Description

Town Book of Belfast, published by Colourpoint Books, is a richly illustrated local history that captures the changing face of Belfast through a carefully selected archive of historic images and commentary. The book traces the city’s growth from its early origins through the Victorian and Edwardian periods and into the modern era.

Through photographs, postcards, street scenes, and historical illustrations, readers can explore how Belfast evolved as a centre of shipbuilding, linen manufacturing, commerce, and urban development. The collection highlights many of the city’s best-known landmarks, public buildings, streets, and neighbourhoods, offering a vivid record of everyday life and major historical changes.

Key themes include:

• The expansion of Belfast during the industrial revolution

• Historic city streets and marketplaces

• Public buildings, churches, and civic architecture

• The shipbuilding industry and the River Lagan

• Transport, trams, and changing urban infrastructure

• Social and cultural life in the city

The accompanying text provides historical context for the images, explaining the significance of major locations and events while documenting how the city transformed over time. The book serves both as a photographic archive and as an accessible introduction to Belfast’s urban and industrial heritage.

Ideal for local historians, genealogy researchers, visitors, and anyone interested in the history of Belfast, Town Book of Belfast offers a nostalgic and informative portrait of one of Ireland’s most important cities.