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The Bog of Allen, from the Canal Side, 1850. Creator: Smyth
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The Bog of Allen, from the Canal Side, 1850. Creator: Smyth
The Bog of Allen, from the Canal Side, 1850. The Irish Amelioration Society - Manufacture of Peat Charcoal...view of the bog...with Carbara Castle in the distance...the works...on the left, and the Wicklow Hills on the right...Mr. Rogers obtained a Royal charter for the conversion of peat fuel into charcoal for sanitary and other purposes, as also for the reclamation of the peat bogs...He at once commenced operations at Derrymullen [in Kildare, Ireland] where no sooner was a station erected, than it was besieged by the then miserable and half-starved spectres who inhabited this dreary waste - thereby proving, that where employment is to be had, the peasantry...are able and willing to work...no better spot could have been chosen...from its lying on the brink of the Grand Canal, with a great facility of conveying the material...to a ready market. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Agricultural Workers Charcoal Employment Farm Hands Farm Labourers Farm Workers Farmhands Farmworkers Fuel Horse And Cart Ireland Irish Peat Peat Bog Peat Cutting Rogers Smyth Society
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The Bog of Allen, from the Canal Side, 1850" is a captivating photographic print by Smyth that offers a glimpse into the past of Kildare, Ireland, during the 19th century. The image showcases a breathtaking scene of the Bog of Allen, with Carbara Castle in the distance, the works of the Irish Amelioration Society on the left, and the Wicklow Hills on the right. The Irish Amelioration Society was established by Jasper W. Rogers, who obtained a Royal charter for the conversion of peat fuel into charcoal for sanitary and other purposes, as well as for the reclamation of the peat bogs. In this photograph, we see a group of agricultural workers, dressed in typical attire of the era, laboriously cutting and loading peat onto horse-drawn vehicles. The horses, also dressed in harnesses, patiently wait to transport the harvested peat to the charcoal works. The grand Canal, running along the edge of the bog, facilitates the easy transportation of the material to the market. The scene is a testament to the industrious spirit of the Irish people, who were eager to work and better their living conditions. Rogers' initiative not only provided employment opportunities but also proved that the boglands, which were once considered a desolate and inhospitable wasteland, could be transformed into a productive and valuable resource. This photograph captures the essence of rural Ireland during the 19th century, showcasing the beauty and hard work that defined the agricultural landscape of the time.
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