+Belfast's story began as a ford settlement on the River Lagan, its strategic location near [Belfast Lough](/wiki/belfast_lough) shaping early growth. From a modest village, it blossomed into a major industrial hub during the [Industrial Revolution](/wiki/industrial_revolution), facing periods of profound change and resilience.
+## See also
+- [Belfast City](/wiki/belfast_city)
+- [Ireland History](/wiki/ireland_history)
+- [Shipbuilding](/wiki/shipbuilding)
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