The Archive Project
The Belfast Archive Project is a not-for-profit association dedicated to preserve and present our vanishing photographic heritage. The ‘Project’ has been entrusted with collections of film negatives and prints in order to protect them for future generations. In all, there are over 100,000 images including 8 mm moving film. These images are at risk of deteriorating so our focus is to preserve, digitise and make them accessible through curated exhibitions, online galleries and print publications.
The Project has amassed its unique collection from many sources, images that are exciting, indelible, stimulating and moving. The archive includes the work of some of N. Ireland’s most respected photographers. The Project aims to keep our shared photographic heritage as a vital part of our future.
“Thanks to National Lottery players, Heritage Lottery Fund invests money to help people across the UK explore, enjoy and protect the heritage they care about - from the archaeology under our feet to the historic parks and buildings we love, from precious memories and collections to rare wildlife. Photographic collections are important as they give people a window into the past and can help bring heritage to life for current and future generations.”
Andrew Johnston
Shankill selection
Andrew Johnston’s Belfast
Bombay St
Divis, Lower Falls
Grafitti
Posters and signage
Unionist
Unity Flats
Various scenes
Curfew 1970
Easter 1977
Lenadoon 1972
Queen’s Visit 1977
Klondyke Bar
Steel Chest, Nail in the Boot and the Barking Dog
Shops
Sandy Row 1974
Sandy Row II
Peacelines II
Peacelines III
Short Strand
The Orange
Dublin 1977
Short Strand
Welch
Phillips
Chuck McAteer, Alain Julien & Joe Quinn
Contributors
100% of every donation goes directly to programming. We deeply appreciate your support!
Social media
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Great book launch for Michael McCann at Cultúrlann! Pick up a copy of his Burnt Out: How the Troubles Began!… https://t.co/M9GHarkXCG
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RT @Inter_Arch: Nice to see more material on the Belfast Archive website. Includes Gerry Collins shots of Bombay St in August 1969… https://t.co/kgtGGySLiK
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RT @Inter_Arch: Bombay St, 1969 and first (Troubles-era) barricades in #Belfast. Photos by Gerry Kelly on @ArchiveBelfast https://t.co/H4mAW2GHRX
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Thanks Vicky! https://t.co/MhiaSys4Lr
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Planning some great projects for the year! https://t.co/c3zz0DXaqi
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We have come a long way since we started building the BAP two years ago. Check out this 2016 article from the Irish… https://t.co/SJF7nHksDD
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The BAP is located in the historic Conway Mill. We are currently finishing up our photographic and oral history wor… https://t.co/fbVAA4w4aU
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Exciting about our new website! Official launch December 17, but take a sneak peek: https://t.co/6S2EGnl46b
