"Shift" [Shift] Meaning: Change
World War 1 in North Antrim
02 November 2016, 14:00, Portrush Library, 12 Causeway Street, Portrush BT56 8AB
Runs to 02 November 2016
Portrush Library and the Ulster-Scots Agency presents The Decade of Centenaries: World War 1 in North Antrim.
S. Alex. Blair, the well known Ballymoney historian will discuss the impact of the First World War on North Antrim, the recruitment of large numbers of young men from the area and the military medals won on the battlefield. The large numbers of casualties in the Battle of the Somme caused great distress in the area and the fallen are commemorated on many local war memorials.
Date: Wednesday 2nd November
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Admission free, however booking is recommended.
Contact Portrush Library on (028) 7082 3718 or email: portrush.library@librariesni.org.uk
All welcome.
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