Simon Walker is the head of History and Politics at Dromore High School. He is also author of the book ‘Historic Ulster Churches’ (Pub. The Institute of Irish Studies, 2000).
In this talk, Simon is speaking about the architecture of Holy Trinity Church and how it relates to other churches of the C17th Caroline period.
Simon Walker speaks about the life and work of Bishop Jeremy Taylor, who was so influential in this diocese during the mid C17th, re-establishing Anglican worship after the Restoration and restoring churches in the Caroline tradition.
Professor Emeritus Brian M. Walker (formerly of Queen’s University, Belfast) is a historian and political scientist with particular expertise in C19th and C20th history. He is a son of the rectory, with a wide knowledge of church history; and is the author of several books on history, politics and commemorations.
In this talk, Prof. Walker helps us to understand the history of Aghalee Parish through the ages, within the context of our wider diocese and the early Christian church in this area.
Canon Jim Campbell speaks about the life and art of the famous Irish painter, Sir John Lavery, who spent part of his childhood at Soldierstown with his relatives in the Clenaghan family, and was a frequent visitor here in later life.
