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Article: Time stands still in the historic town of Comber

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July 18, 2009
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Think of Comber and the humble potato comes to mind -- but this walk shows there's a lot more to the historic Co Down village.

This heritage tour reveals the historical buildings and their stories, even those that are long gone, such as the old Cistercian abbey built in 1198 and closed during the rule of Henry VIII.

Use the Comber Walking Guide issued by Ards Tourist Information Centre or download it as a podcast to discover the stories of the village and its inhabitants, such as the heroic soldiers commemorated in the square and the Andrews family of Titanic fame.

Set off from the car park at Bridge Street Link and turn right to consider the Georgian House, which has withstood the ravages ...

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