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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 10h

Autumn Concert: The Sanctuary Singers with the East Coast Orchestra In aid of the NI Hospice and Marie Curie St Anne's Church Kingsway Finaghy Belfast Sun 4 Oct 2026, 5:00PM We hope to see you there! Tickets www.ticketsource.com/the-sanctuar...

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

New portrait of Mickey Murray, belfast lord mayor 2024-25. Hanging in city hall.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Doing a 'Westie' troubles tour this morning up the up the Falls and down the Shankill with super group of London Irish guests. @nitga.bsky.social #troublestours

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Out in the Linen Quarter doing a 'Spinning Yarns' tour for EHOD. Great group of people including a number of @nitga.bsky.social guides that was nerve racking! The tour was sponsored by the Linen Quarter Bid.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Explore Belfast’s people, communities & changing society during a transformative period in the city’s history. 📚 Starting 30 September 2026 as part of QUB’s Autumn 2026 Open Learning Programme: The Social History of Belfast & its Residents, 1798–1914 Enrol: qubuk.estore.flywire.com/products/OLE...

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🌧️ A very Belfast walking tour! 💙 Yesterday’s tour came with plenty of soggy — but that’s not going to stop a good story! ☔️ Our guests braved the weather for a walk through Belfast, exploring the people and places that have shaped the city’s past.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🎶 AUTUMN CONCERT 🍂🎻 Join The Sanctuary Singers & The East Coast Orchestra for a wonderful evening of live music at St Anne’s Church, Kingsway, Finaghy. 📅 Sun 4 Oct, 5pm 🎟️ Tickets: £15 / £10 (details on flyer) Refreshments included. In aid of Northern Ireland Hospice and Marie Curie.

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Northern Ireland Tourist Guide Association @nitga.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📺 Look out for Blue Badge Guide Lolly Spence in Sandi’s Ireland – A Literary Journey! Lolly is interviewed by Sandi Toksvig in Episode 2, talking about Belfast-born author C. S. Lewis. 📅 10 September 🕘 9pm 📺 More4 A brilliant showcase of Blue Badge expertise!

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Down in the Queen's District earlier doing a tour, heaving with coaches from the cruise ships.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Two tours were delivered for newcomers for Refuge Langauge, exploring collections at the Ulster Museum & the Queen’s Quarter. The tours introduced people to Belfast’s culture, heritage & local landmarks while encouraging shared perspectives. #Belfast #UlsterMuseum #QueensQuarter #CultureConnects

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Northern Ireland Tourist Guide Association @nitga.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📣 #BIAF26 is coming! @belfastfestival.bsky.social returns 14 Oct–8 Nov with 200+ events across 30 venues 🎭🎶💃 Theatre, dance, music, visual arts, literature, talks + a new Immersive Arts strand. NITGA guided tours will also return — details soon!

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

On UTV Northern Ireland last night interviewed by Nathan Hanna and talking about promoting nitga.bsky.social Green Badge Course. Interview here: www.itv.com/watch/news/c.... (2:00 min) Details of the GB course: nitga.co.uk/training/

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Out for the weekly @parkrunuk.bsky.social at the Dub in south Belfast. Still too many children racing past me as I chug round but i completed it coming in at 140th.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The rain has finally come and not let me down as I said all tours are rained on! Out with Lois and Jim from California. We did the troubles and looking at Belfast's complex and contested past.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

41st donation to the NI Blood and Tansfusion service. Very brave but no medal. Nearly as bad as man flu... Go here to give your donation: nibts.hscni.net

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Out and about with Turkish guests from the Majestic Princess. Hit the north coast, Bushmills and west Belfast to cover the Troubles. Great guests!

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Out on wed eve with last @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social openlrarning walk. Mixed weather but a super group this year.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Out and about in soggy Belfast with a group of Polish students heading to the Titanic Experience. Really great lot.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Super review on Tours By Locals website for my Troubles tour: Tom was magnificent! Extremely knowledgeable, and quite the authority on Belfast. It was a day well spent. Thank you, Tom!

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Out last night with my @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social open learning group looking at Belfast's medical history.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Doing a Disease/Drs tour today for 14 staff and nursing students from Alabama, USA. Covered some of the lesser known parts of Belfast's medical history including body snatching, hospitals in the city and the perils of tea. To learn more visit www.drtomstours.com.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Out again last week doing 2nd of @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Open Learning Spring Term walking programme tonight. Exploring the Titanic Quarter and Belfast's maritime past. Cold but bright evening.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Was part of a great tour of the Bogside in Derry with @derryguidedtours.bsky.social on Sat. Really facinating and taught me much, esp on Derry's unique experience during the Troubles.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Doing a general introduction to Belfast tonight as part of the @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Open Learning Spring Term programme tonight. A lovely crowd and a cool but beautifully sunny evening in the city.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Out with a super group of guests from across USA. Talking about the Belfast's social and economic past and exploring some of the fleshpots of the Cathedral Quarter!

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Dr Tom Thorpe MCIPR @kensingtons.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Put in cold and blustery Belfast doing a trek of the Falls and Shankil. Lovely group from minnesotta.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Out in Belfast with some Californians to explore Belfast's complex troubles past. Very gold, soggy and damp! Really good to be out with such lovely guests!

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Dr Tom Thorpe MCIPR @kensingtons.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Out at the Dub Park Run. Very much with the slow horses today.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Out this morning w students & staff from the South Jones High School Marching Band – the Band of the Braves from Mississippi, USA – for a coach tour of Belfast’s main sights. We visited @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, the Peace Wall & the city centre. A lovely group & great fun.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

I leading 5 evening walks in May around different parts of Belfast's history as part of @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social spring open learning prog. We'll cover many aspects incl Belfast's martime past, the Queen's quarter& the city's links to slavery & abolition. Info: qubuk.estore.flywire.com/history

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Doing my duty donating blood at NI Blood Donation Centre at City Hospital. Donate here: linktr.ee/givebloodni

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Great review from a tour on Friday exploring Belfast's complex Troubles history! www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/belfas...

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Beautiful weather in Belfast today for a Troubles history tour around town. Brilliant group visiting from the USA and some thoughtful conversations about the messy, complicated history of this place. The people always make these tours special. If you fancy a tour, info here: drtomstours.com

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The next Studio Symphony Orchestra concert will be held on Saturday 21st March in the Common Hall at RBAI (Inst). Join us for an evening of wonderful classical music. Elgar - Froissart overture Mozart - Clarinet concerto Amy Beach - Gaelic Symphony Tickets www.studiosymphony.org.uk/dbpage.php?p...

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Walking tour of Belfast's slavery past @antislaverybelfast.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Out today in Belfast talking about Belfast's facinating history of slavery and abolitionism with students from Georgia in the USA.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Visited the @nationaltrust.org.uk Argory over the w/e. Built in the 1820s for the MacGeough Bond family. It is an understated Neo-classical house constructed from Caledon stone with Navan limestone details, whose largely unchanged interior reflects the family’s eclectic tastes. Well worth a visit!

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Out at Tourism NI Marketing Masterclass in soggy Belfast with Dolores from Creative Tours Belfast.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Out on Sunday with a hurling team from Ireland. Covered the city going to Stormont, Queens and West Belfast. On a coach so weather was not a problem!

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Out in Storm Chandra with two guests from Florida to explore slavery and abolition on an @antislaverybelfast.bsky.social walking tour. We survived the wet and the cold. It was a blast!

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

A talk to the Association of European Private Investigators on the Troubles at their annual industry meeting at the Europa Hotel.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Out in Belfast for my final tour of the year! Explaining the troubles to visitors from Columbia.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

My latest article on peace tourism, the ethical complexities it raises and my approach to the challenges as a tour guide. drtomstours.com/index.php/20...

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Out in town exploring local Belfast history with local Belfast residents. Bright and cold.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Had a super review from Dan for a Troubles Tour earlier this month. Info is at drtomstours.com/index.php/be...

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Studio Symphoney Orchestra's next concert on Saturday 29.11.25 in St. Comgall's Parish Centre, Brunswick Road, Bangor. Many classics: Humperdinck - Hansel & Gretel overture, Dukas - Sorcerer's Apprentice & Tchaikovsky - Sleeping Beauty Suite Book: www.studiosymphony.org.uk/dbpage.php?p...

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Out in Belfast, last week doing an introduction to Belfast for newcomers and a tour of west Belfast looking at the Troubles. For more info go to www.drtomstours.com

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Out today at QUB doing a campus tour with NITGA's Blue Badge Candidates.

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Guided historical tours of Belfast @drtomstours.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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

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