SHOPPING 2792
Out to do a bit of shopping Mary Collins on the left stopped to have a couple of minutes talk with Bridget McGarrigan and Mary Jane Collins.
It's ironic when you think about it for in this day and age we are being persauded not to use plastic bags and to use long life ones.
Well take a look at Mary Jane Collins, she is carrying what we would now call a long life shopping bag, have we really advanced at all?

SIXMILEWATER RIVER 198
Here are two of the motor launches that took tourists out on to the Lough for a cruise. This was taken from a postcard that was printed for Mrs.Simpson, newsagent and Stationer, Antrim.
Postage back then was 1/2d Inland and 1d Foreign.

.SIXMILEWATER RIVER 134
This photo was taken around 1898 about 40 yards from the present marina. As you can see even back then feeding the swans was a favourite pastime.

SIXMILEWATER RIVER 476
This is the Sixmilewater River and heading for the Lough is the Water Bailiff's boat.
The year is unknown.

SIXMILEWATER RIVER 208
Here you can see one of the motor launches coming back in from Lough Neagh and another one tied up at the pier. Date of the photograph is unknown.

SILVER DOLLAR 1881
This is a sight you would'nt see too often an empty bar especially at the Silver Dollar at Christmas time.

SILVER DOLLAR 1880
Enjoying a quiet drink in the Silver Dollar we have from the left Celia Madden, her husband Francis Madden, Pascal Magill, Jimmy Quinn, Unknown, Unknown and Noel Mc Collumn.

SHIRLEY TEMPLE 790
Antrim's own Shirley Temple alias Joan McElrea at 3 years in 1937 with a smile and eyes to melt your heart. I bet she got what ever she wanted..

SIMPSON WEDDING 2582
Pictured after their Wedding on the 5th September 1958 we have the Groom Nathaniel (Thanny) Simpson who was captain of Massereene in 1954 and linked to his arm is his beautiful bride Joan Simpson nee Godfrey.
From the left we have Bob Simpson, Willie Simpson, Agnes Simpson, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown Unknown and Unknown.

SIXMILEWATER RIVER 873
Sitting on the banks of the Sixmilewater river at the end of the backyard to Renton's shop in July 1930 we have Bell Renton and her niece Evelyn Brown
who does not look too happy. Perhaps she would rather have poke in her hand instead of a leaf!

SISTERS 1036
"Sisters, we are such devoted sisters" words taken from a song sung by the 'Beverley Sisters' only these girls are the Reade sisters!
From the left we have Margaret, Evelyn, Lena and Esther the famous Reade sisters of 1950.

SHANOGVESTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL 1050
Here we have the pupils and teachers of Shanogvestown Primary School in 1950.
At the back are Eddie Ashe, Unknown, Dennis Leiteh, Maurice Craig, Stewart Lyle, Joe Young, William McQuillan, Robert French, Ivan Warnock, Unknown, Ronnie Patton, Unknown, Leathem McCombe and Victor Ashe. The 5th row has Bertie Strange, William Campbell, Billy Patton, George Hapan, Robert Young, Bobby Brown, William Boyd, Erskine Campbell, Jim Balmer, Jimmy Kirkpatrick, Andy Francey, William Hamill, Tommy Ashe, Jim Hapan, Ted Francey, George Jones and Mr Lamont Headmaster. Now the 4th row Miss Muriel McCormick Teacher, Roberta McFadden, Jean French, Frances Quigley, Jean Hapan, Jean Ashe, Freda Craig, Phyllis Young, Anna Cunningham, Elsie Lynn, Susan McQuillan, Mabel McCaig, Ruby Hapan, Margaret Young, Rita Agnew, Masie Boyd and Ella Balmer. Sitting in the 3rd row are Jean Craig, Sadie Clarke, Unknown, Jean Spence, Elsa McQuillan, Elsie Boyd, Maureen Gillespie, Unknown, Ann Spence, Dorothy Young, Maudie Agnew, Anne Agnew, Ann Kennedy, Dorothy Steele, Elizabeth Warnock, Eileen Lamont and Olga Lamont. The 2nd row of sitters are Willis Leggit, Herbie Leggit, Norma Quigley, Ann McCombe, Unknown, Unknown, Dorothy Young, Mary McQuillan, Agnes Campbell, Margaret Kennedy, Margaret Blair and Britton Hapan,
Seated on the ground are Ian Fox, Taylor Kirkpatrick, Unknown, Morris French, Kenneth French and Sammy Young.

SCOOTER BOYS 115
This is Roy Nesbitt and Desmond Warwick along with Crawford Tayor sitting on Joan Nesbitt's Vespa Scooter.
The photograph was taken in Lough Neagh Hotel's back yard in 1959 and the dog's name is unknown.

St.COMGALL'S CHURCH 2399
This old postcard of Antrim showing St.Comgall's Church. On the road is a Jaunting car obviously there for the photograph as they are facing the wrong way.
The year is unknown as the postcard has not been used so possibly the very early 1900's.
The next time you past the gates, take a look at the name on them, that will get you scratching your head!

SADIE MURPHY 1149
Sitting on the upturned boat down at the Lough shore we have Sadie Murphy.
Sadie was very well known in Antrim town having worked most of her life in Anketell's shop and before that with Adam H. Erwin.
The Year is unknown.

SAMMY DUNLOP 113
This young man standing outside his House in Antrim had no idea what lay ahead for him.
He became very famous around Antrim and went on to become Lord Mayor of Antrim. This is our very own Sammy Dunlop!

SCOTT'S ENTRY 138
This is Scott's entry which was formerly known as Rooney's entry. The third door to your right is where David Alexander Irvine was born and later onthey moved to Pogue's Entry which was formerly Adair's entry. The house to your left where you can only see two windows is where a Mrs Mary Scott lived, she was a sister to Alexander Irvine. The box with four holes in it next to the top window was a bird house for doves.

SAM McCOMB 2494
All dressed in shorts and a cardigan with a schoolbag on his back outside his home at Whitestown, Ballysculty in September 1953
is Sam McComb all set for his 1st day at Ballyrobin Primary school which is now Spice Restaurant.

SALLY McMEEKIN 2382
Having her photograph taken at the side of the road by her husband David McMeekin is Sally McMeekin.

SHANK'S BRIDGE 207
This bridge is at Templepatrick and is now a ruin.
Date of the photograph is unknown.

SAM McCOMB SENIOR 2449
Sitting on the wall in his sailor suit we have back in 1921, Sam McComb senior.

SAM McCOMB 2317
This is Sam McComb having his photograph taken in a studio in 1924.
Sam was nine at the time and the name on his hat is HMS Centaur.
It was a 5th Light Crusier with the Harwich Flotilla Force and was damaged by a mine on the 18th June 1918.

SAM McCOMB 2493
This solemn looking lad is not normally the way Sam McComb looks, but he was in work and getting his photograph taken for his passport.

SAM McCOMB 2491
This portrait photograph is of Samuel Suffern White McComb from Whitestown, Ballysculty aged about 17 - 18.

SAMMY McQUILLAN 1698
Standing behind the bar at Fox's pub we have Sammy McQuillan.

SWEET MUSIC 2450
Out their back at Whitestown, Ballysculty in the 1930's playing his Paolo Soprani accordian is Sam McComb senior and listening to the sweet music is his sister Kathy McComb.

SWEETHEART 2110
Seen here enjoying a quiet night out is Peter McMahon with his sweetheart and her back-combed hairstyle is Ann McQuillan.

SAM McCOMB 2486
This is Sam McComb senior at his home in Whitestown, Ballysculty in the early 50's. Behind Sam is his favourite machine an International Harvestor tractor.

SEVEN MILE STRAIGHT 2807
This is the Seven Mile Straight at Quakerstown road in 1951 and this Geoff Duke on the left talking to Ken Kavanagh while out testing their bikes.
They were in the Ulster Grand Prix in August the 16th to the 18th and they finished 1st and 2nd in both the 350cc and 500cc

SEVEN MILE STRAIGHT 2815
Here on the Seven Mile Straight is Les Graham & Jock West discussing the 500cc ATS.
Also take a look at the camera and also in the background something you don't see today, Haystacks.

SEVEN MILE STRAIGHT 2821
Here Bill Lomas and Les Graham are discussing the 500cc M.V Agusta Ballysculty Road while on the Seven Mile Straight in 1952.
Hovering in the background is a young lad hoping to get their autographs for his book. If you know this lad or you are the lad please let me know.

SELFRIDGE FAMILY 2850
This is the Selfridge family in 1963 outside the family home at No 26 Riverside.
At the back is Raymond, in fron of Raymond and clutching her Micky Mouse is Molly, Mum Elizabeth, on her knee is Margaret and finally Anne.
The dog's name is not Lassie it's Pal.

ANDY SELFRIDGE 2851
Having his photograph taken in a studio is Andy Selfridge a sergeant in the Enniskillen Fusiliers.
When you look at Andy you can see the strain and stress in his eyes. The reason for this is the photograph was taken somewhere in Italy 1944.
Yes that is the correct date and they were fighting the enemy in World War Two.

SISTERLY LOVE 2847
Sitting in the armchair is Martin Devine outside his home enjoying the summer sun and also the loving hugs from his big sister Violet Devine.

JOHN SURTEES 1017
This John Surtees on his Manx Norton in 1952 racing on the Oldstone Road just before turning on to the Seven Mile Straight, the other racer is unknown.
In the background you can see part of York Street Flax Spinning Mill.

SELFRIDGE WEDDING 2419
Sitting in the limo having their photograph taken after getting married by the Rev T.P. Blackstock in 1st Antrim Presbyterian Church.
We have the Groom Raymond Selfridge and his lovely bride Betty Davis all smiles.
Now apparently they are still smiling at each other 40 years later for their wedding took place on the 17th October 1969!

St JOSEPH PRIMARY SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM 2893
All smiles for the camera are these lads of St Joseph Primary School Football Team for they are the league winners for 1972 - 1973.
At the back from the left are Adrian Walsh, John Smith, Thomas Copeland, Master Mackel, Mickey McKenna and Stephen McAllister.
In front are Paul Currigan, Raymond Delargy, Alan Porter, Morris Devine, Paul Taggart, Fergus Wallace and Sean McCandell.
Now the reason Thomas Copeland's head and body are bent over is that the Master was nipping him in the back!

HUGH STEVENSON 2947
This is a young Hugh Stevenson aged 5 years old having his school photograph taken back in 1936.

THE STEVENSONS 2948
Out for the day at Portrush we have sitting on the rocks in the 1960's we have Doreen and Hugh Stevenson.