Alan English | Akateeminen Kirjakauppa

In the archives of the Limerick Leader are thousands of photographic images. This extensive pictorial record provides a unique glimpse of the recent past, testimony to the importance of preserving the past for the education, entertainment and enjoyment of future generations. This collection contains some of the best of these pictures from the mid-to-late twentieth century. It is an engaging snapshot of the doings of mostly ordinary people: people at work, shopping or celebrating, children at school, dignitaries visiting, sportsmen and women in action, sports fans cheering, historic events and personalities from the worlds of politics, music and many more. Complimented with concise captions, this collection of photographs provides a look back to an era when lifestyles and fashions were so different from today.