Carrickfergus is the oldest walled town in Northern Ireland.
It developed in the shadow of the County Antrim town’s medieval castle.
One local man has been shining a light on the castle’s fascinating past, something that was prompted by his grandson’s love of history.
Last year, Bob Harper started writing a story about Carrickfergus Castle for his grandson Daniel.
His stories were accompanied with hand-drawn illustrations and easy-to-read tales about what took place at the castle.
But what started off as a family project is now available in visitor centres across County Antrim.
Bob developed a passion for writing and drawing during a five-year round-the-world yacht trip in the late 1990s.
But for now, his passion is promoting history closer to home.
“My trip helped me to see history in a different way, and I realised there is so much history closer to home,” he told BBC News NI.
“Carrickfergus has such a rich past with stories of knights and battles, this is the real Game of Thrones in the middle of my hometown.”
Video journalist: Niall McCracken
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