ALMOST 30 paintings, some dating back 70 years, have been found in the attic of a north Belfast residential home.
Staff at Clifton House uncovered the portraits of former residents while archiving historical documents.
Belfast Charitable Society, owners of the home on North Queen Street, now wants family members to be united with the 27 artworks.
It is believed the artist was Thomas Everard Spence, who a former president of the Belfast Charitable Society.
The paintings are thought to date back to between 1940 and 1980 and were painted at the home, close to Belfast city centre.
They were on display until the refurbishment of the buildings in 2003 when the they were removed for safe storage.
The society now feels that they should be returned to the families of the residents - if they can trace them.
The home's owners said records of family members are no longer available and they are appealing for help.
It is likely that the residents featured in the paintings will have passed away but Clifton House hopes that people will recognise relatives and come forward.
The 27 pictures can be viewed on the home's website www.belfastcharitablesociety.com and on their Facebook page.
For further information, contact Lucy Fraser on 028 9099 7022 or email lucy@cliftonbelfast.org.uk
