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An 18th century Influencer: Thomas Russell and the Age of Revolution

Down County Museum, Downpatrick, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH
A section of reinforced wooden door form the old gaol, now Down County Museum, where Thomas Russell was held prior to his execution. The wooden door h

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Join Ken Dawson at Down County Museum as we mark the 220th anniversary of Thomas Russell's death.

In this talk, Ken Dawson will examine the relationships between Thomas Russell, Tone, Tone, McCracken and Robert Emmet.
Bridging the 1798 and 1803 episodes, he will deal with Russell's influences on more famous figures and his various motivations.

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