A video with Irish Sign Language (ISL) explaining the facilities and accessibility at the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum. It has been produced in conjunction with the University of Atypical, a disabled-led arts charity. Find out more on the organisation here.
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A video with British Sign Language (BSL) explaining the facilities and accessibility at the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum. It has been produced in conjunction with the University of Atypical, a disabled-led arts charity. Find out more on the organisation here.
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Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating and mysterious civilizations in history. Its rich culture has captured the imagination of people for centuries. This talk will explore the many wonders of ancient Egypt, from its towering pyramids and temples to pharaohs and its complex pantheon of gods. We will begin by discussing the geography
In this conversation, we chat with Prof Eileen Murphy of Queen’s University Belfast. Eileen shares details of her work on Belfast’s famous Mummy, Takabuti! Who was Takabuti? What are Lisburn’s links to Takabuti? What are the ethical issues of displaying human remains? And why we should remember Takabuti as an individual.. For more information visit
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In this conversation, we chat with Dr Ken Griffin of the Egypt Centre, Swansea. Ken shares his career history, his work as a curator on a large collection, and his thoughts on the hot topics in Egyptology: repatriation, human remains and the racism of tv’s Ancient Aliens!
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This episode features Professor Peter Gray of Queen’s University Belfast. Peter’s work examines the political culture of the Irish Volunteer movement in Lisburn and the Lagan Valley between 1778 and 1793. His work has a particular focus on Colonel William Sharman of Moira Castle. Peter’s forthcoming book William Sharman Crawford and Ulster Radicalism is available
This episode features architectural historian, J.A.K. Dean on the plight of an endangered species, The Big Houses of Northern Ireland. Dean’s work looks at ‘Big Houses’ in Northern Ireland since 1921 which were lost through accidental fire and terrorism, and those which lie today, dilapidated or abandoned . J.A.K. Dean is the author of several
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Regimental Heritage officer, Dr Laura Patrick joined us to discuss her work in the Regimental Museums in Northern Ireland. Laura spoke about the growth in the museum sector and links with museums in the Irish Republic. You can find the Lisburn Museum Podcast on Spotify, iTunes and other podcast platforms. Alternatively, you can copy and
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In this episode we welcomed Linda Ervine, Lisa Rea Currie and Carmel Duggan to the Lisburn Museum to talk about their work in East Belfast communities. We discussed issues around language and identity in East Belfast, and the importance of public history projects in the community. Linda Ervine MBE is a language rights activist from
Irish Times journalist Ronan McGreevy joined our Research Officer Dr Barry Sheppard to talk about his book, Great Hatred: The Assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson MP. Ronan discusses the assassination, Wilson’s connections to Lisburn, and the importance of museums in tackling important historical themes. You can find the Lisburn Museum Podcast on Spotify, iTunes and other podcast
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The fifth talk in our 2023 Winter Talks Series features J.A.K. Dean on the plight of an endangered species, The Big Houses. Looking at ‘Big Houses’ in Northern Ireland since 1921, this talk focuses on those which were lost through accidental fire and terrorism, and those which lie today, dilapidated or abandoned . J.A.K. Dean
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This panel discussion, part of our 2023 Winter Talks Series, discusses lesser-explored identities in Northern Ireland. Panellists Lisa Rea Currie, Linda Ervine and Carmel Duggan are joined by the museum’s Manager, Mr Paul Allison. Linda Ervine MBE is a language rights activist from East Belfast and Manager of the ‘Turas’ Irish language project. Lisa Rea
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh39e8NMJ1c The second talk in our 2023 Winter Talks Series features Ronan McGreevy. This talk examines Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson MP and Brigadier John Nicholson as Irish imperialists and martyrs for the Northern Ireland state. Ronan McGreevy is a news reporter and videographer with the Irish Times. He is the author of the book Wherever
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7zA8dUZpIw The first talk in our 2023 Winter Talks Series features Professor Crawford Gribben of Queen’s University Belfast. Professor Gribben asks why, over the last 30 years, has one of Europe’s most religious cultures seemingly abandoned the heritage that had provided so much meaning to its communities? This talk was held in conjunction with Lisburn
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BBC’s hugely popular Antiques Roadtrip features antiques experts as they tour the UK searching for treasures, competing with each other to make money at auction. The show recently visited the museum where the presenter, Phil Serrell, learned about the history of Irish linen, and tried his hand at weaving on one of our looms! Follow
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The passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022 was met with sadness in Lisburn. The Museum has marked Queen Elizabeth’s twenty-five official visits to Northern Ireland in the following video. The video, which is playing in the museum’s foyer, was shown at a Service of Prayer and Reflection held at Lisburn
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In October 2021 the museum hosted a free online talk, titled ‘The killing of Sir Henry Wilson: an Irish Tragedy’, with Professor Fearghal McGarry, Professor of Modern Irish History at Queen’s University Belfast. Professor McGarry discussed the assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson, chief security advisor to the new Northern Ireland government, on 22
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In 2021 the museum partnered with NI Science Festival to produce a short video on the history of Hilden Mill. The film is one of three in a series documenting the past, present and future of the linen industry in Northern Ireland. View the full playlist here, with great contributions from Dr Anthony
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Video: Dr Patricia Marsh – “The doctors are being run off their feet”: Spanish Flu in Lisburn Dr Patricia Marsh is a medical historian and expert on the history of the Spanish Flu in Ireland and Ulster. Dr Marsh has spoken widely on the flu pandemic, including at Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin, Ireland. In this
Snippet from the Collection: A short snippet from the museum’s collection: a red cross feeding cup c.1914-18 This patient Feeding Cup or Invalid Cup was used to help nurse injured Soldiers and Sailors who were bed-bound and could not sit up to feed. The cup is marked with a red cross, the symbol of the
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Video: Dr Alan Parkinson – The Northern Troubles 1920-22 In this talk Dr Alan Parkinson, author of Belfast’s Unholy War (2004) will examine the troubles in Ulster in the 1920s, from Belfast, Derry and Lisburn, and the violent context that surrounded the birth of Northern Ireland (1921). Alan Parkinson is a former university history lecturer/teacher-trainer.
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Video: Cormac Moore- The day-to-day effects of Partition in Ireland Dr Cormac Moore is Historian-in-Residence with Dublin City Council, and author of a number of books including The Irish Soccer Split (2015) and The Birth of the Border (2019). In this talk Cormac will explore the impact of partition, from law to sport, agriculture to
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Video: Christopher Magill – The East Ulster Riots and the Formation of The Special Constabulary 1920 In this talk, Christopher Magill examines Ulster in 1920, from the shipyard expulsions to the wave of summer rioting that swept through Banbridge, Dromore, Belfast and Lisburn, and the emergence of the Ulster Special Constabulary (USC). Dr Christopher Magill
Video: Pearse Lawlor: Lisburn – The Burnings, 1920 In this talks Pearse Lawlor examines the murder of RIC DI Swanzy in August 1920, and the events which led to serious sectarian rioting and the burning of Catholic owned property in Lisburn throughout summer 1920. View the video here: https://youtu.be/W8x9T9ofcuQ This series was generously supported by
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Video: Prof Brian Walker – Centenaries, 1920-23: commemorations, conflict and conciliation In this talk, Prof Brian Walker explores the issue of anniversaries, centenaries and commemoration in Ireland, from 1798 in 1998 through to 2021 and the ‘birth’ of Northern Ireland, reflecting on our changing response to remembering. Brian M. Walker is an historian and Professor
Episode of Britain’s Most Historic Town – Victorian Belfast 12th May – Channel 4 On Saturday 12 May 2018 Professor Alice Robert’s hugely successful series ‘Britain’s Most Historic Town’ features the museum in a special episode about the Irish linen industry. One of our expert guides Philip tour Alice on a tour of the
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On April 21 2015 the statue of Brigadier-General John Nicholson returned to Market Square. Originally erected in January 1922 in the centre of Market Square (currently under construction), the statue was designed by the sculpture F.W. Pomeroy and gifted by Henry Musgrave. It was moved to make way for the re-development of Market Square. Have a quick read
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‘Riverland – The River Lagan’ The BBC’s new series Riverlands explores Ireland’s waterways, and in the first episode ‘The River Lagan’ the show features pictures videos from the museum’s collections. Special attention is given to the Lagan’s role in supporting the linen trade, including: Lisburn’s canals, Barbours’ Hilden Mill and the retting dams and ponds
