The Shankill Road runs across the west of the city of Belfast with a vast historical and social history. A settlement believed to date back to 455AD, known as the 'Church of Saint Patrick of the White Ford' gives clues as to the long and varied history of communities living in the Shankill area.
The Shankill Road runs across the west of the city of Belfast with a vast historical and social history. A settlement believed to date back to 455AD, known as the 'Church of Saint Patrick of the White Ford' gives clues as to the long and varied history of communities living in the Shankill area.
A traditionally working class area that emerged from the flourishing linen industry in the 19th century, the Shankill Road, at it's height, was home to over 70,000 residents. Due to deindustrialisation and regeneration in surrounding areas, this population currently stands at approximately 20,000.
Belfast rose to the attention of the world during the,1960s as the conflict in Northern Ireland known as the Troubles erupted. The predominantly loyalist community of the Shankill Road bore witness to what are now infamous incidents in this period of history.
The Streets of Belfast: Shankill Road walking tour app will guide you through some of the lesser known stories of the Shankill Road as well as take you to areas associated with the Troubles, looking at the history behind the headlines and the people beyond the press coverage.
Watch Belfast actors portray the stories of people and places who would change the course of Irish and world history.
Read about the buildings and landscapes that make up this thriving area and the impact they have made on the industrial legacy of Belfast. Hear directly from a local tour guide as he shares his personal account of growing up in the Shankill Area and how the impact of history has shaped the community that resides there today.
The views and opinions expressed in this app do not necessarily reflect those of the European Commission or the Special EU Programmes Body.
The Kabosh Celebrating Belfast project is supported by Belfast City Council's Creative Legacies II programme, part of the Belfast PEACE III Plan by the,European Union's European Regional Development Fund through the PEACE Ill Programme.