Enoch Powell (1912-1998) speaking with local residents while campaigning for the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) for the South Down constituency, County Down, Northern Ireland, 6th October 1974. Powell won the seat, receiving over 50% of the vote (33, 614 votes). (Photo by Jack Kay/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)placeholder image
Enoch Powell (1912-1998) speaking with local residents while campaigning for the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) for the South Down constituency, County Down, Northern Ireland, 6th October 1974. Powell won the seat, receiving over 50% of the vote (33, 614 votes). (Photo by Jack Kay/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland in pictures: A look back through the archive at Northern Ireland life

By Michael Cousins
Published 2nd Oct 2023, 12:52 GMT

Delving into the archive for rarely seen images

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1st February 1913: Men of the Royal Irish Constabulary under inspection at Derry city during the by-election. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

13. 1st February 1913: Men of the Royal Irish Constabulary under inspection at Derry city during the by-election. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

1st February 1913: Men of the Royal Irish Constabulary under inspection at Derry city during the by-election. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Hulton Archive

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20th January 1940: The process of handweaving at Newtownards, County Down, on the outskirts of Belfast. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

14. 20th January 1940: The process of handweaving at Newtownards, County Down, on the outskirts of Belfast. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

20th January 1940: The process of handweaving at Newtownards, County Down, on the outskirts of Belfast. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Hulton Archive

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September 1912: The mounted guard leading a procession from Portadown Station, County Armagh. The Unionists are protesting against Home Rule. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

15. September 1912: The mounted guard leading a procession from Portadown Station, County Armagh. The Unionists are protesting against Home Rule. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

September 1912: The mounted guard leading a procession from Portadown Station, County Armagh. The Unionists are protesting against Home Rule. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) Photo: Topical Press Agency

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September 1912: From left to right, the Unionist MP Mr Barrie, leader of the Unionists and founder of the paramilitary Ulster Volunteer Force Edward Carson (1854 - 1935) and Frederick Smith (1872 - 1930) are cheered on by supporters at an Anti-Home Rule demonstration in Derry City. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

16. September 1912: From left to right, the Unionist MP Mr Barrie, leader of the Unionists and founder of the paramilitary Ulster Volunteer Force Edward Carson (1854 - 1935) and Frederick Smith (1872 - 1930) are cheered on by supporters at an Anti-Home Rule demonstration in Derry City. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

September 1912: From left to right, the Unionist MP Mr Barrie, leader of the Unionists and founder of the paramilitary Ulster Volunteer Force Edward Carson (1854 - 1935) and Frederick Smith (1872 - 1930) are cheered on by supporters at an Anti-Home Rule demonstration in Derry City. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) Photo: Topical Press Agency

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