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The Square, Magherafelt
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The Square, Magherafelt
The Square, Magherafelt - a view of part of the square with a boy in the foreground at a water pump and shop fronts and people and horse vehicles behind. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Magherafelt). Date: circa early 1900s
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Behind Foreground Fronts Londonderry Magherafelt Pump Vehicles
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at The Square in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, circa early 1900s. In the foreground, a young boy leans over a water pump, drawing water from its well. The simple, rustic pump stands in stark contrast to the shop fronts and bustling activity behind. The shop fronts, adorned with signs and displays, showcase the variety of goods and services available to the community. People go about their daily business, some stopping to chat or browse, while horse-drawn vehicles add to the cacophony of sounds and sights. Magherafelt, a market town in County Londonderry, was an important hub for commerce and agriculture in the early 1900s. The Square, the town's central gathering place, was the heart of the community. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily life and activities that once took place in this vibrant and bustling town. The Square's architecture, a mix of Victorian and Georgian styles, is evident in the shop fronts and buildings behind the boy. The intricate details of the brickwork and the ornate signs add to the charm and character of the scene. The horse-drawn vehicles, a common mode of transportation during this era, add a sense of history and tradition to the image. This photograph is a reminder of the rich history and heritage of Magherafelt and County Londonderry. It invites us to imagine the stories of the people and the town that once were and to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of a time long past.
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