Historic Photo: Quay Street, c1970s
Historic Photo: Quay Street, c1970s This historic photo of Lisburn was taken at Hancock Street, Co. Down, looking across to …
Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum Re-Opens *Press Release*
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum is now offering both personal and online visitor experiences …
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‘We’re Good to Go’, Covid-19 Award
The Museum has been awarded the ‘We’re Good to Go’ industry-standard mark, certifying that we are adhering to the respective …
What is a motte and bailey? Let’s look at Duneight, outside Lisburn..
What is a motte and bailey? Let’s look at Duneight, outside Lisburn.. Situated on the Ravarnet River, this rath was …
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Historic Photo: Bridge Street, Lisburn
Historic Photo: Bridge Street, Lisburn What a wonderful view of Bridge Street from the Dan McWilliam’s collection. Join the conversation …
Drumbo Round Tower
Drumbo Round Tower A familiar sight for anyone travelling through the village of Drumbo, south-east of Lisburn. Drumbo round tower …
Where is Castle Robin?
Castle Robin is located on the Mullaghglass Rd, between Lisburn and Stoneyford. Although little remains, the site is fascinating and …
Historic Photo: Island Spinning Mill, 1983
Historic Photo: Island Spinning Mill, 1983 The Island Spinning Mill: a mill opened here in the 1840s, and produced linen …
Castle Gardens Object: Dean Stannus (1788-1876)
Castle Gardens Object: Dean Stannus (1788-1876) Dean Stannus (1788-1876) Photograph ILC&LM Collection The Very Rev Dean Stannus (1788-1876) acted …
Castle Gardens Object: Sir George Rawdon
Castle Gardens Object: Sir George Rawdon Sir George Rawdon (1604-84) 1 Baronet Engraving by Robert White ILC&LM Collection George …
Archive: Abbott Bros, Castle Gardens
Archive: Abbott Bros, Castle Gardens The Abbott brothers, James, Thomas and William, of 15 McKeown Street, photographed at the Crimean …
Archive: Egret Fountain, Castle Gardens
Archive: Egret Fountain, Castle Gardens How many times have you walked past the Egret Fountain in Castle Gardens? There’s evidence …
Archive: Castle Gardens, Crimean Cannon and Castle House in the Snow
Archive: Castle Gardens, Crimean Cannon and Castle House in the Snow This fabulous view of Castle Gardens captures Castle House …
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Archive: Castle Gardens, pre-restoration
Do you remember Castle Gardens before its fantastic restoration? The Gardens would have afforded Lisburn’s landlords, the Conway Family, a …
Exhibition Archive: Market Square Through Time, c. 2015
Do you remember this exhibition: Market Square Through Time, c.2015? It was one of our most popular displays! The photograph …
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Exhibition Archive: Lisburn, Life in the County Down, 1997
Do you remember this exhibition: Lisburn: Life in the County Down, 1997? Let us know!
Exhibition Archive: The Huguenots & Ulster 1685-1985
Do you remember The Huguenots & Ulster 1685-1985 exhibition? Let us know! The exhibition and catalogue explored the Huguenot’s rich …
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Exhibition Archive: Tutankamun’s Wardrobe, 2001
Do you remember our blockbuster exhibition Tutankhamun’s Wardrobe from 2001? If so, let us know. Share your thoughts with us …
Historic Photo: Hill Street Looking Towards Piper’s Hill, Lisburn
This iconic photograph, by John Press, looks across to Piper’s Hill (Market Lane) from Hill Street. Note the abandoned remains …
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Historic Photo: Chittick’s and Green’s, Bow Street
Historic Photo: Chittick’s and Green’s, Bow Street Greens and Chittick’s shops on Bow Street, c.1990s, Chittick’s opened in 1931, selling …
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Historic Photo: Lisburn Swimming Pool
Historic Photo: Lisburn Swimming Pool Lisburn swimming pool replaced the old Cattle Market and was officially opened in Jully 1970 …
Art: was the world’s greatest art collection originally given to Lisburn…but the offer refused?
Art: was the world’s greatest art collection originally given to Lisburn…but the offer refused? In 1897, on the death of …
Painting: Vietnamese Family by Cherith McKinstry
Painting: Vietnamese Family by Cherith McKinstry H.R.U.A. (1928-2004) Purchased by the Museum is 2011, the oil on canvas by …
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Painting: Stannus Place, Lisburn by Dennis H Osborne
Painting: Stannus Place, Lisburn by Dennis H Osborne Gifted to the museum in 1991, this oil on canvas by Dennis …
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Built Heritage: Hilden School
Built Heritage: Hilden School The former Hilden Primary School building dates from 1913 and was designed by William John Fennell …
Question: What’s your favourite building or streetscape in the #LCCC area?
What’s your favourite building or streetscape in the #LCCC area? Comment below and we’ll try and feature a historic image …
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Photo: Go-As-You-Please Run, Lisburn, 1907
Photo: Go-As-You-Please Run, Lisburn, 1907 The Great Go-As-You-Please Race, comprising 26 miles from Belfast to Lugan took place on a …
Photo: LIRA, Glenmore House, Lambeg
The Linen Industry Research Association (LIRA), later known as the Lambeg Industry Research Association, was set up in the aftermath …
Object: WWII-Swing Toy from post-war Germany
Do you remember playing with a swing toy like this? This object is a recent donation, and very special. It …
From the collection: our famous fire engine
The Covid-19 Panedemic has brought into sharp focus the role our essential and emergency workers play in keeping us all …
WWII / VE75 – Make your own pretend Gas mask
Museum Staff regularly run WWII workshops. Students learn how people in Northern Ireland had to adapt during WWII using artefacts …
Photograph: Gasworks Office, Bridge Street
The Lisburn Gas Company Limited was formed in the late 1830s to produce gas for domestic and commercial use in …
Local History: how did Chrome Hill, Lambeg, get its name? The scientific connection
Local History: how did Chrome Hill, Lambeg, get its name? The scientific connection! The magnificent Chrome Hill, Lambeg, overlooks Wolfenden’s …
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History: Weaving and the first computer?
Did you know that weaving is closely associated with the invention of the computer? Damask weaving had always been carried …
Historic Photo: Private Alec Martin at the Pyramids, 1915
Private Alec Martin (b.1895) was born in Magheragall and emigrated to New Zealand in 1913. When war broke in August …
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Historic Photo: Castle Gardens, Lisburn
This delightful Edwardian scene shows the bowling green in Castle Gardens, with the magnificant Wallace Monument (erected 1892) in the …
Local History: How the flag that flew over the GPO on Easter (1916) came to Lisburn
How the flag that flew over the GPO on Easter (1916) came to Lisburn This story has prevsiouly featured here. …
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Museum Blog: Wisdom of Yesteryear, a 1940’s Household Encyclopedia pt.II
Wisdom from Yesteryear: a 1940’s Household Encyclopaedia pt. II As we all find we are spending extra time at home, …
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3D Model: The Digital Suffragette
3D Model: The Digital Suffragette This week we are exploring some of the Museum’s #digital objects. This 3D model of …
Historic Photo: Reeling and Winding Room, Barbours’, Lisburn
Historic Photo: Reeling and Winding Room, Barbours’, Lisburn
The Lisburn Lass, or The Maid of Lisburn Town
This is a traditional folk song, likely from the mid-19th century and telling the story of man who is forced …
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Museum Closure
At a special meeting of council tonight (18/03/2020) it has been decided, with cross-party support, that the council will close …
Happy St Patrick’s Day!
Happy St Patrick’s Day To celebrate St Patrick’s Day we are featuring a beautiful postcard from the museum’s archive (Ref: …
Christmas and New Years Opening Hours 2019
Christmas and New Year opening times Don’t forget, in the run-up to Christmas Eve, we’re open as usual from 9.30-5pm …
Exhibition exploring the life of Rev David Corkey, Chaplain to the Ulster Division, is celebrated with presentation to the Museum
Exhibition exploring the life of Rev David Corkey, Chaplain to the Ulster Division, is celebrated with presentation to the Museum …
Forgotten early history of Castlereagh revealed in a new book launched at Lisburn Museum
The life of Conn O’Neill (D.1619), who once owned land stretching from the Ards Peninsula to modern-day Lisburn, is told …
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Do you want a career in Museums? Trainee opportunity available – Museum Futures
Are you aged 18-24? Do you have less than six months experience working in a museum setting? As part of …
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2019 Autumn Programme feat. Kate Adie, Donna Gilligan, Eamon Phoenix, Brenda Collins and Ruairí Ó Baoill
Welcome to the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum’s 2019 Autumn Events Programme. The Museum presents its sixth annual Autumn …
Moira Demesne – Community Archaeology Project
Moira Demesne Community Archaeology The hot weather in summer 2018 revealed the possible remains of Moira Castle. In March 2019 …
New guide to the historic monuments of Lisburn Cathedral launched
A new guide to the monuments of Christ Church Cathedral, Lisburn, was recently launched by the Dean of …
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Our most successful Autumn Programme to date!
A huge thank you to our visitors for their support – this has been our most successful Autumn Events Programme …
Christmas and New Years Opening Hours 2018
Christmas and New Year opening times Don’t forget, in the run-up to Christmas Eve, we’re open as usual from 9.30-5pm …
Sir Richard Wallace’s Legacy Recognised with Presentation and Lecture at Lisburn Museum
Sir Richard Wallace’s Legacy Recognised with Presentation and Lecture at Lisburn Museum Suzanne Higgott, a curator at the Wallace Collection, …
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Meet Santa in his Victorian grotto at the museum!
Meet Santa in his Victorian grotto at the museum! It’s time to get into the Christmas spirit and visit …
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History of the local ‘votes for women’ campaign explored in a talk at the Museum
History of the local ‘votes for women’ campaign explored in a talk at the Museum Almost 100 people attended a …
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New exhibition marks the centenary of ‘votes for women’
A new exhibition exploring the role of women during and after the Great War (1914-18) has opened at the museum. …
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Rare Hunger Strike medal belonging to local suffragette goes on display
The Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum has acquired a rare medal awarded to local suffragette Lillian Metge. The medal …
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Sir Richard Wallace Souvenir Newspaper Launched
The first visit of Sir Richard Wallace (1818-90) to Lisburn in 1873 is marked in a new souvenir edition of …
An Empty Chair to Symbolise Lost Lives in the Great War
On behalf of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum will mark Ireland’s contribution to …
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Free 2018 Autumn Events Programme
The Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum presents its fifth annual autumn programme, a diverse range of events marking a …
Sir Richard Wallace’s Lisburn legacy is explored in a major new exhibition
The ‘Sir Richard Wallace Exhibition: the life and legacy of a philanthropist, art collector and landlord’, was officially opened by …
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The Sir Richard Wallace Bicentenary Family Event – Detailed Programme
Sir Richard Wallace Bicentenary FAMILY EVENT Wallace PARK, Lisburn 23 June 2018 • 11AM-2PM Seymour Marquee A cornucopia of …
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Episode of Britain’s Most Historic Town – Victorian Belfast 12th May – Channel 4
Episode of Britain’s Most Historic Town – Victorian Belfast 12th May – Channel 4 On Saturday 12 May 2018 …
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The Sir Richard Wallace Exhibition: the life and legacy of a philanthropist, art collector and landlord
The Sir Richard Wallace Exhibition: the life and legacy of a philanthropist, art collector and landlord Celebrating the bicentenary of …
Museum projects featured in the CRC’s new Decades of Centenaries Toolkit
Museum projects featured in the CRC’s new Decades of Centenaries Toolkit Three of the museum’s projects are featured in the …
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Decade of Centenaries Community Engagement and Tonagh Ladies’ Book Launch
Decade of Centenaries Community Engagement and Tonagh Ladies’ Book Launch Four years ago the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum …
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The Sir Richard Wallace Exhibition – May 2018
The Sir Richard Wallace Exhibition – May 2018 Born in London in 1818, Sir Richard Wallace (d.1890) was the illegitimate …