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COMBER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Welcome to Comber Historical Society's Research Archive- updated with new articles every Tuesday & Friday!
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Dr Donald Ernest Johnston (Don), 1946-2025: Goodbye to A Dear Friend
Comber Historical Society wishes to say goodbye to Dr Donald Ernest Johnston (Don), our dear friend and fellow committee member.

Becca Watterson
May 262 min read
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Victory 80 years on – Voices from the Northern Ireland War Memorial (May 2025 CHS Meeting)
The final talk of the season for the Comber Historical Society celebrated VE Day memories with a presentation of oral histories from Michael Burns, Research Officer at the Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum.

Becca Watterson
May 162 min read
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The Ralph Will Case
The Ralph Will Case rumbled on through 1833-4 in Downpatrick and later in Dublin. James Ralph had settled in Comber around 1730,...

Desmond Rainey
Mar 142 min read
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February Meeting Report- Rev. William Tennent
Comber Historical Society's February meeting report- Discover the untold story of Rev. William Tennent, an influential Ulster-Scots figure.

Becca Watterson
Mar 72 min read
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Linen Industry of Comber
Explore the rich history of the Linen Industry of Comber. Discover how the Linen Industry of Comber shaped local heritage and economy.

Desmond Rainey
Feb 216 min read
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Comber Cold Cases: 1884 Shooting affray near Comber!
Delve into the mystery of the 1884 shooting near Comber! Explore witness accounts and evidence to form your verdict on this historic case.

Michael Burns
Feb 148 min read
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January CHS Meeting: Christianity in Comber
Discover the rich history of Christianity in Comber at our January CHS Meeting. Explore 1,600 years of Christianity in Comber's past.

Michael Burns
Feb 72 min read
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Glassmoss
Explore the fascinating history of Glassmoss, a unique historic site in County Down. Discover the stories and controversies of Glassmoss.

Michael Burns
Feb 43 min read
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Comber Cold Cases- 1873 Inquest in Comber
Discover the gripping details of the 1873 inquest in Comber. Uncover the mystery and verdict surrounding James Montgomery's tragic death.

Michael Burns
Jan 313 min read
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Ballygowan
Comber Parish section of Ballygowan from townlands.ie We next turn to the townland of Ballygowan, which lends itself to the name of the...

Michael Burns
Jan 281 min read
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The Life & Work of Norman Nevin MBE
Norman Nevin MBE (1909-1996) The following article is taken from a talk delivered on Monday 11th May 2009 by local historian Desmond...

Desmond Rainey
Jan 247 min read
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My Story of the Comber Abbey Stones
The late Erskine Willis recounts the story of the Comber Abbey stones and how they ended up in St Marys COI

Erskine Willis
Jan 1710 min read
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Ballyloughan
Ballyloughan from Townlands.ie Ballyloughan, which encompasses the bottom of the Coach Road, Barnhill, Nurseyville and the beginning of...

Michael Burns
Jan 142 min read
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Ballyrickard
Ballyrickard is Northwest of Comber and takes in a section of the Newtownards Road to the shores of Strangford Lough, stretching in an...

Michael Burns
Jan 71 min read
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CHS November Meeting: The Man who Shot the Great War
Explore the captivating story of Lance Corporal George Hackney and his remarkable wartime photography in 'The Man who Shot the Great War'.

Michael Burns
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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Reminiscences of Comber, it's inhabitants and our life there by Maria Duffin née Drennan
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating 'Reminiscences of Comber, it's inhabitants and our life there' by Maria Duffin
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Nov 29, 202418 min read
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Reminiscences of Old Comber (1860-76): Maria Duffin nèe Drennan
Explore Old Comber through the eyes of Maria 'Molly' Drennan. Maria writing in 1948, records her memories of her childhood in Comber 1860-76
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Nov 22, 20247 min read
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Comber War Memorial
Discover the history of Comber War Memorial and the heart-warming community efforts to honour fallen soldiers of the town.

Desmond Rainey
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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Ballynichol
Explore the rich history of Ballynichol, a townland south of Comber, featuring a B2 listed bridge and prehistoric standing stones.

Michael Burns
Nov 12, 20242 min read
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CHS October 2024 Meeting: Comber Film Night
The bygone days of Comber Cinema were brought back to life at the October meeting of the Comber Historical Society. Len Ball and Roy...

Becca Watterson
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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