Dec 19, 2025

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Dec 15, 2025

Stalwart of Croft & Perry production Hi De Hi! Simon Cadell who died young at 45

Simon John Cadell (19 July 1950 – 6 March 1996) was a classically trained English actor, best known for his portrayal of the well-meaning holiday camp manager Jeffrey Fairbrother in the first five series of the BBC situation comedy Hi-de-Hi!.Early lifeCadell was born in London into a distinguished theatrical family. He was the son of theatrical agent John Cadell and the grandson of Scottish char

Dec 15, 2025

Belfast's First Nurse Ella Perrie wrote hospital woes to Florence Nighingale

Dec 13, 2025

All Quiet On The Western Front - One of Three Men Who Made It Back Corporal Jim Donaghy MBE

Jim Donaghy was born in the Bonds area of the Waterside, though by the time he enlisted in the 10th (Derry) Battalion his family had moved to Drumahoe. It was there that he returned after active service in some of the First World War’s fiercest engagements, including the Battle of Albert in 1916, the Battle of Messines, the Battle of Langemarck, the Cambrai Operations, and the capture of Bourlon

Dec 11, 2025

The Father of Irish Botany John Templeton of Belfast

John Templeton (1766–1825)John Templeton was an Irish naturalist and botanist, widely regarded as the Father of Irish Botany. Born in Belfast, he became one of the most important early scientific figures in Ireland, contributing to botany, zoology, meteorology, and natural history.Botanical ContributionsTempleton cultivated native and exotic plants in the gardens of his Belfast estate, Cranmore.

Dec 09, 2025

Gunned down as he left church with his children RUC Inspector Duddy

n today’s video, we look back at the tragic murder of RUC Inspector Norman Duddy, a devoted police officer, father, and long-standing member of the Strand Road Presbyterian Church in Londonderry.On 28 March 1982, shortly after leaving Sunday service with his two young sons, Inspector Duddy was shot dead by IRA gunmen in a shocking attack carried out as he sat in his car. The killing—witnessed

Dec 09, 2025

A Challenging Woman - Inez McCormack

*Inez McCormack (1943–2013) was a highly respected Northern Irish human rights and trade union activist. She is best known for:### Key Contributions *Trade Union Leadership: The first woman president of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU). *Peace Process Work: Played a significant role in ensuring social and economic rights were included in the Good Friday Agreement, particularly for margi

Dec 08, 2025

Mary Ann McCracken a tenatious woman who lived a long time in booming Belfast

Mary Ann McCracken (1770–1866) was an influential Irish social reformer, abolitionist, philanthropist, businesswoman, and champion of workers’ rights. She is best known for her lifelong commitment to social justice in Belfast and for being the sister of United Irishman Henry Joy McCracken.Key Highlights• United Irishmen & 1798 Rebellion:Mary Ann supported the democratic and egalitarian ideal

Dec 07, 2025

William Ritchie was invited to open the first shipyard in Belfast

William Ritchie (1756–1834): Pioneer ShipbuilderBefore the American War of Independence, it was cheaper for Britain to build ships in the American colonies. When the war cut off that supply, demand for home-built vessels surged. In response, three new shipyards were established in Saltcoats. Between 1775 and 1790, shipbuilder William Ritchie worked in these yards, contributing to the constructio

Dec 07, 2025

The Many Faces of Valentine Jones one of the men who built Belfast

Dec 07, 2025

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Dec 07, 2025

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