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LIBRARY, ARCHIVE & MUSEUM The Linen Hall is the oldest library in Belfast. We are an accredited museum and a living archive holding world-renowned collections.
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Introducing 'Changemakers: Student and Youth Activism in Northern Ireland' – a groundbreaking project that explores pivotal moments of student activism in Northern Ireland’s history and spotlights the role of today’s changemakers.
Get involved:
✅Exhibition: 7 May - 28 June |
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In 1798, Mary Ann McCracken become one of the first female members of
@thelinenhall
She assumed the membership of her brother, Henry Joy, executed in July of that year. For
#IWD2021
we've organised two Mary Ann themed online events - available to book now:
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Today marks 234 years since the establishment of the Linen Hall Library, and we couldn't be more excited about it. Happy birthday,
#LinenHall
Library!
#Birthday
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We were delighted to have Dara McAnulty -
@naturalistdara
in the library today for our
#YearsofHope
panel. Dara kindly signed our copies of his amazing books!
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🎉 Happy 235th Birthday to The Linen Hall! 📚🎂
🎈 We are very proud that we have been a beacon of knowledge, culture, and history for over two centuries. Here's to many more years of exploration and enlightenment! 🌟✨
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Over the past century, people across the island of Ireland have experienced displacement. Today, NI is a place for those seeking refuge. Join us for a discussion featuring Marian Kane, Kate Rankin, Ray Rankin & Twasul Mohammed.
📅Wed 22nd November, 6 pm
🔗
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As we commemorate the anniversary of her passing, we pay tribute to Mary Ann McCracken. To this day she remains an inspiration as a trailblazing social activist & member of
#TheLinenHall
. Her commitment to abolitionism & women's rights resonates as a beacon of hope and courage 💪
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We would like to welcome our new President, Dr Philip McGarry. Dr McGarry works as a Consultant Psychiatrist with the
@BelfastTrust
and has published widely in his areas of specialism. In 2021, he was awarded an
#OBE
for his services to mental health & the community in Belfast.
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Today 231 years ago
@thelinenhall
came into existence by a group of 'worthy plebians who would do honour to any town'. Happy Birthday to us!
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Today marks the anniversary of
#MaryAnnMcCracken
's birth. We are very proud that Mary Ann McCracken was one of the first
#LinenHall
female members!
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#AngelaLansbury
will be greatly missed. On the right, you can see a painting by her Belfast-born mother, Charlotte McIldowie. The painting can be found at
#TheLinenHall
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@thelinenhall
is so very sad to hear of the death of former Librarian John Killen. John joined the Library in 1977 and dedicated the next 37 years to this institution. Much loved by staff, members, visitors and the world of librarianship at large. A gentleman and friend to all.
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This week in 1803
@thelinenhall
's second librarian Thomas Russell was hanged for the crime of high treason. He was hired on a salary of £30 per annum in 1794, and one of his tasks was to assist in the compilation of the Library's second catalogue of books.
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To mark the 4th of July, a treasure of
@thelinenhall
- the first printed version of the Declaration of Independence outside of the United States - from the Belfast Newsletter of August 1776 - all thanks to rough seas! Hear the full story on a tour of the Library.
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How often can you look out of a
@thelinenhall
window over Donegall Square and see a perfectly blue Belfast sky? Bet you wish you were here....
#onaclearday
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The soprano Janis Kelly and the pianist Iain Burnside will perform arias and songs by
#Mozart
and poems by
#RobertBurns
. Tickets available here👇
For today only, use the promo code 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦𝟮𝟮 and get 50% off!
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Following a lively and entertaining discussion with our panellists this afternoon, the Linen Hall 'Book of the Century' was declared to be Milkman by Anna Burns. Our thanks go to all of those who voted in the social media polls, and to those who attended today's finale event.
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Join us to mark the 25th anniversary of the
#BelfastAgreement
/
#GoodFridayAgreement
, with an exhibition, and a series of exciting events. Find out more ⬇️
This project is funded by
@HeritageFundNI
#GFA25
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Big thanks to Suzanne Breen and Professor Jon Tonge for leading a great discussion on the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement! Also, a big shout out to our incredible audience who participated in the poll, sharing their valuable views! 👥🗳️
#GFA25
@SuzyJourno
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Great news!
@thelinenhall
's Charity Bookshop is set to reopen on Tues 4 May. Whoop Whoop!!!
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We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 Michael McLaverty Short Story Award. The
#award
offers a significant prize of £2,000 for the winning story. We encourage all writers to seize this opportunity to showcase your talent in short fiction. More:
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Our
#Charity
Bookshop is one of a kind and thanks
@anicegreenleaf
for pointing it out ❤️📚 It is located at College St, Belfast next to Sawers' Deli and you can find a range of good quality, used books at tremendous value 🙂
All secondhand bookshops should immediately convert to this system
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Mary Ann McCracken became a member of
@thelinenhall
on 1 Nov 1798. The Linen Hall was unique in that it welcomed women as members at a time when most organisations of its kind were men only.
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In August 1776, the Belfast News Letter published a copy of the Declaration of Independence. This was one of the first versions to be printed outside of the United States. The original copy of the paper is within The Linen Hall archive
#4thJuly
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Today in 1898, CS Lewis one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day was born in Belfast.
#TheLinenHall
#CSLewis
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We would like to document previously underheard voices about their views towards the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and its legacy in today’s society. If you are over 18, living in Northern Ireland, and would like to take part, please get in touch 👇info
@linenhall
.com
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We are grateful to everyone who joined us for an evening of insightful reflections with former First Minister of Northern Ireland, Baroness Arlene Foster DBE, and former Taoiseach of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, who shared their experiences and perspectives on how borders and
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The world-renowned Belfast poet and
#LinenHall
Library Honorary Member, Michael Longley CBE, has won the prestigious Feltrinelli International Prize for Poetry. Congratulations Michael!
More:
#Poetry
#FeltrinelliPrize
#MichaelLongley
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Loved showing Lord Mayor of Belfast
@KateNicholl
around
@thelinenhall
. Director Julie Andrews pulled out some of our treasures to show her, and then it was coffee, cake and some serious chat!
#thanksforstoppingby
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'Close to Home' is Michael Magee's debut novel that explores class and masculinity in Belfast. Join the critically acclaimed author in conversation with Dr Eamonn Hughes.
📅Wed 11th October, 6 pm
More:
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Celebrate Heaney's legacy
@thelinenhall
with readings by Stephen Sexton and Dawn Watson. A tribute to the esteemed poet on the tenth anniversary of his passing, in partnership with the Seamus Heaney Centre (QUB). Join us on Wednesday 30th August at 6 pm:
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Big shout out & heartfelt thanks to Adrian Dunbar, Tara Mills, Tim McGarry & Neil Martin for showing their support
@thelinenhall
& making our fundraiser so special. We also like to express our gratitude to the High Sheriff
@cllrjohnkyle
for granting permission for this event ✨
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A warm welcome to the latest addition to our team, Ani Kanakaki. Ani is an experienced marketing professional and she's the new Head of Marketing and Digital Communications. Welcome, Ani!
#LinenHall
#TeamLinenHall
#Belfast
#CultureNI
@Northern_Ani
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Just a reminder that
@thelinenhall
is reopening to the public
#POSTCOVID19
on 17 August. Details of phased reopening:
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#Exhibition
‘Peace Heroines’ is an extraordinary showcase that celebrates women who, spanning the political spectrum, tirelessly worked towards establishing peace. Join us at The Linen Hall from the 3rd of July until the 30th of September. More:
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Eamonn Mallie and some very extraordinary individuals from South Armagh brought poetry and light to The Linen Hall. Thank you all for an exceptional, atmospheric evening!
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Our Ireland Divided exhibition will end this Friday 29th October. This is your last opportunity to see the fascinating artefacts and stories that we have on display.
#IrelandDivided
#SharedHistoryFund
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We are shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic loss of playwright Jo Egan. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and the wider arts community at this difficult time.
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We have some exciting news! The Linen Hall joins forces with the Linen Biennale to present 4 incredible events celebrating Ireland's iconic textile, linen🧵 Experience heritage, arts, craft & design in a three-month festival
#TheLinenHall
#LinenBiennale
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After 11 years, our Charity Bookshop is moving from College Street. Before we announce our new location, enjoy a 50% discount across all stock 📚
#TheLinenHall
#CharityBookshop
#sale
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Drop in and see our second 'Divided Society' exhibition, ‘Laughter in the Dark – Illustrating the Troubles’. This phenomenal display charts the birth and rise of the political cartoon in Northern Ireland. The exhibition is free to view until January 30th
#lhldividedsoc
#HLFfunded
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*JOB OPPORTUNITY* Want to work for one of Northern Ireland's most treasured organisations?
@thelinenhall
is looking for an Assistant Events Programmer. Full details:
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This week in 1803
@thelinenhall
's 2nd Librarian Thomas Russell was hanged for treason. He was arrested in the Library where he worked from 1794 - 1796.
#Belfasthistory
(pic: volunteer Gerry D. dressed as Russell)
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One of the stunning velvet wall panels being installed
@thelinenhall
's new cafe. This really will be THE place to eat in Belfast. Open from Monday 24 May!
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Borders and Boundaries is our new project that explores the meanings and realities of borders and boundaries in NI throughout the last century through an exhibition and an event series, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs Reconciliation Fund.
🔗
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The Linen Hall team would like to extend warm birthday wishes to our colleagues at the Belfast Central Library as they celebrate their 135th year!
Happy birthday Belfast Central Library!
@BelfastCentLib
🎂🎉
135 years ago today, Belfast Central Library opened to the public! It has served the public since then and has undergone a few changes as library services have evolved. 🤗
Happy 135th birthday Belfast Central Library! 🎉
#ThenAndNow
#ConnectwithHeritage
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@thelinenhall
has become the world’s first library/museum and tourist destination to be awarded the BS 76005 Diversity and Inclusion certificate from accredited certification body
@CfALtd
Full story:
#linenhallworldfirst
#DiversityandInclusion
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Have you visited
@thelinenhall
's new
#extraORDINARYwomen
website? This phenomenal digitised archive tells the story of NI women from 1965 to the present day.
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We are thrilled to be hosting an event in the Great Hall of the Belfast City Hall, featuring none other than the renowned actor Adrian Dunbar. Find out more:
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Join author Susan McKay in conversation with Seamus McKee on Monday 13th September at 7pm on Zoom.
A short interview about 'Northern Protestants - On Shifting Ground' will be followed by an audience Q&A.
@susanmckay15
@seamuslmckee
Booking is essential:
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@TheLinenHall
we are very sad to hear of the death of historian Dr Éamon Phoenix. Éamon was a member and great supporter of The Linen Hall. He will be greatly missed and we extend our condolences to his family.
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News flash in today's
@irish_news
Support
@thelinenhall
in our appeal to have our
@ArtsCouncilNI
#funding
reinstated. Email: chief
@artscouncil
-ni.org
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Tag, Tweet, Copy, @, Like, Share, Post to all the fabulous and feisty
#extraORDINARYwomenni
in your life and help us celebrate the movers and shaker amongst us as Linen Hall Library’s extraORDINARYwomen’s project and exhibition go live tonight 6.30pm
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Happy Birthday
@vanmorrison
.
@thelinenhall
is proud to have Van Morrison as an honorary member. Earlier this year he gave a live performance
@LyricBelfast
in support of the Library. 🎂🎂
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'Ireland Divided: A Linen Hall Perspective' is our latest project which will look at the partition of Ireland and the birth of the Northern Ireland state, in this, its centenary year.
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This week
@thelinenhall
turns 233! What began as a place for business people to share ideas has grown into one of Northern Ireland's most treasured institutions.
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Join us for an evening of performances and reflections as we pay tribute to playwright Jo Egan. Alongside contributions from Gerri Moriarty, Moyra Donaldson & Fionnuala Kennedy, there will be an opportunity to view items from Jo’s archive.
📅26th Oct, 6 pm
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New
@thelinenhall
#extraORDINARYwomenni
blog! Carol Moore discusses her time with the Charabanc Theatre Company, which she co-founded in the 1980s. Full blog post:
@HeritageFundNI
@dfatirl
@NITouristBoard
@CommunitiesNI
#TheFoyleFoundation
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Call in tomorrow, Wednesday 17th May and on Monday 22nd May to see the signed copy of the Belfast Agreement. It will be on public display at The Linen Hall. For more information:
#TheLinenHall
#BelfastAgreement
#GoodFridayAgreement
#GFA25
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Our 'Washing Windows Too' poetry reading event earlier today was a massive success and we would like to thank everyone involved. A special thank you
@ArlenHouse
and to all the poets who took part!
#HomeofPoetry
👉
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We extend our sincerest thanks to our esteemed outgoing President, Dr Eamonn Hughes, for his exceptional service and invaluable contributions to
#TheLinenHall
during his term as President. Dr Hughes, we are grateful for your service and for making a lasting impact. Thank you!
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Image
#6
from our online exhibition by
@JohnJBaucher
is titled 'Right At You' (1997).
John says: "I felt that this was an important photograph to take. It was Spring 1997 and I was conducting a workshop to document the area with some local kids.
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#MaryAnnMcCracken
became a member
@thelinenhall
on 1 Nov 1798 in place of her dead brother Henry Joy McCracken. An amazing woman!
The day I've been waiting for since I began my PhD back in 2013 has finally arrived! Happy 250th Birthday
#MaryAnnMcCracken
! 🎂 I had hoped to be in
#Belfast
this week to take part in
#MAM250
(postponed to 07.21) but will be tweeting throughout the day
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Due to popular demand, we're pleased to inform you that our Charity Bookshop will be at St George's Market once again tomorrow, Saturday 30th September! Don't miss out – join us for another fantastic day 📚🩷🌍
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Authors Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick, join Kathy Clugston to discuss their bestseller
#BadBridgets
, sharing unusual, funny, and touching stories of young Irish women who left for America only to end up as sex workers, thieves, kidnappers & killers.
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Join us at our Charity Bookshop this Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Due to relocation everything is 50% off, with books starting from 50p 🤩The shop is located in College Street, between Savers and Sawyers.
#TheLinenHall
#CharityBookshop
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The Library's new digital archive is now live at . Check out this exciting new
@HLFNI
funded resource of journals, posters, audio, video and more.
#lhldividedsoc
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Our new exhibition, ‘Ireland Divided: A Linen Hall Perspective’ is now open to the public and will run until 29th October. Entry is free and all are welcome.
#IrelandDivided
#SharedHistoryFund
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Join activists Danielle Roberts, John Barry, and Richard O’Leary as they discuss cross-border equality, LGBTQIA+ and climate justice campaigns and share their insights into how cross-border activism looks today.
📅Wednesday 15th November, 6 pm
🔗
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📢Attention all bookworms 📚🪱 The Linen Hall Charity Bookshop's Late Summer Sale is just around the corner! Enjoy 50% OFF across all our stock 🤩
📅Sale Starts: Monday 30th July
⏰Opening Hours: Monday – Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
📍Location: 17 Linenhall Street, Belfast BT2 8AA
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130 years ago today in 1892
@thelinenhall
moved into its current premises at 17 Donegall Square North! This souvenir brochure was produced to commemorate the occasion. The building itself previously belonged to Messrs. Moore and Weinberg, linen manufacturers and merchants.
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📚📷 The 2023 Michael McLaverty Short Story Award is here! Embrace the tradition of short story & stand a chance to win £2,000. Even the runners-up won't be disappointed with £250 each & a place in a limited anthology📷
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Join us on Wednesday 1st November at 6 pm for the launch of Martin Doyle’s latest book, 'Dirty Linen: The Troubles in My Home Place'. Copies of the book will be available to buy on the evening of this event.
🔗
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Feargal Cochrane’s great new book is a lively and insightful look at
#Belfast
. Peppered with references to The Linen Hall and its intrinsic links to the story of Belfast, Feargal’s affection for the Library shines through, and we are grateful to have such a vocal champion.
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The Linen Hall is Belfast's Home of Poetry. This October we have curated a special programme that will celebrate the great poets of the past while pushing the boundaries by hosting new voices and themes 🧵
#HomeofPoetry
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A very sad week for
@thelinenhall
on hearing the news that Roma Tomelty has died. Roma was a fundraiser for and great supporter of the Library. She was presented with Honorary Membership in 2016 for her outstanding contribution. We will miss her warm, exuberant personality!
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The creation of the Irish border in the early 1920s caused significant changes in the political, social, and economic landscape across the island of Ireland. In this talk, Bryonie Reid and Cormac Moore will explore the impact of the border on sport, trade, religion, and identity
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📚 Happy
#Bloomsday
! 🌹 Did you know that we have a rare gem at
@TheLinenHall
? We proudly hold one of the limited first edition copies of James Joyce's Ulysses, published by Shakespeare and Company (Paris) in 1922. Our copy is number 539 out of 1,000.
#JamesJoyce
#LeopoldBloom
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Join us on Monday, Nov 8th at 6.30pm to hear how QUB virologist
@LindsayBbent
played a vital role in the
#COVID19
pandemic. Also on the night
@thelinenhall
will launch the new
#extraORDINARYwomen
website and exhibition
@HeritageFundNI
@dfatirl
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Today
@thelinenhall
celebrates its 232nd birthday! Not many institutions can claim such longevity and still remain at the very heart of Northern Irish culture. Here's a
#birthday
message from our Director Julie Andrews.
#MuseumWeek2020
#TogetherMW
@NIMuseums
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Can't believe it was a year ago this week that
@thelinenhall
closed due to
#COVID19
. Hoping to reopen in the not-too-distant future - and we have some exciting surprises in store!
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It's May 26th, it's World Dracula Day! Every year on this day lovers of literature and vampires alike gather to celebrate the most famous vampire of all –
#Dracula
.
#WorldDraculaDay
commemorates the publication date of Bram Stoker’s Dracula on May 26, 1897
#LinenHall
#BramStoker
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Excited to announce
@thelinenhall
awarded £57,000 from
@NIOgov
@HeritageFundUK
@HeritageFundNI
for our
#Centenary
Partition project that will tell the story of one of the most significant moments in modern NI history
#SharedHistoryFund
Details:
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Can't wait to welcome everyone back into
@thelinenhall
! Open 9.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday. An oasis of calm after the storm....!!
Best of luck to all the heritage venues re-opening in Northern Ireland today.
A big shout out to
@thelinenhall
who are opening their doors today. We were delighted to support the library throughout the last year and wish them well as they welcome visitors back.
#HeritageIsOpen
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This year’s Michael McLaverty Short Story Award is enriched by having experienced editor Emma Warnock and acclaimed writer Bernie McGill as judges. Don’t miss the unique opportunity to have your work read by Emma and Bernie.
📅 31 October 2023
More:
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From The Linen Hall Archives:
The Shan Van Vocht was a national magazine founded in 1896 by two Belfast women, Alice Milligan and Anna Johnston.
@thelinenhall
has an almost complete run of the SVV and
@JasonBurke87
will explore some of the highlights contained within its pages.
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Henry Joy McCracken joined
@thelinenhall
in February 1794 and worked with others to establish the conditions and privileges of membership.
#OnThisDay
1767 Henry Joy McCracken was born in Belfast to a prominent Presbyterian family. McCracken was a founding member of the United Irishmen & lead a contingent of them during the 1798 Rebellion in Antrim. He was later captured, court-martialled & hanged.
#Ireland
#History
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We love having Sara at The Linen Hall ♥️ Her great photos and heartwarming posts always brighten our days and our newsfeed. Read this 🧵👇
‘The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.’ WB Yeats.
This is kinda how I feel about
@thelinenhall
, I was back in the library yesterday. My prints are inspired by the stories, places & people of this island, I get so much of… 1/
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Winners of the inaugural
@thelinenhall
's Ulster-Scots writing competition were announced today! Funded by the
@UlsterScotsAgen
Pictured are runners-up Angeline King and Gary Morgan. Full details:
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'Pop Goes Northern Ireland'
@thelinenhall
with
@Tim_Mc_Garry
and
@malodoherty
was an absolute success! We would like to thank everyone involved for the great evening. We loved having Tim & Malachi in a conversation about the chaos of 1972
#YearsofChaosandHope
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Happy birthday to
@BelfastCentLib
which celebrates 130 years this week!
#BelfastCentralLibrary130
@LibrariesNI
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Delighted to welcome delegates from
@iflawlic
who travelled from Dublin to visit
@thelinenhall
. Pleasure to have librarians from around the world spend time in our historic library enjoying our unique treasures. Safe travels home and come back soon!!
#WLIC2022
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Don’t miss ‘Sparks: A Celebratory Portrait of Women in Northern Ireland’ exhibition in the Library until the end of July.
#extraORDINARYwomenNI
Video highlights:
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Over 70 Irish-speaking
#soldiers
, from working-class communities of
#EastBelfast
, enlisted to fight in WW1. This exhibition presents a snapshot of their lives before, during and in some cases after the war 👇
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The Troubles! What was it all about?
@thelinenhall
's education and outreach officer has constructed a workshop around the Library's world-renowned Northern Ireland Political Collection. Great way to introduce kids to an important period of NI history.
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Our next online talk is 'Ghosts of the Somme' by
@jevershed01
who will be drawing on 2 years of ethnographic fieldwork conducted in Belfast (including at the Linen Hall Library) to interrogate the the nature of history, memory, and commemoration.
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