As part of the Linen Biennale of Northern Ireland, Belfast Print Workshop had the honor of hosting a distinguished guest speaker, Gerard Muldoon, an accomplished Industrial Archaeologist. Through two captivating talks, Gerard delved into the captivating history of linen production, taking us on a journey from its ancient origins to its meteoric rise in the heart of Belfast.

Let's take a journey back in time to unravel the intriguing story of Cotton Court, a large four-storey gabled warehouse nestled in Belfast's vibrant Cathedral Quarter.

The warehouse, believed to have been constructed before 1830…