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The Growth of Belfast from 1700
Michael Baguely describes the size, population and commercial activity of Belfast in 1700. Jonathan Bardon explains how Belfast grew mainly due to its good trade links with France and America and we take a tour of the first Presbyterian Church in Belfast on Rosemary Street. (Broadcast: 10th Mar 1992)
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