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My grandfather was an inspector on the trams, but I have a feeling he started out as a conductor. A bit of a stretch, but it might even be him centre frame. Great photo.

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In the foreground are white lines painted on the cobblestones, or they could be white stones set into the road. Is this a first for these old NLI photos?

blackpoolbeach Early pedestrian crossing as in our Cork photo with the running lady?

Couldn't find any mention of the name Retz in the census for 1901 or 1911, but have found the phone number for George Retz, Pork Butcher, in the 1913 phone directory.

the man in the doorway looks like he is telling someone off ..

The large white collars on the obviously better off boys are impressive. Fashion of the day or school uniform maybe? The faded sign over the door seems to refer to a private hotel serving dinners and ale

why there was an eviction?

Can you just imagine the tragedy that this was for some family? Can you imagine the hurt and shame that was attached to having your few possessions thrown out onto the street to the laughs and catcalls of the local urchins? When I was growing up this was still prevalent and those evicted had an uncertain future, ready accomodation was not always readily available, transporting your bits and bobs to a safe place was not easy. Indeed the "handcart" nearby would probably be the only thing they could afford or obtain and there are some unforgiving hills in Waterford if your relatives lived in the wrong place. What a terrific and terrifying insight into social history? Well done Carol, 1001 is a good start to the million!

TJ It's a very long shot, but maybe some information might come in here to explain the background to this eviction...

that tree i dont find it any more in egypt, only couple of themin front of Grandmother's house in Al Dokki