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Granulated Peat Factory, Portglenone
Granulated Peat Factory, Portglenone - an exterior view of a peat factory building and the railway running into it. In the foreground are stacks of peat. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Portglenone). Date: circa early 1900s
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Antrim Foreground Peat Running Stacks Granulated
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This evocative photograph captures the exterior of a granulated peat factory in Portglenone, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, circa early 1900s. The factory building, with its tall chimney and intricate brickwork, stands proudly against the rolling hills of the Irish countryside. In the foreground, stacks of peat, the fuel source for the factory, are neatly arranged, their dark, organic forms contrasting with the industrial structure behind. The railway, a vital lifeline for the transportation of raw materials and finished products, runs into the factory, its tracks disappearing into the building. The steam engine, a common sight in the early 20th century, is not visible in this image, but its presence is implied by the puffs of smoke rising from the chimney. Portglenone, a small town nestled in the heart of County Antrim, was once a hub of peat production in Northern Ireland. Peat, a renewable resource, was harvested from nearby bogs and processed in factories like this one, before being transported to various destinations for use as fuel. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the symbiotic relationship between industry and the natural environment. The granulated peat factory in Portglenone represents a time when human ingenuity and the power of nature worked together to meet the energy needs of a growing population.
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