A BBC landmark radio series in Spring 2002 took a look at people's connections with their surroundings. Connections which create their 'sense of place'.
Forty three local radio stations were involved throughout the UK and BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Foyle were no exception.
A selection of these programmes are available for streaming via the Internet. Visit 'A Sense of Place on radio - across the UK' to view the list of programmes and choose one to listen to.
BBC Radio Ulster (94.5 FM, 1341 MW)
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Townlands
Declan Forde looks at how townlands give us a sense of identity, of being rooted to the land around us. His personal journey takes him to the townland of his ancestors in Co Tyrone.
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Mountains of Mourne
Marie McStay has a real need to spend time in the mountains of Mourne. Her sense of place is strong there, along with that of the people who have spent their lives in this tough landscape.
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Trees
Whether because they evoke childhood memories or because they remind you of special places, trees are precious to many of us. Scientists, gardeners, farmers and poets tell us why certain trees give them a sense of wellbeing.
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Linenhall Library
For over 200 years the Linenhall Library has housed revolutionaries, radicals and rare books. No ordinary library, it still has that sense of being an important part of Belfast, contributing to its past, present and future.
For those of you seeking more information, you can visit the Linenhall Library's website at www.linenhall.com/....Click to listen to Linenhall Library programme.
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Sports Stadia
What is it that evokes so strong a passion for a sports ground, that people want their ashes scattered on it? Michael McNamee examines just how strong the attachments are in Northern Ireland to some grounds and how others are struggling to keep their sense of place.Click to listen to Sports Stadia programme.
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The Border
Since 1921 the border between the North and South of Ireland has caused more than its fair share of trouble. 'A Sense of Place' investigates the people who live on and around this dividing line. Who do they feel they belong to or are they a people apart?Click to listen to Border programme.
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