This episode features architectural historian, J.A.K. Dean on the plight of an endangered species, The Big Houses of Northern Ireland. Dean's work looks at ‘Big Houses’ in Northern Ireland since 1921 which were lost through accidental fire and terrorism, and those which lie today, dilapidated or abandoned .

Regimental Heritage officer, Dr Laura Patrick joined us to discuss her work in the Regimental Museums in Northern Ireland. Laura spoke about the growth in the museum sector and links with museums in the Irish Republic.

In this episode we welcomed Linda Ervine, Lisa Rea Currie and Carmel Duggan to the Lisburn Museum to talk about their work in East Belfast communities. We discussed issues around language and identity in East Belfast, and the importance of public history projects in the community.

Irish Times journalist Ronan McGreevy joined our Research Officer Dr Barry Sheppard to talk about his book,