‘Sammy the Seal’ is a representation of a friendly seal that has frequented the Lagan and the Northern Ireland coastline. The Northern Ireland Department for Communities commissioned this artwork and it was installed in 2014. Do you want to more…
This hospital opened in 1873. Do you want to learn more about the history of Belfast? We pass this site on my Queen’s Quarter Tour!
Robinson and Cleaver was a former department store located on the corner of Donegall Place and Chichester Street. They were renowned for being the most famous store in the world for Irish Linens. They also had a thriving postal order…
The Red Hand of Ulster (Irish: Lámh Dhearg Uladh) is an Irish Gaelic symbol used in heraldry to denote the Irish province of Ulster. The Red Hand is rooted in Gaelic culture, possibly dating back to pagan times. The Red…
Out today with 43 guests from Regal Princess for a sunny trip to the Giant’s Causeway. Quick visit to Dunluce Castle. Long time since I’ve been up here.
The University started life in 1845 as the Queen’s College, Belfast and opened its doors to students in 1849. At its opening, it had 23 professors and 195 students. It was established to provide higher education for Catholics and Presbyterians…
Queen’s University Belfast, officially The Queen’s University of Belfast (also known as “Queen’s”, “Queen’s University” and “QUB”), is a public research university in Belfast and one of two universities in Northern Ireland (the other being Ulster). The university received its…
Out in sunny Belfast today with Michael & Cindy from Pennsylvania doing People & Places Tour and Claire and family from Belfast doing my Doctors & Diseases tour. More info here:
Created by the sculptor Sir Thomas Brock to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, it was unveiled by her son, King Edward VII six years later. Carved from Sicilian marble and standing 4 metres feet high, this…
The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) is the official archive for Northern Ireland. It aims to identify and preserve records of historical, social and cultural importance and make them available for the information, education and enjoyment of the…
