Built John Donnelly in 1935 upon land owned by the Hamill’s, Connolly House is a Sinn Féin Advice Centre. History has not been kind to those working here since it has been the subject of booby-trapped grenades, RPG attack and bugged by MI5. More peaceful times have seen respected and famous people pass through like Desmond Tutu and Albert Reynolds.
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Palazzo Ruini Ranuzzi – Celebration Hall
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Appellate Court: the in place in its day but only if you were rich and powerful. Designed in the 18th century by Bibiena and decorated by many famous artists and tradesmen including Mazza, Basoli, Giani and others. A nostalgic era of Napoleon inhabits the place. Unmistakably, a court for serious offenders judging by the draconian cells in place.
Appellate Court: the in place in its day but only if you were rich and powerful. Designed in the 18th century by Bibiena and decorated by many famous artists and tradesmen including Mazza, Basoli, Giani and others. A nostalgic era of Napoleon inhabits the place. Unmistakably, a court for serious offenders judging by the draconian cells in place.
St James’ Memorial
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Recently constructed Republican memorial plot on the corner of St James’ Crescent. There’s marble plaques and a fountain dedicated to IRA volunteers, political activists and civilians who were killed as a subsequence of the Troubles.
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Recently constructed Republican memorial plot on the corner of St James’ Crescent. There’s marble plaques and a fountain dedicated to IRA volunteers, political activists and civilians who were killed as a subsequence of the Troubles.
Palazzo Ruini Ranuzzi
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
In Piazza dei Tribunali, now the Court of Appeal, with possibly one of most grand staircases you’re ever likely to come across complete with 2 elliptic ramps and stucco statues. The Ruini family employed the services of Palladio for the project in 16th century. In the 17th another wealthy family the Ranuzzi’s took over and added more works of art.
In Piazza dei Tribunali, now the Court of Appeal, with possibly one of most grand staircases you’re ever likely to come across complete with 2 elliptic ramps and stucco statues. The Ruini family employed the services of Palladio for the project in 16th century. In the 17th another wealthy family the Ranuzzi’s took over and added more works of art.
Lagan Valley Island
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Now a modern Council centre with a mix of civic, business and arts facilities. Mainly the headquarters of Lisburn City Council, opened in March 2001. Even boasts purpose-built wedding facilities. Once the centre for linen trade for the Island Mill Spinning Company.
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Now a modern Council centre with a mix of civic, business and arts facilities. Mainly the headquarters of Lisburn City Council, opened in March 2001. Even boasts purpose-built wedding facilities. Once the centre for linen trade for the Island Mill Spinning Company.
Peace Lines
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
It took the beginning of the troubles to erect the first ‘wall’ or ‘peace line’ in Belfast to keep warring communities apart and passing time has made little difference as they increase in numbers. Fortunatley, they are put to good use as wall murals at least!
It took the beginning of the troubles to erect the first ‘wall’ or ‘peace line’ in Belfast to keep warring communities apart and passing time has made little difference as they increase in numbers. Fortunatley, they are put to good use as wall murals at least!
Police Stations
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
A brief look at present day police stations and their vehicles.
A brief look at present day police stations and their vehicles.
Shankill and Sandy Row Murals
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
A short tour of murals, history and their use through Protestant areas, from the paramilitary styled ones to the present iconic ones of George Best.
A short tour of murals, history and their use through Protestant areas, from the paramilitary styled ones to the present iconic ones of George Best.
Falls and Whiterock Murals
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Falls & Whiterock Murals show the history and illustrations of Republican murals around the Falls Road and Whiterock roads.
Falls & Whiterock Murals show the history and illustrations of Republican murals around the Falls Road and Whiterock roads.
Quartiere San Vitale – Ex Convent
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Quartiere for San Vitale – local government offices used to house a Church and convent dedicated to San Leonardo e Orsola from medieval times. The Cistercian nuns moved here in 1599 but suppressed in 1799. The complex was subsequently turned into an orphanage. Ancient frescoes still decorate walls and doorways. Space also used by community groups.
Quartiere for San Vitale – local government offices used to house a Church and convent dedicated to San Leonardo e Orsola from medieval times. The Cistercian nuns moved here in 1599 but suppressed in 1799. The complex was subsequently turned into an orphanage. Ancient frescoes still decorate walls and doorways. Space also used by community groups.