Characters Of Old Belfast – The Buttermilk Man
Brendan McDade continues his reminiscences of the characters from his childhood.
How we lived
Characters Of Old Belfast – The Brush Salesman
We may have thought Indians trying to sell you things was a modern invention. Never mind calling you up, back in the 50’s they used to come to your door 🙂 Brendan McDade tells the story of the brush salesman.
Characters Of Old Belfast – The Vegetable Man
Brendan McDade remembers some of the wonderful characters from his childhood. In this tale he tells the story of Mickey McCartan, the vegetable man.
Going for a wash at the Falls Baths…
The Falls Baths-A Memory. In the days before universal indoor plumbing, those who wished to maintain a reasonable standard of personal hygiene regularly patronised the public hot baths provided by the Corporation at the Falls Baths. On payment at the window, the prospective bather was provided with a ticket, a small piece of red carbolic … Read more