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Our Freedom: Then & Now

The Campbell College Archive is proud to contribute to the Strand Arts Centre's exhibition & film screening reflecting on the impact of WW2 in East Belfast, at the Portview Trade Centre 7-8 November.
6 Nov 2025
Written by Rachel Webb
Of Interest
Our Freedom: Then & Now
Our Freedom: Then & Now

Our Freedom Then & Now is a special event to reflect on the impact of WW2 in East Belfast, and the meaning of 'freedom' then (1945) and now.

This exhibition and film screening wil be held at the Portview Trade Centre, 310 Newtownards Road, Friday, 7 November, 6 - 8pm and continuing on Saturday 8 November 11am - 2pm.

Entrance is FREE and on a drop in basis. Refreshments will be served.

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