W.H. Lynn (1829-1915)

1838 – Ballydrain, Dunmurray, Co. Antrim

Architect: Edward Blore / W.H. Lynn

The original house was designed by Blore in a Tudor Revival style. In October 1836 he visited the estate “to examine the House and advise with Mr.

1853 – Herdman’s Flax Spinning Mills, Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone

Architect: W.H. Lynn

A vast and magnificent mill complex constructed by the Herdman family, who also built the model village and their home here.

1854 – Harbour Commissioners’ Office, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Architect: George Smith / W.H. Lynn

Originally the central bays were constructed as a free standing Italiante palazzo to designs by George Smith,

1855 – Former Belfast Bank, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone

Architect: W.H. Lynn

Early Ruskinian Gothic Venetian palazzo style, probably designed by W.H. Lynn. Now part of Ranfurly House,

1858 – Rossmore Castle, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

Architects: William Vitruvius Morrison / W.H. Lynn

Also known as Rossmore Park, Rossmore Castle was a 19th century castle of great size and variety.

1862 – Design for O’Connell Bridge, Dublin

Architect: Lanyon, Lynn and Lanyon

Design in architectural competition to construct a new O’Connell Bridge, replacing Gandon’s Carlisle Bridge.

1863 – Unitarian Church, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin

Architect: W.H. Lynn

The winning entry in an architectural competition, this little church uses as much of its constricted site as possible.

1865 – Clarence Place Hall, May St., Belfast

Architect: W.H. Lynn

A fine building influenced by the writings of Ruskin and the work of Deane and Woodward.

1868 – Old Library, Queen’s University Belfast

Architect: Lanyon, Lynn and Lanyon

Illustration showing the interior of the Old Library as originally designed by W.H. Lynn.

1868 – St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland, Jordanstown, Co. Antrim

Architect: W.H. Lynn

Small Church of Ireland build to accommodate 250 people. The exterior of white sandstone with red brick dressings;