1800s | Comber HS

Welcome to Comber Historical Society's Research Archive- updated with new articles every Tuesday & Friday!

Nov 2918 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

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Nov 227 min read

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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Oct 254 min read

William Sturgeon

Uncover the controversial career of Comber man, William Sturgeon, from his teaching days to his contentious career as Presbyterian Minister

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Oct 186 min read

Andrews Corn & Flour Mills

Discover the history of Andrews Corn & Flour Mills, from its Comber origins in the 17th century to today.

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Sep 615 min read

Comber New Cemetery

A article exploring the construction of Comber’s New Cemetery.

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Aug 232 min read

Edmund De Wind: Comber’s Victoria Cross

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

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Aug 23 min read

Time is Short- The Olivet Home, Ballygowan

A brief history of the Olivet Home in Ballygowan

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Jun 215 min read

Old Comber Whiskey

Learn about the history of Old Comber Whiskey!

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May 173 min read

Robert Huddleston: The Bard of Moneyreagh

Robert Huddleston (1814-1887) was a prolific Ulsterscots writer and poet from Moneyreagh in the Parish of Comber- often given the...

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