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Newry Museum is running a programme of free talks and events exploring the history of social housing in Newry, Mourne and Down, with the first event taking place next week.
It's part of the Homes for Everyone PEACEPLUS project and the programme begins on Thursday, 28 May at 7.30pm when David Coyles will present findings from Ulster University's Hidden Barriers research. The talk examines how Belfast's everyday architecture and housing design reflect and reinforce the spatial legacies of conflict and sectarian division, from the Troubles to the present day.
On Saturday, 30 May at 2.30pm, housing policy expert Paddy Gray will deliver a keynote address on the history and future of social housing in Northern Ireland. His talk will cover the legacy of the Housing Executive, evolving housing policy, affordability challenges, supply pressures and the continuing role of social housing in shaping communities.
The programme concludes with the Homes for Everyone: Archive and Film Screening on Thursday, 4 June at 7.30pm at Lislea Community Centre. Brónagh McAtasney will present archive films from Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Film Archive, including the 40-minute film Craigavon: New City, which explores the creation of Craigavon and the displacement of rural communities.
Encouraging people to attend Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Phillip Campbell said: "This innovative programme traces the development of local homes across our district. Kevin, the project officer, has visited local groups and communities to record their histories, capturing the lived experiences of people in Newry, Mourne and Down. This programme of events offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on the past, present and future of housing in our area."
To book a place, email declan.carroll@nmandd.org or contact the museum on 0330 137 4422. Further information is available at visitmournegullionstrangford.com.
All events are free.
