Forgotten Folk
Elizabeth Gould Bell – A Forgotten Heroine
Elizabeth Gould Bell should be remembered for her support for the poor and sick and her commitment to the ‘votes for women’ campaign.
A look at the people of Belfast and further afield who have impacted our lives and surroundings along with tips on tracing your family tree.
Locations and buildings of interest and the stories behind them. Over time we will be looking a streets, castles, tourist venues, pubs, towns and villages.
What products, arts & crafts and stories are traditionally associated with us
Elizabeth Gould Bell should be remembered for her support for the poor and sick and her commitment to the ‘votes for women’ campaign.
The Imperial Hotel - “no establishment in the city of Belfast is so well known in all quarters of the globe as the Imperial Hotel”
On the Antrim coast, just south of Larne Harbour, are the remains of Olderfleet Castle with a history featuring Vikings, Invasion, Rebellion
Cairndhu House, now derelict, is an impressive building with pointed roofs & ornate ironwork harking back to a time of glamour & charity.
Francis Crozier was an Arctic explorer of great skill & bravery. His disappearance with his ship & crew is a tragedy remembered to this day
A look at some proverbs, wit and wisdom from 1858. Some sayings are obviously dated but others still ring true today.
Minutes from Ballycastle beach, Bonamargy Friary's history involves rival clan battles, priceless manuscripts, buried treasure & a nun's ghost
Situated in the Glens of Antrim, the picturesque village of Cushendun lies on the north coast. But what links it to two classic TV dramas?
In 18th century Ireland body snatching was a real problem throughout the country. A variety of tactics were employed to deter the thieves...
The story of Belfast's Theatre Royal from it's creation in 1793 to its unfortunate end in 1915. A history of both success and disaster
Black Francis was a famous highwayman in the late eighteenth century. His daring exploits have long been the source of local folklore
A peaceful County Antrim bay at the village of Cushendun, a couple in love and a tragedy that reverberates to this day.
The Crown Liquor Saloon in Belfast (est 1849) has been described as the finest example of Victorian Gothic décor to be found anywhere
The surprising history of Robb's Department Store in Belfast's Castle Place includes a famous Belfast inn, a rebellion and a jailhouse.
Ardglass is a peaceful little village 34 miles from Belfast with a picturesque harbour, a healthy fishing industry & a turbulent history