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Albertbridge Road, BELFAST, BT5 4GS

Elizabeth II postbox (BT5 269D) on the Albertbridge Road, Belfast. Last seen in Image Of note is that the box is fitted with an aperture reducing plate - these were once common in Northern Ireland to prevent parcel bombs but are rare now. See https://www.flickr.com/photos/peterdenton/2246315851/ for a related image and explanation - a cast iron pillar box can be a lethal weapon. See also Image

Elizabeth II postbox (BT5 269D) on the Albertbridge Road, Belfast Image Of note is that the box is fitted with an aperture reducing plate - these were once common in Northern Ireland to prevent parcel bombs but are rare now. See https://www.flickr.com/photos/peterdenton/2246315851/ for a related image and explanation - a cast iron pillar box can be a lethal weapon.

The white car in the middle distance is emerging out of Cluan Place. Image]

EIIR pillar box on the Albertbridge Road, close to Cluan Place. The “notice” refers to a missing cat.

See Image The former Mountpottinger branch of the Ulster Bank at 148 Albertbridge Road (corner of Cluan Place – at the black car). It was built in 1908/10 to a design by Blackwood and Jury who later designed the Connswater branch. This branch closed in 1998 when amalgamated with Connswater. Before its construction the branch, managed by one MW Blackwood, had been at no 150 (part of the building on the right). Currently vacant. Continue to Image

See Image (November 2013) and Image (November 2014). Now with a “sold” patch on the “for sale” sign. The agents’ description included “This is a superb opportunity to acquire a handsome and historically significant property in a central location within walking distance of Belfast City Centre . . . . . . . In recent years the property has been sympathetically converted into modern offices on the upper floors and offer a great investment opportunity so close to the City Centre. The ground floor of the former Ulster Bank building is around 2,000 sq ft making this a sizable [sic] property suitable for a number of differing requirements. Many of the internal and external features from the bank can be found including the vault providing excellent security for files and documentation”. I have no connection with the property or sale and cannot enter into correspondence.

This prestigious landmark building is located at the junction of Albertbridge Road and Cluan Place. Image

The building on the right, a former branch of the Ulster Bank, is for let as office space. Image]

Cluan Place is set at the interface with the Short Strand Estate. High peace walls separate the two communities.