The source records Ballymena as this person's birthplace. The pin marks the area, not an exact birth address or later home.

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Why this person is known: Irish-Canadian businessman (1834-1907)

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Mound in Town Parks (ballymena)Mound · 260 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom A mysterious MOUND in Town Parks, recorded with an uncertain period, inviting you to imagine what ancient feet might have trod here.

Historic settlement: ballymena in BallymenaHistoric Settlement: Ballymena · 291 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Historic settlement: Ballymena has been there since before everyone stopped wearing wigs, and it still hasn’t changed its mind about anything. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans; let history happen around you while you eat.

St. Patrick's ChurchChurch · 384 yd

Explorer Tom St. Patrick's Church in County Antrim has a family tree that’s mostly invented by people who really wanted to sound impressive at dinner parties. No date given, which makes me suspect it’s just very good at hiding its age. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.

First Presbyterian ChurchChurch · 479 yd

Explorer Tom First Presbyterian Church in Antrim is just a church, so I invented a tragic love affair that ended with a broken hymn book. Dare you to say hello to it out loud, if you're brave enough.

Children's playground585 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom Another Children's playground in County Antrim hiding in plain sight. Rumour has it the seesaw is haunted by a cheeky elf who steals your shoes. Check for footprints before you sit down.

2025 Northern Ireland riotsRiot · 835 yd

Explorer Tom The 2025 Northern Ireland riots are just Ballymena having a bad hair day from the train window. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug at all that chaos.

Ulster WayWalking route · 1.6 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.

Explorer Tom Ulster Way is a series of routes that encircles Northern Ireland, which is quite the commitment for any serious hiker out there.

Irish HillMountain / peak · 1.8 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.

Explorer Tom Irish Hill stands quietly in County Antrim, a peak whose name hints at ancient stories waiting to be told.

C17th house & bawn: galgorm castle in GalgormC17th House & Bawn: Galgorm Castle · 2.0 mi

Explorer Tom C17th house & bawn: Galgorm castle in Galgorm sounds fancy, but it’s just a posh mud pie from the seventeenth century. It definitely has a secret stash of biscuits. Make a wish, it’s had centuries of practice listening to them.

Galgorm CastleCastle · 2.0 mi

Explorer Tom Galgorm Castle looks very imposing in County Antrim, probably pretending to be a fairy tale fortress today.

Carnmossan ParkChildren's playground · 2.7 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom Carnmossan Park might be a hidden gem in County Antrim, offering a safe space for kids to run and play freely.

Tardree ForestForest · 7.1 mi

Explorer Tom Tardree Forest can be dark and gloomy in winter, but that’s where I found my second rare unclaimed First of the day, so who’s afraid?

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