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28/09/2026

A tree that witnessed history

Join us for a guided tour of the Blackstaff Mill exhibition and discover the fascinating history of this remarkable plac...
19/09/2026

Join us for a guided tour of the Blackstaff Mill exhibition and discover the fascinating history of this remarkable place.

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At the beginning of the 19th century, Belfast was a port with small wooden docks. There was also the Blackstaff River—a ...
19/09/2026

At the beginning of the 19th century, Belfast was a port with small wooden docks. There was also the Blackstaff River—a muddy stretch of water that completely changed the city's destiny!
The population of Belfast increased from 19,000 in 1801 to over 70,000 in 1841 as the linen industry exploded. Belfast was transforming into 'Linenopolis,' the linen capital of the world, and its mills were absolutely ravenous for water. In 1832, Captain John Boyd and his brother-in-law, John Hind, officially opened the Blackstaff Mill on Durham Street.

Picture: High Street Belfast c.1831. Source: Ulster Museum IC/High St/831

Time changes landscapes. What once seemed permanent can, with the passing of years, take on an entirely different meanin...
18/09/2026

Time changes landscapes. What once seemed permanent can, with the passing of years, take on an entirely different meaning.

I love looking at old photographs and seeing places through the lens of their former glory — imagining the life, stories, and moments that once surrounded them.

Christ Church was built in 1833, during the time when Captain Boyd established the mill at College Square North and Durham Street.

Christ Church, built between 1831 and 1833 to the design of architect William Farrell, is a beautiful example of the Greek Revival style. Though the building was severely damaged by fire in 1996, its historic façade and structure were saved and carefully restored in 2003 by the Belfast Buildings Preservation Trust.

Photographs found online.

Captain Boyd established the mill in the early 1830s, when it operated as a small linen mill. The first edition of the O...
17/09/2026

Captain Boyd established the mill in the early 1830s, when it operated as a small linen mill. The first edition of the Ordnance Survey map, from 1832–1833, shows a small linen mill on the site. By the end of the 1850s, the mill had developed into a large industrial complex occupied by the Blackstaff Flax Spinning and Weaving Company


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16/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who visited Blackstaff Mill during European Heritage Days — we were delighted to welcome so many visitors. Your inspiring presence, curiosity and enthusiasm made the occasion truly special.

10/09/2026

🏛️To celebrate Heritage Days, visit Blackstaff Mill, a fascinating place full of Belfast’s history and industrial heritage. It is a great opportunity to discover more about the city’s past and learn about its rich industrial legacy.

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09/09/2026

Blackstaff Mill
Heritage Open Days 11-12-13.09.2026

09/09/2026

Heritage Open Days 11-12-13.09.2026
Blackstaff Mill

08/09/2026

🏛️Heritage Days, visit Blackstaff Mill, 11-12-13.09.2026

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Blackstaff Mill, 81 Springfield Road, Belfast BT12 7AE
Belfast
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