We aim to promote the study of and public interest in the history, antiquities and folk-life of the Coleraine Area, and to work to preserve and facilitate access to information and items of historical interest in the area.
We aim to promote the study of and public interest in the history, antiquities and life of the greater Coleraine Area
Buy the Bann Disc. The journal of the Coleraine Historical Society. Available as a softback book from our online shop.
To promote the study and history of the greater Coleraine Area we deliver a series of talks and an annual study trip.
The Castlerock Poisoning Sensation Speaker Geoff Warke, Chair Coleraine Historical Society Tuesday 15th June 2021 7.30pm A very well attended Zoom meeting. Geoff`s story told of a dramatic incident, described in many newspapers as a `sensation`, that gripped the small village of Castlerock in 1892. Seeking to purchase an ingredient for a summer cordial, the
Link to the talk on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/colerainehistoricalsocietyni/videos/4117842381628167 Tuesday 18 May 2021 The History of the NW 200 Mervyn White The talk covered the race from its inception in 1929 up until the 90th anniversary which took place in 2019. It contains very interesting information covering the 90 years with up to date details on the
Tuesday 20 April 2021 Homes for Heroes Nigel Henderson About 45 Members and guests tuned in to watch Historian Nigel Henderson, from The History Hub Ulster, present ‘Homes for Heroes, Coleraine & Portrush Area’ on Tues 20th April. Nigel took us through the 3 types of ‘cottages’ built for WW1 Veterans, expertly researched and beautifully
16 February 2021 – `The First 100 Years of C.R.F.C & H.C. – More Than a Rugby – Talk by John Logan Click on link to view recording: https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ap1n5tKTCPCU0yZcgDXgJ2TCPtgY John Logan talked on One Hundred Years of Coleraine Rugby Football, Cricket and Hockey Club. A very enjoyable and interesting history. John is a Retired School
