The Orangefield Road, Belfast
Introduction
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The Orangefield Road, Belfast
Image: © Albert Bridge Taken: 11 Feb 2008
The long period of post-WW1 depression finally ended in the 50’s. In Belfast it was particularly noticeable in the east as new factories opened and new houses were built on previously undeveloped land. The Orangefield Road is typical of the architecture of the area and the period. The view is from the North Road Image towards the Sandown Road. The traffic calming humps are a much later addition. Continue to Image
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Image Location
Latitude
54.591718
Longitude
-5.876358