From the Collections: Flax Medal, Dunbar McMaster, 1903 Hugh Dunbar, W.A. Stewart and John Johnston began manufacturing at the new spinning mill on Mill Street, Gilford, in 1836.   Within two years the firm employed over [...]

From the Collection: Sister Margaret Johnston, Ballinderry, Memorial Plaque Although this might seem a little macabre, this Memorial Plaque commemorates Sister Margaret Johnston who dedicated her life to helping others.  Having trained at the Royal [...]

From the Collection: A rare gold watch presented to Capt. Nickerson by the Lisburn Relief Committee 1863 Watch presented to Capt. Nickerson by the Lisburn Relief Committee 1863 Purchased USA, 2017 As a ‘token of [...]

From the Collection: Back Lane, Lisburn by Dennis Osborne Back Lane, Lisburn by Dennis Osborne.  This pen and watercolour on cream card sketch is signed by the artist (1963), Dennis Osborne, and shows Back Lane [...]

From the Collection: ‘Martin Luther, Heretic’, Etching, c.1650 ‘Martin Luther, Heretic’ Etching c.1650 after Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77) Purchased 2017. This Spanish etching of Luther shows the devil whispering in his ear.  He had been condemned [...]