Halloween Traditions in Northern Ireland
byThe origins of Halloween date way back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in) from around 2,000 years ago in Ireland and…
Bangor Past
History and heritage of Bangor Northern Ireland. Stories from the past of Bangor (North Down) on Northern Ireland’s Gold Coast.
Jenny Watts Treasure Hunt
byWe put together the Jenny Watts Treasure Hunt back in 2015 to encourage local kids and young folk to explore the history of Bangor…
Bangor’s Heritage Centre (Museum)
byThe name ‘North Down Museum’ is a little misleading for visitors to Bangor, given it’s named after the local borough council, just to keep…
A Brief History of Bangor
byThe recordings and artefacts of Bangor’s earlier beginnings date back to circa 500BC, during the late Bronze Age, where significant treasures found in the…
In the Footsteps of Saint Columbanus
byIn 2015, to commemorate the designated Year of Columbanus, myself and Anne set off in the footsteps of the greatest Bangorian of all times. A…