Gaffikin Street, Belfast
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Gaffikin Street, Belfast
Image: © Albert Bridge Taken: 26 Nov 2009
Originally Gaffikin’s Row, Gaffikin Street (off Sandy Row) was built in the mid 19th century and once had 73 houses. The name seems to come from the Gaffikin family some of whom were directors of the Ulster Spinning Co Ltd.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.589007
Longitude
-5.937766