1885 – Crown Chambers, 58-66 Royal Avenue, Belfast
Listed in 1989 although later demolished in 1994. “THE new premises, known as Crown Chambers, Belfast,
Listed in 1989 although later demolished in 1994. “THE new premises, known as Crown Chambers, Belfast,
Unbuilt plans for the extension of existing church, constructed in 1870, and the addition of a school.
In June 1880, architects were invited to submit plans in a competition with prizes of £30 for the winner and £10 for the runner up.
Demolished in the 1980s. Occupied by a series of restaurants since the 1930s including the well-known and popular Merrythought Café &
The Hall was opened on January 27th, 1885. To mark the bi-centenary of the “Glorious Revolution”
Facing City Hall on Donegall Square North, the former Robinson & Cleaver store is now subdivided up into various commercial premises.
Built to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales in June 1885, his ceremonial feathers can also be seen on the pediment of the White Linen Hall in the backgroud.
Thomas Thompson, a navel surgeon distinguished in the Napoleonic Wars, was appalled by the conditions in Belfast during the Great Famine.
“This villa, which, is almost competed is erected in the best position in this fashionable avenue,
Belfast’s General Post Office that stood on Royal Avenue, by James Owen of the Board of Public Works.