Bangor was once home to one of the largest Christian schools in Ireland, was the starting point for the missionary journeys of Columbanus and Gall and the source of the Bangor Antiphonary now housed in the Ambrosian Library, Milan. In this book Ian Adamson describes how Bangor became a focus for religious life in the early medieval period.
The 1941 blitz of Belfast marked a significant turning point in the city's history, revealing its vulnerability as a key manufacturing hub. Initially considered safe from German air attacks, the unexpected bombings shattered this illusion, profoundly impacting the city's landscape and psyche. The narrative explores the consequences of this event, illustrating how it transformed Belfast into a target and reshaped its identity during a tumultuous period.
The Cruthin were the earliest inhabitants of both Britain & Ireland to whom a definite name can be given. Their story is contentious, from distant origins to their influence on the present day, a timely reminder of an often ignored common identity. This 40th anniversary edition shows that the Cruthin controversy remains as relevant as it ever was.