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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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