My latest article on peace tourism, the ethical complexities it raises and my approach to the challenges as a tour guide. drtomstours.com/index.php/20...

Out in town exploring local Belfast history with local Belfast residents. Bright and cold.

Had a super review from Dan for a Troubles Tour earlier this month. Info is at drtomstours.com/index.php/be...

Studio Symphoney Orchestra's next concert on Saturday 29.11.25 in St. Comgall's Parish Centre, Brunswick Road, Bangor. Many classics: Humperdinck - Hansel & Gretel overture, Dukas - Sorcerer's Apprentice & Tchaikovsky - Sleeping Beauty Suite Book: www.studiosymphony.org.uk/dbpage.php?p...

Out in Belfast, last week doing an introduction to Belfast for newcomers and a tour of west Belfast looking at the Troubles. For more info go to www.drtomstours.com

Out today at QUB doing a campus tour with NITGA's Blue Badge Candidates.

Very positive review of my Troubles Tour: "Totally enjoyed this walking tour with Tom! I learned so much and have a greater understanding of Belfast’s struggles. Meeting location was easy to find. The walking pace was ideal. I recommend this tour!" tinyurl.com/bdzmvtaf Info: tinyurl.com/345jkae8

Out in town yesterday in the Grey mist of Belfast with Luna and Colin from the USA doing people, places and Games of Thrones! If you fancy a tour, you know where to fine me: www.drtomstours.com

Volume 1 of London Pride is on its way! It examines London’s Territorial Force (TF) from 1908-21, exploring its unique structure, socio-economic composition, military operations during the GW. Ideal for office & home use & Xmas presents. Reg interest: tinyurl.com/25tty85e @parhistory.bsky.social

Last of my Doctors and Diseases walking tours for @belfastfestival.bsky.social Good fun; great people.

This coming Sat (1.11.25) second of my Doctors and Diseases walking tours for @belfastfestival.bsky.social looking at Belfast’s medical history. Times: at 11am & 2pm. Book via the QR Code or belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/drs-an...

Out in cold, windy and soggy Belfast delivering two @antislaverybelfast.bsky.social tours for @belfastfestival.bsky.social. Great response and really engaged people.

Out in Belfast yesterday exploring Belfast's slavery links and abolitionist history. Lovely day. Was working with fellow @antislaverybelfast.bsky.social Mark Doherty.

Out today doing a Troubles Tour in sunny West Belfast with guest from Minneapolis. Lovely crisp autumn day.

This Saturday (25.10.25) leading two Anti Slavery Belfast Tours for the @belfastfestival.bsky.social 2025 that look at Belfast’s slavery past and abolitionist story. Times are 11am & 2pm. Book via the QR Code or 2025 or belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/belfas...

Second of todays Doctors and Diseases walking tours for @belfastfestival.bsky.social looking at Belfast’s medical history. Next two walks on 1.11.25, at 11am & 2pm. Book via the QR Code or 2025: belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/drs-an...

Out this morning doing a Doctors and Diseases walking tour for @belfastfestival.bsky.social looking at Belfast’s medical history. Next two walks on 1.11.25, at 11am & 2pm. Book via the QR Code or 2025: belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/drs-an...

Four Doctors and Diseases walking tours looking at Belfast’s medical history being run as part of the @belfastfestival.bsky.social 2025. Dates: 18.10.25 & 1.11.25, at 11am & 2pm. Book via the QR Code or 2025: belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/drs-an...

I'm doing 2 walking tours for @belfastfestival.bsky.social 2025: DRS/DISEASES: on 18.10.25 & 1.11.25, at 11am & 2pm. Book: belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/drs-an... ANTI SLAVERY BELFAST: on 25.10.25 & 3.11.25, at 11am & 2pm. Book: belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/belfas...

Ep369 – Army Pay Services – Dr John Black This week on MiD, Dr John Black, military historian and former pay sergeant, delves into the often-neglected history of the British Army Pay Services during the First World War. kensingtons.org.uk/podcast/ep36...

Out in town today doing an Anti Slavery Belfast tour looking at the history of Belfast's links to the transatlantic slave trade and abolitionist movement. More info at www.antislaverybelfast.com

Out in sunny Belfast with Scott and Leona from Canada doing the Troubles, Blitz and architecture history of Belfast. Click here if you want to know more: www.drtomstours.com

Out with Tom and Mary Lou from Nebraska doing the Linen, Cathedral and Titanic Quarters and ending up at the Titanic Museum. If you fancy a tour of Belfast, contact me here:https://drtomstours.com/

Out yesterday with German guests from the MSC Preziosa. We did the titanic experience and a city tour including the peace wall.

Out in the sun between the rain to take some Dutch travellers through the Troubles!

One and half hour Spinning Yarns Tour for European Heritage Open Day on behalf of the Linen Quarter BID.

Miss Isabella “Ella” Barbour Pirrie (1857-1929) was a pioneering nurse in Belfast. She was the first nurse at the Belfast Union Workhouse Infirmary (pic) & founded its nursing school. If you fancy learning more about the Queen’s Quarter, come on my tour of the area! drtomstours.com/index.php/qu...

This autumn I’ll be teaching OLE3039: The Social History of Belfast and its Residents, 1798–1914 at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social. Across 10 weekly sessions (Wednesdays, 7.00–9.00 pm, starting 1 October 2025) 👉https://tinyurl.com/2dvu368v

Out today looking at the cultural and social history of the city with Tom and Lisa from the USA. Lovely day despite the forecast!

From the Falls to the Shankill, through history and the Troubles, with a touch of unclassic Belfast weather. Wonderful to share it with today’s visitors from the USA!

Up and down the Falls and Shankill stepping through the Troubles in lovely unBelast weather. Group from USA today. Lovely to meet all!

I’m running two courses as part of the QUB Open Learning programme for 2025/26. In the Autumn I’m looking at the social history of Belfast in the 19th century and in the Spring of 2026 I explore Belfast’s slavery past. If you fancy joining me, info is here: qubuk.estore.flywire.com/products?sto...

Out this evening in Belfast taking some Belgians through our complex and contests past. Really great night. If you fancy doing a tour, DM me.

At the end of Jul25, the WFA's Mentioned in Dispatches pod hit 751,410 d/loads since Feb17. I’ve hosted 379 eps many aspects of the GW. I’ve spoken to a heavy metal band about songs inspired by WW1 to academics about widows. It has been a great journey to date: onward! Listen kensingtons.org.uk

Out and about with Czech guests from Prague. Covering the city's unique past. If you fancy a trip around the centre, give me a DM!

Out in the busy centre of Belfast with 39 Dutch tourists visiting our super city. Weather was great and we tackled the contested and complex part of NI's capital.

Out in a grey Belfast exploring Belfast troubled past. With guests from the USA and Scotland. Liquid solace afterwards.

Out in town doing a troubles tour. Information is here: drtomstours.com/index.php/be...

Out and about doing double Troubles tours over the week. American couple from North Carolina and a family from London town. All great fun and it only rained a bit!

Out in tropical Ballycastle during the 12th weekend doing the heritage trail.

Is Belfast’s tourism future being built on solid ground — or seduced by shiny tech? In this reflective piece, I explore Belfast City Council’s Augment the City programme, a bold new programme introducing AI and immersive storytelling to Belfast’s visitor offer. drtomstours.com/index.php/20...

Delighted that both of my proposed courses on Belfast’s social history (autumn) and slavery/anti slavery in Belfast have been accepted by QUB for their Open Learning programme for 2025/26. Course available to book from mid Aug here: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/open-l...

Out this morning doing two tours of 1941 Belfast Blitz/Troubles Tour looking at Belfast's complex past. If you fancy a tour on either details here (1) Troubles: tinyurl.com/3fu8n8sb (2) Blitz: tinyurl.com/tba5am45

On this week’s episode of the WFA’s Mentioned in Dispatches, Terry Whenham, host of Tales From the Battlefields, joins the pod to discuss the art podcasting the FWW. Here: kensingtons.org.uk/podcast/ep36...

Out again this week looking at the Troubles with a group of Americans!

Wonderful review for a troubles tour I did over the weekend. Link is here www.toursbylocals.com/tour-guides/... If you fancy a troubles tour, info is here: drtomstours.com/index.php/be...

Two tours today exploring Belfast's Troubles past. Party from the US and Australia/Scotland.

Out in Belfast doing the troubles; super weather! If this appeals, drop me a line: drtomstours.com/index.php/be...

On this week’s Mentioned in Dispatches podcast, Clive Harris explores the role of London Territorials in the Gallipoli campaign of 1915–16. kensingtons.org.uk/podcast/ep36...

What drives a soldier to fight or flee? I explore Elmar Dinter’s Hero or Coward and its lessons for leadership and resilience — read more here: kensingtons.org.uk/book-review-...