Early 20th century giant rollers in a Belfast Irish Linen Factory, Northern Ireland. From the 17th century, Ulster produced superior quality flax seed when 1685, Louis Crommelin – a French linen weaver – was invited to Northern Ireland by William, Prince of Orange to reform the Irish linen industry. By the late 18th century, Belfast, during the Industrial Revolutio became the biggest producer of linen in the world, leading to the city being nicknamed ‘Linenopolis’.

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This image has been selected from a pair of stereoscopic images shot around 1905. It has been retouched, sharpened and enhanced.

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Size: 3278px × 2967px
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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