Mid and East Antrim Borough Council launches new War Memorials and Monuments interactive website
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has launched an interactive website that brings to life the history and heritage behind the Borough’s war memorials and monuments.
The website offers instant access to the locations, images, and meanings of the council’s many sites of Remembrance.
Developed by the Council’s Memorials Sub-Committee, the website was created to ensure the stories behind the Memorials are preserved and shared widely.
With many visitors seeking out information on local sites of Remembrance, the website is said to offer “a simple, interactive way to explore Memorials, Monuments, and Commonwealth Gravestones in cemeteries across the Borough.”
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, said: “This website ensures that our Memorials are not only places of reflection but also gateways to knowledge and understanding. It brings history into the hands of our community in a modern, accessible way, helping us all to appreciate the depth of service and sacrifice that shaped our Borough.”
Accessible immediately via QR code and in Borough museums, the website is complemented by digital displays in Carrickfergus and Larne, with Ballymena to follow. These interactive resources provide visitors with detailed information on Memorials and graves, making history more engaging and accessible for visitors.
Chair of the Memorial Committee, Councillor Peter Johnston, added: “This launch marks a significant step forward in preserving and sharing our Borough’s rich history of service and sacrifice. The website makes Remembrance accessible to everyone, wherever they are, and invites users to take their own journey of Remembrance through the stories that define our community.”