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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 5: County Londonderry - from an Earl-Bishop to Europe's Last Walled City

County Londonderry - from an Earl-Bishop to Europe's Last Walled City

Episode 5

Episode 5: County Londonderry - from an Earl-Bishop to Europe's Last Walled City

Series 2

BBC Radio Ulster - Hidden History, Series 2, County Londonderry - from an Earl-Bishop to Europe's Last Walled City

Dr Éamon Phoenix journeys from Downhill through Limavady and Ballykelly to Derry City.

Dr Éamon Phoenix journeys from Downhill through Limavady and Ballykelly to Derry City. For any queries, contact series producer Laura Spence, laura.spence@bbc.co.uk.

Dr Éamon Phoenix is in County Londonderry.  From Downhill and Mussenden, he travels to Limavady and Ballykelly exploring the impact of the 17th century Plantation of Ulster.  Inside the historic city walls, Éamon visits the relics in St Columb’s Cathedral and considers how the city has changed over the centuries - before going to Prehen to hear the legend of Half-Hanged McNaghten.

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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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