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Ilchester Street, BELFAST, BT15 2LB

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.

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 The maker’s name.

See Image A GH Laud manhole cover at Robina Street, off the Limestone Road – very rare in NI. Image shows the maker’s name.

Part of the derelict terrace, facing the Limestone Road, hidden by overgrown vegetation.

The terrace seen from the Limestone Road with Halliday’s Road at the gable. There are new houses under construction, off Halliday’s Road, just out of picture to the left.

The gable wall, on the Halliday’s Road side. The chimney has seven pots and a bush.

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

A vacant property, at the corner of Duncairn Gardens and Halliday’s Road (left) offered for sale as a development opportunity. According to the agent’s website “Planning was previously approved for a small mixed use scheme”. This photograph appears as a matter of record only. I have no connection with any of the properties involved in the sale.

A street, running from the Limestone Road Image to Parkside Gardens (background), with its houses now blocked up pending redevelopment. The next street, inward, after Clanchattan Street Image