FIRST WORLD WAR POSTCARD

The postcard as you can see it is from Belgium but it has not been used so it cannot be dated.

FIRST WORLD WAR POSTCARD

This postcard was posted to a Master Robert Murdock from his father who was fighting in France.
It has two stampmarks on the back, one was a Censor Stamp No. 560 and the other was the Army Post Office and it was franked 29th June 1917.
"Dear Robbie, How do you like this little lot on the other side, .where did you get the green socks you look a real swank.
Love from Daddy."
Daddy came home safely from the war.

FOUNTAIN STREET

Used to be called Townhead, but the townsfolk called it ' Top of the Town' and still do.
How it got the name Fountain Street is quite obvious because next to the lamp post is one of the town's water pumps.
The boy to the right of the picture is in his bare feet and in front of the man is a child sitting down. Take a look at the road, only cart tracks no vehicles. If you are ever in the area see if you can find the green water pump that people drank from, its still there. After the First World War they mounted a war cannon in concrete next to the water pump.
Date is Unknown.

FIRST ANTRIM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Built in 1834 but unfortunately was burn down in 1860. It was rebuilt, and the interior was altered in 1903.
From the outside the building has retained its appearance from the 1800's.
To the left of the picture is the Bruce Memorial School which taught approximately 100 pupils.
Behind the school is the Sexton's house. These buildings were replaced in 1994 with a large Church Hall.
Date is unknown.

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Standing all smiles for the camera at the back door of McCabe's the butchers in Castle Street.
On the left is Mickey Nesbitt with his arm round Pam Nesbitt, while on the other side is Robin McCabe.
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Here with have the Rev Mitchell of High Street Presbyterian & the Rev McJury of 1st Antrim Presbyterian out a walk with their sons.