1936 – Ritz Cinema, Fisherwick Place, Belfast, Co. Antrim
Architect: Kemp & Tasker
When constructed it was the largest cinema in Northern Ireland with over 2,200 seats,
1936 – Troxy Cinema, Shore Rd., Belfast
Architect: John McBride Neill
Like many suburban cinemas in Belfast and Dublin,
1936 – Majestic Cinema, Lisburn Rd., Belfast
Architect: John McBride Neill
Another Art Deco cinema designed by Belfast architect J.
1937 – Forum Cinema, Crumlin Rd., Belfast
Architect: John McBride Neill
The Forum Cinema opened on 20 November 1937 and closed on 28 January 1967 –
1937 – Stadium Cinema, Shankill Road, Belfast
Architect: Robert Sharpe Hill
The Stadium Cinema, located at the junction of Shankill Road and Tennent Street,
1939 – BBC Broadcasting House, Belfast
Architect: James Miller
Monolithic brick structure on a curved site with some simple brick detailing on stairwells to the rear.
1949 – Sir William Whitla Hall, University Rd., Belfast
Architect: John MacGeagh
The Whitla Hall was opened in 1949 and was named after Sir William Whitla.
1950 – Institute of Clinical Science, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
Architect: Easton & Robertson
Two brick blocks linked by a graceful overhead walkway finished with copper cladding with opaque glazing.
1953 – Bostock House, Belfast, Co. Antrim
Architect: Easton & Robertson
The London based architects Easton &
1956 – Metro Cinema, Dundonald, Belfast
Built at a cost of £50,000, it was the first post-war cinema in Belfast with a balcony.
