The Private Museum of Mr Laverty

From the collection of

Launched in 2000, Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive spans from 1897 to the present day and currently contains an ever-expanding catalogue of 13,000 items. It comprises material from a variety of depositors including feature films, sport, documentaries, animation, amateur footage, light entertainment, and a significant proportion of broadcast material from the UTV Archive.

The Private Museum of Mr Laverty

Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Film Archive
Ballycastle
1965-08-26
Sound
4m

Travel to Ballycastle and discover what connects Lord Nelson, Marie Antoinette and Hermann Goring to this coastal town.

What private collections are hidden in a Ballycastle hotel? Meet Mr Laverty and discover what relics of European history are in this hotelier's care. Find out which of his treasures are kept locked away from all but the prying eyes of Ulster Television news. From carriage wheels to gun runners' rifles there's plenty to keep you guessing.

Before becoming a beloved presenter Leslie Dawes was a professional football player for his home team Norwich City. This material is courtesy of the UTV Archive.

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