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Hidden History

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Series of fascinating journeys of exploration through Ulster's byways and historic sites

Dr Éamon Phoenix unearths hidden Ulster-Scots history in a series of fascinating journeys of exploration through Ulster's byways and historic sites.

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Hidden History: Series 2

Hidden History: Series 2: Episode 3: From a 17th Century Ghost Story to a Hidden Mass Rock

From a 17th Century Ghost Story to a Hidden Mass Rock

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Episode 3: From a 17th Century Ghost Story to a Hidden Mass Rock

Series 2

BBC Radio Ulster - Hidden History, Series 2, From a 17th Century Ghost Story to a Hidden Mass Rock

Dr Éamon Phoenix journeys through south Belfast from Drumbeg to Dunmurry.

Dr Éamon Phoenix journeys through south Belfast from Drumbeg to Dunmurry. For any queries, contact series producer Laura Spence, laura.spence@bbc.co.uk.

Dr Éamon Phoenix is in South Belfast exploring Drumbeg on the banks of the River Lagan.  He visits the unique 18th century church and graveyard with its famous ghost story - and discusses the great houses of Belfast’s former linen magnates.  Continuing to Dunmurry, Éamon traces the development of this former textile village and he unearths some truly hidden history in Colin Glen.

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Dr Eamon Phoenix unearths hidden Ulster-Scots history on six journeys round Ulster.

Dr Eamon Phoenix unearths hidden Ulster-Scots history on six journeys round Ulster.  For more information, contact the Series Producer, Laura Spence by email at laura.spence@bbc.co.uk

In this second series of Hidden History, Dr Éamon Phoenix once again journeys through some of Ulster's hidden highways and byways uncovering aspects of Ulster-Scots history.  

In County Down, he travels to Dundonald village and Greyabbey; in County Antrim, he explores the scenic Antrim Coast Road from Carrickfergus to Glenarm.  Programme 3 sees Éamon in South Belfast visiting Drumbeg and the textile village of Dunmurry.  The fourth programme takes in the beautiful Inishowen Peninsula; and Programme 5 is based in County Londonderry, from Downhill to the ancient walled city.  The final programme in this series explores Hidden History in County Fermanagh.

A journey guide to accompany the series is available on request by contacting Laura Spence on 028 9033 8435 or by email - laura.spence@bbc.co.uk.

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