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Published November 2025

Belfast Stories Public Consultation November 2025

4. What’s the big idea behind Belfast Stories?

The story of Belfast is complex. As a city that has seen its fair share of challenges, some of our stories will be born out of conflict. Difficult to tell for sure, but we want to do it in a way that openly acknowledges the fragmented nature of this place and explores its identities.

Identities that as well as being sometimes contentious, are also intricately connected.

And beyond that lies an ocean of memories, notions, thoughts and dreams that are all linked to the fabric and the feeling of Belfast.

Belfast Stories will be a building to show the world how much we value our city, our people and their Belfast stories. A place that helps orientate visitors, where city lines become story lines as we send people out to explore our communities.

This will be the story of the city in the richest possible detail, told by those who know it best.

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