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High Street, Belfast, c.1906. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, and throughout its modern history has been a major commercial and industrial centre.In the late 20th century manufacturing industries that had existed for several centuries declined, particularly shipbuilding.
1852 – Belfast is the first port of Ireland, outpacing Dublin in size, value and tonnage. [58] 1853 – The city boundary is extended. [34] 1854 – The 1846–1860 cholera pandemic arrives in Belfast, killing 677 people. [56] 1855 – Edward Harland launches his first ship in October. [58]
A close second is the collection of Irish republican and international-themed murals which are located at what is known as 'The International Wall', also in Belfast. In Derry, Free Derry Corner , where the slogan "You Are Now Entering Free Derry" was painted in 1969 shortly after the Battle of the Bogside , is prominent.
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The Titanic sails through Belfast Lough by Robert Welch. Some books featuring his works and contributions include: Framing the west: images of rural Ireland 1891-1920; A list of the photographs in the R.J. Welch collection in the Ulster Museum; Ireland's eye: the photographs of Robert John Welch; A history of the land and freshwater Mollusca of ...
People from all over the island of Ireland settled in Sailortown, including many who were left destitute during the Great Famine. [7] The late 19th century saw the arrival of many Italian immigrants; this community, known as " Little Italy ", was largely based around Little Patrick Street adjacent to the southern end of Sailortown.
Refurbished and re-erected on grounds of Belfast City Hall in 2006. [19] More images: Robert James McMordie: Belfast City Hall: 1919: Frederick W. Pomeroy Statue on pedestal [20] More images: Boer War memorial Belfast City Hall: 1905: Sydney March: Statue group on pedestal with plaques: Stone and bronze [21] James Joseph Magennis: Belfast City ...
Much of the population of the Sailortown area of Belfast's docklands moved here in the 1960s. The local Catholic church is St. Patrick's on Donegall Street. The New Lodge, on the edge of the city centre, with a history of active Irish republicanism and surrounded by Loyalist areas saw much violence during the Troubles. The few remaining ...