One of the fun things about the Grand Egyptian Museum is the buggy that takes you from ticketing to the main entrance. Every museum needs buggies!

If you drop five white pebbles in Yorkshire’s River Ouse right when the Minster clock chimes at one a.m. on the 1st of May, you’ll see your past, present and future. That seems like something most sane people would wish to avoid, but you do you.  #FolkloreThursday

This is one of the most impressive pieces of architecture I’ve ever seen. And by a Dublin based couple of architects - Heneghan Peng Architects. Róisín Heneghan and her husband Shi-Fu Peng. Even the details of the many names of Egypt in the main door columns are perfectly placed.

BNH&PS Inaugural Lecture 3rd September 2025 6.30pm Old Museum Building Sir Ronnie Weatherup, President of the Belfast Charitable Society on ‘The Poorhouse, Poores Money and Poor Relief’- including the development of Clifton House.

This September, discover how the Belfast Charitable Society has supported our community—past & present. From the late 18thC Poor House to today’s aid efforts- their legacy is inspiring. Join our tours and talks throughout the month! For more details see- cliftonbelfast.com/events/

Last week our President, Sir Ronnie Weatherup, spoke to That's TV Belfast about his upcoming talk at the end of September on the men who opened the Belfast Poor House. For more info and tickets for this event click on the link below 👇 cliftonbelfast.com/event/beginnin…

1) Belfast Charitable Society, along with Malandrutxi and maryannmccracken funds a co-ordinator role for the Shankill Primary School Active Learning Community, bringing together principals from 8 schools to work on the unique challenges and opps facing children and families in the area.

Today is #InternationalDayofCharity. Did you know the Belfast Charitable Society was founded over 270 years ago, in 1752, to help Belfast’s poor? They opened a Poor House and Infirmary in 1774, initially caring for about 70 people. As Belfast grew, so did the demand.

Just 1 week to go until #EHOD! Join us at Clifton House on Sat 13 Sept, 10am-12pm for a drop-in open day. Explore Belfast’s historic gem, meet our guides, and discover its rich history—no booking needed. Onsite parking available!

Today marks #Internationaldayofliteracy and the Belfast Charitable Society, like other welfare organisations, believed that education was the best means to stop the cycle of poverty by giving children the knowledge and skills to make a living for themselves when they are older.

Having to update the firmware of a lightbulb. Truly, modern life is so efficient. Now. Where’s the app?

BCS was incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1774 which gave it additional civic responsibilities including street paving, planning permission & street lighting. Indeed, it brought piped water to Belfast on a large scale.

This month, we’re highlighting the Mary Ann McCracken Foundation. Launched in Jan 2021 by the BCS, it celebrates Mary Ann’s life & legacy—raising awareness of her achievements and supporting causes close to her heart: education, poverty relief, human rights, and women’s equality.

🌍✨ Join us in 2 weeks for a talk with Dr Phil Mullen uncovering the hidden history of Black people in Ireland — from mythology & Viking times to the 20th century! 🎟️Reserve your spot now: cliftonhousebelfast.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh… #BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth #hiddenhistory #Irishhistory

🎄Preparations are already underway for our Very Victorian Christmas event on Sunday 7 December. Thanks to Kathleen's Attic, we have already taken a delivery of Christmas garlands!🎄 Tickets are limited. To book your spot, esp if coming as a group, visit cliftonhousebelfast.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh…

Belfast Historic Waterfront is a new Heritage Place! 🎉 From the River Lagan to London’s fastest-evolving borough, our new #HeritagePlaces are: Barking & Dagenham; Belfast Historic Waterfront; Dudley; Orkney Islands; Tameside; and Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey (1/2)

‘Digging up the dead’ 🪦 In the latest piece for the Belfast Telegraph Faces & Places series i’ve been charting the history of Belfast’s oldest burial grounds and their links to the ghoulish bodysnatching trade…