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Haywood Avenue, BELFAST, BT7 3EW

Late 19th century street of terrace houses, running from Sunnyside Street to Blackwood Street (background).

A late 19th century street, running from Sunnyside Street, across Haywood Avenue, to Blackwood Street (in the distance).

Tree-lined street of late 19th century houses running off Sunnyside Street. When built, the houses were mainly occupied by clerical (and similar) workers.

Nico’s (59) and McCulloughs (61) at the corner of Sunnyside Drive.

The inscription on the plaque and the description in the Ulster History Circle’s website http://www.ulsterhistory.co.uk/jamesyoung.htm are understatements when describing the late James Young. More than just a Belfast Stanley Baxter, his portrayals of the lady from Cheeryvelley, the trade union official, the window cleaner and “Orange Lily” caught the public’s attention. He became an institution not understood outside Northern Ireland. In the days before “coming out” became fashionable he kept his personal life a secret. He was funny but perceptive, entertaining but thought provoking when delivering a political homily. Some of his performances may be seen on Youtube. The plaque is on a house in Fernwood Street Image, off the Ormeau Road.

Advertising on the gable wall of a pizza takeaway at the Sunnyside Street end of Sunnyside Drive. I have no connection with the business.

Part of an intricate pattern of streets, between the Ormeau Road and Sunnyside Street, Fernwood Street consists of terrace houses dating from the early 20th century. It runs from Blackwood Street (behind me) to Ava Street. See also Image

Vacant premises in Sunnyside Street. The agent’s board is advertising a proposed retail and residential development. Image shows the replacement development.

Drop box in Sunnyside Street, close to the corner of Walmer Street.

Former gospel hall in Sunnyside Street. To let as a showroom. Note added 20 September 2011 - now an antique shop.