Seaweed Stacked to Dry for Kelp on the Antrim Coast
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Seaweed Stacked to Dry for Kelp on the Antrim Coast
Seaweed Stacked to Dry forKelp on the Antrim Coast - a view of a lady stacking seaweed on the coastline to dry. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s
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Antrim Coastline Seaweed Stacked Stacking
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A Timeless Tradition: Seaweed Drying on the Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the early 1900s, as a woman carefully stacks dried seaweed on the rugged coastline of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The scene is one of simple, yet enduring tradition, as the woman prepares the seaweed for use as kelp. The Antrim Coast, with its dramatic cliffs and crashing waves, has long been known for its abundant seaweed beds. For generations, local residents have harvested this natural resource for various uses, including fertilizer, animal feed, and even food for humans. Drying the seaweed in the sun was an essential part of the process, ensuring that it would keep for the winter months. The woman in the photograph wears a simple, practical dress and a bonnet, shielding herself from the elements as she works. Her hands are calloused from years of labor, a testament to her connection to the land and the sea. The seaweed, a rich, vibrant green, is piled high around her, waiting to be stacked and secured with stones or branches to keep it from blowing away in the wind. This image offers a glimpse into the past, a time when the rhythms of nature and the seasons shaped daily life. The stacked seaweed on the Antrim Coast is a reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of those who lived and worked in this rugged, beautiful place.
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