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Linen Hall Library

17 Donegall Sq. N., Belfast BT1 5GD, Northern Ireland
44-28-9032-1707
Ranked #16 of 111 attractions in Belfast
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Libraries, Architectural Buildings
Traveler Description: This library, founded in 1788, is the oldest library in Belfast and contains the largest collection of Irish studies in the world. The Linen Hall... more »
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Nice looking library with interesting Titanic exhibition and even a cafe. More

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

lotsof good books and helpful staff very easy to find and right in the centre of town More

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Lisburn
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Beautiful building- a lovely cafe. Worth a visit to enjoy the atmosphere. More

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Tallahassee, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

If you are doing genealogical research this is a great location. Much better than the PRONI especially for newspaper clippings and other historical information that is hard to find. A real gem! More

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Killyleagh, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

This building houses many interesting historical documents and is a great source for research projects. Close to the Public Records Office located in Titanic Quarter, and the Registrar's Office for family records. More

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Edinburgh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

staff were really nice, the titanic stuff was very interesting as was the other items on display. staff were friendly and helpful. Shame one of the items advertised never arrived - but thats not the library's fault. More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

like the style of the old building.also great to get away from the towns hustle and bustle for a quiet read. More

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See 19 more reviews by okim for Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

I visit the Linen Hall library regularly, from a great cuppa coffee good snacks, fantastic prints of old Belfast, a few of which I have in my home, if you want to relax after shopping or from sight seeing, this is a lovely place to visit, the Library holds an incredible wealth of history of Northern Ireland, from newspapers, politics,... More

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Ballymena, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

Really lovely and well worth a visit. Just the size of the place is awe inspiring. A very nice piece of history. More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood...get yourself enlightened in this old Linen Warehouse. The library gets its name from its existence in the old White Linen Hall that once stood where the City Hall now stands. This library is the legacy of an educated group of Belfast people who began importing books in the 1780s. Everyone is welcome...there is a cafe...and it is... More

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