Local Stories of Rebellion & Revolution: 1798 in Co. Down

'Local Stories of Rebellion & Revolution: 1798 in Co. Down' an event at The Linen Hall with Kenneth Dawson and Jonathan Wright

This year marks the 225th anniversary of the 1798 rebellion, during which important military engagements occurred in Saintfield and Ballynahinch. To mark this anniversary, historians Kenneth Dawson and Jonathan Wright will discuss these linked battles, offering local stories and fresh perspectives on Co. Down’s experience of rebellion and revolution.

Thomas Russell’s Belfast

Thomas Russell's Belfast. An event with Dr Jonathan Wright for The Linen Hall Birthday Lecture.

This event is sold out. 

Marking the 235th anniversary of the establishment of The Linen Hall, this lecture will explore Belfast as Russell knew it, reflecting on the institutions Thomas Russell encountered, the relationships he forged and the distinctive urban spaces he inhabited.