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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 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
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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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Herbert Kennedy Andrews: Comber Composer
Herbert Kennedy Andrews was born in Comber at Carnesure on the 10th August 1904 to Arthur McDonald Andrews & Sarah Black. Whilst born in...
Michael Burns
Oct 4, 20243 min read
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Comber New Cemetery
A article exploring the construction of Comber’s New Cemetery.
Desmond Rainey
Sep 6, 202415 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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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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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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