Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church EHOD 2026

The Meeting House in Comber stands as a remarkable testament to the town’s rich history and the influential Andrews family, whose legacy helped shape industry, politics, and public life in Northern Ireland and beyond.

Built in 1838, this Grade B+ listed place of worship remains largely unaltered, offering a rare and authentic glimpse into 19th-century ecclesiastical architecture. Inside, beautiful stained glass windows,gifted by the Andrews family, co-founders of the congregation add to the building’s historic and artistic significance.

The Meeting House is closely associated with several prominent figures, including Thomas Andrews (senior) of the Belfast and County Down Railway; John Miller Andrews, Northern Ireland’s second Prime Minister; Thomas Andrews (junior), chief designer at Harland and Wolff who tragically lost his life on the RMS Titanic in 1912; Sir James Andrews, Lord Chief Justice; and Lord Pirrie, Chairman of Harland and Wolff. The nearby industrial heritage of John Miller’s distilleries, including Old Comber Whiskey, further connects the site to the area’s economic past.