Shankill Road Belfast

The Shankill Road is one of the main roads leading through West Belfast. It runs through the working-class, predominantly loyalist, area known as the Shankill. The name derives from Irish Seanchill, meaning ‘old church’.

1886 – Methodist Church & School, Agnes St., Belfast

Architect: J.J. Phillips

Church described as being ‘in classic style’

1891 – Design for Orange Hall, Shankill Rd., Belfast

Architect: William Batt

An unbuilt design for an Orange Lodge in West Belfast.

1898 – Shankill Road Mission, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Architect: William Roome

Large amphitheatre to seat about 2,000,

1900 – Former Belfast Bank, Shankill Rd, Belfast

Architect: Vincent Craig

Built on the corner of Hudson Street and 15-19 Shankill Road.

1937 – Stadium Cinema, Shankill Road, Belfast

Architect: Robert Sharpe Hill

The Stadium Cinema, located at the junction of Shankill Road and Tennent Street,