Victorian Times

If one object could be used to illustrate life in the mid 19th century, it is the Ballybrannagh Quilt, which includes pictures of domestic life, farming, boats, train, a hunt and a Procession in Belfast. But the collection includes a wealth of items which relate to education, health, work, politics, war and religion from this period. We also have a range of photographs which give a greater insight into the lives of ordinary people.

Ballybrannagh quil, detail

Jug with transfer decoration, William Johnson of Ballykilbeg

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