The Belfast Poor House Through the Centuries Online Talk
September 4, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Set up by philanthropic merchants Clifton House was originally opened as the Belfast Poor House in 1774. Today it is the city’s oldest working building and is still owned by the Belfast Charitable Society. Hear stories of its work and those who sought refuge in its walls.
This virtual live talk will be facilitated by our knowledgeable staff and volunteers using Zoom. Numbers for these hour-long sessions will be limited to allow for Q&A sessions at the end. The Meeting ID to join the online tour will be sent out the morning of the talk.
Clifton House is the social enterprise of Belfast Charitable Society who continue to address disadvantage in Belfast and beyond today.