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Dat staat allemaal nog bij mijn oma in de kelder...

Great photograph. Looks very nostalgic.

This whole series of Great Timber Yard Fire pictures is phenomenal. The devastation wrought by the fire is remarkable, but the impact on ordinary people's already tough lives is captured brilliantly by these photos. Well done.

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...