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A new book by a Coleraine author exploring the role of a local regiment who operated in the 18th and 19th Century will be launched at the Tower Museum in Londonderry next month.

The Londonderry Militia (1793-1816) by James Allistair Bodkin tells the previously untold story of the 16th regiment of the Irish militia who were largely made up of weavers and labourers from the county.

The launch on Saturday November 19 at 2pm will feature a presentation by the author followed by a book signing.

History of Londonderry Militia to be uncovered by Coleraine author