Evelyn Maguire in Dykegate Street, Dingle (Copy)
Evelyn Maguire of Dingle poses for a photograph on a summer’s day in Dingle in the 1950’s. Her dress is an example of how young women dressed in the 50’s.
From Dingle down the years (Tom Fox)Evelyn Maguire in Dykegate Street, Dingle (Copy)
Evelyn Maguire of Dingle poses for a photograph on a summer’s day in Dingle in the 1950’s. Her dress is an example of how young women dressed in the 50’s.
From Dingle down the years (Tom Fox)Take a look at the photograph on the left.
This is a scene from Dingle in the 1950s.
Look at the transport in the background. Notice that there is only a very narrow footpath outside the front doors of the houses. Why do you think this is?
Are there many differences between the street pictured above and your street at home?
Compare the style of the girl's clothes, shoes and hair to the styles of today.