Part 2 Motoring Memories Heritage Museum Ballygowan Co Down N Ireland

[@mikedrown2721]

Raymond sure has a fascinating musium Tom, thanks for part 2. I like the yellow motor bike

[@TomMcClean]

Yes Mike these old AA bikes are hard to come by now. More to come in Part 3! lol

[@glynwilliams1225]

As a small collector myself.. makes my mouth water “”the vast amount off some very rare items . But to listen to the gentleman talk and explain about the history from carless to pratts then Esso” what a very knowledgeable man . Thank you for bringing this to us much appreciated.👌really enjoyed these

[@TomMcClean]

Hi Glyn. Many thanks for your encouraging words. Owner and curator Raymond will be chuffed to read this. ( PS there are a number of other video parts to my visit to his museum. ) i trust you have seen the others? E G- Part 1 Motoring Memories Heritage Museum Ballygowan Co Down N Ireland kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJfdd3ZpeNOgrZI Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

[@glynwilliams1225]

@@TomMcClean Hi” Tom. Yes watched all off them.. and really enjoyed the time taken to film these . And Raymond explaining every thing , in great detail. And I love that he’s still adding to his wonderful collection. After all these years Again many thanks

[@TomMcClean]

Yes Glyn. i couldn't believe what I was seeing all tucked away in a big hanger in Raymond's back yard. So much. packed in and Raymond knew every detail of the where when and how much and what the item did! Glad you enjoyed that. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.

[@chriswardlow9441]

Tom, these two videos are just Gob Smacking, LOL, you've made my week many thanks to Raymond and your good self.

[@TomMcClean]

Many thanks Chris. It is totally remarkable what Raymond has collected over the decades. The trouble is that he has all the knowledge about each item in his head. When he dies the whole collection will probably be broken up and sold on. It is likely much of it will be sold across the sea and lost to Ireland north or south. I have another 2 videos to go. I eventually ran out of battery life! lol Raymond can talk for Ireland north or South! lol

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Tom , I kept looking to see if i could see a Ballymoney sign , and then Raymond mentioned the speed cops in Ballymoney 2 thumbs up :) those little cars may have been Matchbox they made the smalls ones. I really enjoyed that Tom thank you .

[@TomMcClean]

Thanks Shaun. I was trying to get as much in as possible. i'm afraid I moved around far too fast in the third video in particular. The unfortunate thing is that this collection will probably be broken up and sold on when Raymond dies. Much of it will likely end up lost to Belfast as it will go across the water. Raymond remembers everything about each item. all the stories will be lost too when he goes. Video 3 and 4 soon to come. lol

[@jamescrawford9883]

Dear me, Tom. Heritage museum in Ballygowan? My dad was from there, up the road at Magherascouse. I used to be there a lot on visits to my cousins at the family farm. I remember going there on the train and when they stopped, the bus. After that by car & push bike and also motor bike! Dad went to school there, the big building with the clock (Time is Short). Cheers. Jim.

[@TomMcClean]

Yes James, I was surprised at that when I first heard some years ago. Here's a few Ballygowan videos you might like then. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqO0ZnqGh8l4b5I Time is Short Orphanage History Ballygowan Co Down kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGWVnmRpjtx3osU A Walk Round Ballygowan Co Down

[@RandomnessTube.]

Guinness spark plugs who knew.

[@TomMcClean]

Yes indeed RT. This was a bit of a surprise! Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills.