About this episode
This episode explores the history of businesses in Dublin that dealt with animal byproducts until the 1980s.
The city centre was home to many businesses and trades involving the byproducts of animals until the 1980s.
Topics covered
- economy
- Dublin
- animal byproducts
- business history
- urban culture
Keywords
- Dublin
- blood economy
- animal byproducts
- 1980s
- trades
- city centre
- business history
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Dublin
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