http://www.ulsterhistory.co.uk/plaques.htm

The Ulster History Circle is a small, voluntary, not for profit organisation that places commemorative plaques in public places, in towns and villages all over Ulster, in honour of men and women who have contributed to the Province's history. Plaques are erected with the permission of the owners of the buildings.

200 out of 212 (94%) plaques have been curated

201 subjects all or unphotographed

Gender Diversity

Kennedy Kane McArthur

George Dickson 1832-1914 pioneer rose hybridist lived here

Strangford Arms Hotel, Newtownards, United Kingdom

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William Steel Dickson 1744-1824 United Irishman Minister of a church on this site

Portaferry Presbyterian Church, Portaferry, United Kingdom

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Henry George "Harry" Ferguson 1884-1960 inventor had business premises on this site

Ulster Bank building, Donegall Square East, Belfast, United Kingdom

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William Gibson 1838-1913 goldsmith and philanthropist lived here

Drumbroneth House, Dromore, United Kingdom

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W. A. Green 1870-1958 photographer lived here

Dunmore House, Belfast Road, Antrim, United Kingdom

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Professor R. M. Henry MRIA 1873-1950 the first Secretary to Academic Council 1910-1938

Lanyon Building, Queen's University of Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Francis Hutcheson 1694-1746 philosopher and teacher born in the Manse at Drumalig

The Guildhall, First Saintfield Presbyterian Church, Saintfield, United Kingdom

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Alexander Irvine 1863-1941 writer lived here

Pogue's Entry, Antrim, United Kingdom

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Philip Larkin 1922-1985 poet Sub-Librarian here 1950-1955

Old Library, Queen's University, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Sir Henry Lawrence 1806-1857 Founder of the Lawrence Schools India at school here 1815-1819

Foyle Arts Centre, Lawrence Hill, Londonderry, United Kingdom

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C. S. Lewis 1898-1963 author and critic lived here 1905-1917

"Little Lea", Circular Road, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Robert Lynd 1879-1949 writer lived here

Windsor Avenue, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Aodh Mac Aingil 1571-1626 ón Dún from Downpatrick scoláire scholar file poet easpaig bishop

gardens at Saint Patrick's Centre, Downpatrick, United Kingdom

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Thomas McCabe c.1734-1820 William Putnam McCabe c.1776-1821 United Irishmen lived in Vicinage House on this site

St Malachi's College, Antrim Road, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Sir Samuel McCaughey 1835-1919 Sheep King lived here

Cloughwater Road, Tullynewey, United Kingdom

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John Macoun 1831-1920 naturalist & explorer in Canada was born in this parish

Old School House, corner of New Forge Road/Trinity Park, Magheralin, United Kingdom

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Charles McKimm 1848-1907 First General Superintendent of Belfast Parks 1903-1907

Topical Ravine, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, United Kingdom

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W. F. Marshall 1888-1959 preacher and poet lived here

Church Road, Sixmilecross, United Kingdom

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Patriots and writers John Mitchel 1815-1875 lived here John Martin 1812-1875 died here

Ivy Brook Lodge, Drumalane Road, Newry, United Kingdom

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John 'Rinty' Monaghan 1918-1984 boxer undefeated World Flyweight Champion fought here 1948 & 1949

Kings Hall, Balmoral, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Andrew Nicholl 1804-1886 painter lived here

Church Lane, off High Street, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Stewart Parker 1941-1988 playwright born in this house

86 Larkfield Terrace, Sydenham, Belfast, United Kingdom

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H. B. Phillips 1866-1950 Impresario had his music shop Beethoven House here

Shipquay Street, Londonderry, United Kingdom

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Sir Henry Pottinger 1789-1856 First Governor of Hong Kong 1843 was born at Mount Pottinger

residential block at The Mount, Mount Pottinger, East Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Robert the Bruce 1274-1329 King of Scots 1306-1329 took refuge on this island 1306-1307

Visitor's Centre, Rathlin Island, United Kingdom

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Paul Rodgers 1834-1901 Shipbuilder lived here adjacent to shipyard

Marine Cottage, Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, United Kingdom

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Thomas Russell 1767-1803 United Irishman 'the Man from God knows where' Librarian 1794-1796

Linenhall Hall Library, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Dr. George Sigerson 1836-1925 Lia, Ollamh, údar, Gael physician, professor, writer, Gael a rugadh i Holyhill, An Srath Bán born in Holyhill, Strabane

Strabane Library, 1 Railway Street, Strabane, United Kingdom

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Robert Sullivan LL.D. 1800-1868 Educationalist and Benefactor was born in a cottage on this site

High Street, Holywood, United Kingdom

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Anthony Trollope 1815-1882 Novelist worked here as Post Office Surveyor

Custom House, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Sir Richard Wallace Bart. MP 1818-1890 Philanthropist and Art Collector built this house

Castle House, Castle Street, Lisburn, United Kingdom

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Ernest Walton 1903-1995 Physicist and Nobel Laureate at school 1915-1922

Front Door of Methodist College, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Sir William Whitla 1851-1933 Physician and Philanthropist

Sir William Whitla Hall, Queen's University, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Oscar Wilde 1854-1900 Writer and Wit at school 1864-1871

Portora Royal School, Enniskillen, United Kingdom

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The Maritime Hotel birthplace of Rhythm 'n' Blues in Belfast April 1964 stood on this site

College Square North, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Kennedy Kane McArthur [full inscription unknown]

Community Building, Knock Road, Dervock, United Kingdom

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Brian O'Nolan (Brian Ó Nualláin) (Flann O'Brien - Myles na gGopaleen) 1911 - 1966 Scribhneoir - an rugadh anseo Writer - born here

17 Bowling Green, Strabane, United Kingdom

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Francis Joseph Bigger 1863-1926 Antiquary and Celtic Revivalist opened the first premises of the Ulster Public House Association here in 1901

Crown and Shamrock, Antrim Road, Ballyvesey, Newtownabbey, United Kingdom

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Dr. James Deeny 1906-1994 Public Health Pioneer lived and had his practice here

21 Church Place, Lurgan, United Kingdom

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Sir Samuel Dill 1844-1924 Classical Scholar, Educationalist and Writer lived here

94 Malone Road, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Clara (Ma) Copley 1866-1949 boxing promoter lived here

Donegall Pass, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Morris Harding 1874-1964 sculptor lived here

Church Road, Holywood, United Kingdom

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Sir Otto Jaffe 1846-1929 Lord Mayor of Belfast 1899 and 1904 and philanthropist had his office here

Linenhall Street, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Samuel Bennett Crooks 1920-1986 first 'Black Santa'. Founder of the Dean's 'Sit-out for Charities' at the Cathedral steps 1976

St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Robert Huddleston 1814-1887 poet 'The Bard of Moneyrea' born and lived in this townland

?, Moneyrea, United Kingdom

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Danny (Robert Dennis) Blanchflower 1926-1993 footballer and journalist lived here

49 Grace Avenue, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Thomas Hunter 1831-1915 educator and social reformer founder of Hunter College New York City 1870 born near here in Kildare Street

44 Kildare Street, BT30 7TR, Ardglass, United Kingdom

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J. G. Devlin 1907-1991 Actor Lived in Oranmore Street

Falls Road Library, Belfast, United Kingdom

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David Herbison (1800-1880), the Bard of Dunclug [full inscription unknown]

Mill Street, Ballymena, United Kingdom

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Dr James McDonnell 1763-1845. Physician 'Father of Belfast medicine' lived in a house in this street.

Donegall Place, Belfast, United Kingdom

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