Mid and East Antrim Council launches new War Memorials and Monuments interactive website
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Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford and Chair of the Memorial Committee, Councillor Peter Johnston, officially launching Council’s new War Memorials and Monuments interactive website.
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has unveiled a new interactive website that invites residents and visitors to explore the history, stories, and significance of War Memorials and Monuments across the Borough.
The platform provides instant access to locations, images, and background information on memorials, monuments, and Commonwealth gravestones in local cemeteries. It allows users to embark on a digital journey through the Borough’s rich heritage and the people who shaped it.
Developed by the Council’s Memorials Sub-Committee, the initiative aims to preserve and share the personal and historical narratives behind Mid and East Antrim’s many sites of Remembrance.
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, said:
“This website ensures that our Memorials are not only places of reflection but also gateways to knowledge and understanding. It brings history into the hands of our community in a modern, accessible way, helping us all to appreciate the depth of service and sacrifice that shaped our Borough.”
Accessible via QR code and in the Borough’s museums, the website is also supported by digital displays in Carrickfergus and Larne, with a Ballymena installation planned soon.
These interactive resources provide visitors with detailed, easy-to-navigate information on each memorial and its historical context, making local history more engaging and accessible.
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford and Chair of the Memorial Committee, Councillor Peter Johnston, with Matthew McCallion (Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s GIS Officer) who developed Council’s new War Memorials and Monuments interactive website.
Chair of the Memorial Committee, Councillor Peter Johnston, added:
“This launch marks a significant step forward in preserving and sharing our Borough’s rich history of service and sacrifice. The website makes Remembrance accessible to everyone, wherever they are, and invites users to take their own journey of Remembrance through the stories that define our community.”
The website will continue to evolve as new research and information become available, ensuring that the legacy of Remembrance in Mid and East Antrim remains alive for generations to come.
Residents and visitors can begin their journey of Remembrance today by visiting:
