Historical Places
Waring Street – From Early Belfast to the Merchant Hotel
Belfast's Waring Street has a rich history with links to sea trade, ceramics, and Gulliver's Travels. It now hosts the opulent Merchant Hotel
Places
Ballymacarrett – From a Rural Village to a Shipbuilding Giant
A history of Ballymacarrett from it's rural beginnings, to a small village and subsequent emergence as a hub of Belfast industry & enterprise
Historical Places
Castle Robin – From a Bronze Age Rath to a Motte and Castle
The history of the Castle Robin site in the townland of Mullaghglass dates back to the Bronze Age and features a rath, a motte and a castle
Forgotten Folk
Friendly Advice – Do not keep a cow in the house longer than a year
Friendly Advice to Irish Mothers on Training their Children (by Catherine Alexander, 1839) sought to educate Irish mothers on better parenting
Historical Places
Hannahstown & it’s Church on the Hill – A Turbulent History
A brief history of Hannahstown, it's Church and the turbulent times endured by the people of the parish.
Historical Places
Ann Street, Belfast – The Early Days
Ann Street, one of Belfast's oldest streets, has seen the modern city of Belfast grow from a small village on the banks of the River Farset
Historical Places
The Three Presbyterian Churches of Rosemary Street, Belfast
The First Presbyterian Church built in 1695 is the oldest surviving church in the Belfast with an eventful history
Stories
The Games Children Played
Growing up in Belfast decades ago, children usually played out in the streets given the chance. These are some of the games we remember.
Forgotten Folk
Michael Andrews – Champion of the Poor, the Working Classes & the Disabled
Michael Andrews should also be remembered for his philanthropy and concern for the all of inhabitants of Belfast.
Places
A Belfast Christmas Walk
A Christmas walk around Belfast to sample the festive atmosphere at this special time of year. Plenty of photos to see.
Famous Folk
The Life & Art of Frank McKelvey
Belfast's Frank McKelvey is famous for rural landscapes of the north of Ireland, in particular the Lagan Valley, Bessbrook, Armagh & Donegal
Places
Belfast Sea Sculptures – Celebrating our maritime history
Belfast features a range of sea sculptures in commemoration of it's maritime history. A number of these sculptures are presented in this post
Forgotten Folk
Old Banagher Church and the Last Dragon in Ireland
Today Banagher old church stands quietly on its grassy drumlin. Its stories of saints, dragons, outlaws and holy sand are all but forgotten.
Historical Places
Shipwreck! The Story of the Girona
The Girona story covers the Spanish Armada of 1588, war at sea, nature unleased and death. Only the Girona treasures remain.
Historical Places
Ardoyne – The Story of a Village
Today Ardoyne is a busy working-class district in north Belfast. However it was once a village in beautiful countryside. This is it's story.