PICK ENGLISH WITH TICs: Stained Glass Windows

Showing posts with label Stained Glass Windows. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Stained Glass Windows. Show all posts

Celtic Myths: Stained-glass window at Belfast City Hall. The great hero Cu Chulainn.

08:55 | Labels: Belfast, Celtic Myths, City Hall, Gary Moore, Music, Stained Glass Windows

Hello everyone,

This stained-galls window is inspired by the well-known story oof Cu Chulainn and the Cattle Raid of Cooley.

This tale has been told and retold through history. Cu Chulainn is for many the greatest hero in Irish mythology.

Let's learn a little more about him.

Did you know that the Irish Northern Musician born in Belfast, Gary Moore, wrote the song "Thunder rising" based on some moments of Cu Chulainn'slife. Some people say it's the best track from the Frontier Wild album. Let's listen to it.

Read User's Comments(0)

Stained Glass Windows: Belfast City Hall

05:43 | Labels: Art, Belfast, City Hall, Stained Glass Windows

Hello everyone,

One of the details of City Hall I really appreciate is the collection of the stain glass windows that visitors can see throughout the building. Let' view some of the most recently unveiled stained windows along the corridor from the main reception.

Spanish Civil War Window: "No Pasarán"

The Celtic Myths and Legends

The Famine Window

The Belfast Dockers Strike Window

Get more information Belfast City Hall Stained Glass

Read User's Comments(0)

Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)