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Lincoln Hall Library in County Antrim wears a blue plaque honouring Thomas Russell, a United Irishman librarian during 1794 and 1795 who died young in 1803. His nickname, the Man from God knows where, still provokes curiosity about the hidden life behind the public role.

This blue commemorative plaque records: Thomas Russell 1767-1803 United Irishman 'the Man from God knows where' Librarian 1794-1796 Recorded plaque organisation: Ulster History Circle.

Thomas Russell was a key figure in the United Irishmen movement during the Irish Rebellion of 1798 and is remembered for his role in advocating for republican ideals and social reform.

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