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Postcard depicting an 'Audience at Women's Anti-Home Rule Demonstration in the Ulster Hall, 30th September 1912.'
Unionist badge 'For God and Ulster We Stand,' with Union flag and red hand in centre with crown on top....
Postcard showing the 'Ulster Cow'. A priest and John Redmond portrayed trying to tax an Ulster farmer. The cow, labelled ‘Ulster,‘ belches 'defiance' ...
Framed memo in pencil on a scrap of paper noting a 'Pilgrimage' for Roger Casement. Full text reads 4th August 1916/Pilgrimage for/Sir Roger Casemen...
War service badge issued to boy scouts, embroidered on yellow felt in maroon, 19 crown 14. Patches for sleeves of jackets....
First World War recruitment poster; 'What will your answer be when your boy asks you 'FATHER, - WHAT DID YOU DO TO HELP WHEN OUR EMPIRE FOUGHT FOR FRE...
Postcard of text of Ulster's Solemn League and Covenant, with photographic portrait of the Right Honourable Sir Edward Carson KP, MP....
First World War recruitment poster; 'Soldier's Separation Allowances. Increased rates from March 1st 1915'; published by the Parliamentary Recruiting ...
Orange sash presented to Brother Kee by his ‘brethren’ in ‘The Rising Sons of India’ lodge, which was formed within 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles....
Booklet remembering 'The Easter Proclamation 1916,' with an image of the dying Cú Chulainn on the back. A bronze sculpture of the dead Cú Chulainn sta...
Home Rule Demonstration March 31st 1912 Committee badge. This demonstration took place in O’Connell Street, Dublin. Four platforms were erected close ...
World War I recruitment poster; '1805 "England Expects" 1915 Are you doing your Duty to-day?' Image featuring Admiral Nelson against a fiery sky. Parl...
First World War Recruitment poster; 'Women in Britain say Go!' This poster, produced by E V Kealey, in 1915 for the First World War British Army Recru...
Postcard showing 'The Great Ulster Unionist Demonstration, Balmoral Show Grounds, Belfast, April 9th, 1912.' The Co. Wicklow Contingent Marching Past....
'God Save the Queen' postcard on Union Jack front design, also printed on it are the early notes/bars of the National Anthem. Post dated 5th Sept. 190...
Postcard depicting the view of the crowds on 'Ulster Day.' Unionist Clubmen marching into City Hall to sign the Ulster Solemn League and Covenant, 28t...
Anti-Home Rule photographic postcard of The Right Honourable The Viscount Templtown, with shield bearing red hand of Ulster flanked by lions and ban...
Photographic postcard showing an Orange Parade in the rain with street lined with people under umbrellas and temperance banner carried in the foregrou...
Postcard featuring ‘Mr.Churchill sends a message to Ulster,' drawing of Bangor of British troopships allegedly being sent to help quell Ulster on 26th...
Postcard showing Ulster Volunteer Force Camp at Baronscourt, Co. Tyrone. Groups washing up, entitled 'A Wash Up.'...
Postcard showing portrait image of 'Henry O'Neill,' "Councillor who has consented to become the Conservative and Unionist Candidate for South Belfast ...
Postcard showing Mr. Bonar Law, Walter Long, Sir Edward Carson and Lord Londonderry watching the march past of 100,000 Irish Unionists, Belfast April ...
Coloured graphic postcard featuring King William on his white horse entitled 'William III Prince of Orange crossing the Boyne.' From the 'No Surrender...
Badge with pin fastening. Blue, white and red ribbon, printed in gold, Fete Francaise 5th, 6th & 7th Sept., 1918. Label on back inscribed 'Badge of ev...
Photographic postcard of 'Sir Edward and Lady Carson.' This is Carson with his second and younger wife....
Easter Rising postcard showing the "Ruins of GPO, Dublin." One of a set of six....
Postcard showing 'The Flag of the Ulster Volunteer Force,' with verse from 'Rule Britannia' underneath....
36th Ulster Division Flag. In the centre the Hand of Ulster surmounted by a crown. Above sewn on in orange cloth "36th (ULSTER) DIVISION". Below "BASE...
Postcard depicting 'Sir Edward Carson & Colonel Wallace' inspecting papers together. Colonel Wallace was an Orange leader and South African veteran....
Coloured graphic postcard 'No Surrender, The Protestant religion I will maintain.’ Featuring William III, Prince of Orange on horse and landing at Car...
Anti-Home Rule postcard featuring Redmond driving a pig with Asquith’s face along a road past a signpost with one sign pointing towards Home Rule and ...
First World War recruitment poster; 'What in the end will settle this war? Trained men. It is your duty to become one. Enlist now'; published by the P...
Easter Rising postcard showing the 'Ruins of Hotel Metropole and corner of GPO.' One of a set of six....
Photographic postcard of Craigavon, home of James Craig, with inserted image of Craig, inscription adds 'Guarded during the visit of Sir Edward Carso...
First World War recruitment poster; 'I was not idle'; Published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London; poster no.98 'The greatest task whi...
First World War recruitment poster; ' "No price can be too high when honour and freedom are at stake" The Prime Minister'; published by the Parliament...
Postcard showing the 'West Belfast UVF Special Service Corps,' carrying Mauser Rifles at Review 6th June, 1914, described by Sir Edward Carson as some...
Printed ballad entitled 'The Island Heroes'. A ballad similar to that of the 'Battle of the Bone' describing 'murderous Sinn Fein' trying to kill Pro...
Postcard showing 'The Ill-Fated White Star Liner "Titanic" (45,000 Tons) Sunk by Collision with an Iceberg, April 15th 1912, with A Loss of 1,500 Soul...
First World War propaganda poster; 'If:- one 6000 ton grain ship is sunk, then 2, 560, 000 (4 1/2 lb) weekly rations of bread are lost'. A poster rais...
White painted kitchen chair belonging to Edward Cushnahan, Belfast. On the bottom of the seat of the chair are pasted two photocopied photographs of C...
Postcard featuring ‘Lloyd George’s favourite dinner’ – an anti-Liberal policy postcard, featuring his ‘cod and sauce.’ The AH Series, printed in Engla...
German soldier's cigarette box containing three German cigarettes and one torn in half. Box marked '1914' and 'W.' The box has the words of a famous m...
Photographic postcard of 'Unionist Headquarters, Old Town Hall,' Belfast, clearly shows a Union Jack flag on top....
Anti-Home Rule postcard 'Cock of the North', drawn by W. Wargon. The fighting cock, called Ulster, crows with delight at the thought of a fight....
Postcard showing ‘The Island Magee man’s conversion to the Unionist cause.’ An old Islandmagee farmer when given an account of the happenings at Larne...
Anti-Home Rule postcard featuring 'The New Map: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ulster.' Ulster and Britain coloured red; verse reading 'May Brita...
Anti-Home Rule postcard ‘Have you forgotten – shall British troops be used against Ulster? ‘ Boer war Scots soldier points Redmond to a poster procla...
Anti Home Rule postcard depicting a graveyard scene called ‘West Belfast voters’ depot – Joe’s last call.’ Card depicitng Joe Gabriel (Devlin) blowin...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Justify the faith of your fathers, and earn the gratitude of your children. Enlist To-day!'; published by the Par...
Reserved ticket, costing two shillings and sixpence, for a public meeting held at Celtic Park Football Grounds on 8th February 1912 under the auspices...
First World War recruitment poster; 'German cruelty to British prisoners. Take up the sword of justice. Enlist today.' Published by the Parliamentary ...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Men to delay is dangerous when your country needs you. Enlist now'; published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Com...
Anti-Home Rule photographic postcard of Major T. V. P. McCammon, Deputy Grand Secretary of Provincial grand Lodge of Ulster, with shield bearing red ...
Postcard featuring a poem, 'Ulster's ABC.' Easily Digested. No Tonic Required. "C is for Carson, the ‘bhoy’ whom they fear, D is for Devlin who used t...
Coloured graphic postcard featuring William III, Prince of Orange, at the Battle of the Boyne. ‘Truth, unity and concord.’...
Printed ballad entitled 'The Belfast Orange Huns', A Catholic nationalist ballad "Because we claim the Church of Rome to be our only guide, and won't ...
Postcard depicting a moment during the Easter Rising 1916. Irish Rebellion May 1916. 'The General Post Office, Dublin (rebel headquarters) destroyed.'...
Postcard 'The Suffragettes - Are we downhearted? No!' Featuring policeman carrying off a woman holding a placard 'Votes for Women.' Artwork by Donald ...
Easter Rising postcard of 'General view showing ruined D. B. C. restaurant.' Note the postcard states a Sinn Fein rebellion - these postcards were pub...
Postcard showing 'Mr Chamberlain at Glasgow: "I take up the position of a Pioneer." 'The Orchid' boat with Union Jack Flag looking ahead to the 'Unkno...
Postcard showing 36th Ulster Division at Finner training camp. Group of men lined up in formation with rifles in hand tents in the background....
First World War recruitment poster; 'Theres room for you. Enlist to-day.' froman original drawing by W.A. Fry. Poster shows a cheery scene of soldier...
Leather Safety Match Container. Two piece container which has rough striking strip of metal on bottom. The slide on top has two cut away portions to f...
Piece of Mansion House Flag, Dublin, pulled down in a riot during the Second Boer War, 1900. The riot occurred on March 1st 1900 outside the Mansion ...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Great Britain's Save Or Starve. Join the League of National Safety. Write or call:- Ministry of Food, Grosvenor H...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Eat Less Bread' Food committee poster, with these three simple words in 'handwritten' font. Campaign to encourage...
First World War recruitment poster; 'It's our Flag. Fight for it. Work for it.' A poster focusing on a draped, vivid Union Jack and urging everyone to...
Anti-Home Rule postcard depicting the Union Jack Flag 'Ulster 1914,' and red hand symbol with two rifles crossed. ‘In the hush of desperation to conqu...
Postcard showing 'The Great Unionist Demonstration at Ulster Hall, Belfast, on Eve of Covenant Day (Sept. 27th, 1912). General view of Platform....
First World War recruitment poster; 'AT THE FRONT! Every fit Briton should join our brave men at the Front. ENLIST NOW.' Recruitment poster with soldi...
First World War recruitment poster; '4 Questions to men who have NOT enlisted'; published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London; poster no...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Britain is fighting for the freedom of Europe and to defend your mothers, wives and sisters from the horrors of w...
World War I recruitment poster; ' There are three types of men. Those who hear the call and obey. Those who delay. And the Others. To which do you bel...
First World War; Food Committee poster 42; 'We risk our lives to bring you food. It's up to you not to waste it. "A message from our seamen." A sailo...
Postcard depicting 'Searching for Arms in Ulster.' Police search a woman’s bedroom, while on the wall hangs the text ‘Seek and ye shall find.’ Histori...
Ribbon badge with safety pin fastening, blue rectangle with white border, on which a white shield bearing a red hand, at the bottom a white label insc...
Postcard 'A Picked Guard of Honour. Men of Workman & Clark's and North-East Unionist Club' marching to Midland Railway Station to welcome Mr. Bonar La...
Photographic postcard of Charles Craig M.P., with shield bearing red hand of Ulster flanked by lions and banner saying' We Won't have Home Rule' and...
Postcard showing 'Ireland With The Lid Off.' Depicting map of Ireland with Ulster (lid) open with Volunteers with rifles and bullets bursting out. Nat...
Postcard showing Ulster Volunteer Force Camp at Baronscourt, Co. Tyrone. Men massed in front of Baronscourt House, entitled 'Camp Service.'...
Anti-Home Rule postcard depicting Asquith trying to lead the horse (Ulster) to the water (Home Rule) but the horse is determined not to go anywhere ne...
Volume One Number One of 'The Republic', featuring advertisement for two new plays at the Ulster Literary Theatre (President Francis Joseph Bigger) an...
First World War recruitment poster; 'It's worth while! That's why. Buy War Savings Certificates'; published by the Scottish War Savings Committee, 92 ...
Blue enamel badge with gilt lettering 'PROTEST AGAINST HOME RULE' - harp and crown; red, white and blue ribbon; from a bar inscribed ' ALBERT HALL 191...
Coloured graphic postcard of the sailing ship 'The Mountjoy breaking the Boom,' at Derry; from the 'No Surrender' series....
First World War recruitment poster; 'Safe as- The British Empire. National War Bonds.' Poster no. 88 A poster to advocate purchase of National War Bon...
Postcard showing the view, from behind Queen Victoria's statue, of the crowds outside City Hall on 'Ulster Covenant Day Belfast Sept. 28th 1912.' The...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Save the wheat and help the fleet. Eat less bread.' Merchant shipping bringing imported food supplies into Britai...
Irish Defence Forces Cap. Green cloth, leather chin strap with plain brass buttons. Brass "sunburst" badge. Leather sweat band, lining torn out. Oglai...
Anti-Home Rule postcard featuring an image modelled on the pre-Raphaelite P.H Calderon’s painting of the biblical tale of Ruth (Ulster)having to leave...
Facsmile of Stamp issued by the Irish Republic during the Easter Rebellion, 1916. Printed in May 1916, this label commemorates the three Fenians; Will...
Photographic postcard showing 'Ulster Volunteers Manoeuvres, Derry Section,' depicting motorcycle dispatch riders at Baronscourt, Co. Tyrone....
Postcard showing 36th Ulster Division at Finner training camp. Group of men lined up with tents in the background....
Photographic postcard portrait of Sergeant Michael O'Leary V.C. Irish Guard afterwards commissioned into the Connaght Rangers, wearing his Victoria Cr...
Postcard printed and posted from Canada. Union Jack with the phrase – ‘The flag that braved the battles and the breeze a thousand years.’ c.1900....
Set of five identical postcards in original sales envelope. Anti-Home Rule postcard featuring an image modelled on the pre-Raphaelite P.H Calderon’s p...
Coloured photographic postcard featuring crowds at the opening of Provisional Government in Belfast; Entitled 'Belfast Makes History'....
First World War recruitment poster; 'Answer the call right quickly'; Banner-type recruitment poster, utilising the flags of the allied nations, France...
Postcard featuring the text of 'The UVF March.' "Come view the Patriot army strong, the marching Volunteers, and feel how nobly Ulster's wrong..."...
Badge; Gilt and enamel Union Jack flag in full colour, crowned set on a wreath of roses, shamrock, thistle with a scroll at the bottom inscribed "QUIS...
Photographic postcard of Carson posing at door of train carriage, inscribed 'Sir Edward Carson leaving Belfast for Enniskillen to open Ulster Day Camp...
Platform ticket for a Public meeting held in the Ulster Hall Belfast on 8th February 1907 under the auspices of the Ulster Liberal Association. The m...
Anti-Home Rule postcard depicting 'Ulster' maiden with Union Jack flag declaring "Freedom & Love, We Want Both; For Love We Will give Life , for Freed...
Anti-Home Rule postcard; 'Joah's Ark' with satirical cartoon with a portrayal of nationalist West Belfast as a place of no hygiene and rank voter impe...
Anti-Home Rule postcard depicting a defiant young woman with her rifle ready to defend Ulster. 'Ulster 1914 - Deserted! Well - I Can Stand Alone.'...
First World War recruitment poster, 'Boys! Come Along You're Wanted.' Profile image of a British infantryman, an eager soldier to travel and serve. He...
Anti-Home Rule photographic postcard of Col. R. H. Wallace, Grand Master Belfast Orangemen and Secy. Prov. Grand Lodge of Ulster, with shield bearing...
Postcard depicting a moment during the Easter Rising 1916. Irish Rebellion May 1916. 'The interior of the Ballroom, Imperial Hotel, Dublin, after the ...
Coloured graphic postcard featuring William III, Prince of Orange on horse with Orange symbolism. ‘The Asserter of Liberty and Deliverer of Nations.' ...
Postcard depicting ‘West Belfast sub-tenancy ‘ – a portrayal of a West Belfast street where everyone is filthy and uncivilised, assuming how things wo...
Anti-Liberal policy postcard, ‘A Grand Members’ concert’ at Westminster including ‘sleight of hand tricks’ such as the introduction of compulsory ‘In...
First World War recruitment poster; 'In Her Hour of Need Your Country Calls for You.' Published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London; pos...
Coloured postcard with the text of 'Ulster's Solemn Covenant 1912' surmounted by crossed Union flags. "Being covninced in our consciences that Home Ru...
Postcard showing the Ulster Gun Running. "Bravo Ulster" The mystery ship "Fanny" (which is wrongly portrayed here) unloading at Larne Harbour. Alongsi...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Single Men, hundreds and thousands of married men have left their homes to fight for King & Country. Show your ap...
Anti-Home Rule postcard featuring 'No Home Rule' shown defiantly with a rifle in the air and a Union Jack flag in background. 'Let our flag run out st...
Postcard showing the crowds of people on 'Ulster Day Belfast Sept. 28th 1912.' The Procession entering City Hall to sign the Covenant against Home Rul...
First World War recruitment poster; 'What in the end will Settle the War? Trained Men it is your Duty to Become One.'; published by the Parliamentary ...
Anti-Home Rule postcard 'Our Freedom born of a race to freedom born we scorn the Boon to barter We yield to none beneath the sun. This God-given Chart...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Eat Less Bread.' Campaign to encourage modest consumption of bread EAT LESS BREAD – national ration is 4lb per we...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Rally Round the Flag. Every Fit Man Wanted'; Published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London; poster ...
Easter Rising postcard showing 'The Sinn Fein Revolt in Dublin - Interior of the Ruined Main Sorting Room in the Post Office.' Rotary Photographic Ser...
Postcard depicting a moment during the Easter Rising 1916. Irish Rebellion May 1916. 'A Group of Officers with the captured rebel flag.'...
Novelty photographic postcard showing Orange band with drummers carrying banner superimposed with portrait of carson and Anti-Home Rule sentiments, wh...
Two postcards entitled 'The Political ABC,' A stands for Asquith, Redmond's wee poodle. B stand for Birrell, the Hiberians' noodle.. etc. One lists th...
Postcard showing the 'UVF (Ulster Volunteer Force) South Belfast Regiment En Route for Balmoral,' 27th September, 1913....
First World War recruitment poster; 'Food - Don't Waste it' 1 - buy it with thought. 2 - cook it with care. 3 - use less wheat and meat. 4 - serve ju...
Postcard showing 'The Headquarters of the Ulster Unionist Council and Unionist Clubs of Ireland, Belfast.' Unionist Clubs dated back to 1893, at the t...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Pay Your 5/- for this and help crush the Germans. Apply at the nearest Post Office'; published by the Parliamenta...
German matchbox holder inscribed on front with a crown surrounded by a laurel wreath border with the words Gott Mit Uns (God With Us). German soldiers...
Postcard showing 'The Great Review at Balmoral, 27th Sept. 1913.' A General View, showing some of the troops....
Anti-Home Rule postcard featuring Carrickfergus Castle under Home Rule, with J. Devlin, proprietor of the harbour bar; slogan 'Support Irish Industry'...
Postcard featuring a photograph of Sir Carson and General Richardson addressing Lady Kennedy when inspecting the Parade of Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF...
First World War recruitment poster; ' Wanted - Men Munitions Money. If you can neither enlist nor make munitions, buy the new 4.5% war loan!' Publishe...
Anti-Home Rule postcard featuring a cartoon of Carson declining a skull inscribed 'Home Rule' from John Redmond, saying 'Take it away, it smells; been...
Postcard depicting the ‘Searching for arms in Ulster' Historic events Number Twelve.’ RIC men perched on a rooftop....
Postcard featuring 'The New White Star Liner "Olympic" 45,000 tons gross register. 66,000 tons displacement. Built by harlnad & Wolff, Belfast: Launch...
Typed carbon of ballad entitled 'The Battle of Seaforde Street' - anti-nationalist song....
First World War recruitment poster, 'Boys Come Over Here You're Wanted.' Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster No.82. He stands against a yellow s...
First World War recruitment poster; 'War Savings Associations in His Majesty's ships'; poster no.70. A poster advertising 'war savings certificates' a...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Come Along Boys! Enlist Today.' Extract from letter written in the trenches of the Aisne by General Sir Horace Sm...
Ulster Solemn League and Covenant Printing Plate. This plate was used to print the souvenir copies of Ulster’s Solemn League and Covenant. Rather tha...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Are you saving for the children? Save for their education and give them a start in life. Buy War Savings Certific...
Photographic portrait postcard of Sir Edward Carson, From a photograph by Russell....
Ulster Unionist Convention badge 1893. A crowned white metal bar with long pin fastening. Inscribed "United We Stand, Belfast Demonstration 1983. Atta...
Postcard depicting a moment during the Easter Rising 1916. Irish Rebellion May 1916. 'Soldiers holding a Dublin Street.'...
Photographic postcard of William Moore M.P. for North Armagh, with shield bearing red hand of Ulster flanked by lions and banner saying' We Won't ha...
Coloured graphic postcard of a painting depicting a scene from 'The Siege of Derry',' adapted from a painting by Romeyn de Hooghe. From the 'No Surren...
War Munition with half moon fastening. A crowned shield on which crossed cannon. Round the shield a scroll inscribed "War Munition Volunteer". Warrant...
Anti-Home Rule postcard featuring 'Belfast Under Home Rule' - portraying the Albert Clock being demolished and a statue of John Redmond being erected....
First World War recruitment poster; 'War Bonds. Feed the Guns!'; Illustrator Bert Thomas. Dramatic poster for War Bonds, featuring several huge pieces...
Postcard depicting 'Bravo, Ulster Volunteers!' The Track of the Gun Runners at Larne, as seen from Islandmagee....
Postcard celebrating the Curragh Mutiny and its ‘noble band’ of officers. 'In Memory of a Plot that Failed. March 20th 1914 - "Officers at the Curragh...
Anti-Home Rule postcard entitled 'Ulster's Prayer - Don't Let Go!' It depicts an Englishman trying to pull Ulster away from the looming 'Home Rule roc...
First World War recruitment poster; 'What in the end will settle this war? Trained men. It is your duty to become one'; Published by the Parliamentary...
Postcard depicting an imagined scene of UVF men being mown down by the British Army. ‘Ulster’s only crime – Loyalty to the flag’ – Is it coming to thi...
Postcard depicting ‘Full Steam Ahead’ – the Home Rule vessel hits the rocks with Commander Redmond on board and First Engineer Asquith. Commander Redm...
Postcard showing 'The Great Ulster Unionist Demonstration, April 1912.' Unionist Clubs and Orangemen marching in columns. Sixteen abreast, past saluti...
Photographic postcard showing Orange Procession through Ballynahinch with lambeg drummers of fife and drums on 12th July. Message on back reads 'What ...
Postcard showing uniformed men representing Britain, Irish National Volunteers and Ulster Volunteers flanking a sailor with a sword in one hand and a ...
Photographic postcard showing principal members of the Provisional Government of Ulster in formal attire. Including William Moore, Lord Dunleath, Lord...
First World War plaque - circle cross with an angel in centre with a crown at her feet. He Died for Freedom and Honor - In Memory of.. plaque is blank...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Buy National War Bonds regularly week by week'; issued by The National War Savings Committee, London National War...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Are you content for him to fight for you? Won't you do your bit? We shall win but YOU must help'; Published by th...
Photographic postcard of Captain James Craig, M.P. for East Down, with shield bearing red hand of Ulster flanked by lions and banner saying' We Won't...
Postcard depicting a moment during the Easter Rising 1916. 'Talbot Street, Dublin held against a rebel charge. Picture taken under fire.'...
First World War recruitment poster; 'The kitchen is the key to victory. Eat less bread'; Poster no. 22. This poster signifies the war time need for wo...
Easter Rising postcard showing 'The Sinn Fein Revolt in Dublin - General View of the Devastated City.' Rotary Photographic Series. Note the postcard s...
Coloured graphic postcard featuring an Orange Band, entitled 'The Protestant Boys shall carry the Drum.' From the 'No Surrender' Series....
First World War proganda poster; 'The World's Verdict on Germany.' The Considered Judgement of the Civilised World is that Germany was Responisble for...
Postcard showing 'A World's Record. One Third of a Mile of Iron and Steel in Two Ships. The White Star Liners "Olympic" and "Titanic" at Belfast.' The...
Photographic postcard of crowded platform during the great demonstration at the Ulster Hall Belfast on the eve of Covenant Day (September 27th 1912) ...
Photographic postcard portrait of Sir Edward Carson, clearly wearing his Unionist Clubs of Ireland membership badge. Part of the 'Real Photo Series.'...
Postcard featuring 'The Ulster Volunteers'; "When you've talked about all Ulster and you know her cause is just, And you've ended all great speeches w...
36th Ulster Division British Expeditionary Force 1916 Christmas Card...
Postcard showing Ulster Volunteer Force Camp at Baronscourt, Co. Tyrone. Men lined up in formation with Baronscourt House in background entitled 'Lead...
First World War recruitment poster; 'If you cannot join the army, try and get a recruit'; published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London;...
Graphic postcard entitled 'Full Steam Ahead' showing the boat of Home Rule running aground on a reef named Ulster. Reproduced from the Belfast Weekly ...
First World War recruitment poster; ‘Don’t stand looking at this – go and help!’ Profile of soldiers with fixed bayonets leaving a trench to advance. ...
Postcard depicting a moment during the Easter Rising 1916. Irish Rebellion May 1916. 'The wreck they made of Church Street, Dublin.'...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Your King and Country Need You. Join the Army Until the War is Over.' Published by the Parliamentary Recruiting C...
White ribbon badge with inscription in red 'Belfast Docks Buffet', in blue '1915-1919' sewn on to medal eye. REVERSE: Victory to right, holding sword ...
Photographic postcard with image of Royal Avenue Belfast, with uniformed soldier to left, surmounted by Union Flag and Ulster Flag motto 'We're Doing ...
Postcard featuring 'The Oath of the Ancient Order of Hibernians,' Formerly known as the Ribbonmen and the Whiteboys. President Joseph Devlin, Leader J...
Printed ballad with music entitled 'Ulsterland' (The Ulster Anthem), words by W. K. Gibson. Words and Music Two shillings 'available at all Music Sell...
Water Bottle. As issued to the Ulster Volunteer Force. Circular, metal covered with khaki felt, web carrying strap held by 3 eyes. Marked in black "NY...
Postcard showing Ulster Volunteer Force Camp at Baronscourt, Co. Tyrone. Group of men at work, entitled 'Building Camp Kitchen.'...
Anti-Home Rule photographic postcard of Dawson Bates, secretary of the U.U.C (Ulster Unionist Council), with shield bearing red hand of Ulster flanke...
Cream embroidered silk collar with rose briar motifs, believed to have been removed from a tweed coat. This collar was embroidered by Lily Yeats, sist...
Postcard featuring 'The Ulster Men (1605-1913).' "The seams of the Empire start open and crack." Verses by William Moore, June 1913. With red border. ...
Postcard featuring the emblems of England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland together. 'United We Stand, Divided We Fall.' Post dated 25th May 1900. Addr...
Anti-Home Rule postcard featuring Donegall Place, Belfast, Under Home Rule - City Hall in ruins, Robinson and Cleaver's is To Let, and statues of Dil...
Postcard titled 'Bravo! Ulster Volunteers.' Asquith is pictured with a British soldier reluctant to put down the UVF and there is a poem, including th...
First World War recruitment poster; 'War Loan. Back the empire with your savings. Invest now. Apply for details at nearest post office'; published by ...
Easter Rising postcard showing 'East side of Sackville Street from O'Connell's Bridge. The building in the centre was the D. B. C.' One of a set of si...
Postcard showing an 'Audience at Ulster Hall Meeting, addressed by Sir Edward Carson and other prominent leaders, on Ulster Day Eve, Sept. 27th, 1912....
UVF Pass Card; Victoria Battalion. Belonging to Thomas Ferguson, 244 Newtownards Road, Belfast....
Postcard showing an image of the 'UVF (Ulster Volunteer Force) - Flying Squadron at Balmoral, 27th Sept., 1913.'...
Postcard showing 'Ulster Day Belfast Sept. 28th 1912.' Orangemen and Unionist Clubs marching to the City Hall, Belfast, to sign the Covenant against ...
Postard showing Joseph Chamberlain trying to wake up someone, "Wake up, wake up, 'tis eleven of the clock." Political connotations unclear. A postcar...
Badge with pin fastening of a portrait of Sir Edward Carson, with a red, white and blue border. Carson, born in Dublin in 1854, was an Irish barriste...
British Army dress sword, dumbell blade. The guard has G.V. cypher on a leaf design, and inscribed on the inside "Presented to Lt., B. D. Parkinson - ...
Postcard depicting 'Edward Carson and the Irish Unionist Parliamentary Party.'...
Souvenir flag '25th September 1911,' featuring two Union Jack flags, Red Hand of Ulster and a Crown with banner inscribed ‘Naught Shall Make Us Rue If...
Ulster Unionist Convention 1892 Bannerette depicting "Sons of Empire" and names of the colonies of the British Empire. On obverse in stencilled white ...
Easter Rising postcard showing 'The Sinn Fein Revolt in Dublin - The Ruins of Liberty Hall.' Rotary Photographic Series. Note the postcard states a S...
Postcard featuring 'The New White Star Liner "Olympic" (45,000 tons), successfully launched October 20, 1910.'...
Postcard showing Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) Camp at Baronscourt, Co. Tyrone.Men lined up in formation with Baronscourt House in background entitled ...
Postcard showing image of Edward Carson leaving Belfast for Enniskillen to open Ulster Day Campaign....
Press ticket to the Connolly Commemoration in the I.W.W.U. (Irish Women's Worker's Union) Hall, Fleet Street, Dublin, with guest peakers Mrs Nora Conn...
Photographic autographed postcard portrait of Sir Edward Carson....
Photographic postcard of Holywood Unionist Club members assembling to parade, near Belfast Lough, to take part in the Unionist Demonstration of 9th Ap...
Anti-Home Rule postcard 'The Home Rule Rout', drawn by W. Watson. Ulster bulldog chases a Home Rule fox. 'A fox for slyness.'...
Presentation volume to Lord Carson of Duncairn by the the Loyalists of Northern Ireland. 'This Album containing the names of Ulster Loyalists, was pre...
Postcard depicting a scene showing the ‘Searching for arms in Ulster – Historic Events Number Nine’. RIC men searching clumsily in barrels and dog ken...
Photographic postcard of Carson on platform speaking at presumably one of the Ulster Day campaigns; 'We Will Not Have Home Rule for Ireland.'...
Anti-Home Rule postcard with image of King William III and featuring Col. Wallace, Edward Carson and Captain Craig declaring 'We Will Not Have Home Ru...
Postcard with image of wounded soldier being supported by nurse with 'Ulster' written across the front of her cap. Artwork by William Conor; sold in a...
Ulster Unionist Convention 1893 badge. A crowned white metal bar with long pin fastening. Inscribed "United We Stand, Belfast Demonstration 1983. Atta...
Printed paper on wood, entitled `HARK HARK THE DOGS DO BARK'. A map of Europe showing British bulldog, French poodle, Russian bear, Belgian griffon an...
Booklet entitled 'The Rebellion in Dublin, April, 1916.' Features photographic images of the destruction of Lower Sackville Street, Liberty Hall (the ...
Postcard featuring 'The SS "Titanic" Foundered April 15th, 1912, on her ill-fated maiden voyage to New York', only 705 being saved out of a total of 2...
Balcony ticket for a Public meeting held in the Ulster Hall on the evening of 8th February 1912 under the auspices of the Ulster Liberal Association,...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Waste not, Want not! Save the nation's bread. National ration 4lb each per week.' A poster with the plea to 'save...
Photographic postcard portrait of Sir Edward Carson, photo by Russell....
Coloured graphic postcard featuring vessel from Belfast Steamship Company. ‘Express Steamers Patriotic, Graphic and Heroic.’...
Anti-Home Rule postcard ' Who Said Home Rule', showing an Ulster combatant armed with no less than five assorted weapons and an ammo box, bag of kit ...
Parliamentary Recruiting Committe poster No.118 'Join the brave throng that goes marching along'; Original artwork by Gerald Wood. The poster shows a...
Postcard printed with poem 'Ulster's Reward', by William Watson, first published in the Times newspaper on 14th Sept 1912. Reverse of postcard refers ...
Easter Rising postcard showing 'The Sinn Fein Revolt in Dublin - the Metropole Hotel, Post Office and Nelson Column.' Rotary Photographic Series. Note...
Postcard depicting the 'Belfast Volunteers at Balmoral, 27th September, 1913.'...
Photographic postcard of the Windsor and Stranmillis Unionist Club, Belfast, parading on April 9th 1912 for the great anti-home rule Unionist Demonstr...
Coloured graphic postcard featuring 'Apprentice Boys of Derry,' entitled 'Walker inciting the Apprentice Boys to shut the gates of Derry'; from the 'N...
Anti-Home Rule postcard featuring 'Paddies' fighting with shillelaghs inscribed 'Home Rule Parliament 1915. Discussing the Military Defences of the Ki...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Save the Food.' Published by the Minstry of Food - Food Controller Poster No.53.Imploring people to ration and no...
A Reg Carter postcard depicting an unidentified scene from British politics. Carter was a famous cartoonist and illustrator for the early Beano comics...
Graphic postcard, illustrated by William Conor, depicting the 'Charge of the Ulster Division' at Thiepval 1st July 1916. With quotation from The Times...
Anti-Home Rule Postcard of a mock programme of the Imperial Theatre, Westminster. Sketches of performances eg. 'Sir Edward Carson and Miss ERIN will a...
Easter Rising postcard showing 'Looking from Nelson Pillar down North Earl Street.' One of a set of six....
Photographic postcard from 'Ulster Will Fight Series' No.26 showing troops reviewed by Sir Edward Carson and General Richardson at Clandeboye....
Postcard; 'The Ulster Volunteers' (UVF) featuring an unionist ballad. ‘It’s a great fight, a straight fight and Ulster will not waver or delay. For ou...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Why aren't you in khaki? You'll be wanted. Enlist at once'; published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, ...
Postcard featuring text of 'The Chronicle of the Health Insurance Stamp.' A simulated legend featuring various Liberal bogey men including ‘the chief ...
Postcard showing 'The Day's Work O'er.' Messers Harland & Wolff's workmen leaving off. 19,000 men were employed at one time during the building of the...
First World War recruitment poster; 'The Empire needs men! The overseas states all answer the call. Helped by the young lions, the old lion defies his...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Every pound invested in National War Bonds means more ships, more food and earlier victory.' Illustrator A. J. de...
Ulster Unionist Demonstration 1912 badge with pin fastening. Inscribed "UNION IS STRENGTH ULSTER UNIONIST DEMONSTRATION 1912". Attached to the bar a w...
Easter Rising postcard showing "Eden Quay from O'Connell's Bridge." One of a set of six....
Postcard showing 'The Great Ulster Unionist Demonstration, Balmoral Show Grounds, Belfast, April 9th, 1912.' Sir Edward Carson putting the resolution ...
Ulster Unionist Convention 1892. A crowned white metal bar with long pin fastening. Inscribed "UNION IS STRENGTH ULSTER UNIONIST CONVENTION 1982. Atta...
Princess Mary's Gift Box, embossed top, centre, head of Princess Mary to left, dividing 'M M', names of allies on corners 'Christmas 1914' below. As p...
Postcard showing 'Ulster at Bay as in 1690 and Now.' Macaulay, writing of the Seige of Derry, 1690 says: "There, at length on teh verge of the ocean, ...
Postcard depicting a moment during the Easter Rising 1916. 'Sackville Street in flames. A photograph taken by a "Daily Sketch" photographer under fire...
Pair of spectacles with adjustable ear tapes, issued to low category German troops, First World War. Includes spectacle tin box. With the development...
Postcard entitled 'A Rale Irish Blackthorn (Carsonitis Shillelagensis),' featuring a photograph of Carson's head affixed to the shaft of a shillelagh;...
Printed anti-catholic nationalist ballad entitled 'The Sinn Fein Rout.' First verse "Have you heard about the trouble that started in July, the Fenian...
First World War recruitment poster; ' "It is going to be a long, drawn-out struggle. We shall not sheathe the sword until Belgium recovers all, and mo...
Unionist poster 'Important Notice - "I desire that it should be made plain on all occasions that the sole object of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) i...
Postcard depicting the 'Gun Running at Bangor, Co. Down, April 25th, 1914.'...
Unionist lapel badge, 'The Union We Will Maintain, One Flag.'...
Photographic postacrd of West Belfast UVF Special Service Corps, carrying Mauser Rifles at Review 6th June 1914, described by Sir Edward Carson as som...
Postcard depicting ‘Searching for Arms in Ulster,' RIC men searching an Ulsterman who is wearing an ‘Ulster’ greatcoat. The card assures us that ‘abou...
Postcard showing 'Ulster Volunteer Force Camp at Baronscourt', Co. Tyrone. Showing a group of men and tents....
Postcard of poem 'Ulster's Watch,' by Thomas Canning - dedicated to our Brave Leaders - Sir Edward Carson and Mr Bonar Law, and our grand Old Orange I...
Anti-Home Rule postcard entitled 'Belfast Under Home Rule Making a Site for the Statue of King John the First of Ireland,' featuring the Albert Clock...
Black pen with traces of dried blood on the nib. This pen was used to sign the Ulster Covenant in the blood of its owner. It belonged to Major Fred Cr...
First World War recruitment poster; 'The Holy War. Victory Bringeth Peace Finally'; published by the Daily Mail, London; Saturday August 25th 1917 no....
First World War recruitment poster; 'Everyone should do his bit. Enlist now.' Poster with boy scout standing musing in front of a wall covered in recr...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Stand not upon the order of your going but go at once. Enlist now'; Published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Com...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Back them Up. My duty. Invest in the War Loan'; published by the Parliamentary War Savings Committee, London; ill...
Printed ballad entitled 'The Battle of the Bone', composed by Agnes Lockington, 16 Bowness Street. First verse " Ye Loyal-hearted Protesants, Come li...
Postcard depicting a moment during the Easter Rising 1916. Irish Rebellion May 1916. 'Holding a Dublin Street against the Rebels.'...
Postcard showing 'The March Past of 100,000 Irish Unionists at the Great Unionist Demonstration, Belfast, April 9th, 1912.' The Procession, 16 abreast...
Unionist Headquarters anti-Home Rule postcard. "We Will Not Have Home Rule." One Crown, One Parliament, One Flag. Postcard features image of their Uni...
Anti-Home Rule postcard 'Good Old Belfast at It again,' featuring two cats fighting, drawn by W. Watson....
Graphic anti-Home Rule postcard entitled 'Carrickfergus under Home Rule,' This postcard plays to Unionist fears of economic decline under Home Rule....
Belleek chamber pot, around 1885 featuring William Ewart Gladstone, the Liberal leader and Prime Minister, who swiftly developed into a hate figure am...
Postcard depicting a scene from the events of the gun-running from Larne. 'BRAVO, ULSTER VOLUNTEERS! Gun Runners on the road to Belfast from Larne.' N...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Step into your place.' Poster showing civilians of all social classes joining a long line of men who are being sw...
Postcard showing the 'Head of Procession approaching the Grand Stand. Irish Unionist Demonstration, Belfast, April 9th, 1912.' 100,000 men marched pas...
Irish Unionist Alliance, Junior Branch badge with a half moon fastening on back. A circular ribbon, blue enamelled inscribed in gilt "I. U. A. JUNIOR ...
Anti-Home Rule postcard 'One Flag, One Throne, One Empire.' Postcard features a Union Jack and images of City Hall, Westminster and Buckingham Palace ...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Write a cheque today for National War Bonds'; published by H&C Graham Ltd., London; poster no.63...
Postcard showing Ulster Volunteer Force Camp at Baronscourt, Co. Tyrone. Men marching in formation, entitled 'A Sunday Evening Walk.'...
First World War recruitment poster; 'To the women of Britain. Won't you help and send a man to join the army to-day?'; published by the Parliamentary ...
Booklet entitled 'With the Gun-Runners of Ulster.' A contemporary account of the Gun-Running Exploit of 24th April, 1914. First published in 1914, rev...
Coloured graphic postcard of Ireland with scenes of 'Seaweed burning on the Irish coast,' 'Bleaching linen in Ireland,' 'How Irish linen is made' and ...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Britain Needs You At Once.' Poster features a very stylised St. George slaying the dragon, with the help of a la...
Easter Rising postcard showing 'The Sinn Fein Revolt - The General view of the Devastated City.' Rotary Photographic Series. Note the postcard states ...
Postcard featuring 'The New White Star Liner "Olympic" after launching 45,000 tons gross register.' Built by Harland & Wolff, Belfast, launched Octobe...
Anti-Home Rule Postcard entitled 'No Thoroughfare!' Depicting Asquith on his cart with the 'Home Rule Bill' in tow being stopped by policeman Bonar La...
Postcard featuring 'Ulster's Reward.' Britain has mistreated Ulster and ‘Jeered at her loyalty trod on her pride,’ with Red Hand symbol and verses fro...
Photographic postcard showing armed 'West Belfast UVF being reviewed by Edward Carson at Glencairn, 6th June 1914,' who exorted them to 'Stick to your...
Clerical and Administrative Workers Union bannerette. "PROGRESS, EXPANSION, UNITY OF PURPOSE". At the top of the shield a light blue disc inscribed in...
Postcard showing 'The Great Unionist Demonstration at Ulster Hall, Belfast, on the Eve of Covenant Day' (Sep. 27th, 1912) The overflow Meeting at Fron...
Photographic postcard of Sir Edward Carson signing the Ulster Solemn Covenant in Belfast City Hall on Ulster Day, 28th September 1912. Also seen in th...
Unreserved ticket, costing one shilling, for a public meeting held at Celtic Park Football Grounds on 8th February 1912 under the auspices of the Ulst...
Postcard entitled 'To Mr. Asquith, by an Irishman,' arguing against Home Rule, "Asquith! You're heartless! You're cruel! 'Twill never last!..." Signed...
First World War recruitment poster; ' Help to buy an aeroplane. Any army war savings association contributing £2000 can have an aeroplane named after ...
Trench periscope, a device to allow troops to see above the trenches, inscribed with "PERISCOPE MK VIII 1917 R&J Beck Ltd. No. 3440". R & J Beck was a...
Anti-Home Rule postcard 'The Ulster Scot' in highlander battle dress, drawn by William Watson. ‘This land our heritage by richt, Priests ridden saints...
'A Call to the Women of Ireland,' a lecture delivered in 1906 to the Students' National Literary Society, Dublin, under the title of 'Women, Ideals, a...
Printed ballad entitled 'The Downfall of the treacherous Murders in Marrowbone, 1920' headed by image of King William on a rearing horse. Price Twopen...
Postcard entitled 'Bravo, Ulster! Unloading the Guns at Bangor Pier.' Historic Events Series No.5....
Printed ballad 'New Song on the Great Unionist Demonstration against Home Rule.' Lines include "Not a son of Ulster ever will be ruled by Rome," "Our...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Take up the Sword of Justice. Join Now'; published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London; poster no.1...
First World War recruitment poster; 'We're both needed to serve the guns! Fill up the ranks! Pile up the munitions!'; published by the Parliamentary R...
Linen collar with shamrock motifs, believed to have been removed from a coat. This linen collar was embroidered by Lily Yeats, sister of the poet W.B....
Embossed postcard with clasped hands and shramrocks, sent as Patrick's Day card to Mr Rahilly Annalong from Kilkeel 1906....
Greetings postcard featuring girl with milking stool and pail with cottage behind; verse entitled 'Land of the Green'; sent to Miss Smyth Glassdummon...
Greetings postcard featuring farmer with 'Kitty of Coleraine' Sent to Miss Smyth Glassdrummond from Kilkeel 1905....
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...
First World War Recruitment poster picturiing the silhouette of a soldier with a bayonet and the text 'Halt! Who Goes There? If you are a friend joion...
First World War recruitment poster; 'Who's Absent? Is it You?' John Bull on a beige background with brown lettering and border; behind him is a line ...