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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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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
Guest
Nov 22, 20247 min read
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Andrews Corn & Flour Mills
Discover the history of Andrews Corn & Flour Mills, from its Comber origins in the 17th century to today.
Desmond Rainey
Oct 18, 20246 min read
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CHS September 2024 Meeting: Philip Donaldson and 'the Armagh Rail Disaster'
An overview of our AGM and September talk
Becca Watterson
Oct 11, 20242 min read
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Ballyalton
A short overview of the townland of Ballyalton, Comber parish, Co. Down
Michael Burns
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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Old Comber Whiskey
Learn about the history of Old Comber Whiskey!
Desmond Rainey
Jun 21, 20245 min read
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The Andrews Family
Sydney Andrews was a man with a story to tell. He was a director in the Belfast flour-milling firm of Isaac Andrews & Sons, and a...
Desmond Rainey
Apr 4, 202426 min read
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The Mill Dams
Not so far away from Comber Station was the Andrew's flax Spinning Mill dams. The Mill was completed in 1864 not that long after the...
Len Ball
Apr 4, 20247 min read
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