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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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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


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
Guest
Nov 29, 202418 min read


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


Edmund De Wind: Comber’s Victoria Cross
A short biography of Comber’s VC winner, Edmund de Wind (1883-1918)

Michael Burns
Aug 23, 20242 min read


Time is Short- The Olivet Home, Ballygowan
A brief history of the Olivet Home in Ballygowan

Michael Burns
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Titanic- Comber Connection
A brief article on Thomas Andrews and Comber's Titanic connection!

Desmond Rainey
May 24, 20244 min read
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