A despatch rider handing Sir Edward Carson a message from the Primate of all Ireland, during the ceremony for the signing of the Covenant in Ulster Day, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 28th September 1912. This was one of the methods employed by the Unionist Party to defeat the Third Home Rule Bill. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)placeholder image
A despatch rider handing Sir Edward Carson a message from the Primate of all Ireland, during the ceremony for the signing of the Covenant in Ulster Day, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 28th September 1912. This was one of the methods employed by the Unionist Party to defeat the Third Home Rule Bill. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

In Pictures: Fascinating series of historically unique images from Northern Ireland over the last 100 years

By Michael Cousins
Published 4th Jan 2023, 13:27 GMT
Updated 9th Jan 2023, 13:07 GMT

The second installment of our picture special looking across Northern Ireland with these historic images

A uniques series of historic archive images.

All pictures copyright Getty

In Pictures: delving into the archives for unique images from Northern Ireland over the last 100 years

Circa 1920: Kaye Don and Lea Francis, the race's eventual winners, on the last lap of the International Tourist Trophy Race at Dundonald in Belfast. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

5. Circa 1920: Kaye Don and Lea Francis, the race's eventual winners, on the last lap of the International Tourist Trophy Race at Dundonald in Belfast. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Circa 1920: Kaye Don and Lea Francis, the race's eventual winners, on the last lap of the International Tourist Trophy Race at Dundonald in Belfast. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) Photo: Topical Press Agency

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circa 1900: Ferryquay Gate in Derry city. One of the entrances to Derry through the city walls. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

6. circa 1900: Ferryquay Gate in Derry city. One of the entrances to Derry through the city walls. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

circa 1900: Ferryquay Gate in Derry city. One of the entrances to Derry through the city walls. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Hulton Archive

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1907: Trams stopping to pick up passengers at Minehead Square in Belfast. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

7. 1907: Trams stopping to pick up passengers at Minehead Square in Belfast. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

1907: Trams stopping to pick up passengers at Minehead Square in Belfast. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) Photo: Topical Press Agency

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16th November 1951: The ruin of Kilwaughter Castle, designed by John Nash, at Larne. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

8. 16th November 1951: The ruin of Kilwaughter Castle, designed by John Nash, at Larne. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

16th November 1951: The ruin of Kilwaughter Castle, designed by John Nash, at Larne. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) Photo: Fox Photos

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