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1. Buying and Selling in Olden Times

   

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   There were very few shops in olden times. They were were situated in the main streets, and trade was mostly confined to the one business. In the lanes were numerous industries, such as shoemakers, tailors, blacksmiths, chairmakers, weavers, and carpenters. People had to go to the nearest towns to make purchases, and they carried butter and eggs in baskets a long distance. The bartering of goods was practised for a certain period. Labour was given in exchange for goods. Some words were connected with the above as. "Swop" "change" "Tick" "credit" "Boot." It was considered unlucky to work or transact business on new Year's Day, Easter Monday, and in the Parish of Gort St Colman's Day, as he is the Patron Saint. The markets were

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   Topics

   1. activities
      1. economic activities
         1. trade
            1. buying and selling (~3,622)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Eileen Lally

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Gort, Co. Galway

   Informant

   Thomas Lally

   Relation

   Parent

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Glashaboy North, Co. Cork