These photographs are all from the archives down through the years. There are 20 in total.
We were wondering if any of our readers might be able to identify those in the photographs.
Have a look through this selection and let us know, drop us a comment, or email [email protected].
In the weeks and months, we hope to bring regular Retro pictures for readers to enjoy.
17. Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
Gathering potatoes the easy way in late July 1980. Pictured are David Hamilton, Paul Dornan, Robert Hamilton and John McAdoo on the Gilliland farm at Castleavery, Newtownards. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
18. Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
Hugh Barr, a three times world champion, with his son John, one of the competitors at the Ulster International Ploughing Match which was held at Moira in November 1980. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
19. Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
Pictured in late July 1980 is Peter Savage from Ballynahinch, Co Down, with his prizewinning donkey, Senorita, at the Castewellan Show. Peter and Senorita had to brave atrocious weather, noted the News Letter, but the “devoted faithful” stuck out the downpours and were rewarded warm sunshine in the later afternoon. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
20. Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage
Digging and bagging a fine crop of potatoes in late July 1980. Pictured are David Gilliland, driving the tractor, with a busy team of helpers on the farm at Castleavery, Newtownards. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage Photo: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage