These photographs, there are 30 in total, were taken down through the years, these photographs are from agricultural shows in May and June 1980, so they are 44 years old.
We were wondering if any of our readers might be able to identify those in the photographs.
Have a look through this selection and let us know, drop us a comment, or email [email protected].
In this weeks and months, we hope to bring regular Retro pictures for readers to enjoy.
Have a look through this selection and let us know, drop us a comment, or email [email protected].
![Pictured in June 1980 is the supreme champion of champions in the sheep section at the Ballymena Show was a Blackface ewe owned by James Armstrong of Broughshane. Also in the picture is Olwen Armstrong and judge, Mr R McKay from Lanark, Scotland. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmFlMGJiYzA3LTg3YTItNDJlYS1hMWY5LTExODQ5NGIyODk0OTpiYWI1MTc5OC1kNjlmLTRlNjgtYmFjNS05M2ZmMTM3YjEzMGQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
13. Pictured in June 1980 is the supreme champion of champions in the sheep section at the Ballymena Show was a Blackface ewe owned by James Armstrong of Broughshane. Also in the picture is Olwen Armstrong and judge, Mr R McKay from Lanark, Scotland. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage
Pictured in June 1980 is the supreme champion of champions in the sheep section at the Ballymena Show was a Blackface ewe owned by James Armstrong of Broughshane. Also in the picture is Olwen Armstrong and judge, Mr R McKay from Lanark, Scotland. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl ArmitagePhoto: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
![One of the most successful exhibitors in the half-bred mare classes at the Ballymena Show in June 1980 was John McMinn, Legaloy, Ballyclare. He is pictured with his winner, Clare Nan, bedecked with several rosettes. She has qualified to compete in the brood mare championship at the Enniskillen Show in August 1980. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjU3N2NjYTY4LWJlNDMtNGU0Ny05ODdkLTcyZmU2YzQxYzc0MTo2NmFiODE2Zi1jYmMxLTRmNzMtOTQ5NC1lODNiN2M4NjE2ZDc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
14. One of the most successful exhibitors in the half-bred mare classes at the Ballymena Show in June 1980 was John McMinn, Legaloy, Ballyclare. He is pictured with his winner, Clare Nan, bedecked with several rosettes. She has qualified to compete in the brood mare championship at the Enniskillen Show in August 1980. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage
One of the most successful exhibitors in the half-bred mare classes at the Ballymena Show in June 1980 was John McMinn, Legaloy, Ballyclare. He is pictured with his winner, Clare Nan, bedecked with several rosettes. She has qualified to compete in the brood mare championship at the Enniskillen Show in August 1980. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl ArmitagePhoto: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
![Pictured in June 1980 at the Ballymena Show is Jessica Chesney from Cullybackey. She is seen patting Carnaby Street, her champion riding pony. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQxYWRlMTg0LTY2MmItNGQ1OC05ZWQzLWI5NGNmM2MwMTc0YTo2MjZjNTFjMi05MTY3LTRhYTktYWYyNC0zMTg5NTYyN2YzNWY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
15. Pictured in June 1980 at the Ballymena Show is Jessica Chesney from Cullybackey. She is seen patting Carnaby Street, her champion riding pony. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage
Pictured in June 1980 at the Ballymena Show is Jessica Chesney from Cullybackey. She is seen patting Carnaby Street, her champion riding pony. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl ArmitagePhoto: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
![Pictured in June 1980 at the Ballymena Show is Campbell Watson of Macosquin, Coleraine, pictured with his Suffolk lamb champion, and daughters Deborah and Wendy. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjRiNmY1MmY5LWJlNmQtNDVkYi1hZDYxLTM4ZWFkMzM5MWVjNDo0MDA4NzJmYy1mYWMyLTRlMjgtOTZmZC1kMjFlNjNkNTEyZDM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
16. Pictured in June 1980 at the Ballymena Show is Campbell Watson of Macosquin, Coleraine, pictured with his Suffolk lamb champion, and daughters Deborah and Wendy. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage
Pictured in June 1980 at the Ballymena Show is Campbell Watson of Macosquin, Coleraine, pictured with his Suffolk lamb champion, and daughters Deborah and Wendy. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl ArmitagePhoto: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage