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"GH Laud" grating cover, Carrickfergus
A grating cover, at Prince William Way opposite the ambulance station, bearing the name “GH Laud & Son”. A visitor to the site has contacted me to say that the business was based in Bourne, Lincs http://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TF1119 and traded until the late 1980’s. Trading ceased following the death of the owner.
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 14 Oct 2011
0.09 miles
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The Buskin Burn, Carrickfergus
The Buskin Burn rises to the north of Carrickfergus, near the Liberty Road. Much of its suburban course is culverted except for this short stretch at the North Road. It flows into the old mill ponds
Image a short distance further to the east/south east.
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 14 Oct 2011
0.11 miles
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Rosebrook Grove, Carrickfergus
Part of the Sunnylands estate, facing the North Road.
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 14 Oct 2011
0.13 miles
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Carrickfergus leisure centre
The leisure centre (“Amphitheatre”), at Prince William Way, seen from across the old mill ponds
Image Hard to believe that it opened 30 years ago.
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 1 Apr 2010
0.15 miles
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The North Road cemetery, Carrickfergus (2)
In the 19th century a career at sea was common in east Antrim. This headstone marks the grave of James Wallace who died at sea in 1886.
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 3 Mar 2010
0.15 miles
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Louis Macneice plaque, Carrickfergus
The poet Louis Macneice lived in the North Road, Carrickfergus – his father was rector of St Nicholas's Church. The site is now occupied by sheltered housing. This plaque is at the entrance to the Macneice Fold. For more information see http://www.ulsterhistory.co.uk/louismcneice.htm. He was buried at Christ Church, Carrowdore
Image See also
Image (September 2013).
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 30 Jan 2007
0.15 miles
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US Rangers memorial stone, Carrickfergus
A memorial stone (erected in 1992) on the North Road, at Sunnylands Avenue, commemorating the presence of the US Rangers at Sunnylands Camp during WWII. For an explanation in
Image
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 14 Oct 2011
0.15 miles
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The North Road cemetery, Carrickfergus (3)
There are several cast-iron grave markers in the cemetery. This one (undated) marks the grave of William McAllister.
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 3 Mar 2010
0.16 miles
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Shelter, North Road cemetery, Carrickfergus
A view of the cemetery and shelter.
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 30 Jan 2007
0.16 miles
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"Goodridge" manhole cover, Carrickfergus
A 28” “Goodridge” http://www.bpindex.co.uk/supplier/2464/ manhole cover at the North Road end of Bridewell Drive.
Image: © Albert Bridge
Taken: 14 Oct 2011
0.16 miles