\ud83d\udcda Unlock the Fascinating Social History of Belfast! \ud83c\udf06<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcc6 Mark your calendars for the Autumn of 2023 because I’ve got an unforgettable ten-week journey waiting for you as part of Queen’s University Belfast Open Learning Programme!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd0d Dive deep into the Social History of Belfast and its Residents, 1798-1914 [OLE3039]. This course is your ticket to understanding how the people of Belfast navigated the ever-changing landscape of politics, economics, religion, and more, from the United Irishmen’s uprising in 1798 to the dawn of World War I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Here’s what we’ll explore week by week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1\ufe0f\u20e3 The social history of Belfast<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2\ufe0f\u20e3 Crime and punishment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3\ufe0f\u20e3 Religion and church attendance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4\ufe0f\u20e3 Party politics, the expanding franchise, and national issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5\ufe0f\u20e3 The world of work and the industrial revolution<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6\ufe0f\u20e3 The rise of the labour movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7\ufe0f\u20e3 Local government and welfare<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8\ufe0f\u20e3 Leisure, pastimes, and hobbies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9\ufe0f\u20e3 Education, training, and employment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd1f Disease, illness, and public health<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udf1f If you’re ready to uncover the captivating stories that shaped Belfast and its residents during this pivotal period, mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 27th! We’ll meet from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Queen’s University Belfast in South Belfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n