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Grosvenor Road Police Station
Discover the history of the heavily fortified building on Grosvenor Road, directly across from Belfast Grand Central Station. Once the strategic headquarters of the RUC’s "B" Division, this active PSNI station remains a prominent physical symbol of Belfast's Troubles-era security architecture. Learn how its location at a key sectarian interface made it a primary joint military hub and a frequent target of paramilitary activity during the conflict.
William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Wednesday, 15th July
More Like Living in Revelations Than in England
Read a detailed critique of Belfast's urban planning alongside a profile of "More Like Living in Revelations Than in England," the stunning monochromatic mural by Phlegm at 39 Corporation Street. Captured before its planned demolition for student housing, this piece highlights the stark contrast between transient development and a true living city.
William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Wednesday, 15th July
It is the Hidden People Who Make a City - Belfast’s Camouflaged Art
We often think of public art as something that shouts for attention—giant stone monuments dominating open squares or brightly coloured murals claiming entire gable walls. But a city is not made of concrete and glass; it is made of the quiet, everyday footsteps of the people who walk its streets. Sometimes, the most profound art is the kind that reflects this—not by shouting, but by whispering from the forgotten corners we rush past.
William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Tuesday, 14th July
Ultra Wide Angle Views Of Samson And Goliath
A photographer's journey navigating the vast scale of Belfast's Titanic Quarter to capture the iconic Harland & Wolff cranes, Samson and Goliath. This piece explores the limits of ultra-wide-angle lenses, the quantum history behind Bell's Theorem Crescent, and the gritty, hidden vantage point discovered along the closed barriers of Hamilton Road.
William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Monday, 13th July
Rosemary Street And Laneway Featuring Street Art Gallery July 2026
Explore the stark contrasts of Rosemary Street and Lower Garfield Street in Belfast city centre. Discover the historic 1783 First Presbyterian Church, the vibrant contemporary street art animating its hidden lanes, and the complex history behind the decades-long, stalled 'Tribeca' redevelopment project that has left key historic quarters in a state of urban dereliction.
William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Monday, 13th July
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