A History of the Town of Belfast: From the Earliest Times to the Close of the Eighteenth Century

First published in 1877, George Benn's seminal A History of the Town of Belfast continues to be very much in demand. With information on the topography of Belfast, the history of Presbyterianism, tenant rights, trade, industry and communications, water supplies, contemporary demographics, educational institutions, and notable individuals and families, Benn's lively, accessible and sometimes quirky approach to history makes this book an essential text for students, academics, genealogists and local historians. This facsimile edition reproduces the original text, maps, and illustrations, and includes new supplementary material.