Pocket Guide to Northern Ireland, issued to American troops stationed in Northern Ireland during the Second World War…

The guide contains such excellent advice as: there is little seasoning in the food, and the beef or the bacon may be a bit on the tough side, but it satisfies a hungry man. Wherever you go in Northern Ireland, even in city streets, you are apt to meet a herd of sheep or cows. Remember the animals have the right-of-way. IRELAND is an Old World country where woman’s place is still, to a considerable extent, in the home. Oh how times have changed!

We want to hear your stories and memories…

Since the site launched two weeks ago we have had over a thousand visitors from all over the world! It is clear there is an interest out there in Belfast History. Talking to some people who looked at the site, they particularly enjoyed the personal recollections and memories. We are extremely keen to get more … Read more

Old Photos Of Belfast Parks

On the few occasions that the sun shines in Belfast, people throng to their nearest park. Here we look at some photos of how our parks looked a century ago. Notice there is not a naked sunburned beer belly or bottle of Budweiser in sight 🙂