Armagh's Finest Antiquarian Honoured with Blue Plaque
John Corry, a 19th century Armagh man, has been honoured with a blue plaque for his remarkable contribution to local history and archaeology.
Corry (1805-1856) was a passionate collector and historian who established his own private museum on Market Street.
- Born and raised in Armagh
- Ran the family's woollen business before devoting himself to archaeology
- Identified and collected artefacts now in the National Museum of Ireland and other national collections
The Ulster History Circle unveiled a plaque at the site of his former premises to commemorate his legacy.
John Corry was once described as the city's finest antiquarian
Author's summary: John Corry honoured with blue plaque for contributions to Armagh's history and archaeology.
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