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National Library of Ireland on The Commons Many Thanks for uploading this! There appears to be no 'hand' logo on the chainwheel of the Rudge-Whitworth bicycle on the left, but it appears on the pair of small trophies! Definitely something funny about their faces, the eyes especially!? There was a Rudge-Whitworth dealership at 1, Stephen's Green North, in Dublin.

Actually, the Rudge-Whitworth dealership in Waterford was in Henrietta Street!!

Mike And here is that very dealership, by appointment to HRH The Prince of Wales...

National Library of Ireland on The Commons There was a motorcyle/bicycle dealer called W.F.Peare in Henrietta Street, who appeared to occupy this premises- www.flickr.com/photos/nlireland/5735786427/ , as shown in your photostream, shortly after your bicycle photos were taken! They sold other makes of bicycles than Rudge-Whitworth, though! Could it be possible that Mr. Keane is in fact Mr. Peare!?

Thanks for sharing !!

Later generations need to see these images to see what our forefathers suffered in these dehumanised conditions and remember that after the Second World War other bloody European conflicts have been more limited and perhaps we do have our politicians to thank for this?

they almost look alien like ...very good shot..

The Great War (First World War), and the "battle of the trenches", very sad for all parts,particularly for those who were invaded. Tragic historical mistakes that ordinary people must suffer and endure... Like always the Aussies and the Brits are great soldiers at war !!!

My grandfather was in the ANZACS during the first world war. He died a year or two after demob from cancer brought on by mustard gas poisoning. He was 29 or 30 years of age and left a wife and three children (one my mother).

Photo caption from AWM:

"Soldiers of the 45th Battalion wearing gas respirators in a trench at Garter Point, in the Ypres Sector. Identified, foreground working back: 2146 Corporal H Davis; 3696 Private (Pte) Thomas J Barrow; 5330 Pte Arthur Benfell. (Note by Sergeant A Brooksbank, Gas NCO, 10th Australian Infantry Brigade: 'Alert' and 'Alternative Alert' positions of wearing respirator haversack of small bos respirator of modern practical utility).

Taken September 27, 1917, Western Front: Western Front (Belgium), Menin Road Area Garter Point"
 

Always barrels outside Perrys

Looking forward to seeing more of these, great to hear they're now available.

Channel 044 Well, we're up to Laois so far, but that leaves plenty more to come... Have a look at the whole set!

They're fascinating. Really enjoyed going through the whole stream yesterday, a wonderful resource. I posted a small edit of the photos here: shanolyno.tumblr.com/post/35213963117/irelandeditpart1

My first job was working in Perrys for Liam Walsh when I was 16 (1980) ,,,,jeeessss I am old!