Forthcoming Events
Portaferry Builders and Sea Captains
Allison Murphy
Fountain Centre, Queen’s Parade
12 September, 8pm
Fountain Centre, Queen’s Parade
12 September, 8pm
Talk at North Down Museum
Ian Wilson
North Down Museum
9 October, 7pm
Ian Wilson will give an illustrated talk on the VC awarded to Barry Bingham of the Bangor Castle family for his deeds at the Battle of Jutland, including the story of how it came to be bought at Sotheby's. This is part of the 40th anniversary events at the museum.North Down Museum
9 October, 7pm
Admission is free but please book - details at www.andculture.org.uk or call at or phone the Museum.
The History of Groomsport
Peter Gibson
Fountain Centre, Queen's Parade
10 October, 8pm
Fountain Centre, Queen's Parade
10 October, 8pm
The North Channel Swimmers
Brian Meharg
Fountain Centre, Queen's Parade
14 November, 8pm
Fountain Centre, Queen's Parade
14 November, 8pm
About Bangor Historical Society
Between September and April of each year we run a programme of regular Lectures and Visits on aspects of History, Folklore, Archaeology and Antiquities with a special reference to our local area of Bangor, Co Down, Northern Ireland.
Members and visitors are very welcome to attend our meetings which begin at 8pm on the second Thursday of each month.
Members and visitors are very welcome to attend our meetings which begin at 8pm on the second Thursday of each month.
Photo Feature
Seaside Revival Panels
Open House Festival has placed blow-ups of old photos and postcards on the hoardings round the major works being undertaken by NI Water at the foot of Strickland’s Glen and on Brompton Road.