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The site now occupied by Belfast City Hall was once the home of the White Linen Hall, and important international Linen Exchange.
Plans for the City Hall began in 1888 when Belfast was awarded city status by Queen Victoria. This was in recognition of Belfast's rapid expansion and thriving linen, rope-making, shipbuilding and engineering industries.
Interior of Belfast City Hall
Garden of Remembrance
The gardens surrounding the City Hall are popular with office workers taking their lunch in summer months, as well as tourists. . .to enjoy the green.
Various statues stand in the grounds including one of Queen Victoria by Thomas Brock. There is also a granite Column dedicated to the American Expeditionary Force, many of whom were based in Belfast prior to D-Day.
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We were 2 days in Belfast. There is so much to see and so little time. I found a bookstore on a side street that was intimate and friendly It was quite a a find! Treasured memories!
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Thanks be to God!
Cathy
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Information about the Belfast City Hall is offered through Wikepedia.
Thank you for sharing your memories with us, Cathy. Happy New Year.
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Wonderful photos and historical notes. Happy Sunday Cathy. Best Wishes for the New Year
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What interesting history, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteStopping by from the mosaic Monday link up.
Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade
So many interesting architectural details!
ReplyDeleteCathy - the City Hall has quite an impressive rotunda! I can see why the gardens would be popular, especially on a summer's day! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!
ReplyDeleteWonderful views of this gorgeous building! Happy MM Cathy.
ReplyDeleteI've also visited Belfast a few times and found it a very interesting city full of charm. I'd love to go back again someday!
ReplyDeleteHello, beautiful buildings. Wonderful photos from your visit to Belfast! Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!
ReplyDelete...a beautiful building with a rich history. Cathy I invite you to link this post to Tuesday's Treasure tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic building.
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What wonderful old architecture! I vwould to see all the details.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful building and history and awesome photos ~
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A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Interesting history. Very nice
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Oh how I love finding those bookstores that you can spend hours in! So much to see there though. Your photos are so sharp and clear, must have been perfect weather!
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ReplyDeleteVery cool. HOpe you enjoyed your trip!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/01/from-archives.html
Belfast City Hall stands beautiful and massive. Thanks for showing the details. Your photos made me feel you really enjoyed touring in Belfast.
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Beautiful building and history! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteA bookstore...in Belfast!! Wow. I just KNOW I'd spend too much (time & money)
ReplyDeleteLove the history and the beautiful photos
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Hi! This city looks very beautiful. Your photos are very cool. I only know that Belfast is the capital of North Ireland.
ReplyDeleteLove the historical buildings and history of this city. I think it is so much fun walking and discovering little shops like the bookstore you found.
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting part of the history of Belfast -- nothing having to do with conflict and Troubles. I'm hoping to visit Belfast in a few months and I would love to see the City Hall!
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