Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Mocking Gerry Adams, Belfast, Northern Ireland

This mural on the Shankill road depicts Adams in a business suit, as he usually presents himself to the media, and as an armed terrorist. Posted by Picasa

Mural Paying Homage to Queen Elizabeth

One of many murals on the Shankill Road supporting the Queen and the Monarchy. Posted by Picasa

Monument to Catholic Dead

This monument on the Falls Road is a tribute to those on the Republic side who died during the Troubles. Posted by Picasa

Shankill Road Mural

This mural promoting the Ulster Young Militants is one of many promoting an armed response to the conflict in Northern Ireland. Posted by Picasa

Bobby Sands - Falls Road

This mural of hunger striker Bobby Sands who died in prison is a dominant feature on the Falls Road in the Catholic section of Belfast. Posted by Picasa

Belfast, Northern Ireland

This is the Prince Albert Clock Tower near the Lagan River in the shipbuilding part of town. It looks like my picture is crooked, but it's actually the clock which is leaning 5 feet off center at the top. The yellow crane that you can see to the lower right of the tower is called Goliath and is one of two massive cranes imported from Germany for the construction of the Titanic.

I arrived in Belfast on Saturday and took this picture the following day during a tour of the city. Posted by Picasa