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  1. Mrs Beeton's Cookery Book Mrs Beeton's Cookery Book This book is a real treasure. It's a second edition of Mrs Beeton's world famous cookery book. It belongs to my mother, ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Marmalade cutter Marmalade cutter This marmalade cutter has been in the family for as long as I can remember. I have also seen one at the Ulster Folk and ... Contributed by Individual
  3. Suffragette Brooch Suffragette Brooch I'm not really sure of the story behind this Suffragette Brooch but it's been in the family for a number of years. It ... Contributed by Individual
  4. Shillelagh owned by Daniel O'Connell Shillelagh owned by Daniel O'Connell Shillelagh owned by Daniel O'Connell the Irish Liberator, after whom O'Connell Street in Dublin is named. It was left ... Contributed by Individual
  5. The Egyptian mummy Takabuti and her case The Egyptian mummy Takabuti and her case Takabuti was the first Egyptian mummy to be brought to Ireland. She was brought to Belfast in 1834 by Mr Thomas Greg of ... Contributed by Museum
  6. Gold and ruby salamander pendant Gold and ruby salamander pendant This jewelled pendant was recovered from the wreck site of the galleass Girona, which sank off the north Antrim coast in ... Contributed by Museum
  7. Poster proclaiming Irish Republic, 1916 Poster proclaiming Irish Republic, 1916 An armed rebellion broke out in Dublin on Easter Monday, 24 April 1916. It would pave the way for the political ... Contributed by Museum
  8. Titanic Launch Ticket Titanic Launch Ticket Titanic launch ticket, issued to a shipyard worker. Contributed by Museum
  9. Collapsible Bicycle Collapsible Bicycle This collapsible bicycle was used by soldiers serving in France during the Second World War. The bike is still fully ... Contributed by Museum
  10. Tadcaster Church Mug Tadcaster Church Mug In 1862 the Tadcaster River in Yorkshire flooded the local church. Parishioners were so concerned that this might happen ... Contributed by Individual
  11. Commemorative Cup Commemorative Cup This commemorative beaker dates back to the end of the First World War. As you can see it features the Belgian and ... Contributed by Individual
  12. World War 1 Mug World War 1 Mug This simple mug has a fascinating story to tell. It belonged to a soldier serving in the trenches in France and Belgium ... Contributed by Museum
  13. Canadian 'Sweetheart' Badge Canadian 'Sweetheart' Badge I have been collecting ‘sweetheart’ badges like this one for a number of years. They were mementoes given by RAF crews ... Contributed by Individual
  14. A Crucifix made from Bullets A Crucifix made from Bullets This crucifix is made from bullets and a metal badge. It belonged to a cousin of mine, whose father was a soldier in the ... Contributed by Individual
  15. Rev Dr Henry Cooke’s Walking Stick Rev Dr Henry Cooke’s Walking Stick The Rev Dr Henry Cooke was one of the most influential Presbyterian ministers in the 19th century. He became a ... Contributed by Individual
  16. Dutch Bible Dutch Bible The text of this Dutch Bible, printed in 1565, is Nicholas Van Winghe’s 1548 translation of the Latin Vulgate as revised ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Adair’s Narrative Adair’s Narrative The earliest written history of the beginning, growth and development of Presbyterianism in Ireland in the 17th century ... Contributed by Individual
  18. Keys to Colditz Castle Keys to Colditz Castle The keys to the main courtyard of Colditz Castle where Allied PoWs considered the greatest escape risk were held. Contributed by Museum
  19. R. M. S. Queen Mary Passenger List R. M. S. Queen Mary Passenger List Sentry Hill was the home of the McKinney family, who came to Ireland from Scotland in the early 1700s. Remarkably the ... Contributed by Museum
  20. Portrait of William Fee McKinney Portrait of William Fee McKinney This is a portrait of William Fee McKinney, who lived at Sentry Hill, Newtownabbey, County Antrim. The McKinney ... Contributed by Museum
  21. Axe Head Axe Head The axe head was found near Castle Sween, North Knapdale. It was made during the Neolithic period and is some 5000 years ... Contributed by Museum
  22. Nigerian Drum Nigerian Drum Sentry Hill was the home of the McKinney family, who came to Ireland from Scotland in the early 1700s. Remarkably the ... Contributed by Museum
  23. Camera Camera The house was the home of the McKinney family, who came to Ireland from Scotland in the early 1700s. Remarkably the ... Contributed by Museum
  24. Patten Patten The house was the home of the McKinney family, who came to Ireland from Scotland in the early 1700s. Remarkably the ... Contributed by Museum
  25. Grandfather Clock Grandfather Clock This is one of three grandfather clocks at Sentry Hill. The house was the home of the McKinney family, who came to ... Contributed by Museum
  26. Mill Bell Mill Bell Mossley Mill at Newtownabbey near Belfast was a 19th Century flax mill complex. The former mill now houses a complex of ... Contributed by Museum
  27. The Bangor Bell The Bangor Bell Celtic cross and scrollwork Contributed by Museum
  28. Irish famine relief tokens Irish famine relief tokens These tokens gave access to soup kitchen, the most charitable aspect of the Britain's response to the Irish Famine. Contributed by Museum
  29. Mark 3 Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Mark 3 Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Explosive-powered aircraft ejection seat, invented by James Martin in the 1940s Contributed by Museum
  30. Paymaster General's account book, 1690 Paymaster General's account book, 1690 Manuscript accounts book for the Williamite army in Ireland in 1690. Contributed by Museum
  31. Lost Lives Lost Lives How do you tell the story of Northern Ireland's Troubles, the conflict between Irish republicans and the British army, ... Contributed by Museum
  32. First Class Saloon Chair from RMS Cedric First Class Saloon Chair from RMS Cedric This is a chair from the first class saloon of the White Star liner, RMS Cedric (built in 1902). It has a solid heavy ... Contributed by Individual
  33. Box Brownie Camera Box Brownie Camera Box brownie camera dating from the 1920s. Contributed by Museum
  34. Portable Typewriter Portable Typewriter This typewriter illustrates how you would have had to produce your letters and reports before the invention of the ... Contributed by Museum
  35. A collection of telephones A collection of telephones A collection of telephones illustrating the changing shape and style of dialling mechanisms and hand sets. Contributed by Museum
  36. Milk Crock Milk Crock Before pasteurisation became standard, milk would have been drawn and strained before use. Contributed by Museum
  37. Bottle Churn Bottle Churn This bottle churn would have been used to make butter in the home. Contributed by Museum
  38. Chanel suit Chanel suit The weighted chain on the base of the jacket ensured correct flow in this classic 1960s Chanel suit. The cuffs are ... Contributed by Museum
  39. Knife Knife This is an old knife. We're not sure what it was used for us - whether in combat or as a working implement. Contributed by Individual
  40. Basket Hilt Sword Basket Hilt Sword This sword was found near Portadown, Co. Armagh, by the contributor's brother and father-in-law while digging the soil. ... Contributed by Individual
  41. Napoleon Lapel Pin Napoleon Lapel Pin This lapel pin shows a portrait of Napoleon I. The contributor found this at her grandmother's home in Dromore, Co. ... Contributed by Individual
  42. Cake Knife Set with Sharpening Steel Cake Knife Set with Sharpening Steel This knife set was originally owned by a master baker J McWalter Esq who ran a bakery in Cromac Street, Belfast. The ... Contributed by Individual
  43. Piece of Agricultural Machinery Piece of Agricultural Machinery This piece of machinery has a handle attached to a series of cogs with a roller beneath which would be powered at speed ... Contributed by Individual
  44. Ladies Spectacles with Pince-nez Ladies Spectacles with Pince-nez These circular reading glasses would have been held on the nose with the pince-nez mechanism when in use and then hung ... Contributed by Individual
  45. Watercolour Watercolour This original watercolour is believed to be an interior of the State Room of the RMS Titanic, built in the Belfast ... Contributed by Individual
  46. White Kid Gloves White Kid Gloves These white gloves are made of fine, kid leather and would have been machined stitched using specialist equipment. They ... Contributed by Individual
  47. Bottle Bottle This rum bottle appears to have originated from Nassau, Bahamas, and possibly contained some reviving rum brought to ... Contributed by Individual
  48. Agricultural Implement Agricultural Implement This item is some kind of agricultural implement; the contributor speculates that it could have been used as a pestle to ... Contributed by Individual
  49. Woodcut Portrait of Charles Parnell Woodcut Portrait of Charles Parnell This woodcut is from the Parnell Estate in Co. Wicklow. It portrays the Irish Nationalist politician whose political ... Contributed by Individual
  50. Parliament Buildings Folder Parliament Buildings Folder This item was stamped by the then Prime Minister, John Major during his 1994 visit to Belfast. This was in the early ... Contributed by Individual

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