Threshing With Flails, Turning the Sheaf, Toome, Co Antrim
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Threshing With Flails, Turning the Sheaf, Toome, Co Antrim
Threshing With Flails, Turning the Sheaf, Toome, Co Antrim - two men with flails turning corn outside a thatched building. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Toome). Date: circa early 1900s
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Antrim Corn Sheaf Thatched Threshing Toome Turning Flails
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in early 20th century Northern Ireland, specifically in the County Antrim village of Toome. Two men are depicted in the image, each wielding a pair of flails as they work to thresh the ripe corn crops outside a traditional thatched building. The flails, made of wooden handles attached to heavy metal heads, were used to separate the grain from the husks and chaff. The men's faces are etched with concentration and determination, as they work in unison to turn the sheaf of corn, ensuring every grain is harvested. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the physical labor and community spirit required to sustain rural communities during this era. The simple beauty of the thatched building, with its ivy-covered walls and smoke rising from the chimney, adds to the idyllic scene. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich agricultural heritage of Northern Ireland and the resilience of those who worked the land.
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