Retro: 38 photographs from the Farming Life archives from down through the years
By Darryl Armitage
Published 10th Jun 2024, 18:30 BST
We have another superb selection of old photographs which come from the Farming Life archives.
These photographs, there are 38 in total, were taken down through the years, there are some from the 1980s, some from the 1990s and others from the 2000s.
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].
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Mr Tom Clyde with his son Stephen from Straid making a few adjustments during the ploughing match at Ballygrainey Road, Craigavad, Holywood at the start of January 1984. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl ArmitagePhoto: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
Mr Joe Caddoo (left) from Millisle with his supreme champion, Millisle Royal Snowdrop 2nd, at the Northern Ireland British Friesian Breeders’ Club show and sale which was held at Banbridge in January 1984. Included is the judge, Mr Martin Cahill, from Co Galway. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl ArmitagePhoto: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
Mr Campbell Houston, right, manager, Ulster Bank, Banbridge, presents a sponsorship cheque to Mr Joe Caddoo (second right), vice president of the Northern Ireland British Friesian Breeders’ Club (NIBFBC). Included from left are, Mr Norman Hamilton with Mr Caddoo’s supreme champion, Mr Stephen Smith, agricultural adviser, Ulster Bank, Mr Edwin Bryson, auctioneer, and Mr Wilbert Rankin, president NIBFBC, at the show and sale held at Banbridge in January 1984. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl ArmitagePhoto: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
Mr Alan Patterson from Donaghadee with the second reserve champion, Herdstown Dinah 8th at the Northern Ireland British Friesian Breeders’ Club show and sale which was held at Banbridge in January 1984. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl ArmitagePhoto: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
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