School clock tower, Lurgan
Introduction
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School clock tower, Lurgan
Image: © Albert Bridge Taken: 23 Jun 2014
Lurgan Model (primary) School Image, Brownlow Terrace, opened in 1863 “NATIONAL EDUCATION IRELAND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE LURGAN MODEL NATIONAL SCHOOL Will be opened for the reception of Pupils ON MONDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 1863. THIS INSTITUTION WILL EMBRACE Departments for Boys, Girls, and Infants, each of which will be under the superintendence of a competent Teacher, aided by efficient Assistants” – see this link http://www.lurganancestry.com/modelschool.htm. The clock tower is just part of the school’s elaborate architectural decoration.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.467458
Longitude
-6.335063