GASWORKS CLOCK TOWER
Explore the history of the Belfast Gasworks on Ormeau Road. From the iconic Victorian clock tower to the decorative retort column, learn how this 19th-century…
CITY QUAY
Discover how Belfast’s new urban landscape is changing everything from wildlife behaviour to iconic tourist views. Explore the "anvil" foraging techniques of…
CITY QUAYS GARDENS
Discover City Quays Gardens in Belfast, a sustainable 2-acre urban park on Donegall Quay. Explore the iconic Gateway Nest sculpture and the "Echoes Below"…
BELFAST GASWORKS
Discover the history and success of the Gasworks Project in Belfast. This detailed overview explores the transformation of a contaminated industrial site into a…
ST ELIZABETH'S OLD CHURCH
St. Elizabeth's Old Church and its surrounding graveyard in Dundonald, Northern Ireland, are profoundly significant, historically and communally. This site, the…
BELMONT PARK
Discover the hidden charm of Belmont Park in East Belfast. A 28-acre semi-wild oasis featuring wildflower meadows, woodland trails, and the famous "Unmasked"…
TITANICA BY ROWAN GILLESPIE
The artwork draws profound inspiration from the traditional figureheads that once adorned the prows of sailing ships, connecting it directly to maritime history…
EXAMPLES OF STREET ART AT YORK LANE
A particularly striking addition to the street art scene in York Lane is a substantial mural by Sophi Odling, an Australian artist celebrated for her bold,…
STRANMILLIS LOCK AND BRIDGE
The contrast between the impressive infrastructure improvements and the widespread graffiti highlights an ongoing challenge for urban development. While the…
ST MALACHY'S CHURCH IN BELFAST
St Malachy's Church, located on Alfred Street, a short distance from Belfast City Hall, stands as one of Belfast's most distinctive and historically significant…
DERELICT ULSTER BANK BUILDING
The former Ulster Bank building is located at 431-441 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1PG. It's a three-storey building designed in 1918 by Blackwood & Jury.
GROSVENOR STREET IN BELFAST
Grosvenor Street, and its continuation Grosvenor Road, boasts a rich and diverse history within Belfast. Originally, the section west of Durham Street was known…
LAGAN WATERFRONT AT NIGHT
This was my first attempt at night photography without a tripod, relying solely on my Leica Q3. I rarely use tripods or flash, and despite the challenging…
GALLERY OF STARS
Glen Molloy, an artist sometimes referred to as the "Belfast Banksy", is the creative force behind this series of portraits. His work, particularly in the…
WINIFRED CARNEY MEMORIAL
Winifred Carney (1887–1943) was a formidable figure in Irish history, known for her roles as a trade union secretary, women's suffragist, socialist party…
CHINESE PAGODA
I have been on a fascinating journey to uncover the story behind the Chinese Pagoda in Belfast's Botanic Gardens. It's hard to believe how frustrating it can be…
BRUNSWICK STREET
I have been photographing this area of the city centre once a year since 2006. In my early archival photos, this site was occupied by Brunswick House, an…
THE LAGAN WEIR AT NIGHT MAY 2025
This was my first attempt at night photography without a tripod, relying solely on my Leica Q3. I rarely use tripods or flash, and despite the challenging…
BANKMORE SQUARE
If you’ve walked down Belfast’s Dublin Road recently, you might have noticed the changing face of the area. Amongst the red brick of the Linen Quarter and the…
ULSTER UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Explore the transformation of Ulster University's Belfast City Campus. Photographed in May 2025, this review details the massive 75,000m² expansion,…
