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Join us for a guided tour of the thought-provoking Testimony exhibition led by the artist, Lesley Cherry. The tour will be followed by a Q&A session where you'll have the opportunity to further explore Cherry's artistic vision, process, and the underlying themes of Testimony.
When James Mitchell travelled from his home in East Belfast to Dublin on Easter Weekend of 1916 his main objective was to enlist in the British Army for service in the Great War. Over the course of the next week Mitchell found himself marooned in The Gresham Hotel and witnessed first-hand the ‘ghastly sights’ that unfolded on Dublin's streets. Incredibly, he penned an ongoing and evocative account of the events of Easter Week on Gresham Hotel headed notepaper. Join historian Jason Burke as he examines Mitchell’s account of that remarkable week.
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) plays an influential role in Irish society that extends far beyond the sports. In popular imagination and experience, the GAA is often evoked through objects: medals passed down from generation to generation, jerseys worn in All-Ireland finals, Cúl Camps backpacks. This talk explores fascinating objects and their stories, that were uncovered by Siobhán Doyle when researching and writing her book A History of the GAA in 100 Objects. It will highlight the challenges and the charms of telling stories through objects and show how even the most ordinary, everyday objects can tell remarkable stories.
The Translating Age project is a collaborative initiative funded by Queen's University that brings together older migrant women living in Northern Ireland. Started in autumn 2023, this project has provided a platform for the participants to explore and express their experiences through various forms of media, including prose, knitting, photography, and more.
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The Linen Hall (Belfast Library And Society For Promoting Knowledge) is registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC 104 564.
