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Linen in Lisburn Walking tour

Linen in Lisburn- A walking tour

Come join us for a walking tour on Saturday 16th September from 11 - 12 am to uncover the legacy of Linen in Lisburn and Lagan Valley with historian and accredited tour guide John Bradbury.

The tour will illuminate key events, buildings and developments in the city from the influence of the Huguenots to the development and global influence of Barbour Threads.

Starting out in the Linen Rooms at R-Space Gallery participants will take a stroll about and stop at the following sites.

  1. Island Civic Centre

  2. Lisburn Market Square

  3. Bow Street

  4. The New Library

  5. Bow Street Mall

  6. Hilden

Return to RSpace Gallery for a warming cuppa and any follow up questions and comments. The full tour is expected to take approx 1.5hours.

Please wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. This event is FREE but attendees are encouraged to donate a minimum of £5 to support the work of R-Space Gallery ( NIC106350). Cash donations are also accepted at the door.

Image - Linen Biennale Opening courtesy of Neal Cambell.

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ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION - The durational, ephemeral and reflective qualities of flax and linen