One of Lisburn’s most loved buildings, Hilden School, today has been officially reopened by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council following a £2 million restoration project in partnership with the Resurgam Trust and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Originally opened in 1912 to serve the children of Hilden Mill workers, the school closed in 2008. The […]
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Hilden School’s infant division, 1912 (ILC&LM Collection) For some of these young children, this was most likely their first ever day at school. A couple of the children appear to have moved when the photograph was taken – can you spot them? Hilden School Refurbishment and Reinvigoration: Delivery Stage 2024-27 is made possible with support
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E.M.B. Memorial Hall, Hilden (ILC&LM Collection) The E.M.B. Memorial Hall at Hilden was erected in 1911 by John Milne Barbour (1868-51) in memory of his late wife, Elise Milne Barbour (1873-1910). She was originally from Paterson, New Jersey, USA, and was her husband’s cousin, being the daughter of Robert Barbour (1825-92), a founder of the
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Paul Allison, Museum and Heritage Services Manager, addressing the audience at the community update on 13 June. On Thursday 13 June 2024, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council officers provided the local community with an update on Hilden School’s Refurbishment and Reinvigoration Delivery 2024-27. The session included contributions on the social enterprise plans for the site
Angela McCann, LCCC’s Head of Communities, addressing the last meeting about Hilden School on 14 March. On Thursday 14 March 2024, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council’s (LCCC) Museum and Heritage Service provided the local community with an update on Hilden School’s Refurbishment and Reinvigoration Delivery 2024-27. Head of Communities, Angela McCann, outlined how the substantial
Do you want to know more about the Refurbishment and Reinvigoration of Hilden School, 2024-27? Why not come along for an update? When: Thursday 14 March 2024 at 7pm Where: Assembly Room, Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum To book a place, please contact: Email: Emma.breadon@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Tel: 028 92447674 or Museum Reception 028 92663377 The
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