Phase one of our Great War Legacy Project saw the opening on 13 April of the ‘Quartermaster’s Store’, Information Desk and Shop, by former Inniskillings Museum Curator and Trustee, Maj (Retd) George Stephens MBE DL in celebration of his 90th birthday. Following an introduction by Neil Armstrong, Curator/Manager of the Inniskillings Museum and a short speech by George Stephens, the tape was cut and the store officially opened.
- Neil’s introduction
- George’s speech
- Cutting of the tape
Neil then invited George and assembled guests to view the shop, information desk and equipment.
- Information Desk
- Second Hand Books Stall
- QM’s Stores graphic on front of desk
- Inniskillings Oath of Allegiance
- Inniskillings Poem Wall Graphic
- Fare Thee Well Enniskillen
- Display Case
- CD’s for sale
- Books, Prints and Souvenirs
- View of the River Erne from rear window of shop
- Image of Silver Castle artefact displayed on screen behind desk
- Museum Booklet
Finally it was time for George to have a well earned break with some birthday cake!