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Derry's Walls, the New York Subway, and Clifton House

The historic Derry Walls are to become the focus of an exciting archaeological dig and a blue plaque has been unveiled to honour Strabane's 'Father of the New York subway'.

The historic Derry Walls are to become the focus of an exciting archaeological dig, a blue plaque has been unveiled to honour Strabane's 'Father of the New York subway', and Clifton House will open its grounds to celebrate the 250th anniversary of one of Belfast’s oldest and most significant buildings.
The culture and heritage month begins at the Old Church Centre in Cushendun, a Lisburn grandmother has written a book highlighting the plight of children who were forcibly adopted to Australia from Northern Ireland, and a project based in the Ards Peninsula shares people's memories of what life was like during the Second World War.

Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

54 minutes

Last on

Sat 31 Aug 2024 08:05

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  • Sat 31 Aug 2024 08:05

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