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Belfast's Strangest True Tales: Extraordinary But True Stories from Over a Thousand Years of Belfast's History
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 15 2026
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Belfast's history isn't just dramatic. It's downright unbelievable.
From ancient hillforts and hidden rivers to industrial disasters, mysterious deaths and wartime firestorms, Belfast's Strangest True Tales brings together the city's most fascinating real stories in one gripping collection.
Inside you'll discover:
The infamous Cave Hill Ghost mystery and the terrifying discovery years later
The River Farset, Belfast's hidden river still flowing beneath the city centre
The tragic Lucifer Match Factory fire that shocked Victorian Belfast
The Belfast Blitz, when the city became a battlefield overnight
The dark history of Crumlin Road Gaol and its secret underground tunnel
The day workers were expelled from Harland & Wolff, pelted with rivets
The strange fake houses near Queen's... and the myth behind them
And many more true tales from Belfast's past
Each chapter is written in a fast, compelling style designed to be read in one sitting - perfect for locals, tourists, history lovers, and anyone who enjoys true mysteries.
Some cities have history. Belfast has legends. And the strangest part is... they're real.
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