Historical Belfast
Described in one review as a 'Belfast Tardis', Historical Belfast is Belfast's one and only history podcast on the airwaves. Hosted by historian Jason Burke, it provides an accessible and entertaining insight into the fascinating history of Northern Ireland's capital city, once proclaimed as 'the Athens of the North'.
Historical Belfast
The Belfast Engineering Strike 1919
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Jason Burke
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Episode 2
In Episode 2 of the Historical Belfast Podcast, Jason Burke takes a look back at the lesser-known engineering strike of 1919 which brought the city to a standstill for a period of four weeks in an attempt to secure a shorter working week.
Podcast theme music via Jason Shaw at www.audionautix.com
Cover image produced using the A R Hogg Collection: PRONI Ref: LA/7/8/HF/3/9