WALKING WITH BECKETT
An innovative self-guided audio walking tour meanders through Belfast’s
university quarter, viewing the world through the imagination of the great Irish writer Samuel Beckett
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An innovative self-guided audio walking tour meanders through Belfast’s
university quarter, viewing the world through the imagination of the great Irish writer Samuel Beckett
Green issues are the prevading themes of this impressive annual photography festival, but this year it’s all about white noise as the compass is set to Plein Nord – North Facing.
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drama series.
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