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The East Bank Stretch Of The Lagan Opposite the Gasworks

Stranmillis Embankment And The Contrast At The River Edge

An exploration of Stranmillis Embankment near Ormeau Road in South Belfast, examining the visual contrast between the area's upmarket reputation and the grittier, graffiti-marked streetscapes along the River Lagan.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Tuesday, 21st July

Iglesia Ni Cristo 2-4 University Avenue Belfast

Iglesia Ni Cristo 2-4 University Avenue Belfast

A stormy documentary walk along Belfast's Stranmillis Embankment during Storm Bram, capturing the dramatic transition from the cultural heights of the Lyric Theatre to the raw urban expression near Ormeau Bridge.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Tuesday, 21st July

Stranmillis Embankment In A Storm December 2025

Stranmillis Embankment In A Storm December 2025

A stormy documentary walk along Belfast's Stranmillis Embankment during Storm Bram, capturing the dramatic transition from the cultural heights of the Lyric Theatre to the raw urban expression near Ormeau Bridge.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Tuesday, 21st July

Much To See At CS Lewis Square In East Belfast

Much To See At CS Lewis Square In East Belfast

Discover C.S. Lewis Square in East Belfast, a striking public space featuring magnificent Narnia bronze sculptures by artists Maurice Harron, Ross Wilson, and Alan Burke, surrounded by dynamic local street art

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Friday, 17th July

The Blackbird's Band In Belfast 9 July 2026

The Blackbird's Band In Belfast 9 July 2026

What many visitors do not realise is that the Dromara Street piece has a twin. Its sister sculpture sits just a short walk away in the grounds of the Ormeau Road Library. In November 2023, the library's bronze blackbird was tragically stolen from its plinth, sparking outrage and heartbreak in the local community. Remarkably, following a widespread public appeal, the stolen artwork was safely recovered and reinstated just in time for Christmas in December 2023.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Friday, 17th July