Schoolchildren from across Belfast are being invited to share their ideas on what should be included in a time capsule to be opened in 100 years.
The project is part of Belfast City Council’s Decade of Centenaries programme and aims to provide a snapshot of life in 2021 for future generations.
The deadline for suggestions is 4pm on Wednesday May 19th. All suggestions received will be considered by Lord Mayor Alderman Frank McCoubrey for inclusion in the time capsule, which will be sealed and stored at City Hall until it is opened in 2121.
The mayor has already chosen a number of items to include in the time capsule, including a NI women’s football shirt and a special medallion to mark the centenary of the formation of Northern Ireland.
He said: “This year marks a hugely significant milestone in Northern Ireland’s history, marking 100 years since the first Northern Ireland Parliament was opened.
“While this milestone will mean different things for different people, the Decade of Centenaries programme aims to provide a space to reflect on key historical moments and events from 1912 to 1922 that shaped Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
He added: “I’m hoping that young people will provide some inspiration as to what should be included. All suggestions are welcome but we would like it to be something that is particularly relevant to 2021 and the times we are living through.”
Young people can send their suggestions to the Lord Mayor’s Office via email rsvp@belfastcity.gov.uk or share their ideas on the council’s social media channels using the hashtag #BelfastTimeCapsule.
