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Architecture of Ulster

17 September 2009
1885 – Thompson Memorial Home for Incurables, Lisburn, Co. Antrim

1885 – Thompson Memorial Home for Incurables, Lisburn, Co. Antrim

Architect: Godfrey W. Ferguson This fine building was erected in 1885 as “Thompson House for the Incurables”, named after a local surgeon (William Thompson MD) who had tragically died three years earlier. Endowments...

06 December 2012
1886 – Ceremonial Royal Archways, Belfast, Co. Antrim

1886 – Ceremonial Royal Archways, Belfast, Co. Antrim

A selection of archways erected in Belfast for the 1886 visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

15 October 2012
1887 – Ballymena Castle, Co. Antrim

1887 – Ballymena Castle, Co. Antrim

Architect: W.H. Lynn The original castle of Ballymena was built in the early 17th century, but was burned out in 1720. In 1865 Lord Waveney started building Ballymena Castle, as a magnificent family...

24 September 2009
1887 – Derry Guildhall

1887 – Derry Guildhall

Architect: J.C. Ferguson / M.A. Robinson The Guildhall was originally built in 1887 by The Honourable The Irish Society at a cost of £19,000.00 and was officially opened in July 1890. Originally designed...

03 May 2010
1887 – McArthur Hall, Belfast, Co. Antrim

1887 – McArthur Hall, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Architect: T.N. Deane & Son Built as boarding hall for Methodist College, Belfast. Published in The Building News, October 7th 1887. Ceased to be used as boarding facilities in 2010 and converted to...

16 April 2010
1887 – Northern Bank, Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co. Antrim

1887 – Northern Bank, Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Architect: J. Lanyon No longer a bank, this fine building was constructed in Dungannon Sandstone with polished granite details including columns. As well as the usual accommodation for the bank branch manager, the...

21 June 2010
1887 – St Columb’s Hall, Richmond Street, Derry

1887 – St Columb’s Hall, Richmond Street, Derry

Architect: Crome & Toye Front Perspective View, ground & 1st.floor plans as published in The Building News, July 1st 1887. The architects Crome and Toye used a mixture of Italianate and Gothic styles...

24 September 2009
1888 – Belfast Central Library

1888 – Belfast Central Library

Architect: W.H. Lynn Designed by W.H. Lynn after an architectural competition held in 1882, the building was completed in 1888. A monumental red sandstone building, the Library has a fine central domed reading...

25 September 2009
1888 – McArthur Hall, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

1888 – McArthur Hall, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

Architect: Thomas Elliot Designed by Thomas Elliot who also refitted the Methodist Church (adjoining but up the slope of the hill), this is a fine little neo-Tudor hall. McArthur was an Enniskillen man...