These photographs, there are 20 in total are from August 1981, so they are 43 years old.
We were wondering if any of our readers might be able to identify those in the photographs.
Have a look through this selection and let us know, drop us a comment, or email [email protected].
In the weeks and months, we hope to bring regular Retro pictures for readers to enjoy.
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1. A section of the crowded sale ring during the judging of the Suffolk pedigree sheep at annual show and sale at Balmoral in August 1981. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives
A section of the crowded sale ring during the judging of the Suffolk pedigree sheep at annual show and sale at Balmoral in August 1981. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

2. Stewart Hamilton from Dundonald, Belfast with the champion ewe lamb at the annual show and sale of Suffolk pedigree sheep at Balmoral in August 1981. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives
Stewart Hamilton from Dundonald, Belfast with the champion ewe lamb at the annual show and sale of Suffolk pedigree sheep at Balmoral in August 1981. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

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We were wondering if any of our readers might be able to identify those in the photographs. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

4. Pictured at the NI Landrace Breeders’ Association show and sale at the Automart, Portadown, in August 1981 are Mr William McCarroll, NILPBA president, handing over the championship to Mr Robert Overend, Bellaghy, Co Londonderry. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives
Pictured at the NI Landrace Breeders’ Association show and sale at the Automart, Portadown, in August 1981 are Mr William McCarroll, NILPBA president, handing over the championship to Mr Robert Overend, Bellaghy, Co Londonderry. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage


