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“North by North West”: U of Ulster, 3-6 Sept 2009

By Noreen Bowden | March 9, 2009

The Institute of Ulster Scots Studies has issued the following call for papers:

North by North West:  An International Conference
3rd -6th Sept 2009

Description: We invite proposals for papers exploring themes that will examine the Maritime history of Ulster from 1599-2009 focusing in particular the Port of Derry/Londonderry as a ‘Gateway to the Atlantic’. The conference will be hosted by the Institute of Ulster Scots Studies.

The themes of the conference are Environmental & Archaeological history, Military & Port Fortifications of Loughs Foyle & Swilly, Merchants & Traders in 18th & 19th century Ulster & Scotland, Ulster & the Atlantic World, Shipbuilders & Shipping Lines, From Here to  Wherever, emigration from NorthWest Ulster.

Paper proposals should indicate under which theme they wish to
be considered. Conference proceedings will be published.

Conference organisers: Sally Halliday M.Phil & Dr Billy Kelly

Venue: University of Ulster, Magee Campus

Contact: Sally Halliday at  sp.halliday@ulster.ac.uk

Tel: 02871375098

Sally Halliday M.Phil
Institute of Ulster Scots Studies
Room MI021
Aberfoyle House
Northland Road
L’Derry
BT48 9JL

Submission date for papers: 18th May 2009

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