Ballymena

1866 – Braidwater Spinning Mill, Ballymena, Co. Antrim

Architect: Thomas Jackson

Now demolished, the Braidwater Mill was established in 1865 and employed generations from the town and surrounding areas.

1887 – Ballymena Castle, Co. Antrim

Architect: W.H. Lynn

The original castle of Ballymena was built in the early 17th century, but was burned out in 1720.

1904 – Railway Station, Ballymena, Co. Antrim

Architect: Berkeley Deane Wise

Unusual station layout with main building lower than the line and platforms. The last major work of Berkeley Deane Wise who retired in 1906 due to ill-health.

1904 – Signal Cabin, Ballymena, Co. Antrim

Architect: Berkeley Deane Wise

A fine example of Wise’s work for the Belfast and Northern Counties Railway is this signal cabin on the island platform at Ballymena railway station.

1923 – Northern Bank, Ballymena, Co. Antrim

Architect: Henry Hobart

Rebuilt between 1921-23. Counters an awkward site with two chamfered corner entrances. Now a branch of Dansk Bank.

1928 – Town Hall, Ballymena, Co. Antrim

Architect: Jones & Kelly

Jones & Kelly were chosen as a result of an architectural competition held in 1920.