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Fortfield Place, BELFAST, BT15 2GR

A vacant site, on the south western side of Duncairn Gardens, close to the original line of Upper Meadow Street.

A VR pillar box, cast by A Handyside & Co Ltd http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=24683182, near the North Queen Street end of Duncairn Gardens Image

“Still star struck after 2 years” on a gated entry leading from Hillman Court to Duncairn Gardens.

See Image A second renovated block – at the north western end of the site.

A bus stop, named “North City Business Centre” on the north eastern side of Duncairn Gardens. Served by the inward Metro 1D - Mossley West station Image to Donegall Place via the Antrim Road. The business centre was a successful attempt to regenerate an area badly affected by The Troubles.

The former Macrory Memorial Presbyterian church, in Duncairn Gardens, opposite Edlingham Street. It seems to date from 1896 when it replaced one in Gt George’s Street. Currently vacant and with a “to let” sign. My understanding is that an application for planning permission Z/2008/1584/F Construction of a 3-storey building comprising 12no. 2 bedroom apartments with access from both Duncairn Gardens & Hillman Street [amended scheme]” was not approved. Not listed and not on the “at risk” register. Note added 25 November 2011 - there is an application for planning permission, listed under the streamlined procedure, as follows: “Z/2011/1280/F Macrory Memorial Presbyterian Church Duncairn Gardens Belfast BT15 2GN Change of use from church building to 2no hot food takeaways with alterations to front elevation”.

See Image (August 2010). Upper Canning Street was the continuation of Canning Street across North Queen Street. Built after 1880 and now redeveloped with social housing. This view is from the eastern end with part of the North City Business Centre, Duncairn Gardens on the left.

The original Glenrosa Street, built before 1890, was much longer and ran from Mervue Street through to Duncairn Gardens. This is the re-built version seen from Mervue Street.

A late 19th century street, running from North Queen Street (behind me) to the Antrim Road (Duncairn Street at the time of building). This tree-lined section is just past Edlingham Street. Much of the lower end has been redeveloped for commercial use.

See Image (November 2011). A Tiger’s Bay First Flute Band mural at Hogarth Street/Mervue Street. This photograph appears as a matter of neutral record only. It should not be interpreted as making any political, sectarian or musical comment. See also Image and Image