{"id":4230,"date":"2025-03-20T16:30:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T16:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drtomstours.com\/?p=4230"},"modified":"2025-03-20T16:30:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T16:30:28","slug":"discovering-belfast-one-step-at-a-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drtomstours.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/20\/discovering-belfast-one-step-at-a-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovering Belfast, One Step at a Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"458\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/drtomstours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scan-5-458x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drtomstours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scan-5-458x1024.jpeg 458w, https:\/\/drtomstours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scan-5-134x300.jpeg 134w, https:\/\/drtomstours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scan-5-687x1536.jpeg 687w, https:\/\/drtomstours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scan-5-52x116.jpeg 52w, https:\/\/drtomstours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scan-5.jpeg 722w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve always been fascinated by the hidden stories that shape a city. The streets we walk every day, the buildings we pass without a second glance \u2013 they all hold echoes of the past. That\u2019s why I\u2019m excited to be leading five historical walking tours as part of the QUB Open Learning Spring programme. Each walk uncovers a different aspect of Belfast\u2019s rich and complex history, told through its architecture, built heritage and public art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a PhD-qualified local historian and Belfast Green Badge Tour Guide, I\u2019m passionate about bringing the past to life. Each tour is designed as a general introduction to Belfast\u2019s history, perfect for those who enjoy walking, learning, and seeing the city in a new light. Here\u2019s what you can expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Linen and Cathedral Quarters \u2013 Exploring the people and places that shaped Belfast\u2019s industrial and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Belfast\u2019s Maritime Past \u2013 Delving into the city\u2019s deep connection to the sea, from shipbuilding to trade and migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Medical History of Belfast \u2013 Uncovering the fascinating evolution of medicine in Belfast, from historic hospitals to pioneering breakthroughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Queen\u2019s Quarter \u2013 Discovering the stunning buildings, gardens and public art that define this vibrant part of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. The Belfast Blitz of 1941 \u2013 Revisiting the dramatic events of WWII that left an indelible mark on Belfast\u2019s landscape and its people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These tours are perfect for anyone with a general interest in history who enjoys walking and discovering something new about the place they live. Whether you\u2019re a lifelong resident or new to Belfast, each tour offers a fresh perspective on the city\u2019s past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join me on this journey through Belfast\u2019s history \u2013 I\u2019d love to share these stories with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find all the details here: [https:\/\/qubuk.estore.flywire.com\/history](https:\/\/qubuk.estore.flywire.com\/history)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve always been fascinated by the hidden stories that shape a city. The streets we walk every day, the buildings we pass without a second glance \u2013 they all hold echoes of the past. That\u2019s why I\u2019m excited to be leading five historical walking tours as part of the QUB Open Learning Spring programme. 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