In the centre of Belfast, in the oldest part of the city, lies a series of narrow cobbled streets and alleyways known as Cathedral Quarter, named after St Anne's Cathedral whose Spire of Hope rises impressively on the city skyline. Steeped in history and with a strong literary tradition, its old red brick warehouses now…
With the leaves turning brown and the days shortening, you definitely get a sense that autumn has arrived. And yesterday, on a dry, mellow afternoon, we took a wander around the Autumn Fair. It seemed like a lovely way to mark the start of this gorgeous season and to embrace all things autumnal. Set in…
Café Parisien was, as its name suggests, a Parisian style café on the Titanic. Designed as a replica to the cafés which you find through the streets and boulevards of Paris, it was popular among the younger passengers. Adjacent to the restaurant, it was a place where people could meet for drinks and it was…
On Sunday we drove into Belfast to watch a movie at Queen's Film Theatre. It's located in University Square, a pretty row of academic houses adjacent to Queen's University itself. The university quarter is one of the more photogenic parts of town, and being popular with students and tourists, it can be a challenge to…
Situated in the university area of the city, Belfast's Botanic Gardens have long been popular with locals and tourists alike. The gardens have been a public park to the people of the city since 1895, forming an important part of it's Victorian heritage. It's home to a rose garden, a Palm House and a Tropical…
Belfast has become such a vibrant city in recent years and is increasingly popular as a tourist destination.I thought I would share a few everyday scenes of my home town, just to give you a flavour of what the city looks like and things you might like to do if you ever decide to visit.…
So, after some research and perhaps some procrastination on my part, I have finally purchased a new camera. To be honest, it has been quite difficult to choose as the choice is overwhelming, almost bewildering and it is very easy to get lost and confused in all the technical jargon. I decided in the end…
