Belfast – The Past Isn't Far Away


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Published: July 9th 2016
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I was intending to write this post without saying too much about the history of the place but it just didn't make any sense. Belfast is all about its history and it is like most history – messy. It is a complex city that has been through more than its share of highs and lows. You can see some of those highs and lows around the city from the Titanic Quarter and the Harland and Wolfe shipyards to ... Read Full Entry



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The dignitaries

Part of the parade to remember the 1916 Battle of the Somme
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Parade 1

One of the local marching bands. There were also many bands which had come in to Belfast from other towns.
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Parade 2

Another band, with WW1 uniforms as well
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Reminder

There used to be houses here



10th July 2016

Belfast is all about the history
Belfast would not be what it is today without understanding the troubles.

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