Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are delighted to bring you the completion of the shared history project to mark 100 years of business in the borough and to celebrate their success as part of the Our People, Our Place, Our Story programme to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland.
Six businesses from across the borough participated in the programme exploring their history, sharing their experiences, relationships they have fostered, and how they survived over the past 100 years. The programme is available to view through a range of short stories and digital online booklet.
Welcoming the shared history project Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough, Alderman Glenn Barr said,
“The stories that the six businesses have shared with us are truly enlightening, it really is amazing and rewarding to hear about their history and how they have survived over the past 100 years.
“We are delighted with that the project has enabled us to share and celebrate their success, while capturing memories and taking time to look back through the archives.
“Our businesses have overcome many challenges over the years and particularly through the recent pandemic, so it’s important we continue to support local.”
Borough-based businesses took part in a range of creative written and digital resources to document achievements and bring to life achievements while operating over the past 100 years. The history project was part of the Our People Our Place Our Story campaign to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland.
The businesses included, J.D Hunter, Quails Banbridge, Quails Dromore, Collen Brothers, Armagh Cider Company and Meela and Me.
To watch the short history series visit www.ourpeopleourplaceourstory.com/community
