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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Belfast, Northern Ireland

 
The Poop Deck Marker image, Touch for more information
By William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2019
The Poop Deck Marker
101 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — The Poop DeckNomadic
From the quayside, third-class passengers boarded Nomadic through gates on either side of the poop deck, separated from the first and second-class passengers. Then they descended the stairway to enter the third-class deck. The hatch leads . . . Map (db m135346) HM
102 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — The Pump HouseHamilton Dock
The pump house, built c.1867, contained the important machinery used to empty the dock of water. Inside the pump house was a boiler and a steam engine, which drove one underground centrifugal pump. A tall brick chimney - to release fumes and . . . Map (db m135437) HM
103 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — The Pump HouseHamilton Dock
In the mid-1920s, the original steam-powered pumps were replaced by ones driven by electric motors. Each of the 125 horsepower electric motors, which can still be seen inside, drives a pump in the underground well. Above the motors you can . . . Map (db m135438) HM
104 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — The QuaysLaganside Corporation 1989-2007
Welcome to the Quays at the mouth of the River Lagan. Set around the Lagan Weir the Quays incorporate Queen's Quay, Hanover Quay, Gregg's Quay and Donegall Quay, all closely linked with the origins of Belfast. The city derives its name from the . . . Map (db m135226) HM
105 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — The Royal Sussex Regiment
This plaque records the fact that on 28th. June 1701 Arthur Chichester, 3rd. Earl of Donegall by warrant of his late Majesty King William III formed the 35th Regiment of Foot which has since become famous as The Royal Sussex . . . Map (db m134891) HM
106 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — The Searcher
C.S. 'Jack' Lewis Ulsterman, Writer, Scholar, Teacher, Christian Born 1898, Reborn 1931 The Searcher, by sculptor Ross Wilson, represents the narrator of The Magician's Nephew, Digory Kirke. In this story he has a wardrobe made from an . . . Map (db m135550) HM
107 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — The Water Office
Historic Building 1869 Restored 1984Map (db m134417) HM
108 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — Thomas Carnduff1886-1956
The Shipyard Poet Resident Caretaker Linen Hall Library 1951-1954Map (db m134187) HM
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109 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — Thomas Russell1767 - 1803
United Irishman 'the Man from God knows where' Librarian 1794-1796Map (db m134178) HM
110 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — Titanic and Olympic Slipways
KEY (1) (2) The illuminated blue lines demonstrate the actual size and location of the Titanic (1) and Olympic (2) ships constructed on these two Slipways. (3) The turfed and decked areas denote the proportions of people that survived . . . Map (db m135002) HM
111 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — Titanic Memorial Garden
Titanic Memorial Garden is a permanent tribute to over 1,500 passengers and crew who died after the ship struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic during its maiden voyage in April 1912. When RMS Titanic departed Southampton on 10 . . . Map (db m134337) HM
112 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — Titanic SlipwayTitanic Quarter — Launched 31st May 1911 • Sank 15th April 1912 —
[Front] On 31 May 1911, SS 401, Titanic, slid down Slipway No. 3 at the Queen's Yard of Harland and Wolff and settled on the waters of the Victoria Channel in Belfast Lough. In her brief life she would be the largest, most luxurious vessel ever . . . Map (db m135088) HM
113 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — Ulster HallCity Centre — 1862 —
For almost 150 years, the Ulster Hall has brought spectacle and delight to the people of Belfast. It was built at a time when the city was attracting major artists and needed a bigger concert hall. The Ulster Hall Company was formed in 1859 to . . . Map (db m134240) HM
114 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — Vol. Tom Williams
In loving memory of Vol. Tom Williams "C. Coy" 2nd Battalion Belfast Brigade IRA who lived here and was executed in Belfast Gaol 2nd Sept 1942 Aged 19 years ar dheis de go rabh a anam [To the honor of his . . . Map (db m134711) HM
115 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — War Memorial
The Great War 1914-1918 In Memory of the Fallen In Flanders Fields [poem not transcribed] ———————————— Second World War . . . Map (db m135587) WM
116 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — Welcome to the City CentreCity Centre
Belfast has been shaped by time and circumstance. Its buildings tell the story of change and development, of commerce and industry, entertainment and religion. Belfast city centre is the vibrant heart of a thriving metropolis, which has shifted . . . Map (db m133803) HM
117 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — Wellington PlaceCity Centre
The growth in prosperity from cotton and linen during the Napoleonic wars saw Belfast's centre of gravity shift from its ancient heartland around High Street, out towards the White Linen Hall, where the present City Hall now stands. Wellington . . . Map (db m134188) HM
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118 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — William James Pirrie
In loving and most grateful memory of my beloved husband William James Pirrie 1st Viscount K.P. P.C. H M.L. Born 31st May 1847 - Died 7th June 1924. Only son of James Alexander Pirrie and . . . Map (db m134345) HM
119 United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast — World Wars Memorial
Pro Deo et Patria Erected by The City of Belfast in memory of her heroic sons who made the supreme sacrifice in The Great War 1914 - 1918 1939 - 1945 Faithful unto death they are remembered with pride and . . . Map (db m133959) WM

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