External footage only. In Tilehouse Street. Previously a timber framed house and later changed to incorporate a red brick exterior in the 18th century. George Chapman was a famous Elizabethan poet and friend of both Shakespeare and Bacon.
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Hitchin Priory
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Hitchin Priory was built 1317 originally as a Carmelite monastery within a large estate and the River Hiz flowing through it. In 1539 Henry VIII dissolved it and thus began a long period of dilapidation of the buildings and convent. Now a conference suite with modern facilities and again within striking natural surroundings.
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Hitchin Priory was built 1317 originally as a Carmelite monastery within a large estate and the River Hiz flowing through it. In 1539 Henry VIII dissolved it and thus began a long period of dilapidation of the buildings and convent. Now a conference suite with modern facilities and again within striking natural surroundings.
The Skynners’ Almhouses
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
External view only. A neat row of original houses on Bancroft Road and named after their founder and donor Ralph Skynner. Built in 1697 to house the poor although it’s not known whether this tradition still continues today.
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External view only. A neat row of original houses on Bancroft Road and named after their founder and donor Ralph Skynner. Built in 1697 to house the poor although it’s not known whether this tradition still continues today.
Old Railway Station
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
This used to be a stopping point for trains since 1906. Commuters would have enjoyed a scenic route along the coast between Ballykinler and Newcastle. It was closed in 1950, used as bus station and presently a shopping centre. The clock tower was recently restored to working order.
This used to be a stopping point for trains since 1906. Commuters would have enjoyed a scenic route along the coast between Ballykinler and Newcastle. It was closed in 1950, used as bus station and presently a shopping centre. The clock tower was recently restored to working order.
Widow’s Row – King Street
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
The oldest part of Newcastle is this once lonely group of houses subsequently named Widow’s Row after the area’s largest single loss of sailor’s lives in 1843. Only a few of the originally houses remain. With scenic views below there’s also an adventurous walk up the Bogie Line behind the houses.
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The oldest part of Newcastle is this once lonely group of houses subsequently named Widow’s Row after the area’s largest single loss of sailor’s lives in 1843. Only a few of the originally houses remain. With scenic views below there’s also an adventurous walk up the Bogie Line behind the houses.
Annesley Hall
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
This was built to house the Annesley Estate Office and the town’s Petty Sessions Court. Percy French who was a brother in law of Priscilla Cecilia Annesley also performed here. The drinking trough outside is dedicated to the memory of Priscilla Cecilia.
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This was built to house the Annesley Estate Office and the town’s Petty Sessions Court. Percy French who was a brother in law of Priscilla Cecilia Annesley also performed here. The drinking trough outside is dedicated to the memory of Priscilla Cecilia.
Slieve Donard Hotel
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Slieve Donard Hotel started in 1898 and officially opened in 1898 this ‘end of line’ luxury holiday destination set a precedent of luxury and grandeur. During its construction it was inspected by the Duke and Duchess of York later King George V and Queen Mary, on a rare royal visit to Newcastle. In 19997 it attained a 4 star status.
Slieve Donard Hotel started in 1898 and officially opened in 1898 this ‘end of line’ luxury holiday destination set a precedent of luxury and grandeur. During its construction it was inspected by the Duke and Duchess of York later King George V and Queen Mary, on a rare royal visit to Newcastle. In 19997 it attained a 4 star status.
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Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Belfast City Hall has just celebrated its 100th birthday. Impressive architecture, marble stair cases, beautiful stained glass windows and mahogany furnished rooms are a pleasure to see here. Its history takes it through fruitful and dark periods.
Belfast City Hall has just celebrated its 100th birthday. Impressive architecture, marble stair cases, beautiful stained glass windows and mahogany furnished rooms are a pleasure to see here. Its history takes it through fruitful and dark periods.
Clifton House
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
External footage only. Originally Belfast’s Poor House est. in 1774. Lord Donegall offered the land to the Belfast Charitable Society. Founding members included Robert and Henry Joy (Belfast Newsletter editors & brother of the rebel leader Henry Joy McCracken). Much charitable work was also done by their sister Mary Ann for women and children.
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External footage only. Originally Belfast’s Poor House est. in 1774. Lord Donegall offered the land to the Belfast Charitable Society. Founding members included Robert and Henry Joy (Belfast Newsletter editors & brother of the rebel leader Henry Joy McCracken). Much charitable work was also done by their sister Mary Ann for women and children.