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Ballymoney Museum

Townhead Street
Ballymoney BT53 6BE
United Kingdom

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Derrykeighan Stone
Ballymoney Museum

The Derrykeighan stone is incised with a unique Celtic design made by people living in this region 2,000 years ago. It was discovered in 1977, built into ruined walls of St.... more

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Bronze Age Horns
Ballymoney Museum

Musical instruments from Drumabest, Co. Antrim. These beautiful horns were played by people living in the Ballymoney area 2,500 years ago. They are among the most striking... more

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18th Century Medical Book
Ballymoney Museum

'A Methodical Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Physic' was written by David Macbride (1726-1778), a doctor from Ballymoney, in 1772. It is based on a series of... more

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Periflex 3A
Ballymoney Museum

The first camera to be designed by K.G. Corfield, Limited. at their factory in Ballymoney. Corfield were the only camera manufacturers in Ireland. The ‘chequerboard’ design... more

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Prisoner of War Magazine
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A ‘Prisoner of War’ magazine published and distributed by the International Red Cross during World War Two. These magazines were published monthly and sent to prisoners’... more

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Volunteer Jug and Mug
Ballymoney Museum

Irish Volunteer jug and Independent Volunteer mug. Jugs and mugs like these were made in the 1780s to raise funds for local Volunteer Companies. These objects were part of the... more

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Butter Kegs
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These are carved, wooden containers that once held a substance known as bog butter. Bog butter is a whitish-grey, waxy, solid mass with a distinctive strong smell. It has... more

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Nocturnal
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A Nocturnal or night dial. By focusing the instrument on the stars, the time can be estimated to within 10-15 minutes. The nocturnal was invented in the 16th century. This... more

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Balnamore Mill Mail Bag
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This leather satchel was used to deliver the mail to Balnamore Mill during the 1920's. The mailbag was used by the postman, William Orr, who was blind. Despite his disability,... more

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Railway lamp
Ballymoney Museum

This lamp was used to signal engine drivers as they travelled along the broad and narrow gauge railway lines in the Ballymoney area. James Hill was a signal man in the 1950s.... more

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