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William Swanston's sash that he wore on Ulster Covenant Day, 28th September for the signing of the Covenant. Perhaps Swanston played a 'stewart-type' role on the day. William Swanston (1841-1932), who earned his living in the linen trade, was a prominent member of BNFC (first to receive Commemoration Medal in 1923) and BNHPS. He was a geologist, collaborating with Professor Lapworth, Birmingham University, on working on graptolites (elusive fossils).
Pin badge 'Firm in Ulster's Cause.' Badge associated with the Ulster Women’s Unionist Council, founded January 1911. By 1913, with over 100,000 membe...
Close up of crowds on balcony of packed Ulster Hall on Ulster Day Eve, 27th September 1912....
Anti-Home Rule demonstration at Royal Ulster Agricultural Showgrounds, April 1912....
First World War recruitment poster; 'To Irishmen. To you fellow countrymen I appeal for help to raise a brigade to fight on the Western Front.' Recrui...