In the year 1940, Belfast found itself grappling with a myriad of challenges that laid bare the city’s glaring vulnerabilities in the face of impending conflict. Despite the resolute assurances of its political leaders, the city stood ill-prepared for the…
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On 15 January 2025, Northern Ireland (NI) Economy Minister Conor Murphy launched a plan for tourism expenditure to exceed £2 billion by 2035. Part of this target would be achieved by ‘the development and promotion of Peace Tourism’.[1] The plan…
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Shipyard workers throughout history have faced a myriad of hazards in their daily work, leading to industrial diseases and accidents. From chemical exposures to machinery accidents, the risks were numerous and often led to devastating consequences. Additionally, the evolution of…
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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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