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Created in partnership with The Linen Hall and the Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund, this exhibition from Ulster University explores the Ulster-Scots/Scotch-Irish contribution to the American Declaration of Independence. Drawing together digital and broadcast material from the Ulster-Scots Broadcast fund and archival material drawn from The Linen Hall’s unique collections, this exhibition explores our shared history of […]
Join us for a panel discussion exploring the background and motivations that led to the signing of the American Declaration of Independence. The panel will discuss the Ulster connections to the Declaration and explore the legacy that the document has created within the United States, Ulster and in a global setting. Chair Dr Frank Ferguson […]
The Belfast News-Letter, the oldest continuously published English-language daily newspaper in the world, reported the American Declaration of Independence as a contemporary event. The Linen Hall is privileged to hold the volume of the News-Letter containing the Declaration from August 1776. At this talk marking USA-NI 250 The Linen Hall’s Librarian, Samantha McCombe, will explore […]
Come and explore The Linen Hall’s Genealogy Collection This collection consists of a wide range of resources including historic newspapers and indexes, ‘how-to’ guides, individual family histories, gravestone inscriptions and passenger lists. Highlights include the unique collection of handwritten family trees known as the Blackwood Pedigrees; Birth, Death & Marriage indexes for the Belfast News […]
As part of the USA-NI250 project at The Linen Hall, Senior Library Assistant Seán Corr will present an illustrated talk on the 1842 Journal of a Passage From Belfast to New York. This fascinating handwritten journal from The Linen Hall archives provides us with a detailed account of a six-week journey of the passenger ship New Zealand. Seán […]
Come and explore The Linen Hall’s world-renowned political collection on a collections-based tour which explores the history of the recent past through the prism of the rare and unique artefacts and objects we have been collecting for over 50 years. Started in 1968 with one civil rights leaflet, this incredible collection now holds over 350,000 […]
Our popular Irish for Complete Beginners class is back. Led by experienced instructor Catherine Calumarte, this 10-week course is designed specifically for absolute beginners and anyone looking to brush up on the basics. This introductory course will cover sound structure as well as basic conversation and grammar. Songs and stories as well as mythology and […]
Led by our experienced instructor, Catherine Calumarte, this 10-week course is ideal for individuals with a foundational understanding of Irish who are eager to further enhance their language proficiency. Specifically designed for those who have followed the Complete Beginners course here at The Linen Hall or who have solid knowledge of the basics in Irish, […]
Level: False Beginners From Thursday 10th September to 26th November (no class on 1st or 29th) Time: 3.45pm – 5.15pm Location: Governors' Room Dates: Thursday 10th September Thursday 17th September Thursday 24th September Thursday 8th October Thursday 15th October Thursday 22nd October Thursday 5th November Thursday 12th November Thursday 19th November Thursday 26th November This […]
Level: Lower Intermediate & Intermediate From Thursday 10th September to 26th November (no class on 1st or 29th) Time: 5.30pm – 7pm Location: 4th Floor Dates: Thursday 10th September Thursday 17th September Thursday 24th September Thursday 8th October Thursday 15th October Thursday 22nd October Thursday 5th November Thursday 12th November Thursday 19th November Thursday 26th […]
Led by our experienced instructor, Catherine Calumarte, this 10-week course is ideal for individuals who have a good basic level of spoken Irish and have a good grounding in basic grammar and in the structure of Irish. During the course, students will be encouraged and supported to progress to confident speaking in Irish on a […]
To celebrate European Heritage Open Days, The Linen Hall invites you to explore Belfast’s oldest library. From 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, meet our staff and volunteers who will guide you through the rich history of The Linen Hall. Don’t miss our complimentary library tours at 11 am and 2 pm, providing fascinating insights into […]
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