Hidden history of Belfast's lesser-known rivers brought to the …
WEBJul 7, 2015 · Old photographs and computer-generated images bring the rivers' histories to life and reveal regeneration plans that are benefitting Belfast's residents and wildlife.
Belfast’s Hidden Rivers – Hidden Hydrology
WEBJul 3, 2019 · “Belfast, or Béal Feirste (‘the sandy ford at the mouth of the Farset’, in Irish) not only owes its existence to this river, but also its growth and early prosperity. Yet, for the last 170 years, this ancient waterway has been sealed off from the outside world by a series of tunnels, and is largely forgotten by those walking just above ...
RIVER FARSET: the HISTORY of Belfast’s hidden river
WEBFeb 4, 2024 · From its role in making Belfast an industrial powerhouse to its subsequent covering in the mid-1800s, we look at the history of the River Farset, Belfast’s hidden river. Table of Contents. Bubbling just under the surface of modern-day Belfast, the hidden River Farset shaped the city we see today.
River Farset - Wikipedia
WEBRising on Squire's Hill on the north-western edge of Belfast, the River Farset is on the County Antrim side of the Lagan, and its entry to the Lagan is close to that river's outflow into Belfast Lough.
The Farset - Belfast’s Hidden River - Belfast Entries
WEBMay 7, 2021 · The Farset was one of the main rivers in Belfast. The town was laid out around it with the old Belfast Castle (Castle Place) at one end of High Street near Cornmarket and the Chapel of the Ford at the other, at the point where the Rivers Lagan and the Farset met.
River Lagan - Wikipedia
WEBThe River Lagan (from Irish Abhainn an Lagáin 'river of the low-lying district'; Ulster Scots: Lagan Wattèr) [1] is a major river in Northern Ireland which runs 53.5 mi (86.1 km) [2] from the Slieve Croob mountain in County Down to Belfast where it enters Belfast Lough, an inlet of the Irish Sea.
The History of the Rivers of Belfast - YouTube
WEBFeb 2, 2022 · Dr Jim Badley looks at the 10 main rivers that have their source in the Belfast Hills, outlining a bit about their history and importance to the local areas.
Northern Ireland’s secret underground river - BBC
WEBMay 31, 2018 · Buried just 60cm beneath the city’s modern surface, the long-lost River Farset that gave Belfast its name still flows silently through the heart of Northern Ireland’s capital.
River Farset – Belfast, Northern Ireland - Atlas Obscura
WEBFeb 26, 2018 · Discover River Farset in Belfast, Northern Ireland: Belfast's namesake river still winds below the city center, hidden from sight.
The history of Belfast's Farset River - BBC News
WEBJul 7, 2015 · In the first of a three-part series exploring the rivers of Belfast, BBC News NI's Ita Dungan studies the origins of the Farset River. The river, which gets its name from the Irish word...