INTRODUCTION

In the past, work and industry within Markethill and District centred on farming and linen weaving.

From the factory horn and the ring of the hammer to horses' hooves and wagon wheels, the sounds of vanished industry still survive in folk's memory.


Work. Quarry workers.

Quarry workers.


In the accompanying recording, Richard Hunter talks about his experiences growing up in Markethill and going into the family retail supermarket business.

Photo of Richard Hunter, 2013.

Use the audio controller to listen to this talk, given in 2013.


In the accompanying recording, Richard Hunter talks the family retail supermarket business,—its history and future directions.

Photo of Richard Hunter, 2013.

Use the audio controller to listen to this talk, given in 2013.


In the accompanying recording, Linda McMahon talks about their family business in Markethill, the Village Bakery.

Photo of Linda McMahon, 2013.

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In the accompanying audio recording, Betty Stewart talks about working at Markethill Secondary School and leaving to look after her growing family at home (3mins 10s).

Photo of Betty Stewart in 2013.

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In the accompanying audio recording, Frank McWhirter of Drumbeecross talks about changes in the area (5mins 26s).

Photo of Frank McWhirter in 2013.

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Photo of Joe Love in 2013.

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In the accompanying recording, Trevor Dalzell talks about his family's business in Markethill.

Photo of Trevor Dalzell, 2013.

Use the audio controller to listen to this talk, given in 2013.