Shankill Graveyard
United Kingdom
Along the Shankill road you will have a chance to take photos of these amazing works of art painted by locals to depict their support of the crown.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Shankill Graveyard, a site of profound historical and social significance in the heart of West Belfast. As we stand within these stone walls, we are walking on ground that has served as a place of interment and…
Listen in the app2The Statue of Queen Victoria — A Diamond Jubilee
Upon entering the graveyard, the most prominent visual feature is the Portland stone statue of Queen Victoria. Carved in 1897 to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, this monument stands as a testament to the era's…
Listen in the app3The Watch House — Guarding Against Resurrection Men
One of the most chilling chapters of the graveyard's history is represented by the remains of the former Watch House. Built around 1830 by Mr. …
Listen in the app4Cholera Pits — The Black Death of 1832
As you move through the graveyard, notice the slightly depressed areas of ground. These are indicative of mass burial pits, most notably from the cholera epidemic of 1832 to 1833. …
Listen in the app5Reverend Isaac Nelson — The Radical Voice
Among the prominent headstones set into the boundary wall is that of the Reverend Isaac Nelson, one of the Shankill's most famous and controversial sons. Born in 1809, Nelson was a Presbyterian minister who became a leading voice…
Listen in the app6Sergeant John Brown — The Charge at Balaclava
Tucked away among the older monuments is the headstone of Sergeant John Brown of the 17th Lancers. His inscription records a life of extraordinary military service, most notably his participation in the infamous 'Charge of the…
Listen in the app7Infant Mortality and the Social Fabric
To truly understand the social history of the Shankill, one must look at the countless small headstones dedicated to children. One particularly poignant example is the grave of 14-year-old W. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour, we consider the graveyard's modern transformation into the Shankill Rest Garden, opened in 1964. This project, while creating a peaceful public space, unfortunately resulted in the clearance and…
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What is Shankill Graveyard?
Shankill Graveyard is a place in United Kingdom with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 54.6055, -5.9589 |
| Last updated |
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