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| − | + | '''Belfast''', [[Northern Ireland]], has a long history in [[fandom]], it was here that the hugely influential [[Wheels of IF]] of the 1940s and 1950s came to prominence. The city played host to the [[Belfast Triangle]] and many famous fans, like [[Walt Willis]], [[Bob Shaw]], [[James White]] and [[John Berry]]. | |
| − | '''Belfast''' has a long history in [[ | ||
The [[Queen's University Belfast Science Fiction & Fantasy Society]] ran [[Nicon|Nicons]] there from 1986 to 1989 and [[MeCon|MeCons]] from 1998 to 2008. | The [[Queen's University Belfast Science Fiction & Fantasy Society]] ran [[Nicon|Nicons]] there from 1986 to 1989 and [[MeCon|MeCons]] from 1998 to 2008. | ||
| − | Other clubs in the city include [[Belfast Science Fiction Group]] and [[The Other Ones]] | + | Other clubs in the city include [[Belfast Science Fiction Group]] and [[The Other Ones]]. |
| − | + | The city has been the venue for two series of conventions: | |
* [[Nicon]] 1986 to 1989 | * [[Nicon]] 1986 to 1989 | ||
* [[Mecon]] 1998 to 2008 | * [[Mecon]] 1998 to 2008 | ||
| − | Currently the main annual fandom event in Belfast is [[Titancon]] which was the 2019 [[Eurocon]] | + | Currently, the main annual [[fandom]] event in Belfast is [[Titancon]] which was the 2019 [[Eurocon]]. |
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| + | See: [[Ireland]]. | ||
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{{locale}} | {{locale}} | ||
[[Category:Ireland]] | [[Category:Ireland]] | ||
| + | [[Category:UK]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:41, 7 March 2023
Belfast, Northern Ireland, has a long history in fandom, it was here that the hugely influential Wheels of IF of the 1940s and 1950s came to prominence. The city played host to the Belfast Triangle and many famous fans, like Walt Willis, Bob Shaw, James White and John Berry.
The Queen's University Belfast Science Fiction & Fantasy Society ran Nicons there from 1986 to 1989 and MeCons from 1998 to 2008.
Other clubs in the city include Belfast Science Fiction Group and The Other Ones.
The city has been the venue for two series of conventions:
Currently, the main annual fandom event in Belfast is Titancon which was the 2019 Eurocon.
See: Ireland.
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