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1963 – W. & A. Gilbey, Cornmarket, Belfast
Architect: Robert McKinstry & Associates

Interior and shopfront modernisation of the Gilbeys wine and spirt merchants. The interior had several tasting rooms as well as retail space, and was known for its cocktails. Finished with bold patterns and material changes, it was clear
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1963 – W. & A. Gilbey, Cornmarket, Belfast
Architect: Robert McKinstry & Associates

Interior and shopfront modernisation of the Gilbeys wine and spirt merchants. The interior had several tasting rooms as well as retail space, and was known for its cocktails. Finished with bold patterns and material changes, it was clear
https://www.archiseek.com/1963-w-a-gilbey-cornmarket-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1963 #Belfast #CornmarketBelfast #RobertJMcKinstry19252012 #WAGilbey

1961 – Kilmakee Presbyterian Church, Seymour Hill, Belfast
Architect: Munce & Kennedy

Kilmakee Presbyterian Church opened in 1961, replacing a temporary wooden building, serving the Seymour Hill estate. A harshly geometric shape externally with a soaring
https://www.archiseek.com/1961-kilmakee-presbyterian-church-seymour-hill-belfast/
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1961 – Kilmakee Presbyterian Church, Seymour Hill, Belfast
Architect: Munce & Kennedy

Kilmakee Presbyterian Church opened in 1961, replacing a temporary wooden building, serving the Seymour Hill estate. A harshly geometric shape externally with a soaring
https://www.archiseek.com/1961-kilmakee-presbyterian-church-seymour-hill-belfast/
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1979 – Andersonstown Leisure Centre, Belfast
Architect: Daniel J. MacRandal

The original Andersonstown Leisure Centre building was designed by architect D.J. MacRandal in 1979, and comprised a 25m pool, learner pool, sports hall, gym and cafe. Since substantially rede
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1979 – Andersonstown Leisure Centre, Belfast
Architect: Daniel J. MacRandal

The original Andersonstown Leisure Centre building was designed by architect D.J. MacRandal in 1979, and comprised a 25m pool, learner pool, sports hall, gym and cafe. Since substantially rede
https://www.archiseek.com/1979-andersonstown-leisure-centre-belfast/
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1957 – Greenwood Mixed School, Belfast
Architect: Henry Lynch-Robinson & Robert McKinstry

Now known as Greenwood Infant School, and largely intact externally. The architect Henry Lynch-Robinson was born Henry Adrian Robinson in 1929, into the Anglo-Irish gentry with roots in Dublin and Galway. His attachment
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1957 – Greenwood Mixed School, Belfast
Architect: Henry Lynch-Robinson & Robert McKinstry

Now known as Greenwood Infant School, and largely intact externally. The architect Henry Lynch-Robinson was born Henry Adrian Robinson in 1929, into the Anglo-Irish gentry with roots in Dublin and Galway. His attachment
https://www.archiseek.com/1957-greenwood-mixed-school-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1957 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #HenryLynchRobinson #RobertJMcKinstry19252012 #schools

1867 – Hamilton Dock, Harland & Wolff, Belfast
The oldest graving dock at the former Harland & Wolff shipyards is the Hamilton Dock, which was built between 1864 and 1867, and is now listed as a historic scheduled monument. Named after the Chairman of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners, Sir James Hamilton, the dock was functional for mo
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1867 – Hamilton Dock, Harland & Wolff, Belfast
The oldest graving dock at the former Harland & Wolff shipyards is the Hamilton Dock, which was built between 1864 and 1867, and is now listed as a historic scheduled monument. Named after the Chairman of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners, Sir James Hamilton, the dock was functional for mo
https://www.archiseek.com/hamilton-dock-harland-wolff-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1867 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #CoAntrim #GravingDocks #HarlandWolff

1878 – St. Mark’s Church of Ireland, Dundela, Belfast
Architect: William Butterfield

As the suburbs of Belfast were expanding outwards, William Butterfield was commissioned to design a new church for this parish. Groundbreaking for the new building took place in May 1876. It was consecrated by the Bishop of
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1878 – St. Mark’s Church of Ireland, Dundela, Belfast
Architect: William Butterfield

As the suburbs of Belfast were expanding outwards, William Butterfield was commissioned to design a new church for this parish. Groundbreaking for the new building took place in May 1876. It was consecrated by the Bishop of
https://www.archiseek.com/1878-st-marks-church-of-ireland-dundela-belfast/
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1869 – Brookfield Warehouse, 30 Donegall Street, Belfast
Architect: W.H. Lynn, Lanyon, Lynn & Lanyon

The Brookfield Linen Company Ltd were flax spinners and power loom linen manufacturers and merchants who operated from their Donegall Street property fro
https://www.archiseek.com/1869-brookfield-warehouse-30-donegall-street-belfast/
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1869 – Brookfield Warehouse, 30 Donegall Street, Belfast
Architect: W.H. Lynn, Lanyon, Lynn & Lanyon

The Brookfield Linen Company Ltd were flax spinners and power loom linen manufacturers and merchants who operated from their Donegall Street property fro
https://www.archiseek.com/1869-brookfield-warehouse-30-donegall-street-belfast/
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1889 – Alexandra Graving Dock, Belfast
Architect: William Redfern Kelly

By the mid-1870s the existing drydock, the Hamilton Graving Dock, was too small to deal with the increasing size and numbers of vessels being constructed at Harland & Wolff. Work began in 1885 on what would become Alexandra Graving Doc
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1889 – Alexandra Graving Dock, Belfast
Architect: William Redfern Kelly

By the mid-1870s the existing drydock, the Hamilton Graving Dock, was too small to deal with the increasing size and numbers of vessels being constructed at Harland & Wolff. Work began in 1885 on what would become Alexandra Graving Doc
https://www.archiseek.com/1889-alexandra-graving-dock-belfast/
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1962 – Ulster Hospital, Dundonald, Belfast
Architect: Frank Gibbberd

Design unveiled in 1957 - the 500-bed hospital opened in 1962. Described at the time of the images release: "The buildings which form the main hospital block are grouped in a cellular pattern around three garden courts. Although the bloc
https://www.archiseek.com/1962-ulster-hospital-dundonald-belfast/
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1962 – Ulster Hospital, Dundonald, Belfast
Architect: Frank Gibbberd

Design unveiled in 1957 - the 500-bed hospital opened in 1962. Described at the time of the images release: "The buildings which form the main hospital block are grouped in a cellular pattern around three garden courts. Although the bloc
https://www.archiseek.com/1962-ulster-hospital-dundonald-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1962 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #BelfastHospitals #Dundonald #FrankGibbberd #hospitals

1957 – Third Placed Design for War Memorial Building, Belfast
Architect: W. Granville Smyth

Second placed entry by W. Granville Smyth design a building to act as a war memorial for Northern Ireland providing office space for charities and organisations associated with the armed forces. W. Granville Smyth actually became the supervising architect
https://www.archiseek.com/1957-third-placed-design-for-war-memorial-building-belfast/
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1957 – Third Placed Design for War Memorial Building, Belfast
Architect: W. Granville Smyth

Second placed entry by W. Granville Smyth design a building to act as a war memorial for Northern Ireland providing office space for charities and organisations associated with the armed forces. W. Granville Smyth actually became the supervising architect
https://www.archiseek.com/1957-third-placed-design-for-war-memorial-building-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #UnbuiltIreland #Granville

1957 – Runner Up Design for War Memorial Building, Belfast
Architect: W.F. Howard

Second placed entry in a design compeition to design a building to act as a war memorial for Northern Ireland providing office space for charities and organisations associated with the armed forces. The site was former
https://www.archiseek.com/1957-runner-up-design-for-war-memorial-building-belfast/
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1957 – Runner Up Design for War Memorial Building, Belfast
Architect: W.F. Howard

Second placed entry in a design compeition to design a building to act as a war memorial for Northern Ireland providing office space for charities and organisations associated with the armed forces. The site was former
https://www.archiseek.com/1957-runner-up-design-for-war-memorial-building-belfast/
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1957 – Winning Design for War Memorial Building, Belfast
Architect: J.M. Bowley

The site was formerly occupied by the Queen Anne Hotel and a number of shops which were destroyed by German bombing during the Belfast Blitz in 1941. It was decided that when the site was to
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1957 – Winning Design for War Memorial Building, Belfast
Architect: J.M. Bowley

The site was formerly occupied by the Queen Anne Hotel and a number of shops which were destroyed by German bombing during the Belfast Blitz in 1941. It was decided that when the site was to
https://www.archiseek.com/1957-winning-design-for-war-memorial-building-belfast/
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1965 – House, Annadale Ave., Belfast
Architect: Louis A. Roche, Munce & Kennedy

Mid 1960s house built in what was a leafy suburban garden on the edge of Belfast. Now much encroached on by subsequent housing. Like the architect Louis A. Roche's own house of around the same time, it features generous windows and openings to the garden space.
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1965 – House, Annadale Ave., Belfast
Architect: Louis A. Roche, Munce & Kennedy

Mid 1960s house built in what was a leafy suburban garden on the edge of Belfast. Now much encroached on by subsequent housing. Like the architect Louis A. Roche's own house of around the same time, it features generous windows and openings to the garden space.
https://www.archiseek.com/1965-house-annadale-ave-belfast/
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1967 – Sports Pavilion, Knock, Belfast
Munce & Kennedy
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1967 – Sports Pavilion, Knock, Belfast
Munce & Kennedy
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1950 – Institute of Clinical Science, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
Architect: Easton & Robertson

Two brick blocks linked by a graceful overhead walkway finished with copper cladding with opaque glazing. The walkway also has connecting doorways on top creating an outdoor
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1950 – Institute of Clinical Science, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
Architect: Easton & Robertson

Two brick blocks linked by a graceful overhead walkway finished with copper cladding with opaque glazing. The walkway also has connecting doorways on top creating an outdoor
https://www.archiseek.com/1950-institute-of-clinical-science-royal-victoria-hospital-belfast/
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1953 – Bostock House, Belfast, Co. Antrim
Architect: Easton & Robertson

The London based architects Easton & Robertson were specialists in medical facilities. Originally constructed in the early 1950’s to provide nurses’ accommodation for 220 nurses. The building was located adjacent to the R
https://www.archiseek.com/1953-bostock-house-belfast-co-antrim/
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1953 – Bostock House, Belfast, Co. Antrim
Architect: Easton & Robertson

The London based architects Easton & Robertson were specialists in medical facilities. Originally constructed in the early 1950’s to provide nurses’ accommodation for 220 nurses. The building was located adjacent to the R
https://www.archiseek.com/1953-bostock-house-belfast-co-antrim/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1953 #Easton #EastonRobertson #FallsRoadBelfast #LostBelfast #NursesHomes

1889 – Dry Dock Pumphouse, Harland & Wolff, Belfast, Co. Antrim
The Pumphouse originally served the Alexandra Graving Dock alongside, located on the other side from the Thompson Graving Dock of 1911. It was later extended to provide additional pumping capacity for the new Thompson Graving Dock. The powerful pumps were able to dra
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1889 – Dry Dock Pumphouse, Harland & Wolff, Belfast, Co. Antrim
The Pumphouse originally served the Alexandra Graving Dock alongside, located on the other side from the Thompson Graving Dock of 1911. It was later extended to provide additional pumping capacity for the new Thompson Graving Dock. The powerful pumps were able to dra
https://www.archiseek.com/1889-dry-dock-pumphouse-harland-wolff-belfast-co-antrim/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1889 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #CoAntrim #HarlandWolff

1965 – Church of Ireland, Knocknaconey, Belfast
Architect: Desmond Hodges & Ian Campbell

A modern church with parish hall in what was then a newer suburb of Belfast. Both buildings have large amounts of glazing giving them bright and expansive interiors. The roof stru
https://www.archiseek.com/1965-church-of-ireland-knocknaconey-belfast/
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1965 – Church of Ireland, Knocknaconey, Belfast
Architect: Desmond Hodges & Ian Campbell

A modern church with parish hall in what was then a newer suburb of Belfast. Both buildings have large amounts of glazing giving them bright and expansive interiors. The roof stru
https://www.archiseek.com/1965-church-of-ireland-knocknaconey-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1865 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #BelfastChurches #ChurchOfIreland #churches #DesmondHodges19282012 #IanCampbell19252020

1965 – Church of Ireland, Knocknaconey, Belfast
Architect: Desmond Hodges & Ian Campbell

A modern church with parish hall in what was then a newer suburb of Belfast. Both buildings have large amounts of glazing giving them bright and expansive interiors. The roof stru
https://www.archiseek.com/1965-church-of-ireland-knocknaconey-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1865 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #BelfastChurches #ChurchOfIreland #churches #DesmondHodges19282012 #IanCampbell19252020

1966 – Rathmoyne House & Coolemoyne House, Dunmurry, Belfast
Architects: NI Housing Trust Architects Department
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1966 – Rathmoyne House & Coolemoyne House, Dunmurry, Belfast
Architects: NI Housing Trust Architects Department
https://www.archiseek.com/1966-rathmoyne-house-coolemoyne-house-dunmurry-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1966 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #Dunmurry #IHousingTrustArchitectsDepartment

1959 – Transport House, High Street, Belfast
Architect: J.J. Brennan

A modernist office building constructed for the Amalgamated Transport & General Workers Union, comprising two joined blocks, one five stories and the other seven stories. The building is mostly clad in green faience and includes a distinctive tiled mural facin
https://www.archiseek.com/1959-transport-house-high-street-belfast/
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1959 – Transport House, High Street, Belfast
Architect: J.J. Brennan

A modernist office building constructed for the Amalgamated Transport & General Workers Union, comprising two joined blocks, one five stories and the other seven stories. The building is mostly clad in green faience and includes a distinctive tiled mural facin
https://www.archiseek.com/1959-transport-house-high-street-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1959 #HighStreetBelfast #JJBrennan #VictoriaStreetBelfast

1959 – Transport House, High Street, Belfast
Architect: J.J. Brennan

A modernist office building constructed for the Amalgamated Transport & General Workers Union, comprising two joined blocks, one five stories and the other seven stories. The building is mostly clad in green faience and includes a distinctive tiled mural facin
https://www.archiseek.com/1959-transport-house-high-street-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1959 #HighStreetBelfast #JJBrennan #VictoriaStreetBelfast

1964 – Deramore Arms, 361 Ormeau Road, Belfast
Architect: Robert McKinstry & Associates

Wild exterior for a modern bar with upstairs lounge in Belfast - a bold relief sculpture wrapping around the corner at street
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1964 – Deramore Arms, 361 Ormeau Road, Belfast
Architect: Robert McKinstry & Associates

Wild exterior for a modern bar with upstairs lounge in Belfast - a bold relief sculpture wrapping around the corner at street
https://www.archiseek.com/1964-deramore-arms-361-ormeau-road-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #LostBuildingsOfIreland #1964 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #DesmondKinney19342014 #LostBelfast #OrmeauRoadBelfast #PatrickMcElroy19232008 #PublicHouses #RobertMcKinstryAssociates

1958 – Carolan Grammar School for Girls, Belfast
Architect: Donald Shanks, Principal Architect to Belfast Education Committee

Constructed over the period 1957-58, the school building featured stone gable walls with curtain wall glazing over the three floors. Donald Shanks later formed Shanks Leighton Kenne
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1958 – Carolan Grammar School for Girls, Belfast
Architect: Donald Shanks, Principal Architect to Belfast Education Committee

Constructed over the period 1957-58, the school building featured stone gable walls with curtain wall glazing over the three floors. Donald Shanks later formed Shanks Leighton Kenne
https://www.archiseek.com/1958-carolan-grammar-school-belfast/
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1968 – Hampton House, Royal Avenue, Belfast
Architect: Robinson & McIlwaine

Replacing two existing buildings, Hampton House is clad with white vertical tiling. The zig-zag walling at upper levels has windows in the angles.
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1968 – Hampton House, Royal Avenue, Belfast
Architect: Robinson & McIlwaine

Replacing two existing buildings, Hampton House is clad with white vertical tiling. The zig-zag walling at upper levels has windows in the angles.
https://www.archiseek.com/1968-hampton-house-royal-avenue-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1968 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #RobinsonMcIlwaine #RoyalAvenueBelfast

1887 – Crescent Church, University Rd., Belfast
Architect: John Bennie Wilson

Designed by Scottish architect John Bennie Wilson after an architectural competition to design a new church for the Linen Hall St. congregation who were relocating. Weirdly only one B
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1887 – Crescent Church, University Rd., Belfast
Architect: John Bennie Wilson

Designed by Scottish architect John Bennie Wilson after an architectural competition to design a new church for the Linen Hall St. congregation who were relocating. Weirdly only one B
https://www.archiseek.com/1887-crescent-church-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1887 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #BelfastChurches #IrishPresbyterianChurches #JohnBWilson18481923 #PresbyterianChurch #UniversityRoadBelfast

1865 – Former Methodist Church, University Rd., Belfast
Architect: William J. Barre

The former Methodist Church was built in 1865 to designs by architect W.J. Barre. An elaborate mid-Victorian design of red, yellow, and blue brick with stone trimmings – it has a prominent campanile, framing
https://www.archiseek.com/1865-former-methodist-church-university-rd-belfast/
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1865 – Former Methodist Church, University Rd., Belfast
Architect: William J. Barre

The former Methodist Church was built in 1865 to designs by architect W.J. Barre. An elaborate mid-Victorian design of red, yellow, and blue brick with stone trimmings – it has a prominent campanile, framing
https://www.archiseek.com/1865-former-methodist-church-university-rd-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1865 #churches #IrishMethodistChurches #UniversityRoadBelfast #WilliamJBarre18301867

1885 – Nos.115-125 Royal Avenue, Belfast
Continuing the style of the commercial properties along Royal Avenue – the street has a ‘look’, usually stucco finished with a variety of window shapes progressing up the façade and commonly dormers on the top floor. This arrangement allowed for office chambers and other businesses to operate from the same building. This b
https://www.archiseek.com/125-royal-avenue-belfast/
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1885 – Nos.115-125 Royal Avenue, Belfast
Continuing the style of the commercial properties along Royal Avenue – the street has a ‘look’, usually stucco finished with a variety of window shapes progressing up the façade and commonly dormers on the top floor. This arrangement allowed for office chambers and other businesses to operate from the same building. This b
https://www.archiseek.com/125-royal-avenue-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1885 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #RoyalAvenueBelfast

1937 – Stadium Cinema, Shankill Road, Belfast
Architect: Robert Sharpe Hill

The Stadium Cinema, located at the junction of Shankill Road and Tennent Street, was the largest single-level cinema in Northern Ireland, with seating for 1400 on a stadium plan that had a
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1937-stadium-cinema-shankill-road-belfast/
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1937 – Stadium Cinema, Shankill Road, Belfast
Architect: Robert Sharpe Hill

The Stadium Cinema, located at the junction of Shankill Road and Tennent Street, was the largest single-level cinema in Northern Ireland, with seating for 1400 on a stadium plan that had a
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1937-stadium-cinema-shankill-road-belfast/
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1887 – Moravian Church, University Rd., Belfast
Architect: Young & Mackenzie

Built in 1886-87, the University Road Moravian Church is one of the five Moravian Churches in Northern Ireland. Designed by Young & Mackenzie in a prominent location where the University and Lisburn Roads meet, the church has
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1887-moravian-church-university-rd-belfast/
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1887 – Moravian Church, University Rd., Belfast
Architect: Young & Mackenzie

Built in 1886-87, the University Road Moravian Church is one of the five Moravian Churches in Northern Ireland. Designed by Young & Mackenzie in a prominent location where the University and Lisburn Roads meet, the church has
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1887-moravian-church-university-rd-belfast/
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1935 – Strand Cinema, Belfast
Architect: John McBride Neill

Opened in 1935, the original seating capacity was 1170, 270 of those in the balcony. The cinema housed a café above the foyer. The interior colour scheme was carried out in monochromatic shades and the general effect was considered bright and fresh. The wal
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1935-strand-cinema-belfast/
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1935 – Strand Cinema, Belfast
Architect: John McBride Neill

Opened in 1935, the original seating capacity was 1170, 270 of those in the balcony. The cinema housed a café above the foyer. The interior colour scheme was carried out in monochromatic shades and the general effect was considered bright and fresh. The wal
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1935-strand-cinema-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1935 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #BelfastCinemas #cinemas #JohnMcBrideNeill190574