History Hub Ulster

The Speaker hosted a lecture by Nigel Henderson of @HistoryUlster this evening to recall the members of the NI Civil Service who are commemorated on the War Memorial at Parliament Buildings.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. #LestWeForget

'I was given six hours notice and sent to fight Japan' bbc.com/news/articles/…

On this day in 1945, Japan’s surrender officially marked the end of the Second World War. Join us at PRONI this afternoon (1pm) for an illustrated presentation which commemorates VJ Day (15th August 1945) and the end of the Second World War. #VJDay80 eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-war-in-t…

On the morning of 1st July 1916 the first of the Battles of the Somme started. #WeWillRememberThem

One more @lisburnccc funded free VE Day 80 tour at Dundonald Cemetery tomorrow, 11th May 2025 at 2pm. Tickets via link, walk ups no problem. eventbrite.co.uk/e/80th-anniver…

A reminder of our free VE Day 80th anniversary events - this evenings event remembers the men buried and commemorated in Lisburn Cemetery, meeting at 18.00hrs.

Published on 7th May 2015 in the Ulster Star, History Hub Ulster researcher Gavin Bamford writes about the 8th May 1945 VE Day Celebrations in Lisburn. Thanks also to Catherine Burrell and @Lisburn_Museum for their assistance. #VEDay80

Northern Ireland to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day #VEDay80 bbc.com/news/articles/…

The cemetery tours carried out by History Hub Ulster are in conjunction with and funded by Lisburn & Castlereagh Council as part of the Council’s VE Day80 community commemorations. #VEDay80 @lisburnccc

Three free VE Day 80th anniversary events on 8th May, 10th May & 11th May. Lisburn Cemetery, Dundonald Cemetery and Alexandra Presbyterian Church. Cemetery tours can be booked via Eventbrite links: eventbrite.co.uk/e/80th-anniver… eventbrite.co.uk/e/80th-anniver…

Today - 8th April 2025 at 1pm at PRONI 'Post-War Housing: Nissen Huts, Prefabs & Tintowns - a free talk by History Hub Ulster researcher Nigel Henderson Please register for the event here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-war-hou…

Larne War Memorial - Second World War - Additional Names Project @HistoryUlster has been researching additional names to be considered by @mea_bc for adding to the memorial. 174 names identified so far and now a 'public call'. historyhubulster.co.uk/larne-ww2-publ…

On the 2nd anniversary of the death of Dr Éamon Phoenix, his family have launched a new charitable foundation in his memory. More details within this link: eamonphoenixfoundation.com [Photo courtesy of Peter McCabe]

Armistice Day marked across Northern Ireland bbc.com/news/articles/…

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. #LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay

Today ‘We will remember them’. #LestWeForget

Cadets remember Canadian airmen of WWII #Remembrance #LestWeForget bbc.com/news/articles/…

Appeals made after WW2 plane crash discovery bbc.com/news/articles/…

Utv Archive - 1964 news report 'Return to Donaghadee' actually features the derelict main line and features the old station at Neill's Hill and others. Video here: digitalfilmarchive.net/media/return-t…