What happened to the Fisher family? A cemetery visit #rally

A quiet look at Craigan Cemetery in Ballinamallard. This video documents the location of the Fisher family plot.This footage provides a clear view of the Craigan Cemetery grounds, situated just outside the village of Ballinamallard. It serves as a visual record for those interested in local County Fermanagh cemeteries or individuals tracing the history of the area. The site is well-maintained and

Ireland Preserved: A Tragic Comedy Born Out of Adversity

*The Siege of Derry – 1689In 1689, the city of Derry endured one of the most famous sieges in British and Irish history.Beginning in April during the Williamite War, the Protestant defenders of the city held out for 105 days against the Jacobite forces of King James II. With food running desperately low and disease spreading, the situation inside the walls became increasingly desperate.Then, on

Harry Potter Graveyard Tour! #jkrowling #harrypotter #edfringe

### The Harry Potter Grave at Greyfriars Kirkyard 🪦⚡Did J.K. Rowling find inspiration for Harry Potter in Edinburgh?Hidden among the historic tombstones of *Greyfriars Kirkyard is the grave of Thomas Riddell — a name remarkably similar to Tom Riddle, the birth name of Lord Voldemort.But that's not the only Harry Potter connection. Names including McGonagall, Moodie, Scrimgeour, Potter

Unusual Burials - Solictor of Stamps for Scotland #edinburgh #stampcollecting #history

*The Solicitor of Stamps for Scotland – A Forgotten Edinburgh OfficeHave you ever wondered what the Solicitor of Stamps for Scotland actually did?In the 18th and 19th centuries, stamp duties were an important source of government revenue. Taxes were levied on legal documents, deeds, inventories, contracts and other paperwork, and the Edinburgh Stamp Office was responsible for administering these

The weirdest church carvings you’ve ever seen 🦴 #history #weird #art

Explore the eerie beauty of memento mori carvings etched into ancient stone.These striking church carvings use skeleton art to illustrate the fragility of life and the inevitability of the afterlife. We examine the historical context behind these macabre displays and why medieval artists chose to depict mortality in such a playful, yet profound way.*MEMENTO MORI – REMEMBER YOU MUST DIE | GREYFRI

Ancient Latin Inscriptions on Grand Headstone Revealed #edinburgh