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During the 1800s Belfast and its surrounding towns exploded with industry. One of the most significant industries of that time was the linen industry. Discover the history of Belfast’s linen trade on this city-centre walking tour. Many buildings in The Linen Hall area reflect the city’s past as a global industrial hub of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Discover some of Belfast’s Blue Plaques on this city centre walking tour. Placed by Ulster History Circle, each plaque marks the home or workplace of a famous historic person in The Linen Hall area.
For thirty years, Denis Bradley was part of the ‘back-channel’, one of three men who provided a secret link between the IRA and the British
government. Alongside his day job as a priest, he was helping to broker high-stakes negotiations that would lead to the ceasefires and the
Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. Join Malachi O’Doherty as he talks to Denis Bradley about his extraordinary life.
When James Mitchell travelled from his home in East Belfast to Dublin on Easter Weekend of 1916 his main objective was to enlist in the British Army for service in the Great War. Over the course of the next week Mitchell found himself marooned in The Gresham Hotel and witnessed first-hand the ‘ghastly sights’ that unfolded on Dublin's streets. Incredibly, he penned an ongoing and evocative account of the events of Easter Week on Gresham Hotel headed notepaper. Join historian Jason Burke as he examines Mitchell’s account of that remarkable week.
Join us for a guided tour of the thought-provoking Testimony exhibition led by the artist, Lesley Cherry. The tour will be followed by a Q&A session where you'll have the opportunity to further explore Cherry's artistic vision, process, and the underlying themes of Testimony.
Our popular Irish language classes are back, featuring a continuation course. Led by our experienced instructor, Catherine Calumarte, this 9-week programme is tailored to individuals with a foundational understanding of Irish who are eager to further enhance their language proficiency.
Our popular Beginners Irish language classes are back! Led by experienced instructor Catherine Calumarte, this 9-week course is designed specifically for absolute beginners and anyone looking to brush up on the basics.
Discover some of Belfast’s Blue Plaques on this city centre walking tour. Placed by Ulster History Circle, each plaque marks the home or workplace of a famous historic person in The Linen Hall area.
Join us for an insightful conversation between Kenneth B. Morris, Jr., great-great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass, and esteemed Douglass family historian and writer, Professor Celeste-Marie Bernier. Together, they will explore remarkable lives of Frederick Douglass, his wife Anna Murray Douglass and the wider Douglass family, renowned for their commitment to social justice activism, political radicalism and equal human rights.
After popular demand, our Italian classes are making a comeback at The Linen Hall! Join us for a 9-week continuation course guided by the experienced tutor, Giada Mangiardi.
After popular demand, our Italian classes are making a comeback at The Linen Hall! Join us for a 9-week continuation course guided by the experienced tutor, Giada Mangiardi.
After popular demand, our Italian classes are making a comeback at The Linen Hall! Join us for a 9-week course designed for absolute beginners, guided by the experienced tutor, Giada Mangiardi. This grammar-free class offers a fun and interactive introduction to the Italian language.
Booking is essential for all events including free events. All event tickets are non-refundable. Please view our Customer Service Policy.
The Linen Hall (Belfast Library And Society For Promoting Knowledge) is registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC 104 564.
