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Van Morrison's Them had their residency here. Legendary basement club that nurtured Belfast rhythm-and-blues.

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  1. UlsterHistoryCircle.org (website)The Maritime closed in 1972

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ADDRESSCollege Square North, Belfast
YEARS ACTIVE1964 - 1972

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