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
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.
Historical Places
Pottinger’s Entry – One of Belfast’s oldest streets
The small alleys known as “the entries” are at the heart of historic Belfast. Pottinger’s Entry is one of the best known.
Historical Places
North Street, Belfast – From the Ashes?
North Street, Belfast was originally known as Goose Lane, as farmers would drive their geese through the town and out the North Gate
Historical Places
Cantrell & Cochrane – From Belfast’s Castle Place to a Global Brand
Cantrell & Cochrane , now the world famous C&C brand, started out in a small shopfront on Castle Place, Belfast – the Ulster Medical Hall
Historical Places
Who Remembers Arnott’s Department Store, Belfast?
Arnott’s was a well-known and respected shop in Belfast city centre. It closed on 17th August 1974 after 137 years of trading.
Forgotten Folk
James McDonnell – The Father of Belfast Medicine
James McDonnell MD devoted his time and eminent talents to the work of humanity in delivering medical services to Belfast’s poor
Historical Places
The Giant’s Ring – A Neolithic Mystery
The Giant’s Ring is a Neolithic henge monument pre-dating the Egyptian pyramids. It is situated only 4 miles from Belfast city centre.
Famous Folk
Have you seen Charlie Chaplin on Joy Street, Belfast?
Joy Street is one of the best surviving examples of Georgian architecture in the heart of Belfast with a historic link to Charlie Chaplin