Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Shaftesbury Square
Queen's Quarter
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2019
1. Shaftesbury Square Marker
Follow Bradbury Place and University Road, past Lower Crescent (1852) and the grand Neo-Classical, concave Upper Crescent (1846), into the heart of Queen's Quarter. The Lanyon Building (1849), named after its architect Charles Lanyon, is the centrepiece and symbol of Queen's University and remains one of the principal ornaments of Belfast.
The Union Theological College (1853) is behind the Lanyon Building. Also designed by Charles Lanyon, it is a powerful example of Renaissance Revival. Continue along College Park into Botanic Gardens (1828) and explore the Palm House (1839) and the Tropical Ravine (1889) before venturing into the world-renowned Ulster Museum (1929).
Friar's Bush Graveyard on Stranmills Road is Belfast's most ancient burial ground. It was used as a place of worship by the Catholic population of Belfast from the late 1600s until 1784, when St. Mary's Chapel, Belfast's first Catholic Church, opened in Crooked Lane (now Chapel Lane).
As an alternative, follow Great Victoria Street in towards the city centre and discover the City Hall and Grounds (1906), the Grand Opera House (1895), the Crown Bar (1885), St. Peter's Cathedral (1866), and many other sites of architectural and cultural interest.
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Erected by the City of Belfast.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 54° 35.387′ N, 5° 56.059′ W. Marker is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Marker is on Shaftesbury Square (Northern Ireland Route A1) just north of Donegall Pass, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16-19 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT2 7DB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert Dougan (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); War Memorial (about 210 meters away); South Belfast Brigade Memorial (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Leading Seaman James Magennis, VC (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); South Belfast Battalion, Ulster Volunteer Force (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Great Victoria Street (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); King William III - "King Billy's on the Wall" (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sandy Row (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belfast.
Also see . . .
1. Visit Belfast. (Submitted on June 22, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2019
2. Shaftesbury Square Marker
2. Queen's University, Belfast. (Submitted on June 22, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
3. Belfast City Hall
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
4. Grand Opera House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
5. The Crown Bar
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on May 23, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4, 5. submitted on May 13, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
