Lagan Weir
Prior to the building of the weir, the river Lagan was tidal and low tide would expose mudflats, which were unsightly and emitted a strong smell, particularly in the summer months. It was built in 1994 and contains a footbridge.…
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Emma Duffin memorial
On the 2017 commemoration of International Women’s Day, the Ulster History Circle unveiled a blue plaque for Emma Duffin at her former University Square home in south Belfast. Duffin was best known for her work as a nurse and was…
ECO statue
The public art is in front of the McClay Library at Queen’s University Belfast and was created by the Breton artist Marc Didou. It is made of bronze and is in response to the artist’s investigation of digital imaging techniques and…
William Conor’s former studio
A cafe is now is located on the former studio of Belfast artist William Conor. This used to be Cafe Connor but has now changed (the photograph is out of date). Conor was born on 9th May 1881, 5 Fortingale…
Botanic Gardens
The park’s origin can be traced by to 1828 when the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society was founded and Botanic Gardens opened by private subscription. This was part of a wider public movement amongst educated Georgians and early Victorians to…