Founding Cara-Friend
This exhibition preserves and celebrates the legacy of Cara-Friend, Northern Ireland’s oldest LGBTQIA+ charitable organisation. Founded in 1974, eight years before the decriminalisation of homosexuality
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This exhibition preserves and celebrates the legacy of Cara-Friend, Northern Ireland’s oldest LGBTQIA+ charitable organisation. Founded in 1974, eight years before the decriminalisation of homosexuality
Come and explore The Linen Hall’s world-renowned political collection every Wednesday on a collections-based tour which explores the history of the recent past through the
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT 6PM AND NOT 1PM AS ADVERTISED IN OUR PRINTED CATALOGUE Join Senior Library Assistant at The
Femina Culpa consists of Linda McKenna, Kelly Creighton, Emma McKervey and Milena Williamson. Their recent poetry collections were written out of historical research and archival
Come and explore The Linen Hall’s world-renowned political collection every Wednesday on a collections-based tour which explores the history of the recent past through the prism of the rare and
Created by Branar, one of Ireland’s leading theatre companies making work for children. This show is part of Young at Art’s Belfast Children’s Festival 2025.
After popular demand, Dr Federica Ferrieri is back at The Linen Hall with a brand new conversation short course! Join us for an easy Italian conversation short course designed for beginners and lower intermediate students.
L is for The Linen Hall Each spring this decade, Poet Laureate Simon Armitage will give readings in libraries across the UK, from the flagship libraries of big cities to
Come and explore The Linen Hall’s world-renowned political collection every Wednesday on a collections-based tour which explores the history of the recent past through the
The importance of the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland cannot be overstated. The impact it had on future events makes it one of the
Come and explore The Linen Hall’s world-renowned political collection every Wednesday on a collections-based tour which explores the history of the recent past through the prism of the rare and
Join us for the launch of our landmark exhibition, At the Crossroads: The Campaign for Civil Rights in Northern Ireland. Guest speaker Dr Connal Parr of Northumbria University will draw
1968 was a time when popular music and mass protest made a combined impact. The Rolling Stones released 'Street Fighting Man' as a homage to the Paris riots and the
Come and explore The Linen Hall’s world-renowned political collection every Wednesday on a collections-based tour which explores the history of the recent past through the prism of the rare and
Join us for ‘Activism in Focus’, an interactive event designed to empower grassroots changemakers with the essential tools and strategies for effective advocacy. Three experienced activists – Rebecca Bellamy, Stuart
The 1960s was a decade of massive social and political change worldwide, and Northern Ireland was no exception. Global movements for equality and justice influenced – and were influenced by
Join us for a compelling panel discussion exploring the legacy and ongoing resonance of Northern Ireland's civil rights movement. Expertly chaired by Seamus McKee, our distinguished panel – Dr Margaret
As part of the European Highland Dance Championships & Ulster Scots Festival 2025 that is taking place in Belfast 3-5 April, The Linen Hall, in partnership with Bready Ulster Scots,
Booking is essential for all events including free events. All event tickets are non-refundable. Please view our Customer Service Policy.
The Linen Hall (Belfast Library And Society For Promoting Knowledge) is registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC 104 564.