Planting a Parliament Exhibition
Orange Hall, Railway Street, Lisburn 1921. Courtesy of Lisburn Museum Website
This online exhibition examines the early history and foundation of Northern Ireland, through objects, photographs and images from the museum’s collection. The story of Lisburn, a thriving market town at the heart of the Lagan Valley is set against the momentous events of 100 years ago, which led to the transformation of political, economic, civic and cultural life on the island of Ireland.
This exhibition features several sections including;
Ireland after the Great War
The better Government of Ireland
The War of Independence comes to Ulster
The Special Constabulary
The Government of Ireland Act in the South
Northern Ireland is Born
Opening the New Northern Ireland Parliament
1921: Truce and Treaty
1922
Conclusion