William Barbour and Hilden mill

Guest Post: Hilden Mill, a History.

Guest Post: this post was written by Matthew, a year 12 student from Fort Hill who spent a week in the museum in October 2014 on work experience.  Great job Matthew! John Barbour moved from Scotland to Co. Down, Ireland in 1784 to establish a linen- thread making business at the Plantation, Lisburn.  The Barbour’s […]

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