Derry-Londonderry in Derry And Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Austins Department Store
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
1. Austins Department Store Marker
Independent Department Store
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Established in 1830
by its founder
Thomas Austin
(1815-1892)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 54° 59.72′ N, 7° 19.303′ W. Marker is in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in Derry And Strabane. It is at the intersection of Shipquay Street and Ferryquay Street, on the left when traveling south on Shipquay Street. Marker and store are at the southeastern edge of The Diamond (old town square). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2-6 The Diamond, Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT48 6HR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast & Glens. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferryquay Gate (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Butcher Gate (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Ferryquay Gate (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Butcher Gate (about 120 meters away); The Walled City (about 150 meters away); Demi-culverin Cannon
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
2. Austins Department Store and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 730 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
