I’ve always heard about the punk scene in Belfast, but somehow had never thought too deeply into it with regards to the Troubles. However, from talking to my Dad a little more about his youth and those he knew, I’ve realised that the movement played a massive part in keeping the youth of that time …
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Tourism
I’ve been thinking about the creative scene in Northern Ireland. Although we do have a number of ‘greats’ from over the years, and even the likes of JW Anderson emerging in recent years, I can’t help but feel as though we’re still lightyears behind our neighbouring countries. I think it’s safe to say that this …
The Battle of Bogside
I was talking to my Dad about my work and he recommended a BBC documentary for me to watch about ‘The Battle of the Bogside” which tells the story of the first major conflict that many say was the start of the Troubles. These are my notes/a summary of the documentary: Summary: August 1969; The …
time to change 