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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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Desmond Rainey
Feb 216 min read
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.
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Michael Burns
Feb 72 min read
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.
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Michael Burns
Feb 43 min read
Glassmoss
Explore the fascinating history of Glassmoss, a unique historic site in County Down. Discover the stories and controversies of Glassmoss.
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Michael Burns
Jan 313 min read
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.
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Desmond Rainey
Jan 247 min read
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...
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Erskine Willis
Jan 1710 min read
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
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Michael Burns
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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'.
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Guest
Nov 29, 202418 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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Guest
Nov 22, 20247 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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Desmond Rainey
Nov 15, 20243 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.
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Becca Watterson
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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...
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Michael Burns
Oct 29, 20242 min read
Ballyhanwood
Explore the rich history and archaeological sites of Ballyhanwood, from its Norman origins to its role in World War II espionage.
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Michael Burns
Oct 4, 20243 min read
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...
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Michael Burns
Aug 23, 20242 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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Michael Burns
Aug 2, 20243 min read
Time is Short- The Olivet Home, Ballygowan
A brief history of the Olivet Home in Ballygowan
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Michael Burns
Jul 23, 20242 min read
Townlands of Comber Parish
Introduction to a new series on the 46 Townlands of Comber Parish
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Michael Burns
Jul 19, 20243 min read
Albert Morrow: The Comber Cartoonist!
A look at the life and work of Albert Morrow, Cartoonist & Illustrator born in Comber, Co. Down.
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Len Ball
Jul 12, 20245 min read
Estate of change
An overview of some of the housing estates of Comber's past
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Adrian Hanna
Jun 28, 20244 min read
Sam McAughtry (1921-2014)
An ode to longtime Comber resident and author, Sam McAughtry (1921-2014)
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Guest
Jun 14, 20247 min read
Memories of Comber- Ann Clegg neé Coster
The memories of Comber from Ann Clegg neé Coster
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