The Annals of Saintfield

Between 1787 and 1831 William Spratt kept a journal of events in Saintfield that seemed important to him. He called the journal “The Annals of Saintfield”.  In 1923 fifty copies of The Annals were privately printed. A copy has just been added to this website Annals of Saintfield PDF

New pages on Francis Hutcheson added

Of all the people born in Saintfield Francis Hutcheson has probably had most impact on the world we live in today.  His philosophical writings contributed to the 18th century enlightenment in Scotland, England, then the newly formed United States of America and France, as well as Ireland. He is commemorated in Saintfield by a blue… Continue reading New pages on Francis Hutcheson added