Two-hundred-and-thirty-one years ago today the Linen Hall Library was founded by a group of ‘worthy plebians who would do honour to any town.’ Since then the Linen Hall has become synonymous with all that is of cultural importance in Belfast and Northern Ireland. Director Julie Andrews says: “It is of…...
Linen Hall’s Writers on Writers Festival is Back in May
The popular Linen Hall Writers on Writers Festival returns in May with a series of events focusing on the experience of reading, writing and publishing. We also announce the winner of the Michael McLaverty Short Story Award on Wednesday 15 May. Former Belfast Telegraph picture editor and award-winning photojournalist Gerry…...
Donation of Splendid Illuminated Manuscript
The Library was delighted to recently receive a donation of a splendid illuminated manuscript which had been presented to the late John A Watson by the Belfast Evening Telegraph in April 1914. Mr Watson, a journalist who also wrote under the pseudonym ‘Flambeau’, was given this impressive volume as recognition…...
Hidden Female Voices Uncovered in Exhibitions at PRONI and the Linen Hall Library
The Linen Hall Library and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) have come together to present simultaneous exhibitions uncovering hidden female voices and stories from across the centuries. The EU funded In Her Words and Anonymous Was A Woman exhibitions will open to the public on Thursday 11…...
April – June 2019 What’s On Guides Now Available
The Linen Hall Library’s What’s On guides listing all events for April – June 2019 are now available in the Library, through Northern Ireland Tourist Information Centres, and at various venues throughout Belfast. Or download a guide here. You can view and books our events online at https://linenhall.com/event/...
Linen Hall Brings LGBTQ+ Archive Out of the Closet in Staging Sexuality
On Thursday 28 March, the Linen Hall launches Staging Sexuality, a series of performances and events based around the Library’s LGBTQ+ archive. The project is funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. From March through to June, Staging Sexuality will feature an event a month involving a number of…...
