Dad's House in 'The Straight'

Final Farewell

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August 5th 2007
It is never easy saying goodbye, but as dad says, at least, sometimes, you have the chance. So with a heavy heart, we did the final rounds. Our first stop today was to visit dad’s old stomping ground - the Cregagh Estate. Dad was born at home in The Straight, in a small townhouse-style building. These flats comprise of a small lounge room, kitchen and dining room downstairs, and three bedrooms ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more