Well this 2,600-year-old clay letter was a journey. It comes from the archive of a goldsmith named Nabû-zeru-iddin in the heart of ancient Assyria. We’ve got someone left on read, a lawsuit, a mean step-mom, and people who get drunk and steal silver.

This Thursday, join us at Clifton House or online for an intriguing look into the darker side of Belfast's history in the 19th century. A time in which body-snatchers were terrorizing local cemeteries, stealing bodies for medical dissection. cliftonhousebelfast.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

As it’s on the news, sharing this again. The view of the pyramids at the top of the grand staircase is wonderful.

I've been getting back into the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series after many years, and the most relatable part is how everyday objects like doors and elevators have been imbued with artificial intelligence and it just makes them obnoxious and frustrating to use and everyone hates it.

If you're a National Trust member, it's that time of year again: Midnight tonight is the deadline. It's a shame people have to keep doing this to keep a toehold on historical truth in this country, but here we are. Voting link: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...

Just arrived today. New book by @leannecalvert.bsky.social Something to share with the Kirk Session later!

Fantastic work by Liam! It's important to be honest about origin stories even if it doesn't suit us.

Time for our next lecture in Clifton House.

We’re still a feisty bunch in Rashee!

Having to update the firmware of a lightbulb. Truly, modern life is so efficient. Now. Where’s the app?

Timeless humour! A 2,000 year-old Roman souvenir pen with a joke inscription roughly equivalent to: “I went to Rome and all I got you was this cheap pen!" 😂 Dated circa 70 AD, this iron stylus pen was recovered in London during excavations by MOLA. 📷 Juan Jose Fuldain/MOLA #Archaeology

Just 1 week to go until #EHOD! Join us at Clifton House on Sat 13 Sept, 10am-12pm for a drop-in open day. Explore Belfast’s historic gem, meet our guides, and discover its rich history—no booking needed. Onsite parking available.

BNH&PS Inaugural Lecture 3 September 2025 6.30pm Old Museum Building Belfast Natural History & Philosophical Society with Sir Ronnie Weatherup, President of the Belfast Charitable Society on ‘The Poorhouse, Poores Money and Poor Relief’- including the development of Clifton House.

Just chillin in Athens

This is one of the most impressive pieces of architecture I’ve ever seen. And by a Dublin based couple of architects - Heneghan Peng Architects. Róisín Heneghan and her husband Shi-Fu Peng. Even the details of the many names of Egypt in the main door columns are perfectly placed.

One of the fun things about the Grand Egyptian Museum is the buggy that takes you from ticketing to the main entrance. Every museum needs buggies!

Visited Great Egyptian Museum today, with its official opening in October. Stunning. Hard to show scale of place with phone pics. Wonderful collection of artefacts.

Let’s just say the main thought going through my mind watching this was, “Why?!”

Great day today at Belfast Potters’ Market in No2 Royal Avenue. And picked up an early Halloween gift from @jamesstanleywatson.bsky.social Brilliant to see No2 Royal Avenue packed out.

Just pedestrianise it. No more faffing #HillStreet #Belfast

Meet Baroness May Blood, the third remarkable woman in our Belfast Women’s Talk! She left school at 14 to work in Blackstaff Linen Mill, proud to be a Milly for 38 years. Join us on August 5 at Clifton House, 1pm—few tickets left! cliftonhousebelfast.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

BELFAST’S REMARKABLE WOMEN TALK: MARY ANN MCCRACKEN, WINIFRED CARNEY AND BARONESS MAY BLOOD Clifton House Belfast 1pm 5 Aug 2025 visitbelfast.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Table football (futbolín). The classic version was invented by Galician anarchist poet Alejandro Finisterre. While convalescing in Montserrat, Catalonia after wounded by a fascist bomb in Madrid in 1936. He felt sorry that the amputee kids couldn't play real football, so he came up with idea.

Well played EPIC, well played... epicchq.com/dear-erin-th...

Clifton House will be closed from tomorrow, Friday 11th July, through to Monday 14th July. There will be no tours this weekend. But don’t worry — we’ve got some exciting tours coming up soon! Check out our upcoming schedule and plan your visit to enjoy the history of Clifton House with us.

Join Us for an Inspiring Talk at Clifton House as part of the @FeileBelfast with @laurensmytg.bsky.social and others. Hear how Mary Ann McCracken championed the rights of the poor & explore how Winifred Carney & May Blood challenged political barriers. visitbelfast.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

#OnThisDay 1770 Mary Ann McCracken was born to Captain John McCracken+his wife Ann. She would go on to led one of the most remarkable lives Belfast’s history. Her motto, which accurately sums up her character, was that it was ‘better to wear out than to rust out’. #womenshistory #HERstory

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the first child to have entered the Belfast Poor House. Over the summer months, we will uncover stories about some of the youngest residents who called the Poor House home as well as how they were educated and allowed to have a childhood.

Spending today with colleagues for our annual strategic planning review @cliftonbelfast and while there are big challenges in tackling disadvantage, I’m so impressed by the work of our staff in delivering life changing programmes over this last year.

A hopeful line from Moudhy Al-Rashid’s very lovely ‘Between Two Rivers.’ A history of history.

In December 2024 the Belfast Charitable Society quietly funded £50,000 to support the People's Kitchen in Belfast. Today People's Kitchen publicly thanked The Society and were able to report an amazing volume of support provided for the most vulnerable and tackling homelessness.

The 250th Celebrations are over, but the work goes on. I’m so grateful for all our staff and volunteers who continue to work so hard in delivering life-changing programmes tackling poverty and disadvantage. Today’s AGM was so encouraging. Here’s to the next 250 years!

In Crumlin Road Gaol for the Look North - North Belfast Festival festival with Look North Sing and Cavehill Community Choir, accompanied by Darragh Morgan. Superb turnout. Well done to all the festival team for a brilliant weekend. Clifton House Belfast is one of the festival’s sponsors.

While essential work on our spire and weather vane continues, unfortunately there is no access to Clifton House via our main front steps. Fear not, all of our events, inc @northbelfastfestival events are all taking place as scheduled, thanks to access via @RadiusHousing.

Belfast Charitable Society is now a Real Living Wage Employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that is voluntarily paid by orgs and businesses who believe their staff deserve a "fair day’s pay for a hard day’s work". We're delighted to received this accreditation.

And a service to celebrate the appeal today.

A Saint Brigid’s Day funeral for Michael Longley. stbrigidsparishbelfast.org/news/michael...

This year Belfast Charitable Society contributed to the Black Santa campaign, which 104 charities will benefit from in Belfast. The Black Santa Sit-out raised £200,000 (£73,600 from BCS) cliftonbelfast.com/significant-...

Forget toilet roll. I’ve run out of biscuits!

The @thefence.bsky.social is one of the rarest things in the UK. Journalism that understands the complexities of religion www.the-fence.com/speaking-in-...

No longer looking out the window as the mess is horrendous in the garden with large branches everywhere #stormeowyn

Tesco this evening. Either a storm is coming or it’s tatties and neeps this weekend.

Michael D Higgins leads tributes to Michael Longley: ‘One of the greatest poets that Ireland has ever produced’

Afn exciting line up of talks coming up in Feb! On 6 Feb, Colin Shaw, one of Clifton House's volunteers, will be giving a talk on the United Irishmen. Then Dr Robyn Atcheson, on 20 Feb, will explore the Great Famine & Belfast. For more info visit: cliftonbelfast.com/whats-on/talks/

I’m not crying. You’re crying.

Thanks to the generous support from the DFA, Clifton House will be exploring the history of Clifton Street Cemetery. Over the next 2 months, we will be delving into one of the most harrowing chapters of Irish history: the Great Famine.

If you ever wondered just what goes on in Clifton House, here’s a great write up. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/an-i...

Sure you've seen the famous #BayeuxTapestry, but have you seen it in all its sensational high-res thread-glory? Breathtaking online resource, a joint effort of the City of Bayeux, DRAC Normandie, Fabrique de patrimoines en Normandie, University of Caen, & CNRS: www.bayeuxmuseum.com/en/the-bayeu...