Belfast Charitable Society & the Belfast Blitz: Return From Garron Tower
Following air strikes in April 1941 those in charge of Clifton House set about [...]
Exploring the unmarked graves in Clifton Street Cemetery: Mary Gunning
Burial registers for Clifton Street Cemetery were kept from 1831, recording a wealth of [...]
The Case of Mary West- an abandoned child
Children were admitted for a variety of reasons to the Poor House, but we [...]
Black History Month: Philanthropy, Slavery and Abolition
Today marks the start of Black History Month, an annual observance recognising the important [...]
Mr Girmondi, Dancing Dogs & the Belfast Poor House
There have been some unusual donations to Belfast Charitable Society over the years, many [...]
Mary Ann McCracken (1770-1866): you know the name, now hear her story!
You will have undoubtedly heard her name in recent weeks and months in the [...]
On This Day 1918: Former Poor House child donated £50 to Belfast Charitable Society
John Trimble was admitted to the Poor House in May 1858 at the tender [...]
Belfast Charitable Society 270th Birthday!
At the George, 28th August 1752 The evening of Friday 28th August 1752 was [...]