1885 – St Louis Convent, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Large complex of building facing a small lake, started in 1859 although a convent had been in operation on this site for some years before.
Large complex of building facing a small lake, started in 1859 although a convent had been in operation on this site for some years before.
An earlier church, heavily remodelled in 1883-85 to designs by Sir Thomas Drew. His alterations included a new tower,
Thomas Thompson, a navel surgeon distinguished in the Napoleonic Wars, was appalled by the conditions in Belfast during the Great Famine.
This fine building was erected in 1885 as “Thompson House for the Incurables”, named after a local surgeon (William Thompson MD) who had tragically died three years earlier.
“This villa, which, is almost competed is erected in the best position in this fashionable avenue,
Also known as the “Coke Memorial Church” after the Methodist preacher Thomas Coke, construction started in August 1884 with the church opening in 1885.
Funded by the Marquess of Downshire. No longer in use as a school, converted into apartments.
Belfast’s General Post Office that stood on Royal Avenue, by James Owen of the Board of Public Works.
Branch redesign for the National Bank, now part of Bank of Ireland. Demolished.
Church described as being ‘in classic style’ and built on site of former church of 1848 and adjoining school building.
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