local history, John became a founding member and Chairman of Larne & District Folklore Society which formed in 1968. The society helped in the campaign for a local museum which led to John becoming the first curator of Larne Historical Centre. The museum is managed by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, and forms part of the Mid-Antrim Heritage Partnership alongside similar local museums in Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey. References External links Larne Museum and Arts Centre - official site Buildings and structures in Larne Museums in County Antrim Local museums in Northern Ireland Arts centres in Northern Ireland Former library buildings of the United Kingdom Carnegie libraries in Ireland