Times editor, Des Blackadder will be visiting some historical landmarks in the Ballymena area over the coming months.
He begins his series with a visit to the Old Churchyard where he tells the epic story of Ensign Dyas, 'the bravest man on the British army' who is buried in the cemetery.
Look out for more episodes of 'Blackadder's Ballymena' in coming weeks and months.
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