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Guided historical tours of Belfast
@drtomstours.bsky.social
Unveiling Belfast's messy past to curious travellers, history enthusiasts & locals eager to rediscover their city. Local certified guide & history PhD.
Out today at QUB doing a campus tour with NITGA's Blue Badge Candidates.
November 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Very positive review of my Troubles Tour: "Totally enjoyed this walking tour with Tom! I learned so much and have a greater understanding of Belfast’s struggles. Meeting location was easy to find. The walking pace was ideal. I recommend this tour!" tinyurl.com/bdzmvtaf Info: tinyurl.com/345jkae8
November 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Out in town yesterday in the Grey mist of Belfast with Luna and Colin from the USA doing people, places and Games of Thrones! If you fancy a tour, you know where to fine me: www.drtomstours.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Volume 1 of London Pride is on its way! It examines London’s Territorial Force (TF) from 1908-21, exploring its unique structure, socio-economic composition, military operations during the GW. Ideal for office & home use & Xmas presents. Reg interest: tinyurl.com/25tty85e
@parhistory.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Last of my Doctors and Diseases walking tours for
@belfastfestival.bsky.social Good fun; great people.
November 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This coming Sat (1.11.25) second of my Doctors and Diseases walking tours for @belfastfestival.bsky.social
looking at Belfast’s medical history. Times: at 11am & 2pm. Book via the QR Code or belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/drs-an...
October 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Out in cold, windy and soggy Belfast delivering two @antislaverybelfast.bsky.social tours for @belfastfestival.bsky.social. Great response and really engaged people.
October 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Out in Belfast yesterday exploring Belfast's slavery links and abolitionist history. Lovely day. Was working with fellow @antislaverybelfast.bsky.social Mark Doherty.
October 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Out today doing a Troubles Tour in sunny West Belfast with guest from Minneapolis. Lovely crisp autumn day.
October 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This Saturday (25.10.25) leading two Anti Slavery Belfast Tours for the @belfastfestival.bsky.social 2025 that look at Belfast’s slavery past and abolitionist story. Times are 11am & 2pm. Book via the QR Code or 2025 or belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/belfas...
October 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Second of todays Doctors and Diseases walking tours for
@belfastfestival.bsky.social looking at Belfast’s medical history. Next two walks on 1.11.25, at 11am & 2pm. Book via the QR Code or 2025: belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/drs-an...
October 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Out this morning doing a Doctors and Diseases walking tour for @belfastfestival.bsky.social looking at Belfast’s medical history. Next two walks on 1.11.25, at 11am & 2pm. Book via the QR Code or 2025: belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/drs-an...
October 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Four Doctors and Diseases walking tours looking at Belfast’s medical history being run as part of the @belfastfestival.bsky.social 2025. Dates: 18.10.25 & 1.11.25, at 11am & 2pm. Book via the QR Code or 2025: belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/drs-an...
October 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I'm doing 2 walking tours for
@belfastfestival.bsky.social 2025:
DRS/DISEASES: on 18.10.25 & 1.11.25, at 11am & 2pm. Book: belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/drs-an...
ANTI SLAVERY BELFAST: on 25.10.25 & 3.11.25, at 11am & 2pm. Book:
belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/event/belfas...
October 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Ep369 – Army Pay Services – Dr John Black
This week on MiD, Dr John Black, military historian and former pay sergeant, delves into the often-neglected history of the British Army Pay Services during the First World War.
kensingtons.org.uk/podcast/ep36...
October 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Out in town today doing an Anti Slavery Belfast tour looking at the history of Belfast's links to the transatlantic slave trade and abolitionist movement. More info at www.antislaverybelfast.com
September 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Out in sunny Belfast with Scott and Leona from Canada doing the Troubles, Blitz and architecture history of Belfast. Click here if you want to know more: www.drtomstours.com
September 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Out with Tom and Mary Lou from Nebraska doing the Linen, Cathedral and Titanic Quarters and ending up at the Titanic Museum. If you fancy a tour of Belfast, contact me here:https://drtomstours.com/
September 22, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Out yesterday with German guests from the MSC Preziosa. We did the titanic experience and a city tour including the peace wall.
September 20, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Out in the sun between the rain to take some Dutch travellers through the Troubles!
September 17, 2025 at 10:53 AM
One and half hour Spinning Yarns Tour for European Heritage Open Day on behalf of the Linen Quarter BID.
September 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Miss Isabella “Ella” Barbour Pirrie (1857-1929) was a pioneering nurse in Belfast. She was the first nurse at the Belfast Union Workhouse Infirmary (pic) & founded its nursing school. If you fancy learning more about the Queen’s Quarter, come on my tour of the area! drtomstours.com/index.php/qu...
September 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This autumn I’ll be teaching OLE3039: The Social History of Belfast and its Residents, 1798–1914 at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social. Across 10 weekly sessions (Wednesdays, 7.00–9.00 pm, starting 1 October 2025)
👉https://tinyurl.com/2dvu368v
September 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Out today looking at the cultural and social history of the city with Tom and Lisa from the USA. Lovely day despite the forecast!
September 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
From the Falls to the Shankill, through history and the Troubles, with a touch of unclassic Belfast weather. Wonderful to share it with today’s visitors from the USA!
August 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM