Belfast is not only known for its shipyards and industrial history; it is also a city that tells stories on its walls. Belfast’s famous murals are not simply street art: they reflect the history, politics and identity of its communities. 📜 Origins of the Murals Before becoming street art, the murals emerged as a form of community expression during the 1960s and 70s, in the period known as The Troubles. Residents of Catholic/nationalist and Protestant/unionist neighbourhoods