1906 – Methodist Church and Schools, Lisburn Rd., Belfast

Architect: James St John Phillips

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Only the school wing was constructed. Demolished in 2011 and replaced with a modern church and community centre.

“Our illustration this week is of the New Methodist Church and Schools situated on the Lisburn Road, Belfast. The School buildings have just been completed, and are to be opened on the 10th of June. The walling is of uncoursed squarred rubble stone from Ballycullen Quarrv, with white Scotch stone for quoins. The tracery of large window in gable, the dressings of other windows, and the entrance door are of red stone. The internal dimensions of the hall are 52 ft. by 34 ft wide. In addition, a classroom and vestry are conveniently placed at the rere with sanitary accommodation. The internal joinery and the seating of hall is of selected pitch pine. Ample ventilation is provided, and is under control. The heating contract has been carried out by Messrs. Musgrave and Co. The leaded lights are executed by Campbell Bros., and gasfitting by Paul Ross and Co., of Belfa t. The general contractor for the work was Mr. Thomas M’Millan, Belfast. The building now completed cost £1,370, inclusive of heating, lighting, drainage, fencing, June 2 1906.and wrought iron gate. The architect is Mr. St. John Phillips, A R.I.B.A., Royal Avenue, Belfast.” The Irish Builder,

Published July 17, 2024 | Last Updated September 3, 2024