Shankill Road Northern Ireland

Shankill Road Northern Ireland. Belfast shankill road hires stock photography and images Alamy Though the original UVF (Ulster Volunteer Force) was created in 1912, there had been tensions with local Catholics since the last 19th century. Exploring the Fascinating History and Culture of Shankill Road As a travel writer, I have had the opportunity to visit numerous destinations around the world, each with its own unique stories and attractions

Shankill Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland.Murals on the Shankill Road Stock Photo Alamy
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Parallel to The Shankill Road, you have Crumlin Road, where you will find Crumlin Road Gaol - a former prison which closed in 1996 and now hosts tours and events Shankill Road reflects many aspects of Northern Ireland's historical and cultural heritage

Shankill Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland.Murals on the Shankill Road Stock Photo Alamy

Today it is a bustling street with shops, cafes and the renowned Shankill Leisure Centre ('the one with the wavemaker') It's at this point in Shankill's history that it began to attain the notoriety it still carries today Shankill Road was named in 1831 after the Gaelic Sean Cill meaning Old Church

Murals on the Shankill Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland Stock Photo Alamy. Shankill Road reflects many aspects of Northern Ireland's historical and cultural heritage Known locally as 'The Crum', it is the only former prison dating back to the Victorian Era.

Shankill Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland Stock Photo Alamy. This venue hosts many annual events showcasing the best Shankill Road has to offer. The visual history presented in the Shankill is better than anything you can read in a guidebook