Templepatrick and District Historical Society Report for 2022-2013 The 2022-2023 season of Templepatrick And District Historical Society opened with a visit from Jack McKinney who entertained with extracts from his rent book-"Tales of a lifetime.. He even brought his own fan club! In October, a representative from Clifton House presented a talk on the reality of "Life in the Poor House." This contrasted our comfortable present day with the hardships of the past. Frazier Agnew came in January. He told of his research for his book"The Fallen of Newtownabbey 1914-1918."Again, a reminder of the horrors of war and the work of volunteers to preserve and maintain memorial sites. John Sheldon took part in Members, Night in February by relating the story of Johnlsean Lester. In March,Linda Houston brought the biography of Mccartney of Lissanoure who travelled widely in Europe- even visiting Russia and becoming an ambassador to China. The final meeting of the season featured Guy Wamock who presented"Operation Sandstone.. Thank you to Templepatrick Old Presbyterian church for allowing us to use their facilities and a personal thank you to Committee members who willingly helped when requested. Also, thank you to the members for your attendance and positive feedback. Coming back from Covid has not been easy as people remain reluctant to leave their homes.Hopefully,this will improve and l encourage you to spread the word and also remember to bring your cup and a friend.
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