The Belfast Blitz, a harrowing chapter in the city’s history, has left an indelible mark on the collective memory of its inhabitants. Yet, in the realm of fiction, this tumultuous period remains largely unexplored, overshadowed by other narratives of war…
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All Souls Church, located on Elmwood Avenue, was constructed in 1895-96. Originally built for the congregation of the 2nd Presbyterian Church in Rosemary Street, the church was renamed All Souls upon their relocation before the turn of the century. In…
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Located in front of the iconic Lanyon Building at Queen’s University Belfast, the War Memorial stands as a poignant tribute to the employees and students of the university who lost their lives or went missing during the World Wars. Erected…
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The decision to target Belfast in 1941 during the tumultuous days of World War II was not arbitrary; rather, it was driven by a combination of strategic military considerations and the city’s significant industrial capabilities. Belfast held immense strategic importance…
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Forrest Reid (1875-1947) was a Northern Irish novelist, literary critic, and translator, renowned for his significant contributions to literature. He resided at 20 Mount Charles in Belfast and was the youngest son in a Protestant family of twelve, six of…
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