Inside Belfast's Infamous Troubled Neighbourhoods

[@WendallExplores]

For those asking for the info to the black cab company I used in this video, they are called CAB TOURS BELFAST. They are joint Catholic and Protestant owned and operated, and you can book with them here cabtoursbelfast.com

[@yeoo5106]

Woud you come back over to northern ireland? The video was great

[@richardmcilhagger304]

Didn’t watch past 7 minutes. What a biased and one sided opinion from an Irish republican taxi driver 😢

[@chickwood3883]

And you decided to pick a republican view 😑

[@chrisleathem1242]

Lots of lies, untruths and myths

[@yeoo5106]

People crying because it was a Catholic doing the tour an telling the truth, they can't handle the truth an it would have been the worse if it was done by a protestant. You'd have only heard the british side to the troubles, Remember it was britain that came to ireland and start the troubles

[@chrismate99]

I'm 31, born and raised in Belfast. My da is 68 and rarely talks about his experiences throughout. Thank you for going out of your way for this video and for making it respectful and also tasteful.

[@blenderocean]

I live in the UK. As difficult as it might be, the young must remove the walls, the Britons must try to accept the Irish. For the future of NI. Otherwise it will fade away by all the changes taken place. Never mind a United Ireland.

[@jackietreehorn5561]

@@blenderocean not as simple as that I'm afraid

[@aria_sanchez_hot]

I;m born and bred in Belfast, obviously my profile name isn't very Northern Irish, but that's for a reason. I think this interview or documentary is absolutely amazing, this man says it perfectly !

[@jackietreehorn5561]

@@aria_sanchez_hot my profile name is from the big lebowski lol

[@blenderocean]

@@jackietreehorn5561 It may not be, for the least the gates could be left open for a day during the month. Otherwise, NI will change entirely, and just the united Ireland supporters waiting for their change, may not result in the best change for the territory or wee country. Some in the democratic ulster unionist party may accept a United Ireland, but that is them, not the many who are Britons, or seem to want to continue the connection to Britain and the Crown.

[@albin2232]

I'm Scottish. When I first went to Northern Ireland I didn't know what to expect. The people are wonderful. Belfast is amazing. Too many positives to list.

[@Justin-dl7hb]

Isn't Northern Ireland just Scotland 2.0

[@darnellbiggumsthe9th658]

@@Justin-dl7hbas a person from the north of ireland* don’t ever say that again lmao we’re irish.

[@edwardcooper5479]

@@darnellbiggumsthe9th658we’re part of the United Kingdom and it’s title is Northern Ireland and we have a Protestant majority, couple of minor corrections.

[@RedHiker22]

Glasgow, Dublin and Birmingham are more dangerous than Belfast these days.

[@alpacaman6256]

@@darnellbiggumsthe9th658It's Northern Ireland in case you haven't checked a map in 100 years :)

[@Ambofrisk4107]

That bloke just described the troubles more clearly than any documentary ive even seen. Thank you

[@desertmammoth3159]

Agreed. I look into it every now and then but get lost in the complexity and resign myself to "Well its just two angry groups of people doing what angry groups of people do", but I actually came away from this with what i like to think is a fairly decent overview.

[@mariemccann5895]

You have a lot to learn bonny lad.

[@desertmammoth3159]

@@mariemccann5895100% had to go and google the definition of "bonny lad". I'm sure you're right, but everything in its own time.

[@TheNinyo77]

​@@desertmammoth3159 yeah it's more complex than anything said here. And it's also easier to explain and understand once you know the complexities.

[@desertmammoth3159]

@@TheNinyo77Can you recommend me any decent neutral sources? I don't want propaganda from one side or the other, just a good old fashioned objective account of events.

[@exlibrisross]

Thank you from a survivor of The Troubles, in my 60's & I can assure you that an entire generation has been left with PTSD , myself included. Blessings from Belfast.

[@binflynn1]

We as people who lived through should be compensated by the government as we have suffered so much

[@irishfairytarot5674]

Sry m8 but nah drop into flat10 and tell me ppl arent traumatised by the troubles - look at the amount of drug taking ppl living of benefits who seen all sorts both involved and not - and there's still trouble for instance noah donahugh so wise up - wed be more prosperous if there wasn't so much trauma​@leckey119

[@jaimieboy999]

I actually think times where better back then.

[@binflynn1]

@@jaimieboy999 yeah I agree if there wasn’t shooting and bombs it really would have been I agree

[@irishfairytarot5674]

@@jaimieboy999 I know what ya mean

[@cristionacristiona9499]

Well done. Your video brought back so many memories of growing up with the troubles in the 70's and 80's... Thank God we're in a much better place now.

[@chili_phil]

Wendall, you really knocked it out the park with this one. Really enjoyed it. What a channel this is mate! Bostin!

[@WendallExplores]

Appreciate that mate 🙏

[@chili_phil]

@@WendallExplores Honestly mate, I love how you let the people talk, quality content with no ego. Never worry about shilling people to SUB, people do need to be reminded of that. Look forward to the new vids mate ;-)

[@WendallExplores]

@@chili_phil appreciate the support mate

[@geedee1264]

"Following his killing of Catholic shop worker Philomena Hanna at a chemists near the Springfield Road on 28 April 1992, eyewitnesses reported that as McKeag and his driver sped back to the Shankill via Lanark Way they shouted and sang his favourite song, 'Follow the Yellow Brick Road' from The Wizard of Oz.[] Other UDA members later confirmed that the Yellow Brick Road was McKeag's nickname for Lanark Way, a street linking the Shankill and Springfield roads and favoured by loyalist hitmen as an escape route from Republican West Belfast.[16] An attack on 14 November 1992, launched by McKeag, under the orders of Johnny Adair, on a branch of Sean Graham's bookmakers on the Oldpark Road left three Catholics dead and a number of others, including some Protestants who also frequented the betting shop, injured." I don't know why they kept that particular mural up

[@PeterPsn-z9o]

Belfast is a great city full of lovely, gentle , kind warm people , I would love to see the walls come down before I die , that would be amazing.

[@ballotellitubbie5279]

Wendall i am from catholic west belfast i watch your videos all the time on KZbin as it allows me to see parts of the UK and more that ive never heard off, great video keep up the good content👍

[@Youtpremium-k2c]

Welshman here, born in the early 90s. Recently been watching and learning all about the History of Ireland and you summed it up perfectly in the first 5 mins of the video on how we learned more about conflicts from much further overseas when we had these atrocities that our very own neighbours were living through. This was a fantasticly put together video. Even from what I have watched (mainly BBC made stuff) this was extremely eye opening and a much more honest approach. Many thanks for educating us.

[@MZophiel]

I am a Belfast man and have to say this is a pretty good representation of our city. One point I would make though. I think it's an over-simplification to boil the whole thing down to religion. Yes, it is an important part of the identity of much of the people on both sides, but by no means the only part. Many Protestants were high profile figures on the Irish nationalist/revolutionary side. Robert Emmett, Henry Joy McCracken, Theobald Wolfe Tone to name a few were leading figures. Douglas Hyde founded the Gaelic League for the advancement of Irish language and culture was also the first President of Ireland. All Protestants. The United Irishmen were formed with twin goals of severing the link with Britain and of eradicating sectarian divisions between Catholic, Protestant and Dissenter. In many ways it was the outbreak of the Troubles that actually served to cement people in the categories they were in, rather than just the category determining the "side". It caused people to retreat into their insular communities much more primarily through fear. My da was in Bombay Street the night it was burned and I never tire of learning our history from him. I do his head in! Like I say, I enjoyed the film and it was very good, just thought I'd add a bit of context to it, it isn't simply Catholic v Protestant!

[@Bassetvids]

Well said

[@VincentBlackLightning]

From here myself. I think what youre saying is very fair later on in the situation but the original circumstances of this was down to religion. There is a good quote in the the book called the famine plot. Irelands problems stem from the balls of King Henry. We have to go back to that time and consider how deeply religious everyone was. When he was refused his latest divorce and simply changed religion from catholic to protestant practically overnight, Ireland became a geopolitical target for them. The other colonial powers in France, Spain, Portugal seen this as blasphemy against God and they wanted to revenge England for this. For such a large body of land so close to England, it became dangerous for invading armies to station and so their policy here on it was to turn Ireland into England 2.0 and curse every part of its culture. As a catholic this gave me at least a sense in understanding the logic behind why they did what they done even if I dont like it. Ireland became a pawn in much the same way that Ukraine are being used now between Nato and Russia.

[@johnners911]

I often wonder how much of the segregation was deliberately provoked by the powers that be. The lesson was learned in 1798 that a United Irish people would be a difficult opponent for the British. Much of the bloodshed that followed was a direct result of the colonial power seeking to drive a wedge through the community.

[@DavySpikeMill]

​@@johnners911you're theory is dead on logical, but there was zero threat that would have been incurred from Ireland to the British (divided or united). History moves on, Britain is a declining nation on the world stage as it contracts, Ireland one way or the other has made no difference in that regrard

[@damiendouglas7752]

Agree. Collectivists (Socialists to begin with who gradually morphed into the Fascists we observe today) highjacked people's legitimate concerns at the time which could (& should) have been addressed politically imo.

[@MJ.71]

I've learned more about the troubles from this short video than from anywhere else. Good to see you go to places with an open mind and don't get influenced beforehand by what others have said. Keep it up, great work.

[@paulus842000]

This was one of the best documentaries I've seen on Belfast ❤

[@rickyprice7586]

My son lives just outside Belfast and I've been visiting there twice a year for the last 6 years and the city is amazing and the people I love. From watching old videos of Belfast and the troubles it's a completely different place. I'm not saying there's no issues at all but as a visitor ive never seen any. Top place top people. What i will say is it takes generations to make a difference

[@WendallExplores]

They have come a long way

[@rickyprice7586]

So glad you did this video on Belfast. I'm actually going there on Wednesday next week. I've watched your other videos. Very interesting

[@A-se2ur]

if you’re not a outward prick or involved in dealing, then generally Belfast is very safe. all the best to your son!

[@gaynorrobinson5105]

Thank you for educating me Olli. This was really interesting and informative. I've only ever had a vague idea of the troubles I'm a bit ashamed to say

[@M88ULV]

I enjoyed Belfast and the Giant's Causeway. I also enjoy Dublin. Irish are top people in general. Being born in Liverpool, we tend to get on well with the Irish as most of us come from Ireland originally.

[@WendallExplores]

And Malta

[@M88ULV]

@@WendallExplores 🇲🇹

[@RFC87]

Most of us dont come from ireland originally stop spreading lies. Liverpool is one of the few cities that regularly has orange marches. I don't like Irish, they shouldn't even be here seen as they hate us so much.

[@TravellingTorunn]

Great and informative video. And the taxi driver was really a find. It is horrible that the conflict is still going on. Thank you for enlightening us 😊

[@WendallExplores]

It’s a powerful city Torunn

[@ladysilvermoon2252]

I'm an American who has been living on and off in West Belfast for the last 2 years because my husband, who is Pakistani is attending school in Belfast. I have found everyone in Belfast to be friendly but I have found that the Wonderful people in the Catholic community to be super accepting and hospitable to everyone from every culture and religion. It's been a great pleasure to be part of their community.

[@michaela7100]

Why isn't it the same for muslims? (The accepting and hospitable part)

[@harshbutfair8993]

@michaela7100 You are saying that like it's a factual statement. Muslims are just the same as other people. As someone who has travelled extensively and currently living in Asia, people all over the world share the same concerns and hopes and joys. I had a Pakistani housemate back home a few years ago. He was a friendly lad, said he used to get racially abused while living in a Midlands town (won't mention the name), but had never encountered it in Cork. Anecdotal I know, but this unwarranted racial abuse caused a friendly but shy guy to lose confidence, gain loads of weight through comfort eating, shave his beard off, all because he was visibly Muslim. Thankfully he has a good life now AFAIK. Let people get on with their lives, whatever their race, religion. You don't know what struggles people are dealing with. I'm Catholic background Irish FWIW.

[@RandallSlick]

Beautifully done, my friend. You're coming to be a national treasure.

[@thebizarredj7871]

Really insightful video, I'm an English bloke (Hartlepool) who has lived in Belfast for over 20 years now. I was brought up in England by an amazing Belfast woman. My father in law ran a pub on the Springfield road all through the troubles. I love the place and the people. The people are warm, welcoming, and very humorous. Thanks for visiting and broadcasting.

[@thomasmacias5032]

Hello Wendell, thank you for dropping another video. Going to give me a cuppa coffee. It’s 11 o’clock here in Northern California. Love you videos I know I’m gonna enjoy this one. Thank you for all your hard work my friend.🙏💙💯🇺🇸

[@WendallExplores]

Thanks for watching Thomas 🙏

[@michaeljordan9460]

*Fantastic documentary!! I was born on the Ormeau road in 1968, to a catholic Father and protestant Mother. They eloped to England to get married as that kind of marriage was taboo back in the early 1950's. We moved to the republic when I was around 3 after a failed assassination attempt on my Father's life. But we went back to Belfast regularly, almost every weekend, as my Father's business was there until he finally folded it up. I've been to both sides of both communities, had catholic and protestant Grandparent's, Aunt's, Uncle's, cousins who I loved dearly. The troubles in the north of Ireland were such a terrible tragedy and period in history of our island, because northern Irish people are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. I'd love to meet, shake hands and have a pint with the taxi man. He seems like a great guy. When he shared what his Father told him, "don't let hatred have a home in your heart", it hit me to the core. I left home for the U.S in 1989 and it's on my bucket list to go home for a holiday. Maybe I'll get that chance to buy him a pint and have some banter and craic one day. God bless and thanks for the video*

[@jontyhead468]

Outstanding video. Very educational and moving, it would be great if this video could be shown in schools and colleges all over Britain and Ireland. Wonderful that Wendell, as he does in all his videos, was able to have such frank, honest and respectful conversations with local people who have lived through such a touch period and are now emerging on the other side. Great to see that on the balance, there seems to be far more to be positive about than negative for the future of Northern Ireland - I really hope so. Thanks so much for doing these Wendell - they are priceless.

[@WendallExplores]

Thank you for the very kind comment

[@colmmurphy6749]

This doesn’t need to be shown in schools in Ireland. We already know it all lol I’m an Irish Catholic from the north of Ireland. We don’t call this place where we live Northern Ireland, we call it the north of Ireland. The Protestants call it Northern Ireland.

[@jontyhead468]

@@colmmurphy6749 Many thanks for the clarifications Colm. Indeed it doesn't 'need' to be shown anywhere, but it would be interesting and worthwhile watching it anywhere, as are all of Wendell's videos. I was about 8 and in school when Bobby Sands went on hunger strike. It really captured my imagination and stimulated an interest in Irish history. I've always wanted to visit his mural but wasn't sure if I would be welcome as someone from Britain. This video has given me the confidence to do it.

[@colmmurphy6749]

@@jontyhead468it doesn’t matter who you are… anyone can visit the Falls road. It really isn’t anything like it was when the conflict was happening. Now if an Englishman went onto the Falls in the early-mid 90s & was just walking about taking pictures then yeah, something might have been said. That would happen because they’d think you were working for the British government lol But thankfully that’s all in the past now. Next time you’re over here in Ireland you should pay a visit. You can also go to Bobby Sands’ grave, as well as other IRA members’, along the Falls road. It’s in a graveyard called Milltown cemetery. Anyone can visit the republican plot in this graveyard.

[@jendrizzyy]

You are incorrect

[@Bobby8270]

Thank you Wendell for coming to my city. I’m from Protestant community. We are a friendly city. Some of the nicest people in the world live here. Take care and God bless. 🙏🙏🙏

[@WendallExplores]

Wonderful people mate, so many happy to chat

[@Quanny69]

Sending love from Dublin pal.Cmonnnn Celticccc ;;;;)))) ✌😂😂

[@RFC87]

@@Quanny69🤣🤣🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Ercan-fc2oq]

British colonizers are some of the nicest people in Irish land? 😂

[@RFC87]

@@Ercan-fc2oq 1690

[@cryptoqueenie2634]

My dad is from belfast and i can tell you he was several effected by the troubles in belfast and he 85 this year . He left in 68 and never went back . To this day he still talks about what he saw as a doctor in the emergency room. As does my mum who was a nurse.

[@SEGASaturnLad]

What an amazing man, could listen to him for hours😊

[@markyinbelfastxx9088]

I'd check his facts tho lol

[@SimonLloydGuitar]

This is why i have zero interest in 99.9% of so called celebrities

[@laoch5658]

@@markyinbelfastxx9088 would ya marky ya. check your chin

[@briandoherty3249]

I'm from Manchester England and I've been to Belfast once. Its a great city and well worth a visit. I went up the Shankill and down the falls Rd. Everyone was friendly. I can't wait to go back.

[@kevinegan6311]

Hey Wendall, thanks for all your videos. I love the passion and knowledge of the cab driver.

[@WendallExplores]

Thanks for watching

[@christinamorrison6078]

The Irish cab driver told a one sided story to make you all think that the PROTESTANTS AND BRITAIN were to blame 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@AlanAnderson-q4i]

The cab driver was one sided, passion for one community. Bobby Sands was a terrorist not a hero.

[@a81758]

​@user-cg8tv4he9e And is that not also one-sided? What about Billy Wright and Johnny Adair? Are they not as bad as each other?

[@Jb28109]

@@christinamorrison6078em they where? Lmao

[@sarah-annesmith339]

This was absolutely fascinating. My maternal ancestry is Scots Ulster and Protestant Northern Irish- I’ve never really understood the “Troubles”, but Henry was so articulate and interesting to listen to. It’s on my bucket list to come home to Northern Ireland and Belfast and visit these wonderful, proud and resilient people, both Catholic and Protestant.

[@yourbeautybaby]

I visited Belfast and drove through Northern Ireland in July 2022. We took a black taxi tour and we were with a man who once fought for the IRA. It was truly eye opening and horrible at the same time, seeing and hearing all his stories. He took us to the memorial wall and showed us photos of folks he once knew and loved. Told us their stories and what happened to them. Driving through the countryside you know what each town is immediately based on the flags and signs, it looks surreal. Belfast is a haunting city, you can see the destruction on each corner. However, the people were so wonderful. I hope to visit one day again.

[@lja8187]

Another good video. You deserve way more subs than you have Wendall.

[@EmuGamesMaster]

Been Northern and Southern Ireland many times. Always met incredible people and the most welcoming people too. I’ll never forget Derry where i was welcomed to Legenderry. To the everyday people who respect the land and the people, You will be welcomed with an open heart.

[@bottletop10]

Thank you for this well put together and sensitive video. Well balanced and well researched.

[@WendallExplores]

Appreciate that, thank you

[@brianwalsh2419]

Very enjoyable documentary, Wendall. As someone born and raised in the South, Belfast is one of my favourite cities to visit and have always got a good welcome. You could probably do two supplementary documentaries on The Titanic Quarter/economic history of Belfast, and then another on the University Quarter. As a city, it has so much history and so much to offer.

[@MikeTaylorEastStaffordshire]

Genuinely one of the best KZbin travel videos I've seen. I'm even more compelled to visit Belfast than ever now.

[@geedee1264]

Stephen McKeag my goodness, a complete monster "Following his killing of Catholic shop worker Philomena Hanna at a chemists near the Springfield Road on 28 April 1992, eyewitnesses reported that as McKeag and his driver sped back to the Shankill via Lanark Way they shouted and sang his favourite song, 'Follow the Yellow Brick Road' from The Wizard of Oz.[14][15] Other UDA members later confirmed that the Yellow Brick Road was McKeag's nickname for Lanark Way, a street linking the Shankill and Springfield roads and favoured by loyalist hitmen as an escape route from Republican West Belfast.[16] An attack on 14 November 1992, launched by McKeag, under the orders of Johnny Adair, on a branch of Sean Graham's bookmakers on the Oldpark Road left three Catholics dead and a number of others, including some Protestants who also frequented the betting shop, injured."

[@bigt6889]

Pretty balanced and fair portrayal of my home town. Life goes on

[@SlickMick1987]

Good afternoon pal. Great video. I volunteer in a homeless centre in Belfast and i can agree, there is very little help. Thankfully, there are amazing people in the country that donate and help a great cause.Thanks for a fantastic video. You done a great job.

[@botseyfern]

this cab driver gave an honest non boyest view from my lookin at it,and even that im only 2 hours down ta road,this video takes us to the deep places of Northern Ireland,Great work

[@theoriginalbluey]

I have a friend who was a child in the Divis Flats. He's since shown me around. It's fascinating, a different world completely. Thanks to you and the guide for this brilliant informative video.

[@DjMikeW12345]

Being from Belfast. Your video is amazing, shows Belfast in such a good light. I personally find no problems at all in Belfast. If you ever decide to come back. I’ll get you a pint 👍🏻

[@WendallExplores]

I’d love to come back and I’d love a pint! 🍻

[@AdyDelaney2222]

One of the best vids i have ever watched. Thanks for this Wendall.

[@WendallExplores]

Appreciate that, thank you!

[@stesmith7040]

My dad is Irish and my mom is English and i love both of them and the same goes for all Ireland Peace in jesus name to you all from Wolverhampton 🇮🇪🇬🇧✝️❤️

[@eelponna3145]

With the surname Smith - you sure your dad is Irish? lol

[@Ard-mhacha-abu]

@@eelponna3145Nationality is not merely based on a surname these days.

[@stesmith7040]

@saltofthe.earth1 they always try to divide us Thanks for your reply Yes we have more in common than we know god bless you ✝️❤️🇮🇪🇬🇧

[@stesmith7040]

@@eelponna3145 lol i know

[@johnadams1976]

lol as if nationality would have any baring on whether you love one parent more than the other! That's weird!

[@Dubliner812]

You've surpassed yourself with this excellent video Wendall. Thanks for visiting Belfast. Excellent video. God Bless.

[@WendallExplores]

Appreciate the positive review 🙏

[@andrewmccrory2198]

As a Belfast man myself who grew up during the troubles I found this video fascinating, the tour guide was very informative and balanced. BELFAST is a great City and welcoming to everyone,thank you for making this video.

[@steve660917]

Been to Belfast several times but not since around 1991. I was a delivery driver at that time. I loved going over there. Thanks for the video brother I really found it fascinating and enjoyable 👌

[@Aidan-b2m]

Great video mate. Im from Belfast and you covered good ground. Really enjoying your videos. Keep up the good work ❤🙏😎

[@WendallExplores]

Awesome, thank you!

[@gaynorjackson2589]

What a great informative video. I heard of the troubles in Ireland but never quite understood what it was about. Such lovely people on both sides and I wish them all peace x

[@kevinwatts1086]

That was absolutely brilliant mate one of the best yet keep up the great work

[@WendallExplores]

Appreciate that mate

[@andrewmacdonald1103]

Another captivating video. You definitely deserve to have more subscribers. Thank you for these videos.

[@WendallExplores]

No problem, thank you for watching 🙏

[@ONSLAUGHTfps]

im from this city and its cool seeing our country grow from the dark days of the troubles its signs of peace hope it continues and im sure if you asked any local they prefer peace not war hopefully one day them horrible walls will come down won't be in my life time im sure tho great video

[@TheAvarusAnimus]

Your best one yet Wendall!!!!! Love from Dublin

[@stewartaberdeen9370]

celt tri scroll

[@MWBlueNoodles]

I live in Belfast and every time I go abroad I cant wait to come back. The people are just so nice here.

[@jwoodzman]

Absolutely outstanding video your guide has been so informative!

[@bannaubrycheiniog1329]

Fantastic video mate, thoroughly enjoyable and a unique unbiased approach, well done 👏

[@trackfanstv]

Hey Wendall, great video, I served in Belfast between '95-'97 and it brought back so many good and bad memories. The Divis tower, Springfield Rd, the Falls Rd, Shankill, they had major problems that just didn't get covered by mainstream media. This was a great balance of reporting between communities. Good job, thank you! RIP my fallen friends from both sides, you'll never be forgotten!! ❤❤❤

[@rorymcdonald9852]

Lived/Served in Ulster 1980,s-1990s I can honestly say I prefer those days to the present at least you knew where you stood I'm from a Catholic Mother /Protestant Father so I seen/Lived both sides my loyalty was to my mates not any religion.

[@amandalyons1719]

Thank you for ur service guy’s 😊 from a wee Greenfinch 😉

[@jimmyburkeirishgoodfella5720]

Respect from an Irish nationalist from divis 🫡

[@BobinEasternMaine]

My Dad was born in the Shankhill estate, and I’ve only visited once, back in the ‘80’s. It was a nightmare because I was driving a car with English license plates, and was stopped and searched at every checkpoint. I really appreciate the tour.

[@BobinEasternMaine]

Was the cabbie James Nesbitt’s brother?

[@scott24679554]

This is such a great video on the history of Northern Ireland and the troubles ,brilliant Wendall

[@WendallExplores]

I appreciate that, thank you 🙏

[@jackharrison6771]

Thank you for a very interesting and informative video. I visited Belfast in 1971, for a wedding. The atmosphere struck me as soon as I came off the ferry I seem to recall the smell on the morning of what must have been another violent night. RUC and Army here and there, with 'that look' on their faces. and wreaked vehicles around. But I am glad that I had the experience. The Troubles were a part of our lives growing up, as were Vietnam and the Space Race. I would like to visit Belfast again, to experience the changed city.

[@mixingshed]

Another brilliant video Wendall and really interesting to watch. I've been travelling to Belfast on work trips since 2002 and have always enjoyed my time there, as well as meeting some wonderful people along the way... :)

[@WendallExplores]

I was warmly welcomed

[@jamiemurray4560]

Absolutely brilliant documentary, really informative. Look forward to seeing many more!

[@des-Troy-ed]

This was so informative I had 0 idea about any of this (English, born in England). None of this was taught in school and learning about it is so interesting.

[@veerajsunyasi1385]

And good Friday agreement brought peace. But Brexit messed that up

[@TheAngrychipmunk96]

I'm from Wicklow in the Republic - and we often feel so far removed from the situation in the North. Going up North can often feel like a different world (and not just because of the politics). The cabbie makes a great point about how its no longer Catholics and Protestant (whos really religious these days?) - its a case of Republican and Unionist. I was in Tulsa Oklahoma late last year and met a Northern Unionist in a bar; we could not have had more craic slagging each other about all sorts and who we have pictures of on our walls (Gerry vs Charles). We are all the same, we just want peace and craic. Full stop.

[@maryrich9260]

Yes but the republicans are Catholics and the Unionists are Protestants, of course it’s about religion. I met both sides over here and the Protestants are the more vicious.

[@lmccourt7588]

Yous boys got confused along the way and got mixed up with the americans. Now Dublins a theme park and Irish culture has been pissed over by Guinness and false reprentations of leprechauns 😂😂 come to the north where the last high kings of Ireland sat and most of our rich mythology took place, see vividly the remnants the old Ireland fueled by rebels and tribalism. 🍻🍻

[@GornubiusFlux]

This was a cracking video. Really interesting to see the kick up in NI content recently across the board. Nice to see people showing interest in our history and how it is today.

[@clairemorrallee5625]

Thanks for the educational video. I had no idea about the peace walls and that the gates are locked at night. It's sad that this is the way people are living. So hope things can change and improve as we move into the future. I hope things will never go back to the horrors of The Troubles

[@WendallExplores]

I too hope these wonderful people never have to face that horror again

[@PeopleandPlacesTV]

Nice to see you visiting this fine part of the world

[@WendallExplores]

Really enjoyed my visit

[@paulliddington2425]

Wendall Great video! We visited in November 23 and we were guided by Henry around the Shankill and Falls Rd areas. He is a fantastic orator and gave us like you an eye opening insight into this area of this amazing city. The people of Belfast are what makes this town! Very friendly and welcoming to tourists and we would not hesitate to return…👍

[@ConcreteRiver]

the cabbie gave the most thorough and personal explanation of the troubles and its affects on the communities I’ve seen. Great video, Wendall.

[@WendallExplores]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@britishirish1112]

The taxi driver was a total embarrassment,absolutely no intention of giving a balanced views of both communities history.His version was extremely biased republican fantasy bullshit.always the victims

[@s.d3425]

@@britishirish1112 whos trying to be a victim now lol

[@allanwebb8385]

Black Taxi = Catholic

[@Flyingscotsman93]

Ex paramilitaries drive the black hacks he said the english banned the catholic religion 800 years ago that's a lie we were all catholic till the reformation.Never take a black hack mate they are biased and you'll only hear his version of the past.

[@marketmade]

You Need to go into different parts of Belfast not just west Belfast, the story’s and truths you will hear in east Belfast and south Belfast will be totally different ,( short strand ,market area and lower ormeau road ) are definitely worth a visit 👍🏻👍🏻

[@andrewglass2010]

I come from Northern Ireland, born in 1978. Reflecting on my childhood, it was a mix of vivid memories, tinged with both horror and excitement. I only encountered the other community after completing my schooling and entering the workforce.

[@andrewglass2010]

at the age of 18

[@Brian64512]

Hey wendall, great to see you were here in belfast. I live ten minutes from were you were on the falls road. Welcome and hope you come again my friend 👍🏻.

[@dangeach180]

I went to Belfast last month and stayed on the shankill road , I went and walked around the falls road , shankill and ardoynne looking at the murals , I watched cliftonville play football, on the Sunday went on a massive pub crawl in the city centre then back to the pubs in shankill like the royal bar and Rex bar. On the Monday paid 30 quid to go on the game of thrones coach tour which left at 9am and got back at 6 and was an absolute bargain and great day . The northern Irish people were very friendly and welcoming and if anyone wanted a long weekend in Belfast I would absolutely recommend it , I’m going to go back later in the year.

[@kevinmott6205]

Excellent video Wendall loved it thanks ❤😊

[@WendallExplores]

Appreciate that Kev

[@PJL27-02]

Hi Wendall , I've been subscribed to your channel for a about 6 months now & love the channel & your trips around all the towns & cities throughout the UK , I was born in Belfast in 1969 at the start of the main troubles & conflict & just want to congratulate you on a brilliant vlog on Belfast & how you documented it even with having little knowledge of Belfast , very interesting & the people's outlook on the way it is today , keep up the good work mate 😎

[@WendallExplores]

I appreciate the comment, I was humbled to learn

[@PJL27-02]

You do a good job wherever you go mate & I've been around alot of the UK also, so it's nice to see the back streets as well as the main areas, but really glad you came over to Belfast, come back soon 👍🏻

[@barryclegg9961]

Great informative video as always. I always look forward to your videos fella keep up the good work

[@WendallExplores]

How did you watch it so fast? 🤣

[@freddyray6805]

Liked and signed in. I always watch your videos on my TV from sunny Brazil. Grew up in England during to 80-00's, so grew up listening to (or maybe not listening as the BBC cut the audio) the troubles.

[@marieperry109]

When I watched this I cried seeing my old birth place. Where you were standing on the Springfield Road, I was born in the Clonard area. I was raised all over Belfast, lived independently from my family in East and South Belfast. My most memorable experience is from the Springfield Road. I am now in England for my sins the past twenty years. I will be home when I die or before it inshallah. Great video.

[@Tigerbaysoulcrew]

Danny is a brilliant cab tour guide i had him on my tour last year great guy

[@derekoliver7070]

Did that tour a few years ago, stayed for a few days and everyone we met were so nice. Really looking forward to going again.

[@jiltedjohn9294]

I love Northern Ireland, everybody wants to talk to you and there's a lot of good things to see.

[@WendallExplores]

I had a great time

[@gmacka6333]

Great video. I grew up in England to a Belfast born Dad and English mother. I heard a lot about the troubles growing up, and I’m feeling truly hopeful and positive about the future of Northern Ireland. I truly hope the peace lasts. The saddest part of all, is the the troubles never had to happen, as it seems like all troubles anywhere in the world, it was all started by the few to affect the many. Politicians and their lust for money and power.

[@hugheslivesonforever5045]

Thanks for visiting. You should visit Derry City. Its beautiful and also has a lot of history, it would make for a great video.

[@krismcstay1325]

I believe they use the £ in that place?

[@coreylowey]

fair play to the cab driver, couldn't have described everything better myself *edit, can't give enough praise to how indifferent this cabbie was, would love to meet you and hear your story, you are an icon to Northern Ireland and a well-versed man, regardless of opinion, you are a very interesting person and well worth a listen to, we need more of you and need to make peace finally, regardless of religion, we need to grow together.

[@Toni-qy6gl]

It is one of the best KZbin channels in UK ❤

[@WendallExplores]

Truly appreciate that, thank you 🙏

[@neilcolwell3107]

I'm also from the Shankill area, Protestant West Belfast. Thank you for your video. I believe your guide gave a little too much publicity for the Catholic side of things. Apart from that, it is a great video. ☘️✡️🙏✝️👑💙🕊😇

[@SeanONeill-mw4jc]

I'd say it was the luck of the draw whether he got a Catholic or Protestant cabbie guide

[@Irishtinian494]

Yous will never be happy. Unbelievable

[@Paul-67]

Well done Wendall. You really showed your true honest character there in Belfast.

[@WendallExplores]

Really enjoyed my visit, thank you

[@JamesRobinson-d5p]

Finally, i have been waiting for a traveling youtuber like yourself to make a video like this.I was hoping bald and bankrupt would. Not enough people in England know about the history. I moved here a couple of years back and had no clue before moving over from England. I always remember growing up as a child listening to the BBC and specifically when they would call out the weather they would always mention "Northern Ireland" but at a young age couldnt understand why but never questioned it. I hope more English people see this video and learn the sad sad history, in someways feel ashamed to be British. What has the UK become?

[@7366-HSGG]

Im cornish & my mums from Derry, Everything this guy has said is incredibly true. It was hell there in the 70s/80s...

[@Nathan-wu4vl]

I travel a fair bit for work and recently spent a week with a client in Belfast during my free time I spent a lot of time exploring shankhill it’s very interesting like yourself I felt ignorant to the issues being from the West Midlands I had some ideas due to the Bombings in Birmingham but being in Ireland is eye opening how little I knew I do agree with Henry too the people of Belfast are really friendly and accommodating and have a very pragmatic approach to life hopefully they can bring the walls down before to long and start the process of healing. Good video I enjoyed this.

[@RustyCohle]

Magnificent documentary.

[@clarehammond4650]

This video was very informative, I live in Northern Ireland and have done my whole life. The tour guide was very very good in explaining everything. In 2024 we are slowly getting there. Peace is the way forward. ❤

[@AdamMcGrath-v6n]

Really enjoyed that video and subscribed 😊

[@WendallExplores]

Appreciate that mate

[@travellinglostsoul7191]

Great video mate, I visited Dublin a few weeks ago but didn’t get the chance to visit Belfast while in Ireland but seeing this video, I can see the contrast between NI and ROI. I’ll have to come back and make more videos at some point

[@chokeizm]

first time watching , subbed thank you for your content very well presented better than some TV shows.

[@WendallExplores]

Appreciate that

[@senorlechon]

This is really well done. Good for Wendall for bringing an open mind, talking to people on both sides with humility like ordinary humans, not sensationalizing, really trying to listen and understand. The thing I like best about this video is that attitude.

[@WendallExplores]

Appreciate that

[@darren_anscombe]

A lot more Brits need to watch this. I'm 48 years old and grew up in England, aware of what was going on in NI and Belfast but with no knowledge of why. My ignorance continued to this day so I'm so glad this video has educated me. Hopefully one day there will be no need for a wall and both communities can live in harmony. Thanks Wendall.

[@WendallExplores]

Thank you for watching, and I’m happy it educated you as it did me

[@user-zu6qn9ux9n]

Some chance those scumbags will ever live together without a wall.

[@pooooornopigeon]

Gangsters are in charge and always have been.

[@darren_anscombe]

@@pooooornopigeonif that's the case I'd love for you to make your own unbiased video to document the fact. I don' doubt you, I'd rather have first-hand knowledge. Can you do that for us please ?

[@pooooornopigeon]

@@darren_anscombe I was based there, I could name them.

[@PH46369]

I learnt alot from that video thanks. A great watch. You lifted the bar so high on that one.

[@WendallExplores]

I appreciate that, I tried my best 🙏

[@liamnugent6534]

Wouldn't be the north of Ireland unless Celtic and rangers go a mention great video and channel mate

[@WendallExplores]

Thank you for watching

[@RFC87]

*Rangers and celtic. Never put their name before ours. We will always be the biggest.

[@crankfastle8146]

Whats Donegal got to do with Celtic and Rangers?

[@jendrizzyy]

Need you a better club like Liverpool or something Top of most leagues aren’t they? Like everytime 😅 just facts really Don’t think I’ve ever seen any of those teams place top rank in any leagues…

[@Luckyjo21]

why they always are loosing Celtic are way better@@RFC87

[@J5thomas]

im 50 born in england,my mam irish catholic and dad english prodistan.they moved to england in 1969 iwas born in 1973 and as soon as i could walk and talk,we were taught to keep your head down and dont make any noises.once people heard you were irish the trouble started i never caused trouble but very quickly you learned how to handle yourself.respect

[@nornironnomad]

I come from Belfast and am surprised by the lack of knowledge of Belfast from those in england, thanks for making the video to show everyone what its like

[@jmccullough662]

How much do you know about Kent?

[@nornironnomad]

@@jmccullough662 more than you know about Belfast

[@jmccullough662]

@@nornironnomad I'm from Belfast.

[@daddygraysoh9283]

@@jmccullough662 point is. the english did this pal. no matter how you spin it they started it all and brush over it when its their history too

[@jmccullough662]

@@daddygraysoh9283 They really didn't. The choice to murder people was kne Irish people made all by themselves.

[@ChrisGreen-qh1wp]

Fantastic Video Wendall. 👍👍 I've been to Belfast and it's a fantastic city. People are very friendly and warm. ❤

[@WendallExplores]

Wonderful city, wonderful people