“The first time I went to Ireland I was a photography student. That was 1979. I had decided to visit Belfast to get an impression of what the conflict is doing…

Englishman Tony Merrick found himself in West Belfast on the weekend of the 14/15 August 1969 and proceeded to record the devastation around him. He kindly donated a selection to…

Sean McCaffery was a community activist and campaigner who became involved in the ‘Demolish Divis’ movement of the 1970s-80s. He took these photos in the late 1980s at the start…

Photos taken between 2008-2012 document the rise in homelessness following the financial crisis. The author predicts a similar surge in homelessness and poverty as COVID-19 emergency measures end.

In September 1977, the author, visiting Ireland for the first time, joined a British army patrol in Belfast without proper credentials. The author captured two notable photos during the patrol,…

Robert Mercer, an Irish Australian photographer, captures the essence of Ireland through his work, highlighting the country’s rich human character and contradictions. His photographs, which blend beauty and heartbreak, offer…

Perry Zachary, 96. I went into Van Buren in 1958. I moved into Church Lane around 1955. We were in number 58 for about ten years and then we moved…

The Life’s work of an unknown Photographer (Late 1800s) Having been given a collection of quarter plate glass negatives in 1994, by a friend who thought they would be of…

Mike Arron was an English press photographer sent to Belfast by the Daily Telegraph in 1969.His daughter, Clare, followed in her father’s footsteps as a press photographer and was also…

Mike Abrahams documented life in Northern Ireland for 14 years, focusing on the daily experiences of the Nationalist community. He witnessed the impact of the partition, the conflict, and the…

Mickey Marley Harlay’s Gallery

Michael Collins’ Gallery

Freelance photographer Mariusz documents post-conflict territories and societies, focusing on Northern Ireland and Western African refugees in Europe.

A collection of magic lantern slides from the 1880s depicts a journey from Ireland to the United States, including stops in New York, Washington, and California. The slides, possibly prepared…

Judah Passow, a renowned photojournalist, has been published in numerous prestigious magazines and newspapers worldwide since 1978. His work, particularly his coverage of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, has received critical acclaim…

John White was born in the Ballymacarrett/Short Strand district in 1930. Before his death in 1992, he captured the dramatic changes in this small industrial enclave of Belfast. White’s photography…

The author recounts their experiences studying architecture at Queens University, focusing on community involvement and activism against urban renewal projects like the Belfast Urban Motorway. They highlight their work with…

John Briggs’s 1977 photographs of Dublin and Kilcullen contrast sharply with photographs taken by a soldier in Belfast during the same year, highlighting the stark differences between southern and northern…

My interests in photography started in the early 60’s when my girlfriend Mary, now my wife bought me a Kodak Colour swap 35mm camera.  This interest increased when I joined…

Joanna Keys donated photographs from the 1930s, including images of the Moshulu ship and Irish countryside.

Świderek is a freelance photographer based in Belfast. He graduated from Melchior Wańkowicz Institute of Journalism in Warsaw with a Bachelor’s degree in 2002. He has been published in Practical…

The Troubles in Belfast began in 1969 with the arrival of the British Army and the Provisional IRA, leading to widespread destruction and human tragedy. Hugh McKeown, an amateur photographer,…

Gerry Collins’ photographs capture the devastation of the 1969 Belfast pogroms, providing a stark visual record of the chaos and trauma experienced by the community. The collection serves as a…

Gérard Harlay’s archive of 3000 images documents the conflict in Northern Ireland, preserving the history of the community for future generations.

Belfast’s “peacelines,” initially temporary, symbolize sectarian divisions and ongoing violence. Frankie Quinn’s photographs document these divisions, emphasizing the need for understanding and reconciliation.

Conrad Atkinson, a pop artist, was a pioneer in addressing Britain’s role in Northern Ireland through his art, which was vindicated by peace talks and a power-sharing parliament. He received…

William Murray, an Irish artist and cyclist, was born in Dublin in 1914. He pursued painting and cycling throughout his life, producing many landscapes and poems inspired by his travels.…

Bill Kirk, a Northern Irish photographer, documented his community with a unique perspective, influenced by his passions for cycling and photography. His work, characterized by a sense of common humanity,…

Anonymous West Belfast Galleries

Soldier’s scrapbook images from Belfast 1977 provide valuable insights into the conflict, complementing previous photos.

Photographs from Belfast during ‘The Troubles’ were taken by a soldier and later shared with a friend. The images capture everyday life amidst sectarian violence and destruction.

Anne Ramsey, known as “The Gay Archivist,” documents LGBT events in Northern Ireland, capturing diverse moments that shape queer history.

Andrew Steven, a personnel department head at Queen’s University, documented the Troubles in Northern Ireland through photographs. Fungus damaged the slides, creating a metaphor for the erosion of memory of…

The photographer’s first visit to Belfast was inspired by the social fallout of the Thatcher years, and the city’s familiar and alien qualities were captured in their work. The edit…

Andrew Johnston’s interest in photography and local history led him to document the Shankill Road community in Belfast, inspired by photographers who immersed themselves in their subjects. Despite improvements in…