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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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The Ralph Will Case
The Ralph Will Case rumbled on through 1833-4 in Downpatrick and later in Dublin. James Ralph had settled in Comber around 1730,...
Desmond Rainey
Mar 142 min read
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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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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.
Michael Burns
Feb 72 min read
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Glassmoss
Explore the fascinating history of Glassmoss, a unique historic site in County Down. Discover the stories and controversies of Glassmoss.
Michael Burns
Feb 43 min read
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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.
Michael Burns
Jan 313 min read
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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...
Desmond Rainey
Jan 247 min read
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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
Erskine Willis
Jan 1710 min read
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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
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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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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
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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...
Becca Watterson
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Ballyhanwood
Explore the rich history and archaeological sites of Ballyhanwood, from its Norman origins to its role in World War II espionage.
Michael Burns
Oct 29, 20242 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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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
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Time is Short- The Olivet Home, Ballygowan
A brief history of the Olivet Home in Ballygowan
Michael Burns
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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Townlands of Comber Parish
Introduction to a new series on the 46 Townlands of Comber Parish
Michael Burns
Jul 23, 20242 min read
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Albert Morrow: The Comber Cartoonist!
A look at the life and work of Albert Morrow, Cartoonist & Illustrator born in Comber, Co. Down.
Michael Burns
Jul 19, 20243 min read
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Estate of change
An overview of some of the housing estates of Comber's past
Len Ball
Jul 13, 20245 min read
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Sam McAughtry (1921-2014)
An ode to longtime Comber resident and author, Sam McAughtry (1921-2014)
Adrian Hanna
Jun 28, 20244 min read
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