It was accessed via a separate entrance on Whiterock Road. Read about our approach to external linking. Jonathan McCormick (at CAIN) (1996-2006) Day 277 Underground Wall City Cemetery (Photo A Day 2012) Before we get down to the ghosts and ghouls, let's start with some interesting facts. Some of Belfast's most famous figures are buried in Belfast City Cemetery. Vandalism in the cemetery is widespread.[1]. The image was taken as part of a collection of photographs by Henrietta Williams which investigated visually Belfasts interface areas. y BELFAST CITY CEMETERY Maritime Industrial HERITAGE TRAIL The family of Alexander Herdman, who died aged 34, owned ax spinning mills in . This browser offers limited functionality on our website. When it was originally erected it stood as the first major wall of its kind in the country. Belfast Newsletter Excellent tour. Excellent resource . Disabled toilet facilities are also available. The dispute was eventually resolved when the Corporation bought from Bishop Dorrian, for 4,000, the right tobury Protestants in the ground allocated for Catholic burials. If you have any queries or needaccess assistance you can email cemeteries@belfastcity.gov.ukor call028 9027 0690. Translated, it means 'the house of life' or 'house of the living'. To read about this work, go to City Cemetery Heritage Project. TIL There is a underground wall at Belfast City Cemetery to keep Protestant & Catholics apart Related Topics Ireland Northern Ireland European Union Europe United Kingdom Place comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Xabity Additional comment actions Of course there is, it's the rest in peace-wall Reply "I have worked with Accord since 2020 and they have been very efficient, professional and cost effective. The visitor centre is open five days a week, Tuesday to Saturday, from 9.30am to 1.30pm.