Ormeau Road takes its name from Ormeau House which was built for the second Marquis of Donegall, George Augustus Chichester. Ormeau is a French word, a derivative of orme, elm, meaning young elm.
The first notice of the name occurs on Williamsons Map of Belfast, 1791, whereon is marked Ormeau, Mr. Kingsmill. This Mr. Kingsmill in addition to being a storekeeper and surveyor of the Fort, was also agent to the Marquis of Donegall for his Irish estates. The Kingsmill family retained Ormeau Cottage, for such the residence was named, till the end of 1803, when it came into the hands of the Marquis of Donegall, who, after making alterations and extensions to accommodate his extensive menage, removed there about 1807. In the eighteenth century, before the present road was made, it was known as the Long Pass, to distinguish, it from the other passes. It stopped short somewhere near Essex Street. (John J. Marshall, Origin of Some of Belfasts Street-Names).
Henderson’s New Belfast Directory And Northern Repository for 1843-1844 contains several references to people living on the Ormeau Road. This may be the earliest occurrence of the road-name.
Part of the Ormeau Road was previously called New Ballynafoy Road.
On the application of the owners of property it was resolved that the following names for new streets be approved of:...That Mr. David Coates be informed that the Committee cannot see their way to approve of the name ‘Eyre Street’ for a new street on his property at Ormeau Road and request him to submit another name therefor. (11th April 1894).
Resolved — That Mr. James M‘Burney, of 133 Royal Avenue, be requested, on behalf of the owners of property, to submit another name instead of Mountview Gardens for the new street off Ormeau Road, as there is a Mountview Street in another part of the City. (25th May 1898).
https://www.belfastentries.com/places/ormeau-park/
http://hearthni.org.uk/projects/ormeau-park-house/
" } , { "id": 1, "pageID": "56823", "title": "Braniel Way", "url" : "braniel-way", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Braniel Way - - - - BT5 - - - -Braniel is a townland South East of Belfast city centre.
The meaning of the name of this townland is uncertain. It may be a development from an earlier form such as Broinngheal ‘bright fronted (place)’. There is a conspicuous hill named Braniel Hill (178m) in the middle of the townland. (Placenamesni.org: accessed: 2 November 2024)
" } , { "id": 2, "pageID": "58417", "title": "Kensington Avenue", "url" : "kensington-avenue", "intro" : "BT5; first appears: 1899 BPUD", "content" : " - Kensington Avenue - - - - BT5 - - - -Councillor Dr. King Kerr attended, and presented a memorial of property owners in Knock district, praying to have the streets known as Knock Avenue Road, Upper Newtownards Road (from Earlswood Road to the city boundary), and the street from Sandown Road to Fountainville, named Kensington Avenue or Road, Stormount Road, and King’s Road respectively, and it was. Resolved — That the memorial be referred to the Surveyor for report. (25th June 1901).
At easy distances from the Northern, Eastern, and especially the Western suburbs of the town, during the last few years, groups of contiguous, semi-detached, or single villas, in highly-tasteful styles of architecture, have sprung-up, and been designated by the fashionable names of Windsor, Balmoral, Kensington, Sydenham, Brandon Towers, Richmond, Wellington Park, Cliftonville, &c . (McComb, Guide to Belfast)
" } , { "id": 3, "pageID": "56821", "title": "Braniel Crescent", "url" : "braniel-crescent", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Braniel Crescent - - - - BT5 - - - -
Braniel is a townland South East of Belfast city centre.
The meaning of the name of this townland is uncertain. It may be a development from an earlier form such as Broinngheal ‘bright fronted (place)’. There is a conspicuous hill named Braniel Hill (178m) in the middle of the townland. (Placenamesni.org: accessed: 2 November 2024)
" } , { "id": 4, "pageID": "58418", "title": "Kensington Court", "url" : "kensington-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists Kensington House as part of a wider entry: James P. Corry & Co., timber merchants and shipowners; residences, James P. Corry, 1, Upper Crescent; John Corry, jun., 2, Lower Crescent ; John Corry, sen., 138, York Street; Robert W. Corry, Kensington House, Knock. It is likely this street name can be traced back to the name Kensington House." } , { "id": 5, "pageID": "56822", "title": "Braniel Park", "url" : "braniel-park", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Braniel Park - - - - BT5 - - Braniel Park - -Braniel is a townland South East of Belfast city centre.
The meaning of the name of this townland is uncertain. It may be a development from an earlier form such as Broinngheal ‘bright fronted (place)’. There is a conspicuous hill named Braniel Hill (178m) in the middle of the townland. (Placenamesni.org: accessed: 2 November 2024)
" } , { "id": 6, "pageID": "58419", "title": "Kensington Crescent", "url" : "kensington-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists Kensington House as part of a wider entry: James P. Corry & Co., timber merchants and shipowners; residences, James P. Corry, 1, Upper Crescent; John Corry, jun., 2, Lower Crescent ; John Corry, sen., 138, York Street; Robert W. Corry, Kensington House, Knock. It is likely this street name can be traced back to the name Kensington House." } , { "id": 7, "pageID": "58420", "title": "Kensington Drive", "url" : "kensington-drive", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Kensington Drive - - - - BT5 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists Kensington House as part of a wider entry: James P. Corry & Co., timber merchants and shipowners; residences, James P. Corry, 1, Upper Crescent; John Corry, jun., 2, Lower Crescent ; John Corry, sen., 138, York Street; Robert W. Corry, Kensington House, Knock. It is likely this street name can be traced back to the name Kensington House.
Resolved - That the name Kensington Drive be approved for a new street on the property of Mr. John Kyle, situated off Kensington Road. (10th June 1930)
" } , { "id": 8, "pageID": "58793", "title": "Lower Braniel Road", "url" : "lower-braniel-road", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Lower Braniel Road - - - - BT5 - - - -Braniel is a townland South East of Belfast city centre.
The meaning of the name of this townland is uncertain. It may be a development from an earlier form such as Broinngheal ‘bright fronted (place)’. There is a conspicuous hill named Braniel Hill (178m) in the middle of the townland. (Placenamesni.org: accessed: 2 November 2024)
" } , { "id": 9, "pageID": "58421", "title": "Kensington Gardens", "url" : "kensington-gardens", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1912", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1912 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists Kensington House as part of a wider entry: James P. Corry & Co., timber merchants and shipowners; residences, James P. Corry, 1, Upper Crescent; John Corry, jun., 2, Lower Crescent ; John Corry, sen., 138, York Street; Robert W. Corry, Kensington House, Knock. It is likely Kensington Gardens takes its name from Kensington House.
Resolved – That on the application of the owner, Mr. James Brown, 39 Donegall Street, a new street on his property, situate off Kensington Road, be named Kensington Gardens. (23rd April 1912).
Resolved – That the name Kensington Parade be approved for new street on the property of Mr. James Brown, situated off Kensington Gardens. (27th May 1930).
" } , { "id": 10, "pageID": "58999", "title": "Middle Braniel Road", "url" : "middle-braniel-road", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Middle Braniel Road - - - - BT5 - - - -Braniel is a townland South East of Belfast city centre.
The meaning of the name of this townland is uncertain. It may be a development from an earlier form such as Broinngheal ‘bright fronted (place)’. There is a conspicuous hill named Braniel Hill (178m) in the middle of the townland. (Placenamesni.org: accessed: 2 November 2024)
" } , { "id": 11, "pageID": "58422", "title": "Kensington Gardens South", "url" : "kensington-gardens-south", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Kensington Gardens South - - - - BT5 - - - -Submitted letter, dated 8th inst., signed by four residents in Kensington Parade, requesting that this street be known by the name which they desired to call it originally, viz., Kensington Gardens South, such name having been disapproved by this Committee. Resolved – That Mr. D. M. Walsh, on behalf of the signatories to the letter, be requested to submit alternative names for the Committee’s consideration. (19th August 1930).
It was reported that the Council at its meeting on 1st inst. had referred back to this Committee for reconsideration the minute of 19th ult. relative to the name Kensington Gardens South, such name having been disapproved by this Committee, the street being named Kensington Parade. Councillor Bourke and the Rev. Mr. Corrigan, representing owners and occupiers of property in this street, attended and requested that the street be known by the name which they desired to call it originally, namely, Kensington Gardens South, in lieu of Kensington Parade. Resolved – That the request be acceded to. (2nd September 1930).
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the name Kensington Gardens South for a thoroughfare In continuation of Kensington Gardens South, situated off Kensington Gardens for Mr Gilbert E. Logan. (6th February 1951).
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists Kensington House as part of a wider entry: James P. Corry & Co., timber merchants and shipowners; residences, James P. Corry, 1, Upper Crescent; John Corry, jun., 2, Lower Crescent ; John Corry, sen., 138, York Street; Robert W. Corry, Kensington House, Knock. It is likely this street name can be traced back to the name Kensington House. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of Mr Joseph Kerr to name two new streets on his property adjoining Kensington Gardens, Kensington Gardens South and Kensington Gardens West. (19th May 1959).
" } , { "id": 12, "pageID": "60204", "title": "Upper Braniel Road", "url" : "upper-braniel-road", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Upper Braniel Road - - - - BT5 - - - -Braniel is a townland South East of Belfast city centre.
The meaning of the name of this townland is uncertain. It may be a development from an earlier form such as Broinngheal ‘bright fronted (place)’. There is a conspicuous hill named Braniel Hill (178m) in the middle of the townland. (Placenamesni.org: accessed: 2 November 2024)
" } , { "id": 13, "pageID": "58423", "title": "Kensington Gardens West", "url" : "kensington-gardens-west", "intro" : "Year approved: 1959", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1959 - - - - The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists Kensington House as part of a wider entry: James P. Corry & Co., timber merchants and shipowners; residences, James P. Corry, 1, Upper Crescent; John Corry, jun., 2, Lower Crescent ; John Corry, sen., 138, York Street; Robert W. Corry, Kensington House, Knock. It is likely this street name can be traced back to the name Kensington House. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of Mr Joseph Kerr to name two new streets on his property adjoining Kensington Gardens, Kensington Gardens South and Kensington Gardens West. (19th May 1959)." } , { "id": 14, "pageID": "58424", "title": "Kensington Park", "url" : "kensington-park", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1909", "content" : " - Kensington Park - - - - BT5 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists Kensington House as part of a wider entry: James P. Corry & Co., timber merchants and shipowners; residences, James P. Corry, 1, Upper Crescent; John Corry, jun., 2, Lower Crescent ; John Corry, sen., 138, York Street; Robert W. Corry, Kensington House, Knock. It is likely this street name can be traced back to the name Kensington House.
Kensington Road, Kensington Gardens, and Kensington Park (Knock, East Belfast)
These adjoining streets take their names from Kensington House, a mid-19th century villa built near Knock railway station and first advertised in 1862. The house, occupied by Robert W. Corry of the shipping family James P. Corry & Co., was one of the earliest residences in the area to carry the prestigious Kensington name, borrowed from the fashionable London district.
Originally known as Knock Avenue Road, the main road was officially renamed Kensington Road in 1901 at the request of the owners of Kensington House and Kensington Villa.As the estate lands were subdivided, new streets adopted the theme: Kensington Gardens and Kensington Park appear in the 1918 Belfast Street Directory, laid out on what had been the gardens and grounds of Kensington House. During the 1920s, houses and even a plant nursery were established on Kensington Gardens, while villas were developed on Kensington Park. In 1930, Belfast Corporation approved the name Kensington Parade for a short street off Kensington Gardens, further cementing the theme. By the early 20th century, Kensington had become a well-established local identity in Knock, with the streets preserving the legacy of the original Kensington House.
Sources: Belfast directories (1863–1918), Northern Whig (1862), Belfast City Council minutes (1930).
Resolved — That on the application of the owner, Mrs. S. A. Robinson, Donard, Antrim Road, a new street on her property at Knock be named Kensington Park. (23rd February 1909).
" } , { "id": 15, "pageID": "58425", "title": "Kensington Road", "url" : "kensington-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists Kensington House as part of a wider entry: James P. Corry & Co., timber merchants and shipowners; residences, James P. Corry, 1, Upper Crescent; John Corry, jun., 2, Lower Crescent ; John Corry, sen., 138, York Street; Robert W. Corry, Kensington House, Knock.
It is likely this street name can be traced back to the name Kensington House. It had been previously called Knock Avenue Road.
At easy distances from the Northern, Eastern, and especially the Western suburbs of the town, during the last few years, groups of contiguous, semi-detached, or single villas, in highly-tasteful styles of architecture, have sprung-up, and been designated by the fashionable names of Windsor, Balmoral, Kensington, Sydenham, Brandon Towers, Richmond, Wellington Park, Cliftonville, &c . (McComb, Guide to Belfast)
Councillor Dr. King Kerr attended, and presented a memorial of property owners in Knock district, praying to have the streets known as Knock Avenue Road, Upper Newtownards Road (from Earlswood Road to the city boundary), and the street from Sandown Road to Fountainville, named Kensington Avenue or Road, Stormount Road, and King’s Road respectively, and it was. Resolved — That the memorial be referred to the Surveyor for report. (25th June 1901).
That the Council be recommended to name two streets in the added area hitherto known as Knock Avenue Road and the street from Sandown Road to Fountainville, Kensington Road and Kings Road respectively. (2nd July 1901).
" } , { "id": 16, "pageID": "1669", "title": "Crimea Street", "url" : "crimea-street", "intro" : "Crimea Street takes its name from the Crimean War between Britain and Russia (1854-1856).", "content" : " - Crimea Street - -Crimea Street takes its name from the Crimean War between Britain and Russia (1854-1856). It features in the 1858-1859 BSD (Henderson) with two addresses listed.
- - - " } , { "id": 17, "pageID": "1671", "title": "Twaddell Avenue", "url" : "twaddell-avenue", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1923", "content" : " - Twaddell Avenue - - - - BT13 - - Twaddell Avenue - -This avenue was named after William J. Twaddell, who was a draper, in North Street in Belfast. He was also a member of the first Northern Parliament. He was assassinated on Monday May 22, 1922 in Lower Garfield Street. Whilst no one has ever been charged with his murder, there are various suggestions who may have been responsible for his killing. In his book, John J. Marshall states he was killed by three young men who hid in a cul-de-sac at the rear of Mayrs (now Sinclairs premises) and shot him as he was passing to Royal Avenue from his place of business.
Naming Scheme – Street Names
Read the following resolution passed by the Housing Committee at their meeting on the 14th inst.:
(Copy)
Street Names, Woodvale Site.
Submitted and read minute of the Improvement Committee of 11th inst., approving of the names suggested by this Committee for the new streets on the Woodvale site except Crumlin Avenue for which that Committee propose the substitution of the name Twaddell Avenue.
The City Surveyor having reported on the matter, it was resolved that the Improvement Committee be informed that this Committee are of the opinion that the name Crumlin Avenue should remain, and suggest that Twaddell Parade be substituted for Woodvale Parade.
Moved by Councillor Henderson
Seconded by Councillor S. Gray, and Resolved that this Committee reaffirm their previous recommendation suggesting that the name Twaddell Avenue be substituted for that of Crumlin Avenue, and that the above-mentioned resolution be referred back to the Housing Committee for reconsideration. (25th September 1923).
Historian Jason Burke in his popular podcast Historical Belfast devotes an episode to North Street and includes details of the assassination of William Twaddell in 1922. Twaddell had been elected the previous year as the Member for West Belfast of the Northern Ireland Parliament.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1047775/episodes/15418539-exploring-north-street
" } , { "id": 18, "pageID": "1702", "title": "St Lukes Walk", "url" : "st-lukes-walk", "intro" : "St Luke's Walk takes its name from St. Luke’s Church (1863-2006) on Northumberland Street. ", "content" : " - - - St Luke's Walk takes its name from St. Luke’s Church (1863-2006) on Northumberland Street. - - - " } , { "id": 19, "pageID": "1703", "title": "Dee Street", "url" : "dee-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - " } , { "id": 20, "pageID": "1705", "title": "Greggs Quay", "url" : "greggs-quay", "intro" : "Greggs Quay off Laganview Street was put forward by Savage Brothers Contractors Limited ", "content" : " - Greggs Quay - - Greggs Quay off Laganview Street was put forward by Savage Brothers Contractors Limited and accepted as a street name at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 14th December, 1998." } , { "id": 21, "pageID": "1706", "title": "Somerton Mews", "url" : "somerton-mews", "intro" : "BT15: ", "content" : " - Somerton Mews - - The name of this street “Somerton Mews off Somerton Road” was put forward by Myles Danker (Chartered Surveyors, Property Consultants and Estate Agents) and agreed by the Health and Environmental Services Committee, on Monday, 14th December, 1998. - - BT15 - - Somerton Mews - - " } , { "id": 22, "pageID": "1769", "title": "Heath Lodge Drive", "url" : "heath-lodge-drive", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 2003", "content" : " - - -The name of Heath Lodge was put forward by Richard Acheson from the Carville Group for this development of houses and streets.
Heath Lodge Mews, Heath Lodge Square, Heath Lodge Avenue, Heath Lodge Close, Heath Lodge Drive, Off Ballymagarry Lane were all put forward by the Carville Group Limited and accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 11th August, 2003.
- - BT13 - " } , { "id": 23, "pageID": "1810", "title": "Locan Street / Sráid Locan", "url" : "locan-street-1", "intro" : "BT12; year first recorded: 1900", "content" : " - Locan Street / Sráid Locan - - - - BT12 - - - -Area: BT12
First recorded: 1900
The Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory (1900) lists a small number of addresses on Locan Street. The street is shown on early twentieth-century Ordnance Survey maps as a short terrace running off Beechmount Avenue, laid out on previously undeveloped ground.
Linguistic origin:
The name Locan may be derived from the Irish locán, a diminutive of loc, a word used for a hollow, pit, pool, or enclosed place.
Named after Herat, the third-largest city of Afghanistan, situated in the western part of the country.
Our adventures in Afghanistan, on Indias northern frontier, gave us Cabul Street [now Manor Street]. Candahar Street preserves the memory of General Robertss famous march from Cabul to Kandahar in 1880. Herat Street is also drawn from the Afghan wars. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941.
Herat Street is part of a group of streets off Ormeau Road with names related to the Indian sub-continent, popularly known as the Punjab. See also Agra Street, Baroda Drive / Parade / Street, Burmah Street, Candahar Street, Delhi Street / Parade and Ava Street (UPNS street names project; Tempan 2024, p. 123).
On the application of the owners of property it was resolved that the following names for new streets be approved of: ...‘Delhi Street’, ‘Candahar Street’, ‘Golconda Street’, and ‘Herat Street’ for four streets on Mr. David Coates’s property at Ormeau Road. (11th April 1894).
That on the application of the owners per Mr. W. F. Coates a new street situated off Ormeau Road be named Herat Street. ( 2nd June 1908).
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/place/Herat-Afghanistan
" } , { "id": 25, "pageID": "56339", "title": "Abbey Court", "url" : "abbey-court", "intro" : "BT5: first appears: 1992 BSD", "content" : " - Abbey Court - - - - First appears: 1992 BSD - - - - Abbey Court Retirement housing consisting of 30 flats, the complex was built in 1990 just off Abbey Gardens." } , { "id": 26, "pageID": "56340", "title": "Abbey Gardens", "url" : "abbey-gardens", "intro" : "BT5: first appears: 1953 BSD", "content" : " - Abbey Gardens - - - - First appears: 1953 BSD - - - - Takes its name from the nearby Abbey Road. ABBEY GARDENS (off Summerhill Avenue) Brick built Subsidy Houses being built by Mr. Samuel McMillan now nearing completion. These houses which are convenient to Stormont are being constructed of best material and in good workmanlike manner and intending purchasers should arrange for immediate inspection as only a few are remaining. Northern Whig - Friday 05 October 1951" } , { "id": 27, "pageID": "56341", "title": "Abbey Park", "url" : "abbey-park", "intro" : "BT5; first appears: 1953 BSD", "content" : " - Abbey Park - - - - First appears: 1953 BSD - - - - Abbey Park takes its name from the nearby Abbey Road. By the time of printing the 1953 BSD the street numbers go from 1-47 and 2 to 80 with some references to vacant ground. " } , { "id": 28, "pageID": "56342", "title": "Abbey Road", "url" : "abbey-road", "intro" : "BT5; first appears: 1942 BSD", "content" : " - Abbey Road - - - - First appears: 1942 BSD - - - - Abbey Road is described in this way: “from King’s Road to Summerhill Avenue Outside Municipal Boundary” (Belfast Street Directory, 1942). There are two addresses listed. This is the first of the Abbey streets. The origin of the name is unclear though the word Abbey suggests an old monastic connection. The editors would welcome any information which readers may have on this. " } , { "id": 29, "pageID": "56343", "title": "Abbeydale Court", "url" : "abbeydale-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - It was developed some time after 1996 as it is not listed in the 1996 BSD." } , { "id": 30, "pageID": "56344", "title": "Abbeydale Crescent", "url" : "abbeydale-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1955", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1955 - - - - Submitted application from Mr. John Mackey to name streets as under on his property at Crumlin Road, and on the recommendation of the city surveyor, the names were approved: Abbeydale Gardens (Continuation Of Abbeydale Gardens) Abbeydale Crescent, Abbeydale Drive, Abbeydale Parade. (27th September 1955)." } , { "id": 31, "pageID": "56345", "title": "Abbeydale Drive", "url" : "abbeydale-drive", "intro" : "First appears: 1957 BSD", "content" : " - - First appears: 1957 BSD - - - - Submitted application from Mr. John Mackey to name streets as under on his property at Crumlin Road, and on the recommendation of the city surveyor, the names were approved: Abbeydale Gardens (Continuation Of Abbeydale Gardens) Abbeydale Crescent, Abbeydale Drive, Abbeydale Parade. (27th September 1955)." } , { "id": 32, "pageID": "56346", "title": "Abbeydale Gardens", "url" : "abbeydale-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1934", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1934 - - - - “Resolved that the following names for new streets be approved: …Abbeydale Park and Abbeydale Gardens for new streets on the property of Mr J. Mackey off Crumlin Road. (22nd May 1934). The entry in the 1935 lists: Abbey Dale Gardens and Abbey Dale Park. Submitted application from Mr. John Mackey to name streets as under on his property at Crumlin Road, and on the recommendation of the city surveyor, the names were approved: Abbeydale Gardens (Continuation Of Abbeydale Gardens) Abbeydale Crescent, Abbeydale Drive, Abbeydale Parade. (27th September 1955)." } , { "id": 33, "pageID": "56347", "title": "Abbeydale Parade", "url" : "abbeydale-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1955", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1955 - - - - Submitted application from Mr. John Mackey to name streets as under on his property at Crumlin Road, and on the recommendation of the city surveyor, the names were approved: Abbeydale Gardens (Continuation Of Abbeydale Gardens) Abbeydale Crescent, Abbeydale Drive, Abbeydale Parade. (27th September 1955)." } , { "id": 34, "pageID": "56348", "title": "Abbeydale Park", "url" : "abbeydale-park", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Abbeydale Park - - - - BT14 - - - - “Resolved that the following names for new streets be approved: …Abbeydale Park and Abbeydale Gardens for new streets on the property of Mr J. Mackey off Crumlin Road. (22nd May 1934). The entry in the 1935 lists: Abbey Dale Gardens and Abbey Dale Park. " } , { "id": 35, "pageID": "56349", "title": "Abercorn Street", "url" : "abercorn-street", "intro" : "BT9: first appears: BPUD 1865", "content" : " - Abercorn Street - - - - BT9 - - - -According to IHTA, Abercorn Street was named in 1866. (Minutes, 30th June 1866), the street appears in the 1865 BPUD.
It is likely this street takes its name from James Hamilton, Duke of Abercorn who was Lord Lieutenant in Ireland in 1866-1868 and again from 1874-1876.
" } , { "id": 36, "pageID": "56350", "title": "Abercorn Street North / Sráid Obar Chúirnidh Thuaidh", "url" : "abercorn-street-north", "intro" : "BT12; First appears: BSD 1887", "content" : " - Abercorn Street North / Sráid Obar Chúirnidh Thuaidh - - - - BT12 - - - -It is likely this street takes its name from James Hamilton, Duke of Abercorn who was Lord Lieutenant in Ireland in 1866-1868 and again from 1874-1876. Abercorn Street North features in the Belfast Directory 1887.
According to IHTA, Abercorn Street North was laid out in 1868. Abercorn Street North features in the 1887 BSD.
" } , { "id": 37, "pageID": "56351", "title": "Abercorn Walk / Siúlán Obar Chúirnidh", "url" : "abercorn-walk", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Abercorn Walk / Siúlán Obar Chúirnidh - - - - BT12 - - - - Abercorn Walk - Belfast and Northern Ireland Directory 1984 (1982, 1983 not checked) “Off Abyssinia Street Houses being built”. It is likely this street takes its name from James Hamilton, Duke of Abercorn who was Lord Lieutenant in Ireland in 1866-1868 and again from 1874-1876. - Further Information - - Abercorn Walk - Belfast and Northern Ireland Directory 1984 (1982, 1983 not checked) “Off Abyssinia Street Houses being built”." } , { "id": 38, "pageID": "56352", "title": "Aberfoyle Gardens", "url" : "aberfoyle-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Appears in BNID 1979 (1978 not checked) “Houses being built”. " } , { "id": 39, "pageID": "56353", "title": "Aberfoyle Park", "url" : "aberfoyle-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Appears in BNID 1979 (1978 not checked) “Houses being built”. " } , { "id": 40, "pageID": "56354", "title": "Abetta Parade", "url" : "abetta-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - -Resolved - that the name ‘Abetta Parade’ be approved for a new street situated off Beersbridge Road on the property of Mr Alexander Black. (IC, 11th August 1936).
Location: East Belfast, off Beersbridge Road
Date of Naming: Approved 11 August 1936
Abetta Parade was named in 1936 following approval by Belfast City Council’s Improvements Committee. The name was proposed by Alexander Black the landowner and likely developer. Council minutes record: Resolved – that the name ‘Abetta Parade’ be approved for a new street situated off Beersbridge Road on the property of Mr Alexander Black. The origin of the name Abetta is unclear; it does not appear in earlier records and may have been an invented name—possibly incorporating Black’s initials (A.B.) with a stylised suffix.
Little is recorded about Black himself in Belfast’s civic or business histories, suggesting he was a private developer or investor rather than a public figure. Street directories of the period list multiple individuals named Alexander Black, making it difficult to trace his biography with certainty. However, later recollections suggest that the land used for Abetta Parade may have included No. 313 Beersbridge Road, formerly the manager’s residence for the nearby Owen O’Cork Mill. If so, Black may have acquired this property for redevelopment and laid out the street on part of its grounds.
The location was at the eastern fringe of the city in the 1930s, bordered by the Connswater River, Orangefield estate, and remnants of industrial infrastructure. Though modest, the street was later referenced by Van Morrison in recollections of his East Belfast childhood.
Sources:
– Belfast City Council minutes, Improvements Committee, 11 August 1936
– Lord Belmont in Northern Ireland, Beersbridge Road and Beer’s Bridge (blog)
– Stuart Bailie, Cyprus Avenue, Van Morrison and a Meaning of Trees, Dig With It (2015)
– East Belfast street directories and oral histories
That on the application of the owners, Messrs H.J. Scott and Co. four new streets off Blackstaff Road [name later changed to Donegall Road] Abingdon Street, Barrington Street, Colchester Street and Dorchester Street. (8th November 1893).
All four streets can be found in the list of street names on the website for Leicester City Council.
- Further Information - -https://www.leicester.gov.uk/media/184421/list-of-streets.pdf
" } , { "id": 42, "pageID": "56356", "title": "Aboo Court", "url" : "aboo-court", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Aboo Court - - - - BT10 - - - -Named after Mount Aboo Farm, named in turn after Mount Abu (or Aboo), a hill station in Rajasthan, dotted with numerous Jain and Hindu temples. As well as Aboo Court and Mount Aboo Park, the name was also used in Aboo Street, off Springfield Road (later renamed Kane Street, and then cleared).
It is likely that the name of this street can be traced back to the Dr Spence who served in the Indian Army and would have been aware of the mutiny at Mount Aboo and the defence of it by the 83rd Regiment of the Royal Irish. A report in the Newsletter in 1885 would seem to substantiate this: DUNMURRY PRESBYTERIAN SABBATH SOHOOL. On Wednesday evening, 29th ult., the teachers and scholars of Dunmurry Presbyterian Sabbath school, in connection with the General Assembly, together with the Rev. R. J. Arnold, M.A., and family and some other friends (between two and three hundred in all). were most hospitably entertained by Robert Spence, Esq., M.D., Surgeon-Major (retired) Indian Army, and his wife. Aboo House, Finaghy. Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 01 August 1885. The 1887 BSD mentions Aboo and lists Spence, Dr. R. Surg. Major. There was an advertisement for the sale of Mount Aboo Farm in the Belfast News-Letter - Thursday 20 July 1905.
- Further Information - -https://www.royal-irish.com/events/83rd-regiment-defend-mount-abu-the-indian-mutiny
" } , { "id": 43, "pageID": "56358", "title": "Abyssinia Walk / Siúlán na hAibisíne", "url" : "abyssinia-walk", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Abyssinia Walk / Siúlán na hAibisíne - - - - BT12 - - - -An application of Mr William English, of 4, Donegall Square West, to be allowed to name the new street off Grosvernor Street, next to and East of Lincoln Street, ‘Abyssinia Street’ was approved. (15th July 1868). A new street off Grosvenor Street, Belfast, has been named Abyssinia Street. Mr. English is the landlord. We may expect to see streets named Napier, Magdala, and Theodorus after a little. Belfast Morning News - Monday 03 August 1868. Abyssinia Street, Magdala Street, Napier Street and Theodore Street derive their names from the Abyssinian Expedition of 1868. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941.
" } , { "id": 44, "pageID": "56359", "title": "Academy Street", "url" : "academy-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1815", "content" : " - Academy Street - - - - BT1 - - - -Academy Street was so called after the Academy was opened. Its former name was Linen Hall Lane, from the Linen Hall which stood there. The church ranged at one side of it.... (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. i, 1877, p. 530).
So called from Belfast Academy. Originally it was a short street called Academy Row. Belfast Academy was founded by Dr James Crombie, who after being licensed for the ministry, came to Belfast in 1770 and founded the Academy in 1785-86. Before the Academy was built the passage was called Linenhall Lane, from the second Linen Hall, built in 1754, and removed in 1754 to make room for St Ann’s Church (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 30/12/1940).
The following information comes from the Belfast Street Directory of 1819: 1786 – Belfast Academy, Donegall Street, founded. Present principal, Dr. Bruce.
Although the name Academy Street was first recorded in 1815 (IHTA xii), the street first appeared unnamed on a town plan of 1757, and was also named Linenhall Lane (1774), Academy Row (1790) and Academy Lane (1794).
- Further Information - -Photo of city from Art College including Academy Street in foreground, 1974, Martin Nangle
" } , { "id": 45, "pageID": "56360", "title": "Acton Street", "url" : "acton-street", "intro" : "Name approved: 1901", "content" : " - - Name approved: 1901 - - - - That the on the application of the owner Mr James Tate two new streets on his property siutate off Tennent Street be named 'Orkney Street' and 'Acton Street'. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 3rd September 1901." } , { "id": 46, "pageID": "56361", "title": "Adelaide Avenue", "url" : "adelaide-avenue", "intro" : "BT9: year approved: 1888", "content" : " - Adelaide Avenue - - - - BT9 - - - -This street runs from Lisburn Road down towards the railway. Adelaide Station is located at the bottom of Adelaide Avenue. Like Adelaide Street in the city centre, Adelaide Avenue is probably named in honour of Queen Adelaide (1792–1849), the consort of William IV (reigned 1830–37). This is also the name origin of the city of Adelaide in South Australia. Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen was born in 1818. Queen Adelaide died in 1849, while William died in 1837. They had no children and consequently William was succeeded by his niece Victoria.
That, on the application of the owners of property, three new streets off Lisburn Road, as shown on plan No. 6933, be named Adelaide Park, Adelaide Avenue and Lisburn Avenue. (3 October 1888).
" } , { "id": 47, "pageID": "56362", "title": "Adelaide Chase", "url" : "adelaide-chase", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Adelaide Chase - - - - BT9 - - - -Adelaide Chase is located off Adelaide Park, which see for further details of the name.
" } , { "id": 48, "pageID": "56363", "title": "Adelaide Park", "url" : "adelaide-park", "intro" : "BT9: year approved: 1888", "content" : " - Adelaide Park - - - - BT9 - - - -This street runs between Lisburn Road and Malone Road. Like Adelaide Street in the city centre, it is probably named in honour of Queen Adelaide (1792–1849), the consort of William IV (reigned 1830–37). This is also the name origin of the city of Adelaide in South Australia. Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen was born in 1818. Queen Adelaide died in 1849, while William died in 1837. They had no children and consequently William was succeeded by his niece Victoria.
That, on the application of the owners of property, three new streets off Lisburn Road, as shown on plan No. 6933, be named Adelaide Park, Adelaide Avenue and Lisburn Avenue. (3 October 1888).
- Further Information - -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide_of_Saxe-Meiningen
" } , { "id": 49, "pageID": "56364", "title": "Adelaide Street", "url" : "adelaide-street", "intro" : "BT2: year first recorded: 1843", "content" : " - Adelaide Street - - - - BT2 - - - -In the map of 1822, this street which later became known as Adelaide Street was called Stephen Street. Adelaide Place appears in the 1831-1832 Belfast Directory. Adelaide Street features in an advertisement in the Belfast News-Letter on Tuesday 16 May 1843.
It is surmised this street is named in honour of Queen Adelaide (1792–1849), the consort of King William IV (reigned 1830–37), as is the case with the city of Adelaide in South Australia. Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen was born in 1818. Queen Adelaide died in 1849, while William died in 1837. They had no children and consequently William was succeeded by his niece Victoria.
- Further Information - -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide_of_Saxe-Meiningen
" } , { "id": 50, "pageID": "56365", "title": "Agincourt Avenue", "url" : "agincourt-avenue", "intro" : "BT7: year approved: 1883", "content" : " - Agincourt Avenue - - - - BT7 - - - -Resolved. That the Street at the south end of Rugby Read be named Agincourt Street. (11th December 1878).
On application of owners of property your committee have changed the name of Agincourt Street to Agincourt Avenue, and have named the new street parallel to Ormeau Road Agincourt Street. Northern Whig - Thursday 02 August 1883. This is likely to have been named after the Battle of Agincourt. Agincourt Terrace features in the The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877 with four addresses listed.
- Further Information - -https://www.britishbattles.com/one-hundred-years-war/battle-of-agincourt/
" } , { "id": 51, "pageID": "56366", "title": "Agincourt Street", "url" : "agincourt-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1878", "content" : " - Agincourt Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Resolved. That the Street at the south end of Rugby Read be named Agincourt Street. (11th December 1878).
On application of owners of property your committee have changed the name of Agincourt Street to Agincourt Avenue, and have named the new street parallel to Ormeau Road Agincourt Street. Northern Whig - Thursday 02 August 1883. This is likely to have been named after the Battle of Agincourt. Agincourt Terrace features in the The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877 with four addresses listed.
- Further Information - - https://www.britishbattles.com/one-hundred-years-war/battle-of-agincourt/" } , { "id": 52, "pageID": "56367", "title": "Agnes Close", "url" : "agnes-close", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Agnes Close - - - - BT13 - - - -Agnes Close is named owing to its proximity to Agnes Street.
" } , { "id": 53, "pageID": "56368", "title": "Agnes Street", "url" : "agnes-street", "intro" : "BT13; first appears: 1852 (NW) ", "content" : " - Agnes Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Building ground to be let in AGNES-STREET, the Road now forming from the Crumlin Road, adjoining the New Court-House, leading the Shankhill Road. An abundant supply of spring water on the premises. Apply to RICHARD CONNERY, College Square East. One of the first references to Agnes Street is contained in the Northern Whig - Tuesday 13 April 1852.
" } , { "id": 54, "pageID": "56369", "title": "Agra Street", "url" : "agra-street", "intro" : "BT7; Year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Agra Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Named after the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, best known as the location of the Taj Mahal. In the sixteenth century, Agra was the premier city of the Indian sub-continent and capital of the Mughal Empire (UPNS street names project). Agra Street is part of a group of streets off Ormeau Road with names related to the Indian sub-continent, popularly known as the Punjab. See also Delhi Street, Baroda Drive / Parade / Street, Candahar Street, Burmah Street, Herat Street and Ava Street (Tempan 2024, p. 123).
That on application of the owners Messrs R.J. McConnell and Co. a new street situate off Ormeau Road between Delhi Street and River Lagan be named Agra Street. (Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee, 7th July 1897).
- Further Information - - https://www.britannica.com/place/Agra" } , { "id": 55, "pageID": "56370", "title": "Aigburth Park", "url" : "aigburth-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Aigburth Park - - - - BT4 - - - -Resolved – That the name Aigburth Park be approved for a new street off Pim’s Avenue, on the property of Mr. F. Mawhinney. (28th August 1934).
" } , { "id": 56, "pageID": "56371", "title": "Ailesbury Crescent", "url" : "ailesbury-crescent", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1955", "content" : " - Ailesbury Crescent - - - - BT7 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the under noted street names for the Martin Estates Co Limited: Ailesbury Drive (Continuation of.), Ailesbury Crescent. (20th December 1955)." } , { "id": 57, "pageID": "56372", "title": "Ailesbury Drive", "url" : "ailesbury-drive", "intro" : "BT7; approved: 1927", "content" : " - Ailesbury Drive - - - - BT7 - - - -Submitted applications from Messrs. H. & J. Martin Ltd. to have the names Ailesbury Drive and Deramore Gardens approved for new streets on their property, situate off Haypark Avenue. Resolved – That the applications be granted. (20th September 1927).
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the under noted street names for the Martin Estates Co Limited: Ailesbury Drive (Continuation of.), Ailesbury Crescent. (20th December 1955).
" } , { "id": 58, "pageID": "56373", "title": "Ailesbury Gardens", "url" : "ailesbury-gardens", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - Ailesbury Gardens - - - - BT7 - - - -Messrs. H. and J. Martin Ltd. had requested that the name Ailesbury Gardens be approved for a new street on their property situated off Haypark Avenue. (26th November 1929). The request was granted. Ailesbury Gardens was named owing to its proximity to Ailesbury Road.
" } , { "id": 59, "pageID": "56374", "title": "Ailesbury Road", "url" : "ailesbury-road", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1924", "content" : " - Ailesbury Road - - - - BT7 - - - -On the application of Messrs H & J Martin, Limited, it was
Resolved That the name Ailesbury Road be approved for a new street on their property situate off Haypark Avenue. (1st January 1924)
Mr Kennedy and Mr Macartney attended to ask that the name of Ainsworth Street be changed to Ainsworth Avenue. Resolved that the application be granted 4 voting for and 2 against. (28th February 1894).
It is surmised the Ainsworth streets (Ainsworth Avenue/Drive/Parade/Pass/Street) are called after the novelist William Harrison Ainsworth who died in 1882.
" } , { "id": 61, "pageID": "56376", "title": "Ainsworth Drive", "url" : "ainsworth-drive", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Ainsworth Drive - - - - BT13 - - - -Resolved – That the name Ainsworth Drive be approved for a new street on the property of Mr. Hugh Armstrong, situated off Ceylon Street and adjacent to Ainsworth Avenue. (24th June 1930).
This street is named from its proximity to Ainsorth Street.
It is surmised the Ainsworth streets (Ainsworth Avenue/Drive/Parade/Pass/Street) are called after the novelist William Harrison Ainsworth who died in 1882.
" } , { "id": 62, "pageID": "56377", "title": "Ainsworth Parade", "url" : "ainsworth-parade", "intro" : "BT13; first appears: BSD 1935", "content" : " - Ainsworth Parade - - - - BT13 - - - -This street is named from its proximity to Ainsorth Street.
It is surmised the Ainsworth streets (Ainsworth Avenue/Drive/Parade/Pass/Street) are called after the novelist William Harrison Ainsworth who died in 1882.
" } , { "id": 63, "pageID": "56378", "title": "Ainsworth Pass", "url" : "ainsworth-pass", "intro" : "BT13; first appears: BSD 1937", "content" : " - Ainsworth Pass - - - - BT13 - - - -This street names first appears in the 1937 BSD. The entry contains addresses from number 1-17 then the wording for 19-23: vacant followed by vacant ground. It also contains addresses for numbers 2-52. This street is named from its proximity to Ainsworth Street.
It is surmised the Ainsworth streets (Ainsworth Avenue/Drive/Parade/Pass/Street) are called after the novelist William Harrison Ainsworth who died in 1882.
" } , { "id": 64, "pageID": "56379", "title": "Ainsworth Street", "url" : "ainsworth-street", "intro" : "BT13: first appears: 1888 (BNL)", "content" : " - Ainsworth Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Ainsworth Street features in an advertisement on Friday 5th October 1888 in the Belfast Newsletter. It is surmised the Ainsworth streets (Ainsworth Avenue/Drive/Parade/Pass/Street) are called after the novelist William Harrison Ainsworth who died in 1882.
" } , { "id": 65, "pageID": "56380", "title": "Airfield Heights", "url" : "airfield-heights", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Takes its name from Airfield House. Hopkins Partnership. Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 11th September, 2000.
According to one of the residents to take possession of her property, the developer was Larkfield Development Limited.
- Further Information - - https://www.caffrey.ie/history/trc.html." } , { "id": 66, "pageID": "56381", "title": "Airport Road", "url" : "airport-road", "intro" : "first appearance in a newspaper 1938", "content" : " - - first appearance in a newspaper 1938 - - - - At 2-45 p.m. to-day Mrs. Neville Chamberlain, wife of the British Prime Mini-ster, will open Belfast Harbour Airport at Sydenham.Access to the Airport is by way of Station Street, Queen's Road, Sydenham Road and Airport Road; or Dee Street, Sydenham Road and Airport Road. Belfast News-Letter - Wednesday 16 March 1938. - Further Information - - Further information on the airport can be found on page 12 of the News-Letter of the same date" } , { "id": 67, "pageID": "56382", "title": "Airport Road West", "url" : "airport-road-west", "intro" : "first appearance in a newspaper 1962", "content" : " - - first appearance in a newspaper 1962 - - - - A vacancy will shortly arise in the CONSTRUCTION SITE ORGANISATION OF BP REFINERY (Northern Ireland) LTD. at the new petroleum refinery site at AIRPORT ROAD WEST, SYDENHAM, BELFAST 3 for a TECHNICAL RECORDS CLERK (Male). The address is mentioned in an advert as early as 1962 - the gender reference was common in those days." } , { "id": 68, "pageID": "56383", "title": "Aitnamona Crescent", "url" : "aitnamona-crescent", "intro" : "first appearance in a newspaper 2005", "content" : " - - first appearance in a newspaper 2005 - - - - Na mona theme in the area – Turf Lodge." } , { "id": 69, "pageID": "56384", "title": "Alanbrooke Road", "url" : "alanbrooke-road", "intro" : "first appearance in a newspaper: 1951", "content" : " - - first appearance in a newspaper: 1951 - - - - This street was named after Alan Francis Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke and chief of the Imperial General Staff during World War II. SIR ISAAC PITMAN & SONS, LTD., Alanbrooke Road, Castlereagh. EXCELLENT opportunity for capable young Lady as ASSISTANT TO MANAGER of newly-opened Branch. Pitman shorthand and typewriting essential. Knowledge of book-keeping an advantage. Applications, in first place, by letter. giving full particulars, age, experience, wages required, &c. Pitman shorthand and typewriting essential. Knowledge of book-keeping an advantage. Applications, in first place, by letter. giving full particulars, age, experience, wages required, &c. advert in Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 13 October 1951 - Further Information - - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alan-Francis-Brooke-1st-Viscount-Alanbrooke" } , { "id": 70, "pageID": "56385", "title": "Albany Place", "url" : "albany-place", "intro" : "BT13: first appears: 1980 (BT)", "content" : " - Albany Place - - - - BT13 - - - -According to IHTA Albany Street was named in 1855 (Minutes, 1st October 1855). It no longer exists. Albany Place and Square both stil exist. Albany Place features in a death notice in the Belfast Telegraph - Saturday 06 December 1980. It is possible when Albany Place was named it was with Albany Street in mind.
" } , { "id": 71, "pageID": "56386", "title": "Albany Square", "url" : "albany-square", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Albany Square - - - - BT13 - - - -According to IHTA Albany Street was named in 1855 (Minutes, 1st October 1855). It no longer exists. Albany Place and Square both stil exist. It is possible when Albany Square was named it was with Albany Street in mind.
" } , { "id": 72, "pageID": "56387", "title": "Albert Court / Cúirt Ailbhe", "url" : "albert-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Albert Court / Cúirt Ailbhe - - - - BT12 - - - - It is likely this gets its name after Queen Victoria’s late Prince Consort, Prince Albert (26 August 1819 – 14 December 1861). - Further Information - - see Albert Street" } , { "id": 73, "pageID": "56388", "title": "Albert Drive", "url" : "albert-drive", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Albert Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -Albert Drive was called after the Battle of Albert during WWI. It is the name given to the first part of the Battle of the Somme, 1-13 July 1916. Note that there were two other conflicts in WWI called Battle of Albert, in 1914 and 1918.
" } , { "id": 74, "pageID": "56389", "title": "Albert Square", "url" : "albert-square", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - It is likely this gets its name after Queen Victoria’s late Prince Consort, Prince Albert (26 August 1819 – 14 December 1861)." } , { "id": 75, "pageID": "56390", "title": "Albert Street / Sráid Ailbhe", "url" : "albert-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Albert Street / Sráid Ailbhe - - - - BT12 - - - -Albert Street features in the Hendersons New Belfast And Northern Repository For 1843-1844 with this listing: Mulholland, S. K., Hind, and Co Flax Spinners, Albert Street. Similar to Albert Square it is likely it gets its name from Queen Victoria’s late Prince Consort, Prince Albert (26 August 1819 – 14 December 1861). Their marriage took place on 10 February 1840.
The committee recommend the Council to name the thoroughfare from Durham Street to Falls Road via Albert Crescent, Albert Street.... (Report in the Northern Whig - Monday 03 November 1873).
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of 1 November 1879 record how the committee gave planning permission to Rose McCormick to build two houses and a cow house in Albert Street.
- Further Information - - https://www.royal.uk/prince-albert" } , { "id": 76, "pageID": "56391", "title": "Albertbridge Road", "url" : "albertbridge-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -There is a reference to the Albert Bridge in the The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 with the Albertbridge Road featuring in The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1870. The road and bridge were called after Queen Victoria’s late husband, Prince Albert who died on 14 December 1861 at the age of 42.
" } , { "id": 77, "pageID": "56392", "title": "Albertville Drive", "url" : "albertville-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1901.", "content" : " - Albertville Drive - - - - BT14 - - - -That on application of the owner, Mr Martin Wallace, a new street on his property situate off Crumlin Road be named ‘Albertville Drive’. (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 4th June 1901). The name Albertville as a residence occured in a notice in the Northern Whig on Monday 13 April 1863 indicating the birth of a son to the wife of Mr Martin Wallace whose residence was listed as Albertville.
" } , { "id": 78, "pageID": "56393", "title": "Albion Lane", "url" : "albion-lane", "intro" : "BT7; first appears: BPUD: 1852", "content" : " - Albion Lane - - - - First appears: BPUD: 1852 - - - -A poetic or literary term for Britain or England (often used in referring to ancient or historical times). Recorded in Old English, the word comes from Latin and is probably of Celtic origin; ultimately related to Latin albus ‘white’, in allusion to the white cliffs of Dover. (Oxfordreference.com: accessed: 15th October 2024).
Albion Lane is listed in 1852 (BPUD) alongside Donegall Pass.
" } , { "id": 79, "pageID": "56394", "title": "Alder Close", "url" : "alder-close", "intro" : "BT5; appears first 1960 (BSD)", "content" : " - - BT5 - - - - It is likely this gets its name from the location in the Braniel estate with large numbers of alder trees growing there. " } , { "id": 80, "pageID": "56395", "title": "Alexander Road", "url" : "alexander-road", "intro" : "It appears in the 1955 Belfast Street Directory", "content" : " - - It appears in the 1955 Belfast Street Directory - - - - This street was named in honour of Field Marshal Harold Alexander, 1891-1969. Alexander was a senior British General during the Second World War. - Further Information - - http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/people_alexander_harold.html" } , { "id": 81, "pageID": "56396", "title": "Alexandra Avenue", "url" : "alexandra-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1890", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1890 - - - - Your committee have named the avenue leading from Limestone Road to Alexandra Park Alexandra Avenue. Ulster Echo - Friday 01 August 1890 Alexandra Avenue connects to one of the entrances of Alexandra Park. The park was opened in 1888 and named after Princess Alexandra. (Alexandra of Denmark (1844 –1925) was Queen of the UK and the British Dominions and Empress of India from 22 January 1901 to 6 May 1910 as the wife of King Emperor Edward VII. - Further Information - - http://hearthni.org.uk/projects/alexandra-park/" } , { "id": 82, "pageID": "56397", "title": "Alexandra Gardens", "url" : "alexandra-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Alexandra Gardens takes its name from the nearby Alexandra Park which was opened in 1888 and was named after Princess Alexandra. - Further Information - - http://hearthni.org.uk/projects/alexandra-park/" } , { "id": 83, "pageID": "56398", "title": "Alexandra Park Avenue", "url" : "alexandra-park-avenue", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1891", "content" : " - Alexandra Park Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -Alexandra Park was opened in 1888. It is shown with a bandstand, fountain and summer house on an OS map of 1901. It was named in honour of Princess Alexandra (1844-1925), daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark. She married Edward, Prince of Wales and was later his queen consort when he bacame King Edward VII. Alexandra Park Avenue was built c. 1883, when it first appeared unnamed on Ordnance Survey maps.
That on the application of Mr. A. Crawford, on behalf of the owners of property, the two new streets off York Road, near the Grove property, be named Alexandra Park Avenue and Castleton Avenue respectively, as defined in Mr. Campbell’s letter, subject to the approval of the Council. (21st January 1891)
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alexandra-queen-consort-of-Great-Britain
Photo by Robert Welch of bridge in Alexandra Park, NMNI collections
" } , { "id": 84, "pageID": "56399", "title": "Alford Park", "url" : "alford-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Alford is a large village in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland, lying just south of the River Don." } , { "id": 85, "pageID": "56400", "title": "Alfred Street", "url" : "alfred-street", "intro" : "BT2; year first recorded: 1815", "content" : " - Alfred Street - - - - BT2 - - - -Alfred Street is marked as an intended thoroughfare on Masons plan of 1815. It can be seen plainly on the 1822 map of Belfast in Benns History of Belfast. According to Patton it was developed on the former McClean’s Fields. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832.
Was it called after King Alfred the Great?
St. Malachys Catholic Church is situated on Alfred Street, facing Clarence Street. It was designed by architect Thomas Jackson in a neo-Tudor style. Jackson, a Quaker from Waterford who settled and made his name in Belfast, was bettter known for his neo-Clasical creations such as the Old Museum (1831) and private residences such as Cliftonville (1831) and Glen Ebor, now named Hampton (c. 1862).
- Further Information - -The Mind behind St Malachy’s- Thomas Jackson - Great Place
" } , { "id": 86, "pageID": "56401", "title": "Alliance Avenue / Ascaill an Chomhaontais", "url" : "alliance-avenue", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1905", "content" : " - Alliance Avenue / Ascaill an Chomhaontais - - - - BT14 - - - -Alliance Avenue runs from Ardoyne Road in the west to Oldpark Road in the east. It was the first street in this neighbourhood to be named with the word Alliance, of which there are ten in total, making it key to the discussion of the name. It is difficult to ascertain which particular alliance accounts for its origin. In theory, this could be a local, national or international alliance of some kind, but it may help to know that the name was proposed by the Oldpark Development Co. in 1905.
One possibility is the Irish Unionist Alliance, which was the main pro-Union party in this pre-Partition era. It operated from 1891 to 1922. Another is the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, a pact signed in 1902, renewed in 1905 and in effect until 1923. It was signed at Lansdowne House in London by the Marquess of Lansdowne, the British Foreign Secretary, and Hayashi Tadasu, a Japanese diplomat. This alliance was of great importance to British imperial interests in Asia and was much reported on in newspapers in 1905. We would be interested if anyone can shed more light on this name.
Resolved - that on the application of the owners, The Oldpark Development Co., a new street on their property, situate off Oldpark road, be named Alliance Avenue. (17th October 1905).
That the Oldpark Development Co. Ltd. be requested to submit another name instead of Earlspark Road for their new street situate off Alliance Avenue, Oldpark, as there is a street with an almost similar name in another part of the City. 18th September 1906.
Alliance Avenue features in the 1907 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in December 2023.
- Further Information - -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Unionist_Alliance
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Japanese_Alliance
" } , { "id": 87, "pageID": "56402", "title": "Alliance Close", "url" : "alliance-close", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1997", "content" : " - Alliance Close - - - - BT14 - - - -Named for its proximity to Alliance Avenue.
See Alliance Avenue for discussion of the name origin.
Alliance Close off Alliance Crescent applicant H.C. Deeney agreed at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 8th September, 1997.
" } , { "id": 88, "pageID": "56403", "title": "Alliance Court", "url" : "alliance-court", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Alliance Court - - - - BT14 - - - -Named for its proximity to Alliance Avenue.
See Alliance Avenue for discussion of the name origin.
" } , { "id": 89, "pageID": "56404", "title": "Alliance Crescent", "url" : "alliance-crescent", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Alliance Crescent - - - - BT14 - - - -Named for its proximity to Alliance Avenue.
See Alliance Avenue for discussion of the name origin.
Resolved: That the following names submitted for new streets be approved: Alliance Crescent, Alliance Drive, Alliance Parade, and Alliance Place for new streets between Deerpark Rd on Alliance Ave on the property of the city of Belfast Development Co Ltd. (14th August 1934).
" } , { "id": 90, "pageID": "56405", "title": "Alliance Drive", "url" : "alliance-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Alliance Drive - - - - BT14 - - - -Named for its proximity to Alliance Avenue.
See Alliance Avenue for discussion of the name origin.
Resolved: That the following names submitted for new streets be approved: Alliance Crescent, Alliance Drive, Alliance Parade, and Alliance Place for new streets between Deerpark Rd on Alliance Ave on the property of the city of Belfast Development Co Ltd. (14th August 1934).
" } , { "id": 91, "pageID": "56406", "title": "Alliance Gardens", "url" : "alliance-gardens", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Alliance Gardens - - - - BT14 - - - -Named for its proximity to Alliance Avenue.
See Alliance Avenue for discussion of the name origin.
Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved -Alliance Gardens in lieu of Alliance Place for a new street off Deerpark Road on the property of the City of Belfast Development Co. Ltd. ... (IC, 3rd June 1936).
" } , { "id": 92, "pageID": "56407", "title": "Alliance Grove", "url" : "alliance-grove", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1997", "content" : " - Alliance Grove - - - - BT14 - - - -Named for its proximity to Alliance Avenue.
See Alliance Avenue for discussion of the name origin.
Alliance Grove off Alliance Parade applicant H.C. Deeney agreed at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 8th September, 1997.
" } , { "id": 93, "pageID": "56408", "title": "Alliance Parade", "url" : "alliance-parade", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Alliance Parade - - - - BT14 - - - -Named for its proximity to Alliance Avenue.
See Alliance Avenue for discussion of the name origin.
Resolved: That the following names submitted for new streets be approved: Alliance Crescent, Alliance Drive, Alliance Parade, and Alliance Place for new streets between Deerpark Rd on Alliance Ave on the property of the city of Belfast Development Co Ltd. (14th August 1934). This was named for its proximity to Alliance Avenue.
" } , { "id": 94, "pageID": "56409", "title": "Alliance Park", "url" : "alliance-park", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Alliance Park - - - - BT14 - - - -Named for its proximity to Alliance Avenue.
See Alliance Avenue for discussion of the name origin.
" } , { "id": 95, "pageID": "56410", "title": "Alliance Road", "url" : "alliance-road", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1937", "content" : " - Alliance Road - - - - BT14 - - - -Named for its proximity to Alliance Avenue.
See Alliance Avenue for discussion of the name origin.
Change of Street name_ Ardglen Crescent to Alliance Road. The City Surveyor submitted memorial signed by owners and occupiers of premises in that portion of Ardglen Crescent between its junction with Alliance Avenue and Ardoyne Road, requesting that the name of the said portion of the thoroughfare be changed to Alliance Road. Resolved_-That the request be acceded to. (7th September 1937)
" } , { "id": 96, "pageID": "56411", "title": "Alloa Street", "url" : "alloa-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Alloa Street somewhat ususally twice at the same meeting of the Town Improvement Committee: 28 houses in Alloa Street and adjoining street, for R. M’Fall; … amendment to line of Alloa Street, for T. S. Dixon and others; as reported in the Northern Whig - Tuesday 03 September 1878. " } , { "id": 97, "pageID": "56412", "title": "Allworthy Avenue", "url" : "allworthy-avenue", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1879", "content" : " - Allworthy Avenue - - - - BT14 - - - -Resolved on the application of Mr Allworthy, the name Allworthy Street be changed to Allworthy Avenue, the expense of alteration to be paid by the owner. (25th June 1879).
" } , { "id": 98, "pageID": "56413", "title": "Altcar Court / Cúirt Allt an Chairthe", "url" : "altcar-court", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Altcar Court / Cúirt Allt an Chairthe - - - - BT5 - - - -This street in Short Strand replaced the earlier Altcar Street and is probably named after Altcar near Formby in Lancashire. The reference may be to the villages of Great Altcar and Little Altcar or to the Altcar Estate, once the home of the 2nd Earl of Sefton (1772-1838), a friend of King George IV while he was regent. He founded the Waterloo Cup, a trophy for coursing, and his lands at Altcar were the venue for this event. It would have been familiar to many in Belfast and in Ulster generally as people travelled from far and wide for the Waterloo Cup. Altcar Court is part of a small group of street-names derived from British and Irish peers. This includes Clyde Court, Arran Street / Court (Irish peerage?) and Moira Court.
The derivation of Altcar is as follows: Alt is a river name and the second element is Old Norse kjarr.
This one of several Belfast streets named after places in Lancashire, such as Carnforth Street, Hornby Crescent / Parade / Street, Rusholme Street, Sefton Drive / Park, Bootle Street, Eccles Street, Fleetwood Street, Formby Park, Hesketh Gardens / Park / Road, Rigby Close and Southport Court.
However, the Irish form provided is based on a townland named Altcor in Inver parish, Co. Donegal. Allt an Chairthe means ravine of the standing stone. Cúirt Altcar would also be acceptable as an Irish version of Altcar Court.
Altcar Street features in a report of the Town Improvement Committee carried in the Belfast Weekly News - Saturday 04 February 1882. The street had been properly finished and maintained.
" } , { "id": 99, "pageID": "56414", "title": "Alt-Min Avenue", "url" : "alt-min-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street may take its name from the house of that name Alt-Min which was the home of an important business man William Falconer who died in 1930. The 1910 Belfast Street Directory lists under Knockbreda Road, Alt-Min Falconer, William, manufacturers' agent. There is an advert in the Belfast News-Letter - Wednesday 15 May 1968 which contains details of the sale by private treaty of Alt-Min. - Further Information - - Obituary: Mr. William Falconer for many years connected with the commercial and religious life of the city, has died at his residence, Alt Min Cregagh, Belfast. Mr. Falconer came to Belfast from Scotland as a young man, and for a long time held a leading position in the Scotch House, High Street, (Messrs. Mackenzie & M'Mullan). Later he took over agencies for cross-channel manufacturers, and eventually became the chief representative in Northern Ireland for Patons & Baldwins, Ltd., the testile firm of Halifax and Alloa. For over 50 years Mr. Falconer was connected with Mountpottinger Presbyterian Church, of which he was a senior elder. He is survived by a son and daughter, his son being an inspector under the Free State Ministry of Education. (Northern Whig, 4 July 1930)." } , { "id": 100, "pageID": "56415", "title": "Altnagarron Close", "url" : "altnagarron-close", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Altnagarron Close - - - - BT13 - - - - takes its name from the townland: Altigarron Alt na nGearrán ‘glen of the horses or geldings’ " } , { "id": 101, "pageID": "56416", "title": "Altnagarron Mews", "url" : "altnagarron-mews", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Altnagarron Mews - - - - BT13 - - - - takes its name from the townland: Altigarron Alt na nGearrán ‘glen of the horses or geldings’ " } , { "id": 102, "pageID": "56417", "title": "Altnagarron Rise", "url" : "altnagarron-rise", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Altnagarron Rise - - - - BT13 - - - -takes its name from the townland: Altigarron Alt na nGearrán ‘glen of the horses or geldings’
" } , { "id": 103, "pageID": "56418", "title": "Altnagarron View", "url" : "altnagarron-view", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Altnagarron View - - - - BT13 - - - - takes its name from the townland: Altigarron Alt na nGearrán ‘glen of the horses or geldings’ " } , { "id": 104, "pageID": "56419", "title": "Alton Street / Sráid Loch Altáin", "url" : "alton-street", "intro" : "BT13; first appears: 1852", "content" : " - Alton Street / Sráid Loch Altáin - - - - BT13 - - - -Alton Street is listed in the 1852 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory off what was called Old Lodge Road.
" } , { "id": 105, "pageID": "56420", "title": "Ambleside Court", "url" : "ambleside-court", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Ambleside Court - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr R. J. McConnell four new streets on his property situate off Tennent Street be named Bisley Street, Ambleside Street, Bowness Street and Keswick Street. (Improvement Committee, 12th October 1892).
Ambleside Court is named for its proximity to Ambleside Street. This is one of several streets in the Lake District in the Shankill.
" } , { "id": 106, "pageID": "56421", "title": "Ambleside Street", "url" : "ambleside-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1892", "content" : " - Ambleside Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr R. J. McConnell four new streets on his property situate off Tennent Street be named Bisley Street, Ambleside Street, Bowness Street and Keswick Street. (Improvement Committee, 12th October 1892). This is one of several streets in the Lake District in the Shankill.
" } , { "id": 107, "pageID": "56422", "title": "Amcomri Street / Sráid Amcomri", "url" : "amcomri-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1922", "content" : " - Amcomri Street / Sráid Amcomri - - - - BT12 - - - -The name is as an acronym of the American Committee for the Relief of Ireland. It dates back to the 1920s to the Troubles of those times (1920-1922).
Read letter dated 2nd inst, from the Hon Secretary, Irish White Cross, intimating that their Committee propose to erect forty-two working class dwellings in new street off Beechmount Avenue and requesting that the street be named Ancomri Street and it was resolved that the request be complied with. (12th September 1922)
" } , { "id": 108, "pageID": "56423", "title": "Amelia Street", "url" : "amelia-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The street “was probably named after Lady Amelia Chichester, a daughter of the First Earl of Donegall”. (Patton) According to Patton the development of the railway system led to a number of hotels being built such as the Crown in Great Victoria Street and several boarding houses and “refreshment rooms” in Amelia Street." } , { "id": 109, "pageID": "56424", "title": "Ampere Court", "url" : "ampere-court", "intro" : "First appears: 1921-1922 BSD*", "content" : " - Ampere Court - - - - First appears: 1921-1922 BSD* - - - -
It is likely this street was named owing to its proximity to an electrical engineering works: Hugh J Scott Co. Ltd. called Volt Works in 1902 on the OSNI Historical Third Edition (1900 - 1907) map. It became Thrige-Scott and was then bought over by the electrical engineers ABB.
...also application from Mr J. Scott to name a street on his property situate off Ravenhill Avenue, uan Street, and the Surveyor was instructed to request Messrs ... and Scott to submit other names for the respective streets. (21st June 1921)
The Surveyor reported that Mr. Scott had suggested the name of Ampere Street for the new street off Ravenhill Avenue in lieu of Cuan Street, which had been disapproved at last meeting, and it was Resolved: That the name now submitted be approved of. (5th July 1921).
" } , { "id": 110, "pageID": "56425", "title": "Anderson Court / Cúirt Andarsan", "url" : "anderson-court", "intro" : "BT5; first appears: 1867", "content" : " - Anderson Court / Cúirt Andarsan - - - - BT5 - - - -The 1858-1859 BPUD lists the following under Felt Works: Anderson, D., & Son, Short Strand, Ballymacarrett. According to John Quinn an historian local to that area, Anderson Street was called after the Andersons who owned the Felt Works.
Anderson Street appears in an advertisement in the Belfast News-Letter on Tuesday 12 February 1867. The street name is no longer in use there is however Anderson Court.
" } , { "id": 111, "pageID": "56426", "title": "Andersonstown Crescent / Corrán Bhaile Andarsan", "url" : "andersonstown-crescent", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Andersonstown Crescent / Corrán Bhaile Andarsan - - - - BT11 - - - -Andersons Town as an area is clearly marked on the Historical First Edition (1832 -1846) OS map.
Andersonstown Crescent clearly takes its name from this area of land dating back beyond the 1830s.
Resolved - That the following names be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Harry McAuley, situated off Falls Road - Andersonstown Park, Andersonstown Crescent, Andersonstown Gardens, Andersonstown Drive, Andersonstown Parade and Andersonstown Place. (18th June 1935).
" } , { "id": 112, "pageID": "56427", "title": "Andersonstown Drive / Céide Bhaile Andarsan", "url" : "andersonstown-drive", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Andersonstown Drive / Céide Bhaile Andarsan - - - - BT11 - - - -Andersons Town as an area is clearly marked on the Historical First Edition (1832 -1846) OS map. Andersonstown Drive clearly takes its name from this area of land dating back beyond the 1830s.
Resolved - That the following names be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Harry McAuley, situated off Falls Road - Andersonstown Park, Andersonstown Crescent, Andersonstown Gardens, Andersonstown Drive, Andersonstown Parade and Andersonstown Place. (18th June 1935).
" } , { "id": 113, "pageID": "56428", "title": "Andersonstown Gardens / Gairdíní Bhaile Andarsan", "url" : "andersonstown-gardens", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Andersonstown Gardens / Gairdíní Bhaile Andarsan - - - - BT11 - - - -Andersons Town as an area is clearly marked on the Historical First Edition (1832 -1846) OS map. Andersonstown Gardens clearly takes its name from this area of land dating back beyond the 1830s.
Resolved - That the following names be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Harry McAuley, situated off Falls Road - Andersonstown Park, Andersonstown Crescent, Andersonstown Gardens, Andersonstown Drive, Andersonstown Parade and Andersonstown Place. (18th June 1935).
" } , { "id": 114, "pageID": "56429", "title": "Andersonstown Grove / Garrán Bhaile Andarsan", "url" : "andersonstown-grove", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Andersonstown Grove / Garrán Bhaile Andarsan - - - - BT11 - - - -Andersons Town as an area is clearly marked on the Historical First Edition (1832 -1846) OS map. Andersonstown Grove clearly takes its name from this area of land dating back beyond the 1830s.
" } , { "id": 115, "pageID": "56430", "title": "Andersonstown Parade / Paráid Bhaile Andarsan", "url" : "andersonstown-parade", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Andersonstown Parade / Paráid Bhaile Andarsan - - - - BT11 - - - -Andersons Town as an area is clearly marked on the Historical First Edition (1832 -1846) OS map. Andersonstown Parade clearly takes its name from this area of land dating back beyond the 1830s.
Resolved - That the following names be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Harry McAuley, situated off Falls Road - Andersonstown Park, Andersonstown Crescent, Andersonstown Gardens, Andersonstown Drive, Andersonstown Parade and Andersonstown Place. (18th June 1935).
" } , { "id": 116, "pageID": "56431", "title": "Andersonstown Park / Páirc Bhaile Andarsan", "url" : "andersonstown-park", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Andersonstown Park / Páirc Bhaile Andarsan - - - - BT11 - - - -Andersonstown Co. Antrim three and a half miles from Belfast. Wesleyan Chapel, Supply of ministers. National School, Mary Jackson, teacher Milltown Male Industrial Orphan School, Rev. John P. Greene, manager. 1877 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory.
Resolved - That the following names be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Harry McAuley, situated off Falls Road - Andersonstown Park, Andersonstown Crescent, Andersonstown Gardens, Andersonstown Drive, Andersonstown Parade and Andersonstown Place. (18th June 1935).
" } , { "id": 117, "pageID": "56432", "title": "Andersonstown Park South / Páirc Bhaile Andarsan Theas", "url" : "andersonstown-park-south", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Andersonstown Park South / Páirc Bhaile Andarsan Theas - - - - BT11 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved all the under noted street names for new streets adjoining Andersonstown Park for the Housing Committee: Andersonstown Park West, Andersonstown Park South and Andersonstown Grove. The committee also approved of Andersonstown Park South being substituted for the short length of street formally known as Andersonstown Place. (31st January 1956)." } , { "id": 118, "pageID": "56433", "title": "Andersonstown Park West / Páirc Bhaile Andarsan Thiar", "url" : "andersonstown-park-west", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Andersonstown Park West / Páirc Bhaile Andarsan Thiar - - - - BT11 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved all the under noted street names for new streets adjoining Andersonstown Park for the Housing Committee: Andersonstown Park West, Andersonstown Park South and Andersonstown Park Grove. The committee also approved of Andersonstown Park South being substituted for the short length of street formally known as Andersonstown Place. (31st January 1956)." } , { "id": 119, "pageID": "56434", "title": "Andersonstown Road / Bóthar Bhaile Andarsan", "url" : "andersonstown-road", "intro" : "BT11; first appears: 1891 (BNL)", "content" : " - Andersonstown Road / Bóthar Bhaile Andarsan - - - - BT11 - - - -Andersons Town as an area is clearly marked on the Historical First Edition (1832 -1846) OS map. Andersonstown Road clearly takes its name from this area of land dating back beyond the 1830s. It features in a newspaper report in the Belfast News-Letter on Tuesday 03 November 1891.
" } , { "id": 120, "pageID": "56435", "title": "Andrews Court", "url" : "andrews-court", "intro" : "Year approved: 2003", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2003 - - - - The name Andrews Court Off Woodvale Road was put forward by MDA Architects and agreed by the Health and Environmental Services Committee, on Monday, 11th August, 2003. " } , { "id": 121, "pageID": "56436", "title": "Ann Street", "url" : "ann-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded (as Anne Street): 1712", "content" : " - Ann Street - - - - BT1 - - - -The origin of the name Ann Street is rather obscure. It suits the position of Catharine Street, in which the first Linen Hall was built in 1739; but that Linen Hall was referred to in 1754 as in Ann Street, and it certainly was so. If the streets be identical, the name has been changed in the interval between 1739 and 1754 (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. i, 1877, p. 529).
N.B. It seems that this is due to a confusion rather than a renaming of the street. In the 18th century Catherine Street was an alternative name for Caddells Entry, a side-street on the north side of High Street, probably because Catherine Caddell held a lease for premises there.
Ann Street existed at least as early as 1685 when it was marked on Phillips map, but unnamed. It was recorded as Anne Street in 1712. It was also known as Back Street because High Street was considered the front street. Mary Lowry in her book states that it was called after Anne, Lady Donegall. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832.
According to the Irish Historic Towns Atlas, vol. xii, Belfast’s first Linen Hall was built in Cooneys Court, part of Ann Street, and opened in 1739. The artillery barracks built in 1737 were also in Ann Street. It was from these barracks that the heavy guns used by the troops at the Battle of Ballynahinch (1798) were supplied. It is thought that the eight small ships’ cannons used by the United Irishmen were brought after they had been defeated.
Ann Street also had the first regular theatre in Belfast. From newspaper adverts there would seem to have been a modest playhouse in the street called The Vaults. It was used until a new theatre was built in Rosemary Lane (now Street) in 1784 (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 30/12/1940).
- Further Information - -Photo of Ann Street, 1894, Robert Welch
Watercolour, Cooneys Court, Ann Street (old barracks), 1880, George F Trobridge
" } , { "id": 122, "pageID": "56437", "title": "Annadale Avenue", "url" : "annadale-avenue", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Annadale Avenue - - - - BT7 - - - -The Annadale streets take their name from Anne, the daughter of 1st Viscount Dungannon who married the 1st Earl of Mornington in 1759. Annadale Hall where she resided for a time is said to have been called after her. She was the mother of the future Duke of Wellington who lived there as a boy.
Annadale Avenue was formed by William Hartley who along with J C Greer had bought 90 acres in 1868.
Annadale Avenue is mentioned in a report in the Northern Whig on Tuesday 04 March 1890.
" } , { "id": 123, "pageID": "56438", "title": "Annadale Crescent", "url" : "annadale-crescent", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1959", "content" : " - Annadale Crescent - - - - BT7 - - - -On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the following names being given to throughfares at the corporations No. 2 estate on Annadale Embankment: Annadale Terrace. Annadale Grove. Annadale Drive, Annadale Gardens, Annadale Crescent, Annadale Green. (21st April 1959).
See Annadale Avenue for details about how the Annadale streets get their name.
" } , { "id": 124, "pageID": "56439", "title": "Annadale Drive", "url" : "annadale-drive", "intro" : "BT7; year approved 1959", "content" : " - Annadale Drive - - - - BT7 - - - -On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the following names being given to throughfares at the corporations No. 2 estate on Annadale Embankment: Annadale Terrace. Annadale Grove. Annadale Drive, Annadale Gardens, Annadale Crescent, Annadale Green. (21st April 1959).
See Annadale Avenue for details about how the Annadale streets get their name.
" } , { "id": 125, "pageID": "56440", "title": "Annadale Embankment", "url" : "annadale-embankment", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Annadale Embankment - - - - BT7 - - - -The Annadale streets take their name from Anne, the daughter of 1st Viscount Dungannon who married the 1st Earl of Mornington in 1759. Annadale Hall where she resided for a time is said to have been called after her. She was the mother of the future Duke of Wellington who lived there as a boy.
- Further Information - -https://bit.ly/2PZBSBh. https://bit.ly/3dC37u0)
" } , { "id": 126, "pageID": "56441", "title": "Annadale Flats", "url" : "annadale-flats", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Annadale Flats - - - - BT7 - - - -Anne, daughter of 1st Viscount Dungannon married the 1st Earl of Mornington in 1759. Annadale Hall where she resided for a time is said to have been called after her. She was the mother of the future Duke of Wellington who lived there as a boy. The Massarene family of Antrim stayed in Annadale Hall in 1814 whilst Antrim Castle was undergoing extensive repairs. Annadale Avenue was formed by William Hartley who along with J C Greer had bought 90 acres in 1868. Annadale Hall was burned down on 17 January 1921. (A very detailed and fascinating background to Annadale Hall can be found on Dennis Kennedy’s website here: https://bit.ly/2PZBSBh)
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 127, "pageID": "56442", "title": "Annadale Gardens", "url" : "annadale-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1959", "content" : " - Annadale Gardens - - - - BT7 - - - -On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the following names being given to throughfares at the corporations No. 2 estate on Annadale Embankment: Annadale Terrace. Annadale Grove. Annadale Drive, Annadale Gardens, Annadale Crescent, Annadale Green. (21st April 1959).
See Annadale Avenue for details about how the Annadale streets get their name.
" } , { "id": 128, "pageID": "56443", "title": "Annadale Green", "url" : "annadale-green", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1959", "content" : " - Annadale Green - - - - BT7 - - - -On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the following names being given to throughfares at the corporations No. 2 estate on Annadale Embankment: Annadale Terrace. Annadale Grove. Annadale Drive, Annadale Gardens, Annadale Crescent, Annadale Green. (21st April 1959).
See Annadale Avenue for details about how the Annadale streets get their name.
" } , { "id": 129, "pageID": "56444", "title": "Annadale Grove", "url" : "annadale-grove", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1959", "content" : " - Annadale Grove - - - - Year approved: 1959 - - - -On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the following names being given to throughfares at the corporations No. 2 estate on Annadale Embankment: Annadale Terrace. Annadale Grove. Annadale Drive, Annadale Gardens, Annadale Crescent, Annadale Green. (21st April 1959).
See Annadale Avenue for details about how the Annadale streets get their name.
" } , { "id": 130, "pageID": "56445", "title": "Annadale Mews", "url" : "annadale-mews", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Annadale Mews - - - - BT7 - - - -The Annadale streets take their name from Anne, the daughter of 1st Viscount Dungannon who married the 1st Earl of Mornington in 1759. Annadale Hall where she resided for a time is said to have been called after her. She was the mother of the future Duke of Wellington who lived there as a boy.
" } , { "id": 131, "pageID": "56446", "title": "Annadale Square", "url" : "annadale-square", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Annadale Square - - - - BT7 - - - -The Annadale streets take their name from Anne, the daughter of 1st Viscount Dungannon who married the 1st Earl of Mornington in 1759. Annadale Hall where she resided for a time is said to have been called after her. She was the mother of the future Duke of Wellington who lived there as a boy.
" } , { "id": 132, "pageID": "56447", "title": "Annadale Terrace", "url" : "annadale-terrace", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1959", "content" : " - Annadale Terrace - - - - Year approved: 1959 - - - -On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the following names being given to throughfares at the corporations No. 2 estate on Annadale Embankment: Annadale Terrace, Annadale Grove, Annadale Drive, Annadale Gardens, Annadale Crescent, Annadale Green. (21st April 1959).
The Annadale streets take their name from Anne, the daughter of 1st Viscount Dungannon who married the 1st Earl of Mornington in 1759. Annadale Hall where she resided for a time is said to have been called after her. She was the mother of the future Duke of Wellington who lived there as a boy.
" } , { "id": 133, "pageID": "56448", "title": "Annesley Street", "url" : "annesley-street", "intro" : "BT14; year first recorded: 1864", "content" : " - Annesley Street - - - - BT14 - - - -Probably named after one of the holders of the title Earl Annesley of Castlewellan, most likely after William Richard Annesley, 4th Earl Annesley (1830–74). He was Conservative MP for Great Grimsby and sat in the House of Lords from 1857 to 1874. Castlewellan Castle was built in his time in 1856-58. The Castlewellan estate was sold by the Annesley family to the government and Castlewellan Forest Park was opened to the public in 1967.
The name first appears in the Belfast Weekly News, September 1864. There are references to people living in Annesley Street (off Carlisle Circus) in The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1865. In the Belfast Street Directory of 1868 there are 6 houses in the street.
" } , { "id": 134, "pageID": "56449", "title": "Annsboro Street", "url" : "annsboro-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1880", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1880 - - - -Resolved that the street off Bellevue Street be named Annsboro Street. (9th June 1880).
" } , { "id": 135, "pageID": "56450", "title": "Antigua Court", "url" : "antigua-court", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Antigua Court - - - - BT14 - - - -Resolved that on the application of Messrs Kent & Smith the names of the following streets be approved: Rothsay Street, Bundoran Street, Antigua Street, Sanderson Street and Glenpark Street. (14th July 1869). This was named for its proximity to Antigua Street.
" } , { "id": 136, "pageID": "56451", "title": "Antigua Street", "url" : "antigua-street", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1869", "content" : " - Antigua Street - - - - B14 - - - -Resolved that on the application of Messrs Kent & Smith the names of the following streets be approved: Rothsay Street, Bundoran Street, Antigua Street, Sanderson Street and Glenpark Street. (14th July 1869).
" } , { "id": 137, "pageID": "56452", "title": "Antrim Close", "url" : "antrim-close", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Antrim Close - - - - BT15 - - - -Antrim Close and Mews were named owing to their proximity to the Antrim Road which in turn was named on the basis of directionality - the road when built linked to Antrim town.
" } , { "id": 138, "pageID": "56453", "title": "Antrim Mews", "url" : "antrim-mews", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Antrim Mews - - - - BT15 - - - -Antrim Close and Mews were named owing to their proximity to the Antrim Road which in turn was named on the basis of directionality - the road when built linked to Antrim town.
" } , { "id": 139, "pageID": "56454", "title": "Antrim Road", "url" : "antrim-road", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Antrim Road - - - - BT15 - - - -Antrim Road planned in the 1840s. It features as the Antrim Road in Henderson’s (1846-1847) Belfast Directory. It is marked as Duncairn Street on the 1900-1907 OS map.
Councillor Macartney held over until the first meeting in July the motion in his name on the agenda to recommend the Council to abolish the name Duncairn Street and name the entire thoroughfare from Carlisle Circus to the City Boundary Antrim Road, in order that owners of property and residents in the district may have an opportunity of expressing their opinion on the proposed change. (16th June 1903.
Duncairn Street. Moved by Councillor Macartney, Seconded by Councllor Dunlop and Resolved that the council be recommended to abolish the name Duncairn Street and name the entire thoroughfare from Carlisle Square to the City Boundary Antrim Road. (Improvement Committee, 7th July 1903).
" } , { "id": 140, "pageID": "56455", "title": "Antrim Street / Sráid Aontroma", "url" : "antrim-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1862", "content" : " - Antrim Street / Sráid Aontroma - - - - BT13 - - - -According to the IHTA, the name Antrim Street was approved in 1862 (1st April 1862) and features on the 1871-1901 map (OS).
" } , { "id": 141, "pageID": "56456", "title": "Apollo Road", "url" : "apollo-road", "intro" : "First appears: 1970", "content" : " - - First appears: 1970 - - - - First appears: BUD (Belfast and Ulster Directory) 1970 It is surmised this street is called after Apollo 11 which was launched on July 16, 1969 landed on the moon on July 24, 1969. The street name appears for the first time the following year. - Further Information - - https://www.nasa.gov/mission/apollo-11/" } , { "id": 142, "pageID": "56457", "title": "Appleton Park", "url" : "appleton-park", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Appleton Park - - - - BT11 - - - -The first reference in any newspaper to Appleton Park was in the Belfast News-Letter on Friday 14 November 1986 with reference to site 55 which indicates it was built around that time.
" } , { "id": 143, "pageID": "56458", "title": "Apsley Street", "url" : "apsley-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1870", "content" : " - Apsley Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Historian and academic suggests this street may be called after Henry George Bathurst, Lord Apsley (1790-1866). The 1863-1864 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory lists Bathurst Court.This is one of a number of streets off Dublin Road which commemorate pro-Union peers. The group includes Salisbury, Ashburne, Ventry, Pakenham and Hartington.
The name was approved on 01/11/1870 (Belfast Council Minutes, cited in IHTA xvii, 9). A report in the Belfast Telegraph on Monday 01 May 1871 refers to permission being given to Mr Robert McCaul for two houses and a shop at the corner of Apsley Street and Rainey Street which indicates the street is being developed around this time.
" } , { "id": 144, "pageID": "56459", "title": "Arbour Street", "url" : "arbour-street", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Arbour Street - - - - BT14 - - - -From 1902 Belfast and Ulster Street Directory listed in this way: Off Oldpark Avenue. No houses yet erected.
The City Surveyor submitted application, dated 13th ult. from Messrs. D. McKeown & Sons, requesting permission to have the name Arbour Street changed to Arbour Drive.
Resolved - That the application be declined. (3rd April 1928).
" } , { "id": 145, "pageID": "56460", "title": "Ard-Na-Va Road / Bóthar Ard na bhFeá", "url" : "ard-na-va-road", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Ard-Na-Va Road / Bóthar Ard na bhFeá - - - - BT12 - - - -Ard na bhFeá is a rendering of Ard na bhFeá in English spelling – ‘height of the beech’. See here for more details on Beechmount House (Teach Ard na bhFeá). The Ordnance Survey map: 1957-1986 does not show Ard-Na-Va Road.
- Further Information - - https://bit.ly/40f2mgF. https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2023-03-29/from-warehouse-to-playhouse-hidden-gem-set-for-transformation" } , { "id": 146, "pageID": "56461", "title": "Ardavon Park", "url" : "ardavon-park", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Ardavon Park - - - - BT15 - - - -Ardavon Park was mentioned in a newspaper report in the Belfast Telegraph on Wednesday 17 September 1975 giving details of the opening of sheltered dwellings for old people.
" } , { "id": 147, "pageID": "56462", "title": "Ardcarn Drive", "url" : "ardcarn-drive", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Ardcarn Drive - - - - BT5 - - - -It is likely this street name comes from the townland name which is Tullycarnet or in Irish: Tulaigh Charnáin hillock of the little cairn’ . (Placenamesni.org accessed: 5th May 2025). The translation of Ardcarn is high cairn. A cairn is a human construction usually a pile or stack of stones used for different purposes such memorials or burial sites.
" } , { "id": 148, "pageID": "56463", "title": "Ardcarn Green", "url" : "ardcarn-green", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Ardcarn Green - - - - BT5 - - - -It is likely this street name comes from the townland name which is Tullycarnet or in Irish: Tulaigh Charnáin hillock of the little cairn’ . (Placenamesni.org accessed: 5th May 2025). The translation of Ardcarn is high cairn. A cairn is a human construction usually a pile or stack of stones used for different purposes such memorials or burial sites.
" } , { "id": 149, "pageID": "56464", "title": "Ardcarn Park", "url" : "ardcarn-park", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Ardcarn Park - - - - Ardcarn Park - - - -It is likely this street name comes from the townland name which is Tullycarnet or in Irish: Tulaigh Charnáin hillock of the little cairn’ . (Placenamesni.org accessed: 5th May 2025). The translation of Ardcarn is high cairn. A cairn is a human construction usually a pile or stack of stones used for different purposes such memorials or burial sites.
" } , { "id": 150, "pageID": "56465", "title": "Ardcarn Way", "url" : "ardcarn-way", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Ardcarn Way - - - - BT5 - - - -It is likely this street name comes from the townland name which is Tullycarnet or in Irish: Tulaigh Charnáin hillock of the little cairn’ . (Placenamesni.org accessed: 5th May 2025). The translation of Ardcarn is high cairn. A cairn is a human construction usually a pile or stack of stones used for different purposes such memorials or burial sites.
" } , { "id": 151, "pageID": "56466", "title": "Ardenlee Avenue", "url" : "ardenlee-avenue", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ardenlee Avenue - - - - BT6 - - - -There was an advert in the Northern Whig - Saturday 18 April 1885 for Ardenlee House. Ardenlee House featured in The Belfast Directory for 1887. Ardenlee Avenue featured in the 1895 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Ardenlee street names are named for Ardenlee House. This was a common practice throughout Belfast.
That the application of the Martin Estates Co. Ltd. to name a street in continuation of Ardenlee Avenue Ardenlee Avenue be declined, as it is not of sufficient width to be termed Avenue, but that they be informed if they will submit an application from the owners of property in the portion already named to change the name to Ardenlee Road the Committee will favourably consider a proposal to name the entire thoroughfare Ardenlee Road. (21st June 1899).
Letter read dated 11th Inst. from Messrs H. J. Martin & Co. stating that they had obtained the consent of all the owners of property, except one, to the proposed change of name of Ardanlee Avenue to Ardanlee Road, and the Surveyor was instructed to see the remaining owner and report. (16th August 1899).
Moved by Councillor Macartney Seconded by Alderman Wilson & Resolved That the resolution passed at last meeting recommending the Council to change the name of Ardenlee Avenue to Ardenlee Road be rescinded. (18th September 1900).
That the Martin Estate Co. be informed in reply to their application of 8th inst. that the Committee cannot see their way to consent to a new street off Ardenlee Avenue being named Clyde Road and request that they will submit another name therefor. (15th November 1910).
That the application of Messrs The Martin Estates Ltds to have a new street, 40 feet in width, situate off Ardenlee Avenue, named Ardenlee Road be declined. ( 29th July 1913).
" } , { "id": 152, "pageID": "56467", "title": "Ardenlee Chase", "url" : "ardenlee-chase", "intro" : "Year approved: 2014", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2014 - - - - There was an advert in the Northern Whig - Saturday 18 April 1885 for Ardenlee House. Ardenlee House featured in The Belfast Directory for 1887. Ardenlee Avenue featured in the 1895 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Ardenlee street names are named for Ardenlee House. This was a common practice throughout Belfast. The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of new streets and the continuation of existing streets to which the Royal Mail had offered no objection: Ardenlee Chase Off Ardenlee Avenue, BT6 Dougan Residential and Commercial Pre April-2015 Health and Environmental Services Committee, 6th August 2014. " } , { "id": 153, "pageID": "56468", "title": "Ardenlee Close", "url" : "ardenlee-close", "intro" : "Year approved: 1997", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1997 - - - - There was an advert in the Northern Whig - Saturday 18 April 1885 for Ardenlee House. Ardenlee House featured in The Belfast Directory for 1887. Ardenlee Avenue featured in the 1895 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Ardenlee street names are named for Ardenlee House. This was a common practice throughout Belfast. Ardenlee Close off Ravenhill Road proposed by The Carvill Group was agreed at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 11th August, 1997." } , { "id": 154, "pageID": "56469", "title": "Ardenlee Court", "url" : "ardenlee-court", "intro" : "Year approved: 1997", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1997 - - - - There was an advert in the Northern Whig - Saturday 18 April 1885 for Ardenlee House. Ardenlee House featured in The Belfast Directory for 1887. Ardenlee Avenue featured in the 1895 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Ardenlee street names are named for Ardenlee House. This was a common practice throughout Belfast. Ardenlee Court off Ravenhill Road proposed by The Carvill Group was agreed at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 11th August, 1997." } , { "id": 155, "pageID": "56470", "title": "Ardenlee Crescent", "url" : "ardenlee-crescent", "intro" : "Year appproved: 1998", "content" : " - - Year appproved: 1998 - - - - There was an advert in the Northern Whig - Saturday 18 April 1885 for Ardenlee House. Ardenlee House featured in The Belfast Directory for 1887. Ardenlee Avenue featured in the 1895 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Ardenlee street names are named for Ardenlee House. This was a common practice throughout Belfast. The minutes of the Adjourned Health and Environmental Services Committee of Monday, 16th February, 1998 indicate the following street names were approved: …Ardenlee Crescent, Ardenlee Way, Ardenlee Park, Ardenlee Place off Ardenlee Road and Ardenlee Green for The Carvill Group and Ardenwood Off Millar Street also for The Carvill Group. In what's app group correspondence with Martin Magill, Richard Acheson who put forward names on behalf of the Carvill Group confirmed this: In relation to Ardenlee, Carvills built approx 400 homes on the site of Belfast Cooperative Wholesale Society land which stretched from Ravenhill Rd to Millar Street and Ravenhill Ave. The main entrance to the development was past the funeral home on Ravenhill Road. I selected Ardenlee Green as the name of the development- which then had derivatives plus other names eg Old Bakers Court - there was also a bakery there. The name Ardenlee was selected by myself purely because of the upmarket image portrayed by Ardenlee Ave ie large up market Victorian detached and semi detached houses. (28 February 2024). " } , { "id": 156, "pageID": "56471", "title": "Ardenlee Drive", "url" : "ardenlee-drive", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1914", "content" : " - Ardenlee Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -There was an advert in the Northern Whig - Saturday 18 April 1885 for Ardenlee House. Ardenlee House featured in The Belfast Directory for 1887. Ardenlee Avenue featured in the 1895 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Ardenlee street names are named for Ardenlee House. This was a common practice throughout Belfast.
Resolved. That Messrs. The Martin Estates Co. Ltd be informed in reply to their application of 28th ult, that the Committee cannot consent to the new street on their property situate off Ardenlee Avenue being named Ardenlee Drive. (3rd June 1913).
Resolved. That on the application of the owner, Mr. W. H. G. Reid, a new street on his property, situate off Torrens Street, be named Ardenlee Drive. (28th April 1914).
" } , { "id": 157, "pageID": "56472", "title": "Ardenlee Gardens", "url" : "ardenlee-gardens", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Ardenlee Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -There was an advert in the Northern Whig - Saturday 18 April 1885 for Ardenlee House. Ardenlee House featured in The Belfast Directory for 1887. Ardenlee Avenue featured in the 1895 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Ardenlee street names are named for Ardenlee House. This was a common practice throughout Belfast.
Resolved — That the Martin Estate Co. Ltd. be informed in reply to their application of the 4th inst. that the Committee cannot see their way to consent to a new street on their property, situate off Ardenlee Avenue, next Ravenhill Road, being named Ardenlee Gardens. (12th August 1913).
Read letter dated 25th inst. from Messrs. The Martin Estates Co., Ltd., asking the Committee to reconsider their decision declining the application to have a new street off Ardenlee Avenue named Ardenlee Gardens. (26th August 1913).
Resolved – That the Martin Estates Co., Ltd., be informed that if areas in front of the houses on both sides of the street jointly measure at least 30 feet exclusive of the width of the public street this Committee will consent to the street being named Ardenlee Gardens.
Resolved. That on the application of the owners, Messrs. The Martin Estates Co., Ltd., a new street on their property off Ardenlee Avenue be named Ardenlee Gardens, the terms of this Committee’s resolution of 26th August in reference thereto having been complied with. ( 2nd December 1913).
Resolved ...that the names Chesham Terrace, Chesham Street, Ardenlee Gardens, Chesham Parade, Chesham Drive and Millar Street be approved for new streets on the estate of Messrs. Stewart & Partners off Ravenhill Avenue. (15th January 1935).
" } , { "id": 158, "pageID": "56473", "title": "Ardenlee Green", "url" : "ardenlee-green", "intro" : "Year approved: 1997", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1997 - - - - There was an advert in the Northern Whig - Saturday 18 April 1885 for Ardenlee House. Ardenlee House featured in The Belfast Directory for 1887. Ardenlee Avenue featured in the 1895 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Ardenlee street names are named for Ardenlee House. This was a common practice throughout Belfast. Ardenlee Green off Ravenhill Road proposed by The Carvill Group was agreed at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 11th August, 1997." } , { "id": 159, "pageID": "56474", "title": "Ardenlee Parade", "url" : "ardenlee-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -There was an advert in the Northern Whig - Saturday 18 April 1885 for Ardenlee House. Ardenlee House featured in The Belfast Directory for 1887. Ardenlee Avenue featured in the 1895 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Ardenlee street names are named for Ardenlee House. This was a common practice throughout Belfast.
That on the application of the owners, Messrs. The Martin Estates Co., a new street on their property, situate off Bregagh Road be named Ardenlee Parade. (29th September 1908).
" } , { "id": 160, "pageID": "56475", "title": "Ardenlee Park", "url" : "ardenlee-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1998", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1998 - - - - There was an advert in the Northern Whig - Saturday 18 April 1885 for Ardenlee House. Ardenlee House featured in The Belfast Directory for 1887. Ardenlee Avenue featured in the 1895 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Ardenlee street names are named for Ardenlee House. This was a common practice throughout Belfast. The minutes of the Adjourned Health and Environmental Services Committee of Monday, 16th February, 1998 indicate the following street names were approved: …Ardenlee Crescent, Ardenlee Way, Ardenlee Park, Ardenlee Place off Ardenlee Road and Ardenlee Green for The Carvill Group and Ardenwood Off Millar Street also for The Carvill Group. In what's app group correspondence with Martin Magill, Richard Acheson who put forward names on behalf of the Carvill Group confirmed this: In relation to Ardenlee, Carvills built approx 400 homes on the site of Belfast Cooperative Wholesale Society land which stretched from Ravenhill Rd to Millar Street and Ravenhill Ave. The main entrance to the development was past the funeral home on Ravenhill Road. I selected Ardenlee Green as the name of the development- which then had derivatives plus other names eg Old Bakers Court - there was also a bakery there. The name Ardenlee was selected by myself purely because of the upmarket image portrayed by Ardenlee Ave ie large up market Victorian detached and semi detached houses. (28 February 2024). " } , { "id": 161, "pageID": "56476", "title": "Ardenlee Place", "url" : "ardenlee-place", "intro" : "Year approved: 1998", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1998 - - - - There was an advert in the Northern Whig - Saturday 18 April 1885 for Ardenlee House. Ardenlee House featured in The Belfast Directory for 1887. Ardenlee Avenue featured in the 1895 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Ardenlee street names are named for Ardenlee House. This was a common practice throughout Belfast. The minutes of the Adjourned Health and Environmental Services Committee of Monday, 16th February, 1998 indicate the following street names were approved: …Ardenlee Crescent, Ardenlee Way, Ardenlee Park, Ardenlee Place off Ardenlee Road and Ardenlee Green for The Carvill Group and Ardenwood Off Millar Street also for The Carvill Group. In what's app group correspondence with Martin Magill, Richard Acheson who put forward names on behalf of the Carvill Group confirmed this: In relation to Ardenlee, Carvills built approx 400 homes on the site of Belfast Cooperative Wholesale Society land which stretched from Ravenhill Rd to Millar Street and Ravenhill Ave. The main entrance to the development was past the funeral home on Ravenhill Road. I selected Ardenlee Green as the name of the development- which then had derivatives plus other names eg Old Bakers Court - there was also a bakery there. The name Ardenlee was selected by myself purely because of the upmarket image portrayed by Ardenlee Ave ie large up market Victorian detached and semi detached houses. (28 February 2024). " } , { "id": 162, "pageID": "56477", "title": "Ardenlee Rise", "url" : "ardenlee-rise", "intro" : "Year approved: 1997", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1997 - - - - There was an advert in the Northern Whig - Saturday 18 April 1885 for Ardenlee House. Ardenlee House featured in The Belfast Directory for 1887. Ardenlee Avenue featured in the 1895 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Ardenlee street names are named for Ardenlee House. This was a common practice throughout Belfast. Ardenlee Rise off Ravenhill Road proposed by The Carvill Group was agreed at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 11th August, 1997." } , { "id": 163, "pageID": "56478", "title": "Ardenlee Street", "url" : "ardenlee-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -There was an advert in the Northern Whig - Saturday 18 April 1885 for Ardenlee House. Ardenlee House featured in The Belfast Directory for 1887. Ardenlee Avenue featured in the 1895 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Ardenlee street names are named for Ardenlee House. This was a common practice throughout Belfast.
Resolved — That on the application of the owners (The Martin Estate Co. Ltd.) the new street on their property, situate off Ardenlee Avenue, next Cregagh Road, be named Ardenlee Street. (12th August 1913).
" } , { "id": 164, "pageID": "56479", "title": "Ardenlee Way", "url" : "ardenlee-way", "intro" : "Year approved: 1998", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1998 - - - - There was an advert in the Northern Whig - Saturday 18 April 1885 for Ardenlee House. Ardenlee House featured in The Belfast Directory for 1887. Ardenlee Avenue featured in the 1895 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Ardenlee street names are named for Ardenlee House. This was a common practice throughout Belfast. The minutes of the Adjourned Health and Environmental Services Committee of Monday, 16th February, 1998 indicate the following street names were approved: …Ardenlee Crescent, Ardenlee Way, Ardenlee Park, Ardenlee Place off Ardenlee Road and Ardenlee Green for The Carvill Group and Ardenwood Off Millar Street also for The Carvill Group. In what's app group correspondence with Martin Magill, Richard Acheson who put forward names on behalf of the Carvill Group confirmed this: In relation to Ardenlee, Carvills built approx 400 homes on the site of Belfast Cooperative Wholesale Society land which stretched from Ravenhill Rd to Millar Street and Ravenhill Ave. The main entrance to the development was past the funeral home on Ravenhill Road. I selected Ardenlee Green as the name of the development- which then had derivatives plus other names eg Old Bakers Court - there was also a bakery there. The name Ardenlee was selected by myself purely because of the upmarket image portrayed by Ardenlee Ave ie large up market Victorian detached and semi detached houses. (28 February 2024). " } , { "id": 165, "pageID": "56480", "title": "Ardenvohr Street", "url" : "ardenvohr-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Ardenvohr Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Ardenvohr Street is just off the Woodstock Road and is named after a house erected by builder John D. Dunlop. The house in turn was named after Graham, the Knight of Ardenvohr, a character from A Legend of Montrose by Sir Walter Scott (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 30/12/1940, 26/02/1941).
That on application of the owner Mr R J Dawson of Cherryville My Lady’s Road 6 new streets situate on his property off Woodstock Road be named ‘Ogilvie street’, ‘Killowen street’, ‘Greenore street’, ‘Omeath street’, ‘Ardenvohr street’, and ‘Carlingford street Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee, 21st July 1897.
On application of the owners, your Committee have named the following new streets: One off Ormeau road, between Delhi street and the River, ‘Agra street’; one off Woodstock road, ‘Ardgowan street’; one off Newtownards road, ‘Austin street’; six off Woodstock road, ‘Ogilvie street’, ‘Killowen street’, ‘Greenore street’, ‘Omeath street’, ‘Ardenvohr street’, and ‘Carlingford street’. Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee, 28th July 1897.
- Further Information - - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Walter-Scott" } , { "id": 166, "pageID": "56481", "title": "Ardenwood", "url" : "ardenwood", "intro" : "Year approved: 1998", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1998 - - - - The minutes of the Adjourned Health and Environmental Services Committee of Monday, 16th February, 1998 indicate the following street names were approved: …Ardenlee Crescent, Ardenlee Way, Ardenlee Park, Ardenlee Place off Ardenlee Road and Ardenlee Green for The Carvill Group and Ardenwood Off Millar Street also for The Carvill Group. In what's app group correspondence with Martin Magill, Richard Acheson who put forward names on behalf of the Carvill Group confirmed this: In relation to Ardenlee, Carvills built approx 400 homes on the site of Belfast Cooperative Wholesale Society land which stretched from Ravenhill Rd to Millar Street and Ravenhill Ave. The main entrance to the development was past the funeral home on Ravenhill Road. I selected Ardenlee Green as the name of the development- which then had derivatives plus other names eg Old Bakers Court - there was also a bakery there. The name Ardenlee was selected by myself purely because of the upmarket image portrayed by Ardenlee Ave ie large up market Victorian detached and semi detached houses. (28 February 2024). " } , { "id": 167, "pageID": "56482", "title": "Ardglen Place", "url" : "ardglen-place", "intro" : "Year approved: 2007", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2007 - - - - This street name Ardglen Place Off Jamaica Street was put forward by Clanmil Housing Association and was agreed by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 12th March, 2007 " } , { "id": 168, "pageID": "56483", "title": "Ardgowan Drive", "url" : "ardgowan-drive", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1963", "content" : " - Ardgowan Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -Like the older Ardgowan Street, probably named after Ardgowan Castle and Ardgowan House in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Ardgowan Castle is a tower house built in the late 15th century. Ardgowan House is a late 18th century mansion. The estate has belonged to the Stewart family since the early 15th century.
Submitted application, dated 3rd inst., from Mr. Henry McKibbin, that the name Ardgowan Drive be approved for a new street on his property off Euston Street. In view of the fact that the new street referred to is a continuation of Ardgowan Street, the Committee were of opinion that the new portion should also be named Ardgowan Street, and referred the matter to the City Surveyor to deal with. (9th December 1930).
A minute of the Housing Clearance and Redevelopment Committee of 17th April was tabled requesting this committees approval of the name Hillsborough Gardens and Ardgowan Drive for new streets on their property at Hillsborough Drive and Ardgowan street On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved thereof. (30th April 1963).
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 169, "pageID": "56484", "title": "Ardgowan Street", "url" : "ardgowan-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Ardgowan Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Probably named after Ardgowan Castle and Ardgowan House in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Ardgowan Castle is a tower house built in the late 15th century. Ardgowan House is a late 18th century mansion. The estate has belonged to the Stewart family since the early 15th century.
There are other instances of the name Ardgowan Street in Paisley, Greenock and Port Glasgow.
That on the application of the owners Messrs T. Dixon and Sons, a new street on their property situate off Woodstock Road be named Ardgowan Street. (14th July 1897).
Submitted application, dated 3rd inst., from Mr. Henry McKibbin, that the name Ardgowan Drive be approved for a new street on his property off Euston Street. In view of the fact that the new street referred to is a continuation of Ardgowan Street, the Committee were of opinion that the new portion should also be named Ardgowan Street, and referred the matter to the City Surveyor to deal with. (9th December 1930).
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 170, "pageID": "56485", "title": "Ardgreenan Crescent", "url" : "ardgreenan-crescent", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1922", "content" : " - Ardgreenan Crescent - - - - BT4 - - - -Ardgreenan Drive appears as early as 1907 in the Irish News and Belfast Morning News, marking its development in the early 20th century during Belfast’s period of suburban expansion. The name Ardgreenan may be derived from the Irish Ard Grianáin, meaning height of the sunny place or high sunny spot, which suggests a desirable, elevated residential setting.
Another possibility is that the name may have originated from an earlier Scottish placename brought to Belfast in the 19th century. A house named Ardgreenan stood in the Cavehill area during the late 1880s. It is possible this name may have been the inspiration for the Ardgreenan streets in the Belmont area. One of the Cavehill houses bearing this name was, around the time the first of these streets was laid out, the residence of a widow from the prominent Riddel family (of Riddel’s Arcade and other Belfast landmarks), adding further social significance to the name’s transmission. The difficulty with this theory is the lack of obvious link between the two parts of the city.
" } , { "id": 171, "pageID": "56486", "title": "Ardgreenan Drive", "url" : "ardgreenan-drive", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Ardgreenan Drive - - - - BT4 - - - -The application of Mr. J. Graham to name two new streets on his property situate off Belmont Church Rd. Aston Gardens and Ardgreenan Drive was declined. (2nd August 1905).
Ardgreenan Drive appears as early as 1907 in the Irish News and Belfast Morning News, marking its development in the early 20th century during Belfast’s period of suburban expansion. The name Ardgreenan may be derived from the Irish Ard Grianáin, meaning height of the sunny place or high sunny spot, which suggests a desirable, elevated residential setting.
Another possibility is that the name may have originated from an earlier Scottish placename brought to Belfast in the 19th century. A house named Ardgreenan stood in the Cavehill area during the late 1880s. It is possible this name may have been the inspiration for the Ardgreenan streets in the Belmont area. One of the Cavehill houses bearing this name was, around the time the first of these streets was laid out, the residence of a widow from the prominent Riddel family (of Riddel’s Arcade and other Belfast landmarks), adding further social significance to the name’s transmission. The difficulty with this theory is the lack of obvious link between the two parts of the city.
" } , { "id": 172, "pageID": "56487", "title": "Ardgreenan Gardens", "url" : "ardgreenan-gardens", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Ardgreenan Gardens - - - - BT4 - - - -Ardgreenan Drive appears as early as 1907 in the Irish News and Belfast Morning News, marking its development in the early 20th century during Belfast’s period of suburban expansion. The name Ardgreenan may be derived from the Irish Ard Grianáin, meaning height of the sunny place or high sunny spot, which suggests a desirable, elevated residential setting.
Another possibility is that the name may have originated from an earlier Scottish placename brought to Belfast in the 19th century. A house named Ardgreenan stood in the Cavehill area during the late 1880s. It is possible this name may have been the inspiration for the Ardgreenan streets in the Belmont area. One of the Cavehill houses bearing this name was, around the time the first of these streets was laid out, the residence of a widow from the prominent Riddel family (of Riddel’s Arcade and other Belfast landmarks), adding further social significance to the name’s transmission. The difficulty with this theory is the lack of obvious link between the two parts of the city.
" } , { "id": 173, "pageID": "56488", "title": "Ardgreenan Mount", "url" : "ardgreenan-mount", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Ardgreenan Mount - - - - BT4 - - - -Ardgreenan Drive appears as early as 1907 in the Irish News and Belfast Morning News, marking its development in the early 20th century during Belfast’s period of suburban expansion. The name Ardgreenan may be derived from the Irish Ard Grianáin, meaning height of the sunny place or high sunny spot, which suggests a desirable, elevated residential setting.
Another possibility is that the name may have originated from an earlier Scottish placename brought to Belfast in the 19th century. A house named Ardgreenan stood in the Cavehill area during the late 1880s. It is possible this name may have been the inspiration for the Ardgreenan streets in the Belmont area. One of the Cavehill houses bearing this name was, around the time the first of these streets was laid out, the residence of a widow from the prominent Riddel family (of Riddel’s Arcade and other Belfast landmarks), adding further social significance to the name’s transmission. The difficulty with this theory is the lack of obvious link between the two parts of the city.
" } , { "id": 174, "pageID": "56489", "title": "Ardgreenan Place", "url" : "ardgreenan-place", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1922", "content" : " - Ardgreenan Place - - - - BT4 - - - -Ardgreenan Drive appears as early as 1907 in the Irish News and Belfast Morning News, marking its development in the early 20th century during Belfast’s period of suburban expansion. The name Ardgreenan may be derived from the Irish Ard Grianáin, meaning height of the sunny place or high sunny spot, which suggests a desirable, elevated residential setting.
Another possibility is that the name may have originated from an earlier Scottish placename brought to Belfast in the 19th century. A house named Ardgreenan stood in the Cavehill area during the late 1880s. It is possible this name may have been the inspiration for the Ardgreenan streets in the Belmont area. One of the Cavehill houses bearing this name was, around the time the first of these streets was laid out, the residence of a widow from the prominent Riddel family (of Riddel’s Arcade and other Belfast landmarks), adding further social significance to the name’s transmission. The difficulty with this theory is the lack of obvious link between the two parts of the city.
The Surveyor submitted the following names for new streets on the Wandsworth Road side of the Corporation’s Housing Scheme:
Campbell Park Avenue – Wandsworth Parade
Ardgreenan Gardens – Ardgreenan Place, Wandsworth Crescent, Wandsworth Place and Ardgreenan Crescent
Resolved: That the names be approved. (14th February 1922).
" } , { "id": 175, "pageID": "56490", "title": "Ardilea Close / Clós Ard an Lao", "url" : "ardilea-close", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Ardilea Close / Clós Ard an Lao - - - - BT14 - - - -The application of Mr John Savage J.P. for permission to name the new street leading from Old Park Road to his Mill Ardilea Street was granted. (21st October 1868).
" } , { "id": 176, "pageID": "56491", "title": "Ardilea Court", "url" : "ardilea-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -The application of Mr John Savage J.P. for permission to name the new street leading from Old Park Road to his Mill Ardilea Street was granted. (21st October 1868).
" } , { "id": 177, "pageID": "56492", "title": "Ardilea Drive", "url" : "ardilea-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Ardilea Drive - - - - BT14 - - - -The application of Mr John Savage J.P. for permission to name the new street leading from Old Park Road to his Mill Ardilea Street was granted. (21st October 1868).
The City Surveyor reported that as an alternative to the name Ardilea Place which was before the Committee at last meeting, Mr. F. McKibbin, estate agent for Mr. R. G. Todd, had submitted the name Ardilea Drive for a new street on his client’s property off Ardilea Street. Resolved – That the name Ardilea Drive be approved. (29th January 1935).
" } , { "id": 178, "pageID": "56493", "title": "Ardilea Street", "url" : "ardilea-street", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1868", "content" : " - Ardilea Street - - - - BT14 - - - -The application of Mr John Savage J.P. for permission to name the new street leading from Old Park Road to his Mill Ardilea Street was granted. (21st October 1868).
Savage’s own residence was named Ardilea House, built around 1850 near Greenisland. Belfast street-naming commonly honoured the big houses of prominent merchants, politicians, or industrialists.
This website record proves the name was also tied to Savage’s Oldpark Road flax mill. Ardilea Street was essentially the mill’s approach road.
The name Ardilea comes from the Irish Ard an Lao (height of the calf), found as a townland name in County Down. Belfast City Council uses this Irish form (Céide Ard an Lao) on dual-language street signs for Ardilea Drive.
" } , { "id": 179, "pageID": "56494", "title": "Ardkeen Crescent", "url" : "ardkeen-crescent", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ardkeen Crescent - - - - BT6 - - - -Ardkeen Crescent
First recorded: 1951 Belfast Street Directory
Location: Just off the Castlereagh Road, East Belfast
Postcode: BT6 9NW
Townland: Lisnasharragh
Background
Ardkeen Crescent was laid out during Belfast’s postwar suburban expansion and first appears in the 1951 Belfast Street Directory, which lists residents such as Chas. I. Keepe (teacher) at No. 60. It does not appear in pre-war records, confirming that the street was likely constructed and named around 1950.
It lies within the historic townland of Lisnasharragh, County Down — an area that saw significant housing development in the mid-20th century, particularly along the Castlereagh Road corridor.
Origin of the Name
The name Ardkeen derives from the Irish Ard Caoin, meaning pleasant height or beautiful hill. It is also the name of a townland in County Down, near Strangford Lough.
There is no record of a house or estate named Ardkeen in this part of East Belfast.
Conclusion
Ardkeen Crescent reflects a postwar Belfast trend of using Irish placenames to shape the identity of emerging suburban streets. While no local historical namesake has been identified, the choice of Ardkeen aligns with the era’s preference for poetic, topographically inspired names. Its location within Lisnasharragh and its first appearance in 1951 firmly place it within this chapter of the city’s urban development story.
" } , { "id": 180, "pageID": "56495", "title": "Ardmonagh Gardens / Gairdíní Ard na Móna", "url" : "ardmonagh-gardens", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1963", "content" : " - Ardmonagh Gardens / Gairdíní Ard na Móna - - - - BT11 - - - - On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee to name new streets at Turf Lodge Extension as follows: Norglen Parade (continuation of existing street) Ardmonagh Way, Ardmonagh Gardens, Ardmonagh Parade. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 3rd September, 1963. " } , { "id": 181, "pageID": "56496", "title": "Ardmonagh Parade / Paráid Ard na Móna", "url" : "ardmonagh-parade", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1963", "content" : " - Ardmonagh Parade / Paráid Ard na Móna - - - - BT11 - - - - On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee to name new streets at Turf Lodge Extension as follows: Norglen Parade (continuation of existing street) Ardmonagh Way, Ardmonagh Gardens, Ardmonagh Parade. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 3rd September, 1963. " } , { "id": 182, "pageID": "56497", "title": "Ardmore Avenue", "url" : "ardmore-avenue", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Ardmore Avenue - - - - BT10 - - - -Ardmore Avenue
First recorded: 1943 Belfast Street Directory
Location: Off Finaghy Road North, BT10, South-West Belfast
Townland: Finaghy
Background
Ardmore Avenue is situated in the Finaghy area of South-West Belfast, just off Finaghy Road North and close to the railway station. The street was developed in the early 1940s and is first listed in the 1943 Belfast Street Directory, with multiple residences already recorded.
At the time, Finaghy was outside the Belfast city boundary (then within the Lisburn Rural District), and the area was not officially incorporated into the city until 1965. Ardmore Avenue was part of a broader suburban expansion known as the Ardmore Estate, which included adjacent streets such as Ardmore Park and Ardmore Park South. Most of the housing in this estate was completed shortly after the Second World War, during the housing boom of the mid-1940s.
The development was led by Charles Hutchison, a local builder, who was also associated with a residence known as Ardmore House located near the entrance to the new avenue.
Origin of the Name
The name Ardmore comes from the Irish Aird Mhór, meaning great height or high place. It is also the name of several places in Ireland, most famously a coastal village in County Waterford.
In this case, the name may have been influenced by a residence called Ardmore House, which stood at the head of what became Ardmore Avenue. A 1939 newspaper announcement in the Belfast News-Letter references Ardmore House, Finaghy, confirming the property’s existence before the development of the Ardmore Estate. The house was later linked to Charles Hutchison, the developer of the surrounding streets, and may have lent its name to the estate.
While no official naming decision has been found in surviving records, the association between Ardmore House and the later streets is supported by location and naming customs of the period — it was typical at the time for new housing developments to adopt the names of existing properties in the area.
Conclusion
Ardmore Avenue was developed in the early 1940s as part of the postwar expansion of suburban Belfast. The street may take its name from Ardmore House, a local residence that predated the estate, with the Irish name Aird Mhór (great height) providing an attractive and resonant identity. Today, Ardmore Avenue forms part of the residential fabric of Finaghy and reflects the naming and building patterns of a transformative period in Belfast’s growth.
" } , { "id": 183, "pageID": "56498", "title": "Ardmore Court", "url" : "ardmore-court", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Ardmore Court - - - - BT10 - - - -Ardmore Court is situated in the Finaghy area of South-West Belfast, just off Finaghy Road North and close to the railway station.
Ardmore Avenue was part of a broader suburban expansion known as the Ardmore Estate, which included adjacent streets such as Ardmore Park and Ardmore Park South. Most of the housing in this estate was completed shortly after the Second World War, during the housing boom of the mid-1940s.
The development was led by Charles Hutchison, a local builder, who was also associated with a residence known as Ardmore House located near the entrance to the new avenue.
Origin of the Name
The name Ardmore comes from the Irish Aird Mhór, meaning great height or high place. It is also the name of several places in Ireland, most famously a coastal village in County Waterford.
In this case, the name may have been influenced by a residence called Ardmore House, which stood at the head of what became Ardmore Avenue. A 1939 newspaper announcement in the Belfast News-Letter references Ardmore House, Finaghy, confirming the property’s existence before the development of the Ardmore Estate. The house was later linked to Charles Hutchison, the developer of the surrounding streets, and may have lent its name to the estate.
While no official naming decision has been found in surviving records, the association between Ardmore House and the later streets is supported by location and naming customs of the period — it was typical at the time for new housing developments to adopt the names of existing properties in the area.
The name Ardmore Court takes its name from the Ardmore estate which in turn may be tracecd back to Ardmore House, a local residence that predated the estate, with the Irish name Aird Mhór (great height) providing an attractive and resonant identity.
" } , { "id": 184, "pageID": "56499", "title": "Ardmore Drive", "url" : "ardmore-drive", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Ardmore Drive - - - - BT10 - - - -Ardmore Drive is situated in the Finaghy area of South-West Belfast, just off Finaghy Road North and close to the railway station.
Ardmore Drive was part of a broader suburban expansion known as the Ardmore Estate, which included adjacent streets such as Ardmore Park and Ardmore Park South. Most of the housing in this estate was completed shortly after the Second World War, during the housing boom of the mid-1940s.
The development was led by Charles Hutchison, a local builder, who was also associated with a residence known as Ardmore House located near the entrance to the new avenue.
Origin of the Name
The name Ardmore comes from the Irish Aird Mhór, meaning great height or high place. It is also the name of several places in Ireland, most famously a coastal village in County Waterford.
In this case, the name may have been influenced by a residence called Ardmore House, which stood at the head of what became Ardmore Avenue. A 1939 newspaper announcement in the Belfast News-Letter references Ardmore House, Finaghy, confirming the property’s existence before the development of the Ardmore Estate. The house was later linked to Charles Hutchison, the developer of the surrounding streets, and may have lent its name to the estate.
While no official naming decision has been found in surviving records, the association between Ardmore House and the later streets is supported by location and naming customs of the period — it was typical at the time for new housing developments to adopt the names of existing properties in the area.
The name Ardmore Drive takes its name from the wider Ardmore estate which in turn may be tracecd back to Ardmore House, a local residence that predated the estate, with the Irish name Aird Mhór (great height) providing an attractive and resonant identity.
" } , { "id": 185, "pageID": "56500", "title": "Ardmore Park", "url" : "ardmore-park", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Ardmore Park - - - - BT10 - - - -Ardmore Park is situated in the Finaghy area of South-West Belfast, just off Finaghy Road North and close to the railway station.
Ardmore Park was part of a broader suburban expansion known as the Ardmore Estate, which included adjacent streets such as Ardmore Avenue and Ardmore Park South. Most of the housing in this estate was completed shortly after the Second World War, during the housing boom of the mid-1940s.
The development was led by Charles Hutchison, a local builder, who was also associated with a residence known as Ardmore House located near the entrance to the new avenue.
Origin of the Name
The name Ardmore comes from the Irish Aird Mhór, meaning great height or high place. It is also the name of several places in Ireland, most famously a coastal village in County Waterford.
In this case, the name may have been influenced by a residence called Ardmore House, which stood at the head of what became Ardmore Avenue. A 1939 newspaper announcement in the Belfast News-Letter references Ardmore House, Finaghy, confirming the property’s existence before the development of the Ardmore Estate. The house was later linked to Charles Hutchison, the developer of the surrounding streets, and may have lent its name to the estate.
While no official naming decision has been found in surviving records, the association between Ardmore House and the later streets is supported by location and naming customs of the period — it was typical at the time for new housing developments to adopt the names of existing properties in the area.
The name Ardmore Park takes its name from the Ardmore estate which in turn may be tracecd back to Ardmore House, a local residence that predated the estate, with the Irish name Aird Mhór (great height) providing an attractive and resonant identity.
" } , { "id": 186, "pageID": "56501", "title": "Ardmore Park South", "url" : "ardmore-park-south", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Ardmore Park South - - - - BT10 - - - -Ardmore Park South is situated in the Finaghy area of South-West Belfast, just off Finaghy Road North and close to the railway station.
Ardmore Park South was part of a broader suburban expansion known as the Ardmore Estate, which included adjacent streets such as Ardmore Avenue and Ardmore Park. Most of the housing in this estate was completed shortly after the Second World War, during the housing boom of the mid-1940s.
The development was led by Charles Hutchison, a local builder, who was also associated with a residence known as Ardmore House located near the entrance to the new avenue.
Origin of the Name
The name Ardmore comes from the Irish Aird Mhór, meaning great height or high place. It is also the name of several places in Ireland, most famously a coastal village in County Waterford.
In this case, the name may have been influenced by a residence called Ardmore House, which stood at the head of what became Ardmore Avenue. A 1939 newspaper announcement in the Belfast News-Letter references Ardmore House, Finaghy, confirming the property’s existence before the development of the Ardmore Estate. The house was later linked to Charles Hutchison, the developer of the surrounding streets, and may have lent its name to the estate.
While no official naming decision has been found in surviving records, the association between Ardmore House and the later streets is supported by location and naming customs of the period — it was typical at the time for new housing developments to adopt the names of existing properties in the area.
The name Ardmore Park South takes its name from the Ardmore estate which in turn may be tracecd back to Ardmore House, a local residence that predated the estate, with the Irish name Aird Mhór (great height) providing an attractive and resonant identity.
" } , { "id": 187, "pageID": "56502", "title": "Ardmoulin Avenue / Ascaill Ard an Mhuilinn", "url" : "ardmoulin-avenue", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Ardmoulin Avenue / Ascaill Ard an Mhuilinn - - - - BT13 - - - - Ardmoulin Avenue from “Ardmoulin”, the residence of John Chartres, of Falls Flax Spinning and Weaving Company, Falls Road. (Belfast Street Names, John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 188, "pageID": "56503", "title": "Ardmoulin Close / Clós Ard an Mhuilinn", "url" : "ardmoulin-close", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Ardmoulin Close / Clós Ard an Mhuilinn - - - - BT13 - - - - Ardmoulin Close from “Ardmoulin”, the residence of John Chartres, of Falls Flax Spinning and Weaving Company, Falls Road. (Belfast Street Names, John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 189, "pageID": "56504", "title": "Ardmoulin Place / Plás Ard an Mhuilinn", "url" : "ardmoulin-place", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Ardmoulin Place / Plás Ard an Mhuilinn - - - - BT13 - - - - Ardmoulin Place from “Ardmoulin”, the residence of John Chartres, of Falls Flax Spinning and Weaving Company, Falls Road. (Belfast Street Names, John J. Marshall) This street features in the 1850 edition of Henderson’s Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 190, "pageID": "56505", "title": "Ardmoulin Street /Sráid Ard an Mhuilinn", "url" : "ardmoulin-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Ardmoulin Street /Sráid Ard an Mhuilinn - - - - BT12 - - - - Ardmoulin Street from “Ardmoulin”, the residence of John Chartres, of Falls Flax Spinning and Weaving Company, Falls Road. (Belfast Street Names, John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 191, "pageID": "56506", "title": "Ardmoulin Terrace / Ardán Ard an Mhuilinn", "url" : "ardmoulin-terrace", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - - BT12 - - - - Ardmoulin Close from “Ardmoulin”, the residence of John Chartres, of Falls Flax Spinning and Weaving Company, Falls Road. (Belfast Street Names, John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 192, "pageID": "56507", "title": "Ardnaclowney Drive / Céide Ard na Cluanaí", "url" : "ardnaclowney-drive", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Ardnaclowney Drive / Céide Ard na Cluanaí - - - - BT12 - - - -Ardnaclowney Drive
Location: Beechmount, West Belfast
Postcode: BT12
Developed: Mid-1990s
Overview
Ardnaclowney Drive is a residential street located in the Beechmount ward of West Belfast. Developed in the mid-1990s, the street comprises primarily social housing, including bungalows, houses, wheelchair-accessible units, and a sheltered housing complex—Ardnaclowney House, built in 1997 by Habinteg Housing Association. The area is within the Belfast West parliamentary constituency and retains strong links to its linguistic and geographical heritage.
Origins of the Name Clowney
The name Clowney originates from the Irish Cluanaigh (later An Chluanaí), meaning meadowy place or simply the meadows. Historical evidence suggests that by the 17th century, Clowney referred primarily to a small stream, later known as the Clowney Water, and the surrounding townland. The term does not refer to a grand estate, but to local topography—the river, the bridge, and the fertile meadows through which it flowed.
???? Clowney Water and Industrial Legacy
The Clowney Water was a tributary of the Forth/Blackstaff River system. It played a significant role in the development and naming of the area:
Local industry also reflected the name:
Ardnaclowney Drive & Modern Usage
The modern street name Ardnaclowney combines ard (Irish for height or hill) with Clowney, likely intended to evoke hill of the meadows. It follows a common Belfast practice of preserving historic Irish place-names in newer housing developments.
In Summary
The street name Ardnaclowney Drive preserves an ancient name with deep geographical and cultural roots in west Belfast’s Irish heritage. From a 17th-century townland and glen-side stream to a modern residential road, Clowney has evolved—but its name endures, layered into the fabric of the Falls Road area through bridges, bricks, and bungalows.
Sources:
Ardoyne
Irish: Ard Eoin
Meaning: Eoin’s height or Eoin’s hill
Earliest Record: 1606 land lease
Location: North Belfast, off Crumlin Road (historic Ardoyne Village)
Gaelic Name and Meaning
The name Ardoyne comes from the Irish Ard Eoin, meaning Eoin’s height or Eoin’s hill. The word ard means height or high place, while Eoin (a common Gaelic personal name, anglicised as John) refers to a person associated with the location.
Although some older sources suggested Ard Eoghain (Owen’s height), modern place-name research — including from the Northern Ireland Place-Name Project — confirms Ard Eoin as the historically accurate form. The distinction between Eoin and Eoghan was clear in local tradition, and the Irish form implies a high place linked to a person named Eoin from previous times.
Earliest Records
Ardoyne appears in a 1606 lease as a named half-townland in the parish of Shankill. The lease notes Ardoyne as part of what later became Edenderry townland. This confirms the name’s usage during the early Plantation period, suggesting it was already a known Irish site well before Belfast’s urban expansion.
Local tradition also associates Ardoyne with an early Irish settlement, supported by archaeological remains (e.g. ringforts on nearby Cave Hill).
19th-Century Development
In the early 1800s, Ardoyne transformed into an industrial village. In 1815, Michael Andrews relocated his damask weaving works from the city centre to Ardoyne Hill. He built:
By 1901, Ardoyne Village still appeared as a separate place in census records, distinct from Belfast proper. At that time, the area was known for producing high-end textiles: damask woven in Ardoyne carried a Royal Warrant and was used by both the British Royal Family and the Papacy.
Modern Usage
As Belfast expanded, the separate village was absorbed into the city. However, the name Ardoyne survived — in:
Today, Ardoyne refers to a well-known working-class district in North Belfast, preserving the original Gaelic name for the hill and townland.
Sources
Listed in The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1902.
The City Surveyor reported that Mr. R. G. Todd desired the name Ardilea Place for a new street on his property off Ardoyne Avenue, but he (the City Surveyor) was instructed to request Mr. F. McKibbin, Estate Agent for Mr. Todd, to submit other names for consideration. (15th January 1935)
Ardoyne
Irish: Ard Eoin
Meaning: Eoin’s height or Eoin’s hill
Earliest Record: 1606 land lease
Location: North Belfast, off Crumlin Road (historic Ardoyne Village)
Gaelic Name and Meaning
The name Ardoyne comes from the Irish Ard Eoin, meaning Eoin’s height or Eoin’s hill. The word ard means height or high place, while Eoin (a common Gaelic personal name, anglicised as John) refers to a person associated with the location.
Although some older sources suggested Ard Eoghain (Owen’s height), modern place-name research — including from the Northern Ireland Place-Name Project — confirms Ard Eoin as the historically accurate form. The distinction between Eoin and Eoghan was clear in local tradition, and the Irish form implies a high place linked to a person named Eoin from previous times.
Earliest Records
Ardoyne appears in a 1606 lease as a named half-townland in the parish of Shankill. The lease notes Ardoyne as part of what later became Edenderry townland. This confirms the name’s usage during the early Plantation period, suggesting it was already a known Irish site well before Belfast’s urban expansion.
Local tradition also associates Ardoyne with an early Irish settlement, supported by archaeological remains (e.g. ringforts on nearby Cave Hill).
19th-Century Development
In the early 1800s, Ardoyne transformed into an industrial village. In 1815, Michael Andrews relocated his damask weaving works from the city centre to Ardoyne Hill. He built:
By 1901, Ardoyne Village still appeared as a separate place in census records, distinct from Belfast proper. At that time, the area was known for producing high-end textiles: damask woven in Ardoyne carried a Royal Warrant and was used by both the British Royal Family and the Papacy.
Modern Usage
As Belfast expanded, the separate village was absorbed into the city. However, the name Ardoyne survived — in:
Today, Ardoyne refers to a well-known working-class district in North Belfast, preserving the original Gaelic name for the hill and townland.
Sources
Ardoyne
Irish: Ard Eoin
Meaning: Eoin’s height or Eoin’s hill
Earliest Record: 1606 land lease
Location: North Belfast, off Crumlin Road (historic Ardoyne Village)
Gaelic Name and Meaning
The name Ardoyne comes from the Irish Ard Eoin, meaning Eoin’s height or Eoin’s hill. The word ard means height or high place, while Eoin (a common Gaelic personal name, anglicised as John) refers to a person associated with the location.
Although some older sources suggested Ard Eoghain (Owen’s height), modern place-name research — including from the Northern Ireland Place-Name Project — confirms Ard Eoin as the historically accurate form. The distinction between Eoin and Eoghan was clear in local tradition, and the Irish form implies a high place linked to a person named Eoin from previous times.
Earliest Records
Ardoyne appears in a 1606 lease as a named half-townland in the parish of Shankill. The lease notes Ardoyne as part of what later became Edenderry townland. This confirms the name’s usage during the early Plantation period, suggesting it was already a known Irish site well before Belfast’s urban expansion.
Local tradition also associates Ardoyne with an early Irish settlement, supported by archaeological remains (e.g. ringforts on nearby Cave Hill).
19th-Century Development
In the early 1800s, Ardoyne transformed into an industrial village. In 1815, Michael Andrews relocated his damask weaving works from the city centre to Ardoyne Hill. He built:
By 1901, Ardoyne Village still appeared as a separate place in census records, distinct from Belfast proper. At that time, the area was known for producing high-end textiles: damask woven in Ardoyne carried a Royal Warrant and was used by both the British Royal Family and the Papacy.
Modern Usage
As Belfast expanded, the separate village was absorbed into the city. However, the name Ardoyne survived — in:
Today, Ardoyne refers to a well-known working-class district in North Belfast, preserving the original Gaelic name for the hill and townland.
Sources
Ardoyne
Irish: Ard Eoin
Meaning: Eoin’s height or Eoin’s hill
Earliest Record: 1606 land lease
Location: North Belfast, off Crumlin Road (historic Ardoyne Village)
Irish Name and Meaning
The name Ardoyne comes from the Irish Ard Eoin, meaning Eoin’s height or Eoin’s hill. The word ard means height or high place, while Eoin (a common Gaelic personal name, anglicised as John) refers to a person associated with the location.
Although some older sources suggested Ard Eoghain (Owen’s height), modern place-name research — including from the Northern Ireland Place-Name Project — confirms Ard Eoin as the historically accurate form. The distinction between Eoin and Eoghan was clear in local tradition, and the Irish form implies a high place linked to a person named Eoin from previous times.
Earliest Records
Ardoyne appears in a 1606 lease as a named half-townland in the parish of Shankill. The lease notes Ardoyne as part of what later became Edenderry townland. This confirms the name’s usage during the early Plantation period, suggesting it was already a known Irish site well before Belfast’s urban expansion.
Local tradition also associates Ardoyne with an early Irish settlement, supported by archaeological remains (e.g. ringforts on nearby Cave Hill).
19th-Century Development
In the early 1800s, Ardoyne transformed into an industrial village. In 1815, Michael Andrews relocated his damask weaving works from the city centre to Ardoyne Hill. He built:
By 1901, Ardoyne Village still appeared as a separate place in census records, distinct from Belfast proper. At that time, the area was known for producing high-end textiles: damask woven in Ardoyne carried a Royal Warrant and was used by both the British Royal Family and the Papacy.
Modern Usage
As Belfast expanded, the separate village was absorbed into the city. However, the name Ardoyne survived — in:
Today, Ardoyne refers to a well-known working-class district in North Belfast, preserving the original Gaelic name for the hill and townland.
Sources
Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … Road or lane off Crumlin Road near Ardoyne — Ardoyne Road. (15th April 1874).
On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee 2nd February to name a new street at the Victoria Homes site, ‘Ardoyne Road’ Minutes, Improvement Committee, 15th March 1966.
- Further Information - -http://www.holycrossparishbelfast.com/history.html https://www.belfastentries.com/places/ardoyne/.
" } , { "id": 197, "pageID": "56512", "title": "Ardoyne Walk", "url" : "ardoyne-walk", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Ardoyne Walk - - - - BT14 - - - -Ardoyne
Irish: Ard Eoin
Meaning: Eoin’s height or Eoin’s hill
Earliest Record: 1606 land lease
Location: North Belfast, off Crumlin Road (historic Ardoyne Village)
Gaelic Name and Meaning
The name Ardoyne comes from the Irish Ard Eoin, meaning Eoin’s height or Eoin’s hill. The word ard means height or high place, while Eoin (a common Gaelic personal name, anglicised as John) refers to a person associated with the location.
Although some older sources suggested Ard Eoghain (Owen’s height), modern place-name research — including from the Northern Ireland Place-Name Project — confirms Ard Eoin as the historically accurate form. The distinction between Eoin and Eoghan was clear in local tradition, and the Irish form implies a high place linked to a person named Eoin from previous times.
Earliest Records
Ardoyne appears in a 1606 lease as a named half-townland in the parish of Shankill. The lease notes Ardoyne as part of what later became Edenderry townland. This confirms the name’s usage during the early Plantation period, suggesting it was already a known Irish site well before Belfast’s urban expansion.
Local tradition also associates Ardoyne with an early Irish settlement, supported by archaeological remains (e.g. ringforts on nearby Cave Hill).
19th-Century Development
In the early 1800s, Ardoyne transformed into an industrial village. In 1815, Michael Andrews relocated his damask weaving works from the city centre to Ardoyne Hill. He built:
By 1901, Ardoyne Village still appeared as a separate place in census records, distinct from Belfast proper. At that time, the area was known for producing high-end textiles: damask woven in Ardoyne carried a Royal Warrant and was used by both the British Royal Family and the Papacy.
Modern Usage
As Belfast expanded, the separate village was absorbed into the city. However, the name Ardoyne survived — in:
Today, Ardoyne refers to a well-known working-class district in North Belfast, preserving the original Gaelic name for the hill and townland.
Sources
This street takes its name from an Irish-bred, British-trained racehorse Ard Patrick (1899–1923) who won the Derby in 1902. According to Marshall, he was owned by Hr. T. Gubbins, breeder and racehorse owner, of Limerick. (Belfast Street Names, John J. Marshall)
The Committee again considered application, dated 26th ult., from Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart, Solicitors for the Blakiston-Houston Estate Company, that new streets on the above-mentioned estate be named Grand Parade, Ardpatrick Gardens, Blenheim Drive, Trigo Parade, Cicero Gardens, Pommern Parade, Ladas Drive, Ormonde Gardens and Donovan Parade. Resolved – That with the exception of Blenheim Drive the foregoing names be approved, and in the case of Blenheim Drive Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart be requested to submit another name for the Committee’s consideration, in view of the fact that a street having the name Blenheim Street is situated in another area of the city. (22nd July 1930).
" } , { "id": 199, "pageID": "56514", "title": "Ardvarna Crescent", "url" : "ardvarna-crescent", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Ardvarna Crescent - - - - BT4 - - - -Named from Ardvarna, a 19th century house which formerly stood at this location. It was demolished after World War II. The house may in turn have been named after one of two townlands, one in Co. Limerick and the other in Co. Galway.
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the Committee approved of a proposal of Mrs M.H. Neill to name 2 new Streets off Circular Rd. Ardvarna Park and Ardvarna Crescent. (22nd March 1960).
" } , { "id": 200, "pageID": "56515", "title": "Ardvarna Park", "url" : "ardvarna-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Ardvarna Park - - - - BT4 - - - -Named from Ardvarna, a 19th century house which formerly stood at this location. It was demolished after World War II. The house may in turn have been named after one of two townlands, one in Co. Limerick and the other in Co. Galway.
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the Committee approved of a proposal of Mrs M.H. Neill to name 2 new Streets off Circular Rd. Ardvarna Park and Ardvarna Crescent. (22nd March 1960).
" } , { "id": 201, "pageID": "56516", "title": "Argyle Court", "url" : "argyle-court", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Argyle Court - - - - BT13 - - - -Argyle Court
Location: Off Conway Street, West Belfast
Established: In residential use by 1983
Overview: Argyle Court is a small residential cul-de-sac in West Belfast, branching off Conway Street in an area historically known for its industrial development and working-class housing. The surrounding grid of Third to Eighth Streets—commonly known as the Ten Streets—was developed in the 19th century to support mill workers in the rapidly expanding city. Argyle Court likely emerged later as part of later-phase residential development during the 20th century.
Name Origin: The name Argyle is an Anglicised version of Argyll, a historic region in western Scotland and the title of a prominent Scottish dukedom. Its use in Belfast reflects a broader naming convention in the city’s Protestant-majority and unionist areas, where British and Scottish geographical names were used to lend heritage or distinction. Nearby Argyle Street, present by at least 1870 (as recorded in the Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory), likely inspired the naming of Argyle Court.
Cultural and Historical Context: Argyle Court’s development came during a time when West Belfast saw additional modest housing introduced within already established neighbourhoods, responding to population growth and housing needs. Though its layout and naming differ from the earlier, numbered streets nearby, the name Argyle reflects a broader pattern of British and Scottish-influenced street names in the area, such as Northumberland Street and Conway Street.
First Confirmed Residential Use: A death notice published in the Belfast Telegraph on 18 February 1983 lists 6 Argyle Court as a separate address, confirming residential use of the court by that time.
Conclusion: Argyle Court represents a modest yet illustrative example of 20th-century residential growth in Belfast. Added after the original 19th-century street grid, it became part of the evolving neighbourhood landscape in West Belfast. Its name reflects a pattern of Scottish and British place-naming found throughout the area, and its development highlights broader trends in housing provision for working-class communities during a time of continued urban change.
" } , { "id": 202, "pageID": "56517", "title": "Argyle Street", "url" : "argyle-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1867", "content" : " - Argyle Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Argyle Street
Location: Runs between Shankill Road and Cupar Street, West Belfast
Established: Mid-19th century (as Finn Street); renamed Argyle Street in 1867
Overview: Argyle Street is a long-standing residential street in the Shankill area of West Belfast, running from Shankill Road to Cupar Street. Initially known as Finn Street, it appears under that name in The Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory of 1865. In 1867, it was renamed Argyle Street, as recorded in the minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation.
Application of owners of property in Finn Street to change the name of said street to Argyle Street granted. (25th November 1867).
Name Origin: The new name Argyle is derived from Argyll, a region in western Scotland and a noble title within the British peerage—the Duke of Argyll. The renaming fits a broader trend in Victorian Belfast of adopting British and Scottish place names for residential streets, particularly in unionist and Protestant-majority neighbourhoods. The name likely carried cultural and political resonance, signalling a connection with Ulster-Scots identity and wider British heritage.
Historical and Cultural Significance: By the late 19th century, Argyle Street had become a well-established part of Belfast’s urban fabric. It appears in street directories from the 1870s onward with a growing number of residential listings and local trades. Its development paralleled the expansion of West Belfast as a hub of linen manufacturing and working-class housing. The street’s identity and naming influenced the later naming of Argyle Court, a smaller court built off Conway Street in the nearby Falls/Shankill interface area during the 20th century.
Conclusion: Argyle Street illustrates the evolution of Belfast’s street-naming practices and urban development in the second half of the 19th century. Its renaming from Finn Street to Argyle Street in 1867 reflects both municipal planning initiatives and the cultural significance of Scottish and British names in the Shankill district. Its presence helped shape the naming of later nearby housing, such as Argyle Court, and remains part of the city’s layered residential history.
Sources:
The Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory, 1865 (entry under Finn Street)
Belfast Corporation, Town Improvement Committee Minutes, 1867 (record of renaming)
Place-name information and Scottish etymology from the Northern Ireland Place-Name Project
Local directories and maps (late 19th and early 20th centuries)
An application from Messrs White and Kirkpatrick to have a new street on their property, situate off Glen Road, named Arizona Drive, was submitted and referred to the Surveyor for report. (2nd June 1914).
Resolved, That the application of Messrs White & Kirkpatrick to have a new street on their property situate off Glen Road named Arizona Drive, be declined. (6th October 1914).
Resolved, That on the application of Messrs White & Kirkpatrick a new street on their property situate off Glen Road be named Arizona Street. (17th November 1914).
The 1918 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory lists several addresses for Arizona Street with the left hand being more developed. According to elderly local residents, Arizona Street was built in several stages beginning in the first half of the 20th Century by a Belfast man who had moved to Arizona in the southwest of the USA where he had become financially successful. When he returned back to Belfast he decided to build some houses a few miles outside the town centre. Appropriately, he named the street after his promised land of opportunity and wealth: Arizona Street. These first few houses were (and still are) quite grand. One or two were three-storey. Others were two-storey but substantial. In the early years of the street’s development it housed mainly Protestant people, who came to the area to work on the nearby farms. The 1920s Troubles brought a period of upheaval with its residents being forced to move out due to the threat of violence. Consequently, the street and the area around it saw the arrival of more and more Catholic residents as the years went on. In the 1950s and beyond, the street grew in size although the houses did the opposite. Arizona Street a cul-de-sac was made up of terraced houses topped and tailed by the bigger houses built earlier in the century at one end and a row of what had been labourers’ cottages at the other. The entry above is thanks to writer Jim Deeds.
- Further Information - - https://poetryandprayersireland.com" } , { "id": 204, "pageID": "56519", "title": "Arlington Drive", "url" : "arlington-drive", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Arlington Drive - - - - BT10 - - - -The first public reference to Arlington is in a death notice in the Belfast Telegraph (27th December 1882) for Marion Murray at Arlington, Windsor. According to records from the Presbyterian Historical Society discussion about setting up a Boys Residential Club started in 1943 and it appears that the club must have started before 1947 because a report of the Social Services Club for the year 1947 states that the club had been in existence for over 3 years and the work has grown so that it is necessary to move to larger premises in Windsor Avenue. There was an advertisement on behalf of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland for the opening of a Boys Residential Club in ARLINGTON, 26 Windsor Ave by HER EXCELLENCY, THE COUNTESS CRANVILLE, D.C.V.O on (Wed.). 7th May, 1947. The Ulster Star carried a notice indicating that the Presbyterian Church had purchased property with the name Arlington in the Suffolk area of Beflast. It is likely that the street names Arlington Park and Arlington Drive are named after this property.
" } , { "id": 205, "pageID": "56520", "title": "Arlington Park", "url" : "arlington-park", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Arlington Park - - - - BT12 - - - -The first public reference to Arlington is in a death notice in the Belfast Telegraph (27th December 1882) for Marion Murray at Arlington, Windsor. According to records from the Presbyterian Historical Society discussion about setting up a Boys Residential Club started in 1943 and it appears that the club must have started before 1947 because a report of the Social Services Club for the year 1947 states that the club had been in existence for over 3 years and the work has grown so that it is necessary to move to larger premises in Windsor Avenue. There was an advertisement on behalf of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland for the opening of a Boys Residential Club in ARLINGTON, 26 Windsor Ave by HER EXCELLENCY, THE COUNTESS CRANVILLE, D.C.V.O on (Wed.). 7th May, 1947. The Ulster Star carried a notice indicating that the Presbyterian Church had purchased property with the name Arlington in the Suffolk area of Beflast. It is likely that the street names Arlington Park and Arlington Drive are named after this property.
" } , { "id": 206, "pageID": "56521", "title": "Armitage Close", "url" : "armitage-close", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - - That on the application of the owner Sir Daniel Dixon, three new streets on his property situate off Mersey Street be named: 'Armitage Street', 'Banbury Street' and 'Chelsea Street'. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 6th July 1898. Armitage Street features in The Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory 1899. It no longer exists – instead there is Armitage Close. Armitage Street features in The Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory 1899. It no longer exists – instead there is Armitage Close." } , { "id": 207, "pageID": "56522", "title": "Arney Close", "url" : "arney-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Cregagh estate was built 1945-1950 “Brick, Stone, Concrete and Steel in The Built Fabric of Twentieth-Century Belfast - Paul Larmour in Boal and Royle. The Arney River is in County Fermanagh which flows from Lower Lough MacNean into Upper Lough Erne." } , { "id": 208, "pageID": "56523", "title": "Arnon Street / Sráid Earnáin", "url" : "arnon-street", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Arnon Street / Sráid Earnáin - - - - BT13 - - - -Arnon Street
Location: Carrick Hill, North Belfast
Irish: Sráid Earnáin
Origin of name:
The origin of the name Arnon is uncertain. It may have biblical associations — the River Arnon is mentioned in the Hebrew Scriptures as a boundary between Moab and Israel — but no definitive record explains why this name was chosen. Many streets in Victorian Belfast adopted biblical or classical names, and Arnon Street may follow that pattern, though without clear documentation.
Date of establishment:
Arnon Street was laid out in the early 1850s, appearing in the 1852 Belfast Street Directory as a new street off Trinity Street, with no houses yet constructed. The OSNI Second Edition map (c.1838–1862) shows the street fully laid out during this period. House construction followed soon after, and by 1861, the street was fully occupied, with more than 40 residences listed in that year’s directory.
Street context (from historical mapping):
Arnon Street was introduced as part of a coordinated phase of residential development in Carrick Hill, north of Belfast city centre. The OSNI map shows it among a growing network of compact streets, including:
These streets formed a regular, gridded pattern typical of Belfast’s mid-19th-century housing developments, reflecting structured planning in response to urban population growth.
Development and early residents:
By the mid-to-late 1850s, Arnon Street was fully developed with brick-built terraced houses. The 1861 Belfast Street Directory lists early residents working in skilled trades and clerical roles — city officials, upholsterers, insurance agents, and labourers — reflecting the demographic mix of working and lower-middle-class households in the Carrick Hill area at the time.
Summary:
Laid out and developed in the early 1850s, Arnon Street was part of a wider programme of residential expansion in Carrick Hill. Surrounded by similarly scaled streets such as Upton Street, Park Street, and California Street, it formed part of the distinctive urban grid that shaped North Belfast during the Victorian period. While the source of its name remains uncertain, Arnon Street’s form and history are emblematic of Belfast’s structured growth in the post-Famine decades.
Sources:
1852 & 1861 Belfast Street Directories;
OSNI Second Edition Map (c.1838–62);
Griffith’s Valuation (1860–62);
LennonWylie.co.uk.
" } , { "id": 209, "pageID": "56524", "title": "Arosa Crescent", "url" : "arosa-crescent", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Arosa Crescent - - - - BT15 - - - - An appeal in X formerly Twitter yieilded the following results: Arosa Bay was an especially picturesque and familiar anchorage on the west coast of Spain, esp to Royal Navy from Edward Burke, Assistant Professor in History of War, at UCD and from JJ O'Neill who wrote: Arosa Bay was a destination for cruises from Belfast - this is from Northern Whig 30/3/1930, just before Arosa Parade was named. - Further Information - -Ría de Arousa at www.turismo.gal
" } , { "id": 210, "pageID": "56525", "title": "Arosa Parade", "url" : "arosa-parade", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Arosa Parade - - - - BT15 - - - -An appeal in X formerly Twitter yieilded the following results: Arosa Bay was an especially picturesque and familiar anchorage on the west coast of Spain, esp to Royal Navy from Edward Burke, Assistant Professor in History of War, at UCD and from JJ ONeill who wrote: Arosa Bay was a destination for cruises from Belfast - this is from Northern Whig 30/3/1930, just before Arosa Parade was named.
Resolved – That the name Aroza Street for a new street on Mr. F. Mulligan’s property, situated off York Road, be disapproved. (4th March 1930).
Resolved – That the name Arosa Parade be approved for new street on the property of Mr. Francis Mulligan, situated off York Road. (28th October 1930).
- Further Information - -Ría de Arousa at www.turismo.gal
" } , { "id": 211, "pageID": "56526", "title": "Arosa Park", "url" : "arosa-park", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Arosa Park - - - - BT15 - - - -Arosa Park is a development which forms a section of Glasgow Street.
An appeal in X formerly Twitter yieilded the following results: Arosa Bay was an especially picturesque and familiar anchorage on the west coast of Spain, esp to Royal Navy from Edward Burke, Assistant Professor in History of War, at UCD and from JJ ONeill who wrote: Arosa Bay was a destination for cruises from Belfast - this is from Northern Whig 30/3/1930, just before Arosa Parade was named.
- Further Information - -Ría de Arousa at www.turismo.gal
" } , { "id": 212, "pageID": "56527", "title": "Arran Court / Cúirt Árann", "url" : "arran-court", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Arran Court / Cúirt Árann - - - - BT5 - - - -This street in Short Strand, like the older Arran Street, is likely to be named after the Earl of Arran (Irish peerage). See Arran Street for the origin of this name.
" } , { "id": 213, "pageID": "56528", "title": "Arran Street / Sráid Árann", "url" : "arran-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1879", "content" : " - Arran Street / Sráid Árann - - - - BT5 - - - -This street in Short Strand appears at first glance to be named after the Isle of Arran in Scotland. Superficially, it appears to be part of a small group of street-names derived from British and Irish place-names, which originally included Clyde Street, Moira Street and Altcar Street. If so, this would be a rather odd hotch-potch of place-names: an Ulster town, a Scottish island, a Scottish river and a Northern English village. However, there is good reason to believe that these are not simply geographical names, but rather names of, or connected with, a group of peers: Baron Clyde, Earl of Moira and the Earl of Seftons estate at Altcar. It is, therefore, likely that Arran Street too is named after a peer, namely the Earl of Arran. However, there are two separate titles of this name, one in the Scottish peerage and one in the Irish peerage. Despite the spelling with two Rs, the Irish title refers to the Aran Islands (Ir. Oileáin Árann) in Galway Bay. The title is held by the Gore family. During the 19th century they were major landowners in Cos. Mayo and Donegal. Philip York Gore, 4th Earl of Arran (1801-84), held 29,644 acres in Co. Mayo and 6,883 acres in Co. Donegal in 1876 (Local Government Board). He also had a career as a diplomat. It seems most likely that Arran Street is named after the 4th Earl (Irish peerage) or a previous holder of the title, but evidence is wanting to prove this with certainty.
That on the application of Samuel White the new street off Clyde Place be named Arran Street. (27th August 1879).
" } , { "id": 214, "pageID": "56529", "title": "Arrol Way", "url" : "arrol-way", "intro" : "BT3", "content" : " - Arrol Way - - - - BT3 - - - -Arrol Way
Location: Arrol Way is a short road on Queen’s Island in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast (postal code BT3 9EQ). It branches off Queen’s Road near the Titanic Belfast visitor centre and Titanic Boulevard, formerly the site of Harland & Wolff’s North Yard.
Established: The name Arrol Way was formally approved in April 2012 as part of the Titanic Quarter redevelopment. At a Belfast City Council naming committee meeting on 16 April 2012, Titanic Quarter Ltd proposed Arrol Way – Off Queen’s Road, BT3, which was accepted along with another thematic name (Olympic Way). Thus the street name dates from around the time Titanic Belfast opened in 2012.
Overview: Arrol Way is a modern street built during the regeneration of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard lands into the mixed-use Titanic Quarter. It is a short cul-de-sac or access road leading to contemporary offices and amenities adjacent to Titanic Belfast. Its modern usage is primarily as part of the Titanic Quarter business and heritage district. Aside from serving current commercial and heritage sites, Arrol Way itself has no earlier history as a roadway – it did not exist during the shipyard era.
Name Origin: Arrol Way is almost certainly a commemorative name referencing Sir William Arrol and the famous Arrol Gantry of Harland & Wolff. Sir William Arrol & Co. (Glasgow) built the gigantic Arrol Gantry in 1907–1908 over the Titanic-class slipways on Queen’s Island. The Arrol Gantry was a 6,000‑ton, 840‑ft long steel frame that served as an overhead crane structure for building RMS Olympic, Titanic and Britannic. It remained in use through the 1960s before being demolished around 1970. The naming of Arrol Way is not due to a continuous historic street, but rather honors that legacy. Titanic Belfast’s exhibits even include a 20‑m steel scaffold alluding to the Arrol Gantry used in Titanic’s construction. In short, Arrol Way’s name evokes the giant Arrol Gantry and its builder.
Historical Significance: The name recalls Belfast’s golden age of shipbuilding. The Arrol Gantry was one of the most important structures on Queen’s Island, enabling the simultaneous construction and launch of the Olympic-class liners. By choosing Arrol, the developers linked the new street to the Titanic-era heritage that the Titanic Quarter celebrates. While Arrol Way itself did not exist in the early 20th century, its name is a tribute to that past. (The Arrol Gantry once overshadowed the area, and today only the two giant Samson & Goliath cranes from the 1960s–1970s remain.)
Other nearby street names in Titanic Quarter use a similar motif. For example, Olympic Way (named for RMS Olympic, Titanic’s sister ship) reflects the shipyard slipways. These names form a thematic set: Titanic Boulevard, Olympic Way, and Arrol Way all commemorate the construction of the Olympic-class liners on Queen’s Island. Thus Arrol Way fits into a pattern of naming roads after shipbuilders, vessels, and infrastructure from Belfast’s maritime history.
Conclusion: Arrol Way is a modern street born of the Titanic Quarter redevelopment, named in 2012 by Titanic Quarter Ltd. Its name pays homage to Sir William Arrol and the historic Arrol Gantry that once spanned the Titanic slipways. Although the gantry was demolished by 1970, Arrol Way’s naming helps to keep the memory of Belfast’s shipbuilding heritage alive amid the new urban waterfront. The nearby street Olympic Way similarly evokes the shipyard past, underscoring the area’s origins.
Sources:
Kinallen Court, Dromara Street and Artana Street all appear to have been developed around the same time which was in the early years of the twenty century from 1904-1908. The three names would appear to come from neighbouring townlands in County Down though the spelling of Artana is slightly different - Ardtanagh.
That on the application of the owner Mr Samuel Herald, three new sheets on his property, situate off Ormeau Road, be named Artana Street, Dromora Street and Kinallen Street. (Improvement Committee, 10th May 1904).
" } , { "id": 216, "pageID": "56531", "title": "Arthur Lane", "url" : "arthur-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Arthur Lane takes its name from the Earl of Donegall – Arthur Chichester." } , { "id": 217, "pageID": "56532", "title": "Arthur Square", "url" : "arthur-square", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Arthur Square was named after the Earl of Donegall – Arthur Chichester. It was listed in the 1819, Belfast Street Directory. The 1839 edition of Martin’s Belfast Directory lists people living in Arthur Square." } , { "id": 218, "pageID": "56533", "title": "Arthur Street", "url" : "arthur-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1790", "content" : " - Arthur Street - - - - BT1 - - - -Arthur Street, so called from the rather curious fact that there were five Earls of Donegall in reregular succession for more than 150 years (1647 to 1799) all named Arthur Chichester, in honour of one of whom this street received its name (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. i, 1877, p. 529-30).
Perhaps it is most likely to be named after the 5th Earl who held the title in 1790 when the street-name is first recorded. He was created Baron Fisherwick in this year and created Marquess of Donegall and Earl of Belfast in the following year. See also Chichester Street.
- Further Information - -Arthur Chichester, 1st Marquess of Donegall, in the Dictionary of Irish Biography
Portrait by Thomas Gainsborough of Arthur Chichester, 1st Marquess of Donegall, in NMNI collection
" } , { "id": 219, "pageID": "56534", "title": "Arundel Courts / Cúirteanna Arundel", "url" : "arundel-courts", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Arundel Courts / Cúirteanna Arundel - - - - BT12 - - - -Arundel Street, Walk, and Court (Grosvenor Road area, West Belfast)
Origin of Name: The name Arundel may be taken from the historic town and castle of Arundel in West Sussex, England. This was a common practice during the Victorian expansion of Belfast, when new streets were frequently named after English places or aristocratic titles. Other nearby streets like Venice, Genoa, and Naples reflect a similar naming trend.
Historical Timeline:
Redevelopment and Legacy:
By the 1970s, Arundel Street and the surrounding area had fallen into disrepair. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) undertook a major redevelopment of the Grosvenor Road area. As part of this regeneration, Arundel Street was demolished and replaced with modern housing.
To preserve local identity and memory, the name Arundel was retained in the newly named:
These new developments were in place by 1979–1980, as confirmed by housing records and a Belfast News-Letter appointment notice for a Resident Warden at Arundel House, Roden Street (3 April 1980).
Irish Language Forms: On bilingual signage:
Conclusion:
The Arundel name in Belfast spans over 150 years of history. From a Victorian-era residential street established by 1874, it has endured through redevelopment and still identifies a living, residential community in west Belfast.
Sources:
Arundel Street, Walk, and Court (Grosvenor Road area, West Belfast)
Origin of Name: The name Arundel may be taken from the historic town and castle of Arundel in West Sussex, England. This was a common practice during the Victorian expansion of Belfast, when new streets were frequently named after English places or aristocratic titles. Other nearby streets like Venice, Genoa, and Naples reflect a similar naming trend.
Historical Timeline:
Redevelopment and Legacy:
By the 1970s, Arundel Street and the surrounding area had fallen into disrepair. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) undertook a major redevelopment of the Grosvenor Road area. As part of this regeneration, Arundel Street was demolished and replaced with modern housing.
To preserve local identity and memory, the name Arundel was retained in the newly named:
These new developments were in place by 1979–1980, as confirmed by housing records and a Belfast News-Letter appointment notice for a Resident Warden at Arundel House, Roden Street (3 April 1980).
Irish Language Forms: On bilingual signage:
Conclusion:
The Arundel name in Belfast spans over 150 years of history. From a Victorian-era residential street established by 1874, it has endured through redevelopment and still identifies a living, residential community in west Belfast.
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Location: Knock, East Belfast
When approved: Resolved - That the names Ascot Park and Ascot Gardens be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Thomas McGeough situated off Knock Road. (21st May 1935)
Origin of name: Likely named after the English town of Ascot, known for its racecourse and long-standing associations with upper-class leisure culture.
Background: Ascot Gardens was developed as part of a private housing scheme in the mid-1930s. Houses were designed by architect Matthew C. Logan in 1936, and by 1939 addresses on the street appear in local records. A property advertisement referencing the street was published in the Belfast Telegraph on 8 October 1937. The name may reflect a wider trend in suburban East Belfast during this period, where English place-names were favoured for new developments, perhaps for their genteel or aspirational connotations.
Notes: One of several streets in the area carrying the Ascot name, alongside Ascot Park and Ascot Mews.
Sources:
Belfast Telegraph, 8 October 1937 (property advert)
Dictionary of Irish Architects: Matthew C. Logan, 1936 design for houses at Ascot Gardens
Campbell College Register (1939): resident listed at 27 Ascot Gardens
Belfast Street Directories (1950s–1960s)
Location: Off Knockmount Park, near Ascot Park, East Belfast
First recorded: Early 1980s
Origin of name: Continuation of the Ascot naming theme established locally; Mews is a term historically linked to stables, now commonly used for small residential developments.
Background: Ascot Mews was added in the early 1980s as a modest cul-de-sac development behind Knockmount Park. It does not appear in local records or photographs from 1980, indicating that it was a relatively late addition to the area. The choice of name likely follows the existing street pattern, maintaining continuity with nearby Ascot Gardens and Ascot Park.
Notes: While newer than its neighbouring streets, Ascot Mews completes the trio of Ascot names in this part of Knock.
Sources:
East Belfast: Paintings and Stories by Philip Orr, 2020 (1980 photograph of Knockmount Park before Ascot Mews)
Belfast City Council street naming records (late 20th century, inferred from housing development patterns)
Location: Off Knock Road, East Belfast
When approved: Resolved - That the names Ascot Park and Ascot Gardens be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Thomas McGeough situated off Knock Road. (21st May 1935)
Origin of name: Probably named with reference to Ascot in Berkshire, England — a place strongly associated with horse racing and social prestige.
Background: Ascot Park was developed on the grounds of the former Knock Farm (later Eden House), a prominent property in the area until its demolition in the 1930s. Residential addresses are recorded from the early 1940s, and by 1951 the street appears in official directories with occupied homes. The naming of the street fits with contemporary patterns in suburban development, where familiar English names were often used, possibly to lend a sense of distinction or connection to broader British identity.
Notes: The area retains some visual links to its earlier rural history, though the farm itself has long since disappeared beneath suburban housing.
Sources:
East Belfast: Paintings and Stories by Philip Orr, 2020 (Knock Farm and Eden House history)
Belfast Street Directory (1951): addresses 88–104 Ascot Park listed
Belfast Street Lists (1950s–1960s)
On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee: Ashfield Estate : Ashmount Park, Ashmount Grove, Ashbrook Drive, Ashbrook Crescent, Ashford Green, Ashmount Place (gables only fronting thereto), Ashburn Green. ... (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
At one point Ashfield House and Ashfield Diary were part of Ashfield estate. The names of streets beginning with Ash acknowledge the history of the estate/house.
" } , { "id": 225, "pageID": "56540", "title": "Ashbrook Drive", "url" : "ashbrook-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1949", "content" : " - Ashbrook Drive - - - - BT4 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee: Ashfield Estate : Ashmount Park, Ashmount Grove, Ashbrook Drive, Ashbrook Crescent, Ashford Green, Ashmount Place (gables only fronting thereto), Ashburn Green. .. (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
At one point Ashfield House and Ashfield Diary were part of Ashfield estate. The names of streets beginning with Ash acknowledge the history of the estate/house.
" } , { "id": 226, "pageID": "56541", "title": "Ashburn Green", "url" : "ashburn-green", "intro" : "BT4; year approved:1949", "content" : " - Ashburn Green - - - - BT4 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee. Ashfield Estate : Ashmount Park, Ashmount Grove, Ashbrook Drive, Ashbrook Crescent, Ashford Green, Ashmount Place (gables only fronting thereto), Ashburn Green. ... (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
At one point Ashfield House and Ashfield Diary were part of Ashfield estate. The names of streets beginning with Ash acknowledge the history of the estate/house.
" } , { "id": 227, "pageID": "56542", "title": "Ashburne Mews", "url" : "ashburne-mews", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Ashburne Mews - - - - BT7 - - - -Ashburne Mews, like Ashburne Place, is named after Edward Gibson (1837-1913), Baron Ashbourne, Lord Chancellor of Ireland (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph 03/03/41).
" } , { "id": 228, "pageID": "56543", "title": "Ashburne Place", "url" : "ashburne-place", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Ashburne Place - - - - BT7 - - - -Ashburne Place, like the earlier Ashburne Street (at first spelled Ashbourne), is named after Edward Gibson (1837-1913), Baron Ashbourne, Lord Chancellor of Ireland (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph 03/03/41). This is one of a number of streets off Dublin Road which commemorate pro-Union peers. The group includes Salisbury, Hartington, Ventry, Pakenham and Apsley. Ashburne Place was created when Ashburne Street was redeveloped c. 1985.
Application of Messrs R.J. McConnell and Co. New streets on their property be named: 2 streets off Agnes Street - Glenfarne Street and Charleyville Street; 2 streets off Old Park Road Gracebell Street and Mayfair Street, 4 streets off Dublin Road Ashbourne Street, Salisbury Street, Hartington Street Hardcastle Street. Mr McConnell was requested to choose another name instead of Maryville Avenue as the word avenue is not suitable. Town Improvements Committee: 13th October 1886.
" } , { "id": 229, "pageID": "56544", "title": "Ashdale Street", "url" : "ashdale-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - -The Committee request the owners to submit other names for the streets hitherto known as First Street, Second Street, Third Street & Fourth Street at Bloomfield, as there are similar names for streets in other parts of the City. Resolved, That the Surveyor be authorised to carry out the work. (16th March 1898).
That on application of the owners Messrs Sinclair and Boyd (see below for further information) the names of four new streets on their property siutate off Bloomfield Avenue hithertoo known as First Street, Second Street, Third Street, Fourth Street, be changed to Avondale Street; Oakdale Street; Elmdale Street; and Ashdale Street. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 6th April 1898.
" } , { "id": 230, "pageID": "56545", "title": "Ashdene Drive", "url" : "ashdene-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Ashdene Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -Appears to have been created as a name variant on Ashfield, originally a house name and applied to several streets in the same neighbourhood. As far as we are aware, there is no evidence for a house or other place called Ashdene apart from Ashdene Drive.
See Ashfield Court / Crescent / Drive / Gardens.
On the application of Messrs. F. B. McKee & Co. Ltd., 9 Shore Road, it was Resolved - That the name Ashdene Drive be approved for a new street on Messrs. McKees property, situate off Glandore Avenue. (3rd April 1928).
" } , { "id": 231, "pageID": "56546", "title": "Ashfield Court", "url" : "ashfield-court", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Ashfield Court - - - - BT15 - - - -The Ashfield streets (Ashfield Court / Crescent / Drive / Gardens) would appear to be named after Ashfield estate which is shown on the OSNI Historical Second Edition (1846 - 1862). DESIRABLE INVESTMENT. To be Sold by Private CONTRACT, ASHFIELD HOUSE, Offices, Garden, and Grounds, situate on the Antrim and Skegoneill Roads, containing about 5½ acres, as at present in the possession of Mr. Thomas MClelland, Solicitor, held for Ever, at the yearly rent of £80. Also the Parcel of LAND adjoining, containing 31 Acres, held in Perpetuity, subject to the yearly rent of £42. Apply to WILLIAM HARTLEY & CO., 16 Waring Street, Belfast,1st March, 1879. (Northern Whig - Tuesday 04 March 1879).
Note the name Ashfield has been used elsewhere in Belfast, e.g. Ashfield House on Ravenhill Road and Ashfield Street off Castlereagh Road, neither of which still exist.
" } , { "id": 232, "pageID": "56547", "title": "Ashfield Crescent", "url" : "ashfield-crescent", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1922", "content" : " - Ashfield Crescent - - - - BT15 - - - -The Ashfield streets (Ashfield Court / Crescent / Drive / Gardens) would appear to be named after Ashfield estate which is shown on the OSNI Historical Second Edition (1846 - 1862). DESIRABLE INVESTMENT. To be Sold by Private CONTRACT, ASHFIELD HOUSE, Offices, Garden, and Grounds, situate on the Antrim and Skegoneill Roads, containing about 5½ acres, as at present in the possession of Mr. Thomas MClelland, Solicitor, held for Ever, at the yearly rent of £80. Also the Parcel of LAND adjoining, containing 31 Acres, held in Perpetuity, subject to the yearly rent of £42. Apply to WILLIAM HARTLEY & CO., 16 Waring Street, Belfast,1st March, 1879. (Northern Whig - Tuesday 04 March 1879).
Note the name Ashfield has been used elsewhere in Belfast, e.g. Ashfield House on Ravenhill Road and Ashfield Street off Castlereagh Road, neither of which still exist.
On the application of Mr. F. B. McKee, it was Resolved – That a new street on his property situate off Glandore Avenue be named Ashfield Crescent. (17th January 1922).
Resolved – That on the application of Messrs. F. B. McKee & Co. Ltd., the names Ashfield Crescent East and Ashfield Crescent South be approved for new streets on their property, situate off Glandore Avenue, near Antrim Road. (8th March 1927)
" } , { "id": 233, "pageID": "56548", "title": "Ashfield Drive", "url" : "ashfield-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1927", "content" : " - Ashfield Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -The Ashfield streets (Ashfield Court / Crescent / Drive / Gardens) would appear to be named after Ashfield estate which is shown on the OSNI Historical Second Edition (1846 - 1862). DESIRABLE INVESTMENT. To be Sold by Private CONTRACT, ASHFIELD HOUSE, Offices, Garden, and Grounds, situate on the Antrim and Skegoneill Roads, containing about 5½ acres, as at present in the possession of Mr. Thomas MClelland, Solicitor, held for Ever, at the yearly rent of £80. Also the Parcel of LAND adjoining, containing 31 Acres, held in Perpetuity, subject to the yearly rent of £42. Apply to WILLIAM HARTLEY & CO., 16 Waring Street, Belfast,1st March, 1879. (Northern Whig - Tuesday 04 March 1879).
Note the name Ashfield has been used elsewhere in Belfast, e.g. Ashfield House on Ravenhill Road and Ashfield Street off Castlereagh Road, neither of which still exist.
Resolved – That on the application of Messrs. F. B. McKee & Co. Ltd., the names Ashfield Crescent East and Ashfield Crescent South be approved for new streets on their property, situate off Glandore Avenue, near Antrim Road. (8th March 1927)
Submitted application, dated 1st inst., from Messrs. F. B. McKee & Co. Ltd. to have the name Ashfield Drive approved for a new street on their property situate off Glandore Avenue, in substitution for the name Ashfield Crescent East, which was approved by the Committee on 8th March last. Resolved – That the application be granted. (6th September 1927).
" } , { "id": 234, "pageID": "56549", "title": "Ashfield Gardens", "url" : "ashfield-gardens", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Ashfield Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - -The Ashfield streets (Ashfield Court / Crescent / Drive / Gardens) would appear to be named after Ashfield estate which is shown on the OSNI Historical Second Edition (1846 - 1862).
DESIRABLE INVESTMENT. To be Sold by Private CONTRACT, ASHFIELD HOUSE, Offices, Garden, and Grounds, situate on the Antrim and Skegoneill Roads, containing about 5½ acres, as at present in the possession of Mr. Thomas MClelland, Solicitor, held for Ever, at the yearly rent of £80. Also the Parcel of LAND adjoining, containing 31 Acres, held in Perpetuity, subject to the yearly rent of £42. Apply to WILLIAM HARTLEY & CO., 16 Waring Street, Belfast,1st March, 1879. (Northern Whig - Tuesday 04 March 1879).
With reference to the communications dated 24th ult., and 18th inst., from Mr. R. McConnell, 2 Skegoniel Parade, on behalf of the tenants of houses in Skegoniel Parade to have another name given to that thoroughfare, the Assistant City Surveyor reported that the Housing Committee offered no objection to the proposal to change the name to Ashfield Gardens.
Resolved - That the change of name be approved. (28th April 1925).
Note the name Ashfield has been used elsewhere in Belfast, e.g. Ashfield House on Ravenhill Road and Ashfield Street off Castlereagh Road, neither of which still exist.
" } , { "id": 235, "pageID": "56550", "title": "Ashford Green", "url" : "ashford-green", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1949", "content" : " - Ashford Green - - - - BT4 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee. Ashfield Estate : Ashmount Park, Ashmount Grove, Ashbrook Drive, Ashbrook Crescent, Ashford Green, Ashmount Place (gables only fronting thereto), Ashburn Green. ... (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
At one point Ashfield House and Ashfield Diary were part of Ashfield estate. The names of streets beginning with Ash acknowledge the history of the estate/house.
" } , { "id": 236, "pageID": "56551", "title": "Ashgrove Park", "url" : "ashgrove-park", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1905", "content" : " - Ashgrove Park - - - - BT14 - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs R. J. McConnell and Co, two new streets on their property at Cliftonville be named Knutsford Drive and Ashgrove Park. (Improvement Committee, 19th September 1905).
" } , { "id": 237, "pageID": "56552", "title": "Ashleigh Manor", "url" : "ashleigh-manor", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Ashleigh Manor - - - - BT9 - - - -Ashleigh was the home of Joseph Hugh Lytles family from the early 1880s. He was the son of former Lord Mayor John Lytle, and ran the seed and tea business founded by his father. After the Lytles moved out, the house was sold to a school, which became known as Ashleigh House School.
In 1987 Ashleigh House School was amalgamated with Princess Gardens School to become Hunterhouse College.
Ashleigh Manor takes its name from the former Ashleigh House School which no longer exists.
" } , { "id": 238, "pageID": "56553", "title": "Ashley Avenue", "url" : "ashley-avenue", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Ashley Avenue - - - - BT9 - - - -The first newspaper mention of Ashley Avenue is in the Belfast News-Letter on 16 Aug 1860. Two years later there is an advert for an auction for Ashley House in the Belfast Morning News on 25 Apr 1862.
Surmise: Ashley Avenue may take its name from Ashley House.
" } , { "id": 239, "pageID": "56554", "title": "Ashley Drive", "url" : "ashley-drive", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1931", "content" : " - Ashley Drive - - - - BT9 - - - -The first newspaper mention of any of the Ashley streets Ashley Avenue/Drive/Mews was Ashley Avenue in the Belfast News-Letter on 16 Aug 1860. Two years later there was an advert for an auction for Ashley House in the Belfast Morning News on 25 Apr 1862.
Surmise: Ashley Avenue may take its name from Ashley House and in turn Ashley Drive and Mews take their names from their proximity to Ashley Avenue.
Resolved – That the name Ashley Drive be approved for a new street off Ashley Avenue on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster. (18th March 1931).
" } , { "id": 240, "pageID": "56555", "title": "Ashley Gardens", "url" : "ashley-gardens", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Ashley Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - -Lady Ashley, on becoming entitled to the property, granted leases, the Marquis of Donegall having died on the 20th October, 1888, leaving the present applicant, Lady Harriet Ashley, his only child surviving, who thereupon succeeded, and was at present benefically entitled to the estates for lIfe. Portion of the lands so settled are suitable and immediately available for building purposes. Portion of the property in Belfast particularly referred to in the affidavit was in the neighbourhood of Lodge Road, better known as Cliftonville Road; also, ground in Cromac in the east side of the public road leading from Belfast to Newtownbreda, containing 16a. 8r. 15p, statute measure, exclusive of the Ormeau Cricket Ground; also, ground on the south-west side of Donegall Street and south side of Church Street; ground on the south west corner of Corn Market. (Report in the Belfast Newsletter - on Wednesday 23 July 1884).
Lady Harriet Ashley was mentioned in the Town Improvement Committee minutes of 21st January 1885 with land in the Cliftonville Road area.
There was an advertisement in the Belfast Telegraph on Friday 10 June 1898 for houses in Ashley Gardens.
Surmise: Ashley Gardens may have been called after Lady Harriet Ashley.
" } , { "id": 241, "pageID": "56556", "title": "Ashley Mews", "url" : "ashley-mews", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Ashley Mews - - - - BT9 - - - -The first newspaper mention of any of the Ashley streets Ashley Avenue/Drive/Mews was Ashley Avenue in the Belfast News-Letter on 16 Aug 1860. Two years later there was an advert for an auction for Ashley House in the Belfast Morning News on 25 Apr 1862.
Surmise: Ashley Avenue may take its name from Ashley House and in turn Ashley Drive and Mews take their names from their proximity to Ashley Avenue.
This entry for Ashley Mews requires further research to establish when it was officilally named.
" } , { "id": 242, "pageID": "56557", "title": "Ashmore Place", "url" : "ashmore-place", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Ashmore Place - - - - BT13 - - - -In his book Away Up Thonder Bobby Foster, Shankill local historian states that Ashmore Street was called after the Ashmore family.
Records indicate the Ashmore family took on ten building lots in the new Shankill development (an exceptionally high number). In essence, the Ashmores acted as property developers or significant investors in the new streets being laid out on Belfast’s western side. This is confirmed by the Tithe Applotment Books of 1826 for Shankill parish, which record John and Richard Ashmore as substantial occupiers of land in the New Enclosure townland . Both Jno. Ashmore and Richd. Ashmore are listed under New Enclosure in 1826, indicating they held property there. The New Enclosure was a section of the Town Parks west of the old town, precisely the area that would later include new working-class streets off the Shankill Road. The Ashmores’ involvement implies they likely leased plots from the Donegall estate and perhaps built houses or tenements as Belfast’s population boomed. Indeed, between 1822 and 1831 the Donegall estate granted many perpetual building leases to local entrepreneurs , and the Ashmores were clearly among those investing in Belfast’s growth.
- Further information - -The 1822 Settlement of the Donegall Estates by W. A. Maguire in Irish Economic and Social History Vol. 3 (1976), pp. 17-32.
" } , { "id": 243, "pageID": "56558", "title": "Ashmore Street", "url" : "ashmore-street", "intro" : "BT13; first appears: 1852 BPUD", "content" : " - Ashmore Street - - - - First appears: 1852 BPUD - - - -In his book Away Up Thonder Bobby Foster, Shankill local historian states that Ashmore Street was called after the Ashmore family.
Records indicate the Ashmore family took on ten building lots in the new Shankill development (an exceptionally high number). In essence, the Ashmores acted as property developers or significant investors in the new streets being laid out on Belfast’s western side. This is confirmed by the Tithe Applotment Books of 1826 for Shankill parish, which record John and Richard Ashmore as substantial occupiers of land in the New Enclosure townland . Both Jno. Ashmore and Richd. Ashmore are listed under New Enclosure in 1826, indicating they held property there. The New Enclosure was a section of the Town Parks west of the old town, precisely the area that would later include new working-class streets off the Shankill Road. The Ashmores’ involvement implies they likely leased plots from the Donegall estate and perhaps built houses or tenements as Belfast’s population boomed. Indeed, between 1822 and 1831 the Donegall estate granted many perpetual building leases to local entrepreneurs , and the Ashmores were clearly among those investing in Belfast’s growth.
There was an an advertisement in the Belfast News-Letter on Friday 18 June 1852 advertising ground in various streets including Ashmore Street.
The 1822 Settlement of the Donegall Estates by W. A. Maguire in Irish Economic and Social History Vol. 3 (1976), pp. 17-32.
" } , { "id": 244, "pageID": "56559", "title": "Ashmount Grove", "url" : "ashmount-grove", "intro" : "BT4; year approved:1949", "content" : " - Ashmount Grove - - - - BT4 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee. Ashfield Estate : Ashmount Park, Ashmount Grove, Ashbrook Drive, Ashbrook Crescent, Ashford Green, Ashmount Place (gables only fronting thereto), Ashburn Green.... (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
At one point Ashfield House and Ashfield Diary were part of Ashfield estate. The names of streets beginning with Ash acknowledge the history of the estate/house.
" } , { "id": 245, "pageID": "56560", "title": "Ashmount Park", "url" : "ashmount-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved:1949", "content" : " - Ashmount Park - - - - BT4 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee. Ashfield Estate : Ashmount Park, Ashmount Grove, Ashbrook Drive, Ashbrook Crescent, Ashford Green, Ashmount Place (gables only fronting thereto), Ashburn Green. ... (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
At one point Ashfield House and Ashfield Diary were part of Ashfield estate. The names of streets beginning with Ash acknowledge the history of the estate/house.
" } , { "id": 246, "pageID": "56561", "title": "Ashmount Place", "url" : "ashmount-place", "intro" : "BT4; year approved:1949", "content" : " - Ashmount Place - - - - BT4 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee. Ashfield Estate : Ashmount Park, Ashmount Grove, Ashbrook Drive, Ashbrook Crescent, Ashford Green, Ashmount Place (gables only fronting thereto), Ashburn Green. ... (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
At one point Ashfield House and Ashfield Diary were part of Ashfield estate. The names of streets beginning with Ash acknowledge the history of the estate/house.
" } , { "id": 247, "pageID": "56562", "title": "Ashton Avenue", "url" : "ashton-avenue", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Ashton Avenue - - - - BT10 - - - -There is an advertisement for a new semi-detached villa in the Belfast Telegraph on Saturday 04 February 1939 indicating the existence and development of Ashton Avenue.
" } , { "id": 248, "pageID": "56563", "title": "Ashton Park", "url" : "ashton-park", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Ashton Park - - - - BT10 - - - -There is an advertisement in the Northern Whig - on Saturday 02 March 1946 for villas built to order indicating the development of Ashton Park. Ashton Avenue had been developing since the late 1930s.
" } , { "id": 249, "pageID": "56564", "title": "Aston Gardens", "url" : "aston-gardens", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Aston Gardens - - - - BT4 - - - -Location: Off Belmont Church Road, Strandtown, East Belfast
First recorded: 1906–1907
Formerly known as: New Avenue No. 1
Origin of name: The origin of the name ‘Aston’ is uncertain. It may have been inspired by English place-names such as Aston in Birmingham, or selected by a developer for its respectable, genteel connotations. No local landowner or family with the name has been identified.
Background: Aston Gardens was established as a small residential street in the early 20th century. It appears in the 1907 Belfast and Ulster Street Directory under its current name, with a note that it was formerly New Avenue No. 1. A Belfast Telegraph advertisement from 29 August 1906 already lists Aston Gardens as an address in Strandtown. The area was part of the growing middle-class suburbs east of Belfast, and residents listed in 1907 included merchants, a grocery manager, and a chartered accountant. Several houses carried individual names, a common practice in Edwardian residential developments.
Notes: Nearby streets (such as Greenwood, Wandsworth, and Ardgreenan) feature a mix of English and Irish-derived names, suggesting no single naming convention. Aston Gardens fits into the eclectic but aspirational tone of Strandtown’s early 20th-century development.
The application of Mr. J. Graham to name two new streets on his property situate off Belmont Church Rd. Aston Gardens and Ardgreenan Drive was declined. (2nd August 1905).
Sources:
Belfast Telegraph, 29 August 1906 (classified advert)
Belfast and Ulster Street Directory, 1907 (listed under Aston Gardens – late New Avenue No. 1)
OSNI Historical Maps (4th edition, 1916–1957)
That the surveyor be instructed to have the name ‘Paget Place’ removed from street off Durham Street and have it named Athol Street. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 4th December 1900.
" } , { "id": 252, "pageID": "56567", "title": "Atlantic Avenue", "url" : "atlantic-avenue", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Atlantic Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -Atlantic Avenue features in a report in on the Works of the Belfast Corporation in the Ulster Examiner and Northern Star - Friday 03 May 1872
Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … Street on Dr Wales’ property off Duncairn Street — Atlantic Avenue. (15th April 1874).
" } , { "id": 253, "pageID": "56568", "title": "Aughnabrack Road", "url" : "aughnabrack-road", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Aughnabrack Road - - - - BT14 - - - -
Origin of name: The road takes its name from Aughnabrack House, a historic dwelling in the area.
Historical reference: Aughnabrack House is shown on the OSNI Historical Second Edition (1838–1862) map, confirming the presence and significance of the property during the mid-19th century.
Notes: The name Aughnabrack is likely derived from the Irish Achadh na Breac, meaning field of the speckled ones, though exact origins may vary.
Aughrim Park takes its name from the Battle of Aughrim (1691). This battle is considered the most bloody on the island of Ireland. Four thousand men were killed in one day. Reflects the Loyalist tendencies of Sandy Bow district. The battle of Aughrim was fought on July 12, 1691, when General Ginkel commanding for William III, defeated the French General St. Ruth, comnanding for King James. (Origins of Belfast Street Names, John J Marshall). There is also a street in Dublin named after this battle, Aughrim Street, Dublin.
That on the application of Mr William Ward the new street off Aughrim Street be named Madeline Street and a new street off Blythe Street be named Thom Street. (22 August 1888).
" } , { "id": 255, "pageID": "56570", "title": "Ava Avenue", "url" : "ava-avenue", "intro" : "BT7; Year approved: 1893", "content" : " - Ava Avenue - - - - BT7 - - - -Probably commemorates Frederick Blackwood, 1st Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, or one of his family. See Ava Street for further details.
The Marquess of Dufferin and Ava was appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports with the official residence as Walmer in Kent - in 1891. A very symbolically important honour within the UK. This prestigious appointment is recognised in the naming of several streets off the Ormeau Road.
Ava Avenue was originally called Ava Street when it developed in 1889 but was later changed to Ava Avenue.
that on the application of Mr John Russell on behalf of the owners a new street off Ormeau Road opposite Park Road be named Ava Street and a new street off same be named Burmah Street. (14th October 1889).
That on the application of the owners of property the name of Ava Street, be changed to Ava Avenue and that Mr Wm. Clarke of No.1 Buncrana, Ormeau Road, on their behalf be informed thereof. (Improvement Committee, 4th October 1893).
" } , { "id": 256, "pageID": "56571", "title": "Ava Crescent", "url" : "ava-crescent", "intro" : "BT7; Year approved: 1939", "content" : " - Ava Crescent - - - - BT7 - - - -Probably commemorates Frederick Blackwood, 1st Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, or one of his family. See Ava Street for further details.
The Marquess of Dufferin and Ava was appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports with the official residence as Walmer in Kent - in 1891. A very symbolically important honour within the UK. This prestigious appointment is recognised in the naming of several streets off the Ormeau Road.
The city surveyor was authorised to approve the following names for new streets: ... Ava Crescent and Sunnyside Park for New Streets of Sunnyside St on the property of Mr JH Dowling. (27th June 1939).
" } , { "id": 257, "pageID": "56572", "title": "Ava Drive", "url" : "ava-drive", "intro" : "BT7; Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Ava Drive - - - - BT7 - - - -Probably commemorates Frederick Blackwood, 1st Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, or one of his family. See Ava Street for further details.
The Marquess of Dufferin and Ava was appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports with the official residence as Walmer in Kent - in 1891. A very symbolically important honour within the UK. This prestigious appointment is recognised in the naming of several streets off the Ormeau Road.
Resolved - That the names Ava Park and Ava Drive be approved for new streets off Sunnyside Street on the property of Mr. James H. Dowling. (Improvements Committee, 24th March 1936).
" } , { "id": 258, "pageID": "56573", "title": "Ava Gardens", "url" : "ava-gardens", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Ava Gardens - - - - BT7 - - - -Probably commemorates Frederick Blackwood, 1st Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, or one of his family. See Ava Street for further details.
The Marquess of Dufferin and Ava was appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports with the official residence as Walmer in Kent - in 1891. A very symbolically important honour within the UK. This prestigious appointment is recognised in the naming of several streets off the Ormeau Road.
" } , { "id": 259, "pageID": "56574", "title": "Ava Parade", "url" : "ava-parade", "intro" : "BT7; Year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Ava Parade - - - - BT7 - - - -Probably commemorates Frederick Blackwood, 1st Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, or one of his family. See Ava Street for further details.
The Marquess of Dufferin and Ava was appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports with the official residence as Walmer in Kent - in 1891. A very symbolically important honour within the UK. This prestigious appointment is recognised in the naming of several streets off the Ormeau Road.
Resolved - That the name Ava Parade for a new street situated off Ava Street on the property of Sir William Coates and Mr. Harold Coates be approved. (13th May, 1930).
" } , { "id": 260, "pageID": "56575", "title": "Ava Park", "url" : "ava-park", "intro" : "BT7; Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Ava Park - - - - BT7 - - - -Probably commemorates Frederick Blackwood, 1st Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, or one of his family. See Ava Street for further details.
The Marquess of Dufferin and Ava was appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports with the official residence as Walmer in Kent - in 1891. A very symbolically important honour within the UK. This prestigious appointment is recognised in the naming of several streets off the Ormeau Road.
Resolved - That the names Ava Park and Ava Drive be approved for new streets off Sunnyside Street on the property of Mr. James H. Dowling. (IC, 24th March 1936).
" } , { "id": 261, "pageID": "56576", "title": "Ava Street", "url" : "ava-street", "intro" : "BT7; Year approved: 1899", "content" : " - Ava Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Probably commemorates Frederick Blackwood, 1st Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, or one of his family. Ava is a ruined city in Myanmar (Burma) on the Irrawaddy River. It was the ancient capital of central Myanmar. The pronunciation of Ava rhymes with lava. The Marquess of Dufferin and Ava was appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports with the official residence as Walmer in Kent - in 1891. A very symbolically important honour within the UK. This prestigious appointment is recognised in the naming of several streets off the Ormeau Road. Ava Street, along with Ava Avenue / Drive / Gardens / Parade / Park, is part of a group of streets off Ormeau Road with names related to the Indian sub-continent, popularly known as the Punjab. See also Agra Street, Baroda Drive / Parade / Street, Burmah Street, Candahar Street, Delhi Street / Parade and Herat Street (UPNS street names project; Tempan 2024, p. 123)
That on application of the owner, Mr D. F. Coates, a new street on his property off Ava Avenue and Haywood Street be named ‘Ava Street’. (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 15 March 1899).
That Mr John Russell be requested to submit two other names for the streets he proposes to call Dufferin Avenue and Ava Street, there already being a Dufferin Street in the City and that he be informed the word ‘Avenue’ is not applicable to any street less than 50 feet wide. (9th October 1889).
That on the application of Mr John Russell on behalf of the owners a new street off Ormeau Road opposite Park Road be named Ava Street and a new street off same be named Burmah Street. (16th October 1889).
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/place/Ava
" } , { "id": 262, "pageID": "56577", "title": "Avoca Close / Clós Abhóca", "url" : "avoca-close", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1999", "content" : " - Avoca Close / Clós Abhóca - - - - BT11 - - - -Location: Off Springfield Road, Ballymurphy, West Belfast
Irish Name: Clós Abhóca
Date Named: 13 September 1999
Possible Name Origin: Likely refers to the River Avoca and village in County Wicklow
Avoca Close is a small residential cul-de-sac situated just off Springfield Road in the Ballymurphy area of West Belfast. The name was officially approved by Belfast City Council on 13 September 1999, following a naming application submitted by Browning Developments (Belfast City Council Minutes, 1999).
The name Avoca appears to refer to the River Avoca and the nearby village in County Wicklow, though no formal explanation was recorded at the time of naming. In Irish, the place is known as Abhóca, a form that may have developed from Abhainn Mhór (great river) (Logainm.ie). The River Avoca flows through the well-known Vale of Avoca, a landscape long associated with literary and cultural imagery.
Some 19th-century antiquarians speculated that Avoca might be linked to Oboka, a river recorded in Ptolemy’s 2nd-century map of Ireland, though this theory is debated and not conclusive (QUB Placenames Project, Avoca). Belfast City Council’s bilingual naming register lists the Irish form of the street as Clós Abhóca (BCC Dual Language List, 2012).
Avoca Close was developed in the early 2000s, following its official naming in 1999. By the end of the decade, housing was well established.
Belfast City Council Minutes – Health and Environmental Services Committee, 13 September 1999, p. 984.
BCC Dual Language Street Names List, compiled in 2012 (includes Clós Abhóca for Avoca Close).
Logainm.ie – entry for Avoca, County Wicklow: https://www.logainm.ie/en/1412024.
Placenames NI / QUB NI Place-Name Project – entry for Avoca (includes historical discussion and Ptolemaic link).
AVOCA STREET (Oldpark / Cliftonville, North Belfast)
First recorded:
Origin of name:
It is likely this comes from the Vale/River Avoca, Co. Wicklow, celebrated at the Meeting of the Waters (Thomas Moore). Victorian antiquarians also linked the Wicklow river to Ptolemy’s 2nd‑century Oboka, giving the name a light classical polish (cf. Eblana Street (south Belfast), from Ptolemy’s Eblana for Dublin).
Context / naming pattern:
Laid out during Belfast’s late‑Victorian northward expansion, Avoca Street sits in a grid where developers chose Irish river/place names: Annalee, Avonbeg, Dargle, Roe, Bann, Bandon (Court), Shannon, Liffey, Nore, Derg, etc. The scheme supplied a coherent, geographic theme rather than commemorating individuals.
Summary:
Named c.1877–78, Avoca Street reflects a romantic, geographically themed approach to street naming in the Oldpark/Cliftonville district—Irish waterways with the occasional classical nod.
Also: Annalee St; Avonbeg St; Dargle St; Roe St; Bann St; Bandon Court; Shannon St; Liffey St; Nore St; Derg St; Eblana St.
Sources
There is an area in South Lanarkshire, Scotland called Avondale and the village of Avondale in New South Wales. Avondale was also the name of the birthplace and home of Charles Stewart Parnell (27 June 1846 – 6 October 1891). The difficulty with the suggestion that the street might be called after it is the Unionist opposition to Home Rule which Parnell supported. Perhaps a connection with the Scottish Avondale is the most likely explanation. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1899 contains references to Avondale Street. The next street beside Avondale Street is Elmdale Street. There is an Elmdale in Canada.
The Committee request the owners to submit other names for the streets hitherto known as First Street, Second Street, Third Street & Fourth Street at Bloomfield, as there are similar names for streets in other parts of the City. Resolved, That the Surveyor be authorised to carry out the work. (16th March 1898).
That on the application of the owners Messrs Sinclair and Boyd the names of four new streets, on their property situate off Bloomfied avenue hitherto known, as First Street, Second Street, Third Street, Fourth Street: be changed to Avondale Street; Oakdale Street; Elmdale Street; and Ashdale Street respectively. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 6th April 1898.
- Further Information - - https://bloomfieldbelfast.co.uk/robert-boyd-1845-1869.php#Boyd02" } , { "id": 265, "pageID": "56581", "title": "Avoniel Drive", "url" : "avoniel-drive", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1933", "content" : " - Avoniel Drive - - - - BT5 - - - -Avoneil (sic) is recorded as the name of a house in 1854. It was the residence of Dr. Robert McKibbin, owner of Connswater Mill. In August 1854 he went bankrupt and had to sell up. It appears that the house-name was conceived as an alternative version of Connswater, which refers to Con ONeill (c. 1574-1619), last Gaelic chieftain of Upper Clandeboye. It is probably an anglicisation of Ir. Abhainn (Uí) Néill, river of ONeill.
Avoneil Street is recorded in 1871. The name is also spelt Avoniel Street and the spelling with ie comes to dominate from then onwards. The name was then adopted by a football club, a distillery and a leisure centre.
Resolved - That the names Avoniel Drive and Avoniel Parade be approved for new streets on the property of Messrs. Thomas McKee & Sons, Ltd., situated off Avoniel Road and Beersbridge Road. (19th December 1933).
Avoniel Drive is first listed in the 1935 BUD with houses listed from 1-45 on the odd side and 2-20 on the even side with two being described as vacant.
" } , { "id": 266, "pageID": "56582", "title": "Avoniel Parade", "url" : "avoniel-parade", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1933", "content" : " - Avoniel Parade - - - - BT5 - - - -Avoneil (sic) is recorded as the name of a house in 1854. It was the residence of Dr. Robert McKibbin, owner of Connswater Mill. In August 1854 he went bankrupt and had to sell up. It appears that the house-name was conceived as an alternative version of Connswater, which refers to Con ONeill (c. 1574-1619), last Gaelic chieftain of Upper Clandeboye. It is probably an anglicisation of Ir. Abhainn (Uí) Néill, river of ONeill.
Avoneil Street is recorded in 1871. The name is also spelt Avoniel Street and the spelling with ie comes to dominate from then onwards. The name was then adopted by a football club, a distillery and a leisure centre.
Resolved - That the names Avoniel Drive and Avoniel Parade be approved for new streets on the property of Messrs. Thomas McKee & Sons, Ltd., situated off Avoniel Road and Beersbridge Road. (19th December 1933).
" } , { "id": 267, "pageID": "56583", "title": "Avoniel Road", "url" : "avoniel-road", "intro" : "BT5; year first recorded: 1884", "content" : " - Avoniel Road - - - - BT5 - - - -Avoneil (sic) is recorded as the name of a house in 1854. It was the residence of Dr. Robert McKibbin, owner of Connswater Mill. In August 1854 he went bankrupt and had to sell up. It appears that the house-name was conceived as an alternative version of Connswater, which refers to Con ONeill (c. 1574-1619), last Gaelic chieftain of Upper Clandeboye. It is probably an anglicisation of Ir. Abhainn (Uí) Néill, river of ONeill.
Avoneil Street is recorded in 1871. The name is also spelt Avoniel Street and the spelling with ie comes to dominate from then onwards. Avoneil Road is recorded in 1884 (Belfast Council Minutes; IHTA xvii, 9). The name was then adopted by a football club, a distillery and a leisure centre.
That on the application of the owners, Messrs R. J. McConnell & Co., a new street on their property situate off Beersbridge Road be named Wrayburne Road. (12th March 1901)
That on the application of the owner of property the Council be recommended to change the name of street hitherto known as Avoniel Road to Wrayburn Street and that of Wrayburn Street to Avoniel Road. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 4th March 1902
" } , { "id": 268, "pageID": "56584", "title": "Avonorr Drive", "url" : "avonorr-drive", "intro" : "BT5; ", "content" : " - Avonorr Drive - - - - BT5 - - - -The minutes of the Health and Environmental Services Committee on 11 January 1999 record that the committee approved the … naming of streets in the City and lists Avonorr Drive – continuation of Avonorr Drive, BT5. The applicant for the name was the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, indicating it was part of a new housing development.
" } , { "id": 269, "pageID": "56585", "title": "Avonvale", "url" : "avonvale", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Avonvale - - - - BT4 - - - -Avonvale is a short cul-de-sac of detached houses located off Circular Road in the Belmont area of East Belfast. The name does not seem to derive from any historic townland or local geographical feature but appears to be a modern invention, likely chosen for its scenic and pastoral connotations—Avon being reminiscent of the Irish word for river, probably alluding to the historic Craigavon House, and vale meaning valley.
The street was not present on Ordnance Survey maps as late as the 1970s, suggesting that Avonvale was developed during the late 1970s or early 1980s. It was part of a broader pattern of post-war suburban infill, as the grounds of large private estates in the area—such as Marmont House, Craigavon House, and Ballymisert House—were gradually subdivided for housing. The land on which Avonvale was built likely once formed part of the Craigavon estate or adjacent open ground.
Craigavon House was built in 1870 by architect Thomas Jackson for James Craig senior. One of his sons, James Craig junior, who was to become the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, moved with the family to this house when very young and grew up there. He was later named Viscount Craigavon, a title which alludes to this house.
Comprising approximately 15 detached homes, Avonvale was constructed as a private, low-density development in keeping with the character of the surrounding area. The street’s quiet setting and mature trees reflect the earlier estate landscape. It was formally registered with the postcode BT4 2WA in 1995, by which time it was already an established address.
Though modern in origin, the name Avonvale reflects a broader trend of naming new developments in East Belfast with rural or heritage-style names during the second half of the 20th century.
- Further Information - -Lord Belmont in Northern Ireland: 1st Viscount Craigavon
" } , { "id": 270, "pageID": "56586", "title": "Ayr Street", "url" : "ayr-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1891", "content" : " - Ayr Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Part of a group of street-names off York Road derived from Scottish geographical names, also including Bute Street, Fife Street and Glasgow Street. This area was known as Little Scotland (thanks to Mark Ellis for this).
Ayr is the county town of Ayrshire, one of the nearest parts of Scotland to Ireland. During the 17th century, huge numbers of people left Ayrshire and settled in Ulster as part of the Ulster plantation. Some of the surnames common in Ulster are derived from Ayrshire place-names, such as Irvine, Cunningham and Dunlop. Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns (1759-96), was born at Alloway, two miles south of Ayr. In his poem Tam OShanter Burns praised the town as: Auld Ayr, wham neer a town surpasses, for honest men and bonny lasses.
That on the application of the owner, Mr. W. B. Ritchie, two new streets on his property situate off York Road, be named Ayr Street and Fife Street respectively. (12th August 1891)
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/place/Ayr-Scotland
" } , { "id": 271, "pageID": "56587", "title": "Azamor Street", "url" : "azamor-street", "intro" : "BT13: year approved: 1894", "content" : " - Azamor Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs R. J. McConnell and Co. two new streets on their property situate off Lawnbrook Avenue be named Lawnbrook Square and Azamor Street. (Improvement Committee, 7th February 1894).
" } , { "id": 272, "pageID": "56588", "title": "Baden Powell Street", "url" : "baden-powell-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1900", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1900 - - - - “That on the application of the owner Mr Wm Armstrong of 25 Bedford Street two new streets on his property situate off Old Park Road be named Buller Street and Baden Powell Street”. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 21st March 1900. Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell ( 22 February 1857 – 8 January 1941) was a British Army officer, writer, founder and first Chief Scout of the world-wide Scout Movement, and founder, with his sister Agnes, of the world-wide Girl Guide / Girl Scout Movement. In 1900, Baden-Powell became a national hero in Britain for his 217-day defense of Mafeking in the South African War. Baden Powell Street off Oldpark Road is listed in the Belfast / Ulster Street Directory 1901." } , { "id": 273, "pageID": "56589", "title": "Bainesmore Drive", "url" : "bainesmore-drive", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Bainesmore Drive - - - - BT13 - - - -Bainesmore Drive
Location: Off Springfield Road, West Belfast, Woodvale Ward
Date Named: 17 December 1935
Council Minute: Resolved - That the undernoted names for new streets be app roved - ...Bainesmore Drive for a new street off Springfield Road, on the property of Mr. J. McKibbin.....
Overview:
Bainesmore Drive is a small residential cul-de-sac off Springfield Road in the Woodvale area of West Belfast. Officially named in December 1935 by Belfast City Council, it was created on land owned by Mr. J. McKibben and developed as part of mid-20th-century housing expansion. The street retains its original character and remains part of a cluster of similarly dated roads in the area.
Historical Context and Naming:
The name Bainesmore Drive was formally adopted on 17 December 1935, as recorded in Belfast Corporation minutes. The resolution approved the name for a new street laid out on the Springfield Road estate of Mr. J. McKibben. This naming followed a longstanding local tradition where landowners or developers proposed names when opening new roads for residential housing.
The McKibben (or McKibbin) family had ties to the Springfield area spanning multiple generations. In 1898, a Mr. James McKibben of Cupar Street successfully proposed the name ForthRiver Gardens for nearby housing he was developing. Earlier still, in the 1830s, a James McKibbin was active in Belfast’s wine and spirits trade, advertising whiskey and holding property in the area. These details suggest the J. McKibben named in 1935 was likely a descendant in a family with ongoing property and business involvement in West Belfast.
The origin of the name Bainesmore is uncertain. It may be a variation of Barnesmore (Donegal), a scenic mountain gap whose name means big gap (Bearnas Mór) in Irish. Alternatively, it may have been coined for its pleasant or romantic sound, in line with a broader 1930s trend of inventing euphonic or picturesque street names.
Neighbouring Streets:
Bainesmore Drive lies within a grid of mid-century residential streets including Dunmoyle Street, March Street, Belair Street, and Forthriver Drive. The latter was also developed by James McKibben and named in 1898. These streets form part of the residential expansion off Springfield Road in what is now the Woodvale ward. The naming pattern in this area includes both Irish- and Scottish-derived place names, as well as invented or exotic terms reflecting the diversity of influences in Belfast’s toponymy.
Sources:
Belfast Corporation Minutes, 17 Dec 1935
StreetCheck UK – BT13 3FF Census Data
Discover Ulster-Scots – Forthriver Gardens entry
BayBottles.com – Historical Liquor Advertisements (James McKibbin, 1831)
Wikipedia – Springfield Road (Belfast)
That on the application of the owner, Mr. R. J. McConnell, four new streets off Ormeau Road, be named Hatfield Street, Farnham Street, Rutland Street and Balfour Avenue.
(17th September 1890).
This street was called after Arthur Balfour, politician, he was in his career amongst other things Chief Secretary of Ireland and Prime Minister. He strongly opposed Home Rule. He is best known for the Balfour Declaration of 1917.
- Further Information - -https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/arthur-james-balfour
" } , { "id": 275, "pageID": "56591", "title": "Balholm Drive", "url" : "balholm-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - Change of street names, Glenard estate. The city surveyor reported, with reference to the application received from Glenard Estates Ltd, that the names of certain throughfares on Glenard Estate be changed and intimated that the owners of property concerned were agreeable to the proposal. Resolved that the undernoted changes be approved: Portion of Glenard Park from Ardglen Parade to Crumlin Road: Brompton Park; Portion of Glenard Gardens from Glenard Crescent to Ardglen Parade: Ladbrook Drive; Portion of Glenard Drive from Glenard Crescent to Ardglen Parade: Duneden Park; Portion of Glenard Parade from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Estoril Park; Portion of Ardglen Drive from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Cranbrook Gardens; Portion of Ardglen Gardens from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Farringdon Gardens; Glenard Crescent: Balholm Drive; Ardglen Parade: Berwick Road (30th November 1937)." } , { "id": 276, "pageID": "56592", "title": "Balkan Court / Cúirt na mBalcán", "url" : "balkan-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Balkan Court / Cúirt na mBalcán - - - - BT12 - - - - The name was chosen owing to its proximity to Balkan Street which in turn gets its name from: “Another fruitful source of names was the Russo-Turkish war of 1877, which indeed caused a district, for a time at any rate, to be named “Turkey”. There are:- Balkan Street, Belgrade Street, Bosnia Street, Plevna Street, Osman Street, Servia Street, and Sultan Street”. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941." } , { "id": 277, "pageID": "56593", "title": "Balkan Street / Sráid na mBalcán", "url" : "balkan-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Balkan Street / Sráid na mBalcán - - - - BT12 - - - - “Another fruitful source of names was the Russo-Turkish war of 1877, which indeed caused a district, for a time at any rate, to be named “Turkey”. There are:- Balkan Street, Belgrade Street, Bosnia Street, Plevna Street, Osman Street, Servia Street, and Sultan Street”. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941." } , { "id": 278, "pageID": "56594", "title": "Ballaghbeg / An Bealach Beag", "url" : "ballaghbeg", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Ballaghbeg / An Bealach Beag - - - - BT11 - - - -Ballaghbeg (Bealach Beag) is a townland in Bryansford ED, in Kilcoo civil parish in Co. Down, Ireland. The name means little pass / way.
" } , { "id": 279, "pageID": "56595", "title": "Ballarat Court", "url" : "ballarat-court", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ballarat Court - - - - BT6 - - - -Key points
Location: A small cul‑de‑sac off Ballarat Street near Ravenhill Road in east Belfast.
Background: The surrounding streets were laid out by developers Mahaffy & Sawers during Belfast’s late‑19th‑century expansion. The Town Improvement Committee minutes of 22 September 1897 show that they requested the names Flanders Street, Ballarat Street and Bendigo Street (belfaststreetnames.com).
Australian theme: Ballarat and Bendigo were famous gold‑rush towns; the names reflect a wider fashion for imperial place‑names.
Background: the naming of Ballarat Street
During Belfast’s late‑19th‑century expansion, developers Mahaffy & Sawers sought approval for a cluster of new streets off Ravenhill Road. Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee dated 22 September 1897 record their request to name the streets Flanders Street, Ballarat Street and Bendigo Street (belfaststreetnames.com). These names referenced Australian places – Ballarat and Bendigo were gold‑rush towns – and were part of a wider fashion for imperial place‑names. Ballarat Street therefore dates from 1897 and was not accompanied by a court at that time.
Absence of Ballarat Court in mid‑20th‑century sources
A search through mid‑20th‑century Belfast street directories shows that Ballarat Court was not part of the original street layout and had not yet been created by the 1960s. For example, the 1951 Belfast Street Directory lists Ballarat Street at 91 Ravenhill Road with resident names but does not mention Ballarat Court (lennonwylie.co.uk). The 1955 directory again records Ballarat Street but no court (lennonwylie.co.uk), and the 1959 List of All Belfast Streets includes Ballarat Street without any court (lennonwylie.co.uk). Ballarat Street appears in the 1960 and 1967 lists, yet Ballarat Court does not. These omissions show that Ballarat Court was absent from the street network through the 1960s.
Evidence from later decades and contemporary records
By the late 1990s and early 2000s Ballarat Court is present in local address databases and news reports (for example, the Belfast News‑Letter of Thursday 10 June 1999 mentioned a resident of Ballarat Court).
Interpretation and timeframe
The evidence points to Ballarat Court being created after the 1960s but before the end of the 20th century. During the 1970s and 1980s the Northern Ireland Housing Executive undertook redevelopment schemes along Ravenhill Road, replacing older terraced housing with modern flats and short cul‑de‑sacs often called courts. Nearby St Kilda Court and Flinders Court were constructed during these schemes. It is likely that Ballarat Court was laid out as part of the same redevelopment, adopting its name from the adjacent Ballarat Street and continuing the Australian theme established in 1897.
Sources
Belfast Street Names website; Town Improvement Committee minutes, 22 Sept 1897 (belfaststreetnames.com).
1951 Belfast Street Directory (Lennon Wylie) (lennonwylie.co.uk).
1955 Belfast Street Directory (Lennon Wylie) (lennonwylie.co.uk).
1959 List of All Belfast Streets (Lennon Wylie) (lennonwylie.co.uk).
Ballarat Street, Belfast
Key Points:
Background:
Ballarat Street emerged during East Belfasts rapid suburban expansion in the late 19th century. The Town Improvement Committee minutes of 22 September 1897 record:
On application of the owners, your Committee have named three new streets off Meenan Street and Crimea Street ‘Klondyke street’ ‘Indies street’ and ‘Jumna street’; a new street off Donegall road ‘Donegall avenue’; [and] three new streets off Ravenhill road at Glentoran, ‘Flanders street’, ‘Ballarat street’, [and] ‘Bendigo street.’
In addition, the minutes note that Messrs Mahaffy and Sawers specifically requested the naming of Flinders Street, Ballarat Street and Bendigo Street, confirming their role as the developers behind these names.
This situates Ballarat Street within a broader group of newly named streets reflecting imperial and global themes.
Name Origin (Speculation):
The name may have been inspired by the well-known gold rush city of Ballarat in Victoria, Australia, which was frequently in the news during the mid-19th century. Key headline moments included:
By the 1890s, names like Ballarat were widely recognised across Britain and Ireland. Developers often chose such names for their exotic and prosperous associations, though no direct link between Mahaffy & Sawers and Australia is documented.
Historical Context:
Ballarat Street, alongside Bendigo and Flanders, suggests a possible pattern of choosing names that reflected imperial achievements and popular stories from across the British Empire. The choice of Ballarat could have been driven simply by its strong recognition and appeal, rather than a personal or commercial connection.
Sources:
That on the application of the owners, Messrs. James Ross & Son, six new streets on their property situate off Oldpark Road be named Ballyclare Street, Ballynure Street, Ballycastle Street, Ballymena Street, Ballymoney Street and Ballycarry Street. (24th September 1890)
" } , { "id": 282, "pageID": "56598", "title": "Ballycastle Court", "url" : "ballycastle-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs. James Ross & Son, six new streets on their property situate off Oldpark Road be named Ballyclare Street, Ballynure Street, Ballycastle Street, Ballymena Street, Ballymoney Street and Ballycarry Street. (24th September 1890)
" } , { "id": 283, "pageID": "56599", "title": "Ballyclare Court", "url" : "ballyclare-court", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Ballyclare Court - - - - BT14 - - - -Ballyclare Court
Key points
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Ballyclare Street
Key points
Background
That on the application of the owners, Messrs. James Ross & Son, six new streets on their property situate off Oldpark Road be named Ballyclare Street, Ballynure Street, Ballycastle Street, Ballymena Street, Ballymoney Street and Ballycarry Street. (24th September 1890)
During the late nineteenth century Belfast’s urban growth pushed along the Oldpark Road towards Ardoyne. Developers sought distinctive names for the streets in this new suburb. In the Town Improvement Committee minutes of 22 September 1890, the owners requested that six new streets off Oldpark Road be named after Antrim market towns and villages. The choice of Ballyclare is significant: at the time the town was a busy market centre on the coach road between Carrickfergus and Ballymena. Naming a Belfast street after it evoked a prosperous rural community and complemented neighbouring streets named for Ballymena, Ballycastle, Ballymoney, Ballynure and Ballycarry belfaststreetnames.com.
Sources
This street name is named for the townland: Ballygomartin Baile Gharraí Mháirtín townland of Martin’s garden or enclosed field.
It was known as the Whiterock Road before its name was changed. It is listed in The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1852. The 1895 directory lists the following: Frazer, W. M., farmer, Ballygomartin House, Monahan, Patrick.
" } , { "id": 288, "pageID": "56604", "title": "Ballygowan Road", "url" : "ballygowan-road", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Ballygowan Road - - - - BT5 - - - -Ballygowan Road
Key Points
A Journey Through Time
Ballygowan Road’s roots lie deep in County Down’s Gaelic landscape. Its name comes from the townland of Ballygowan, first recorded in 1623 as Baile‑Mhic‑Ghabhann (MacGowan’s townland), one of several similarly named districts across Ireland comberhistory.com. An even earlier human presence is evident at Ballyrush: an Early Christian triple‑banked rath overlooks the road, while the nearby Hill Head farmhouse (c. 1820) shows continuity of settlement into the Georgian era comberhistory.com. These features imply that the road follows an ancient line used for centuries. By 1837 the route was well known enough to be mentioned by name in the Northern Whig (2 March 1837), where it featured in a news report on a highway robbery.
During the 18th century the surrounding landscape was defined by estates. Maxwell Court (c. 1800), built for the Cairns family, once included a corn mill and later passed to the Andrews family landedfamilies.blogspot.com. Agricultural prosperity also spawned other farms and smallholdings along the road. The American Civil War (1861‑65) created a cotton famine that hampered British textile mills; in response, the Andrews family built a flax‑spinning mill on Ballygowan Road in 1863‑64. The mill’s construction used stone from Scrabo and water diverted from the Glen River comberhistory.com, and it paid its first wages in June 1864. This initiative marked the road’s transition from agrarian to industrial landscape.
Transport developments soon enhanced the road’s significance. The Belfast & County Down Railway opened Comber station in 1850 and, by 1858, extended a branch line via Ballygowan to Downpatrick. This made Comber a railway junction and encouraged industrial growth along the road. Meanwhile, Belfast’s rapid expansion in the late 19th century saw the city’s street network absorb previously rural thoroughfares like Ballygowan Road; by the early 20th century it formed part of the major A23 arterial route en.wikipedia.org.
In the 20th century Ballygowan Road mirrored the wider suburbanisation of east Belfast. The Andrews’ estate at Ardara gave its name to a later housing estate, while large schemes like Braniel transformed farmland into residential neighbourhoods. Public services followed: Roselawn Cemetery opened in 1954, and a crematorium — the first in Northern Ireland — was added in 1961.
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" } , { "id": 289, "pageID": "56605", "title": "Ballyhanwood Road", "url" : "ballyhanwood-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street takes its name from the townland - Ballyhanwood. The name of the townland is recorded as Ballehenod in 1623. The final element of the place-name may be a gaelicised form of the English surname Henwood which derives from the name of the village of Henwood in Cornwall (from Old English henn ‘hen’ + wudu ‘wood’) (Hanks & Hodges 1988, 251). (placenamesni.org, accessed 16 December 2023). - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Home/?data_id=dataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A14954" } , { "id": 290, "pageID": "56606", "title": "Ballyhill Road", "url" : "ballyhill-road", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Ballyhill Road - - - - BT14 - - - -Ballyhill Road
Origin of Name
Ballyhill Road takes its name from the Ballyhill Upper and Ballyhill Lower townlands in County Antrim. The name Ballyhill derives from the Irish Baile an Choill, meaning townland of the wood/forest. Through anglicisation, the Irish Choill (wood) was rendered as hill, a common linguistic adaptation seen during the 19th-century Ordnance Survey work.
Historical Background
The road is shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey maps (1829–33) as an existing route, though not formally named. Townlands such as Ballyhill Upper and Lower were documented in the Ordnance Survey Name Books, which often led to local roads taking on the townland names. Evidence from street directories and early 20th-century maps suggests that the name Ballyhill Road came into consistent use around the early 1900s.
Reason for Naming
Like many rural roads, Ballyhill Road was named after the townlands it connects or traverses, reflecting the landscape and local Irish heritage.
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This street takes its name from the townland of Ballymacarret, the nearest townland on the east side of the Lagan (in Co. Down) to the centre of Belfast. It was originally outside the town and formed part of the medieval territory of the Clandeboye ONeills. It was connected with Belfast by the ford across the Lagan and this remained the case until the 1680s, when the ford was replaced by the Long Bridge. The name, often spelt with two Ts, is an anglicised form of Ir. Baile Mhic Gearóid, McGarretts townland, presumably from an unidentified person or family connected with the place during the Middle Ages. The interpretation McArts townland frequently offered, by Marshall amongst others, is incorrect.
On Thomas Ravens Plantation-era maps of the estate of James Hamilton, 1st Viscount Claneboye, it is marked as Balle MaCarrat. Hamilton had been granted it in 1605 by James I as part of the lands in Upper Clandeboye confiscated from Conn ONeill. Hamilton leased Ballymacarret to Richard and Henry Whitehead in 1622. About half the townland, 190 acres, was shown under woodland on the Raven map (1625). There are several areas of cleared landed, including a plot of 22¼ acres adjacent to Ballyhackamore containing a cabin named as Robert Hunters Creat. A salt marsh is shown on a headland pointing north into The Bay of Carickvargus.
The townland was bought by the First Marquess of Donegall in 1787 for £25,000 from Barry Yelverton who in his turn had bought it six years earlier from the Pottinger family for £18,113/5/0d. In the late 18th century Ballymacarret became the first area on the east bank of the Lagan to develop industries such as the Coates Pottery, a Foundry and a China Manufactory. In 1832 it was incorporated into Belfast Borough.
The first Marquis of Donegall by his will dated August 7, 1795, left Ballymacarrett to his second son, Lord Spencer Chichester; whose son, Arthur Chichester, was in 1831 created Baron Templemore, which title gives Templemore Avenue its name (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 19/02/1941). Lord Templemore was recorded as the landlord of Ballymacarret in Griifiths Valuation, 1864.
Note that 19th century references to Ballymacarret Old Road and Ballymacarret New Road denote the roads now called Newtownards Road and Albertbridge Road, not this road, which was only built in the 20th century.
- Further Information - - https://www.townlands.ie/down/castlereagh-upper/knockbreda-castlereagh-upper-portion/ballymacarret/" } , { "id": 292, "pageID": "56608", "title": "Ballymacarrett Walkway", "url" : "ballymacarrett-walkway", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Ballymacarrett Walkway - - - - BT4 - - - -Named from the townland of Ballymacarret in which it is situated, this path leads from Connswater Street to Connswater Community Centre. See Ballymacarrett Road for the history of the townland.
" } , { "id": 293, "pageID": "56609", "title": "Ballymagarry Lane", "url" : "ballymagarry-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street is named for the townland: Ballymagarry - Baile an Gharraí townland of the garden or enclosed field. " } , { "id": 294, "pageID": "56610", "title": "Ballymaglaff Road", "url" : "ballymaglaff-road", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Ballymaglaff Road - - - - BT5 - - - -Ballymaglaff Road
Origins
Ballymaglaff Road takes its name from the rural townland of Ballymaglaff in Comber parish. The Comber Historical Society notes that Ballymaglaff lies out the Comber Road to Dundonald and that the name comes from the Irish Baile Mhig Laithimh – McGlave’s townlandcomberhistory.com. Covering about 807 acres, Ballymaglaff is one of the larger divisions in the areacomberhistory.com and has a long history of settlement: it contains the remains of an Early Christian rath and an important Mesolithic flint‑working sitecomberhistory.com, and a National School operated there by 1863freepages.rootsweb.com.
Roads in rural County Down were often named after the townlands they traversed when postal services and mapping were formalised in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Ballymaglaff Road runs north‑east from the Comber–Dundonald road (A22), crosses the Enler River and meets Gransha Road near Millmount. The earliest known reference to the name appears in a Belfast Telegraph auction notice dated 1 September 1939, which described farms situate adjoining the Ballymaglaff Roadcomberhistory.com. A modern road sign erected in 2014 on Millmount Road, featuring the townland name in red, prompted renewed local interest but did not mark the first use of the nametownlandsofulster.com.
Sources
Comber Historical Society – Ballymaglaff (Aug 2024): explains that Ballymaglaff lies on the Comber–Dundonald road, gives its Irish form Baile Mhig Laithimh, translates this as McGlave’s townland, and notes that the townland covers about 807 acrescomberhistory.com. The same article describes archaeological finds, including an Early Christian rath and a Mesolithic flint‑working sitecomberhistory.com.
Townlands of Ulster – blog post Ballymaglaff (Mar 2015): recounts that a new road sign erected in 2014 displaying Ballymaglaff prompted locals to research the name; the author discovered via the PlacenamesNI database that the Irish form Baile Mhig Laithimh means McGlave’s townlandtownlandsofulster.com.
School list compiled from the 1863 Griffith’s Valuation (RootsWeb): records a National School at Ballymaglaff, showing there was a recognised settlement and roadway in the mid‑19th centuryfreepages.rootsweb.com.
Belfast Telegraph advertisement (1 September 1939): an auction notice from 1939 describes two farms situate adjoining the Ballymaglaff Road, providing the earliest documented reference to the road name.
" } , { "id": 295, "pageID": "56611", "title": "Ballymena Court", "url" : "ballymena-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs. James Ross & Son, six new streets on their property situate off Oldpark Road be named Ballyclare Street, Ballynure Street, Ballycastle Street, Ballymena Street, Ballymoney Street and Ballycarry Street. (24th September 1890)
The name Ballymena Street is no longer in use.
" } , { "id": 296, "pageID": "56612", "title": "Ballymoney Street", "url" : "ballymoney-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1890", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1890 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs. James Ross & Son, six new streets on their property situate off Oldpark Road be named Ballyclare Street, Ballynure Street, Ballycastle Street, Ballymena Street, Ballymoney Street and Ballycarry Street. (24th September 1890)
" } , { "id": 297, "pageID": "56613", "title": "Ballymurphy Crescent / Corrán Bhaile Uí Mhurchú", "url" : "ballymurphy-crescent", "intro" : "BT12; Year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Ballymurphy Crescent / Corrán Bhaile Uí Mhurchú - - - - BT12 - - - - This street and other streets which include the name Ballymurphy are called after the townland wherein they are located. Baile Uí Mhurchú ‘(O’) Murphy’s townland’ Further to minute of 3rd October last the Deputy City surveyor submitted an application from the Estate superintendent requesting this committee to approve of the under noted names for new throughfares on Corporation property situated off Whiterock Road and Springfield Rd: Ballymurphy Road, Ballymurphy Crescent, Ballymurphy Parade, Whitecliff Crescent, Whitecliff Parade, Whitecliff Drive, Glenalina Green, Glenalina Pass, Glenalina Rd, Glenalina Crescent, Glenalina Gardens, Divismore Crescent, Westhill Way, Rock Grove, Westview Pass. On the recommendation of the deputy city surveyor, the committee approved of the names as outlined above. (14th November 1950). " } , { "id": 298, "pageID": "56614", "title": "Ballymurphy Drive", "url" : "ballymurphy-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1951", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1951 - - - - This street and other streets which include the name Ballymurphy are called after the townland wherein they are located. Baile Uí Mhurchú ‘(O’) Murphy’s townland’. “The city surveyor submitted application from the estate Superintendent requesting this committee's approval of the names Divismore Park, Divismore Way, Ballymurphy Drive, Glenalina Rd (Extension) and Glenalina Park (In Lieu Of Glenalina Rd) for thoroughfares situated off Springfield Rd and Whiterock Rd. (30th October 1951)." } , { "id": 299, "pageID": "56615", "title": "Ballymurphy Parade / Paráid Bhaile Uí Mhurchú", "url" : "ballymurphy-parade", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Ballymurphy Parade / Paráid Bhaile Uí Mhurchú - - - - BT12 - - - - This street and other streets which include the name Ballymurphy are called after the townland wherein they are located. Baile Uí Mhurchú ‘(O’) Murphy’s townland’. Further to minute of 3rd October last the Deputy City surveyor submitted an application from the Estate superintendent requesting this committee to approve of the under noted names for new throughfares on Corporation property situated off Whiterock Road and Springfield Rd: Ballymurphy Road, Ballymurphy Crescent, Ballymurphy Parade, Whitecliff Crescent, Whitecliff Parade, Whitecliff Drive, Glenalina Green, Glenalina Pass, Glenalina Rd, Glenalina Crescent, Glenalina Gardens, Divismore Crescent, Westhill Way, Rock Grove, Westview Pass. On the recommendation of the deputy city surveyor, the committee approved of the names as outlined above. (14th November 1950). " } , { "id": 300, "pageID": "56616", "title": "Ballymurphy Road / Bóthar Bhaile Uí Mhurchú", "url" : "ballymurphy-road", "intro" : "BT12; Year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Ballymurphy Road / Bóthar Bhaile Uí Mhurchú - - - - BT12 - - - - This street and other streets which include the name Ballymurphy are called after the townland wherein they are located. Baile Uí Mhurchú ‘(O’) Murphy’s townland’. Further to minute of 3rd October last the Deputy City surveyor submitted an application from the Estate superintendent requesting this committee to approve of the under noted names for new throughfares on Corporation property situated off Whiterock Road and Springfield Rd: Ballymurphy Road, Ballymurphy Crescent, Ballymurphy Parade, Whitecliff Crescent, Whitecliff Parade, Whitecliff Drive, Glenalina Green, Glenalina Pass, Glenalina Rd, Glenalina Crescent, Glenalina Gardens, Divismore Crescent, Westhill Way, Rock Grove, Westview Pass. On the recommendation of the deputy city surveyor, the committee approved of the names as outlined above. (14th November 1950). " } , { "id": 301, "pageID": "56617", "title": "Ballymurphy Street / Sráid Bhaile Uí Mhurchú", "url" : "ballymurphy-street", "intro" : "BT12; Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Ballymurphy Street / Sráid Bhaile Uí Mhurchú - - - - BT12 - - - -This street and other streets which include the name Ballymurphy are called after the townland wherein they are located. Baile Uí Mhurchú ‘(O’) Murphy’s townland.
That on application of the owners The Executors of Riddell (space in minutes) five new streets situate off Falls Road be named Ballymurphy Street, Beechmount Avenue, Clowney Street, Felspar Street and Mica Street. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 16th March 1898.
Resolved – That on the application of Messrs. S. McGladery & Sons the name Ballymurphy Street be approved for a new street on their property, situate off Clowney Street. (22nd February 1927).
Ballymurphy Street was previously known as Sunbeam Street.
This street name does not feature either on PRONI Historical Maps or Royal Mail Postcode Finder
" } , { "id": 302, "pageID": "56618", "title": "Ballynafoy Close", "url" : "ballynafoy-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Ballynafoy Close Off Ravenhill Road was proposed by Apex Housing Association and agreed at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, on 1st August, 2012." } , { "id": 303, "pageID": "56619", "title": "Ballynure Street", "url" : "ballynure-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1890", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1890 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs. James Ross & Son, six new streets on their property situate off Oldpark Road be named Ballyclare Street, Ballynure Street, Ballycastle Street, Ballymena Street, Ballymoney Street and Ballycarry Street. (24th September 1890)
" } , { "id": 304, "pageID": "56620", "title": "Ballysillan Avenue", "url" : "ballysillan-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1967", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1967 - - - - The Ballysillan streets take their names from the townland which in Irish is: Baile na Saileán meaning: ‘townland of the willow groves/sally groves’. “A minute of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee of 7th December was tabled proposing that three of the new thoroughfares at the Ballysillan Estate be named Ballysillan Avenue, Benview Avenue and Benview Parade” Minutes, Improvement Committe, 17th January 1967. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/?data_id=dataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A24729" } , { "id": 305, "pageID": "56621", "title": "Ballysillan Close", "url" : "ballysillan-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Ballysillan streets take their names from the townland which in Irish is: Baile na Saileán meaning: ‘townland of the willow groves/sally groves’. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/?data_id=dataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A24730" } , { "id": 306, "pageID": "56622", "title": "Ballysillan Crescent", "url" : "ballysillan-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Ballysillan streets take their names from the townland which in Irish is: Baile na Saileán meaning: ‘townland of the willow groves/sally groves’. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/?data_id=dataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A24731" } , { "id": 307, "pageID": "56623", "title": "Ballysillan Drive", "url" : "ballysillan-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Ballysillan streets take their names from the townland which in Irish is: Baile na Saileán meaning: ‘townland of the willow groves/sally groves’. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/?data_id=dataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A24732" } , { "id": 308, "pageID": "56624", "title": "Ballysillan Park", "url" : "ballysillan-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Ballysillan streets take their names from the townland which in Irish is: Baile na Saileán meaning: ‘townland of the willow groves/sally groves’. Ballysillan Park was previously known as Buttermilk Lane. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/?data_id=dataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A24733" } , { "id": 309, "pageID": "56625", "title": "Ballysillan Road", "url" : "ballysillan-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Ballysillan streets take their names from the townland which in Irish is: Baile na Saileán meaning: ‘townland of the willow groves/sally groves’. Martin’s Belfast Directory 1842-1843 lists Ballysillan House. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/?data_id=dataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A24734" } , { "id": 310, "pageID": "56626", "title": "Ballyutoag Road", "url" : "ballyutoag-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name comes from the townland name: Ballyutoag Baile Uchtóg townland of the slopes." } , { "id": 311, "pageID": "56627", "title": "Balmoral Avenue", "url" : "balmoral-avenue", "intro" : "BT9; year first recorded: 1889", "content" : " - Balmoral Avenue - - - - BT9 - - - -The name Balmoral was borrowed from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, probably for the cachet of its royal associations. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited Balmoral, with its medieval castle, for the first time in 1848. They returned repeatedly and had a new castle built, which was completed in 1856.
In Belfast the name was applied to Balmoral Terrace on Great Victoria Street in 1856 (Hendersons Belfast Street Directory). The 1860-1861 (Adair) BSD lists Balmoral Terrace (Great Victoria Street) with five addresses including three with the word vacant. In September 1858 a new railway station named Balmoral was opened on Stockmans Lane, two miles from Belfast. This seems to be the first usage of the name in South Belfast, where it later became the name of a suburb.
Balmoral Avenue is first mentioned in newspapers in 1889. Henderson BSD The Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory 1895 contains addresses of people living in Balmoral Avenue. According to Place Names NI website: The name Balmoral has been imported from Scotland where it is the name of a residence of the royal family in Aberdeenshire and signifies ‘farm of the big clearing’, deriving from Sc.G. baile, mór in combination with Brittonic ial ‘open space’.
Prior to 1889, when Balmoral Avenue was named, Stockmans Lane / Loaning seems to have been the name of the road all the way to the junction with Malone Road.
Submitted application of Mr. Joseph McMaster to name a thoroughfare off Balmoral Avenue, Balmoral Park.
Resolved – That Mr. McMaster be informed the Committee cannot approve of the name submitted, but will be prepared to approve of the name Balmoral Place in substitution for Balmoral Park. (3rd May 1927).
" } , { "id": 312, "pageID": "56628", "title": "Balmoral Court", "url" : "balmoral-court", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Balmoral Court - - - - BT9 - - - -Balmoral Court is off Upper Lisburn Road, close to Kings Hall. See Balmoral Avenue for the origin of the name.
" } , { "id": 313, "pageID": "56629", "title": "Balmoral Drive", "url" : "balmoral-drive", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Balmoral Drive - - - - BT9 - - - -Situated off Balmoral Avenue, which see for the origin of the name.
According to Place Names NI website: The name Balmoral has been imported from Scotland where it is the name of a residence of the royal family in Aberdeenshire and signifies ‘farm of the big clearing’, deriving from Sc.G. baile, mór in combination with Brittonic ial ‘open space’.
" } , { "id": 314, "pageID": "56630", "title": "Balmoral Gardens", "url" : "balmoral-gardens", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1926", "content" : " - Balmoral Gardens - - - - BT9 - - - -Situated off Balmoral Avenue, which see for the origin of the name.
There is no reference to Balmoral Gardens in the Belfast Street Directory 1924 but by the time of the directory in 1932, it lists 12 houses. According to Place Names NI website: The name Balmoral has been imported from Scotland where it is the name of a residence of the royal family in Aberdeenshire and signifies ‘farm of the big clearing’, deriving from Sc.G. baile, mór in combination with Brittonic ial ‘open space’.
On the application of Mr. Joseph McMaster, it was. Resolved – That a new street on Mr. McMaster’s property, situate off Balmoral Avenue, be named Balmoral Gardens. (23rd February 1926).
" } , { "id": 315, "pageID": "56631", "title": "Balmoral Link", "url" : "balmoral-link", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -According to Place Names NI website: The name Balmoral has been imported from Scotland where it is the name of a residence of the royal family in Aberdeenshire and signifies ‘farm of the big clearing’, deriving from Sc.G. baile, mór in combination with Brittonic ial ‘open space’.
" } , { "id": 316, "pageID": "56632", "title": "Balmoral Mews", "url" : "balmoral-mews", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Balmoral Mews - - - - BT9 - - - -Situated off Balmoral Avenue, which see for the origin of the name.
According to Place Names NI website: The name Balmoral has been imported from Scotland where it is the name of a residence of the royal family in Aberdeenshire and signifies ‘farm of the big clearing’, deriving from Sc.G. baile, mór in combination with Brittonic ial ‘open space’.
" } , { "id": 317, "pageID": "56633", "title": "Balmoral Park Gardens", "url" : "balmoral-park-gardens", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Balmoral Park Gardens - - - - BT10 - - - -Balmoral Park Gardens was proposed by Alskea Contracts. They proposed Balmoral Grove as their second choice and Balmoral Close as their third choice. The contractor has advised that all names are relevant to the local area and the entrance to the new street is directly opposite Balmoral Park. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 9 August 2016).
" } , { "id": 318, "pageID": "56634", "title": "Balmoral Road", "url" : "balmoral-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -According to Place Names NI website: The name Balmoral has been imported from Scotland where it is the name of a residence of the royal family in Aberdeenshire and signifies ‘farm of the big clearing’, deriving from Sc.G. baile, mór in combination with Brittonic ial ‘open space’.
" } , { "id": 319, "pageID": "56635", "title": "Baltic Avenue", "url" : "baltic-avenue", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Baltic Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -There is a report in the Ulster Examiner and Northern Star - Friday 05 February 1875 giving details from the Works Committee of the Belfast Corporation indicating permission for water to be taken into a house for Matthew Larmour in Baltic Avenue.
" } , { "id": 320, "pageID": "56636", "title": "Banbury Street", "url" : "banbury-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - That on the application of the owner Sir Daniel Dixon, three new streets on his property situate off Mersey Street be named: 'Armitage Street', 'Banbury Street' and 'Chelsea Street'. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 6th July 1898. Armitage Street features in The Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory 1899. It no longer exists – instead there is Armitage Close." } , { "id": 321, "pageID": "56637", "title": "Bandon Court", "url" : "bandon-court", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Bandon Court - - - - BT14 - - - -First recorded use:
An obituary notice in the Belfast News-Letter (20 August 1984) gives the address 3 Bandon Court, showing the court was occupied by summer 1984.
The postcode BT14 6PU was formally introduced in April 1985, suggesting the development was completed in late 1984 and then added to the Royal Mail system the following spring.
Background and naming:
Bandon Court forms part of a cluster of cul-de-sacs developed in the early 1980s off Cliftonpark Avenue, during Lower Oldpark housing renewal.
The surrounding streets include Foyle, Shannon, Liffey, Avoca, and others — several of which are names of Irish rivers.
It seems likely, though not certain, that Bandon was chosen in the same spirit, recalling the River Bandon in County Cork. This would fit a pattern of Belfast planners or developers grouping street names by shared themes (rivers, counties, trees, etc.).
Another possibility is that the choice echoed the older Bandon Street (Falls Road area), in use by 1880 but later lost in redevelopment — perhaps a way of keeping the name alive elsewhere in the city.
On speculation and naming practices:
The reasoning behind many Belfast street names is undocumented. Developers or municipal officers often applied themes for convenience or coherence, without leaving records of their choices.
As a result, connections — such as Bandon Court’s apparent link to the River Bandon or to the lost Bandon Street — must remain speculative. The pattern of nearby river names makes such an origin plausible, but it cannot be stated with certainty.
Summary:
Bandon Court was laid out as part of the Lower Oldpark housing developments of the early 1980s, first occupied by 1984. Its name probably reflects the nearby pattern of river-themed street names, and may ultimately commemorate the River Bandon in County Cork, or be a continuation of the older Bandon Street name once found off the Falls Road. Like many Belfast names, the precise reasoning remains undocumented and open to interpretation.
See Bankmore Street for the origin of this name.
" } , { "id": 324, "pageID": "56640", "title": "Bankmore Street", "url" : "bankmore-street", "intro" : "BT7; year first recorded: 1886 (but existed from at least 1791 under other names)", "content" : " - Bankmore Street - - - - BT7 - - - -This street name comes from the name of the family home of the publishers/printers Marcus Ward and Company, Bankmore House. The business premises was called The Bankmore Royal Ulster Works. The Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster (1865-1866) contains a reference to Bankmore House (Off Dublin Road) and this inscription: Convent of Mercy, Mrs Morrin, superioress). Sources of information: BPU and Paul Tempan.
However, the Wards were not the first owners of this house. In 1862 Bankmore House belonged to the McCleery family. They owned another house of the same name located in North Street, which existed as early as 1815. James McCleery was a civil engineer. His son William McCleery was associated with the house on Dublin Road. The family was originally from Portaferry, Co. Down. The name Bankmore probably comes from Bankmore Hill, which overlooks the narrow entrance to Strangford Lough, a few miles south of Portaferry.
We are also grateful to Allie Nickell for providing additional details.
Bankmore Street named from Bankmore House, which stood at the rear of Marcus Wards Royal Ulster Works, now the Linen Warehouse of John S. Brown & Sons, Dublin Road. It was formerly known as the Basin Loney from a small circular reservoir in connection with the water supply service situated near the site of the present Ormeau Avenue Baths. The culverted (1881-82) Blackstaff River runs under the adjacent Ormeau Avenue, so it was a happy thought to name the new Street Bankmore (great bank) Street. Ballymacarrett once inspired a poet by John J Marshall in Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 31 December 1940. [Note that the McCleerys connection with Portaferry researched by Hugh Hamilton and Allie Nickell provides an explanation preferable to that offered by Marshall.]
As well as Basin Loney, as mentioned by Marshall, the street had other earlier names. It was called Paper Mill Lane in 1837 and Bismarck Street in 1879. It existed as early as 1791. It was shown but unnamed on Williamsons map of that year (IHTA xii, 11; IHTA xvii, 10).
- Further Information - -Photo of Bankmore Hill, Ballytrustan, © Eric Jones
" } , { "id": 325, "pageID": "56641", "title": "Bann Court", "url" : "bann-court", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Bann Court - - - - BT14 - - - -The name Bann Court follows a pattern in this area of Lower Oldpark of naming streets after rivers — for example Foyle, Liffey, Shannon (Street/Court), Bandon, and Avoca. The River Bann is Northern Ireland’s longest river, rising in the Mourne Mountains, flowing as the Upper Bann into Lough Neagh and continuing as the Lower Bann to the Atlantic at the Barmouth near Portstewart.
Location: Cregagh, BT6
Named: c. 1947–1949
Theme: Northern Ireland rivers and townlands
Etymology: An Bheannaigh – place of peaks (Irish)
Bannagh Corner is a short residential cul-de-sac located off Mount Merrion Avenue, near Rosetta Road, in the Cregagh area of southeast Belfast (BT6). It was developed in the late 1940s as part of the large post-war Cregagh Estate, a flagship housing scheme designed by architect T.F.O. Rippingham for the Northern Ireland Housing Trust. Construction took place between 1945 and 1950, providing much-needed housing with modern features like private bathrooms and gardens.
At the time of construction, this area lay outside Belfast’s municipal boundary and was administered by Castlereagh Council. The 1960 Belfast Street Directory reflects this, listing Bannagh Corner as off Cooneen Way – Outside Municipal Boundary.
The name Bannagh Corner appears in official records by the early 1950s and likely dates from the planning period of the estate in the late 1940s. Though the exact person or body who chose the name is unknown, it was probably selected by planners within the Housing Trust or approved by Castlereagh Council. Unlike today, there was no legal requirement at the time to provide justification for new street names.
By 1951, Bannagh Corner is listed in the Belfast Street Directory, and records show that families had begun living there by the mid-1940s. A 1960 entry for No. 7 (Mrs Edith Gordon) suggests occupation as early as 1943–44. OSNI maps from the 1950s also show the street’s layout as part of the newly completed Cregagh estate.
Bannagh Corner forms part of a broader naming scheme within the Cregagh Estate, where many streets were named after rivers, streams, and geographic features from across Northern Ireland. Nearby examples include:
Arney Close (Arney River, Fermanagh)
Cooneen Way (Cooneen area/river, Fermanagh)
Callan Way (Callan River, Armagh)
Burntollet Way (Burntollet River, Derry)
Kilbroney Bend (Kilbroney River, Rostrevor, Co. Down)
This naming theme gave the estate a cohesive and culturally resonant identity, bringing echoes of Northern Ireland’s landscape into Belfast’s growing suburbs.
Bannagh is an anglicised version of the Irish An Bheannaigh, meaning place of peaks or land of small hills. It is used in townland names such as Bannagh Beg and Bannagh More in County Fermanagh—regions known for their upland terrain. The small Bannagh River also flows through that area.
While the Belfast street is on relatively flat land, the use of the name Bannagh fits the estate’s broader toponymic theme and likely honours its Fermanagh namesake. The suffix Corner is a simple descriptive term, indicating a small street or cul-de-sac branching from a main road.
Though no surviving council minutes or naming proposals have been located, contemporary directories and maps confirm Bannagh Corner’s place in the Cregagh estate by the early 1950s. The 1951 OSNI 1:1250 map shows Bannagh Corner clearly laid out between Cooneen Way and The Straight. Recent planning documents, such as council waste route reports, continue to acknowledge the street as part of the official Belfast streetscape.
The National Library of Scotland’s online map viewer is a helpful tool for exploring Bannagh Corner’s historical development through side-by-side comparisons of old OS maps and current satellite views.
Bannagh Corner is a small but historically rich street in East Belfast, created as part of a visionary post-war housing development. Its name, like many in the Cregagh Estate, draws on rivers and landscapes from across Northern Ireland—in this case, likely inspired by the Bannagh townlands and river in County Fermanagh. This thematic naming approach brought a sense of identity, cultural continuity, and rural evocation to Belfast’s expanding post-war suburbs.
" } , { "id": 327, "pageID": "56643", "title": "Bantry Street / Sráid Bheanntraí", "url" : "bantry-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Bantry Street / Sráid Bheanntraí - - - - BT13 - - - -Bantry Street (Sráid Bheanntraí), Belfast BT13 (Edenderry)
Key Points:
On application of the owners, your Committee have named two new streets off Broadway and Falls road Nansen Street and Iveagh Street; new streets off Springfield road, Cupar street and Clonard street, Aboo street, Bantry street, Benares street, Bombay street, Cawnpore street, Dunmore street, Dingle street, Lucknow street, Oranmore street, Tralee street, and they have changed the name of Faloon’s court to Fleet street place. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 23 June 1897.
Historical Background
The name Bantry Street was approved on 23 June 1897, when Belfast Corporation’s Town Improvement Committee approved a batch of new street names for the growing Edenderry district. At the time, this area—formerly rural—was being developed into long rows of terraced housing for working families.
The June 1897 minutes list Bantry Street alongside several other new streets, confirming its creation date and the origin of its name.
Origin of the Name
Bantry Street is named after Bantry, a harbour town in County Cork. The Irish name, Sráid Bheanntraí, reflects the Irish Beanntraí, meaning people of the horns or people of the peaks, a tribal name from early Irish history.
This naming was not to honour a local person but to reference an already established Irish place-name.
Street-Naming Patterns in Edenderry
The choice of Bantry fits into a deliberate theme in the 1897 development. The same records show other Irish town names—Dingle, Oranmore, Tralee—alongside names from India under British rule—Benares (Varanasi), Bombay (Mumbai), Cawnpore (Kanpur), Lucknow.
This mix of Irish and colonial place-names was common in Belfast at the time. Similar examples can be found elsewhere in the city, such as Madras Street and Kashmir Road.
Sources:
Named after Dr Henry Norman Barnett, who lived nearby at Thornhill on Upper Newtownards Road. He was a specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine. Further biographical details are given in Knock, Knock... who was there? by Keith Haines (2014), pp. 58-66.
that three streets in the added area off Newtownards Road be named Castlehill Road, Castleview Road, and Barnetts Road and that the works committee be requested to have these names erected an estimated cost of £1. (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 18th June 1901).
That Dr H. Norman Barnett be informed in reply to his letter of 6th Inst. that this Committee do not see their way to alter the terms of their resolution of 19th April last, as to to completion of Barnetts Road. (17th May 1904).
Read application from property owners and Residents in Barnett’s Road to have the name of that road changed to Ashley Road, and referred to the Surveyor to communicate with the owners of property requesting them to suggest a more suitable name and to have the application signed by all interested parties. ( 18th February 1908).
Resolved – ...that the name Barnett’s Road be approved for a continuation of that thoroughfare on the property of Mr. McMaster. (7th May 1935).
" } , { "id": 330, "pageID": "56646", "title": "Barnetts Chase", "url" : "barnetts-chase", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Barnett’s Chase, Belfast
Barnett’s Chase is a short residential cul-de-sac in east Belfast, located off Barnett’s Road, between Thornhill Grove and Castleview Road, a short distance south of the Upper Newtownards Road.
Documentary origin
The name Barnett’s Chase was formally approved by Belfast City Council in 2001 as part of the Building Control street-naming process. The relevant minute of the Health and Environmental Services Committee (12 November 2001) records:
The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets in the City which did not conflict with the existing approved street names and to which the Royal Mail had no objections.
Proposed name: Barnetts Chase
Location: Off Barnetts Road, BT5
Applicant: Gifford and Cairns Architects
This establishes that Barnett’s Chase is a modern street name, created during a small-scale residential development within an already built-up area.
Historical context
While Barnett’s Chase does not appear on early Ordnance Survey mapping and is a late addition to the street plan, it is not an arbitrary or disconnected name. It is consciously derived from Barnett’s Road, the adjoining thoroughfare.
Barnett’s Road itself was laid out in the early twentieth century and is named after Dr Henry Norman Barnett, an ear, nose, and throat specialist who lived nearby at Thornhill on the Upper Newtownards Road. The naming of Barnett’s Road is documented in Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee minutes from 1901 onward, with further correspondence in 1904 and later discussions in 1908 and 1935.
The creation of Barnett’s Chase represents a later phase of residential development on land adjoining that established road. In urban-planning terms, this is infill: the insertion of a small pocket of new housing within an existing street pattern, rather than the laying-out of a new suburb.
Name significance
The name performs three functions:
It preserves continuity with the historic street name Barnett’s Road;
It extends the commemorative thread associated with Dr Henry Norman Barnett into a new development;
It employs the modern term Chase, a convention for short, enclosed residential streets and cul-de-sacs, suggesting privacy and quiet character.
Barnett’s Chase is therefore new in form but genealogical in substance: a twenty-first-century creation that deliberately anchors itself in an earlier commemorative landscape, extending an established local identity rather than supplanting it.
Sources
Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee Minutes,
12 November 2001, Building Control – Street Naming.
(Records the approval of Barnetts Chase, off Barnetts Road, BT5; applicant: Gifford and Cairns Architects.)
Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes:
– 18 June 1901 – resolutions concerning the naming of new streets in the Knock / Upper Newtownards Road district, including Barnett’s Road.
– 17 May 1904 – correspondence relating to the completion and development of Barnett’s Road.
– 18 February 1908 – discussion of a proposal affecting the name (not adopted).
– 7 May 1935 – formal approval of the name for a continuation of the road.
Haines, Keith, Knock, Knock… Who Was There? (Belfast, 2014), esp. pp. 58–66.
(Background on the Thornhill district, Barnett’s Road, and Dr Henry Norman Barnett.)
Ordnance Survey of Ireland / Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, historical mapping (late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries).
(Shows Barnett’s Road but no Barnett’s Chase.)
OSNI modern digital mapping and street gazetteer.
(Shows Barnett’s Chase as a later cul-de-sac off Barnett’s Road.)
Belfast City Council Building Control street-naming procedures and registers (late 1990s–early 2000s).
(Context for the infill development and naming process.)
Barnett’s Court is a short residential cul-de-sac located off Barnett’s Road in east Belfast, within the historic Ballycloghan area. It forms part of the residential development laid out along and behind Barnett’s Road, close to Castleview Road and Knockburn Park.
The name Barnett’s Court is directly derived from Barnett’s Road, from which it is accessed, and reflects the established local naming pattern whereby minor courts and closes adopted the name of the principal thoroughfare.
Barnett’s Road was approved in 1901 and was named after Dr Henry Norman Barnett, a specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine who lived nearby at Thornhill on the Upper Newtownards Road. Contemporary municipal records show that the name was approved alongside Castlehill Road and Castleview Road as part of the planned development off the Newtownards Road, with subsequent references relating to the road’s completion, extension, and proposed renaming.
No separate naming resolution for Barnett’s Court has been located in the surviving Improvement Committee minutes. The court takes its name from Barnett’s Road, from which it is accessed.
Barnett’s Court forms part of the later residential development associated with Barnett’s Road and its immediate hinterland.
• Street type: Residential cul-de-sac
• Area: Ballycloghan, east Belfast
• Postcode district: BT5
• Associated street: Barnett’s Road
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 18 June 1901
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 17 May 1904
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 18 February 1908
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 7 May 1935
• Keith Haines, Knock, Knock… Who Was There? (2014), pp. 58–66
• Ordnance Survey maps of Belfast
Barnett’s Crescent is a residential crescent located off Barnett’s Road in east Belfast, within the historic Ballycloghan area. It forms part of the group of subsidiary residential streets laid out off Barnett’s Road.
The name Barnett’s Crescent is derived directly from Barnett’s Road, from which it is accessed, and reflects the established local practice of extending the name of the principal thoroughfare to adjoining residential streets of varying form.
Barnett’s Road was approved in 1901 and was named after Dr Henry Norman Barnett, a specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine who lived nearby at Thornhill on the Upper Newtownards Road. Municipal records show that the name was approved alongside Castlehill Road and Castleview Road as part of the planned development off the Newtownards Road, with later references to the road’s completion, proposed renaming, and subsequent continuation.
No separate naming resolution specifically approving the name Barnett’s Crescent has been located in the surviving Improvement Committee minutes. The crescent takes its name from Barnett’s Road, following common municipal and developer-led naming practice for secondary streets within a planned residential layout.
Barnett’s Crescent forms part of the later residential development associated with Barnett’s Road and its immediate hinterland.
• Street type: Residential crescent
• Area: Ballycloghan, east Belfast
• Postcode district: BT5
• Associated street: Barnett’s Road
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 18 June 1901
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 17 May 1904
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 18 February 1908
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 7 May 1935
• Keith Haines, Knock, Knock… Who Was There? (2014), pp. 58–66
• Ordnance Survey maps of Belfast
Barnett’s Green is a short residential street located off Barnett’s Road in east Belfast, within the historic Ballycloghan area. It runs parallel to Barnett’s Road for part of its length and connects with Barnett’s Crescent, forming part of the planned residential layout developed to the south of the main road.
The name Barnett’s Green is derived directly from Barnett’s Road, from which it is accessed, and follows the local practice of extending the name of the principal thoroughfare to adjoining residential streets. The use of the term Green reflects a common twentieth-century naming convention for residential streets, rather than the presence of a formally designated green space.
Barnett’s Road was approved in 1901 and was named after Dr Henry Norman Barnett, a specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine who lived nearby at Thornhill on the Upper Newtownards Road. Municipal records show that the road name was approved alongside Castlehill Road and Castleview Road as part of the planned development off the Newtownards Road, with later references to its completion, proposed renaming, and extension.
No separate naming resolution specifically approving the name Barnett’s Green has been located in the surviving Improvement Committee minutes. The street takes its name from Barnett’s Road, in keeping with common municipal and developer-led naming practice for secondary streets within an established residential scheme.
Barnett’s Green forms part of the later residential development associated with Barnett’s Road and its immediate hinterland.
• Street type: Residential street
• Area: Ballycloghan, east Belfast
• Postcode district: BT5
• Associated street: Barnett’s Road
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 18 June 1901
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 17 May 1904
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 18 February 1908
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 7 May 1935
• Keith Haines, Knock, Knock… Who Was There? (2014), pp. 58–66
• Ordnance Survey maps of Belfast
Barnett’s Lodge is a short residential cul-de-sac located off Barnett’s Court in east Belfast, within the historic Ballycloghan area. It lies to the south of Barnett’s Road and forms part of the same residential layout developed behind the main thoroughfare.
The name Barnett’s Lodge is derived from Barnett’s Road, continuing the established local pattern of applying the Barnett name to subsidiary streets within this development. The use of the term Lodge reflects a common twentieth-century residential naming convention and does not appear to refer to a specific gate lodge or documented building of that name.
Barnett’s Road was approved in 1901 and was named after Dr Henry Norman Barnett, a specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine who lived nearby at Thornhill on the Upper Newtownards Road. Municipal records show that the name was approved alongside Castlehill Road and Castleview Road as part of the planned development off the Newtownards Road, with later references to its completion, proposed renaming, and continuation.
No separate naming resolution specifically approving the name Barnett’s Lodge has been located in the surviving Improvement Committee minutes. The cul-de-sac takes its name from Barnett’s Road, following common municipal and developer-led practice for naming minor residential streets within an established street scheme.
Barnett’s Lodge forms part of the later residential development associated with Barnett’s Road and its immediate hinterland.
• Street type: Residential cul-de-sac
• Area: Ballycloghan, east Belfast
• Postcode district: BT5
• Associated streets: Barnett’s Road, Barnett’s Court
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 18 June 1901
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 17 May 1904
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 18 February 1908
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 7 May 1935
• Keith Haines, Knock, Knock… Who Was There? (2014), pp. 58–66
• Ordnance Survey maps of Belfast
Barnoak Lane is a short residential lane located off Barnett’s Road in east Belfast, within the historic Ballycloghan area. It forms part of a small residential development accessed from Barnett’s Road.
The name Barnoak Lane was formally approved by Belfast City Council in 2004. The approval appears in the minutes of the Health and Environmental Services Committee meeting held on Monday, 9 February 2004, under the heading Street Naming. The Committee approved the name following an application by Circular Developments, with the location recorded as off Barnetts Road.
The origin of the name Barnoak is not explained in the committee minutes or in other surviving documentary sources. No clear connection with a historic field name, building, or local family has yet been identified, and the name appears to have been selected by the developer rather than derived from an earlier topographical or historical feature.
• Street type: Residential lane
• Area: Ballycloghan, east Belfast
• Postcode district: BT5
• Accessed from: Barnett’s Road
• Year approved: 2004
• Applicant: Circular Developments
• Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee Minutes, 9 February 2004
• Belfast Telegraph, Thursday 22 April 2004 (property advertisement)
Baroda Parade takes its name from Baroda, now known as Vadodara, the third-largest city of Gujarat, India (Marshall - Origin of Some of Belfasts Street-Names, p. 3; UPNS street names project). Baroda Parade, along with Baroda Drive and Street, is part of a group of streets off Ormeau Road with names related to the Indian sub-continent, popularly known as the Punjab. See also Delhi Street, Agra Street, Candahar Street, Burmah Street, Herat Street and Ava Street (Tempan 2024, p. 123).
Resolved – That the name Baroda Parade be approved for a new street on the property of Messrs. Cairns Bros., off Baroda Street. (4th August 1931).
- Further Information - - https://ehne.fr/en/encyclopedia/themes/europe-europeans-and-world/imperial-portaits/maharaja-baroda-indian-prince-between-anticolonial-and-imperial-politics" } , { "id": 339, "pageID": "56656", "title": "Baroda Street", "url" : "baroda-street", "intro" : "BT7; Year approved: 1905", "content" : " - Baroda Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Baroda Street takes its name from Baroda, now known as Vadodara, the third-largest city of Gujarat, India. The street was laid out in 1907 but for the most part remained undeveloped until 1930 (Marshall - Origin of Some of Belfasts Street-Names, p. 3; UPNS street names project). Baroda Street, along with Baroda Drive and Parade, is part of a group of streets off Ormeau Road with names related to the Indian sub-continent, popularly known as the Punjab. See also Delhi Street, Agra Street, Candahar Street, Burmah Street, Herat Street and Ava Street (Tempan 2024, p. 123).
That on the application of the owner Mr W. J. Coates a new street on his property situate off Ormeau Road, be named Baroda Street (Improvement Committee, 10th October 1905).
- Further Information - - https://ehne.fr/en/encyclopedia/themes/europe-europeans-and-world/imperial-portaits/maharaja-baroda-indian-prince-between-anticolonial-and-imperial-politics" } , { "id": 340, "pageID": "56657", "title": "Barrack Street / Sráid na Beairice", "url" : "barrack-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Barrack Street / Sráid na Beairice - - - - BT12 - - - -The first notice we have of Barrack Street is the appearance of the Barrack Yard in the map of 1715, which with the reconstruction of the barracks in 1737, gave the street its name. It was in these barracks on Friday, December 21, 1770, that David Douglas, arrested by Waddell Cunningham in connection with agrarian disturbances, was lodged... The Hearts of Steel determined to rescue Douglas, and on the following Sunday a band of them marched on Belfast, burned down the house of Waddell Cunningham, attacked the military barracks, and threatened to burn the town. The barracks continued until the new infantry barracks on the Carrickfergus Road (now North Queen Street) were opened. In 1823 the old barracks were unoccupied. In 1836 they were purchased by the Governors of the Belfast College, now Royal Academical Institution. The Board of Guardians occupied the front part as a dispensary till 1893, the main building being used as a Ragged School (John J. Marshall, Origin of Some of Belfasts Street Names).
According to Marcus Patton the phrase Barracks for Soldiers was marked on a 1757 map. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832. There was a building called Brickfields Police Barracks and was still a barracks right into the 1920’s Troubles.
" } , { "id": 341, "pageID": "56658", "title": "Barrington Gardens", "url" : "barrington-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1893", "content" : " - Barrington Gardens - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs H.J. Scott and Co. four new streets off Blackstaff Road [name later changed to Donegall Road] Abingdon Street, Barrington Street, Colchester Street and Dorchester Street. (8th November 1893).
All four street names can be found within the Leicester City Council list of street names.
- Further Information - - https://www.leicester.gov.uk/media/184421/list-of-streets.pdf" } , { "id": 342, "pageID": "56659", "title": "Baskin Street", "url" : "baskin-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1889", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1889 - - - -That on the application of Mr William Tinsley of 109 Donegall Street, Agent for the owners a new street off Belvoir Street be named Baskin Street. (4th December 1889). There is a report from the Improvement Committee in the Belfast News-Letter - Tuesday 02 September 1890 giving details of permission to John Connolly to extend Baskin Street.
" } , { "id": 343, "pageID": "56660", "title": "Bathgate Drive", "url" : "bathgate-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Bathgate Drive - - - - BT4 - - - -On the application of Mr W. G. Craig, 2 new streets on his property situate off Strandmillis Road be named Ranfurly Street and Bathgate Gardens. (Minutes TIC, 20th April 1898).
" } , { "id": 344, "pageID": "56661", "title": "Batley Street", "url" : "batley-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Batley Street was previously known as Battenberg Street. " } , { "id": 345, "pageID": "56662", "title": "Battenberg Court", "url" : "battenberg-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Battenberg Court is a short residential cul-de-sac located off Battenberg Street in north Belfast, within the Crumlin Road district. It forms part of later residential development associated with the established street.
The name Battenberg Court is derived directly from Battenberg Street, from which it takes access, and reflects the common practice of applying the name of the principal street to a smaller adjoining court. The use of the suffix Court is consistent with twentieth-century residential naming conventions for short cul-de-sacs.
Battenberg Street itself was approved in 1896 and was named after Prince Henry of Battenberg. Battenberg Court preserves this earlier street name and represents subsequent development within the same locality rather than a separately commemorated naming.
• Street type: Residential cul-de-sac
• Area: Crumlin Road district, north Belfast
• Postcode district: BT13
• Accessed from: Battenberg Street
• Named after: Battenberg Street
• Belfast Corporation, Town Improvement Committee Minutes, 13 May 1896 (Battenberg Street)
• Ordnance Survey maps of Belfast
Battenberg Street is a residential street located off the Crumlin Road in north Belfast. It forms part of late nineteenth-century residential development in this area, laid out on land under private ownership.
The name Battenberg Street was formally approved by Belfast Corporation on 13 May 1896. The approval is recorded in the Town Improvement Committee minutes as follows:
That on the application of the owner Mr. McCartney a new street on his property situate off Crumlin Road be named Battenberg Street.
(Town Improvement Committee, 13th May 1896).
Battenberg Street was named after Prince Henry of Battenberg, who married Princess Beatrice, the youngest daughter of Queen Victoria, on 23 July 1885. The choice of name reflects a common late Victorian practice of commemorating members of the British royal family and their associations through new street names.
• Street type: Residential street
• Area: Crumlin Road district, north Belfast
• Year approved: 1896
• Approved by: Belfast Corporation (Town Improvement Committee)
• Named after: Prince Henry of Battenberg
• Belfast Corporation, Town Improvement Committee Minutes, 13 May 1896
• Biographical sources relating to Prince Henry of Battenberg and Princess Beatrice
• Ordnance Survey maps of Belfast
Bawnmore Court is a short residential court located off Bawnmore Road in south Belfast, within the Malone Lower area. It forms part of later residential development associated with Bawnmore Road, which was laid out off the Lisburn Road at the turn of the twentieth century.
Bawnmore Road was approved in 1900 following a series of applications by the owner, Mr Edward Stringer. Proposals to name the street Bawnmore Avenue and later Bawnmore Park were declined by the Improvement Committee, before approval was finally granted for the name Bawnmore Road on 27 November 1900. Bawnmore Court takes its name directly from this established street.
No separate Improvement Committee or later council resolution specifically approving the name Bawnmore Court has been identified. The court derives its name from Bawnmore Road and reflects the common practice of applying the principal street name to a smaller adjoining residential court created through later development.
• Street type: Residential court
• Area: Malone Lower, south Belfast
• Postcode district: BT9
• Accessed from: Bawnmore Road
• Named after: Bawnmore Road
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 13 November 1900
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 20 November 1900
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 27 November 1900
• Ordnance Survey maps of Belfast
• Modern mapping and address evidence
Resolved - That Mr. E. G. Stringers application of 12th inst., to name the new street off Lisburn road Bawnmore avenue, be declined, as the Committee cannot sanction the name avenue for any street less than 50 feet in width, and that he be requested to submit another name for same. (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 13th November 1900).
That the application of the owner, Mr Edward Stringer, to name a new street off Lisburn Road Bawnmore Park be declined, and that he be requested to submit another name therefor. (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 20th November 1900).
That the application of Mr E Stringer to have a new street on his property siutate off Lisburn Road named ‘Bawnmore Road’ be granted. (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 27th November 1900).
" } , { "id": 349, "pageID": "56666", "title": "Bearnagh Drive", "url" : "bearnagh-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Slieve Bearnagh is one of the Mourne Mountains in County Down with a height of 739 metres. The Mourne Wall crosses the summit of Slieve Bearnagh." } , { "id": 350, "pageID": "56667", "title": "Bearnagh Glen", "url" : "bearnagh-glen", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Slieve Bearnagh is one of the Mourne Mountains in County Down with a height of 739 metres. The Mourne Wall crosses the summit of Slieve Bearnagh." } , { "id": 351, "pageID": "56668", "title": "Bedford Square", "url" : "bedford-square", "intro" : "BT2; year first recorded: 2005", "content" : " - Bedford Square - - - - BT2 - - - -Bedford Square is a modern civic square in Belfast city centre, located off Bedford Street and Franklin Street, within the historic Linen Quarter area. It was created in the early twenty-first century as part of a major redevelopment scheme centred on the listed Ewart Building.
The square did not exist as a named or defined space in the nineteenth century. Instead, it was formed through redevelopment of land bounded by Bedford Street, Franklin Street, McClintock Street and adjoining sites, as part of the Bedford Square Development. Planning documentation from 2016 describes the completion of a new civic square providing a courtyard space between the refurbished Ewart Building, a new office tower and the existing INI Building.
The name Bedford Square is therefore a contemporary place-name, derived from its proximity to Bedford Street rather than from an earlier historic square. Its creation reflects modern urban design priorities, introducing public space into a dense commercial district that developed during the nineteenth century as a centre for the linen trade.
Although newly created, Bedford Square sits within a historic streetscape and forms part of the continuing evolution of Belfast city centre, linking nineteenth-century commercial architecture with twenty-first-century redevelopment.
Sources
Belfast City Council, Development Management Officer Report, Committee Application LA04/2015/0264/F (26 July 2016)
Planning application records relating to the Bedford Square Development
Patton, M., Central Belfast: A Historical Gazetteer
Bedford Street is a street in Belfast city centre, extending south from Donegall Square and forming part of the nineteenth-century street grid associated with the Linen Quarter. It lies adjacent to the former Linen Hall site and developed during the mid nineteenth century as a centre for the linen trade.
The street originated under a different name. On Mason’s town plan of 1815, the route is clearly shown and labelled as Bishop Street, indicating that both the alignment and an earlier name were in use by the early nineteenth century. This confirms that the street existed prior to its later renaming and formed part of the planned street grid laid out south of Donegall Square.
On the Ordnance Survey First Edition map (c.1829–1835), the street is again clearly formed but is not labelled by name. This reflects a transitional phase in which the physical street layout was established, but its naming had not yet been standardised or formally approved by the municipal authorities.
Definitive evidence for the renaming and formal opening of the street as Bedford Street is provided by a report of Belfast Town Council proceedings published in the Belfast News-Letter on Wednesday 2 April 1851. The report records that Messrs McClean gave notice to the Town Clerk of their intention to open a street of the width of sixty feet six inches, to be called Bedford Street, and to run in a direct line from the West side of Donegall Square to the old Dublin road. The Council considered the proposal and resolved that the width of the new street should be seventy feet, with the frontage line on the west side aligned with the railings in front of Mr Harrison’s houses, and the frontage line on the east side aligned with the railings on the west side of the Linen Hall. This report provides clear confirmation of both the adoption of the name Bedford Street and the regulated nature of its layout.
Bedford Street first appears under its present name in the Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory of 1852, consistent with the timing of this Council approval. The street was largely developed during the 1850s, following drainage and ground improvement works, and rapidly became a centre for linen warehouses, factories, and offices. Its dense concentration of Victorian commercial buildings played a key role in establishing the surrounding area as the heart of Linenopolis.
The origin of the name Bedford Street is not explicitly stated in surviving municipal records. Patton suggests that it may derive from Sir William Franklin of Bedfordshire, who married Letitia, widow of the first Earl of Donegall. Another line of interpretation draws comparison with Bedford Row in Dublin, which Clerkin associates with the Dukes of Bedford. On this basis, it has been suggested that the name may refer to John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford, who served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1757 to 1761. While such aristocratic naming conventions were common in nineteenth-century urban development, no direct documentary evidence has been identified to confirm the precise individual commemorated.
By the later nineteenth century, Bedford Street was firmly established as an important element within Belfast’s commercial and industrial core. Although the linen trade has declined, the street retains its historic name and continues to form part of the city’s central street network.
Sources
Belfast News-Letter, 2 April 1851
Mason, Town Plan of Belfast (1815)
Ordnance Survey of Ireland, First Edition (c.1829–1835)
Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory (1852)
Patton, M., Central Belfast: A Historical Gazetteer
Clerkin, P., Dublin Street Names
Beech Heights
Off Annadale Embankment, BT7.
Beech Heights forms part of the internal street network of the Wellington Square development on the east bank of the River Lagan. The name was formally approved by Belfast City Council’s Health and Environmental Services Committee on 14 April 2003, alongside Riverside View, College Drive, College Heights, Lower Courtyard, Upper Courtyard, Lagan Way, and The Boulevard. All were submitted by Northwin Developments for a new residential scheme on the former site of Annadale Grammar School and Wellington College.
Unlike College Drive and College Heights, which directly commemorate the long educational use of the site, Beech Heights belongs to a more evocative strand in the naming scheme. Beech suggests trees and greenery, while Heights implies both elevation above the Lagan floodplain and the presence of apartment buildings within this part of the development. In practice, Beech Heights includes a terrace and multi-storey residential blocks, some of which carry further nature-themed names such as Forest House, Bridge House, and Meadow House.
The choice reflects the developers’ intention to present Wellington Square as a settled, landscaped neighbourhood rather than a purely functional housing estate. Set beside the leafy Annadale Embankment, with Belvoir Park and the wooded Lagan corridor close by, Beech Heights embeds a sense of natural amenity into a site that had previously been occupied by school buildings and, earlier still, by industrial brickworks.
" } , { "id": 354, "pageID": "56671", "title": "Beech Park", "url" : "beech-park", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Beech Park - - - - BT6 - - - -Beech Park (BT6) is a residential street in East Belfast (Lisnasharragh/Castlereagh) first laid out in the post‑war era. It appears in street directories by the late 1950s, placing its naming in the mid-1950s . The name was almost certainly chosen for its arboreal appeal – evoking the beech tree and a pleasant, leafy character – fitting the era’s trend of parks and gardens names rather than reflecting any earlier estate . By 1959 Beech Park was fully occupied, suggesting Castlereagh planners approved the name simply to complement the green theme and appeal to new residents .
Hillburn Park – An invented name combining hill and burn (stream). Hillburn Park sits just above the Merok Burn valley, and the name likely evokes the idea of the stream’s upper reach (hill stream). It was established by the late 1950s (in use by 1959) and was coined to match the Glenburn theme .
Glenburn Park – Named from the Scots glen (valley) and burn (stream) after the nearby Merok Burn. This cul‑de‑sac (built mid-1950s) takes its name from the small wooded glen through which the Merok Burn flows . The name highlights the scenic valley setting of the houses.
Glenburn Road – The main road along the same valley. It was aptly named Glenburn Road to reflect the glen/stream terrain (running by the Merok Burn) , and dates to the 1950s development of the area.
Glenview Gardens – A short street off Glenburn Road, its name alludes to the glen view over the Merok Burn valley. It was chosen during the same late-1950s building phase to emphasize the attractive view towards the little glen .
Merok Park – Named for the Merok Burn, a small stream that winds through this estate. All the Merok‑named streets (Park, Drive, Gardens) were laid out in the mid-1950s and deliberately recall the historic stream (a townland boundary line) . The name Merok itself may derive from a local dialect word (Ulster-Scots mairk or Irish méaróg) related to boundary markers .
Merok Drive – Shares the same origin as Merok Park. It was named in the 1950s after the Merok Burn running alongside the housing development , linking to the same natural feature.
Merok Gardens – Likewise named for the Merok Burn, the name was applied by the late 1950s to another street in this estate. All three Merok streets commemorate the stream’s place in the local topography .
Carnamena Avenue – A Gaelic‑style invented name (often misread as Camarena). It appears to combine carn (Irish for cairn or heap of stones) and meán (middle), roughly middle cairn. Introduced in the 1950s (in directories by 1959), it was coined to fit with other nearby Carn– names (e.g. Carncaver) and give a Celtic flavor, rather than referring to any actual cairn .
Clonduff Drive – One of the oldest streets here, part of a 1940s public‑housing estate. It was named after Clonduff in County Down (from Irish Cluain Daimh, ox meadow) . The estate (and name) date to WWII (a 1941 reference notes the Clonduff Estate), making it a wartime-era naming. The Gaelic name was chosen for its pleasant sound and historic resonance .
Rochester Road – An aerospace-themed name from the early 1950s. It honors Rochester in Kent, England, the original base of Short Brothers aircraft before they moved to Belfast in 1948 . As a result, Rochester Road (and nearby Sunderland Road, Stirling Avenue, etc.) were laid out after WWII with this aviation motif. The street was in place by 1959, marking Belfast’s new aerospace heritage .
Each of these names reflects a 1950s Belfast planning theme – from the natural landscape (burns and glens) to a nod toward Irish history or industry – and was adopted when this part of East Belfast was developed.
Sources:
Belfast Street Names Project (https://www.belfaststreetnames.com)
Townlands of Ulster – Lisnasharragh (https://townlandsofulster.com/2020/06/18/lisnasharragh)
Lennon Wylie Belfast Street Directories (https://www.lennonwylie.co.uk/1959ListofStreets.htm)
Castlereagh: East Belfast History archive (https://eastbelfasthistory.com/books/castlereagh)
The Legend of Clonduff – Clonduff GAC (https://clonduffgac.net/about/the-legend-of-clonduff)
It is likely that Beechfield Court was named as it runs off Beechfield Street which in turn was called after Beechfield House. The following is an advertisement in the Belfast Commercial Chronicle on Wednesday 01 June 1831:
A COUNTRY RESIDENCE
To be SOLD, or LET for a term of Years, BEECHFIELD HOUSE and LAND, situated innthe Vicinity of Ballymacarrett, residence of the late JAMES CALVERT. The Dwelling-House is New and Commodious, commands a full view of the Sea, and stands at an agreeable distance from the high-way. The Land, which contains Twenty-three Acres (House and Garden inclusive), is of choice condition, and the Office-Houses, which have been
recently rebuilt, are convenient. The House is ready for immediate reception of a Respectable Family. Application to be made to JAMES CALVERT, or to RICHARD BELL, Musgrave Street. Belfast, 5th Month, 30th,
It is likely that Beechfield Street was called after Beechfield House. The following is an advertisement in the Belfast Commercial Chronicle on Wednesday 01 June 1831:
A COUNTRY RESIDENCE
To be SOLD, or LET for a term of Years, BEECHFIELD HOUSE and LAND, situated innthe Vicinity of Ballymacarrett, residence of the late JAMES CALVERT. The Dwelling-House is New and Commodious, commands a full view of the Sea, and stands at an agreeable distance from the high-way. The Land, which contains Twenty-three Acres (House and Garden inclusive), is of choice condition, and the Office-Houses, which have been
recently rebuilt, are convenient. The House is ready for immediate reception of a Respectable Family. Application to be made to JAMES CALVERT, or to RICHARD BELL, Musgrave Street. Belfast, 5th Month, 30th,
street off Mountpottinger Road, proposed to be called Beechfield Street, for W. B. Ritchie, J.P., and Mr. William Harper. (Town Improvement Committee, reported in the Belfast Telegraph - Monday 01 February 1875).
Beechfield Street was once called Tom Thumbs Entry according to James Patton in his book on Ballymacarrett.
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" } , { "id": 363, "pageID": "56680", "title": "Beechlands", "url" : "beechlands", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The city Surveyor submitted application dated 30th Ultimate from Mr W A Harkness, that the name Beechlands Ave be approved for a new street on his property off Malone Rd. The city surveyor also submitted memorial signed by residents in the street, pointing out that the thoroughfare had been known as Beechlands for a considerable time and requesting that a change not be made. Resolved after request of the memorial list be acceded to. (7th February 1939)." } , { "id": 364, "pageID": "56681", "title": "Beechmount Avenue / Ascaill Ard na bhFeá", "url" : "beechmount-avenue", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Beechmount Avenue / Ascaill Ard na bhFeá - - - - BT12 - - - - “That on application of the owners The Executors of Riddell (space in minutes) five new streets situate off Falls Road be named Ballymurphy Street, Beechmount Avenue, Clowney Street, Felspar Street and Mica Street”. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 16th March 1898. According to Dean in his book on The Gate Lodges of Ulster. A Gazetteer there was Beechmount, “pre 1832. To an antique house of the Wallace family a lodge directly opposite the entrance to Willowbank Cottage (qv). Later a property of the Riddel family and now a convent”. (p4). “Beechmount Lane off the Falls Road” features in The Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory (1884). Beechmount reportedly got its name from the beech trees, which were plentiful in the area, particularly in and around the grounds of the private estate that came to be known as Beechmount House, then Riddell’s Desmense ,and thenThank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 370, "pageID": "56687", "title": "Beechmount Link / Nasc Ard na bhFeá", "url" : "beechmount-link", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Beechmount Link / Nasc Ard na bhFeá - - - - BT12 - - - - Beechmount Link off Beechmount Gardens was proposed by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 14th September, 1998." } , { "id": 371, "pageID": "56688", "title": "Beechmount Parade / Paráid Ard na bhFeá", "url" : "beechmount-parade", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Beechmount Parade / Paráid Ard na bhFeá - - - - BT12 - - - -On the application of Mr. Felix Kane, it was Resolved – That a new street on his property situated off Beechmount Avenue be known as Beechmount Parade. (11th December 1928)
" } , { "id": 372, "pageID": "56689", "title": "Beechmount Park", "url" : "beechmount-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 373, "pageID": "56690", "title": "Beechmount Pass / Slí Ard na bhFeá", "url" : "beechmount-pass", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Beechmount Pass / Slí Ard na bhFeá - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 374, "pageID": "56691", "title": "Beechmount Street / Sráid Ard na bhFeá", "url" : "beechmount-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1924", "content" : " - Beechmount Street / Sráid Ard na bhFeá - - - - BT12 - - - -Submitted memorial from residents in new street off Beechmount Avenue suggesting that the name Beechmount Gardens be given to that street, and the Surveyor was instructed to inform them that the Committee could not agree to the name suggested, as the areas in front of the houses on each side are not 15 feet in depth, and that the Committee are prepared to approve of the name Beechmount Street if the owner of the property agrees and that the application for naming the street should come from him. (29th(24th) January 1924).
On the application of Mr Robert McGladery, the name Beechmount Street was approved for a new street on his property situate off Beechmount Avenue and north of Locan Street. (12th February 1924).
" } , { "id": 375, "pageID": "56692", "title": "Beechmount Walk / Siúlán Ard na bhFeá", "url" : "beechmount-walk", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Beechmount Walk / Siúlán Ard na bhFeá - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 376, "pageID": "56693", "title": "Beechview Park / Páirc Radharc na bhFeá", "url" : "beechview-park", "intro" : "BT12; Year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Beechview Park / Páirc Radharc na bhFeá - - - - BT12 - - - - The city surveyor submitted an application from Antrim Building Works, owners of properties in the throughfare known as Giants Foot Road, to have the name changed to Beechview Park. On his recommendation, the committee acceded to the application. (26th January 1960). The name Giant’s Foot Road was still listed in the 1960 directory." } , { "id": 377, "pageID": "56694", "title": "Beechwood Street", "url" : "beechwood-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 378, "pageID": "56695", "title": "Beersbridge Road", "url" : "beersbridge-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The 1834 Ordnance Survey map shows a Beer's Bridge Cottage, Beer's Bridge and Beer's Mills. - Further Information - - https://bloomfieldbelfast.co.uk/up-to-c1775.php#earlydays03" } , { "id": 379, "pageID": "56696", "title": "Beit Street", "url" : "beit-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1906", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1906 - - - -That on the application of the Martin Estate Ltd, a new street on their property, situate off Roden Street be named Beit Street. (4th September 1906).
. Beit Street First appears in 1907 BPUD with three householders listed.
" } , { "id": 380, "pageID": "56697", "title": "Belair Street", "url" : "belair-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1905", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1905 - - - - Resolved - that on application of the owner, Mr Thomas Murphy, three new streets on his property, situate off Ainsworth Avenue, be named 'Kirk Street', 'Belair Street', 'Dunmoyle Street'. (Improvement Committee, 12th September 1905). " } , { "id": 381, "pageID": "56698", "title": "Belfield Heights / Arda Belfield", "url" : "belfield-heights", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Belfield Heights / Arda Belfield - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 382, "pageID": "56699", "title": "Belgravia Avenue", "url" : "belgravia-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1880 - - - -Resolved that on the application of Mr John Ferguson the name Belgravia Street be changed to Belgravia Avenue. (21st April 1880).
" } , { "id": 383, "pageID": "56700", "title": "Bell Close", "url" : "bell-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 384, "pageID": "56701", "title": "Bell Towers", "url" : "bell-towers", "intro" : "Year approved: 2001", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2001 - - - - Bell Towers Off Ormeau Road, BT7 was proposed by Mary Gardiner, Lagan Developments Limited and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 13th August, 2001." } , { "id": 385, "pageID": "56702", "title": "Bell Towers South", "url" : "bell-towers-south", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 386, "pageID": "56703", "title": "Bell's Theorem Crescent", "url" : "bells-theorem-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - To read more about John Bell, follow this link: https://www.ria.ie/about-john-bell - Further Information - - https://www.ria.ie/about-john-bell" } , { "id": 387, "pageID": "56704", "title": "Belmont Avenue", "url" : "belmont-avenue", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Belmont Avenue - - - - BT4 - - - -In his book East Belfast, Images of Ireland Keith Haines writes that the Belmont estate gave the district its name. Belmont House was built in the 1830s, it was originally the home of solicitor Alexander Montgomery, and later of Sir Thomas McClure MP who sold the 70-acre estate in 1890 to the trustees of Henry James Campbell in order to found a school - namely Campbell College.
" } , { "id": 388, "pageID": "56705", "title": "Belmont Avenue West", "url" : "belmont-avenue-west", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Belmont Avenue West - - - - BT4 - - - -In his book East Belfast, Images of Ireland Keith Haines writes that the Belmont estate gave the district its name. Belmont House was built in the 1830s, it was originally the home of solicitor Alexander Montgomery, and later of Sir Thomas McClure MP who sold the 70-acre estate in 1890 to the trustees of Henry James Campbell in order to found a school - namely Campbell College.
" } , { "id": 389, "pageID": "56706", "title": "Belmont Church Road", "url" : "belmont-church-road", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Belmont Church Road - - - - BT4 - - - -In his book East Belfast, Images of Ireland Keith Haines writes that the Belmont estate gave the district its name. Belmont House was built in the 1830s, it was originally the home of solicitor Alexander Montgomery, and later of Sir Thomas McClure MP who sold the 70-acre estate in 1890 to the trustees of Henry James Campbell in order to found a school - namely Campbell College.
The surveyor having reported that there were two streets in Knock added area known as Church road Resolved that the street running from Belmont Church to Upper Newtownards Road be named Belmont Church Road and the street running from Sandown Road ‘Knock Church Road’. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 24th January 1900.
" } , { "id": 390, "pageID": "56707", "title": "Belmont Close", "url" : "belmont-close", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Belmont Close - - - - BT4 - - - -In his book East Belfast, Images of Ireland Keith Haines writes that the Belmont estate gave the district its name. Belmont House was built in the 1830s, it was originally the home of solicitor Alexander Montgomery, and later of Sir Thomas McClure MP who sold the 70-acre estate in 1890 to the trustees of Henry James Campbell in order to found a school - namely Campbell College.
" } , { "id": 391, "pageID": "56708", "title": "Belmont Drive", "url" : "belmont-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year approved 1904, but not built, reapproved 1926", "content" : " - Belmont Drive - - - - BT4 - - - -In his book East Belfast, Images of Ireland Keith Haines writes that the Belmont estate gave the district its name. Belmont House was built in the 1830s, it was originally the home of solicitor Alexander Montgomery, and later of Sir Thomas McClure MP who sold the 70-acre estate in 1890 to the trustees of Henry James Campbell in order to found a school - namely Campbell College.
That on the application of Mr John Ross a new street on his property off Whiterock Road be named Glencairn Street and one off Belmont Road named Belmont Drive. (13th December 1904). This was reported Irish News and Belfast Morning News on Wednesday 14 December 1904, however there was no indication of the name Belmont Drive appearing until after 1926.
Resolved – That on the application of Mr. Joseph McMaster the following names be approved for new streets on his property situate off Belmont and Wandsworth Roads and Hawthornden Road: – Pirrie Parade, Kin-Edar Crescent, Hawthornden Park, Knocklofty Park, Knocktern Gardens, and Belmont Drive. (14th December 1926)
" } , { "id": 392, "pageID": "56709", "title": "Belmont Grange", "url" : "belmont-grange", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Belmont Grange - - - - BT4 - - - -In his book East Belfast, Images of Ireland Keith Haines writes that the Belmont estate gave the district its name. Belmont House was built in the 1830s, it was originally the home of solicitor Alexander Montgomery, and later of Sir Thomas McClure MP who sold the 70-acre estate in 1890 to the trustees of Henry James Campbell in order to found a school - namely Campbell College.
" } , { "id": 393, "pageID": "56710", "title": "Belmont Mews", "url" : "belmont-mews", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Belmont Mews - - - - BT4 - - - -In his book East Belfast, Images of Ireland Keith Haines writes that the Belmont estate gave the district its name. Belmont House was built in the 1830s, it was originally the home of solicitor Alexander Montgomery, and later of Sir Thomas McClure MP who sold the 70-acre estate in 1890 to the trustees of Henry James Campbell in order to found a school - namely Campbell College.
" } , { "id": 394, "pageID": "56711", "title": "Belmont Park", "url" : "belmont-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1926", "content" : " - Belmont Park - - - - BT4 - - - -In his book East Belfast, Images of Ireland Keith Haines writes that the Belmont estate gave the district its name. Belmont House was built in the 1830s, it was originally the home of solicitor Alexander Montgomery, and later of Sir Thomas McClure MP who sold the 70-acre estate in 1890 to the trustees of Henry James Campbell in order to found a school - namely Campbell College. Belmont Park was previously known as Campbell College Park.
The Assistant City Surveyor reported on the memorial of residents in College Park, the name of which was recently changed to Campbell College Park, to have the name altered to College Avenue or Belmont Park. Resolved – That the thoroughfare referred to be named Belmont Park. ( 20th April 1926).
" } , { "id": 395, "pageID": "56712", "title": "Belmont Place", "url" : "belmont-place", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Belmont Place - - - - BT4 - - - -In his book East Belfast, Images of Ireland Keith Haines writes that the Belmont estate gave the district its name. Belmont House was built in the 1830s, it was originally the home of solicitor Alexander Montgomery, and later of Sir Thomas McClure MP who sold the 70-acre estate in 1890 to the trustees of Henry James Campbell in order to found a school - namely Campbell College.
" } , { "id": 396, "pageID": "56713", "title": "Belmont Road", "url" : "belmont-road", "intro" : "BT4; year first recorded: 1870", "content" : " - Belmont Road - - - - BT4 - - - -In his book East Belfast, Images of Ireland Keith Haines writes that the Belmont estate gave the district its name. Belmont House was built in the 1830s, it was originally the home of solicitor Alexander Montgomery, and later of Sir Thomas McClure MP who sold the 70-acre estate in 1890 to the trustees of Henry James Campbell in order to found a school - namely Campbell College. The 1870 Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory contains a reference to Belmont Road. It is clear from the 1877 directory that the street is still being built.
" } , { "id": 397, "pageID": "56714", "title": "Belmore Way", "url" : "belmore-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “Rolston Architects have proposed Belmore Way as the first choice as the new street is being built on the former site of the Northern Bacon and Canning Factory and the Ulster Plastics Factory which were to become known as the Belmore Factories. Lower Lodge Way has been proposed as the second choice as the developer has advised that Lower Lodge Avenue was the official name for the Brae and that Lower Lodge Factory was situated on this site. Oldpark Brae has been proposed as the third choice as the site is at the bottom of a steep sloping bank which leads up to Oldpark Road.” Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, January, 2019." } , { "id": 398, "pageID": "56715", "title": "Belvedere Manor", "url" : "belvedere-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Earl of Belvidere?" } , { "id": 399, "pageID": "56716", "title": "Belvedere Park", "url" : "belvedere-park", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - Belvedere Park - - - - BT9 - - - -The City Surveyor submitted application from the Laganvale Estate Brick and Terra Cotta Works Ltd., requesting the Committee to approve of the names Belvedere Park and Willesden Park, for new streets on their property situated off Sharman Road, but in view of the width of these streets the Committee could not see their way to approve of the names suggested. (11th December 1928)
The Lagan Vale Estate Brick and Terra Cotta Works, Ltd., under dated of the 21st inst., applied to the Committee for reconsideration of their decision regarding the names Belvedere Park and Willesden Park, which were proposed for two new streets off Sharman Road, and the Committee, having reconsidered their decision, acceded to the Companys request and approved of the names stated. (23rd January 1929)
" } , { "id": 400, "pageID": "56717", "title": "Belvoir Drive", "url" : "belvoir-drive", "intro" : "BT8", "content" : " - Belvoir Drive - - - - BT8 - - - -
Named after Belvoir, a house built in the mid-18th century and demolished in 1961. It stood where the main car park for Belvoir Forest Park is today.
According to Fred Heatley and Hugh Dixon the original house of the Hill family, later Viscount Dungannon, who owned the Belvoir estate in the 17th century, was built in the 1740s by Anne Trevor, widow of Michael Hill (d.1699), after the death of her second husband Viscount Midleton (1728). They believe Anne Trevor named the place after Belvoir Castle, home of the Duke of Rutland, where she had spent a happy childhood. Thomas Bateson purchased the Belvoir estate about 1811. Thomas’ grandson Thomas acquired the adjoining grounds of Derramore. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon Bullet points: Big House The large house and estate at Belvoir once belonged to Sir Robert Bateson Baronet and MP.
Hugh Hamilton has drawn our attention to 18th century paintings of Belvoir by Jonathan Fisher which show that the house once enjoyed views along the Lagan Valley to Belfast and beyond. See the link below in Further Information. This is no longer the case due to the growth of trees in Belvoir Forest Park. In addition to Anne Trevors childhood connection with Belvoir in England, this fine vista of the Lagan was an important factor in the choice of the name Belvoir (Old French, beautiful view).
- Further Information - -https://lordbelmontinnorthernireland.blogspot.com/search?q=belvoir
https://theirishaesthete.com/tag/belvoir-park/ (including paintings of Belvoir)
" } , { "id": 401, "pageID": "56718", "title": "Belvoir Street", "url" : "belvoir-street", "intro" : "BT5; year first recorded: 1866", "content" : " - Belvoir Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Belvoir Street was previously known as Lovers Lane. It may be named after Belvoir, a house built in the mid-18th century and demolished in 1961. It stood where the main car park for Belvoir Forest Park is today. See Belvoir Drive etc. for further details of this house. However, this was several miles away from Ballymacarret. Much closer to hand was a house named Beaver Hall, which appeared on the 2nd edition OS 6 map, and was spelt Belvoir Hall in BPU 1866 / 1868. It seems to have been demolished some time between 1884 and 1901. Given that Belvoir Street was built very close to the site of Beaver / Belvoir Hall, it is much more likely that this local house account for the street name.
Submitted letter, dated 26th ult., from Councillor McBride, drawing attention to the fact that there is a small street from Newtownards Road to Albertbridge Road with two names, one end of the street being known as Belvoir Street and the other end Glenallen Street and requesting that the street be named as one. Resolved – That, subject to the owners of property agreeing thereto, the entire street be known as Belvoir Street. (10th July 1928).
The City Surveyor reported relative to the replies which he had received from owners of property or agents therefor in Belvoir Street, on the proposal to change the name of Belvoir Street to Glenallen Street, in view of the fact that Belvoir Street is a continuation of Glenallen Street, but as only eight owners of property were agreeable to the proposed change, four objected, and a reply had not been received from one owner, the Committee decided not to take further action in the matter. (18th March 1931)
- Further Information - -https://lordbelmontinnorthernireland.blogspot.com/search?q=belvoir
https://theirishaesthete.com/tag/belvoir-park/ (including paintings of Belvoir)
" } , { "id": 402, "pageID": "56719", "title": "Ben Eden Avenue", "url" : "ben-eden-avenue", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Ben Eden Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -Ben Eden Avenue Off Downview Drive, BT15 was proposed by The Carvill Group; the group also proposed Ben Eden Court, Ben Eden Green and Ben Eden Park also Off Downview. These proposals were accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 10th April, 2000.
Ben Eadan House was built in 1849 for a linen merchant – Valentine Whitla (1786-1865) in a similar style to that of Charles Lanyon. He was also Chairman of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners and Whitla Street in Sailortown was named after him (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/02/1941). It remained a private house before the Redemptorist Community in Belfast bought it in 1951 and built St Clement’s Retreat House. Ben Eadan House was demolished in 1960. (This information was sourced from J. A. K. Dean’s book The Plight of the Big House in Northern Ireland). The house was spelt Ben Eden in some directories. There was also Ben Eden Terrace on Shore Road in Greencastle. It is noteworthy that the group of streets with names including Ben Eden are not particuarly near Whitlas house Ben Eadan or Ben Eden Terrace, but are somewhat closer to Belfast.
The name Ben Eadan / Eden probably consists of the anglicised form of two Irish words, binn, peak, crag, cliff and éadan, brow. However, we are not aware of any Irish place-name like *Binn Éadain underlying this name. Indeed the name would seem to make better sense with the elements in the reverse order. It is possible that refers to some aspect of Cave Hill (Binn Mhadagáin), at the foot of which the house Ben Eadan was situated.
" } , { "id": 403, "pageID": "56720", "title": "Ben Eden Court", "url" : "ben-eden-court", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Ben Eden Court - - - - BT15 - - - -Ben Eden Court Off Downview Drive, BT15 was proposed by The Carvill Group; the group also proposed Ben Eden Avenue, Ben Eden Green and Ben Eden Park also Off Downview. These proposals were accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 10th April, 2000.
Ben Eadan House was built in 1849 for a linen merchant – Valentine Whitla (1786-1865) in a similar style to that of Charles Lanyon. He was also Chairman of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners and Whitla Street in Sailortown was named after him (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/02/1941). It remained a private house before the Redemptorist Community in Belfast bought it in 1951 and built St Clement’s Retreat House. Ben Eadan House was demolished in 1960. (This information was sourced from J. A. K. Dean’s book The Plight of the Big House in Northern Ireland). The house was spelt Ben Eden in some directories. There was also Ben Eden Terrace on Shore Road in Greencastle. It is noteworthy that the group of streets with names including Ben Eden are not particuarly near Whitlas house Ben Eadan or Ben Eden Terrace, but are somewhat closer to Belfast.
The name Ben Eadan / Eden probably consists of the anglicised form of two Irish words, binn, peak, crag, cliff and éadan, brow. However, we are not aware of any Irish place-name like *Binn Éadain underlying this name. Indeed the name would seem to make better sense with the elements in the reverse order. It is possible that refers to some aspect of Cave Hill (Binn Mhadagáin), at the foot of which the house Ben Eadan was situated.
" } , { "id": 404, "pageID": "56721", "title": "Ben Eden Green", "url" : "ben-eden-green", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Ben Eden Green - - - - BT15 - - - -Ben Eden Green Off Downview Drive, BT15 was proposed by The Carvill Group; the group also proposed Ben Eden Avenue, Ben Eden Court and Ben Eden Park also Off Downview. These proposals were accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 10th April, 2000.
Ben Eadan House was built in 1849 for a linen merchant – Valentine Whitla (1786-1865) in a similar style to that of Charles Lanyon. He was also Chairman of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners and Whitla Street in Sailortown was named after him (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/02/1941). It remained a private house before the Redemptorist Community in Belfast bought it in 1951 and built St Clement’s Retreat House. Ben Eadan House was demolished in 1960. (This information was sourced from J. A. K. Dean’s book The Plight of the Big House in Northern Ireland). The house was spelt Ben Eden in some directories. There was also Ben Eden Terrace on Shore Road in Greencastle. It is noteworthy that the group of streets with names including Ben Eden are not particuarly near Whitlas house Ben Eadan or Ben Eden Terrace, but are somewhat closer to Belfast.
The name Ben Eadan / Eden probably consists of the anglicised form of two Irish words, binn, peak, crag, cliff and éadan, brow. However, we are not aware of any Irish place-name like *Binn Éadain underlying this name. Indeed the name would seem to make better sense with the elements in the reverse order. It is possible that refers to some aspect of Cave Hill (Binn Mhadagáin), at the foot of which the house Ben Eadan was situated.
" } , { "id": 405, "pageID": "56722", "title": "Ben Eden Park", "url" : "ben-eden-park", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Ben Eden Park - - - - BT15 - - - -Ben Eden Park Off Downview Drive, BT15 was proposed by The Carvill Group; the group also proposed Ben Eden Avenue, Ben Eden Court and Ben Eden Green also Off Downview. These proposals were accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 10th April, 2000.
Ben Eadan House was built in 1849 for a linen merchant – Valentine Whitla (1786-1865) in a similar style to that of Charles Lanyon. He was also Chairman of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners and Whitla Street in Sailortown was named after him (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/02/1941). It remained a private house before the Redemptorist Community in Belfast bought it in 1951 and built St Clement’s Retreat House. Ben Eadan House was demolished in 1960. (This information was sourced from J. A. K. Dean’s book The Plight of the Big House in Northern Ireland). The house was spelt Ben Eden in some directories. There was also Ben Eden Terrace on Shore Road in Greencastle. It is noteworthy that the group of streets with names including Ben Eden are not particuarly near Whitlas house Ben Eadan or Ben Eden Terrace, but are somewhat closer to Belfast.
The name Ben Eadan / Eden probably consists of the anglicised form of two Irish words, binn, peak, crag, cliff and éadan, brow. However, we are not aware of any Irish place-name like *Binn Éadain underlying this name. Indeed the name would seem to make better sense with the elements in the reverse order. It is possible that refers to some aspect of Cave Hill (Binn Mhadagáin), at the foot of which the house Ben Eadan was situated.
" } , { "id": 406, "pageID": "56723", "title": "Benares Street", "url" : "benares-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Benares Street - - - - BT13 - - - -On application of the owners, your Committee have named ...new streets off Springfield road, Cupar street and Clonard street Aboo street, Bantry street, Benares street, Bombay street, Cawnpore stree’, Dunmore street, Dingle street, Lucknow street, Oranmore street, Tralee street, and they have changed the name of Faloon’s court to Fleet street place. (Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 23 June 1897.
" } , { "id": 407, "pageID": "56724", "title": "Benbradagh Gardens", "url" : "benbradagh-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 408, "pageID": "56725", "title": "Benburb Street", "url" : "benburb-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Benburb Street - - - - BT12 - - - -Owner: Mr Shillington, eight new streets situate off Broadway be named Benburb Street, Ebor Street, Kilburn Street, Lecale Street, Moltke Street, Rockview Street, Tavanagh Street and Glenmachan Street. Minutes TIC, 25th May 1898. Benburb Street features in the 1900 The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory as above.
The Shillington family had a connection with Benburb with some members of the family living there for a time which would suggest this is how Benburb Street got its name.
" } , { "id": 409, "pageID": "56726", "title": "Bendigo Street", "url" : "bendigo-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Bendigo Street - - - - BT6 - - - -The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of 22nd September 1897 indicate that the Owners: Messrs Mahaffy and Sawers requested naming of Flinders Street, Ballarat Street and Bendigo Street on their property.
" } , { "id": 410, "pageID": "56727", "title": "Benmore Court", "url" : "benmore-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 413, "pageID": "56730", "title": "Bennett Drive", "url" : "bennett-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - - BT14 - - - -On the application of Mr. William Bennett, it was Resolved – That new streets on his property situated off Linden Gardens and Brookvale Avenue be named Brookvale Street and Bennett Drive, one of the new streets being a continuation of Brookvale Street. (14th May 1929).
" } , { "id": 414, "pageID": "56731", "title": "Benraw Gardens / Garraithe Bheann Rátha", "url" : "benraw-gardens", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Benraw Gardens / Garraithe Bheann Rátha - - - - BT11 - - - -The townland of Benraw has clearly been named after the hill now known as Benraw Mountain (242m) in County Down. The Irish name for Benraw is Beann Rátha.
" } , { "id": 415, "pageID": "56732", "title": "Benraw Green / Faiche Bheann Rátha", "url" : "benraw-green", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Benraw Green / Faiche Bheann Rátha - - - - BT11 - - - - 1951 Belfast Street Directory refers to Shanlieve Road off Benraw Road. The townland of Benraw has clearly been named after the hill now known as Benraw Mountain (242m) in County Down. The Irish name for Benraw is Beann Rátha." } , { "id": 416, "pageID": "56733", "title": "Benraw Road / Bóthar Bheann Rátha", "url" : "benraw-road", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Benraw Road / Bóthar Bheann Rátha - - - - BT11 - - - - 1951 Belfast Street Directory refers to Shanlieve Road off Benraw Road. The townland of Benraw has clearly been named after the hill now known as Benraw Mountain (242m) in County Down. The Irish name for Benraw is Beann Rátha." } , { "id": 417, "pageID": "56734", "title": "Benraw Terrace / Ardán Bheann Rátha", "url" : "benraw-terrace", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Benraw Terrace / Ardán Bheann Rátha - - - - BT11 - - - -The townland of Benraw has clearly been named after the hill now known as Benraw Mountain (242m) in County Down. The Irish name for Benraw is Beann Rátha.
" } , { "id": 418, "pageID": "56735", "title": "Bentham Drive", "url" : "bentham-drive", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Bentham Drive - - - - BT12 - - - -Named from Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832), English philosopher and social reformer, best known as the founder of modern utilitarianism; in the same vicinity, very aptly, are Utility Street and Utility Walk, named from Benthams principle of utility.
" } , { "id": 419, "pageID": "56736", "title": "Bentinck Street", "url" : "bentinck-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1854 (as Bentwick Street)", "content" : " - Bentinck Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Named after Lord William Bentinck (1774-1839), Whig (Liberal) politician, who was the first governor general of British-occupied India and a friend of the Prime Minister of the time, Benjamin Disraeli (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 03/03/1941). He was British governor-general of Bengal 1828-33, and of India 1833-35. He is credited with initiating important social and educational reforms. He introduced legislation to ban the practice of sati, the burning of a widow on the funeral pyre of her deceased husband. Note that the dates given by Marshall for his birth and death are wildly incorrect.
The name originally approved for this street was Bentwick Street. Shortly afterwards it was changed to Bentinck Street, which may well reflect the original naming intention, as Bentwick is not known as a place-name or surname. The street features in the 1856 Belfast Street Directory with the listing (Off York Road). Several entries contain the word vacant.
- Further Information - -Lord William Bentinck | British Governor-General of India | Britannica
" } , { "id": 420, "pageID": "56737", "title": "Benview Avenue", "url" : "benview-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1967", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1967 - - - - “A minute of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee of 7th December was tabled proposing that three of the new thoroughfares at the Ballysillan Estate be named Ballysillan Avenue, Benview Avenue and Benview Parade” Minutes, Improvement Committe, 17th January 1967. " } , { "id": 421, "pageID": "56738", "title": "Benview Drive", "url" : "benview-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1954", "content" : " - Benview Drive - - - - BT14 - - - -On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing Committee to name new streets on their property situated off Ballysillan Rd. As follows- Benview Drive, Continuation of Benview Park.... (16th March 1954).
" } , { "id": 422, "pageID": "56739", "title": "Benview Park ", "url" : "benview-park", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Benview Park - - - - BT14 - - - -Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved: ...Benview Park for a new street off Ballysillan Road on the property of Ideal Planning Ltd. (IC, 3rd June 1936).
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing Committee to name new streets on their property situated off Ballysillan Rd. As follows: Continuation of Benview Park... (16th March 1954).
" } , { "id": 423, "pageID": "56740", "title": "Benwee Park / Páirc na Binne Buí", "url" : "benwee-park", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Benwee Park / Páirc na Binne Buí - - - - BT11 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 424, "pageID": "56741", "title": "Berlin Street", "url" : "berlin-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1872", "content" : " - Berlin Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Area / Postcode: Shankill, BT13
Developer / Applicant: Royal Land Building & Investment Company (Ltd.)
Berlin Street remains part of the Shankill streetscape. Its name now serves as a small historical marker of both Belfast’s Victorian outward-looking optimism and the anxieties of the Second World War.
Resolved that the following names be approved of for 2 streets at Snugville for the Royal Land Building and Investement Company, Berlin Street and Weir Street (31st July 1872).
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of 1 November 1879 record an amended plan of four streets off Berlin Street for the Royal Land Building and Investment Company (Limited).
Adverting to this committees decision of the 17th Ultimo to rename those streets within the city bearing names of German or Italian origin, the city surveyor reported that the majority of the ratepayers in Berlin Street approved of the proposal to rename that Street. Resolved, that subject to the approval of the Council Berlin Street be renamed Silvio Street of which latter Street is a continuation. Consideration of the question of renaming other streets, having names of German or Italian origin was deferred. (1st October 1940).
Consequent upon the Council at their meeting on the first instant having deleted this committee’s minute of the 17th Ultimo, relative to the renaming of streets having names of German or Italian origin it was resolved that the question of rescinding this committees minute of first instant relative to the renaming of Berlin Street be noted on the agenda for the next ordinary meeting. (15th October 1940).
- Belfast Corporation, Town Improvement Committee minutes: 31 July 1872; 1 November 1879; 1 & 15 October 1940.
- PRONI Historical Maps (OSNI Third Edition, c.1900–1932) for street layout and neighbouring names.
- Belfast street directories (1870s–1900s).
- Press coverage: Belfast News-Letter, 4 Oct. 1872 (Works Committee report listing new houses on Berlin Street).
- Secondary context: P. Tempan, Patterns in the Street-Names of Belfast; Panikos Panayi, Germanophobia (Great Britain), 1914–1918 Online Encyclopedia; assorted local history articles on Silvio Street and wartime renamings.
" } , { "id": 425, "pageID": "56742", "title": "Berry Street", "url" : "berry-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street was originally known as Factory Row and led to Smithfield by the late 18 century. In a book called Folktown with content from Éamon Phoenix and Sophie Rasmussen they indicate this street was laid out in 1757 and led to Smithfield by 1791. It was named after Richard Berry who according to Patton was a trustee of the Earl of Donegall and is marked as Berry Street on an 1819 map. Again according to Patton, the General Dispensary was set up here in 1792; it was then transferred to a larger premises to become the Belfast Fever Hospital and General Dispensary in 1797. It then moved again to 1799 to West Street. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832." } , { "id": 426, "pageID": "56743", "title": "Berwick Road", "url" : "berwick-road", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - Change of street names, Glenard estate. The city surveyor reported, with reference to the application received from Glenard Estates Ltd, that the names of certain throughfares on Glenard Estate be changed and intimated that the owners of property concerned were agreeable to the proposal. Resolved that the undernoted changes be approved: Portion of Glenard Park from Ardglen Parade to Crumlin Road: Brompton Park; Portion of Glenard Gardens from Glenard Crescent to Ardglen Parade: Ladbrook Drive; Portion of Glenard Drive from Glenard Crescent to Ardglen Parade: Duneden Park; Portion of Glenard Parade from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Estoril Park; Portion of Ardglen Drive from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Cranbrook Gardens; Portion of Ardglen Gardens from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Farringdon Gardens; Glenard Crescent: Balholm Drive; Ardglen Parade: Berwick Road (30th November 1937)." } , { "id": 427, "pageID": "56744", "title": "Bethany Street", "url" : "bethany-street", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Bethany Street - - - - BT4 - - - -
Bethany Street was being developed as a street in 1898 as indicated by this notice published on 22 September 1898 in the Belfast Telegraph: BALLYHACKAMORE — New Houses to Let in Bethany Street; parlour and three bedrooms, close range, bay windows, and garden in front; rent, 5s 6d per week. A possible surmise is that the street’s name Bethany was inspired by a biblical place name. In the New Testament, Bethany was the name of a village near Jerusalem – known as the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (whom Jesus raised from the dead).
" } , { "id": 428, "pageID": "56745", "title": "Beverley Street", "url" : "beverley-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -It is likely Beverley Street takes its name from the First Earl of Beverley, who was born Algernon Smithson. He was the second son of Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland. Beverley Street connects to Northumberland Street and is close to Percy Street.
" } , { "id": 429, "pageID": "56746", "title": "Bilston Road", "url" : "bilston-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Bilston Road runs between the Ballysillan Road and Crumlin Road. Today the name is Bilston but in the street directories at the start of the 20th century there is a Billstown above Loughview Street. This Billstown would have been named after a person or family whose surname was Bill and indeed there was a Bill family living at Billstown in the middle of the 19th century. The name of the road is therefore probably a variant of Billstown. From the blog of Nelson McCausland. The 1967 Belfast Street Directory lists Bilston Road." } , { "id": 430, "pageID": "56748", "title": "Bingnian Drive / Céide Shliabh Binneáin", "url" : "bingnian-drive", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Bingnian Drive / Céide Shliabh Binneáin - - - - BT11 - - - -Bingnian Drive off Koram Ring Outside Municipal Boundary features in the 1951 Belfast Street Directory.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in March 2024.
" } , { "id": 431, "pageID": "56749", "title": "Bingnian Way / Bealach Shliabh Binneáin", "url" : "bingnian-way", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Bingnian Way / Bealach Shliabh Binneáin - - - - BT11 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 438, "pageID": "56756", "title": "Black Ridge Gardens / Gairdíní Dhuibhise", "url" : "black-ridge-gardens", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Black Ridge / Gairdíní Dhuibhise - - - - BT11 - - - -Members are asked to consider the following applications for naming new streets in the city. The applications particulars are in order and the Royal Mail has no objections to the proposed names. The proposed new names are not contained in the Council’s Streets Register and do not duplicate existing approved street names in the city. Proposed Name Location Applicant Black Ridge Gardens Off Monagh By Pass, BT11 Apex Housing Association Black Ridge Way Off Monagh By Pass, BT11 Apex Housing Association Black Ridge Heights Off Monagh By Pass, BT11 Apex HousingAssociation. Apex Housing Association have advised that Black Ridge Gardens, Black Ridge Way and Black Ridge Heights are derived from Divis (from Irish Dubhais, ‘black ridge’). The Divis mountain is situated north of the development. The second and third proposals for Black Ridge Gardens are Black Ridge Park and Black Ridge Meadows and for Black Ridge Way the second and third choice are Black Ridge Road and Black Ridge Link. The second and third choice for Black Ridge Heights is, Black Ridge Meadows and Black Ridge Green. These streets contain 60 residential properties and are part of the overall housing development that is known as Glenmona. The entire Glenmona site is a new mixed use urban development which will contain over 650 social and affordable homes. In support of their application Apex have advised that they have maintained regular communication and productive community engagement with both local councillors and the community group, Upper Springfield Development Trust. St Teresa’s Primary School is located next to the southern boundary of the site and Apex worked with the school Principal and, with the assistance of a local historian, they organised a competition involving Primary 6 pupils for the street naming of the site. The developer has also applied to erect dual language street nameplates in Irish. Some further advice from counsel has been sought in relation to how these types of applications are processed. However, the developer has advised that they require the applications for the English street names to be brought forward this month for addressing and wayfinding purposes. The dual language aspect of these applications will be brought to the February Committee meeting for consideration.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in April 2024.
- Further Information - -https://belfastmedia.com/st-teresa-s-pupils-name-new-650-housing-development-black-ridge
" } , { "id": 439, "pageID": "56757", "title": "Black Ridge Heights / Arda Dhuibhise", "url" : "black-ridge-heights", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 2024", "content" : " - - BT11 - - Black Ridge Heights / Arda Dhuibhise - - - - -The Committee approved the applications for the naming of three new streets in the city, namely: Black Ridge Gardens, Black Ridge Heights, Black Ridge Way Off Monagh By Pass, BT11 Apex Housing Association. People and Communities Committee 9th January 2024.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in April 2024.
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" } , { "id": 440, "pageID": "56758", "title": "Black Ridge Way / Bealach Dhuibhise", "url" : "black-ridge-way", "intro" : "Year approved: 2024", "content" : " - - BT11 - - - -The Committee approved the applications for the naming of three new streets in the city, namely: Black Ridge Gardens, Black Ridge Heights, Black Ridge Way Off Monagh By Pass, BT11 Apex Housing Association. People and Communities Committee 9th January 2024.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in April 2024.
- Further Information - - https://belfastmedia.com/st-teresa-s-pupils-name-new-650-housing-development-black-ridge" } , { "id": 441, "pageID": "56759", "title": "Black Ridge Grove / Garrán Dhuibhise", "url" : "black-ridge-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT11 - - - -Members are asked to consider the following applications for naming new streets in the city. The applications particulars are in order and the Royal Mail has no objections to the proposed names. The proposed new names are not contained in the Council’s Streets Register and do not duplicate existing approved street names in the city. Black Ridge Court, Black Ridge Grove Off Monagh By Pass, BT11 Apex Housing Association. Apex Housing Association have advised that Black Ridge Court and Black Ridge Grove are derived from Divis (from Irish Dubhais ‘black ridge’). The Divis mountain is situated north of the development. The second and third choice for Black Ridge Court are, Black Ridge Close and Black Ridge Lane. The second and third choice for Black Ridge Grove is, Black Ridge Close and Black Ridge Mews. These streets contain 64 residential properties and is part of the overall housing development that is known as Glenmona. The entire Glenmona site is a new mixed use urban development which will contain over 650 social and affordable homes. In support of their application Apex have advised that they have maintained regular communication and productive community engagement with both local councillors and the community group, Upper Springfield Development Trust. St Teresa’s Primary School is located next to the southern boundary of the site and Apex worked with the School Principal and with the assistance of a local historian, they organised a competition involving Primary 6 pupils for the street naming of the site. The developer has also applied to erect dual language street nameplates in Irish for these two streets. Some further advice from counsel has been sought in relation to how these types of applications are processed. The applications for the English street names are being brought forward this month for addressing and wayfinding purposes. The dual language aspect of these two applications and the three street names approved by committee in January will be brought to the next available committee for consideration once the legal advice has been reviewed.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in April 2024.
- Further Information - - https://belfastmedia.com/st-teresa-s-pupils-name-new-650-housing-development-black-ridge" } , { "id": 442, "pageID": "56760", "title": "Black Ridge Court / Cúirt Dhuibhise", "url" : "black-ridge-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT11 - - - -Members are asked to consider the following applications for naming new streets in the city. The applications particulars are in order and the Royal Mail has no objections to the proposed names. The proposed new names are not contained in the Council’s Streets Register and do not duplicate existing approved street names in the city. Black Ridge Court, Black Ridge Grove Off Monagh By Pass, BT11 Apex Housing Association. Apex Housing Association have advised that Black Ridge Court and Black Ridge Grove are derived from Divis (from Irish Dubhais ‘black ridge’). The Divis mountain is situated north of the development. The second and third choice for Black Ridge Court are, Black Ridge Close and Black Ridge Lane. The second and third choice for Black Ridge Grove is, Black Ridge Close and Black Ridge Mews. These streets contain 64 residential properties and is part of the overall housing development that is known as Glenmona. The entire Glenmona site is a new mixed use urban development which will contain over 650 social and affordable homes. In support of their application Apex have advised that they have maintained regular communication and productive community engagement with both local councillors and the community group, Upper Springfield Development Trust. St Teresa’s Primary School is located next to the southern boundary of the site and Apex worked with the School Principal and with the assistance of a local historian, they organised a competition involving Primary 6 pupils for the street naming of the site. The developer has also applied to erect dual language street nameplates in Irish for these two streets. Some further advice from counsel has been sought in relation to how these types of applications are processed. The applications for the English street names are being brought forward this month for addressing and wayfinding purposes. The dual language aspect of these two applications and the three street names approved by committee in January will be brought to the next available committee for consideration once the legal advice has been reviewed.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in April 2024.
- Further Information - - https://belfastmedia.com/st-teresa-s-pupils-name-new-650-housing-development-black-ridge" } , { "id": 443, "pageID": "56761", "title": "Blackdam Close", "url" : "blackdam-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Blackdam Close Off Mill Avenue, BT14 was proposed by VWP Architects and accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on 4th February, 2009." } , { "id": 444, "pageID": "56762", "title": "Blackdam Court", "url" : "blackdam-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Blackdam Court Off Mill Avenue, BT14 was proposed by VWP Architects and accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on 4th February, 2009." } , { "id": 445, "pageID": "56763", "title": "Blacks Court", "url" : "blacks-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 446, "pageID": "56764", "title": "Blacks Gate Avenue", "url" : "blacks-gate-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 2019", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2019 - - - - Blacks Gate Drive, Blacks Gate Park, Blacks Gate Road, Blacks Gate Green, Blacks Gate Mews, Blacks Gate Avenue, Blacks Gate Crescent. Radius Housing have advised that the proposed names Blacks Gate, reflect the location of the former Visteon site on the Blacks Road, which derives from the Blackstaff River which flows underneath the City of Belfast. The reference to “Gate” reflects the location of the former Visteon site at a key gateway location as you enter Belfast north bound. The words Blacks and Gate have been brought together to form the compound Blacks Gate. Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, November, 2019." } , { "id": 447, "pageID": "56765", "title": "Blacks Gate Crescent", "url" : "blacks-gate-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Radius Housing have advised that the proposed names Blacks Gate, reflect the location of the former Visteon site on the Blacks Road, which derives from the Blackstaff River which flows underneath the City of Belfast. The reference to “Gate” reflects the location of the former Visteon site at a key gateway location as you enter Belfast north bound. The words Blacks and Gate have been brought together to form the compound Blacks Gate. Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, November, 2019." } , { "id": 448, "pageID": "56766", "title": "Blacks Gate Green", "url" : "blacks-gate-green", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Radius Housing have advised that the proposed names Blacks Gate, reflect the location of the former Visteon site on the Blacks Road, which derives from the Blackstaff River which flows underneath the City of Belfast. The reference to “Gate” reflects the location of the former Visteon site at a key gateway location as you enter Belfast north bound. The words Blacks and Gate have been brought together to form the compound Blacks Gate. Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, November, 2019." } , { "id": 449, "pageID": "56767", "title": "Blacks Mews", "url" : "blacks-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 450, "pageID": "56768", "title": "Blacks Road", "url" : "blacks-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Black’s Road is in an advert in the Belfast Telegraph - Wednesday 27 June 1883 LOST, on Saturday morning, a Gold Pendant, while taking the following circuit from Falls Park to Old Malone Road by Stockman's Lane, Old Malone Road, to Woodburne Church, by Dunmurry Lane and Black's Road, back by Falls. Finder on leaving same at Roseland School will be rewarded. Belfast Telegraph - Wednesday 27 June 1883. " } , { "id": 451, "pageID": "56769", "title": "Blackstaff Road / Bóthar Abhainn Bheara", "url" : "blackstaff-road", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Blackstaff Road / Bóthar Abhainn Bheara - - - - BT11 - - - - Takes its name from the Blackstaff River." } , { "id": 452, "pageID": "56770", "title": "Blackstaff Way / Bealach Abhainn Bheara", "url" : "blackstaff-way", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Blackstaff Way / Bealach Abhainn Bheara - - - - BT11 - - - - This takes its name from the Blackstaff River." } , { "id": 453, "pageID": "56771", "title": "Blackwater Way / Bealach na hAbhann Duibhe", "url" : "blackwater-way", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Blackwater Way / Bealach na hAbhann Duibhe - - - - BT12 - - - -The minutes of the Improvement Committee of 24 December 1873 indicate the naming of streets off Grosvenor Street for Mr James Ross: Blackwater Street, Linview Street, Little Grosvenor Street, Malt Street and Little Distillery Street. The street name Blackwater Street is no longer in use, instead there is Blackwater Way which was named for its proximity to Blackwater Street.
" } , { "id": 454, "pageID": "56772", "title": "Blackwood Street", "url" : "blackwood-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1891", "content" : " - Blackwood Street - - - - BT7 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs H and J Martin, two new streets on their property situate off Deramore Avenue be named Blackwood Street and Kimberley Street and that they be requested to submit another name for the adjoining street instead of Dorset Street. (Improvement Committee, 7th October 1891).
The Marquess of Dufferin and Ava was appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports with the official residence as Walmer in Kent - in 1891. A very symbolically important honour within the UK. This prestigious appointment is recognised in the naming of several streets off the Ormeau Road. The Marquess surname was Blackwood.
- Further Information - - http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/blackwood_frederick_temple_13E.html" } , { "id": 455, "pageID": "56773", "title": "Bladon Court", "url" : "bladon-court", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1963", "content" : " - Bladon Court - - - - BT9 - - - -On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposals of developers to name new streets as follows: ...Messrs GH Brown and Sons New Streets adjoining Knightsbridge Park and Bladon Drive, Knightsbridge Park (Continuation) and Bladon Court. (17th June 1963).
Bladon Court
Key Points:
Narrative: Bladon Park, nestled in the Malone area of Belfast, began as a rural estate owned by the Atkinson family. The earliest known reference to Bladon Park dates back to 1864, when it was advertised for grazing 1. The estates name was inspired by the village of Bladon in Oxfordshire, where Winston Churchill is buried, rather than any local Irish term 3. This connection to Oxfordshire suggests that the Atkinson family, or earlier landowners, named their estate after the village on the River Glyme.
In the late 19th century, the Atkinson family developed the estate further, with architect William Batt designing a formal gate lodge and entrance for Bladon Park between 1877 and 1880. By 1890, parts of the estate had been subdivided into villas, and Bladon Park appeared as an address in directories.
This advertisement appeared in the Belfast Telegraph in 1907:
BLADON DRIVE
MALONE ROAD, OVERLOOKING BLADON PARK.
A Few SITES still TO LET. Splendid Situation. Sewerage perfect.
STOUPE MAGINNIS. x6324
In June 1963, the Councils committee sanctioned the name Bladon Court for a new street adjoining Knightsbridge Park and Bladon Drive. These names preserve the memory of the Victorian-era Bladon Park estate and highlight how suburban development in the 1960s honored earlier landholdings when creating new streets.
Sources:
Belfast City Council - Improvement Committee Minutes
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1890
Belfast Morning News - Monday 06 June 1864
Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 16 April 1907
" } , { "id": 456, "pageID": "56774", "title": "Bladon Drive", "url" : "bladon-drive", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Bladon Drive - - - - BT9 - - - -Key Points:
Narrative: Bladon Park, nestled in the Malone area of Belfast, began as a rural estate owned by the Atkinson family. The earliest known reference to Bladon Park dates back to 1864, when it was advertised for grazing 1. The estates name was inspired by the village of Bladon in Oxfordshire, where Winston Churchill is buried, rather than any local Irish term 3. This connection to Oxfordshire suggests that the Atkinson family, or earlier landowners, named their estate after the village on the River Glyme.
In the late 19th century, the Atkinson family developed the estate further, with architect William Batt designing a formal gate lodge and entrance for Bladon Park between 1877 and 1880. By 1890, parts of the estate had been subdivided into villas, and Bladon Park appeared as an address in directories.
This advertisement appeared in the Belfast Telegraph in 1907:
BLADON DRIVE
MALONE ROAD, OVERLOOKING BLADON PARK.
A Few SITES still TO LET. Splendid Situation. Sewerage perfect.
STOUPE MAGINNIS. x6324
Sources:
Belfast City Council - Improvement Committee Minutes
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1890
Belfast Morning News - Monday 06 June 1864
Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 16 April 1907
" } , { "id": 457, "pageID": "56775", "title": "Bladon Park", "url" : "bladon-park", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Bladon Park - - - - BT9 - - - -ey Points:
Narrative: Bladon Park, nestled in the Malone area of Belfast, began as a rural estate owned by the Atkinson family. The earliest known reference to Bladon Park dates back to 1864, when it was advertised for grazing 1. The estates name was inspired by the village of Bladon in Oxfordshire, where Winston Churchill is buried, rather than any local Irish term 3. This connection to Oxfordshire suggests that the Atkinson family, or earlier landowners, named their estate after the village on the River Glyme.
In the late 19th century, the Atkinson family developed the estate further, with architect William Batt designing a formal gate lodge and entrance for Bladon Park between 1877 and 1880. By 1890, parts of the estate had been subdivided into villas, and Bladon Park appeared as an address in directories.
This advertisement appeared in the Belfast Telegraph in 1907:
Sources:
Belfast City Council - Improvement Committee Minutes
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1890
Belfast Morning News - Monday 06 June 1864
" } , { "id": 458, "pageID": "56776", "title": "Blakeley Terrace", "url" : "blakeley-terrace", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Blakeley Terrace - - - - BT12 - - - -Blakeley Terrace
BT12
Malone Lower,
Sandy Row
Description
Blakeley Terrace (earlier called Blakely Street) is a short cross‑street in the Sandy Row district, running between Clementine Street and Britannic Street, a block west of Sandy Row. Today the street forms a small cul‑de‑sac containing several terraced houses.
When does it first appear?
The street does not appear in the 1880 Belfast directory. Its first listing is in the Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory 1890: Blakely Street off Clementine Street with eleven houses. An advertisement in the Belfast Telegraph of 9 January 1891 offered houses in Blakeley Street (9), off Sandy Row, in good order, rent 4s per week, confirming that the street existed and was being let by early 1891 (see newspaper clipping provided by the user). The 1901 and 1910 directories describe Blakely Street, Clementine Street to Britannic Street and list many residents. By the 1960 directory the street was still there, listed within the Clementine Street section.
An earlier reference to the surname in Belfast is Blakely’s Lane (near Tomb Street), which appears in the 1843 street directory. This lane was on the opposite side of the town and predates the Sandy Row development, but it demonstrates the presence of the Blakely surname in local toponymy.
Why is it called Blakeley/Blakely?
Unlike neighbouring streets whose names are well‑documented, the origin of Blakeley/Blakely remains uncertain. Nearby streets laid out in the 1870s and 1880s were named after public figures or themes: Schomberg Street (approved 24 Oct 1877), Blondin Street (likely for tight‑rope walker Charles Blondin), Bentham Street (philosopher Jeremy Bentham), and ship‑names such as Britannic, Teutonic and Majestic. Blakeley does not fit these patterns.
The most plausible explanation is that it commemorates a local family or property owner named Blakely.
Context
Blakeley Street formed part of a grid of small streets laid out west of Sandy Row during Belfast’s late‑19th‑century expansion. The street was one of the later additions – it appeared after the mid‑1870s when the Street‑Names Committee approved Blythe and Schomberg streets but before 1891. Together with the streets mentioned above, it illustrates the mixture of cultural, historical and personal names chosen for the Sandy Row development.
Sources
Municipal records show that Meenan Street, Brennan Street and Loftus Street were already well established by 1868. A report of the Works Committee published in the Belfast News-Letter on 8 May 1868 records permissions for water connections to 26 houses in Meenan Street, 12 in Brennan Street and 4 in Loftus Street. These entries indicate that the streets formed part of a coordinated phase of residential development in the mid-1860s.
- Further Information - - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1708705285828019" } , { "id": 460, "pageID": "56778", "title": "Bleach Green", "url" : "bleach-green", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 461, "pageID": "56779", "title": "Blenheim Drive", "url" : "blenheim-drive", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Blenheim Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -Blenheim Drive was called after the winner of the 1930 Derby – Blenheim (1927–1958). The horse was also known as Blenheim II and was a British Thoroughbred race horse. Blenheim Drive was named after H.H. Aga Khans racehorse Blenheim, which won the Derby in 1930, with H. Wragg in the saddle. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
The Committee again considered application, dated 26th ult., from Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart, Solicitors for the Blakiston-Houston Estate Company, that new streets on the above-mentioned estate be named Grand Parade, Ardpatrick Gardens, Blenheim Drive, Trigo Parade, Cicero Gardens, Pommern Parade, Ladas Drive, Ormonde Gardens and Donovan Parade. Resolved – That with the exception of Blenheim Drive the foregoing names be approved, and in the case of Blenheim Drive Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart be requested to submit another name for the Committee’s consideration, in view of the fact that a street having the name Blenheim Street is situated in another area of the city. (22nd July 1930).
Adverting to this Committee’s minute of 22nd ult. requesting Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart to submit another name in lieu of Blenheim Drive for a new street on the Blakiston-Houston Estate, it was reported that Blenheim Street, which was formerly in the Hemsworth Street area, had been abolished under an Improvement Order and there was not now any objection to the name Blenheim Drive for the street on the Blakiston-Houston Estate. The Committee accordingly approved of the name. (5th August 1930).
" } , { "id": 462, "pageID": "56780", "title": "Blondin Street", "url" : "blondin-street", "intro" : "BT12; year first recorded: 1865", "content" : " - Blondin Street - - - - BT12 - - - -Blondin Street features in the The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1865. It lists five addresses. The street may be called after a famous French acrobat and tightrope-walker Charles Blondin (1824 – 22 February 1897). His most astonishing feat was to cross the Niagara Gorge on a tightrope in 1859, walking above the Niagara Falls. His act was one of the top billed attractions at the Belfast (Art and Industrial) Exhibition in the summer of 1895, and these were amongst his last performances, as he retired the following year.
We are indebted to Frankie for contacting us to correct an earlier version of this entry, which stated that Blondins last performance was in Belfast. He has pointed out that his last performance was actually in Leeds in August 1986:
https://www.blondinmemorialtrust.com/biography
We are also grateful to Allie Nickell for providing information on Blondins 1895 Belfast show.
" } , { "id": 463, "pageID": "56781", "title": "Bloomdale Street", "url" : "bloomdale-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 464, "pageID": "56782", "title": "Bloomfield Avenue", "url" : "bloomfield-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Councillor D. Browne attended relative to the naming of streets at Bloomfield Avenue and Ravenscroft Avenue and was informed that a special meeting of the Committee would be called to consider street names. (14th October 1902)
" } , { "id": 465, "pageID": "56783", "title": "Bloomfield Court", "url" : "bloomfield-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 466, "pageID": "56784", "title": "Bloomfield Crescent", "url" : "bloomfield-crescent", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Bloomfield Crescent - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved - That the names Bloomfield Parade and Bloomfield Crescent be approved for new streets on the property of Messrs. W. D. Keldie and R. S. Boyd situated off East Bread Street. (27th August 1935).
" } , { "id": 467, "pageID": "56785", "title": "Bloomfield Drive", "url" : "bloomfield-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 468, "pageID": "56786", "title": "Bloomfield Gardens", "url" : "bloomfield-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 469, "pageID": "56787", "title": "Bloomfield Parade", "url" : "bloomfield-parade", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Bloomfield Parade - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved - That the names Bloomfield Parade and Bloomfield Crescent be approved for new streets on the property of Messrs. W. D. Keldie and R. S. Boyd situated off East Bread Street. ( 27th August 1935).
" } , { "id": 470, "pageID": "56788", "title": "Bloomfield Park", "url" : "bloomfield-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1939", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1939 - - - - “Resolved that the name Bloomfield Park be approved for a new street off Bloomfield Road on the property of Mr Thomas Mayne”. (18th April 1939)." } , { "id": 471, "pageID": "56789", "title": "Bloomfield Park West", "url" : "bloomfield-park-west", "intro" : "Year approved: 1952", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1952 - - - - The city surveyors submitted the following applications for naming of new streets: …Bloomfield Park West in lieu of Bloomfield Park for a street in Bloomfield Park for Mr Thomas Mayne. The recommendation was adopted. (18th June 1952)." } , { "id": 472, "pageID": "56790", "title": "Bloomfield Road", "url" : "bloomfield-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 473, "pageID": "56791", "title": "Bloomfield Street", "url" : "bloomfield-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1900", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1900 - - - -Letter dated 26th ult. from Mr W. J. Gourley asking that the name Factory Street South be changed to Bloom Street read, and referred to the Surveyor to reply to—. (3rd November 1897).
That Mr. W. J. Gowley be informed in reply to his application of 8th inst. that the Committee do not see their way to change the name of Factory Street to Bloom Street, as there is a street in another portion of the city with an almost similar name. (14th March 1900).
That on application of the owners of property the name of the street hitherto known as Factory Street be changed to Bloomfield Street provided the cost of the new signs be paid by them. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 30th May1900.
" } , { "id": 474, "pageID": "56792", "title": "Blythe Street", "url" : "blythe-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1876", "content" : " - Blythe Street - - - - BT12 - - - -The committtee have named a new street off Sandy Row, adjacent to Blackstaff Road, Blythe Street. (Northern Whig - Monday 03 January 1876).
That Mr. James Rea be requested to submit another name in lieu of Hillview Street for his new street from Blythe Street to Blakely Street, there being a street with an almost similar name in another part of the City. (5th August 1891)
On application of the owners, your Committee have named two new streets off Broadway and Falls road ‘Nansen Street’ and ‘Iveagh Street’; new streets off Springfield road, Cupar street and Clonard street ‘Aboo street’, ‘Bantry street,’ ‘Benares street’, ‘Bombay street’, ‘Cawnpore street’, ‘Dunmore street’, ‘Dingle street, ‘Lucknow street’, ‘Oranmore street’, ‘Tralee street’, and they have changed the name of ‘Faloon’s court’ to ‘Fleet street place’. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 23 June 1897.
" } , { "id": 476, "pageID": "56794", "title": "Boodles Hill", "url" : "boodles-hill", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Boodles Hill - - - - BT14 - - - -Boodles Hill, Ligoniel – a corruption of the surname Bodel/Bodell, from James Bodel, flax spinner, owner of Ligoniel Mill. He was reported as bankrupt in November 1858. Ewart’s Mountain Mill later operated on the same site. Boodles Dam was built to power the mill and has the same origin (Tempan 2023, p. 122).
" } , { "id": 477, "pageID": "56795", "title": "Bootle Street", "url" : "bootle-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Bootle Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr James Tate of Tennent Street three new streets on his property situate off Tennent Street be named ‘Eccles Street’, ‘Bootle Street’ and ‘Bromley Street’. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 13th January 1897.
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 27 January 1897 indicate at the request of the owners of the property the naming of four new streets off Tennent Street: Lough Swilly Street, Eccles, Bootle Street and Bromley Street.
" } , { "id": 478, "pageID": "56796", "title": "Botanic Avenue", "url" : "botanic-avenue", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Botanic Avenue - - - - BT7 - - - -Botanic Avenue takes its name from the nearby Botanic Gardens. They were started in 1820, and afford a delightful place of resort for residents in the town. They were started for the purposes of promoting a taste for horticulture, an object which appears to have been realised. They are the only self supporting Botanic Gardens in Ireland – those in Dublin being supported by the Government – and have done much to stimulate the art or horticulture in the North of Ireland. 1880 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory.
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" } , { "id": 479, "pageID": "56797", "title": "Botanic Court", "url" : "botanic-court", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Botanic Court - - - - BT7 - - - -Botanic Court takes its name from the nearby Botanic Gardens. They were started in 1820, and afford a delightful place of resort for residents in the town. They were started for the purposes of promoting a taste for horticulture, an object which appears to have been realised. They are the only self supporting Botanic Gardens in Ireland – those in Dublin being supported by the Government – and have done much to stimulate the art or horticulture in the North of Ireland. 1880 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory.
" } , { "id": 480, "pageID": "56798", "title": "Boucher Crescent", "url" : "boucher-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - According to the minutes Boucher Road was named in honour of the chairman of the committee: Alderman Boucher who represented the Woodvale Area of the City. He was first elected on 18th May 1955 and last elected on 17th May 1967. William Boucher died on 6th November 1969. Boucher Place was named because it is crescent like and also because of its proximity to Boucher Road. " } , { "id": 481, "pageID": "56799", "title": "Boucher Place", "url" : "boucher-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - According to the minutes Boucher Road was named in honour of the chairman of the committee: Alderman Boucher who represented the Woodvale Area of the City. He was first elected on 18th May 1955 and last elected on 17th May 1967. William Boucher died on 6th November 1969. Boucher Place was named for its proximity to Boucher Road. " } , { "id": 482, "pageID": "56800", "title": "Boucher Road", "url" : "boucher-road", "intro" : "Year approved: 1969", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1969 - - - - The name Boucher Road was accepted by the Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 22 April 1969. The road is a continuation of Glenmachan Street at Adelaide Industrial Estate. According to the minutes the road was named in honour of the chairman of the committee: Alderman Boucher who represented the Woodvale Area of the City. He was first elected on 18th May 1955 and last elected on 17th May 1967. William Boucher died on 6th November 1969. " } , { "id": 483, "pageID": "56801", "title": "Boucher Way", "url" : "boucher-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - According to the minutes Boucher Road was named in honour of the chairman of the committee: Alderman Boucher who represented the Woodvale Area of the City. He was first elected on 18th May 1955 and last elected on 17th May 1967. William Boucher died on 6th November 1969. Boucher Way was named for its proximity to Boucher Road. " } , { "id": 484, "pageID": "56802", "title": "Boundary Street", "url" : "boundary-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That Messrs Macfarlane & Co. Lᵈ be informed in reply to their letter of 8ᵗʰ inst. that if they will have an application to change the name of the portion of Hamilton Place west off Boundary Street at the rere of Divis Street property, signed by all the owners interested, the Committee will favourably consider same. (13th July 1898).
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" } , { "id": 486, "pageID": "56804", "title": "Boundary Way", "url" : "boundary-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This is a geographical reference indicating the end of the town at that point in the history of Belfast." } , { "id": 487, "pageID": "56805", "title": "Bowness Street", "url" : "bowness-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1892", "content" : " - Bowness Street - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr R. J. McConnell four new streets on his property situate off Tennent Street be named Bisley Street, Ambleside Street, Bowness Street and Keswick Street. (Improvement Committee, 12th October 1892). This is one of several streets in the Lake District in the Shankill.
" } , { "id": 488, "pageID": "56806", "title": "Boyd Street", "url" : "boyd-street", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Boyd Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Boyd Street does not appear on the First edition of the OS map ((1832-1846) the survey dates is 1832-1833 whereas on the second edition (1846-1862) with the survey dates (1832-1833) Boyd Street does appear. There is a reference in the Banner of Ulster on Tuesday 25 June 1844 to a ----Boyd of Boyd Street making a donation to Townsend Presbyterian Church.
Councillor Macartney reported that the representatives of Woodvale Ward had met as arranged to consider the question of changing the name of Boyd Street, and they recommend that the name of the street be changed to Belgium Street.
A letter, dated 22nd ult., was submitted from Mr. John Boyd, intimating that he had consulted some parties interested in the property in the street, and that they object to the name being changed.
The Committee having considered the subject, it was Resolved: That in accordance with the above-mentioned recommendation the name of the street now known as Boyd Street be changed to Belgium Street. (17th August 1915).
" } , { "id": 489, "pageID": "56807", "title": "Boyne Court", "url" : "boyne-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Boyne Court - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of Mr James Rea, a new street off Aughrim Street between City Street and Madeline Street be named Boyne Street, and a new a street from City Street to Blythe Street be named Majestic Street. (17th July 1889).
Boyne Street took its name from the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, celebrated each year on 12th July. Whilst Boyne Street has been cleared, the name Boyne Court still in use in the neighbourhood. Boyne Court is a building as well as a street. Dublin still has a street called Boyne Street.
" } , { "id": 490, "pageID": "56808", "title": "Bradbury Place", "url" : "bradbury-place", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1933", "content" : " - Bradbury Place - - - - BT7 - - - -This was established at the end of the 18th Century.
Until the mid 1930s it was considered part of Botanic Avenue. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1835-1836.
The City Surveyor submitted memorial signed by 24 occupiers of property on that portion of Dublin Road, known as Bradbury Place and Albion Place, Dublin Road, requesting that that section of the thoroughfare be named Bradbury Place. (22nd November 1932).
The consideration of the application was deferred until next meeting.
Adverting to this Committees minute of 6th ult., agreeing to a suggestion made by owners of property on the portion of Dublin Road known as Bradbury Place, and Albion Place, Dublin Road, that that section of the thoroughfare be re-named Bradbury Place, the City Surveyor reported that the required number of owners of property have signified their approval of the change, and accordingly, arrangements will be made to give effect thereto. (Improvement Committee, 17 January 1933).
" } , { "id": 491, "pageID": "56809", "title": "Brae Hill Crescent", "url" : "brae-hill-crescent", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1962", "content" : " - Brae Hill Crescent - - - - BT14 - - - -On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Michael Mooney Limited to name new streets on their property off Crumlin Rd. Brae Hill Rd, Crescent, Parade, Park, Link and Way. (8th September 1962).
" } , { "id": 492, "pageID": "56810", "title": "Brae Hill Link", "url" : "brae-hill-link", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1962", "content" : " - Brae Hill Link - - - - BT14 - - - -On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Michael Mooney Limited to name new streets on their property off Crumlin Rd. Brae Hill Rd, Crescent, Parade, Park, Link and Way. (8th September 1962).
" } , { "id": 493, "pageID": "56811", "title": "Brae Hill Parade", "url" : "brae-hill-parade", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1962", "content" : " - Brae Hill Parade - - - - BT14 - - - -On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Michael Mooney Limited to name new streets on their property off Crumlin Rd. Brae Hill Rd, Crescent, Parade, Park, Link and Way. (8th September 1962).
" } , { "id": 494, "pageID": "56812", "title": "Brae Hill Park", "url" : "brae-hill-park", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1962", "content" : " - Brae Hill Park - - - - BT14 - - - -On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Michael Mooney Limited to name new streets on their property off Crumlin Rd. Brae Hill Rd, Crescent, Parade, Park, Link and Way. (8th September 1962).
" } , { "id": 495, "pageID": "56813", "title": "Brae Hill Road", "url" : "brae-hill-road", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1962", "content" : " - Brae Hill Road - - - - BT14 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Michael Mooney Limited to name new streets on their property off Crumlin Rd. Brae Hill Rd, Crescent, Parade, Park, Link and Way. (8th September 1962)." } , { "id": 496, "pageID": "56814", "title": "Brae Hill Way", "url" : "brae-hill-way", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1962", "content" : " - Brae Hill Way - - - - BT14 - - - -On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Michael Mooney Limited to name new streets on their property off Crumlin Rd. Brae Hill Rd, Crescent, Parade, Park, Link and Way. (8th September 1962).
" } , { "id": 497, "pageID": "56815", "title": "Braemar Street / Sráid Bhráigh Mharr", "url" : "braemar-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1872", "content" : " - Braemar Street / Sráid Bhráigh Mharr - - - - BT12 - - - - “The application from Messrs Gamble and Shillington and Co. to name 3 new streets on their property on Falls Road as follows was granted: the street parallel to and nearest Broadway ‘Braemar Street’; the street parallel to there and nearest to the [editor’s note - handwriting was very hard to decipher] mill ‘Thames Street’, and the street at right angles to all these and nearest their works ‘Irwell Street’. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 17th January 1872. " } , { "id": 498, "pageID": "56816", "title": "Braeside Grove", "url" : "braeside-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 499, "pageID": "56817", "title": "Bramcote Street", "url" : "bramcote-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Bramcote Street was previously known as Adelaide Avenue. " } , { "id": 500, "pageID": "56818", "title": "Brandon Parade", "url" : "brandon-parade", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Brandon Parade - - - - BT4 - - - -That on the application of the owner, Mr Robert Boyd, of 10 Garfield Street, three new streets on his property situate off Parkgate Ave be named: Brandon Terrace, Brandon Street, and Brandra Street. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 29th November 1899.
On the application of Mr. Robert Boyd, it was Resolved – That the name of a street on his property situated off Connsbrook Avenue and known as Brandon Street be changed to Brandon Parade. (12th June 1928)
" } , { "id": 501, "pageID": "56819", "title": "Brandon Terrace", "url" : "brandon-terrace", "intro" : "Name Approved: 1899", "content" : " - - Name Approved: 1899 - - - - That on the application of the owner, Mr Robert Boyd, of 10 Garfield Street, three new streets on his property situate off Parkgate Ave be named: 'Brandon Terrace', 'Brandon Street', and 'Brandra Street'. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 29th November 1899." } , { "id": 502, "pageID": "56820", "title": "Brandra Street", "url" : "brandra-street", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1899", "content" : " - Brandra Street - - - - BT4 - - - - That on the application of the owner, Mr Robert Boyd, of 10 Garfield Street, three new streets on his property situate off Parkgate Ave be named: 'Brandon Terrace', 'Brandon Street', and 'Brandra Street'. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 29th November 1899." } , { "id": 503, "pageID": "56824", "title": "Brantwood Street", "url" : "brantwood-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Brantwood Street - - - - BT15 - - - -This short street gives access to Grove Playing Fields on the southern side. There are no longer any properties which have the address and as of October 2024 there is no sign bearing the street-name. Brantwood Street is probably named after John Ruskin’s house, Brantwood, on the shores of Coniston Water in Cumbria. Ruskin (1819-1900) was renowned as a writer and art critic in the Victorian era. As he died on the 20th January 1900 and the street was named less than a month later, it seems likely that this was done in a spirit of commemoration.
There was also Ruskin Street off the Springfield Road which was also named in 1900.
That on the application of the owner Mr. Samuel McGladdery, a new street on his property situate off Springfield Road be named Ruskin Street, and that he be informed that the Committee are precluded from applying the term Gardens to any street the areas of which are less than 15 feet in depth.
(20th February 1900)
Brant is a Scots and Northern English dialect word meaning ‘steep’ which has come into Ulster-Scots, sometimes in the form brunt.
The street shares its name with Brantwood Football Ground (located on the corner of Skegoneill Avenue and Jellicoe Avenue) where Brantwood F.C. plays. The club was founded in 1901.
There was also a house named Brantwood on Fortwilliam Park, recorded in the BPU Directory for 1901, occupied by J. F. Hill, managing director of Messrs. William Ewart & Sons Ltd. As Brantwood Street is recorded before this Belfast house, there is no reason to think that its name is derived from it.
That on the application of the owners a new street on their property situate off Alexandra Park Avenue be named Brantwood Street. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 14th February 1900.
- Further Information - -https://www.brantwood.org.uk/visit/
https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Ruskin
" } , { "id": 504, "pageID": "56825", "title": "Brassey Street / Sráid Brassey", "url" : "brassey-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Brassey Street / Sráid Brassey - - - - BT12 - - - -Location: Falls area, West Belfast
Established: c. 1890s
Etymology: Likely named after Thomas Brassey, 19th-century railway magnate
Theme: Industrial pioneers / Victorian establishment
Brassey Street is a small residential street situated off Roden Street, linking to Selby Street in the Falls area of West Belfast. It first appears in Belfast records in the mid-1890s, as part of the city’s westward expansion during a period of intense urban and industrial growth. Housing in this area was primarily constructed for working-class families employed in local mills, foundries, and linen warehouses.
That on the application of the owners Messrs H. & J. Martin that the six new streets on their property situate off Roden Street be named: ‘Barnaby Street’, ‘Balmoral Street’, ‘Buckingham Street’, ‘Barton Street’, ‘Brassey Street’ and ‘Beatrice Street’. (15th November 1893).
The street features in the 1901 and 1911 census returns and was listed in directories from the early 20th century, confirming its role in Belfast’s densely built-up labouring districts.
Brassey Street almost certainly takes its name from the Brassey family, most likely Thomas Brassey (1805–1870) – one of the most prominent railway builders of the Victorian era. At the height of his career, Brassey was responsible for constructing over 6,500 km of railway worldwide – about one in every 20 miles of rail on the planet at that time. He was celebrated as a symbol of engineering achievement and industrial modernity.
His son, Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey, was also a prominent figure in British public life and served as Governor of Victoria (Australia) from 1895–1900 – around the same time the street was likely laid out.
While Belfast Corporation records from this period do not always document naming decisions in detail, it is widely believed that Brassey Street was named in tribute to this iconic engineer or his influential family, reflecting Belfast’s admiration for industrial advancement and progress.
Brassey Street fits a wider naming convention common in late 19th-century West Belfast, where streets were often named after:
Military figures and campaigns – e.g. Raglan Street, Buller Street, Sevastopol Street
Imperial cities – e.g. Odessa Street, Bombay Street, Ceylon Street
Royalty and aristocracy – e.g. Balmoral Street, Windsor Street, Roden Street
The choice of Brassey aligns with this trend, evoking the prestige of the British Empire, industrial innovation, and the Victorian establishment. In this context, the name stood as a quiet tribute to one of the great engineers of the 19th century, and to the spirit of enterprise that shaped Belfast’s own industrial success.
Northern Ireland Place-Name Project
Belfast Street Directories (1896–1943)
1901 & 1911 Census of Ireland
Biographies of Thomas Brassey and the Brassey family
Street name patterns in the Falls area
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" } , { "id": 507, "pageID": "56828", "title": "Bray Street", "url" : "bray-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owner Mr. R. J. Dawson, three new streets on his property situate off Crumlin Road be named Palmer Street, Bray Street and Chief Street. (22nd April 1896).
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1897 lists Bray Street off Crumlin Road. There are RIC (Royal Irish Constabulary) officers listed as living at addresses there.
" } , { "id": 508, "pageID": "56829", "title": "Breach Close", "url" : "breach-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 509, "pageID": "56830", "title": "Bread Street / Sráid an Aráin", "url" : "bread-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Bread Street / Sráid an Aráin - - - - BT12 - - - -Bread Street is featured in the 1856 Belfast Street Directory. There are no house numbers given. Barney Hughes who was the first Catholic elected to Belfast Corporation had his largest mill in Divis Street. He was best known for the Belfast Bap and this rhyme is associated with him – Barney Hughes’ bread Sticks to your belly like lead. He opened his third bakery (The Model Bakery) in 1858 in Divis Street. A blue plaque marks the house where Barney Hughes House lived. It is in College Square North.
" } , { "id": 510, "pageID": "56831", "title": "Brenda Park", "url" : "brenda-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Brenda Park features for the first in the 1965 BSD with a few addresses listed. Some of the numbers have either the word occupied or vacant' after them." } , { "id": 511, "pageID": "56832", "title": "Brenda Street", "url" : "brenda-street", "intro" : "BT5; year first recorded: 1907", "content" : " - Brenda Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Key Points:
Narrative: Brenda Street, nestled in the heart of East Belfast, is a charming terrace that has witnessed the rapid development of the area since the late 19th century. Located off the bustling Castlereagh Road, between Wayland Street and Isoline Street, Brenda Street is part of a cluster of streets developed by the enterprising J.D. Dunlop. The Town Improvement Committee initially objected to the name Brenda Street, citing its similarity to an existing street name. However, the name was eventually approved, and by 1915, Brenda Street was already a thriving community.
Historical records, such as a Belfast News-Letter report from 27 March 1915, provide evidence of the streets existence and habitation. The report mentions Private James McNaughton of the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rifles, who wrote to his brother at 4 Brenda Street, Belfast, indicating that the street was well-established by that time.
The naming of Brenda Street is believed to be inspired by Brenda Troil, a character from Sir Walter Scotts novel The Pirate. This fits the pattern of using literary names in the area, with several streets named after characters and places from Scotts works. The adoption of such names suggests a deliberate effort by developers and councils to create a thematic cluster, adding a touch of literary charm to the neighborhood.
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" } , { "id": 513, "pageID": "56834", "title": "Brianville Park", "url" : "brianville-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1939", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1939 - - - - The city surveyor was authorised to approve the following names for new streets: ...Brianville Park for a new street of Ballysillan Road for Messers, JA McGarvey and Co agents...(27th June 1939)." } , { "id": 514, "pageID": "56835", "title": "Briar View", "url" : "briar-view", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Was called after the Green Briar Club which used to be in that area in the 1970s and 1980s." } , { "id": 515, "pageID": "56836", "title": "Briarwood Park", "url" : "briarwood-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 516, "pageID": "56837", "title": "Bridge End", "url" : "bridge-end", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -In Belfast’s early urban development, the term Bridge End was used descriptively for the cluster of streets, houses, and commercial premises situated immediately at the townward end of the Long Bridge (later replaced by Queen’s Bridge and then other crossings). This was a common naming practice in Ireland and Britain: a settlement or street at the terminus of a major bridge was often literally called Bridge End, Bridgefoot, Bridgegate, or Bridge Street.
Resolved that the application of Mr. Chas. Ritchie to have the name of Roper’s Row changed to Khartoum Street be granted. (15 October 1884). This street was close to Bridge End.
" } , { "id": 517, "pageID": "56838", "title": "Bridge Street", "url" : "bridge-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1783", "content" : " - Bridge Street - - - - BT1 - - - -Bridge Street is so named from the bridge which crossed the Town River immediately opposite to it. It was built of stone, according to its title, and was the largest and most important of the number (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. i, 1877, p. 527-28).
In course of time the river running down the middle of High Street was crossed by several bridges for the convenience of the inhabitants. The principal, and probably the earliest one was the Stone Bridge, opposite Bridge Street. When our forefathers enjoyed their holidays in more carefree fashion than is possible today, there was a Maypole at the Stone Bridge in High Street in the eighteenth century (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, Friday 24 January 1941).
Bridge Street, named as link to a bridge over the Farset or Town River at High Street. This was marked on a map in 1680 and called after a stone bridge at the High Street end which crossed the Town River (Marcus Patton, Central Belfast: A HIstorical Gazetteer, 1993, p. 42).
- Further Information - -Photograph of North Street, 1946.
" } , { "id": 518, "pageID": "56839", "title": "Bright Street", "url" : "bright-street", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Bright Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Key Points:
Located in the Short Strand area, originally linked Albertbridge Road and Newtownards Road.
Established by at least August 1888; listed in the 1890 directory.
Likely named after John Bright (1811–1889), Radical Liberal MP and opponent of Irish Home Rule.
Developed during a period of political-themed street naming by R. J. McConnell & Co.
Official origin unconfirmed; no definitive record yet found in municipal archives.
Bright Street was laid out in the late 19th century as part of East Belfasts rapid urban expansion during industrialisation. It first appears in Belfast directories in 1890 as a through-street between Albertbridge Road and Newtownards Road. However, a Belfast News-Letter report from 31 August 1888 confirms the construction of ten houses on the street, indicating habitation and service connections were underway by that date.
The layout reflected the dense grid pattern typical of the time, designed to house a growing working-class population.
Though no official record of the name’s origin has been found, strong circumstantial evidence suggests Bright Street was named in honour of John Bright, a prominent 19th-century British Radical politician. A Quaker and compelling orator, Bright was renowned for his advocacy of free trade, electoral reform, and his firm opposition to Irish Home Rule—a stance that would have resonated with the predominantly Unionist sentiment in East Belfast.
Bright had known connections to Belfast, including public appearances and speeches. The naming of a street shortly before his death (March 1889) aligns with the common Victorian practice of commemorating political figures in urban street names.
Bright Street fits into a broader naming pattern in East Belfast streets developed by R. J. McConnell & Co., who often chose the surnames of contemporary political figures. Nearby Chamberlain Street, Montrose Street, and others are thought to reflect the same trend, linking this street to a deliberate and politically-aware naming scheme.
No evidence has been found of a local landowning Bright family, nor does the name appear to reflect natural features or religious imagery. The lack of alternative plausible sources, combined with strong thematic and contextual evidence, makes John Bright the most likely namesake.
Belfast News-Letter, 31 August 1888
That on the application of the owner Mr. Michael Shiels a new street on his property situate off Falls Road, be named ‘Brighton Street’. (17th October 1894).
" } , { "id": 520, "pageID": "56841", "title": "Bristol Avenue", "url" : "bristol-avenue", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Bristol Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - - “Councillor Steward attended and submitted an application of Mr Edward Allworthy to have the names of certain streets in, added area approved of, was moved and seconded. That under the special circumstances referred to in Mr Edward Allworthy’s letter dated 1st Inst the names of certain streets in the added area viz Glastonbury Avenue, Taunton Avenue, Mendip Avenue and Bristol Avenue so designated years ago be approved of. The Committee divided and on a show of hands 4 voted for the motion and 3 against it, and it was accordingly declared carried.” Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 2nd March 1898. Bristol Avenue had been previously called Wellington Avenue. " } , { "id": 521, "pageID": "56842", "title": "Bristow Drive", "url" : "bristow-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Location: Malone, BT9
Named: c. 1933
Theme: Prominent local families / Suburban prestige
Bristow Park is named after the Bristow family, notably James Bristow (1796–1866), a Belfast banker and landowner. The Bristows built Wilmont House (1859) on the outskirts of Belfast—now part of Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park. Their prominence in local society and landholding likely influenced the naming of the 1930s suburban development. The Park suffix, common in South Belfast, was used to evoke leafy, upper-middle-class suburbia.
Developed in the early 1930s on former farmland near Upper Malone Road, Bristow Park was part of Belfast’s planned suburban expansion. Early builders included T.J.M. Davison, J.H. Barton & Sons, and Alexander McDowell, with houses constructed from 1933 onwards. The street was not fully built up until after WWII.
It features large detached houses in Arts-and-Crafts and early modernist styles, set along a curving cul-de-sac with mature landscaping. It remains one of Belfast’s most desirable addresses and is now part of a Conservation Area.
Bristow Park fits a broader Malone-area trend of using the Park suffix alongside names evoking prestige, landed families, or English locales—e.g. Harberton Park, Knightsbridge Park, Dorchester Park. This reflected developers’ desire to market the area as Belfast’s answer to a garden suburb.
" } , { "id": 522, "pageID": "56843", "title": "Bristow Park", "url" : "bristow-park", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1932", "content" : " - Bristow Park - - - - BT9 - - - -
Submitted application from Mr. John Seeds, 7 Donegall Square West, on behalf of Viscount Harberton, to name new streets on the Harberton Estate, situate off Balmoral Avenue and Upper Malone Road, as follows:– Greenview Lane, Harberton Park, Bristow Lane, Pomeroy Lane, Drummond Lane, Trasnagh Lane, Braddock Lane, and Strangford Lane. Resolved – That the names suggested be approved of. (16th November 1926).
Resolved – That the name Bristow Park be approved in lieu of Bristow Lane for a new street on the property of Lord Harberton situated off Balmoral Avenue. (10th May 1932).
The City Surveyor submitted memorial signed by occupiers and owners of property in Bristow Park, Malone Road, requesting that the name be changed to Dorchester Park. The Committee could not see their way to accede to the request. (13th March 1934).
Bristow Park
Location: Malone, BT9
Named: 1932
Theme: Prominent local families / Suburban prestige
Etymology and Naming
Bristow Park is named after the Bristow family, notably James Bristow (1796–1866), a Belfast banker and landowner. The Bristows built Wilmont House (1859) on the outskirts of Belfast—now part of Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park. Their prominence in local society and landholding likely influenced the naming of the 1930s suburban development. The Park suffix, common in South Belfast, was used to evoke leafy, upper-middle-class suburbia.
Origins and Development
Developed in the early 1930s on former farmland near Upper Malone Road, Bristow Park was part of Belfast’s planned suburban expansion. Early builders included T.J.M. Davison, J.H. Barton & Sons, and Alexander McDowell, with houses constructed from 1933 onwards. The street was not fully built up until after WWII.
It features large detached houses in Arts-and-Crafts and early modernist styles, set along a curving cul-de-sac with mature landscaping. It remains one of Belfast’s most desirable addresses and is now part of a Conservation Area.
Naming Patterns
Bristow Park fits a broader Malone-area trend of using the Park suffix alongside names evoking prestige, landed families, or English locales—e.g. Harberton Park, Knightsbridge Park, Dorchester Park. This reflected developers’ desire to market the area as Belfast’s answer to a garden suburb.
" } , { "id": 523, "pageID": "56844", "title": "Britannic Drive", "url" : "britannic-drive", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Britannic Drive - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr. James Rea a new street on his property situate off Blakely Street and Blythe Street, be named Brittannic (sic) Street. (19th August 1891)
Located in the Sandy Row area, Britannic Drive / Park / Terrace are named from SS Britannic, launched on 3rd February 1874. This is not the Britannic which was a sister ship of Titanic, but a ship of an earlier generation, as the dates show. These streets continue the name of Britannic Street, named in 1891, which was cleared for re-development. Majestic Drive and Teutonic Gardens, also in the Sandy Row estate, are named after other liners built by Harland & Wolff for the White Star Line.
See also Atlantic Avenue, Baltic Avenue, Oceanic Avenue, Pacific Avenue.
" } , { "id": 524, "pageID": "56845", "title": "Britannic Park", "url" : "britannic-park", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Britannic Park - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr. James Rea a new street on his property situate off Blakely Street and Blythe Street, be named Brittannic (sic) Street. (19th August 1891)
Located in the Sandy Row area, Britannic Drive / Park / Terrace are named from SS Britannic, launched on 3rd February 1874. This is not the Britannic which was a sister ship of Titanic, but a ship of an earlier generation, as the dates show. These streets continue the name of Britannic Street, named in 1891, which was cleared for re-development. Majestic Drive and Teutonic Gardens, also in the Sandy Row estate, are named after other liners built by Harland & Wolff for the White Star Line.
See also Atlantic Avenue, Baltic Avenue, Oceanic Avenue, Pacific Avenue.
" } , { "id": 525, "pageID": "56846", "title": "Britannic Terrace", "url" : "britannic-terrace", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Britannic Terrace - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr James Rea a new street on his property situate off Blakely Street and Blythe Street be named Brittanic (sic) Street. (Improvement Committee, 19th August 1891).
Located in the Sandy Row area, Britannic Drive / Park / Terrace are named from SS Britannic, launched on 3rd February 1874. This is not the Britannic which was a sister ship of Titanic, but a ship of an earlier generation, as the dates show. These streets continue the name of Britannic Street, named in 1891, which was cleared for re-development.
Majestic Drive and Teutonic Gardens, also in the Sandy Row estate, are named after other liners built by Harland & Wolff for the White Star Line.
See also Atlantic Avenue, Baltic Avenue, Oceanic Avenue, Pacific Avenue.
" } , { "id": 526, "pageID": "56850", "title": "Brittons Court / Cúirt de Briotún", "url" : "brittons-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Brittons Court / Cúirt de Briotún - - - - BT12 - - - -Britton’s Court is featured in the 1986 Belfast Street Directory (1985 edition was not available for checking) with the following listing: houses being built.
" } , { "id": 527, "pageID": "56851", "title": "Brittons Drive / Céide de Briotún", "url" : "brittons-drive", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Brittons Drive / Céide de Briotún - - - - BT12 - - - -Britton’s Drive Off Britton’s Lane is listed in the 1926 BSD with the wording: houses in course of erection. It didn’t feature in the 1925 directory.
" } , { "id": 528, "pageID": "56852", "title": "Brittons Parade / Paráid de Briotún", "url" : "brittons-parade", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Brittons Parade / Paráid de Briotún - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved – That on the application of the Housing Committee the name Britton’s Lane on the Whiterock Housing Site be changed to Britton’s Parade. (3rd November 1925)
" } , { "id": 529, "pageID": "56853", "title": "Broadway / An Bealach Leathan", "url" : "broadway", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1867", "content" : " - Broadway / An Bealach Leathan - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved that the application of Messrs Gamble and Shillington and Co. for permission to name a new street on their property on the Falls Road ‘Broadway’ be granted. (TIC, 20th March 1867).
That Mr F. W. Brown of 35 Grosvenor Street be informed in reply to his application of 30ᵗʰ ult. that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the name Willowbank Gardens for a new street off Falls Road near Broadway, and request him to submit an application signed by all the owners of property in the street for another name. (5th May 1897).
That the owners of property in a new street off Falls Road near Broadway be informed in reply to their application to name the street Broadway Gardens, that the Committee do not see their way to approve of calling a street of that class Gardens, and request them to submit another name therefor. (19th May 1897).
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" } , { "id": 531, "pageID": "56855", "title": "Broadway Link", "url" : "broadway-link", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Broadway Link
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Year approved: Proposed (People and Communities Committee — 7 August 2018; new street off Broadway)
Connection to Broadway (named 20 March 1867):
Resolved that the application of Messrs Gamble and Shillington and Co. for permission to name a new street on their property on the Falls Road ‘Broadway’ be granted. (TIC, 20th March 1867).
Modern proposal off Broadway:
Hagan Homes have proposed Broadway Link as the new street name as it is located directly off Broadway. The second choice is Broadway Street. (People and Communities Committee, 7th August, 2018).
See also: Broadway / An Bealach Leathan.
Resolved - That the name Broadway Parade be approved for a new street situate off Broadway on the property of Messrs. J. R. & W. C. McKee. (29th April 1930)
" } , { "id": 533, "pageID": "56857", "title": "Bromfield", "url" : "bromfield", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Bromfield - - - - BT9 - - - -Key points
Location: Cul‑de‑sac off Windsor Park with postcode BT9 6WA;
Origins: Named after a Victorian villa on Windsor Park; originally a house.
Occupants: Henry J. Sheppard (Postmaster of Belfast) by 1880 lennonwylie.co.uk; Herman Boas (linen merchant) in 1901 and 1907 lennonwylie.co.uklennonwylie.co.uk; Graham Weir (yarn merchant) in 1918 lennonwylie.co.uk.
Development: The large villa was later demolished and replaced by a modern housing development; Bromfield is now a private cul‑de‑sac.
Name meaning: Derived from Old English brōm (broom/gorse) and feld (open country) – literally broom‑covered fieldsurnamedb.com.
Bromfield began as a large villa on Windsor Park. In the 1880 Belfast street directory, the villa is listed as the residence of Henry J. Sheppard, Belfast’s postmaster lennonwylie.co.uk. By 1901 and 1907 the directories record Herman Boas living at Bromfield, Windsor Park lennonwylie.co.uklennonwylie.co.uk. The 1918 directory describes the property as Bromfield 33, Weir, Graham, yarn merchant lennonwylie.co.uk, showing that the villa retained its name while its occupants changed.
In the mid‑20th century the large villas on Windsor Park were redeveloped, and Bromfield’s grounds were subdivided into a private cul‑de‑sac.
The name Bromfield (also Broomfield) is of Anglo‑Saxon origin. Etymological sources explain that it derives from the Old English words brōm (broom or gorse) and feld (open country), meaning open country where broom grew surnamedb.com. The villa’s first owner likely chose the name to evoke a rural, genteel setting.
Belfast Street Directories (1880, 1901, 1907, 1918) – entries for Bromfield show residents Henry J. Sheppardlennonwylie.co.uk, Herman Boaslennonwylie.co.uklennonwylie.co.uk and Graham Weirlennonwylie.co.uk.
Surname and place‑name etymology – explains that brom + feld means broom‑covered fieldsurnamedb.com.
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" } , { "id": 545, "pageID": "56869", "title": "Brookhill Avenue", "url" : "brookhill-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … Two new streets extending from Cliftonville Road to Brookvale Avenue — western, Cliftonville Avenue; eastern, Brookhill Street. (15th April 1874).
The minutes from the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation 1st January 1881 states: 3 houses in Brookhill Avenue for Edward Allworthy.
" } , { "id": 546, "pageID": "56870", "title": "Brookland Street", "url" : "brookland-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1893", "content" : " - Brookland Street - - - - BT9 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs R J McConnell and Co, two new streets situate off Albertbridge Road near Hornby Street be named Mourne Street and Stoneyford street, two new streets off Crumlin Road near Tudor Place be named Tasmania Street and Queensland Street and a street off Lisburn Road near Adelaide Avenue be named Brookland Street. (Improvement Committee, 30th August 1893).
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" } , { "id": 549, "pageID": "56873", "title": "Brookvale Avenue / Ascaill Ghleann an tSrutháin", "url" : "brookvale-avenue", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Brookvale Avenue / Ascaill Ghleann an tSrutháin - - - - BT14 - - - -According to Dean in his book on gate lodges there was a house and lodge called Brookvale pre 1832 which had been built for William Sinclair. The Ordnance Survey map 1832-1846 shows a large building and also a gate lodge to the Brookvale estate. Both house and lodge were demolished by 1878 to make way for Belfast Royal Academy. (Dean) The surmise is that the Brookvale streets take their names from the Brookvale estate.
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" } , { "id": 550, "pageID": "56874", "title": "Brookvale Drive", "url" : "brookvale-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1899", "content" : " - Brookvale Drive - - - - BT14 - - - -All the owners of property in Woodland Street having applied in writing to have the name thereof changed to Brookvale Drive. Moved by Alderman .??..Connell. Seconded by Councillor R Thompson and resolved that the application be granted. 3 voting for and 2 against. (Minutes Improvement Committee, 10th May 1899).
" } , { "id": 551, "pageID": "56875", "title": "Brookvale Parade", "url" : "brookvale-parade", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Brookvale Parade - - - - BT14 - - - -According to Dean in his book on gate lodges there was a house and lodge called Brookvale pre 1832 which had been built for William Sinclair. The Ordnance Survey map 1832-1846 shows a large building and also a gate lodge to the Brookvale estate. Both house and lodge were demolished by 1878 to make way for Belfast Royal Academy. (Dean) The surmise is that the Brookvale streets take their names from the Brookvale estate.
On the application of Mr. William Bennett it was Resolved – That a new street on his property situated off Brookvale Street be named Brookvale Parade. (12th June 1928)
" } , { "id": 552, "pageID": "56876", "title": "Brookvale Street", "url" : "brookvale-street", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Brookvale Street - - - - BT14 - - - -That on the application of the owners of the property in Lower Easton Street the Council be recommended to change the name of that street to Orient Gardens for the portion off the Cliftonville Road, and that the portion off Woodland Street be named Brookvale Street provided the cost of changing the street signs be paid by the owners of the property. (Minutes, 30 November 1898).
That the application of the owners of property in Woodland Street to have the name of that street changed to Brookvale Gardens be declined. (12th April 1899).
Submitted letter, dated 19th inst., signed by Mr. Robert Spratt and nineteen other persons resident in Brookvale Street, requesting that the name of this street be changed to Brookvale Crescent or Brookvale Gardens. Resolved – That Mr. Spratt be informed that the Committee cannot agree to Brookvale Street being re-named Brookvale Gardens as it does not conform to the requirements for the name Gardens, but if the owners of property will submit an alternative name for the street, this Committee will be prepared to consider the matter. (25th June 1929).
Adverting to this Committees Minute of 25th ult. on the above mentioned subject submitted letter dated 17th inst, from Messrs. C. W. and M. S. Myers, requesting to be informed of the requirements of any thoroughfare for the name Gardens, also requesting that Brookvale Street and the continuation thereof to Linden Gardens should be known as Brookvale Gardens. Resolved - That Messrs. Ayers be informed that it is required that a street shall have garden areas of a depth of at least 15 to warrant the name Gardens being applied to it, and the Committee cannot see their way to consider the name Brookvale Gardens; also that the name Brookvale Street applies to the street from Brookvale Drive to Linden Gardens. (23 July 1929).
Submitted letter, dated 2nd inst., from Mr. C. W. Myers, requesting the Committee to reconsider their decision of 25th June last, declining to accede to the application that Brookvale Street be named Brookvale Gardens, or if the Committee cannot see their way to agree to the name Gardens, to such other name as they might approve of. Resolved – That Mr. Myers be informed the Committee cannot see their way to depart from their decision above referred to, viz., that as Brookvale Street does not conform to the requirements for the name Gardens they cannot accede to the application, but if the owners of property will submit an alternative name for the street, the Committee will be prepared to consider the matter. (6th August 1929).
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" } , { "id": 559, "pageID": "56883", "title": "Broomhill Park", "url" : "broomhill-park", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Broomhill Park - - - - BT9 - - - -Submitted letter, dated 22nd inst., from Messrs. H. & F. McKibbin, suggesting the names Broomhill Park and Broomhill Park Central for new streets on their property off Stranmillis Road.
Resolved – That the names be approved. (27th January 1925.
" } , { "id": 560, "pageID": "56884", "title": "Broomhill Park Central", "url" : "broomhill-park-central", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Broomhill Park Central - - - - BT9 - - - -Submitted letter, dated 22nd inst., from Messrs. H. & F. McKibbin, suggesting the names Broomhill Park and Broomhill Park Central for new streets on their property off Stranmillis Road.
Resolved – That the names be approved. (27th January 1925.
" } , { "id": 561, "pageID": "56885", "title": "Brougham Street", "url" : "brougham-street", "intro" : "BT15; year first recorded: 1841", "content" : " - Brougham Street - - - - BT15 - - - -The street was named in honour of Henry Peter, Lord Brougham (1778-1868) famous lawyer and Whig (Liberal) politician (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 03/03/1941). Britannica describes him as a noted orator, wit, man of fashion, and an eccentric. He was a fierce opponent of slavery and played a leading role in establishing the University of London as the first non-denominational third-level institution. He was Lord Chancellor of England 1830-34. He also designed the Brougham carriage, a versatile four-wheeled carriage pulled by a single horse, built in 1838 by coach-builders Robinson & Cook. In this sense the word brougham entered the dictionary as a common noun, first recorded in the 1850s. It may be coincidence, but one end of Brougham Street is close to the site of the former York Road Railway Station, where brougham carriages may have waited to bring train passengers to the city in the late 19th century. Note that the date given for Lord Broughams death by Marshall is incorrect.
Brougham Street is first recorded in Martins Belfast Directory, 1841. Brougham Street (Left side of York Street) is featured in the 1850 edition of Henderson’s Belfast Street Directory.
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" } , { "id": 562, "pageID": "56886", "title": "Broughton Gardens", "url" : "broughton-gardens", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1931", "content" : " - Broughton Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved – That the names Broughton Park and Broughton Gardens be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. T. M. Kirk, situated off Ravenhill Road. (12th May 1931).
" } , { "id": 563, "pageID": "56887", "title": "Broughton Park", "url" : "broughton-park", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1931", "content" : " - Broughton Park - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved – That the names Broughton Park and Broughton Gardens be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. T. M. Kirk, situated off Ravenhill Road. (12th May 1931)
" } , { "id": 564, "pageID": "56888", "title": "Brown Square", "url" : "brown-square", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Brown Square according to Marshall was named after John Brown a wealthy builder and merchant who became “Sovereign” of Belfast in 1797, 1799 and 1801. He was a notable Orangeman. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832 with the added description “Peter’s Hill”. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 565, "pageID": "56889", "title": "Brown Street", "url" : "brown-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Brown Street named after John Brown a wealthy builder and merchant who became “Sovereign” of Belfast in 1797, 1799 and 1801. He was a notable Orangeman. Brown’s Square was also named after him. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832 with the added description “Peter’s Hill”." } , { "id": 566, "pageID": "56890", "title": "Browns Row", "url" : "browns-row", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Browns Row – it had 6 houses in 1822. The 1842-43 edition of Martin’s Belfast Directory lists Brown’s Row in the name of streets with a reference to Academy Street. “Eleven houses” in the 1852 edition of Henderson’s Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 567, "pageID": "56891", "title": "Bruce Street", "url" : "bruce-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1862", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1862 - - - - Bruce Street is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1835-1836 with a reference to Joy Street as an adjoining street. The 1839 edition of Martin’s Belfast Directory lists people living here. Resolved that Mr. [blank space in handwritten record] Joy be granted permission to name new street near Dublin Bridge, ‘Bruce Street’. 16th April 1862. Bruce Street is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1835-1836 with a reference to Joy Street as an adjoining street. This was clearly an earlier Bruce Street as shown from this newspaper advert: A lot of Building-ground on the South side of Hamilton Street, formerly called Bruce Street (but now called Sussex Place), in the town of Belfast, containing, in front to said Street, 146 feet, or thereabouts, and extending from front to rear, on the East side, 94 feet, or thereabouts; as same varies in depth from front to rear at different parts of said premises, situate in the Town, Parish, and Barony of Belfast, and County of Antrim, which are held under a Lease bearing date the 22nd November, 1841, from William Bruce Joy, Esq., M.D.; Henry H. Joy, Esq., Q.C.; Frederick Joy, Esq., and Rev. John H. Joy, for two lives, with covenant for perpetual renewal on payment of 10s. as a renewal fine; subject to the yearly rent of £40 sterling, payable half-yearly. (Belfast News-Letter - Tuesday 22 September 1857). " } , { "id": 568, "pageID": "56892", "title": "Brucevale Court", "url" : "brucevale-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 570, "pageID": "56894", "title": "Brunswick Street", "url" : "brunswick-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - According to Clerkin, Brunswick Street in Dublin was renamed after the Royal House of Brunswick. According to IHTA, Brunswick Street is mentioned in First valuation field books, manuscript, 1837. One of the buildings on Brunswick Street was the “ULSTER FEMALE PENITENTIARY 14 Brunswick Street. Established 1st Nov., 1839, to receive penitent victims of seduction, and to encourage them to work for their own support within the walls of the institution, where there are extensive and appropriate facilities for washing, drying, mangling etc. The institution offers a refuge to all proper objects, without distinction of sect or party. Matron – Miss Graham. Sub Matron – Miss Moffat. Secretary – J. Coates, Seacliffe, Bangor, Co. Down, or County Courthouse, Belfast.” 1880 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory. " } , { "id": 571, "pageID": "56895", "title": "Bruslee Way", "url" : "bruslee-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of this street was accepted by the Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 11 April 1967." } , { "id": 572, "pageID": "56896", "title": "Brussels Street", "url" : "brussels-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved that the following names for three streets off Berlin St., next to Riga St., be approved of — Tobergill St., Brussels St., Paris St. (8 October 1879)
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" } , { "id": 574, "pageID": "56898", "title": "Bryson Court / Cúirt Uí Bhriosáin", "url" : "bryson-court", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Bryson Court / Cúirt Uí Bhriosáin - - - - BT5 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 575, "pageID": "56899", "title": "Bryson Gardens / Garraithe Uí Bhriosáin", "url" : "bryson-gardens", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Bryson Gardens / Garraithe Uí Bhriosáin - - - - BT5 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 576, "pageID": "56900", "title": "Bryson Street / Sráid Uí Bhriosáin", "url" : "bryson-street", "intro" : "BT5; year first recorded: 1884", "content" : " - Bryson Street / Sráid Uí Bhriosáin - - - - BT5 - - - - First mentioned in The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1884. This street is named after Samuel Bryson (1778-1853), one of a long line of Presbyterians who saved a lot of important documents in Irish. Bryson was a member of the Ulster Gaelic Society, which was formed in 1830. With thanks to Linda Ervine for pointing out the origin of where the street got its name. - Further Information - -New Ulster Biography: Samuel Bryson
" } , { "id": 577, "pageID": "56901", "title": "Budore Road", "url" : "budore-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name comes from the townland name: Budore Both Dara hut or cell of oak." } , { "id": 578, "pageID": "56902", "title": "Bunbeg Park", "url" : "bunbeg-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - An Bun Beag (anglicised as Bunbeg), meaning “the small river mouth”] is a small Gaeltacht village and townland in County Donegal. It is officially the smallest townland in Gaoth Dobhair (Gweedore)." } , { "id": 579, "pageID": "56903", "title": "Buncrana Gardens", "url" : "buncrana-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 580, "pageID": "56904", "title": "Burghley Mews", "url" : "burghley-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 581, "pageID": "56905", "title": "Burmah Street", "url" : "burmah-street", "intro" : "BT7; Year approved: 1889", "content" : " - Burmah Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Named after the country of Burma or Myanmar. Burmah was an earlier spelling of the countrys name. Burmah Street is part of a group of streets off Ormeau Road with names related to the Indian sub-continent, popularly known as the Punjab. See also Agra Street, Baroda Drive / Parade / Street, Candahar Street, Delhi Street / Parade, Herat Street and Ava Street (UPNS street names project; Tempan 2024, p. 123).
That on the application of Mr John Russell on behalf of the owners a new street off Ormeau Road opposite Park Road be named Ava Street and a new street off same be named Burmah Street. (16th October 1889).
- Further Information - - https://www.britannica.com/place/Myanmar" } , { "id": 582, "pageID": "56906", "title": "Burnaby Court / Cúirt Burnaby", "url" : "burnaby-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Burnaby Court / Cúirt Burnaby - - - - BT12 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1895 lists Burnaby Street - the name Burnaby Street no longer is in existence the following streets now exist: Burnaby Court, Park, Place, Walk, Way. Burnaby Street had been previously called Crawford Street South.
" } , { "id": 583, "pageID": "56907", "title": "Burnaby Park / Páirc Burnaby", "url" : "burnaby-park", "intro" : "BT12; Appears in council records in 2006", "content" : " - Burnaby Park / Páirc Burnaby - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs H. & J. Martin that the six new streets on their property situate off Roden Street be named: ‘Barnaby Street’, ‘Balmoral Street’, ‘Buckingham Street’, ‘Barton Street’, ‘Brassey Street’ and ‘Beatrice Street’. (15th November 1893).
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1895 lists Burnaby Street - the name Burnaby Street no longer is in existence the following streets now exist: Burnaby Court, Park, Place, Walk, Way. Burnaby Street had been previously called Crawford Street South.
" } , { "id": 584, "pageID": "56908", "title": "Burnaby Place / Plás Burnaby", "url" : "burnaby-place", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Burnaby Place / Plás Burnaby - - - - BT12 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1895 lists Burnaby Street - the name Burnaby Street no longer is in existence the following streets now exist: Burnaby Court, Park, Place, Walk, Way.
" } , { "id": 585, "pageID": "56909", "title": "Burnaby Walk / Siúlán Burnaby", "url" : "burnaby-walk", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Burnaby Walk / Siúlán Burnaby - - - - BT12 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1895 lists Burnaby Street - the name Burnaby Street no longer is in existence the following streets now exist: Burnaby Court, Park, Place, Walk, Way.
" } , { "id": 586, "pageID": "56910", "title": "Burnaby Way / Bealach Burnaby", "url" : "burnaby-way", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Burnaby Way / Bealach Burnaby - - - - BT12 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1895 lists Burnaby Street - the name Burnaby Street no longer is in existence the following streets now exist: Burnaby Court, Park, Place, Walk, Way.
" } , { "id": 587, "pageID": "56911", "title": "Burntollet Way", "url" : "burntollet-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 588, "pageID": "56912", "title": "Burren Way", "url" : "burren-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 589, "pageID": "56913", "title": "Bute Street", "url" : "bute-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1889", "content" : " - Bute Street - - - - BT15 - - - -That Mr John Smith be informed in reply to his letter of the 20th inst. that the Committee cannot approve of the name Bright Street for one of the new streets near York Road, that name being already given to another street, but agree to the name Salt Street for the other new street adjacent. (21 November 1888).
Bute Street was originally known as Salt Street but was renamed as Bute Street on 11th September 1889 at a meeting of Belfast Corporation: That on the application of the owners the name of Salt St be changed to Bute Street.
It is part of a group of street-names off York Road derived from Scottish geographical names, also including Fife Street, Ayr Street and Glasgow Street. This area was known as Little Scotland (thanks to Mark Ellis for this).
The Isle of Bute is an island in the Firth of Clyde and also a historical county. The county included the islands of Arran, Great Cumbrae and Little Cumbrae, as well the Isle of Bute itself. The surname Boyd, common in Scotland and Ulster is from the Gaelic form of the name, Bòid and originally indicated an inhabitant of Bute. The principal town of the island is Rothesay. Rothesay Castle was the hereditary seat of the Earl of Bute, later the Marquess of Bute, but is now in state care. The ancestral seat of this family is Mount Stuart, built in the late 1870s. It is very remarkable for its unique Gothic Revival architecture and customised interior design.
Until recently Bute Street ran down to Glasgow Street, but it is now a short cul-de-sac with no houses.
The earlier name came from the salt works located NE of Jennymount Mill, just behind Thompson’s Bank (the sea wall). It had a brine pond, dissolving pond and reservoirs. In 1878 it was run by John Gunning of 154, York Street. It was demolished in 1884.
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/place/Bute-island-Scotland
" } , { "id": 590, "pageID": "56914", "title": "Butler Place", "url" : "butler-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -On application of Messrs Wm Ewart and Sons the following names for their new streets off Crumlin Road be approved: Butler Street, Chatham Street, Herbert Street and Hooker Street. 28th May 1873.
On the application of the owners, your Committee have named two new streets off Butler street ‘Oakfield street’ and ‘Fairfield street.... (1st Feb 1896)
" } , { "id": 591, "pageID": "56915", "title": "Butler Walk", "url" : "butler-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -On application of Messrs Wm Ewart and Sons the following names for their new streets off Crumlin Road be approved: Butler Street, Chatham Street, Herbert Street and Hooker Street. 28th May 1873.
On the application of the owners, your Committee have named two new streets off Butler street ‘Oakfield street’ and ‘Fairfield street.... (1st Feb 1896)
" } , { "id": 592, "pageID": "56916", "title": "Buttermilk Loney", "url" : "buttermilk-loney", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 2001", "content" : " - Buttermilk Loney - - - - BT14 - - - -Buttermilk Loney was the popular name of a long lane stretching for several miles from Shore Road to Ligoniel. The lower end of it corresponds to Skegoneill Avenue today. The name has been revived recently for a short new road in Ballysillan corresponding to an upper section of the old lane.
Buttermilk Loney off Ballysillan Park, BT14 was proposed by Brian Downey, Willowgrove Centre and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 13th August, 2001.
" } , { "id": 593, "pageID": "56918", "title": "Cabin Hill Gardens", "url" : "cabin-hill-gardens", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1927", "content" : " - Cabin Hill Gardens - - - - BT5 - - - -Named after Cabin Hill, the residence of Samuel and Martha McTier, built in 1786-7 on the north side of the road to Newtownards. Samuel McTier (1737/38-95) was a Belfast chandler and the first president of the Belfast Society of United Irishmen. Martha McTier (née Drennan, 1742-1837) is particularly known for her long-running correspondence with her younger brother, William Drennan (1754-1820), also a United Irishman. Samuel and Martha were married in 1773. See Haines 2014 for a detailed biography of Martha McTier.
Resolved – That on the application of Mr. J. McMaster the names Cabin Hill Gardens and Cabin Hill Drive be approved of for new streets on his property, situate off Upper Newtownards Road and Kings Road. (20th April 1927)
" } , { "id": 594, "pageID": "56919", "title": "Cabin Hill Park", "url" : "cabin-hill-park", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1927", "content" : " - Cabin Hill Park - - - - BT5 - - - -Named after Cabin Hill, the residence of Samuel and Martha McTier, built in 1786-7 on the north side of the road to Newtownards. Samuel McTier (1737/38-95) was a Belfast chandler and the first president of the Belfast Society of United Irishmen. Martha McTier (née Drennan, 1742-1837) is particularly known for her long-running correspondence with her younger brother, William Drennan (1754-1820), also a United Irishman. Samuel and Martha were married in 1773. See Haines 2014 for a detailed biography of Martha McTier.
Read letter, dated 23rd inst., from Mr. T. M. Heron, on behalf of Mr. Jos. McMaster, requesting that the name Cabin Hill Park be substituted for the name Cabin Hill Drive approved by the Committee on 20th April last for a new street on Mr. McMasters property situate off Upper Newtownards Road. Resolved – That the application be acceded to. (23rd August 1927)
" } , { "id": 595, "pageID": "56920", "title": "Cabinhill Mews", "url" : "cabinhill-mews", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Cabinhill Mews - - - - BT5 - - - -Named after Cabin Hill, the residence of Samuel and Martha McTier, built in 1786-7 on the north side of the road to Newtownards. Samuel McTier (1737/38-95) was a Belfast chandler and the first president of the Belfast Society of United Irishmen. Martha McTier (née Drennan, 1742-1837) is particularly known for her long-running correspondence with her younger brother, William Drennan (1754-1820), also a United Irishman. Samuel and Martha were married in 1773. See Haines 2014 for a detailed biography of Martha McTier.
" } , { "id": 596, "pageID": "56921", "title": "Cable Close", "url" : "cable-close", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Cable Close - - - - BT4 - - - -Cable Close continues the memory of the earlier Cable Street, which was later cleared for redevelopmentname. The name was approved in 1879.
Historian and author Aidan Campbell believes this street was named in honour of the laying of first trans-Atlantic telegraph cable.
" } , { "id": 597, "pageID": "56922", "title": "Cadogan Park", "url" : "cadogan-park", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1901", "content" : " - Cadogan Park - - - - BT9 - - - -That Mr. T. S. Martin be informed in reply to his application as to naming of a new street situate off Lisburn Road & University Road Cadogan Park that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the name proposed, but would be prepared to approve of it being named Cadogan Road. (1st October 1901).
Mr F. Workman and Mr T. S. Martin attended in support of their application to have a new thoroughfare between Lisburn Road and Malone Road named Cadogan Park and after hearing the Deputation it was Resolved that the application be approved of. (22 October 1901).
This street was called after George Henry, 5th Earl of Cadogan Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1895-1902). According to Carson the street was built in 1898.
" } , { "id": 598, "pageID": "56923", "title": "Cadogan Street", "url" : "cadogan-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Cadogan Street - - - - BT7 - - - -John J. Marshall suggested that this street was called after George Cadogan, 5th Earl of Cadogan Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1895-1902). However, another possibility is that it belongs to a cluster of nearby streets named after Royal Navy admirals—Collingwood Avenue/Road and Curzon Street, Penrose Street—in which case it would commemorate Admiral George Cadogan, 3rd Earl Cadogan (1783-1864). The apparent tight themed cluster of four names speaks in favour of a name honouring Admiral Cadogan. On the other hand, it must be borne in mind that Cadogan Street was named more than three decades after his death, whereas the 5th Earl of Cadogan was Lord Lieutenant at this very time. The matter is, therefore, unresolved.
Application of the owners the Martin Estates Company Ltd two new streets on their property off Donegall Road be named Kitchener Street and Soudan Street and three new streets off their property situate off Agincourt Avenue - Collingwood Avenue, Cadogan Street and Curzon Street. (Minutes, TIC, 12th October 1898).
" } , { "id": 599, "pageID": "56924", "title": "Caffrey Avenue", "url" : "caffrey-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - WINNING NAME REVEALED FOR BASS SCHEME Clanmil Housing Association’s new housing development at the former Bass Brewery site on the Glen Road has been named Caffrey Hill thanks to two creative local school boys. Earlier this year Clanmil approached local schools, community groups and former brewery workers in search of an imaginative name for the development, which will provide 166 much needed new social homes, along with retail units and office accommodation, when it is completed in Autumn 2012. Caffrey Hill, which was suggested by Michael Rooney from Holy Child Primary School and Caolan McLaughlin, a pupil at St Mary’s Grammar School, was chosen from over 300 entries by a panel of local people. The panel felt that Caffrey Hill best reflected both the site’s hill side location and its history - a brewery was founded there in 1897 by Thomas R Caffrey Clanmil Press Release, 27 October 2011. Thomas Richard Caffrey, on reaching his 21st birthday, went – or was sent – to be trained in a Belfast brewery which had been owned by a man called Clotworthy Dobbin. Clotworthy and his eponymous son had died in 1854 and 1858 respectively. It seems that none of his four remaining sons were inclined, or able to continue the business. Here, Thomas met Mary Josephine, the youngest daughter of Clotworthy and his wife Mary (néé Warren). Two years later, he and Mary were married. In time, Thomas took over the brewery and it was rebuilt on its present day site on the Glen Road in West Belfast. In 1900, Thomas completed his house, “Airfield”, on the land to the north side of the brewery. (Caffrey, website). - Further Information - - https://www.caffrey.ie/history/trc.html" } , { "id": 600, "pageID": "56925", "title": "Caffrey Close", "url" : "caffrey-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Thomas Richard Caffrey, on reaching his 21st birthday, went – or was sent – to be trained in a Belfast brewery which had been owned by a man called Clotworthy Dobbin. Clotworthy and his eponymous son had died in 1854 and 1858 respectively. It seems that none of his four remaining sons were inclined, or able to continue the business. Here, Thomas met Mary Josephine, the youngest daughter of Clotworthy and his wife Mary (néé Warren). Two years later, he and Mary were married. In time, Thomas took over the brewery and it was rebuilt on its present day site on the Glen Road in West Belfast. In 1900, Thomas completed his house, “Airfield”, on the land to the north side of the brewery. - Further Information - - https://www.caffrey.ie/history/trc.html" } , { "id": 601, "pageID": "56926", "title": "Caffrey Court", "url" : "caffrey-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Thomas Richard Caffrey, on reaching his 21st birthday, went – or was sent – to be trained in a Belfast brewery which had been owned by a man called Clotworthy Dobbin. Clotworthy and his eponymous son had died in 1854 and 1858 respectively. It seems that none of his four remaining sons were inclined, or able to continue the business. Here, Thomas met Mary Josephine, the youngest daughter of Clotworthy and his wife Mary (néé Warren). Two years later, he and Mary were married. In time, Thomas took over the brewery and it was rebuilt on its present day site on the Glen Road in West Belfast. In 1900, Thomas completed his house, “Airfield”, on the land to the north side of the brewery. - Further Information - - https://www.caffrey.ie/history/trc.html" } , { "id": 602, "pageID": "56927", "title": "Caffrey Drive", "url" : "caffrey-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Thomas Richard Caffrey, on reaching his 21st birthday, went – or was sent – to be trained in a Belfast brewery which had been owned by a man called Clotworthy Dobbin. Clotworthy and his eponymous son had died in 1854 and 1858 respectively. It seems that none of his four remaining sons were inclined, or able to continue the business. Here, Thomas met Mary Josephine, the youngest daughter of Clotworthy and his wife Mary (néé Warren). Two years later, he and Mary were married. In time, Thomas took over the brewery and it was rebuilt on its present day site on the Glen Road in West Belfast. In 1900, Thomas completed his house, “Airfield”, on the land to the north side of the brewery. - Further Information - - https://www.caffrey.ie/history/trc.html" } , { "id": 603, "pageID": "56928", "title": "Caffrey Gardens", "url" : "caffrey-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Thomas Richard Caffrey, on reaching his 21st birthday, went – or was sent – to be trained in a Belfast brewery which had been owned by a man called Clotworthy Dobbin. Clotworthy and his eponymous son had died in 1854 and 1858 respectively. It seems that none of his four remaining sons were inclined, or able to continue the business. Here, Thomas met Mary Josephine, the youngest daughter of Clotworthy and his wife Mary (néé Warren). Two years later, he and Mary were married. In time, Thomas took over the brewery and it was rebuilt on its present day site on the Glen Road in West Belfast. In 1900, Thomas completed his house, “Airfield”, on the land to the north side of the brewery. - Further Information - - https://www.caffrey.ie/history/trc.html" } , { "id": 604, "pageID": "56929", "title": "Caffrey Mews", "url" : "caffrey-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Thomas Richard Caffrey, on reaching his 21st birthday, went – or was sent – to be trained in a Belfast brewery which had been owned by a man called Clotworthy Dobbin. Clotworthy and his eponymous son had died in 1854 and 1858 respectively. It seems that none of his four remaining sons were inclined, or able to continue the business. Here, Thomas met Mary Josephine, the youngest daughter of Clotworthy and his wife Mary (néé Warren). Two years later, he and Mary were married. In time, Thomas took over the brewery and it was rebuilt on its present day site on the Glen Road in West Belfast. In 1900, Thomas completed his house, “Airfield”, on the land to the north side of the brewery. - Further Information - - https://www.caffrey.ie/history/trc.html" } , { "id": 605, "pageID": "56930", "title": "Caffrey Park", "url" : "caffrey-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Thomas Richard Caffrey, on reaching his 21st birthday, went – or was sent – to be trained in a Belfast brewery which had been owned by a man called Clotworthy Dobbin. Clotworthy and his eponymous son had died in 1854 and 1858 respectively. It seems that none of his four remaining sons were inclined, or able to continue the business. Here, Thomas met Mary Josephine, the youngest daughter of Clotworthy and his wife Mary (néé Warren). Two years later, he and Mary were married. In time, Thomas took over the brewery and it was rebuilt on its present day site on the Glen Road in West Belfast. In 1900, Thomas completed his house, “Airfield”, on the land to the north side of the brewery." } , { "id": 606, "pageID": "56931", "title": "Caffrey Way", "url" : "caffrey-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Thomas Richard Caffrey, on reaching his 21st birthday, went – or was sent – to be trained in a Belfast brewery which had been owned by a man called Clotworthy Dobbin. Clotworthy and his eponymous son had died in 1854 and 1858 respectively. It seems that none of his four remaining sons were inclined, or able to continue the business. Here, Thomas met Mary Josephine, the youngest daughter of Clotworthy and his wife Mary (néé Warren). Two years later, he and Mary were married. In time, Thomas took over the brewery and it was rebuilt on its present day site on the Glen Road in West Belfast. In 1900, Thomas completed his house, “Airfield”, on the land to the north side of the brewery. - Further Information - - https://www.caffrey.ie/history/trc.html" } , { "id": 607, "pageID": "56932", "title": "Cairnburn Avenue", "url" : "cairnburn-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1952", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1952 - - - - The assistant City surveyor submitted an application from Mr WM McFarland for the naming of streets as follows: Cairnburn Park, Cairnburn Avenue, Cairnburn Gardens, Cairnburn Drive and Cairnburn Crescent on property situated Off Cairnburn Road and recommended that names be approved. The recommendation was adopted. (5th August 1952)." } , { "id": 608, "pageID": "56933", "title": "Cairnburn Crescent", "url" : "cairnburn-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Submitted application from Mr William McFarland to name Streets under on his property at Cairnburn ...on the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the names were approved: Cairnburn Park. (Continuation of Cairnburn Park.) Cairnburn Crescent, continuation of (Cairnburn Crescent) (13th September 1955)." } , { "id": 609, "pageID": "56934", "title": "Cairnburn Dell", "url" : "cairnburn-dell", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 610, "pageID": "56935", "title": "Cairnburn Drive", "url" : "cairnburn-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1952", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1952 - - - - The assistant City surveyor submitted an application from Mr WM McFarland for the naming of streets as follows: Cairnburn Park, Cairnburn Avenue, Cairnburn Gardens, Cairnburn Drive and Cairnburn Crescent on property situated Off Cairnburn Road and recommended that names be approved. The recommendation was adopted. (5th August 1952)." } , { "id": 611, "pageID": "56936", "title": "Cairnburn Gardens", "url" : "cairnburn-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The assistant City surveyor submitted an application from Mr WM McFarland for the naming of streets as follows: Cairnburn Park, Cairnburn Avenue, Cairnburn Gardens, Cairnburn Drive and Cairnburn Crescent on property situated Off Cairnburn Road and recommended that names be approved. The recommendation was adopted. (5th August 1952)." } , { "id": 612, "pageID": "56937", "title": "Cairnburn Grange", "url" : "cairnburn-grange", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 613, "pageID": "56938", "title": "Cairnburn Park", "url" : "cairnburn-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1952", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1952 - - - - The assistant City surveyor submitted an application from Mr WM McFarland for the naming of streets as follows: Cairnburn Park, Cairnburn Avenue, Cairnburn Gardens, Cairnburn Drive and Cairnburn Crescent on property situated Off Cairnburn Road and recommended that names be approved. The recommendation was adopted. (5th August 1952). Submitted application from Mr William McFarland to name Streets under on his property at Cairnburn ...on the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the names were approved: Cairnburn Park. (Continuation of Cairnburn Park.) Cairnburn Crescent, continuation of (Cairnburn Crescent) (13th September 1955)." } , { "id": 614, "pageID": "56939", "title": "Cairnburn Road", "url" : "cairnburn-road", "intro" : "Year approved: 1902", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1902 - - - -That the street from Circular Road to Glenmaghan Road at Cairnburn, be named Cairnburn Road. That Mr James Taylor be informed in reply to his application of 8th inst that the Committee have named the road passing his property Cairnburn Road and cannot agree to any of the names suggested by him. (11th March 1902).
One part of Cairnburn Road had previously been called Glenfarlough Road and the other Kerrs Road.
" } , { "id": 615, "pageID": "56940", "title": "Cairnmartin Crescent", "url" : "cairnmartin-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 2021", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2021 - - - - The Committee approved an application for naming new streets and the continuation of existing streets, as set out below:Cairnmartin Crescent Off Cairnmartin Road, BT13 Choice Housing People and Communities Committee. 9th November 2021" } , { "id": 616, "pageID": "56941", "title": "Cairnmartin Road", "url" : "cairnmartin-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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The motivation for the street-name is explained by Marshall as follows: Holy Land: About 1890 Sir Robert J. McConnell, estate agent, and James Rea, a builder of small house property, went together on a trip to Egypt and Palestine. Upon their return James Rea commenced building on a still unoccupied portion of the Plains. With his Oriental tour fresh in mind he named some of the streets after places he had visited, viz. Carmel Street, Cairo Street, Damascus Street, Jerusalem Street, and Palestine Street. (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/01/1941).
That on the application of Mr. James Rea, a new street on his property situate off Agincourt Avenue, be named Cairo Street. (14th October 1891)
" } , { "id": 619, "pageID": "56944", "title": "Caledon Court", "url" : "caledon-court", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Caledon Court - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the onwers, Messrs J. P. Corry and Co. two streets on their property situate off Shankill Road and Mayo Street be named Miller Street and Caledon Street. (Improvement Committee, 1st February 1893).
This street was named for its proximity to Caledon Court which in turn was named in 1893.
" } , { "id": 620, "pageID": "56945", "title": "Caledon Street", "url" : "caledon-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1893", "content" : " - Caledon Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the onwers, Messrs J. P. Corry and Co. two streets on their property situate off Shankill Road and Mayo Street be named Miller Street and Caledon Street. (Improvement Committee, 1st February 1893).
" } , { "id": 621, "pageID": "56946", "title": "California Close", "url" : "california-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 623, "pageID": "56948", "title": "Callender Street", "url" : "callender-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1790", "content" : " - Callender Street - - - - BT1 - - - -This street takes its name because it was here calico was calendered, that is smoothed and ironed. A calender is a series of hard pressure rollers used to finish textiles or a sheet of other material such as paper, rubber or plastics. According to Patton, the street was well established by the time 1791 map was produced. John Danville started his distiller’s business in Callender Street. The Northern Whig, at number six, was published here in the middle of the 19th century. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832.
- Further Information - -Richardson and Owden Ltd. at the end of Callender Street, A. Hogg, 1903, NMNI Collections
" } , { "id": 624, "pageID": "56949", "title": "Calvin Street", "url" : "calvin-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1873", "content" : " - Calvin Street - - - - BT5 - - - - The Surveyor handed in the following names of streets as altered which was approved of: [the newspaper report in the Ulster Examiner and Northern Star - Tuesday 02 December 1873 provided this additional information: “As duplicate names of the following streets at present exist in the borough, the committee recommend the Council to adjust them as follows”: Milford Street, illegally named, to be called Stormount Street; Sidney Street, at Tennent Street, Sidney Street West; Hopes Court, its proper name is Hopps Court; Brook Street, Albert Bridge Road, Calvin Street; Boyds Court, at Nile Street, Nile Court; Chapel Lane, Newtownards Road, Seaford Street; Cross Street, at Hamill Street, Hamill Street Place; Donaldson's Court, Union Street, Union Street Place; Frances Street, Short Strand, Moira Street; Williams Place, Henry Street, Wensley Street. Wheelers Court, Carrick Hill, Carrick Court. Grafton Street, Templemore Street, Thorndyke Street; Church Street, Newtownards Road, Church Street East. (TIC, 19th Nov 1873). " } , { "id": 625, "pageID": "56950", "title": "Camberwell Court", "url" : "camberwell-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … Street off Antrim Road opposite Cave Hill Road — Camberwell Street. (15th April 1874).
" } , { "id": 626, "pageID": "56951", "title": "Camberwell Terrace", "url" : "camberwell-terrace", "intro" : "year approved: 1910", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1910 - - - -Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … Street off Antrim Road opposite Cave Hill Road — Camberwell Street. (15th April 1874).
Read memorial from residents in Camberwell Street, asking to have the name of that thoroughfare changed to Camberwell Terrace and referred to the Surveyor for report. (3rd August 1910).
The Surveyor reported on memorial of owners and occupiers of property in Camberwell Street asking to have the name of the street changed to Camberwell Terrace, and it was
Resolved – That the Council be recommended to grant the application provided the owners of property pay any expense incurred in making the alteration. (23rd August 1910).
The City Surveyor submitted application, dated 15th inst., from Mr. J. Bristow, Solicitor for Lord Harberton, requesting that the name Brampton Park be approved for a new street off Upper Malone Road, in lieu of the name Pomeroy Lane by which the thoroughfare was known prior to its development. The consideration of the application was deferred, the City Surveyor to report further thereon. (21st June 1932)
Resolved - That the name Cambourne Park be approved for a new street on the property of Lord Harberton off Upper Malone Road, such street having been known as Pomeroy Lane prior to development. (2 August 1932)
" } , { "id": 628, "pageID": "56953", "title": "Cambrai Cottages", "url" : "cambrai-cottages", "intro" : "BT13; year first recorded: 1866", "content" : " - Cambrai Cottages - - - - BT13 - - - -Cambrai Cottages, Cambrai Street (Crumlin Road to Shankhill Road) is listed in the Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster (1865-1866) with several addresses.
An article headed American war will make the fortunes of the Belfast people from the News Letter, August 16, 1864 indicates that Johnston and Carlisle had started a linen mill in 1850. It is clear that the Cambrai streets take their name from this linen connection. Cambrai is a city in Picardy, France, where Cambric, a particularly fine form of linen, was originally made.
- Further Information - - https://www.newsletter.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/retro/through-the-archives-american-war-will-make-the-fortunes-of-the-belfast-people-2937255" } , { "id": 629, "pageID": "56954", "title": "Cambrai Court", "url" : "cambrai-court", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1997", "content" : " - Cambrai Court - - - - BT13 - - - -The name Cambrai Court (off Cambrai Street) was proposed by the Woodvale Housing Association and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 8th December, 1997. The name refers to an apartment block rather than a street.
An article headed American war will make the fortunes of the Belfast people from the News Letter, August 16, 1864 indicates that Johnston and Carlisle had started a linen mill in 1850. It is clear that the Cambrai streets take their name from this linen connection. Cambrai is a city in Picardy, France, where Cambric, a particularly fine form of linen, was originally made.
- Further Information - - https://www.newsletter.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/retro/through-the-archives-american-war-will-make-the-fortunes-of-the-belfast-people-2937255" } , { "id": 630, "pageID": "56955", "title": "Cambrai Street", "url" : "cambrai-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1862", "content" : " - Cambrai Street - - - - BT13 - - - -On the application of Messrs. Johnston & Carlisle, your committee have authorised a new street, from Crumlin Rond to Shankhill Road, to be named Cambrai Street. Minutes of the Improvement Committee, (Northern Whig - Thursday 02 January 1862).
An article headed American war will make the fortunes of the Belfast people from the News Letter, August 16, 1864 indicates that Johnston and Carlisle had started a linen mill in 1850. It is clear that the Cambrai streets take their name from this linen connection. Cambrai is a city in Picardy, France, where Cambric, a particularly fine form of linen, was originally made.
- Further Information - - https://www.newsletter.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/retro/through-the-archives-american-war-will-make-the-fortunes-of-the-belfast-people-2937255" } , { "id": 631, "pageID": "56956", "title": "Cambridge Street", "url" : "cambridge-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 633, "pageID": "56958", "title": "Cameron Street", "url" : "cameron-street", "intro" : "BT7; first appears: 1870 BPUD", "content" : " - - First appears: 1870 BPUD - - Cameron Street - - - - -According to the website of Shafesbury Reformed Presbyterian Church, this street was named after a Scottish Reformer - Richard Cameron. Cameron Street is mentioned in a report in the Ulster Examiner and Northern Star - Thursday 08 July 1869.
- Further Information - -https://shaftesburysquare.rpc.org/our-heritage/street-names/
" } , { "id": 634, "pageID": "56959", "title": "Cameronian Drive", "url" : "cameronian-drive", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Cameronian Drive - - - - BT5 - - - - This street is called after the Cameronians, a Scottish regiment which in turn takes its name from the followers of the Reformed Presbyterian Richard Cameron. - Further Information - - http://www.cameronians.org/brief-history/index.html" } , { "id": 635, "pageID": "56960", "title": "Camlough Place", "url" : "camlough-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 638, "pageID": "56963", "title": "Campbell Park Avenue", "url" : "campbell-park-avenue", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Campbell Park Avenue - - - - BT4 - - - -Read letter dated 29th ult. from Rev. Professor Corkey, and letter dated 5th inst. from Messrs. D. O’Rorke & Son, Solicitors, and Mr. R. O. Templeton, relative to two streets in the City bearing the name College Park, and it was. Resolved – That the name Campbell College Park be substituted for the street off Belmont Road at present known as College Park. (9th February 1926).
Submitted Memorial from residents in Campbell College Park, formerly known as College Park, relative to the change of name, asking that owing to the confusion of the new name with Campbell Park Avenue and the district around Campbell College, the street be named College Avenue or Belmont Park, and the subject was referred to the Surveyor for report at next meeting. (7th April 1926)
" } , { "id": 639, "pageID": "56964", "title": "Canada Street", "url" : "canada-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1880", "content" : " - Canada Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved that the 4 new streets off My Ladys Road be named Canada Street, Richardson Street, Ravenhill Street and Toronto Street (5th May 1880). Many streets were named after leading figures of the day — Kitchener, Methuen, Carrington, Disraeli, Moltke, Balfour, Elgin, Haig. Others reflected the Empire’s expansion — Canada, Montreal, Hudson. Of course there was an Empire Street, and nobody believed Klondyke Street was paved with gold. Strange sounding names from Far Away Places by Michael McRitchie in Belfast News-Letter - Tuesday 14 May 1974.
" } , { "id": 640, "pageID": "56965", "title": "Candahar Street", "url" : "candahar-street", "intro" : "BT7; Year approved: 1894", "content" : " - Candahar Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Named after Kandahar, the second-largest city of Afghanistan, located in the south-central region of the country. It was named Alexandria in Arachosia after the invasion of Alexander the great in 330 BCE. Our adventures in Afghanistan, on Indias northern frontier, gave us Cabul Street [now Manor Street]. Candahar Street preserves the memory of General Robertss famous march from Cabul to Kandahar in 1880. Herat Street is also drawn from the Afghan wars. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941. Candahar Street is part of a group of streets off Ormeau Road with names related to the Indian sub-continent, popularly known as the Punjab. See also Agra Street, Baroda Drive / Parade / Street, Burmah Street, Delhi Street / Parade, Herat Street and Ava Street (UPNS street names project; Tempan 2024, p. 123).
(11th April 1894).
- Further Information - - https://www.britannica.com/place/Kandahar" } , { "id": 641, "pageID": "56966", "title": "Canmore Close", "url" : "canmore-close", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Canmore Close - - - - BT13 - - - -Named after the older Canmore Street, which may refer to the Scottish royal house of Canmore. The first of the line was Malcolm III (c. 1031-93). He acquired the nickname Canmore, from Gaelic Ceann Mór, probably meaning big chief, after coming to the throne. In theory, Ceann Mór could be a place-name but there is no place called Canmore in Scotland. The nearest thing is a village called Kenmore at the head of Loch Tay in Perthshire, which is also derived from Ceann Mór. Therefore, it seems most likely that Canmore Street is derived from the royal clan.
There are several other streets with Scottish names in the Shankill district, such as Argyle Street, Aberdeen Street, Dundee Street and Cupar Way.
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/biography/Malcolm-III-Canmore
" } , { "id": 642, "pageID": "56967", "title": "Canmore Court", "url" : "canmore-court", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Canmore Court - - - - BT13 - - - -Named after the older Canmore Street, which may refer to the Scottish royal house of Canmore. The first of the line was Malcolm III (c. 1031-93). He acquired the nickname Canmore, from Gaelic Ceann Mór, probably meaning big chief, after coming to the throne. In theory, Ceann Mór could be a place-name but there is no place called Canmore in Scotland. The nearest thing is a village called Kenmore at the head of Loch Tay in Perthshire, which is also derived from Ceann Mór. Therefore, it seems most likely that Canmore Street is derived from the royal clan.
There are several other streets with Scottish names in the Shankill district, such as Argyle Street, Aberdeen Street, Dundee Street and Cupar Way.
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/biography/Malcolm-III-Canmore
" } , { "id": 643, "pageID": "56968", "title": "Canmore Street", "url" : "canmore-street", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Canmore Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Possibly named after the Scottish royal house of Canmore. The first of the line was Malcolm III (c. 1031-93). He acquired the nickname Canmore, from Gaelic Ceann Mór, probably meaning big chief, after coming to the throne. In theory, Ceann Mór could be a place-name but there is no place called Canmore in Scotland. The nearest thing is a village called Kenmore at the head of Loch Tay in Perthshire, which is also derived from Ceann Mór. Therefore, it seems most likely that Canmore Street is derived from the royal clan.
There are several other streets with Scottish names in the Shankill district, such as Argyle Street, Aberdeen Street, Dundee Street and Cupar Way.
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/biography/Malcolm-III-Canmore
" } , { "id": 644, "pageID": "56969", "title": "Canning Place", "url" : "canning-place", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Canning Place - - - - BT15 - - - -Canning Place was named for George Canning, famous statesman, who became Prime Minister in 1827. See Canning Street for further details.
- - -George Canning | British Prime Minister, Diplomat & Statesman | Britannica
" } , { "id": 645, "pageID": "56970", "title": "Canning Street", "url" : "canning-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1852", "content" : " - Canning Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Canning Street was named for George Canning (1770-1827), famous statesman, who was Foreign Secretary twice and became Prime Minister in 1827. He was a Conservative, but noted for his liberal policies. It was he who wrote in a despatch in course of negotiations with Holland, the famous couplet: It was ever a fault of the Dutch, Giving too little and asking too much (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 03/03/41). He had several connections to Ireland. Both his parents were Irish. His mother was an actress, Mary Ann Costello. Canning was MP for Tralee, Co. Kerry, 1802-06, but all the other seats he held were in England. He became Prime Minister on 10 April 1827. On 8 August 1827, hardly 5 months in office, Canning died suddenly from pneumonia at Chiswick House.
According to the IHTA, Canning Street was named on 2 August 1852 (Belfast Corporation Minutes).
- Further Information - -George Canning | British Prime Minister, Diplomat & Statesman | Britannica
" } , { "id": 646, "pageID": "56971", "title": "Canterbury Street", "url" : "canterbury-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1890", "content" : " - Canterbury Street - - - - BT7 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs J.P. Corry and Co. a new street situate off University Street be named Canterbury Street. (26th November 1890).
Surmise: named for the cathedral city of Canterbury, Kent, England.
" } , { "id": 647, "pageID": "56972", "title": "Canton Court", "url" : "canton-court", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Canton Court - - - - BT6 - - - -Has replaced the earlier Canton Street, which existed at least as early as 1890. Named after Chinas most populous province, now called Guangdong, located immediately to the north of Hong Kong.
Canton Street was one of six streets off Willowfield Street whose names formed an alphabetical sequence from A to F. Most of these have been cleared.
" } , { "id": 648, "pageID": "56973", "title": "Cantrell Close", "url" : "cantrell-close", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 2015", "content" : " - Cantrell Close - - - - BT6 - - - -Location: Off Ravenhill Avenue, BT5
Named by: Hamilton Architects
Date of proposal: 11th August 2015
Approved by: Belfast City Council – People and Communities Committee
Origin of Name:
Cantrell Close takes its name from the historic Cantrell and Cochrane lemonade factory, a once-prominent feature of the local landscape. This well-known factory was located at the corner of Millar Street and Ravenhill Avenue, adjacent to the site of the new development that led to the creation of the street.
The naming serves as a tribute to Belfast’s rich industrial and commercial heritage, preserving the memory of a business that contributed to the city’s economic and social fabric.
" } , { "id": 649, "pageID": "56974", "title": "Cappagh Gardens", "url" : "cappagh-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Cregagh estate was built 1945-1950 “Brick, Stone, Concrete and Steel in The Built Fabric of Twentieth-Century Belfast - Paul Larmour in Boal and Royle." } , { "id": 650, "pageID": "56975", "title": "Cappy Street", "url" : "cappy-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Cappy Street - - - - BT6 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mrs. Eliza H. Storey a new street on her property situate off London Street be named Cappy Street. (7th March 1900).
" } , { "id": 651, "pageID": "56976", "title": "Capstone Street", "url" : "capstone-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Capstone Street - - - - BT9 - - - -Capstone Street is one of three streets in this neighbourhood between Lisburn Road and the railway containing the element -stone, the others being Larkstone and Moonstone. It is uncertain whether there is any deeper connection.
Application of the owner Mr E Stringer three new streets on his property off Lisburn Road Larkstone Street, Capstone Street and Moonstone Street. Minutes, TIC, 28th September 1898.
" } , { "id": 652, "pageID": "56977", "title": "Cardigan Drive / Céide Chairdeagain", "url" : "cardigan-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1905", "content" : " - - BT14 - - - -Resolved that on the application of the owners, Messrs R. J. McConnell and Co., three new streets on their preoperty, at Cliftonville, be named Cardigan drive, Kingsmere avenue, and Kelvin parade,... (Improvement Committee, 12th September 1905).
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in February 2024.
" } , { "id": 653, "pageID": "56978", "title": "Carew Street", "url" : "carew-street", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1902", "content" : " - Carew Street - - - - BT4 - - - -That Mr John McIlroy of 21 Lombard Street be informed, in reply to his application of 11th Inst, that the Committee do not see their way to change the name Otter Street to Carew Street, as the name was given to the street at the request of the Landlords some years ago. (Improvement Committee, 14th October 1902).
Letter read, dated 17th Inst, from Mr John McIroy asking the Committee to reconsider their decision in declining to change the name Otter Street to Carew Street and Councillor McIroy gave notice that he would move at next meeting that the resolution of 14th Inst be rescinded and that Mr McIlroys application be granted. (21st October 1902).
Otter Street
Moved by Councillor McIlroy and seconded by Councillor Macartney and resolved the resolution of 14th Inst, declining the application of Mr John McIlroy to have the name Otter Street changed to Carew Street be rescinded:
Carew Street
Moved by Councillor McIlroy and seconded by Councillor Macartney and resolved that the application of Mr John McIlroy to have the name Otter Street Street changed to Carew Street be granted. (28th October 1902).
" } , { "id": 654, "pageID": "56979", "title": "Cargill Street ", "url" : "cargill-street", "intro" : "First appears: 1839 MBD", "content" : " - - First appears: 1839 MBD - - - - According to the website of the Shaftesbury Reformed Presbyterian Church this street was called after reformer Donald Cargill who was put to death 27th July 1681. - Further Information - - https://shaftesburysquare.rpc.org/our-heritage/street-names/" } , { "id": 655, "pageID": "56980", "title": "Carlingford Street", "url" : "carlingford-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Carlingford Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Part of a small cluster of streets with geographical names from around Carlingford Lough, also including Omeath Street, Greenore Street, Killowen Street and (on the other side of Woodstock Road) Newry Street. Carlingford is a heritage town, founded by Vikings and the name is of Norse origin. King Johns Castle was built by Hugh de Lacy in the late 12th century and takes its name from the visit of King John in 1210. The town has several other historic buildings of the Anglo-Norman era.
Owner: Mr R J Dawson of Cherryville My Lady’s Road 6 new streets on his property situate off Woodstock Road - Ogilvie Street, Killowen Street, Greenore Street, Omeath Street, Ardenvohr Street, Carlington Street. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 21st July 1897.
On application of the owners, your Committee have named the following new streets: One off Ormeau road, between Delhi street and the River, ‘Agra street’; one off Woodstock road, ‘Ardgowan street’; one off Newtownards road, ‘Austin street’; six off Woodstock road, ‘Ogilvie street’, ‘Killowen street’, ‘Greenore street’, ‘Omeath street’, ‘Ardenvohr street’, and ‘Carlingford street’. Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee, 28th July 1897.
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 656, "pageID": "56981", "title": "Carlisle Circus", "url" : "carlisle-circus", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - According to Carson this was called after George William Frederick Howard, 7th Earl of Carlisle (18 April 1802 – 5 December 1864), styled Viscount Morpeth from 1825 to 1848. Carlisle served as Chief Secretary for Ireland between 1835 and 1841 and as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1855 to 1858 and again from 1859 to 1864. It was during his time as Lord Lieutenant this area was laid out. The first houses were built in 1860. It should be noted that Carlisle Memorial Methodist Church at the roundabout gets its name from a Belfast merchant, James Carlisle. Carlisle made his fortune in the building and linen trades. After the deaths of their children in 1870 and 1874, Carlisle and his wife decided to erect a church in their memory. William Henry Lynn was the chosen architect. Building began in 1875 and was completed the following year." } , { "id": 657, "pageID": "56982", "title": "Carlisle Parade", "url" : "carlisle-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Carlise Parade is close to Carlisle Circus from which it takes its name. According to Carson this was called after George William Frederick Howard, 7th Earl of Carlisle (18 April 1802 – 5 December 1864), styled Viscount Morpeth from 1825 to 1848. Carlisle served as Chief Secretary for Ireland between 1835 and 1841 and as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1855 to 1858 and again from 1859 to 1864." } , { "id": 658, "pageID": "56983", "title": "Carlisle Road", "url" : "carlisle-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Carlise Road is close to Carlisle Circus from which it takes its name. According to Carson this was called after George William Frederick Howard, 7th Earl of Carlisle (18 April 1802 – 5 December 1864), styled Viscount Morpeth from 1825 to 1848. Carlisle served as Chief Secretary for Ireland between 1835 and 1841 and as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1855 to 1858 and again from 1859 to 1864." } , { "id": 659, "pageID": "56984", "title": "Carlisle Square", "url" : "carlisle-square", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Carlise Square is close to Carlisle Circus from which it takes its name. According to Carson this was called after George William Frederick Howard, 7th Earl of Carlisle (18 April 1802 – 5 December 1864), styled Viscount Morpeth from 1825 to 1848. Carlisle served as Chief Secretary for Ireland between 1835 and 1841 and as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1855 to 1858 and again from 1859 to 1864." } , { "id": 660, "pageID": "56985", "title": "Carlisle Terrace", "url" : "carlisle-terrace", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Carlise Terrace is close to Carlisle Circus from which it takes its name. According to Carson this was called after George William Frederick Howard, 7th Earl of Carlisle (18 April 1802 – 5 December 1864), styled Viscount Morpeth from 1825 to 1848. Carlisle served as Chief Secretary for Ireland between 1835 and 1841 and as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1855 to 1858 and again from 1859 to 1864." } , { "id": 661, "pageID": "56986", "title": "Carlisle Walk", "url" : "carlisle-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Carlise Walk is close to Carlisle Circus from which it takes its name. According to Carson this was called after George William Frederick Howard, 7th Earl of Carlisle (18 April 1802 – 5 December 1864), styled Viscount Morpeth from 1825 to 1848. Carlisle served as Chief Secretary for Ireland between 1835 and 1841 and as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1855 to 1858 and again from 1859 to 1864." } , { "id": 662, "pageID": "56987", "title": "Carlow Street", "url" : "carlow-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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The motivation for the street-name is explained by Marshall as follows: Holy Land: About 1890 Sir Robert J. McConnell, estate agent, and James Rea, a builder of small house property, went together on a trip to Egypt and Palestine. Upon their return James Rea commenced building on a still unoccupied portion of the Plains. With his Oriental tour fresh in mind he named some of the streets after places he had visited, viz. Carmel Street, Cairo Street, Damascus Street, Jerusalem Street, and Palestine Street. (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/01/1941).
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 19 December 1894 indicate the naming of two new streets off Rugby Avenue: Carmel Street and Palestine Street. Carmel Street Belfast’s Holyland or Holylands area in the south of the city is mostly inhabited by students.
Application of the owner: Mr Thomas Rea four new streets property situate off Agincourt Avenue: Carmel Street, Palestine Street, Jerusalem Street, Damascus Street. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 24th August, 1898 - these streets being continuations of streets already thus named.
" } , { "id": 664, "pageID": "56989", "title": "Carnalea Place", "url" : "carnalea-place", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Carnalea Place - - - - BT15 - - - -Resolved that two new streets off Rowan Street be named Clanmorris Street and Carnalea Street. (Town Corporation Improvement Committee minutes, 5th January 1881). Whilst the name of Carnalea Street is no longer in use, there is Carnalea Place.
" } , { "id": 665, "pageID": "56990", "title": "Carnamena Avenue", "url" : "carnamena-avenue", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Carnamena Avenue - - - - BT6 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 669, "pageID": "56994", "title": "Carnanmore Gardens", "url" : "carnanmore-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Carnanmore Gardens is listed in the 1969 list of streets in the Belfast directory." } , { "id": 670, "pageID": "56995", "title": "Carnanmore Park", "url" : "carnanmore-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 672, "pageID": "56997", "title": "Carncoole Park", "url" : "carncoole-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1954", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1954 - - - - “On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of City and Suburban Estates, (Ulster) Ltd. to name new streets on their property situated near Ballysillan Rd, adjourning the city boundary as follows: Duncoole Park, Carncoole Park, and continuation of Rathcoole Park”. (30th March 1954)." } , { "id": 673, "pageID": "56998", "title": "Carney Crescent", "url" : "carney-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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That Messrs Smyth and McTear’s application of the 11th inst. to name the street off south side of Albert Bridge Road to the Ropeworks entrance ‘Carnforth Street’ be granted. (TIC, 15th February 1888).
" } , { "id": 675, "pageID": "57000", "title": "Carnmore Place / Plás an Chairn Mhóir", "url" : "carnmore-place", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Carnmore Place / Plás an Chairn Mhóir - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 677, "pageID": "57002", "title": "Carolan Park", "url" : "carolan-park", "intro" : "BT7; year approved 2019", "content" : " - Carolan Park - - - - BT7 - - - -See Carolan Road for the origin of this name.
Deramore Developments, Ltd have proposed Carolan Park as their first choice and Carolan Manor as the second choice, as the new street is accessed directly off Carolan Road. Rosetta Mews has been proposed by the developer as the third choice as the new street is adjacent to Rosetta Avenue. Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, July, 2019.
" } , { "id": 678, "pageID": "57003", "title": "Carolan Road", "url" : "carolan-road", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1901", "content" : " - Carolan Road - - - - BT7 - - - -Carolan Road, Rosetta area, South Belfast – from the owner of a local brickworks, the forerunner of Annadale Brick Works Co. Ltd., established around 1880. Sources of information: Paul Tempan.
Letter read dated 2nd inst. from the Annadale Brick Coy. asking that the name of Carolan Street be changed to Carolan Road and referred to the Assistant Surveyor for report. (5th November 1901)
Resolved that the Surveyor be instructed to alter the name of Street off Ormeau Road from Carolan Lane to Carolan Road and the Annadale Brick Co. be informed thereof (10th December 1901).
" } , { "id": 679, "pageID": "57004", "title": "Carolhill Drive", "url" : "carolhill-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1946", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1946 - - - - Adverting to minutes of last meeting the committee considered the question of naming of new streets. On having heard the city surveyor thereon it was decided to approve of the application of Rental Holdings Limited to name three new streets off Holywood Road: Carolhill Gardens, Carolhill Park and Carolhill Drive, respectively. (3rd December 1946)." } , { "id": 680, "pageID": "57005", "title": "Carolhill Gardens", "url" : "carolhill-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1946", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1946 - - - - Adverting to minutes of last meeting the committee considered the question of naming of new streets. On having heard the city surveyor thereon it was decided to approve of the application of Rental Holdings Limited to name three new streets off Holywood Road: Carolhill Gardens, Carolhill Park and Carolhill Drive, respectively. (3rd December 1946)." } , { "id": 681, "pageID": "57006", "title": "Carolhill Park", "url" : "carolhill-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1946", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1946 - - - - Adverting to minutes of last meeting the committee considered the question of naming of new streets. On having heard the city surveyor thereon it was decided to approve of the application of Rental Holdings Limited to name three new streets off Holywood Road: Carolhill Gardens, Carolhill Park and Carolhill Drive, respectively. (3rd December 1946)." } , { "id": 682, "pageID": "57007", "title": "Carolina Street", "url" : "carolina-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 683, "pageID": "57008", "title": "Carrick Hill / Cnoc na Carraige", "url" : "carrick-hill", "intro" : "BT1", "content" : " - Carrick Hill / Cnoc na Carraige - - - - BT1 - - - -Carrick Hill – According to Patton it was well established by 1715. It was originally known as Carrickfergus Street and then as Carrick Hill. Marshall believes it gets its name because the road to Carrickfergus commenced there. At one time, it had all sorts of trades and professions based there especially weavers and shoemakers. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832.
A Deputation of Ratepayers in Carrickhill attended and handed in a Memorial from Rated Occupiers & Inhabitant Householders in that thoroughfare asking that the name be changed and the Committee ordered the question to be noted on the Summons for special consideration at next meeting. (27th June 1900).
The Memorial from the residents in Carrick Hill asking that the name of that thoroughfare should be changed was considered and held over. (4th July 1900).
Moved by Councillor Crotty. Seconded by Councillor McDonnell and unanimously Resolved that the Council be recommended to alter the name of Carrick Hill to South Queen Street.(14th May 1901)
The Council having referred the question of changing the name of Carrick Hill back to the Committee for further consideration. Mr. Kilpatrick and other residents in the street attended and asked the Committee to adhere to their decision to alter the name as in their opinion it would greatly improve the character of the district and having suggested several alternative names which having been considered, it was. Moved by Alderman Bell, Seconded by Councillor Alexander, and Resolved. That the Council be recommended to change the name of Carrick Hill to Upper Library Street. (18th June 1901).
" } , { "id": 684, "pageID": "57009", "title": "Carrigart Avenue", "url" : "carrigart-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Carraig Airt (anglicised as Carrigart or Carrickart) is a small Gaeltacht village in the north of County Donegal." } , { "id": 685, "pageID": "57010", "title": "Carrington Street", "url" : "carrington-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1901", "content" : " - Carrington Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Carrington Street name after Major-General Sir Frederick Carrington, who made his name as Commander of the British Forces in the second Matabele War of 1896. He was very well known in Belfast, being in command of the Northern District (Ireland) at the outbreak of the Boer War in 1899. From his extensive African experience he was selected to organise and lead an expedition starting from the east coast and marching through North Rhodesia he entered the Transvaal shortly after Pretoria had been captured by Lord Roberts. Pretoria Street itself, named after the capital of the Transvaal, did not come into existence till 1907 when it was laid out; finally completed in 1910. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941.
That on the application of Messrs Crotty & Aikin a new Street on their property situate off Lagan Village Road be named Carrington Street. (Improvement Committee, 30th April 1901).
" } , { "id": 686, "pageID": "57011", "title": "Carrs Glen Park", "url" : "carrs-glen-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Carr's Glen was named for an early Scottish settler. In the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland there is a sixty-one year lease to John Carr, dated February 1692. The name Carr or Kerr is Scottish and many Scots came to Ulster in the decade after the Battle of the Boyne. In the funeral register of the First Presbyterian Church for 1733 there is mentioned 'Mr John Carr of Oldpark'. He was a linen manufacturer and corn miller and his property included Carr's Glen. He renovated the old hunting lodge of the Donegalls into the house of Old Park and later this house passed to the Lyons family, who were his relatives. Beyond this little is known about him. Nelson McCausland. " } , { "id": 687, "pageID": "57012", "title": "Casaeldona Crescent", "url" : "casaeldona-crescent", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Casaeldona Crescent - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after a house called Casaeldono which existed at least as early as 1858 and stood slightly further uphill. Note the difference in spelling. Casa El Dono is Spanish for house of the gift. There was also a local football team of this name.
" } , { "id": 688, "pageID": "57013", "title": "Casaeldona Drive", "url" : "casaeldona-drive", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Casaeldona Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after a house called Casaeldono which existed at least as early as 1858 and stood slightly further uphill. Note the difference in spelling. Casa El Dono is Spanish for house of the gift. There was also a local football team of this name.
" } , { "id": 689, "pageID": "57014", "title": "Casaeldona Gardens", "url" : "casaeldona-gardens", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Casaeldona Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after a house called Casaeldono which existed at least as early as 1858 and stood slightly further uphill. Note the difference in spelling. Casa El Dono is Spanish for house of the gift. There was also a local football team of this name.
" } , { "id": 690, "pageID": "57015", "title": "Casaeldona Park", "url" : "casaeldona-park", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Casaeldona Park - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after a house called Casaeldono which existed at least as early as 1858 and stood slightly further uphill. Note the difference in spelling. Casa El Dono is Spanish for house of the gift. There was also a local football team of this name.
" } , { "id": 691, "pageID": "57016", "title": "Casaeldona Rise", "url" : "casaeldona-rise", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Casaeldona Rise - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after a house called Casaeldono which existed at least as early as 1858 and stood slightly further uphill. Note the difference in spelling. Casa El Dono is Spanish for house of the gift. There was also a local football team of this name.
" } , { "id": 692, "pageID": "57017", "title": "Casement Court", "url" : "casement-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Casement Court was called after Casement Park (Páirc Mhic Asmaint) which in turn was called after Sir Roger Casement (1864-1916) who was a humanitarian, Nationalist and rebel. Casement Park opened in 1953. The 1960 Belfast Street Directory lists Roger Casement Park. - Further Information - - https://www.dib.ie/biography/casement-sir-roger-david-a1532" } , { "id": 693, "pageID": "57018", "title": "Castle Arcade", "url" : "castle-arcade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This takes its name from its proximity to the site where the Castle built by Arthur Chichester in 1611 used to stand nitl it was destroyed by fire in 1708 and never rebuilt there. Now runs from the corner of Commarket and Castle Place to Castle Lane, formerly only running from Commarket comer to Castle Market. It was known as Hammond's Court down to 1870, or later. The name Hamond's Court was said to be a corruption of the surname of Thomas Hemming, who was landlord of the George Inn, Cornmarket. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 694, "pageID": "57019", "title": "Castle Avenue", "url" : "castle-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1952", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1952 - - - -Castle Avenue in North Belfast takes its name from its proximity to Belfast Castle which was built in 1870.
That on the application of the owners a new street situate off Innisfayle Road be named Castle Avenue, and that the name Donegall Park Avenue be applied to a continuation of that Street. (23rd June 1903).
The City surveyor submitted an application from the estate Superintendent for the naming of a street as Castle Ave in lieu of proportion of Castle Gardens. On recommended that the naming be approved. The recommendation was adopted. (14th October 1952).
" } , { "id": 695, "pageID": "57020", "title": "Castle Court ", "url" : "castle-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - It is likely this street in East Belfast takes its name from its location about two miles away from Stormont Castle. - Further Information - - https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/history-and-tour" } , { "id": 696, "pageID": "57021", "title": "Castle Drive", "url" : "castle-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1952", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1952 - - - - Castle Drive in North Belfast takes its name from its proximity to Belfast Castle which was built in 1870. Further to minutes of 14th October last agreeing to the renaming of street on the Donegal Park Ave estate as Castle Ave submitted minute of the Housing Committee of 4th Instant recommending this committee to approve of the street being named Castle Drive. Having heard the city surveyor the committee resolved that the recommendation of the Housing Committee be approved and that the manner of this committee of 14th October 1952 be accordingly Rescinded. " } , { "id": 697, "pageID": "57022", "title": "Castle Gardens", "url" : "castle-gardens", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1937", "content" : " - Castle Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - - Castle Gardens in North Belfast takes its name from its proximity to Belfast Castle which was built in 1870. Resolved - That the names ‘Castle Gardens’ and ‘Olympia Parade’ be approved for new streets off Donegall Park Avenue and Tate’s Avenue respectively, on the property of Messrs. H. and J. Martin, Ltd. (IC, 12th January 1937). “On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the following street names submitted by the estate Superintendent for streets off Donegal Park Ave: Waveney Ave, Waveney Park, Waveney Drive, Waveney Grove, Fairhill Park, Fairhill Way. Castle Gardens (continuation). (22nd January 1952)." } , { "id": 698, "pageID": "57023", "title": "Castle Lane", "url" : "castle-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This was developed as Stable Lane in the 1780s. The name can be found on a 1791 map. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1835-1836. It takes its name from its proximity to the Castle built in 1611. " } , { "id": 699, "pageID": "57024", "title": "Castle Mews", "url" : "castle-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - It is likely this street in East Belfast takes its name from its location about two miles away from Stormont Castle. - Further Information - - https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/history-and-tour" } , { "id": 700, "pageID": "57025", "title": "Castle Park", "url" : "castle-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Castle Park in North Belfast takes its name from its proximity to Belfast Castle which was built in 1870. " } , { "id": 701, "pageID": "57026", "title": "Castle Place", "url" : "castle-place", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1813", "content" : " - Castle Place - - - - BT1 - - - -In 1680 this was part of High Street. By 1791 it was as known as the Parade or Grand Parade owing to its suitability for military displays. (Marcus Patton, Central Belfast: A HIstorical Gazetteer, p.53). It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1835-1836 with reference to High Street as an adjoining street.
Castle Place is a modern title. It seems to have been at one time included in, and formed part of, Castle Street, and was, at the end of last century, generally called the Parade, as from its width it afforded space for military displays (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. i, 1877, p. 529).
The name of Castle Place is a reminder that the stronghold built by Sir Arthur Chichester in 1611, and which was destroyed by fire in 1708, stood nearby. Its exact position is unknown and remains to be discovered. The Norman era castle of the ford and the structures that succeeded it were probably also sited there or thereabouts.
- Further Information - -Photo of Castle Place from Bank Buildings, 1960s?
Plan and drawing of original Belfast Castle and surroundings (detail), 1685, Thomas Phillips
" } , { "id": 702, "pageID": "57027", "title": "Castle Street", "url" : "castle-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1672", "content" : " - Castle Street - - - - BT1 - - - -Castle Street is so called after the castle built by Sir Arthur Chichester in 1611. It was destroyed by fire on 25 April 1708 and never rebuilt. The 1819 Belfast Street Directory adds this detail: The Castle of Belfast burnt down, by the carelessness of servants, and never afterwards rebuilt whereas this additional horrific piece of information is from a later directory. the celebrated castle of Belfast – was destroyed by fire in 1708, the three daughters of the then Earl of Donegall having perished in the conflagration. 1852 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory.
According to the website Lord Belmont in Northern Ireland: The 3rd Earl’s second wife was the Lady Catherine Forbes; and by this lady he had two sons and six daughters; three of the latter, Jane, Frances and Henrietta, were unfortunately burnt to death. Further details of the tragedy come from R M Young: The Town Book of Belfast 1892. Joy’s MS notes: 25th April 1708, the Castle of Belfast burned down, and the ladies Jane, Frances and Henrietta lost their lives. This accident was occasioned by a servant, who left a fire of wood burning in a room which she was airing. A servant woman called Catherine Douglas and a daughter of Parson Berkley perished: Mary Taggart, a servant, made her escape thro’ the flames.
Castle Street (upper part) was once called Mill Street. Castle Street also had two theatres in Georgian Belfast and by the end of the 1820s was a blend of private houses and milliners and dressmakers shops. By 1900 there were pubs, fish and fruit merchants and cabinetmakers. (https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/history/new-booklet-bring-history-belfast-14468106, accessed 4 January 2022).
The first meeting place for Catholics in Belfast was at the back of the house in Castle Street belonging to a cutler called John Kennedy who lived opposite Fountain Street, until in 1768 a lease was negotiated for an old building down a narrow entry opposite Marquis Street (Marcus Patton, Central Belfast: A HIstorical Gazetteer, p. 57).
Submitted memorial signed by owners and occupiers of premises in the portion of Mill Street between Queen Street and King Street, requesting that that portion of the street should be named Castle Street.
Resolved — That the application of the memorialists be agreed to, and accordingly that the portion of Mill Street above mentioned be named Castle Street. (14th June 1924).
The Surveyor reported that this Committee had on the 17th June last, at the request of the owners of property in the portion of Mill Street between Castle Street and King Street, agreed to change the name of that portion of the street to Castle Street. He submitted sketch showing that this left only the small portion of the street between King Street and Hamill Street still named Mill Street, and suggested that. the entire street from Queen Street to Hamill Street should be re-named Castle Street. The Committee approved of the suggestion, but directed the Surveyor, before taking definite action, to ascertain the opinion of the owners and occupiers of the premises in that portion of the street between King Street and Hamill Street. (23rd September 1924).
The Surveyor reported with regard to the re-naming of the portion of Mill Street between King Street and Millfield, Castle Street, that all the owners and occupiers of premises in that portion had signified their consent to the change.
Resolved – That the portion of Mill Street above mentioned be named Castle Street, the name Castle Street thereby applying for the future to the whole of the thoroughfare between Castle Place and Divis Street. (22st October 1924).
- Further Information - -The junction of Mill Street, now part of Castle Street, and King Street in 1914, A R Hogg
Burning of Belfast Castle in 1708, drawn by John and Joseph William Carey, c. 1895.
" } , { "id": 703, "pageID": "57028", "title": "Castlegowan Crescent", "url" : "castlegowan-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “All of the streets to be named are in the immediate surrounding area of the existing Castlegowan Drive, Place and Park. For the first street Braidwater have proposed Castlegowan Crescent as their first choice, with Castlegowan Mews and Castlegowan Avenue as the second and third choices. The new road layout is in the shape of a Crescent.” Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, February 2020." } , { "id": 704, "pageID": "57029", "title": "Castlegowan Drive", "url" : "castlegowan-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “Braidwater Group have proposed Castlegowan Drive as their first choice and Castlegowan Avenue and Castlegowan Close as the second and third choice, as the new street is accessed directly off Castlegowan Place within the Castlegowan development.” Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, May, 2019." } , { "id": 705, "pageID": "57030", "title": "Castlegowan Road", "url" : "castlegowan-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “All of the streets to be named are in the immediate surrounding area of the existing Castlegowan Drive, Place and Park. …The first choice for the second street being developed is Castlegowan Road, with proposals for Castlegowan Avenue and Castlegowan Mews for the second and third choices.” Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, February, 2020." } , { "id": 706, "pageID": "57031", "title": "Castlegrange", "url" : "castlegrange", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 709, "pageID": "57034", "title": "Castlehill Park", "url" : "castlehill-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1953", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1953 - - - - “On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a new street off Castlehill Rd being named Castlehill Park”. (15th December 1953)." } , { "id": 710, "pageID": "57035", "title": "Castlehill Park West", "url" : "castlehill-park-west", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 711, "pageID": "57036", "title": "Castlehill Road", "url" : "castlehill-road", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1901", "content" : " - - BT4 - - - - that three streets in the added area off Newtownards Road be named 'Castlehill Road', 'Castleview Road', and 'Barnett's Road and that the works committee be requested to have these names erected an estimated cost of £1 Minutes, Improvement Committee, 18th June 1901." } , { "id": 712, "pageID": "57037", "title": "Castlekaria Manor", "url" : "castlekaria-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 715, "pageID": "57040", "title": "Castleorr Manor", "url" : "castleorr-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 716, "pageID": "57041", "title": "Castlereagh Parade", "url" : "castlereagh-parade", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1931", "content" : " - Castlereagh Parade - - - - BT5 - - - -Castlereagh Parade had been previously called Lambourne Street. Given that several other streets in this neighbourhood are connected with the works of Sir Walter Scott, it is thoroughly possible that the name referred to Michael Lambourne, a roguish character who features prominently in the novel Kenilworth (1821).
Castlereagh, the chief residence of this latter branch of the [ONeill] family - which probably stood on the site of the former Orange Hall (now Belmont Carpets) on the brow of Church Road - was perhaps first built in the late 14th century in what became the parish of Knockbreda, in Castlereagh in the hills overlooking Belfast. Its name is derived from the Irish an caisleán riabhach - the grey castle - and was, in 1552, described as standing on the plain in the midst of the woods of Dufferin. In 1744, it was located by Walter Harris [Go to further information for details about him] : Not much more than two miles east of Belvoir, and about as much south-east of [the Long] Bridge, are the ruins of an ancient castle, called Castlereagh, from whence the Barony of that name is denominated. It is situated on top of a hill... the fort has a fosse which encompasses three-quarters of it ... In the midst of the fort stood a castle, formerly the seat of Con ONeill, proprietor of that large tract of country [224 townlands in all], which was afterwards divided among Lords Clandeboye, Ards and the ancestors of the present Lord Hillsborough. (Keith Haines, Martin Cooke, pp 3-4).
Resolved – That the name Castlereagh Parade be approved for a new street off Castlereagh Road on the property of Mr. R. W. McGowan. (20th January 1931)
" } , { "id": 717, "pageID": "57042", "title": "Castlereagh Place", "url" : "castlereagh-place", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Castlereagh Place - - - - BT5 - - - - Castlereagh, the chief residence of this latter branch of the [O'Neill] family - which probably stood on the site of the former Orange Hall (now Belmont Carpets) on the brow of Church Road - was perhaps first built in the late 14th century in what became the parish of Knockbreda, in Castlereagh in the hills overlooking Belfast. Its name is derived from the Irish an caisleán riabhach - the grey castle - and was, in 1552, described as standing on the plain in the midst of the woods of Dufferin. In 1744, it was located by Walter Harris [Go to further information for details about him] : 'Not much more than two miles east of Belvoir, and about as much south-east of [the Long] Bridge, are the ruins of an ancient castle, called Castlereagh, from whence the Barony of that name is denominated. It is situated on top of a hill... the fort has a fosse which encompasses three-quarters of it ... In the midst of the fort stood a castle, formerly the seat of Con O'Neill, proprietor of that large tract of country [224 townlands in all], which was afterwards divided among Lords Clandeboye, Ards and the ancestors of the present Lord Hillsborough. (Keith Haines, Martin Cooke, pp 3-4). " } , { "id": 718, "pageID": "57043", "title": "Castlereagh Road", "url" : "castlereagh-road", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Castlereagh Road - - - - BT5 - - - -Castlereagh, the chief residence of this latter branch of the [ONeill] family - which probably stood on the site of the former Orange Hall (now Belmont Carpets) on the brow of Church Road - was perhaps first built in the late 14th century in what became the parish of Knockbreda, in Castlereagh in the hills overlooking Belfast. Its name is derived from the Irish an caisleán riabhach - the grey castle - and was, in 1552, described as standing on the plain in the midst of the woods of Dufferin. In 1744, it was located by Walter Harris [Go to further information for details about him] : Not much more than two miles east of Belvoir, and about as much south-east of [the Long] Bridge, are the ruins of an ancient castle, called Castlereagh, from whence the Barony of that name is denominated. It is situated on top of a hill... the fort has a fosse which encompasses three-quarters of it ... In the midst of the fort stood a castle, formerly the seat of Con ONeill, proprietor of that large tract of country [224 townlands in all], which was afterwards divided among Lords Clandeboye, Ards and the ancestors of the present Lord Hillsborough. (Keith Haines, Martin Cooke, pp 3-4). This road takes its name from the Irish meaning grey castle in which Con O’Neill lived.
Note that the name Castlereagh Road was applied to a different road on James Williamsons map of 1791, later called Cregagh Road, and even later Woodstock Road. However, given that the road does not lead to Castlereagh townland and this name is not supported by other sources, it is possible that Williamsons information is unreliable in this regard.
" } , { "id": 719, "pageID": "57044", "title": "Castlereagh Street", "url" : "castlereagh-street", "intro" : "BT5; year first recorded: 1858", "content" : " - Castlereagh Street - - - - BT5 - - - - Castlereagh, the chief residence of this latter branch of the [O'Neill] family - which probably stood on the site of the former Orange Hall (now Belmont Carpets) on the brow of Church Road - was perhaps first built in the late 14th century in what became the parish of Knockbreda, in Castlereagh in the hills overlooking Belfast. Its name is derived from the Irish an caisleán riabhach - the grey castle - and was, in 1552, described as standing on the plain in the midst of the woods of Dufferin. In 1744, it was located by Walter Harris [Go to further information for details about him] : 'Not much more than two miles east of Belvoir, and about as much south-east of [the Long] Bridge, are the ruins of an ancient castle, called Castlereagh, from whence the Barony of that name is denominated. It is situated on top of a hill... the fort has a fosse which encompasses three-quarters of it ... In the midst of the fort stood a castle, formerly the seat of Con O'Neill, proprietor of that large tract of country [224 townlands in all], which was afterwards divided among Lords Clandeboye, Ards and the ancestors of the present Lord Hillsborough. (Keith Haines, Martin Cooke, pp 3-4). " } , { "id": 720, "pageID": "57045", "title": "Castleton Avenue", "url" : "castleton-avenue", "intro" : "BT15; year approved 1891", "content" : " - Castleton Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -Gets it name from Castleton the residence of the Thompson family. The castellated residence named Castleton was erected to take the place of an earlier residence named Jennymount. In an account of a demonstration, April 15, I848, the residence is called Castlemount. (John J. Marshall, Origin of Some of Belfasts Street-Names, p. 6)
Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … New street off Antrim Road near Richmond — Castleton Avenue. (15th April 1874).
That on the application of Mr. A. Crawford, on behalf of the owners of property, the two new streets off York Road, near the Grove property, be named Alexandra Park Avenue and Castleton Avenue respectively, as defined in Mr. Campbell’s letter, subject to the approval of the Council. (21st January 1891)
" } , { "id": 721, "pageID": "57046", "title": "Castleton Gardens", "url" : "castleton-gardens", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1910", "content" : " - Castleton Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - -Gets it name from Castleton the residence of the Thompson family. The castellated residence named Castleton was erected to take the place of an earlier residence named Jennymount. In an account of a demonstration, April 15, I848, the residence is called Castlemount (John J. Marshall, Origin of Some of Belfasts Street-Names, p. 6)
That the application of the owners of property in Castleton Street abutting on the Alexandra Park, to have the name of that street changed to Castleton Gardens be granted, provided the Cemetery and Parks Committee have no objection. (31st May 1910).
" } , { "id": 722, "pageID": "57047", "title": "Castleview Cottage Gardens", "url" : "castleview-cottage-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Castleview Cottage Gardens off Barnetts Road was proposed by Alan Patterson Design and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 9th March, 1998." } , { "id": 723, "pageID": "57048", "title": "Castleview Court", "url" : "castleview-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 724, "pageID": "57049", "title": "Castleview Road", "url" : "castleview-road", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1901", "content" : " - Castleview Road - - - - BT5 - - - - that three streets in the added area off Newtownards Road be named 'Castlehill Road', 'Castleview Road', and 'Barnett's Road and that the works committee be requested to have these names erected an estimated cost of £1 Minutes, Improvement Committee, 18th June 1901." } , { "id": 725, "pageID": "57050", "title": "Castleview Terrace", "url" : "castleview-terrace", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owners of property in Kinnaff Street, off Upper Newtownards Road, the name of that street be changed to Castleview Drive, subject to Messrs. Donaldson and Bell, Agents, undertaking to defray the cost of the alteration. (29th November 1910).
" } , { "id": 726, "pageID": "57051", "title": "Castlewood Manor", "url" : "castlewood-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 727, "pageID": "57052", "title": "Catherine Street / Sráid Chaitríona", "url" : "catherine-street", "intro" : "BT2", "content" : " - Catherine Street / Sráid Chaitríona - - - - BT2 - - - -According to Patton, this street was present and nearly fully developed on 1833 map, and said to be named after Lady Catherine Chichester, who was baptised in 1687. (Patton, p58).
An application from owners of property in Catherine Street to have the name of portion of that street changed to Cromac Place was submitted and referred to the Surveyor for report. (24th March 1914).
" } , { "id": 728, "pageID": "57053", "title": "Catherine Street North", "url" : "catherine-street-north", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Catherine Street North the same as Catherine Street – said to be named after Lady Catherine Chichester, who was baptised in 1687″. (Patton, p58)." } , { "id": 729, "pageID": "57054", "title": "Cavanmore Gardens", "url" : "cavanmore-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Cavanmore Hill “large round hill” is in Co Derry near Limavady." } , { "id": 730, "pageID": "57055", "title": "Cavehill Drive", "url" : "cavehill-drive", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Cavehill Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 731, "pageID": "57056", "title": "Cavehill Road", "url" : "cavehill-road", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Cavehill Road - - - - BT15 - - - - This street name comes from its location to the nearby Cavehill which in turn was so named because there are caves on the face of the cliff. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A31212" } , { "id": 732, "pageID": "57057", "title": "Cavendish Court / Cúirt Chaibhendis", "url" : "cavendish-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Cavendish Court / Cúirt Chaibhendis - - - - BT12 - - - -Cavendish Court was named for its proximity to Cavenish Street. St Paul’s Church is at the corner of Cavendish Street.
It is highly likely that the Cavendish streets were named after Lord Frederick Cavendish who was assassinated on 6 May 1882 a few hours after he arrived in Ireland to take up his post as Chief Secretary for Ireland.
- Further information - - " } , { "id": 733, "pageID": "57058", "title": "Cavendish Square / Cearnóg Chaibhendis", "url" : "cavendish-square", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1891", "content" : " - Cavendish Square - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of Mr Edward Hughes of Springfield Road a new street on his property situate off Cavendish Street and Falls Road be named Cavendish Square. (25th February 1891).
It is highly likely that the Cavendish streets were named after Lord Frederick Cavendish who was assassinated on 6 May 1882 a few hours after he arrived in Ireland to take up his post as Chief Secretary for Ireland.
- Further information - - " } , { "id": 734, "pageID": "57059", "title": "Cavendish Street / Sráid Chaibhendis", "url" : "cavendish-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1882", "content" : " - Cavendish Street / Sráid Chaibhendis - - - - BT12 - - - -Mr. J. Brown moved the adoption of this report, which, in addition to the usual statement of ordinary accounts, contained the following:- .. and the new street on the Falls Road, near the convent, Cavendish Street. (Northern Whig - Saturday 02 September 1882).
It is highly likely that the Cavendish streets were named after Lord Frederick Cavendish who was assassinated on 6 May 1882 a few hours after he arrived in Ireland to take up his post as Chief Secretary for Ireland.
- Further information - - " } , { "id": 735, "pageID": "57061", "title": "Cawnpore Street / Sráid Cawmpore", "url" : "cawnpore-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Cawnpore Street / Sráid Cawmpore - - - - BT13 - - - -Named after the city of Kanpur (formerly Cawnpore) in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India.
The dust and smoke of the war with Russia had scarcely settled down before the Indian Mutiny broke out in 1857. We have Cawnpore Street, Lucknow Street, Havelock Street and Place, Lawrence Street, and Outram Street. Delhi Street probably comes from the same source, but was built much later. Empire Battle Memories, John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941.
On application of the owners, your Committee have named two new streets off Broadway and Falls road ‘Nansen Street’ and ‘Iveagh Street’; new streets off Springfield road, Cupar street and Clonard street ‘Aboo street’, ‘Bantry street,’ ‘Benares street’, ‘Bombay street’, ‘Cawnpore street’, ‘Dunmore street’, ‘Dingle street, ‘Lucknow street’, ‘Oranmore street’, ‘Tralee street’, and they have changed the name of ‘Faloon’s court’ to ‘Fleet street place’. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 23 June 1897.
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" } , { "id": 736, "pageID": "57062", "title": "Cedar Avenue", "url" : "cedar-avenue", "intro" : "BT15, year approved: 1884", "content" : " - Cedar Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -That the application of Mr Thomas Sinclair to name a new street off Antrim Road Cedar Avenue be granted. (22nd October 1884).
" } , { "id": 737, "pageID": "57063", "title": "Cedar View", "url" : "cedar-view", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 739, "pageID": "57065", "title": "Century Street", "url" : "century-street", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Century Street - - - - BT14 - - - -That Messrs R. J. McConnell & Co. be informed, in reply to their application to name a new street on their property situate off Lawnbrook Avenue, that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the name suggested and suggest Century Street. (20th February 1900).
That on application of the owner, Mr George Andrews, a new Street on his property at Enfield be named Century Street. (31st December 1900).
That Messrs George Andrews and Robert Ewing be informed that the Committee do not see their way to consent to the name of Century Street being changed to Enfield Parade or Drive. (Improvement Committee, 9th July 1901).
" } , { "id": 740, "pageID": "57066", "title": "Ceylon Street", "url" : "ceylon-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1894", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1894 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr Martin Wallace a new street on his property situate off Ainsworth Avenue be named Ceylon Street. (21st November 1894)
" } , { "id": 741, "pageID": "57067", "title": "Chadolly Street", "url" : "chadolly-street", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1889", "content" : " - Chadolly Street - - - - BT4 - - - -That on the application of Mr James Rea, the owners of a new street off Newtownards Road next Newcastle Street be named Chadolly Street . (11th December 1889).
" } , { "id": 742, "pageID": "57068", "title": "Chadwick Street", "url" : "chadwick-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Chadwick Street - - - - BT9 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr W. Geddis two new streets on his property situate off Lisburn Road be named Chadwick Street and Windsor Road. (Minutes, TIC, 20th January 1897).
That Mr Wm. Geddis of Marlborough Park be informed in reply to his letter of 9th Inst. that the Committee do not see their way to recommend the Council to change the name of a portion of Chadwick Street. (13th September 1899).
" } , { "id": 743, "pageID": "57069", "title": "Chamberlain Street", "url" : "chamberlain-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1887", "content" : " - Chamberlain Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Year approved: 1887
Located in East Belfast, off Albertbridge Road near the Short Strand.
Application of R. J. McConnell & Co. for new streets on their property off Albertbridge Road and Roundhill Street to be named Chamberlain Street, Montrose Street, and Vicarage Street was approved by the Town Improvement Committee on 19 October 1887. He was requested to submit another name in place of Melrose Street. (TIC, 19 October 1887)
The name almost certainly honours Joseph Chamberlain (1836–1914), a prominent British politician. By the mid-1880s Chamberlain had broken with Gladstone over Irish Home Rule and emerged as a leader of the Liberal Unionists, a position that would have resonated strongly with Belfast developers and civic leaders. The naming fits a wider pattern of late-Victorian Belfast streets commemorating contemporary statesmen associated with opposition to Home Rule.
Sources:
Belfast Town Improvement Committee minutes, 19 October 1887
Biographical details on Joseph Chamberlain (1836–1914)
Chambers Street Built between 1867 and 1892.
" } , { "id": 745, "pageID": "57071", "title": "Channing Street", "url" : "channing-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1879", "content" : " - - BT5 - - Channing Street - - - - -Resolved that the new street near the Borough Boundary off Castlereagh Road be named Channing Street. (18th December 1878).
" } , { "id": 746, "pageID": "57072", "title": "Chapel Lane", "url" : "chapel-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Chapel Lane (Old Belfast) was earlier called Crooked Lane. It was called after St Mary’s Church, the site of the town’s first Catholic church, built by Protestant subscription in 1784. the following information comes from the 1819 Belfast Street Directory: “Roman Catholic Chapels Old one in Chapel Lane; built in 1783; cost £1200, first Pastor, the Rev. Hugh O’Donnell, who died 1813.” It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832." } , { "id": 747, "pageID": "57073", "title": "Charles Street South", "url" : "charles-street-south", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Charles Street South developed around 1850. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1858-1859 contains a reference to Charles Street South off William’s Place with fifty two small houses. - Further Information - - McCready: From Charles, Earl Whitworth, L.L. 1813-17." } , { "id": 748, "pageID": "57074", "title": "Charleville Avenue", "url" : "charleville-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - There are a few references to Charleville Avenue in The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1897. In his book Dublin Street Names, Clerkin suggests Charleville Mall and Charleville Avenue took their name from the Earl of Charleville." } , { "id": 749, "pageID": "57075", "title": "Charleville Street", "url" : "charleville-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1888", "content" : " - Charleville Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of Messrs R. J. McConnell and Co. two new streets on their property be named Upper Charleville Street and Upper Glenfarne Street. (14th March 1888).
" } , { "id": 750, "pageID": "57076", "title": "Charlotte Street", "url" : "charlotte-street", "intro" : "Charlotte Street 1835 (Matier). (IHTA)", "content" : " - - Charlotte Street 1835 (Matier). (IHTA) - - - - The 1852 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory lists Charlotte Street. This street may be called after Queen Charlotte (1744-1818) wife of King George lll. Clerkin believes Charlotte Quay/Street/Way in Dublin are all called after Queen Charlotte." } , { "id": 751, "pageID": "57077", "title": "Charnwood Avenue", "url" : "charnwood-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 753, "pageID": "57079", "title": "Charters Avenue", "url" : "charters-avenue", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Charters Avenue - - - - BT5 - - - -Robert P Charters, was a house builder who built, inter alia, Gortland Park and Gortland Avenue and other developments at Gilnahirk. The ground on which Charters Avenue was built was left over from one of these developments. The houses there were built in the mid 1960s by Robert’s brother, William Charters, who was also a builder. In view of this local people called it Charters Avenue, the name stuck and it is now officially known as Charters Avenue. (Source of information: Robert S. Charters, son of Robert P Charters and nephew of William Charters).
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" } , { "id": 754, "pageID": "57080", "title": "Chater Street", "url" : "chater-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - -This street would appear to be named after the River Chater which is a tributary of the River Welland. Welland Street was named in 1885. There are several streets in this area of East Belfast named after streets.
Resolved, That on the application of Messrs T. Dixon & Sons a new street on their property situate off Tamar Street be named Chater Street. TIC, 19th January 1898.
- Further Information - - https://www.routeyou.com/en-gb/location/view/48048777/river-chater" } , { "id": 755, "pageID": "57081", "title": "Chatsworth Street", "url" : "chatsworth-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 756, "pageID": "57082", "title": "Chelsea Street", "url" : "chelsea-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - That on the application of the owner Sir Daniel Dixon, three new streets on his property situate off Mersey Street be named: 'Armitage Street', 'Banbury Street' and 'Chelsea Street'. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 6th July 1898. Armitage Street features in The Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory 1899. It no longer exists – instead there is Armitage Close." } , { "id": 757, "pageID": "57083", "title": "Cheltenham Gardens", "url" : "cheltenham-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - That the name Cheltenham Gardens be approved for a new street off Knockbreda Road on the property of Mr. Herbert Forbes, that name being submitted as an alternative to the name Killarque Park which was submitted to the Committee on the 6th inst. but not approved. (IC, 20th October 1936)." } , { "id": 758, "pageID": "57084", "title": "Cheltenham Park", "url" : "cheltenham-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - That the names Chesterfield Park, “Kingsberry Park, Cheltenham Park and Queensberry Park be approved for new streets off Knockbreda Road on the property of Mr. Herbert Forbes. The City Surveyor was instructed to request Mr. Forbes to submit an alternative to the name Killarque Park for a new street on the property above referred to. (IC, 6th October 1936). " } , { "id": 759, "pageID": "57085", "title": "Chemical Street / Sráid na gCeimiceán", "url" : "chemical-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1881", "content" : " - Chemical Street / Sráid na gCeimiceán - - - - BT5 - - - -Possibly from William McLeish’s chemical works (first recorded in 1850), located approx. 400m away in Dalton Street, or from another factory nearby. Vulcan Street, also in Short Strand, probably refers to a local industry as well.
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee 28 December 1881 indicate the naming of three new streets off Mountpottinger road Vulcan, Sheriff and Chemical streets. Chemical Street features in The Belfast Directory (1887), Ordnance Survey (1900-1907).
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" } , { "id": 761, "pageID": "57087", "title": "Cherryhill", "url" : "cherryhill", "intro" : "Year approved: 1939", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1939 - - - - Resolved That the name Cherryhill be approved for a new street stuated off Beechlands, Malone, on the property of Mr. W. A. Harkness, (21st March 1939). " } , { "id": 762, "pageID": "57088", "title": "Cherrytree Walk", "url" : "cherrytree-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 763, "pageID": "57089", "title": "Cherryvalley", "url" : "cherryvalley", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1905", "content" : " - Cherryvalley - - - - BT5 - - - -That on the application of the owner, Mr John McCormick, a new street off Knock Road be named Cherryvalley. (Improvement Committee, 13th June 1905).
Application of the owner, Mr John McCormick for a new street off Knock Road be named Cherryvalley was granted. (25th March 1947).
" } , { "id": 764, "pageID": "57090", "title": "Cherryvalley Gardens", "url" : "cherryvalley-gardens", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1922", "content" : " - Cherryvalley Gardens - - - - BT5 - - - -On the application of the Housing Committee it was
Resolved That a new street situate off Cherryvalley Park & Gilnahirk Road be named Cherryvalley Gardens and a new street off Holywood Road Sydenham Gardens. (3rd January 1922)
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" } , { "id": 766, "pageID": "57092", "title": "Cherryvalley Park", "url" : "cherryvalley-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -An application to have a new street off Knock Road named Cherryvalley Park was referred to the Surveyor to communicate with those owners of property in the Street who had not yet given their consent to the name proposed. (13th June 1905).
That on the application of the owners a new street off Cherryvalley, Knock Road, be named Cherryvalley Park. (27th June 1905).
" } , { "id": 767, "pageID": "57093", "title": "Cherryvalley Park West", "url" : "cherryvalley-park-west", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 768, "pageID": "57094", "title": "Cherryville Street", "url" : "cherryville-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1894", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1894 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs R. J. McConnell & Co., 5 new streets on their property situate off My Lady’s Road be named ‘Pearl Street’, ‘Emerald Street’, ‘Cherryville Street’, ‘Sherwood Street’ and Eversleigh Street. (12th December 1894).
" } , { "id": 769, "pageID": "57095", "title": "Chesham Crescent", "url" : "chesham-crescent", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Chesham Crescent - - - - BT6 - - - -The Assistant Surveyor submitted a request dated 18th ult. from Messrs. Stewart & Partners Ltd. that the names Chesham Crescent and Chesham Grove be substituted for the names Chesham Parade and Chesham Drive respectively, for new streets on their property off Chesham Park. Resolved – That the request be acceded to. (13th August 1935).
" } , { "id": 770, "pageID": "57096", "title": "Chesham Drive", "url" : "chesham-drive", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Chesham Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved ...that the names Chesham Terrace, Chesham Street, Ardenlee Gardens, Chesham Parade, Chesham Drive and Millar Street be approved for new streets on the estate of Messrs. Stewart & Partners off Ravenhill Avenue. (15th January 1935).
" } , { "id": 771, "pageID": "57097", "title": "Chesham Gardens", "url" : "chesham-gardens", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Chesham Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -The City Surveyor reported further on memorial signed by occupiers of premises in Chesham Street that the name of that thoroughfare be changed, and he recommended that pursuant to their request, and with the concurrence of the owners, the street be re-named Chesham Gardens. Agreed. (24th September 1935).
" } , { "id": 772, "pageID": "57098", "title": "Chesham Grove", "url" : "chesham-grove", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Chesham Grove - - - - BT6 - - - -The Assistant Surveyor submitted a request dated 18th ult. from Messrs. Stewart & Partners Ltd. that the names Chesham Crescent and Chesham Grove be substituted for the names Chesham Parade and Chesham Drive respectively, for new streets on their property off Chesham Park. Resolved – That the request be acceded to. (13th August 1935).
" } , { "id": 773, "pageID": "57099", "title": "Chesham Parade", "url" : "chesham-parade", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Chesham Parade - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved ...that the names Chesham Terrace, Chesham Street, Ardenlee Gardens, Chesham Parade, Chesham Drive and Millar Street be approved for new streets on the estate of Messrs. Stewart & Partners off Ravenhill Avenue. (15th January 1935).
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" } , { "id": 776, "pageID": "57102", "title": "Chesterfield Park", "url" : "chesterfield-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - That the names Chesterfield Park, “Kingsberry Park, Cheltenham Park and Queensberry Park be approved for new streets off Knockbreda Road on the property of Mr. Herbert Forbes. The City Surveyor was instructed to request Mr. Forbes to submit an alternative to the name Killarque Park for a new street on the property above referred to. (IC, 6th October 1936). " } , { "id": 777, "pageID": "57103", "title": "Chestnut Gardens", "url" : "chestnut-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1894", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1894 - - - -That on the application of the owner, Mr. George Horner, 2 new streets on his property situate off Cliftonville Road be named Linden Gardens and Chestnut Gardens. (24th October 1894).
" } , { "id": 778, "pageID": "57104", "title": "Cheviot Avenue", "url" : "cheviot-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 780, "pageID": "57106", "title": "Chichester Avenue", "url" : "chichester-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of the street comes from the Chichester family. Chichester Avenue features in The Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory (1884)." } , { "id": 781, "pageID": "57107", "title": "Chichester Close", "url" : "chichester-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of the street comes from the Chichester family." } , { "id": 782, "pageID": "57108", "title": "Chichester Court", "url" : "chichester-court", "intro" : "Year approved: 1966", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1966 - - - - The name of the street comes from the Chichester family. “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of Mr T. H. Dunlop to name a new street off Chichester Park North Avenue ‘Chichester Court’ and a proposal of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee of 11th May to name new streets in the Upper Library Street Redevelopment Scheme, ‘Unity Place’ and ‘Unity Walk’. “ Minutes, Improvement Committee, 21st June, 1966. " } , { "id": 783, "pageID": "57109", "title": "Chichester Gardens", "url" : "chichester-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of the street comes from the Chichester family. " } , { "id": 784, "pageID": "57110", "title": "Chichester Manor", "url" : "chichester-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of the street comes from the Chichester family. " } , { "id": 785, "pageID": "57111", "title": "Chichester Mews", "url" : "chichester-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of the street comes from the Chichester family. " } , { "id": 786, "pageID": "57112", "title": "Chichester Park Central", "url" : "chichester-park-central", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of the street comes from the Chichester family. " } , { "id": 787, "pageID": "57113", "title": "Chichester Park North", "url" : "chichester-park-north", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of the street comes from the Chichester family. Chichester Park features in The Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory (1884)." } , { "id": 788, "pageID": "57114", "title": "Chichester Park South", "url" : "chichester-park-south", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of the street comes from the Chichester family. " } , { "id": 789, "pageID": "57115", "title": "Chichester Road", "url" : "chichester-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of the street comes from the Chichester family. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1895." } , { "id": 790, "pageID": "57116", "title": "Chichester Street", "url" : "chichester-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1791", "content" : " - Chichester Street - - - - BT1 - - - -This street was originally known as North Parade before being renamed as Chichester Street. It first appears on Williamson’s map of 1791, as a small street alongside the south side of Lime Kiln Dock, half between Waring Street and High Street. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832.
The Chichester family were major landowners in Belfast from the time of Sir Arthur Chichester, 1st Baron Chichester of Belfast, who built Belfast Castle in 1611. Marshall discusses the name but only relates to the family in general (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 04/01/1941). If it does commemorate a specific person, the most likely candidate is Arthur Chichester, 5th Earl of Donegall, although all his predecessors in the title also had the name Arthur Chichester. He was made 1st Marquess of Donegall in 1791, the year in which the street is first mentioned by this name. See also Arthur Street.
- Further Information - -Arthur Chichester, 1st Marquess of Donegall, in the Dictionary of Irish Biography
Portrait by Thomas Gainsborough of Arthur Chichester, 1st Marquess of Donegall, in NMNI collection
" } , { "id": 791, "pageID": "57117", "title": "Chief Street", "url" : "chief-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owner Mr. R. J. Dawson, three new streets on his property situate off Crumlin Road be named Palmer Street, Bray Street and Chief Street. (22nd April 1896).
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1899 lists Chief Street as off the Crumlin Road with one address listed.
" } , { "id": 792, "pageID": "57118", "title": "Chippendale Court", "url" : "chippendale-court", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - - -Chippendale Court
Finaghy
A short cul-de-sac off Finaghy Road South, paired with the nearby Chippendale Gardens. The name was already in use by 1982, when houses there appeared in property adverts as recently built.
The court was most likely named after Thomas Chippendale (1718–1779), the celebrated English cabinetmaker whose designs became synonymous with elegance and craftsmanship. Developers in Belfast often adopted genteel or decorative themes for new suburban estates in the late 20th century, and Chippendale’s name would have been seen as suitably stylish for a modern housing development.
The choice reflects the marketing trends of the late 1970s–early 1980s, when Finaghy and Upper Malone saw substantial private housebuilding.
Sources:
Belfast Telegraph, 15 June 1982 (property advertisement for 14 Chippendale Court).
Belfast City Council – Street naming and building numbering (belfastcity.gov.uk).
StreetCheck – Area Information for Chippendale Court, Belfast BT10 0DU (streetcheck.co.uk).
MapCarta – Chippendale Court (mapcarta.com).
Chippendale Gardens
Finaghy
A residential street off Finaghy Road South, situated beside Chippendale Court. The development was in place by the early 1980s, appearing in property adverts of that period.
The name was most likely chosen in reference to Thomas Chippendale (1718–1779), the English cabinetmaker whose designs were associated with elegance and craftsmanship. It fits a wider trend of Belfast developers in the late 20th century adopting genteel or decorative names for new suburban estates.
As with Chippendale Court, the naming reflects the suburban expansion of Finaghy and Upper Malone during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Sources:
Belfast City Council – Street naming and building numbering (belfastcity.gov.uk).
StreetCheck – Area Information for Chippendale Gardens, Belfast BT10 (streetcheck.co.uk).
MapCarta – Chippendale Gardens (mapcarta.com).
That Mr. James W. Crawford of Mill Street be informed in reply to his application to name a new street off Stranmillis Road The Avenue that the Committee cannot sanction the term Avenue to any street less than 50 feet wide and must request him to submit another name therefor; that he be also informed in reply to his second application that they cannot approve of the name Chlorine Park for the new street situate on his property off University Road it not being a suitable name therefor, and suggest the name Chlorine Street in instead. (17th August 1892)
That on the application of the owner, Mr Jas W. Crawford, a new street on his property situate off Stranmillis Road and University Road be named Chlorine Gardens. (14th September 1892).
The street takes its name from Chlorine Villa, the name of the residence of James W. Crawford, chemical and starch manufacturer (Belfast Street Directory 1880).
Most businessmen adopted pleasant-sounding names for their houses. Crawford bucked this trend and chose one that publicised overtly how he had amassed his fortune. This example combines the two themes of products and big houses.
" } , { "id": 795, "pageID": "57121", "title": "Chobham Street", "url" : "chobham-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - From The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1896." } , { "id": 796, "pageID": "57122", "title": "Christian Place / Plás na gCríostaithe", "url" : "christian-place", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Christian Place / Plás na gCríostaithe - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 798, "pageID": "57124", "title": "Church Lane", "url" : "church-lane", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1692", "content" : " - Church Lane - - - - BT1 - - - -Church Lane was formerly called School-House Lane, from a school-house erected by the first Earl of Donegall, about the year 1666. This building stood in the church-yard; in the map of 1685 a building stood in the church-yard, at Ann Street corner, which is supposed to have been the schoolhouse. It was this edifice which the officers of King James requested permission to use as a temporary chapel in 1688 (Rev James OLaverty, An Historical Account of the Diocese of Down and Connor, vol. ii, 1880, p.392).
By 1757 this street was called Church Street after the Corporation Church, then on the site of St George’s. By 1788 it was called Church Lane (Marcus Patton, Central Belfast: A HIstorical Gazetteer, 1993, p. 67). It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1835-1836.
- Further Information - -St. Georges Church, High Street. Undated photo.
The Venetian Café, Church Lane. Photo by A R Hogg, 1935.
" } , { "id": 799, "pageID": "57125", "title": "Church Street", "url" : "church-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Church Street is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832." } , { "id": 800, "pageID": "57126", "title": "Church Wynd", "url" : "church-wynd", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street name would seem to be called after a local church, Gilnahirk Presbyterian Church. A wynd in Ulster Scots is a narrow lane. " } , { "id": 801, "pageID": "57127", "title": "Churchill Street / Sráid Churchill", "url" : "churchill-street", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Churchill Street / Sráid Churchill - - - - BT15 - - - - According to Carson, this street was called after Lord Randolph Churchill, a politician who opposed Gladstone’s Home Rule Bill and who is most noted for his line: “Ulster will fight and Ulster will be right”. (1886) “On the application of the owners of property interested, your Committee have named a new street off Duncairn Street, Churchill Street; …” From the report of the Town Improvement Committee published on Thursday 02 September 1886 in the Northern Whig." } , { "id": 802, "pageID": "57128", "title": "Churchview Court", "url" : "churchview-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 803, "pageID": "57129", "title": "Cicero Gardens", "url" : "cicero-gardens", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Cicero Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -Cicero Gardens was called after a multi-award winning race horse who was owned by Lord Roseberry. He won the Derby in 1905.
The Committee again considered application, dated 26th ult., from Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart, Solicitors for the Blakiston-Houston Estate Company, that new streets on the above-mentioned estate be named Grand Parade, Ardpatrick Gardens, Blenheim Drive, Trigo Parade, Cicero Gardens, Pommern Parade, Ladas Drive, Ormonde Gardens and Donovan Parade. Resolved – That with the exception of Blenheim Drive the foregoing names be approved, and in the case of Blenheim Drive Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart be requested to submit another name for the Committee’s consideration, in view of the fact that a street having the name Blenheim Street is situated in another area of the city. (22nd July 1930).
" } , { "id": 804, "pageID": "57130", "title": "Circular Road", "url" : "circular-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 805, "pageID": "57131", "title": "City Walk", "url" : "city-walk", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - City Walk - - - - BT12 - - - - Application from James Rea to name a new street off Sandy Row next to south side of Boyne Square, City Street be granted (TIC 1st August 1888). The name City Street no longer is in use, instead there are streets close by called City Walk and City Way which take their name from City Street. " } , { "id": 806, "pageID": "57132", "title": "City Way", "url" : "city-way", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - City Way - - - - BT12 - - - -Application from James Rea to name a new street off Sandy Row next to south side of Boyne Square, City Street be granted (TIC 1st August 1888).
The name City Street no longer is in use, instead there are streets close by called City Walk and City Way which take their name from City Street.
" } , { "id": 807, "pageID": "57133", "title": "Clanchattan Street", "url" : "clanchattan-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1890", "content" : " - Clanchattan Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Clanchattan Street, a side-street off Limestone Road, gets its name from Sir Walter Scotts novel The Fair Maid of Perth (1828), in which Clan Chattan and Clan Quhele engage in an epic combat. The name was first applied to Clanchattan House on Limestone Road, residence of W J Gilbert of Samuel McCausland & Co. (BPU, 1868). There are several Belfast street-names which derive from Scotts works, but this appears to be the only one in this neighbourhood of North Belfast.
To lovers of Scott this street will bring to mind, the Homeric combat between Clan Chattan and Clan Quhele on the North Inch of Perth, thrilled as they peruse the enchanted page, by the deeds of Harry Gow and his devotion to the Fair Maid of Perth (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 26/02/1941). Incidentally, the Scottish pronunciation of these clan names is Hatton and Kay respectively.
That on the application of the owner of property (Mr John Thompson) two new streets near Alexandra Park- be named Alexandra Road and Clanchattan Street. (Improvement Committee, 16th July 1890).
" } , { "id": 808, "pageID": "57134", "title": "Clandeboye Drive / Céide Chlann Aodha Buí", "url" : "clandeboye-drive", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Clandeboye Drive / Céide Chlann Aodha Buí - - - - BT5 - - - -Situated in Short Strand.
This street name can be traced back to Hugh the Yellow ONeill (his estates were referred to in Irish as Clann Aodhe Buidhe as recorded in a map of 1591 as Claneboy which in time became Clandeboye (Haines and Cooke, East Belfast Paintings and Stories from Harbour to Hills).
Clandeboye is the anglicised form of Ir. Clann Aodha Buí, the name of a population group, a subdivision of the ONeills in the late Middle Ages, and also the territory which they occupied and controlled. While the seat of the overall chieftain of the ONeill clan was in Tyrone, the Clandeboye ONeills were a somewhat less powerful sept descended from one Aodh Buí ONeill (yellow-haired Hugh, died in 1283). They established themselves in parts of Cos Antrim and Down during the Gaelic re-expansion which occurred after the murder of the Earl of Ulster in 1333. Here they were forced to contend for land with the Anglo-Norman colony centred on Carrickfergus. Their seat was at Castlereagh. The castle was in the townland of Castlereagh, high up on the plateau, but the exact site remains elusive.
The last Gaelic ruler of Upper Clandeboye (along the southern shore of Belfast Lough) was Con ONeill (c. 1574-1619), who had much of his land confiscated during the Plantation. At Christmas time 1602 Con was imprisoned in Carrickfergus Castle by Sir Arthur Chichester for sending his men to attack English soldiers. Approximately one third of his land was granted by King James I to the Scottish adventurer James Hamilton, who was later given the title Viscount Claneboye and had his seat at Bangor, and later at Killyleagh Castle. In more recent times the name Clandeboye was applied to a stately home with its estate near Bangor, residence of Lord Dufferin.
- Further Information - -The place-name Clandeboye at PlacenamesNI
" } , { "id": 809, "pageID": "57135", "title": "Clandeboye Gardens / Gairdíní Chlann Aodha Buí", "url" : "clandeboye-gardens", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Clandeboye Gardens / Gairdíní Chlann Aodha Buí - - - - BT5 - - - -Situated in Short Strand.
Clandeboye is the anglicised form of Ir. Clann Aodha Buí, the name of a population group, a subdivision of the ONeills in the late Middle Ages, and also the territory which they occupied and controlled. While the seat of the overall chieftain of the ONeill clan was in Tyrone, the Clandeboye ONeills were a somewhat less powerful sept descended from one Aodh Buí ONeill (yellow-haired Hugh, died in 1283). They established themselves in parts of Cos Antrim and Down during the Gaelic re-expansion which occurred after the murder of the Earl of Ulster in 1333. Here they were forced to contend for land with the Anglo-Norman colony centred on Carrickfergus. Their seat was at Castlereagh. The castle was in the townland of Castlereagh, high up on the plateau, but the exact site remains elusive.
The last Gaelic ruler of Upper Clandeboye (along the southern shore of Belfast Lough) was Con ONeill (c. 1574-1619), who had much of his land confiscated during the Plantation. At Christmas time 1602 Con was imprisoned in Carrickfergus Castle by Sir Arthur Chichester for sending his men to attack English soldiers. Approximately one third of his land was granted by King James I to the Scottish adventurer James Hamilton, who was later given the title Viscount Claneboye and had his seat at Bangor, and later at Killyleagh Castle. In more recent times the name Clandeboye was applied to a stately home with its estate near Bangor, residence of Lord Dufferin.
- Further Information - -The place-name Clandeboye at PlacenamesNI
" } , { "id": 810, "pageID": "57136", "title": "Clandeboye Street", "url" : "clandeboye-street", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Clandeboye Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Runs north from Castlereagh Road, almost parallel to Templemore Avenue.
Clandeboye is the anglicised form of Ir. Clann Aodha Buí, the name of a population group, a subdivision of the ONeills in the late Middle Ages, and also the territory which they occupied and controlled. While the seat of the overall chieftain of the ONeill clan was in Tyrone, the Clandeboye ONeills were a somewhat less powerful sept descended from one Aodh Buí ONeill (yellow-haired Hugh, died in 1283). They established themselves in parts of Cos Antrim and Down during the Gaelic re-expansion which occurred after the murder of the Earl of Ulster in 1333. Here they were forced to contend for land with the Anglo-Norman colony centred on Carrickfergus. Their seat was at Castlereagh. The castle was in the townland of Castlereagh, high up on the plateau, but the exact site remains elusive.
The last Gaelic ruler of Upper Clandeboye (along the southern shore of Belfast Lough) was Con ONeill (c. 1574-1619), who had much of his land confiscated during the Plantation. At Christmas time 1602 Con was imprisoned in Carrickfergus Castle by Sir Arthur Chichester for sending his men to attack English soldiers. Approximately one third of his land was granted by King James I to the Scottish adventurer James Hamilton, who was later given the title Viscount Claneboye and had his seat at Bangor, and later at Killyleagh Castle. In more recent times the name Clandeboye was applied to a stately home with its estate near Bangor, residence of Lord Dufferin.
- Further Information - -The place-name Clandeboye at PlacenamesNI
" } , { "id": 811, "pageID": "57137", "title": "Clanmorris Street", "url" : "clanmorris-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1881", "content" : " - Clanmorris Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Resolved that two new streets off Rowan Street be named Clanmorris Street and Carnalea Street. (Town Corporation Improvement Committee minutes, 5th January 1881).
" } , { "id": 812, "pageID": "57138", "title": "Clanroy Parade", "url" : "clanroy-parade", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - - BT4 - - - -On the application of Mr. Brice McIlroy, it was Resolved – That the name Clanroy Parade be approved for a new street on his property at Upper Newtownards Road, from Clonlee Drive to Oakland Avenue. (2nd June 1925)
" } , { "id": 813, "pageID": "57139", "title": "Clara Avenue", "url" : "clara-avenue", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Clara Avenue - - - - BT5 - - - -It is possible that Clara Avenue was named after Clara Holland, daughter of Joseph Holland of Holland House. This certainly seems to be the case with Clara Park, Clara Road and the various streets named Clarawood which are located in Knock, close to the former site of Holland House. However, Clara Avenue is in Ballyhackamore, one mile to the west, so it is thoroughly possible it has a different origin. According to Ros Davies, Joseph Holland was a stonemason, artist, antique dealer, landlord and landowner of 800 acres of East Belfast. He died in 1900 in Cherryville Cottage, Sandown Rd. Clara died aged 18 in 1899 and is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
" } , { "id": 814, "pageID": "57140", "title": "Clara Crescent Lower", "url" : "clara-crescent-lower", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Clara Crescent Lower - - - - BT5 - - - -It is possible that Clara Crescent Lower was named after Clara Holland, daughter of Joseph Holland of Holland House. This certainly seems to be the case with Clara Park, Clara Road and the various streets named Clarawood which are located in Knock, close to the former site of Holland House. However, Clara Avenue is in Ballyhackamore, one mile to the west, so it is thoroughly possible it has a different origin. According to Ros Davies, Joseph Holland was a stonemason, artist, antique dealer, landlord and landowner of 800 acres of East Belfast. He died in 1900 in Cherryville Cottage, Sandown Rd. Clara died aged 18 in 1899 and is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
That on the application of the owner Mr Joseph Worth of 21 Henry Street, a new street on his property situate near Beersbridge Road be named Clara Crescent. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 17th January 1900.
" } , { "id": 815, "pageID": "57141", "title": "Clara Crescent Upper", "url" : "clara-crescent-upper", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Clara Crescent Upper - - - - BT5 - - - -It is possible that Clara Crescent Upper was named after Clara Holland, daughter of Joseph Holland of Holland House. This certainly seems to be the case with Clara Park, Clara Road and the various streets named Clarawood which are located in Knock, close to the former site of Holland House. However, Clara Avenue is in Ballyhackamore, one mile to the west, so it is thoroughly possible it has a different origin. According to Ros Davies, Joseph Holland was a stonemason, artist, antique dealer, landlord and landowner of 800 acres of East Belfast. He died in 1900 in Cherryville Cottage, Sandown Rd. Clara died aged 18 in 1899 and is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
That on the application of the owner Mr Joseph Worth of 21 Henry Street, a new street on his property situate near Beersbridge Road be named Clara Crescent. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 17th January 1900.
" } , { "id": 816, "pageID": "57142", "title": "Clara Park", "url" : "clara-park", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Clara Park - - - - BT5 - - - -It is likely that Clara Park was named after Clara Holland, daughter of Joseph Holland of Holland House. Like Clara Road, Clara Way and the various streets named Clarawood, this street is located close to the former site of Holland House. According to Ros Davies, Joseph Holland was a stonemason, artist, antique dealer, landlord and landowner of 800 acres of East Belfast. He died in 1900 in Cherryville Cottage, Sandown Rd. Clara died aged 18 in 1899 and is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
" } , { "id": 817, "pageID": "57143", "title": "Clara Road", "url" : "clara-road", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Clara Road - - - - BT5 - - - -It is likely that Clara Road was named after Clara Holland, daughter of Joseph Holland of Holland House. Like Clara Park, Clara Way and the various streets named Clarawood, this street is located close to the former site of Holland House. According to Ros Davies, Joseph Holland was a stonemason, artist, antique dealer, landlord and landowner of 800 acres of East Belfast. He died in 1900 in Cherryville Cottage, Sandown Rd. Clara died aged 18 in 1899 and is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
" } , { "id": 818, "pageID": "57144", "title": "Clara Street", "url" : "clara-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1894", "content" : " - Clara Street - - - - BT5 - - - -It is possible that Clara Street was named after Clara Holland, daughter of Joseph Holland of Holland House. This certainly seems to be the case with Clara Park, Clara Road and the various streets named Clarawood which are located in Knock, close to the former site of Holland House. However, Clara Street is in Ballymacarret, one mile to the west, and was named in 1894 while Clara Holland was still alive, so it is thoroughly possible it has a different origin. According to Ros Davies, Joseph Holland was a stonemason, artist, antique dealer, landlord and landowner of 800 acres of East Belfast. He died in 1900 in Cherryville Cottage, Sandown Rd. Clara died aged 18 in 1899 and is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
On the application of the owners, your Committee have named a ...new street from Castlereagh Road to Jonesborough Street. Faughart Street. Northern Whig - Tuesday 02 December 1890.
Memorial signed by all the owners of property in Farquhar Street asking to have the name of that street changed to Clara Street having been read. (14th November 1894).
" } , { "id": 819, "pageID": "57145", "title": "Clara Way", "url" : "clara-way", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1966", "content" : " - Clara Way - - - - BT5 - - - -It is likely that Clara Way was named after Clara Holland, daughter of Joseph Holland of Holland House. Like Clara Park, Clara Road and the various streets named Clarawood, this street is located close to the former site of Holland House. According to Ros Davies, Joseph Holland was a stonemason, artist, antique dealer, landlord and landowner of 800 acres of East Belfast. He died in 1900 in Cherryville Cottage, Sandown Rd. Clara died aged 18 in 1899 and is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
With reference to minute of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee of 27th April and 8th June last the Committee, on the City Surveyor’s recommendation, approved of the names Clara Way and Clarawood Walk for new streets at Clara Park Estate and of the change of street name of an existing street in the estate from Clarawood Walk to Clara Way (continuation of). Minutes, Improvement Committee, 16th August, 1966.
" } , { "id": 820, "pageID": "57146", "title": "Clarawood Crescent", "url" : "clarawood-crescent", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1954", "content" : " - Clarawood Crescent - - - - BT5 - - - -Probably named after Clara Holland, daughter of Joseph Holland of Holland House. Like Clara Park, Clara Road, Clara Way and the other streets named Clarawood, this street is located close to the former site of Holland House. According to Ros Davies, Joseph Holland was a stonemason, artist, antique dealer, landlord and landowner of 800 acres of East Belfast. He died in 1900 in Cherryville Cottage, Sandown Rd. Clara died aged 18 in 1899 and is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing Committee to name new streets on their property at Clara Park, As follows: Clarawood Crescent, Clarawood Park, Knockwood Crescent, Knockwood Park, Knockwood Grove, Knockwood Drive, Clarawood Grove, Clarawood Drive, Knock Grove, Knock Link. Knock Way, Knock Green. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1954).
" } , { "id": 821, "pageID": "57147", "title": "Clarawood Drive", "url" : "clarawood-drive", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1954", "content" : " - Clarawood Drive - - - - BT5 - - - -Probably named after Clara Holland, daughter of Joseph Holland of Holland House. Like Clara Park, Clara Road, Clara Way and the other streets named Clarawood, this street is located close to the former site of Holland House. According to Ros Davies, Joseph Holland was a stonemason, artist, antique dealer, landlord and landowner of 800 acres of East Belfast. He died in 1900 in Cherryville Cottage, Sandown Rd. Clara died aged 18 in 1899 and is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing Committee to name new streets on their property at Clara Park, As follows: Clarawood Crescent, Clarawood Park, Knockwood Crescent, Knockwood Park, Knockwood Grove, Knockwood Drive, Clarawood Grove, Clarawood Drive, Knock Grove, Knock Link. Knock Way, Knock Green. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1954).
" } , { "id": 822, "pageID": "57148", "title": "Clarawood Grove", "url" : "clarawood-grove", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1954", "content" : " - Clarawood Grove - - - - BT5 - - - -Probably named after Clara Holland, daughter of Joseph Holland of Holland House. Like Clara Park, Clara Road, Clara Way and the other streets named Clarawood, this street is located close to the former site of Holland House. According to Ros Davies, Joseph Holland was a stonemason, artist, antique dealer, landlord and landowner of 800 acres of East Belfast. He died in 1900 in Cherryville Cottage, Sandown Rd. Clara died aged 18 in 1899 and is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing Committee to name new streets on their property at Clara Park, As follows: Clarawood Crescent, Clarawood Park, Knockwood Crescent, Knockwood Park, Knockwood Grove, Knockwood Drive, Clarawood Grove, Clarawood Drive, Knock Grove, Knock Link. Knock Way, Knock Green. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1954).
" } , { "id": 823, "pageID": "57149", "title": "Clarawood Park", "url" : "clarawood-park", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1954", "content" : " - Clarawood Park - - - - BT5 - - - -Probably named after Clara Holland, daughter of Joseph Holland of Holland House. Like Clara Park, Clara Road, Clara Way and the other streets named Clarawood, this street is located close to the former site of Holland House. According to Ros Davies, Joseph Holland was a stonemason, artist, antique dealer, landlord and landowner of 800 acres of East Belfast. He died in 1900 in Cherryville Cottage, Sandown Rd. Clara died aged 18 in 1899 and is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing Committee to name new streets on their property at Clara Park, As follows: Clarawood Crescent, Clarawood Park, Knockwood Crescent, Knockwood Park, Knockwood Grove, Knockwood Drive, Clarawood Grove, Clarawood Drive, Knock Grove, Knock Link. Knock Way, Knock Green. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1954).
" } , { "id": 824, "pageID": "57150", "title": "Clarawood Walk", "url" : "clarawood-walk", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Clarawood Walk - - - - BT5 - - - -Probably named after Clara Holland, daughter of Joseph Holland of Holland House. Like Clara Park, Clara Road, Clara Way and the other streets named Clarawood, this street is located close to the former site of Holland House. According to Ros Davies, Joseph Holland was a stonemason, artist, antique dealer, landlord and landowner of 800 acres of East Belfast. He died in 1900 in Cherryville Cottage, Sandown Rd. Clara died aged 18 in 1899 and is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved of the housing and (Clearance and redevelopment) committees naming a new street on their property at Clara Park Estate Clarawood Walk. (15th November 1960).
" } , { "id": 825, "pageID": "57151", "title": "Clare Gardens", "url" : "clare-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 828, "pageID": "57154", "title": "Clareglen", "url" : "clareglen", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 829, "pageID": "57155", "title": "Claremont Mews", "url" : "claremont-mews", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Claremont Mews - - - - BT9 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 830, "pageID": "57156", "title": "Claremont Street", "url" : "claremont-street", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Claremont Street - - - - BT9 - - - -This street was named in 1857 (IHTA) by Belfast Corporation. Camden Street which is parallel to Claremont Street features in the Ordnance Survey map of 1858. Fitzwilliam Street which in turn is parallel to Camden Street is listed in Slater’s Commercial Directory in 1852. Abercorn Street which runs off Claremont Street and connects to Camden Street was named in 1866. (IHTA). Regarding the date of naming there is also this from the minutes of the Improvement Committee: Resolved that the new street on the site of Brewery Lane be called ‘Claremont St’ and the new street in Fountainville be called ‘Dufferin Street’ . 25th May 1864.
" } , { "id": 831, "pageID": "57157", "title": "Clarence Street", "url" : "clarence-street", "intro" : "First appears: 1858-1859 (BPUD)", "content" : " - - First appears: 1858-1859 (BPUD) - - - - A surmise about how Clarence Street came to be named. In their booklet Joy Street and Hamilton Street: District of Belfast (1971) C. E. B. Brett and Robert J. McKinstry argue that streets such as Clarence Place, Sussex Place and Adelaide Street are called after a member of the Royal Family before the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. In his comprehensive work on Dublin Street Names, McCready states that the name Clarence Street comes from the title William IV (1765–1837) had as the Duke of Clarence before his accession in 1830. The Belfast Directory of 1831-1832 lists people living at Clarence Place. Clarence Street was referenced in 1851 in the Belfast Newsletter. (IHTA) Clarence Street features in the 1858 BSD with two businesses and a domestic address listed. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1858-1859 refers to Clarence Street with the addition – “Linen Hall Street to St Malachi’s Chapel” [correct title – St Malachy’s Church]. - Further Information - - “Resolved that the street from Rev Dr Crook’s church on the one side and the Music Hall on the other, to the river shall be called May Street and that the street from Arthur Street to Donegall Square East be named Clarence Place”. 12th March 1863." } , { "id": 832, "pageID": "57158", "title": "Clarence Street West", "url" : "clarence-street-west", "intro" : "BT2; first appears: 1884 (BPUD)", "content" : " - - BT2 - - Clarence Street West - - - - -Clarence Street West features in The Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory (1884) with the wording; Off Bedford Street. Ewart, William & Son (LIMITED) Bedford Street Weaving Factory.
" } , { "id": 833, "pageID": "57159", "title": "Clarendon Avenue", "url" : "clarendon-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1899 refers to Clarendon Avenue “off Upper Bloomfield Avenue houses in the course of erection”. This street may be named after George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon (1759-1827) also known as “Great Lord Clarendon”, a prominent diplomat and Liberal politician. He was three times Foreign Secretary and served as Lord Privy Seal, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, President of the Board of Trade and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland." } , { "id": 834, "pageID": "57160", "title": "Clarendon Road", "url" : "clarendon-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street may be named after George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon (1759-1827) also known as “Great Lord Clarendon”, a prominent diplomat and Liberal politician. He was three times Foreign Secretary and served as Lord Privy Seal, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, President of the Board of Trade and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland." } , { "id": 835, "pageID": "57161", "title": "Clarendon Street", "url" : "clarendon-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1858-1859 has a reference to Clarendon Street." } , { "id": 836, "pageID": "57162", "title": "Cleaver Avenue", "url" : "cleaver-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street takes its name from John Cleaver (1842–1926) one of the founders of a very famous Belfast Shop Robinson and Cleaver. John Cleaver was born in England but came to Belfast as a young man. He worked in a draper’s shop as a lace buyer. In 1870 along with his partner (Sir) Edward Robinson (1849–1906), Cleaver set up a drapers’ shop in Castle Place, Belfast. The business flourished and moved in 1878 to High Street. In 1885 Robinson & Cleaver built new and impressive buildings in the most prominent site in the city, on Royal Avenue, and the firm’s reputation as suppliers of fine linen products spread widely. John Cleaver married Mary Anne Spence in Richill Congregational Church, Co. Armagh, on 12 August 1869. They had four sons and three daughters. The eldest daughter married the son of Sir Edward Robinson. John Cleaver died 22 September 1926. Resolved-_That the names Cleaver Park, Cleaver Gardens and Cleaver Avenue be approved for new streets off Malone Road on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster. (29th June 1937)." } , { "id": 837, "pageID": "57163", "title": "Cleaver Court", "url" : "cleaver-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street takes its name from John Cleaver (1842–1926) one of the founders of a very famous Belfast Shop Robinson and Cleaver. John Cleaver was born in England but came to Belfast as a young man. He worked in a draper’s shop as a lace buyer. In 1870 along with his partner (Sir) Edward Robinson (1849–1906), Cleaver set up a drapers’ shop in Castle Place, Belfast. The business flourished and moved in 1878 to High Street. In 1885 Robinson & Cleaver built new and impressive buildings in the most prominent site in the city, on Royal Avenue, and the firm’s reputation as suppliers of fine linen products spread widely. John Cleaver married Mary Anne Spence in Richill Congregational Church, Co. Armagh, on 12 August 1869. They had four sons and three daughters. The eldest daughter married the son of Sir Edward Robinson. John Cleaver died 22 September 1926." } , { "id": 838, "pageID": "57164", "title": "Cleaver Gardens", "url" : "cleaver-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - This street takes its name from John Cleaver (1842–1926) one of the founders of a very famous Belfast Shop Robinson and Cleaver. John Cleaver was born in England but came to Belfast as a young man. He worked in a draper’s shop as a lace buyer. In 1870 along with his partner (Sir) Edward Robinson (1849–1906), Cleaver set up a drapers’ shop in Castle Place, Belfast. The business flourished and moved in 1878 to High Street. In 1885 Robinson & Cleaver built new and impressive buildings in the most prominent site in the city, on Royal Avenue, and the firm’s reputation as suppliers of fine linen products spread widely. John Cleaver married Mary Anne Spence in Richill Congregational Church, Co. Armagh, on 12 August 1869. They had four sons and three daughters. The eldest daughter married the son of Sir Edward Robinson. John Cleaver died 22 September 1926. Resolved-_That the names Cleaver Park, Cleaver Gardens and Cleaver Avenue be approved for new streets off Malone Road on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster. (29th June 1937)" } , { "id": 839, "pageID": "57165", "title": "Cleaver Park", "url" : "cleaver-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - This street takes its name from John Cleaver (1842–1926) one of the founders of a very famous Belfast Shop Robinson and Cleaver. John Cleaver was born in England but came to Belfast as a young man. He worked in a draper’s shop as a lace buyer. In 1870 along with his partner (Sir) Edward Robinson (1849–1906), Cleaver set up a drapers’ shop in Castle Place, Belfast. The business flourished and moved in 1878 to High Street. In 1885 Robinson & Cleaver built new and impressive buildings in the most prominent site in the city, on Royal Avenue, and the firm’s reputation as suppliers of fine linen products spread widely. John Cleaver married Mary Anne Spence in Richill Congregational Church, Co. Armagh, on 12 August 1869. They had four sons and three daughters. The eldest daughter married the son of Sir Edward Robinson. John Cleaver died 22 September 1926. Resolved-_That the names Cleaver Park, Cleaver Gardens and Cleaver Avenue be approved for new streets off Malone Road on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster. (29th June 1937)" } , { "id": 840, "pageID": "57166", "title": "Clementine Drive", "url" : "clementine-drive", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Clementine Drive - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of Mr. John McIlroy, a new street off Clementine Street be named Blakely Street. (23rd October 1889)
" } , { "id": 841, "pageID": "57167", "title": "Clementine Gardens", "url" : "clementine-gardens", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Clementine Gardens - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 843, "pageID": "57169", "title": "Clifton Crescent", "url" : "clifton-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1900", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1900 - - - - resolved that on the application of the owners a new Street on property situate off Cliftonville Road be named 'Clifton Crescent'. (Improvement Committee, 23 October 1900). " } , { "id": 844, "pageID": "57170", "title": "Clifton Drive", "url" : "clifton-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1905", "content" : " - Clifton Drive - - - - BT14 - - - -That on the application of the owners of property a new Street off Cliftonville Road be named Clifton Drive .... (Improvement Committee, 16th May 1905).
" } , { "id": 845, "pageID": "57171", "title": "Clifton House Mews", "url" : "clifton-house-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 846, "pageID": "57172", "title": "Clifton Street / Sráid Clifton", "url" : "clifton-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1864", "content" : " - Clifton Street / Sráid Clifton - - - - BT13 - - - -Given that Clifton Street runs alongside Clifton House, which was opened in 1774 by Belfast Charitable Society, one would be forgiven for thinking that the house gave name to the street. However, the reverse seems to be the case. The building was known as the Belfast Charitable Institution until it was renamed Clifton House in 1948. It is curious that it was the Charitable Society which requested the name Clifton Street in 1864.
Resolved that on application of the Charitable Society the thoroughfare from the top of Donegall Street to Carlisle Circus be named ‘Clifton Street’ and from the circus to the cross road, at the Cavehill tramway be named Duncairn Street’. 22nd June 1864. The Belfast News-Letter of Wednesday 29 June 1864 reports on the naming of a church as Clifton Street Church.
" } , { "id": 847, "pageID": "57173", "title": "Cliftondene Crescent", "url" : "cliftondene-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - Resolved- -That the names Cliftondene Park, Cliftondene Crescent and Cliftondene Gardens be approved for new streets off Oldpark Road on the property of Mr. Alexander Devon. (16th June 1937) " } , { "id": 848, "pageID": "57174", "title": "Cliftondene Gardens", "url" : "cliftondene-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - Resolved- -That the names Cliftondene Park, Cliftondene Crescent and Cliftondene Gardens be approved for new streets off Oldpark Road on the property of Mr. Alexander Devon. (16th June 1937) " } , { "id": 849, "pageID": "57175", "title": "Cliftondene Park", "url" : "cliftondene-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - Resolved- -That the names Cliftondene Park, Cliftondene Crescent and Cliftondene Gardens be approved for new streets off Oldpark Road on the property of Mr. Alexander Devon. (16th June 1937) " } , { "id": 850, "pageID": "57176", "title": "Cliftonpark Avenue", "url" : "cliftonpark-avenue", "intro" : "BT14; Year approved: 1868", "content" : " - Cliftonpark Avenue - - - - BT14 - - - -An application from Mr James Quirey Jun. for liberty to name the new street adjoining Landscape Terrace Crumlin Road Clifton Park Avenue was granted. (29th July 1868).
" } , { "id": 851, "pageID": "57177", "title": "Cliftonpark Court", "url" : "cliftonpark-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 852, "pageID": "57178", "title": "Cliftonville Avenue", "url" : "cliftonville-avenue", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1874", "content" : " - Cliftonville Avenue - - - - BT14 - - - -The Cliftonville Road area originally was to be named as Cliftonville Garden Village. According to Carson, the architect Thomas Jackson is reported to be have been so impressed by the residential area of Bristol called Clifton, that he decided to introduce the name to Belfast. In the Belfast Street Directory of 1839 there is an entry that says: William Herdman, Esq residence, Cliftonville. See Cliftonville Road for further details of this name.
Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … Two new streets extending from Cliftonville Road to Brookvale Avenue — western, Cliftonville Avenue; eastern, Brookhill Street. (15th April 1874).
" } , { "id": 853, "pageID": "57179", "title": "Cliftonville Court", "url" : "cliftonville-court", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Cliftonville Court - - - - BT14 - - - -
The Cliftonville Road area originally was to be named as Cliftonville Garden Village. According to Carson, the architect Thomas Jackson is reported to be have been so impressed by the residential area of Bristol called Clifton, that he decided to introduce the name to Belfast. In the Belfast Street Directory of 1839 there is an entry that says: William Herdman, Esq residence, Cliftonville. See Cliftonville Road for further details of this name.
" } , { "id": 854, "pageID": "57180", "title": "Cliftonville Drive", "url" : "cliftonville-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Cliftonville Drive - - - - BT14 - - - -The Cliftonville Road area originally was to be named as Cliftonville Garden Village. According to Carson, the architect Thomas Jackson is reported to be have been so impressed by the residential area of Bristol called Clifton, that he decided to introduce the name to Belfast. In the Belfast Street Directory of 1839 there is an entry that says: William Herdman, Esq residence, Cliftonville. See Cliftonville Road for further details of this name.
Resolved – That the names Cliftonville Parade and Cliftonville Drive be approved for new streets off Cliftonville Road on the property of Mr. W. R. Neill. (19th August 1930).
" } , { "id": 855, "pageID": "57181", "title": "Cliftonville Parade", "url" : "cliftonville-parade", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Cliftonville Parade - - - - BT14 - - - -The Cliftonville Road area originally was to be named as Cliftonville Garden Village. According to Carson, the architect Thomas Jackson is reported to be have been so impressed by the residential area of Bristol called Clifton, that he decided to introduce the name to Belfast. In the Belfast Street Directory of 1839 there is an entry that says: William Herdman, Esq residence, Cliftonville. See Cliftonville Road for further details of this name.
Resolved – That the names Cliftonville Parade and Cliftonville Drive be approved for new streets off Cliftonville Road on the property of Mr. W. R. Neill. (19th August 1930).
" } , { "id": 856, "pageID": "57182", "title": "Cliftonville Road", "url" : "cliftonville-road", "intro" : "BT14; year first recorded: 1839", "content" : " - Cliftonville Road - - - - BT14 - - - -The Cliftonville Road area originally was to be named as Cliftonville Garden Village. According to Carson, the architect Thomas Jackson is reported to be have been so impressed by the residential area of Bristol called Clifton, that he decided to introduce the name to Belfast. These properties were advertised in newspapers with the slogan rus in urbe, a Latin phrase meaning countryside in the town (e.g. Northern Whig, 01/07/1833) . Perhaps this reflected the perception of Clifton as a leafy suburb of Bristol, which Jackson aimed to emulate.
In the Belfast Street Directory of 1839 there is an entry that says: William Herdman, Esq residence, Cliftonville. Besides designing individual buildings, Jackson was responsible for two ambitious suburban developments in Belfast. The Cliftonville development, begun in the 1830s, was only partly carried out as Jackson planned. On the 2nd edition OS 6 map (1838-62) the development is named and marked as a row of six detached houses stretching along the south side of Cliftonville Road, from Antrim Road to the current position of Cliftonpark Avenue. By the time of the 2nd edition it consisted of nine houses. See Buildings of Belfast by C E B Brett, revised edition (1985), p.33. Later, from circa 1861, Jackson created a development of large houses in spacious grounds to the east and west of Old Holywood Road on the north-eastern edge of the city. Thomas Jackson was a Quaker from Waterford who settled in Belfast. Further biographical details are given in Knock, Knock... who was there? by Keith Haines (2014), pp. 98-103.
Cliftonville Road is first recorded in Martins Directory for 1839. The name Cliftonville was widely adopted and is found in addresses in several different British cities. Perhaps surprisingly, Belfasts Cliftonville and Cliftonville Road were named a couple of decades before Clifton Street and more than a century before Clifton House.
In 1879 Cliftonville Football and Athletic Club was founded. Since 1890 the Reds have played their home games at Solitude. This ground is named after a house marked on the 1st edition of the Ordnance Survey six inch to the mile map in the 1840s. Solitude stood on land that was flooded shortly afterwards for the construction of Belfast Waterworks.
- Further Information - - http://hearthni.org.uk/projects/clifton-villas/" } , { "id": 857, "pageID": "57183", "title": "Cliftonville Street", "url" : "cliftonville-street", "intro" : "BT14; year first recorded: 1857", "content" : " - Cliftonville Street - - - - BT14 - - - -The Cliftonville Road area originally was to be named as Cliftonville Garden Village. According to Carson, the architect Thomas Jackson is reported to be have been so impressed by the residential area of Bristol called Clifton, that he decided to introduce the name to Belfast. In the Belfast Street Directory of 1839 there is an entry that says: William Herdman, Esq residence, Cliftonville.
That Mr. A. Crawford, junr., on behalf of the Cliftonville Recreation Coy., be informed that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the name Myrtle Grove for the new street at Cliftonville opposite Old Park Avenue, and have to request that they will submit another name for approval. (18th February 1891)
That Mr. J. B. Milliken be informed that the Committee do not see their way to name a new street on his property situate off Cliftonville Road Myrtle Grove and request him to submit a more suitable name than Grove for such a street. (27th July 1892)
On the application of the owners it was Resolved that the following names for new streets be approved of: ... ‘Cliftonville Street’ for a street on the property of the Cliftonville Recreation Co. Limited, at Cliftonville. (18th April 1894).
" } , { "id": 858, "pageID": "57184", "title": "Cloghan Crescent", "url" : "cloghan-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1949", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1949 - - - - The Committee approved of the naming of thoroughfares on the Summerhill Estate as follows: Cloghan Crescent, Cloghan Park and Cloghan Gardens. (Improvement Committee, 3rd May 1949). " } , { "id": 859, "pageID": "57185", "title": "Cloghan Mews", "url" : "cloghan-mews", "intro" : "Year approved: 2003", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2003 - - - - The Health and Environmental Services Committee, on Monday, 9th June, 2003 approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets: Cloghan Mews Off Cloghan Gardens for Coogan & Co. Architects. " } , { "id": 860, "pageID": "57186", "title": "Cloghan Park", "url" : "cloghan-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1949", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1949 - - - - The Committee approved of the naming of thoroughfares on the Summerhill Estate as follows: Cloghan Crescent, Cloghan Park and Cloghan Gardens. (Improvement Committee, 3rd May 1949). " } , { "id": 861, "pageID": "57187", "title": "Clonallon Court", "url" : "clonallon-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - David Coates (1840-94) a successful business man bought a villa named Clonallon in East Belfast. It was later called Clonallon House. - Further Information - - https://historyhubulster.co.uk/william-frederick-coates/" } , { "id": 862, "pageID": "57188", "title": "Clonallon Gardens", "url" : "clonallon-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1949", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1949 - - - - David Coates (1840-94) a successful business man bought a villa named Clonallon in East Belfast. It was later called Clonallon House.The Committee acceded to the application of Mrs. Margaret H. Neill for the naming of streets on the Clonallon Estate - Clonallon Gardens and Clonallon Park, and that of the Windsor Development Co., Ltd., for the naming of a thoroughfare at Andersonstown—Denewood Drive. (Improvement Committee, 8th March 1949). - Further Information - - https://historyhubulster.co.uk/william-frederick-coates/" } , { "id": 863, "pageID": "57189", "title": "Clonallon Park", "url" : "clonallon-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1949", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1949 - - - - David Coates (1840-94) a successful business man bought a villa named Clonallon in East Belfast. It was later called Clonallon HouseThe Committee acceded to the application of Mrs. Margaret H. Neill for the naming of streets on the Clonallon Estate - Clonallon Gardens and Clonallon Park, and that of the Windsor Development Co., Ltd., for the naming of a thoroughfare at Andersonstown—Denewood Drive. (Improvement Committee, 8th March 1949)." } , { "id": 864, "pageID": "57190", "title": "Clonallon Square", "url" : "clonallon-square", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - David Coates (1840-94) a successful business man bought a villa named Clonallon in East Belfast. It was later called Clonallon House. - Further Information - - https://historyhubulster.co.uk/william-frederick-coates/" } , { "id": 865, "pageID": "57191", "title": "Clonard Court / Cúirt Chluain Ard", "url" : "clonard-court", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Clonard Court / Cúirt Chluain Ard - - - - BT13 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 866, "pageID": "57192", "title": "Clonard Crescent / Corrán Chluain Ard", "url" : "clonard-crescent", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Clonard Crescent / Corrán Chluain Ard - - - - BT13 - - - - John Curell whose family came as refugees from France during a time of persecution there lived in Clonard House. He advertised in 1844 that Clonard House and land not exceeding 25 statute acres was to be let. The surmise is that the Clonard streets take their name from Clonard House. " } , { "id": 867, "pageID": "57193", "title": "Clonard Gardens / Gairdíní Chluain Ard", "url" : "clonard-gardens", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Clonard Gardens / Gairdíní Chluain Ard - - - - BT13 - - - -John Curell whose family came as refugees from France during a time of persecution there lived in Clonard House. He advertised in 1844 that Clonard House and land not exceeding 25 statute acres was to be let. The surmise is that the Clonard streets take their name from Clonard House. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1858-1859.
Application read, asking that a new street on Clonard estate be named Clonard Gardens, and the Committee expressed themselves favourable to the application for the portion of the new street, from Cupar Street to Dunmore Street, being named Clonard Gardens, and with a view to this being done Alderman Wilson gave notice that he would move at next meeting that the resolution passed on 17th November, 1897, in reference thereto be rescinded. (26th January 1898).
Resolved on application of the owners Messrs RJ McConnell and Co. a new street on their property from Cupar Street to Dunmore Street be named Clonard Gardens. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 2nd February 1898.
" } , { "id": 868, "pageID": "57194", "title": "Clonard Heights / Arda Chluain Ard", "url" : "clonard-heights", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Clonard Heights / Arda Chluain Ard - - - - BT13 - - - - John Curell whose family came as refugees from France during a time of persecution there lived in Clonard House. He advertised in 1844 that Clonard House and land not exceeding 25 statute acres was to be let. The surmise is that the Clonard streets take their name from Clonard House. " } , { "id": 869, "pageID": "57195", "title": "Clonard Place / Plás Chluain Ard", "url" : "clonard-place", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Clonard Place / Plás Chluain Ard - - - - BT13 - - - - John Curell whose family came as refugees from France during a time of persecution there lived in Clonard House. He advertised in 1844 that Clonard House and land not exceeding 25 statute acres was to be let. The surmise is that the Clonard streets take their name from Clonard House. " } , { "id": 870, "pageID": "57196", "title": "Clonard Rise / Mala Chluain Ard", "url" : "clonard-rise", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Clonard Rise / Mala Chluain Ard - - - - BT13 - - - - John Curell whose family came as refugees from France during a time of persecution there lived in Clonard House. He advertised in 1844 that Clonard House and land not exceeding 25 statute acres was to be let. The surmise is that the Clonard streets take their name from Clonard House. " } , { "id": 871, "pageID": "57197", "title": "Clonard Street / Sráid Chluain Ard", "url" : "clonard-street", "intro" : "BT13; year first recorded: 1858-1859", "content" : " - Clonard Street / Sráid Chluain Ard - - - - BT13 - - - - John Curell whose family came as refugees from France during a time of persecution there lived in Clonard House. He advertised in 1844 that Clonard House and land not exceeding 25 statute acres was to be let. The surmise is that the Clonard streets take their name from Clonard House." } , { "id": 872, "pageID": "57198", "title": "Clonaver Crescent North", "url" : "clonaver-crescent-north", "intro" : "Year approved: 1939", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1939 - - - - It is likely these streets take their name from a residence Clonaver off the Holywood Road. The 1858-1859 BPUD Directory listed: “Jas Girdwood, carpet, damask, & room paper warehouse; residence, Clonaver, Sydenham. The assistant city surveyor submitted Memorial signed by owners of houses in Clonaver Crescent requesting that with a view to avoiding confusion that thoroughfare be divided and renamed Clonaver Crescent North and Clonaver Crescent South. The assistant city surveyor intimated that the city surveyor was of the opinion that change would be in the public interest, resolved at the request of the memorialists be acceded to. (13th June 1939)." } , { "id": 873, "pageID": "57199", "title": "Clonaver Crescent South", "url" : "clonaver-crescent-south", "intro" : "Year approved: 1939", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1939 - - - - It is likely these streets take their name from a residence Clonaver off the Holywood Road. The 1858-1859 BPUD Directory listed: “Jas Girdwood, carpet, damask, & room paper warehouse; residence, Clonaver, Sydenham.The assistant city surveyor submitted Memorial signed by owners of houses in Clonaver Crescent requesting that with a view to avoiding confusion that thoroughfare be divided and renamed Clonaver Crescent North and Clonaver Crescent South. The assistant city surveyor intimated that the city surveyor was of the opinion that change would be in the public interest, resolved at the request of the memorialists be acceded to. (13th June 1939)." } , { "id": 874, "pageID": "57200", "title": "Clonaver Drive", "url" : "clonaver-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - It is likely these streets take their name from a residence Clonaver off the Holywood Road. The 1858-1859 BPUD Directory listed: “Jas Girdwood, carpet, damask, & room paper warehouse; residence, Clonaver, Sydenham.Resolved that the names Clonaver Crescent and Clonaver Drive be approved for New Streets of Circular Route on the property of Mr R. McMullan. (10th August 1937)." } , { "id": 875, "pageID": "57201", "title": "Clonaver Park", "url" : "clonaver-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - That the names ‘Clonaver Park’ and 'Clonaver Gardens’ be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. W. Cecil McKee, situated off Holywood Road. (IC, 15th December 1936). It is likely these streets take their name from a residence Clonaver off the Holywood Road. The 1858-1859 BPUD Directory listed: “Jas Girdwood, carpet, damask, & room paper warehouse; residence, Clonaver, Sydenham." } , { "id": 876, "pageID": "57202", "title": "Clonavogie Gardens / Gairdíní Chluain an Bhogaidh", "url" : "clonavogie-gardens", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 2010", "content" : " - Clonavogie Gardens / Gairdíní Chluain an Bhogaidh - - - - Year approved: 2010 - - - - The street name Clonavogie Gardens Off Donegall Road was presented by JNP Architects to the Health and Environmental Services Committee on 4th August, 2010. The name was approved." } , { "id": 877, "pageID": "57203", "title": "Clondara Parade / Paráid Chluain Darach ", "url" : "clondara-parade", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - Clondara Parade / Paráid Chluain Darach - - - - BT12 - - - -The earliest reference to Clondara we could find was in the 1868 Belfast Street Directory which stated: Clondara, James Ireland. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1884 has a listing for a James Mulgrew, a Linen and Commission Merchant/Agent, in Clondarra House on the Falls Road. Clondarra House Northern Whig – Monday 11 April 1887. The earliest reference we could find to Clondara Parade was in a newspaper in 1930.
According to the obituary of Fr Hugo Kerr CSsR written by his confrere, Fr Paddy ODonnell, CSsR, Hugo Kerr was the youngest son of a prominent Belfast solicitor, Frank Kerr who applied for permission to name Hugo Street which is believed he called after Hugo. The Kerr family lived in Clondara House before they moved to Myrtlefield Park in South Belfast. According to the obituary Frank Kerr built two streets: Hugo Street and Clondara Street. Clondara Parade was named some years but was clearly named for its proximity to Clondara Street.
The City Surveyor submitted application from Mr. H. L. Greenwood that a new street on his property situated off Clondara Street, Falls Road, be named Greenwood Parade. Resolved – That Mr. Greenwood be requested to submit another name for the Committees consideration. (16th April 1929)
On the application of Mr. H. Greenwood, it was Resolved – That the name Clondara Parade be approved for a new street on his property situated off Clondara Street. (28th May 1929)
- - -Extract from a brief account of Fr. Hugo Kerr (1895-1986) by Fr. Paddy O’Donnell, CSsR.
Hugo Kerr was born on 7 September 1895 at Clondara House, Falls Road, Belfast. Clondara is now the parochial house of St. John’s Parish. His mother Isabella Magee was a native of Belfast; his father Frank came from Dromore, Co. Down. They had six children. The eldest Nellie became a Good Shepherd nun in Belfast where she died in 1960. Frank the second child became a diocesan priest and died in 1967 as parish priest of Saint Malachy’s, Belfast, and Dean of the Diocese. Mary died in 1914 at the early age of 30 after a long illness. Jack and Jim were killed in the Great War. Jack was in the Australian infantry and died near Bepaume on 20 March 1917. A year later Jim was killed near St. Quentin. He was a Lieutenant in the Royal Irish Rifles. The youngest of the Kerr family was baptised in St. Paul’s by Fr. McArdle and christened Hugh. The names of the Kerr family are carved on the Celtic cross in Hannahstown cemetery near the city where rest father, mother and daughter Nellie.
When baby Hugh, also called Huety and Hugo, was seven months old the family moved to Myrtlefield Park where they lived at the corner of the Malone Road in a house that still stands. After Hugo left home they moved down the street to No. 52 to a house which today is called Kerr Hall and was then called Altafort.
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Fr. Kerr’s father, Frank Kerr (1857-1933), deserves more than a passing mention. When he died on October 3rd 1933 the IRISH NEWS described him as one of the most notable figures in legal and Catholic history in Belfast. He was the first Catholic town councillor in the city. For more than forty years he served as a solicitor. He took part in many important transactions, particularly with regard to the acquisition of Catholic property in the city. He purchased a considerable amount of property for himself, a share of which he gave tor the erection of the church and schools of St. John’s Parish. Near this church Frank Kerr built two streets – still there – which he suitably called Hugo and Clondara.
He donated a stained glass window to St. John’s Church which the people called Glorious Devon. Why? The first Irish Hospital Sweepstake was on the Manchester November Handicap (1930). The winner of the race was Glorious Devon and the winning ticket was drawn by three Belfast men. Frank |Kerr acted on their behalf legally. Hence the name of his window. It is still there though unmarked.
Frank Kerr willed his extensive property to the church. In practice this meant the three institutions to which his children belonged, namely, the Diocese, the Good Shepherds and the Redemptorists. This property was held by a Limited Company called the Myrtlefield Estate. It was invested and yielded a yearly revenue. The estate consisted of 11½ acres of the Bog Meadows, the exclusive area of Myrtlefield and Maryville, three houses in Clonard Street and the area around Hugo Street and Clondara Street.
" } , { "id": 878, "pageID": "57204", "title": "Clondara Street / Sráid Chluain Darach", "url" : "clondara-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Clondara Street / Sráid Chluain Darach - - - - BT12 - - - -The earliest reference to Clondara we could find was in the 1868 Belfast Street Directory which stated: Clondara, Falls Road, James Ireland. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1884 has a listing for a James Mulgrew, a Linen and Commission Merchant/Agent, in Clondarra House on the Falls Road. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1899 lists Clondara Street. Clondara Street features on the third edition of the Ordnance survey map (1900-1907). A newspaper report in 1901 lists Clondarra Street indicating that the spelling of the street name had not been settled. According to the obituary for Fr Hugo Kerr, CSsR, it would seem his father Frank who was a well known solicitor and living in Clondara House at the time of the development of Clondara Street called it after Clondara House.
Resolved — That on the application of the owner, Mr. Frank Kerr, of 17 Chichester Street, a new street on his property situate off Falls Road, be named Clondara Street, and that he be requested to submit another name instead of Selsey Street, as there is a street named Selby Street. (26th January 1898).
- Further Information - -Extract from a brief account of Fr. Hugo Kerr (1895-1986) by Fr. Paddy O’Donnell, CSsR.
Hugo Kerr was born on 7 September 1895 at Clondara House, Falls Road, Belfast. Clondara is now the parochial house of St. John’s Parish. His mother Isabella Magee was a native of Belfast; his father Frank came from Dromore, Co. Down. They had six children. The eldest Nellie became a Good Shepherd nun in Belfast where she died in 1960. Frank the second child became a diocesan priest and died in 1967 as parish priest of Saint Malachy’s, Belfast, and Dean of the Diocese. Mary died in 1914 at the early age of 30 after a long illness. Jack and Jim were killed in the Great War. Jack was in the Australian infantry and died near Bepaume on 20 March 1917. A year later Jim was killed near St. Quentin. He was a Lieutenant in the Royal Irish Rifles. The youngest of the Kerr family was baptised in St. Paul’s by Fr. McArdle and christened Hugh. The names of the Kerr family are carved on the Celtic cross in Hannahstown cemetery near the city where rest father, mother and daughter Nellie.
When baby Hugh, also called Huety and Hugo, was seven months old the family moved to Myrtlefield Park where they lived at the corner of the Malone Road in a house that still stands. After Hugo left home they moved down the street to No. 52 to a house which today is called Kerr Hall and was then called Altafort.
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Fr. Kerr’s father, Frank Kerr (1857-1933), deserves more than a passing mention. When he died on October 3rd 1933 the IRISH NEWS described him as one of the most notable figures in legal and Catholic history in Belfast. He was the first Catholic town councillor in the city. For more than forty years he served as a solicitor. He took part in many important transactions, particularly with regard to the acquisition of Catholic property in the city. He purchased a considerable amount of property for himself, a share of which he gave tor the erection of the church and schools of St. John’s Parish. Near this church Frank Kerr built two streets – still there – which he suitably called Hugo and Clondara.
He donated a stained glass window to St. John’s Church which the people called Glorious Devon. Why? The first Irish Hospital Sweepstake was on the Manchester November Handicap (1930). The winner of the race was Glorious Devon and the winning ticket was drawn by three Belfast men. Frank |Kerr acted on their behalf legally. Hence the name of his window. It is still there though unmarked.
Frank Kerr willed his extensive property to the church. In practice this meant the three institutions to which his children belonged, namely, the Diocese, the Good Shepherds and the Redemptorists. This property was held by a Limited Company called the Myrtlefield Estate. It was invested and yielded a yearly revenue. The estate consisted of 11½ acres of the Bog Meadows, the exclusive area of Myrtlefield and Maryville, three houses in Clonard Street and the area around Hugo Street and Clondara Street.
" } , { "id": 879, "pageID": "57205", "title": "Clonduff Drive", "url" : "clonduff-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 881, "pageID": "57207", "title": "Clonelly Avenue", "url" : "clonelly-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Off the Glen Road Clonelly (Cluain Eillidhe) is a townland in Clonelly in Drumkeeran Civil Parish, in Co. Fermanagh." } , { "id": 882, "pageID": "57208", "title": "Clonfaddan Crescent / Corrán Chluain Feadáin", "url" : "clonfaddan-crescent", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Clonfaddan Crescent / Corrán Chluain Feadáin - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 884, "pageID": "57210", "title": "Clonlee Drive", "url" : "clonlee-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Application read from owners of property in new street off Newtownards Road Upper to have the street named Clonlee Gardens and referred to the Surveyor for report. (5th June 1906).
That on the application of the owners a new street off Newtownards Road upper, from Newtownards Road to Dundela Avenue be named Clonlee Drive. (Improvement Committee, 12th June 1906).
" } , { "id": 885, "pageID": "57211", "title": "Clontonacally Road", "url" : "clontonacally-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 886, "pageID": "57212", "title": "Cloreen Park", "url" : "cloreen-park", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1939", "content" : " - Cloreen Park - - - - BT9 - - - -From Chlorine Villa, the name of the residence of James W. Crawford, chemical and starch manufacturer (Belfast Street Directory 1880), but apparently with a re-interpretation as if it were an Irish place-name.
Change of street name, Chlorine Park to Cloreen Park. Resolved: That the request of Mr. R. J. Nelson, owner of the new street for which the name Chlorine Park had been approved, to have the name changed to Cloreen Park be acceded to. (10th January 1939)
" } , { "id": 887, "pageID": "57213", "title": "Closnamona Court", "url" : "closnamona-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 888, "pageID": "57214", "title": "Clovelly Street", "url" : "clovelly-street", "intro" : "Year approved 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved 1898 - - - -Clovelly Street according to Marshall gets its name from Clovelly in Devon where Charles Kingsley the novelist spent part of his youth. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
That on the application of the owner Mr John Stringer two new streets on his property situate off Springfield Road be named Lynmouth Street and Clovelly Street, and that he be requested to submit other names in lieu of those he proposes to name Waterrnouth Street and Lynton Street, as there are already other streets of almost similar names in the City. TIC, Minutes 28th September 1898.
" } , { "id": 889, "pageID": "57215", "title": "Cloverfield Street", "url" : "cloverfield-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Cloverfield Street — street off Clara Street, BT5, East Belfast.
The name was approved by Belfast City Council on 3 October 2012, following an application by Apex Housing Association for the naming of a new street. The committee report records that the applicant advised that the proposed name was in keeping with others within the area, including Elmgrove Primary School, Bloomfield and Willowfield churches, and that neighbouring streets included Mayflower Street, Heatherbell Street and Flora Street.
The original proposal was for the name Cloverfield. Officers advised that, under the Council’s street-naming policy, all new street names should end with suffix such as Avenue, Road or Street, whereupon Apex Housing Association indicated that it would be agreeable to the street name being amended to Cloverfield Street.
The Committee accordingly agreed that the street be named Cloverfield Street.
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Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee, Naming of Street, 3 October 2012; minutes of the Committee under Application for the Naming of a Street.
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" } , { "id": 892, "pageID": "57218", "title": "Clowney Street / Sráid Chluanaí", "url" : "clowney-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Clowney Street / Sráid Chluanaí - - - - BT12 - - - -Clowney Street / Sráid Chluanaí
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Clowney Street is located off the Falls Road in west Belfast, in the Beechmount area. The street was formally named in 1898 as part of a wider residential development on lands historically associated with the Clowney district.
The Belfast Town Improvement Committee minutes of 16 March 1898 record the naming of the street as follows:
That on application of the owners The Executors of Riddell [space in minutes] five new streets situate off Falls Road be named Ballymurphy Street, Beechmount Avenue, Clowney Street, Felspar Street and Mica Street.
The name Clowney was not newly created in 1898 but derived from a long-established local place-name. Historically, Clowney referred to a small river or stream — the Clowney Water — which formed part of the upper reaches of what later became known as the Forth River, a tributary of the Blackstaff. The Clowney Water flowed through the Beechmount and Falls Road area before being progressively culverted during urban development.
Primary newspaper sources confirm that the Clowney Water was crossed by Clowney Bridge on the Falls Road at Willowbank. An eighteenth-century report refers to events between the old Paper Mill and the Clowney-bridge, on the Fall road (1784), while a nineteenth-century property notice describes land situate contiguous to the Clowney Bridge, on the Falls (1843). Early twentieth-century reports continue to refer to Clowney Bridge in connection with Willowbank, demonstrating sustained use of the name over more than a century.
The name Clowney is of Irish origin, from Cluanaigh (later An Chluanaí), meaning meadowy place or the meadows. It also appears as a townland name in early seventeenth-century records, including the 1621 Chichester (Donegall) land grants, confirming that it was an established landscape name long before the urbanisation of west Belfast.
By the late nineteenth century, although the Clowney Water itself was largely underground, the name remained embedded in local geography and memory. Its adoption as a street name in 1898 reflects a common Belfast practice of preserving earlier rivers, bridges, and topographical features in the naming of new streets. Subsequent development in the area continued this pattern, including the naming of Whiterock Street off Clowney Street in 1899.
Clowney Street therefore preserves the memory of a pre-urban landscape feature — a stream and bridge at Willowbank on the Falls Road — linking the modern street layout with the older natural, linguistic, and topographical history of west Belfast.
Sources:
Belfast Town Improvement Committee Minutes (16 March 1898; 8 November 1899)
Belfast News-Letter, 23 March 1784
Northern Whig, 15 July 1843
Belfast Telegraph, 4 May 1921
Seventeenth-century Donegall estate grants (Chichester grants, 1621)
William Pinkerton, Historical Notices of Old Belfast
Ordnance Survey maps and town plans (nineteenth century)
Belfast street directories (nineteenth and early twentieth centuries)
Patrick McKay, A Dictionary of Ulster Place-Names
Placenames NI / Queen’s University Belfast survey material
That on the application of the owners, a new street on their property situate off Clowney Street be named Whiterock Street. (8th November 1899).
" } , { "id": 893, "pageID": "57219", "title": "Cluain Mor Avenue / Ascaill Chluain Mhór", "url" : "cluain-mor-avenue", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Cluain Mor Avenue / Ascaill Chluain Mhór - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 895, "pageID": "57221", "title": "Cluain Mor Drive / Céide Chluain Mhór", "url" : "cluain-mor-drive", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Cluain Mor Drive / Céide Chluain Mhór - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 896, "pageID": "57222", "title": "Cluain Mor Gardens / Gairdíní Chluain Mhór", "url" : "cluain-mor-gardens", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1999", "content" : " - Cluain Mor Gardens / Gairdíní Chluain Mhór - - - - BT12 - - - -The Committee was reminded that, at its meeting on 14th September, 1998, it had approved an application for the naming of a new street in the City at Beechmount Link.
The Head of Building Control informed the Committee that he had received a letter from the Northern Ireland Housing Executive requesting, on behalf of the majority of new tenants scheduled to move into the above-mentioned street during July, that the street name be changed from Beechmount Link to Cluain Mor Gardens. He pointed out that the Royal Mail had no objection to the proposal to rename the street. He advised the Committee that the Council currently had no policy on the renaming of streets. However, the Director of Legal Services, in commenting on a previous application to rename a street, had expressed the opinion that the lack of a policy did not in itself act as a bar on the Council considering a request for the renaming of a street.
The Head of Building Control informed the Committee that the power to name streets was contained in Article 11 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1995. The legislation made no specific reference to renaming of streets. However, at its implementation, the Council had sought clarification on the matter and had been informed by the Department of the Environment that since Councils had the sole authority to name streets there was an implied authority to rename streets. He pointed out that the Council had agreed previously to the renaming of streets or parts thereof as a result of redevelopment, road realignment or where the majority of property holders in a street had requested a change.
In reply to a Members question, the Head of Building Control stated that the original application had been submitted by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. A Member pointed out that since the street was located in an area of redevelopment the Executive should have consulted with the residents before submitting the original application. Another Member stated that the street was located in a redeveloped area which was known as Cluain Mor Estate. He pointed out that there were several streets already located in the area with the prefix Cluain Mor which had previously been approved by the Committee. After further discussion in the matter, the Committee approved the request to rename Beechmount Link as Cluain Mor Gardens. (Health and Environmental Services Committee Monday, 10th May, 1999).
" } , { "id": 897, "pageID": "57223", "title": "Cluain Mor Lane / Lána Chluain Mhór", "url" : "cluain-mor-lane", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Cluain Mor Lane / Lána Chluain Mhór - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 899, "pageID": "57225", "title": "Cluan Place", "url" : "cluan-place", "intro" : "First appearance: The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864", "content" : " - - First appearance: The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 - - - - Samuel Bryson who was a surgeon lived in Cluan, indeed his house was known as Cluan Place. It is likely Cluan Place takes its name from this. Martin's Belfast Directory 1839 records: Bryson, Samuel, apothecary, 98 High-street, residence, Cluan, Ballymacarrett. Bryson died in 1853. - Further Information - - https://www.dib.ie/biography/bryson-samuel-maziere-a1095" } , { "id": 900, "pageID": "57226", "title": "Clyde Court / Cúirt na Cluaidhe", "url" : "clyde-court", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Clyde Court / Cúirt na Cluaidhe - - - - BT5 - - - -Clyde Court replaces the earlier Clyde Street, which features several times in the 1865 Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory. It is close to Arran Street, which may indicate a Scottish interest. It may possibly have been called after the River Clyde in Glasgow which has a street called Clyde Street. However, another possibility is worth considering: in his book on Dublin Street Names C.T. McCready believes Clyde Road, which was named in 1864, took its name from Sir Colin Campbell (1792-1863) who was given the title 1st Baron Clyde in 1858. He was a widely experienced soldier and eventually was given the rank of Field Marshall. Thus, Belfasts Clyde Street would fit into a small group of streets in Short Strand named after British and Irish peers: Earl of Arran (Irish peerage?), Earl of Moira and the Earl of Seftons estate at Altcar. It was named just 2 years after the death in 1863 of Lord Clyde.
Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … Two short streets off Clyde Street, eastern — Clyde Place; western — Thompson Place. (15th April 1874).
" } , { "id": 901, "pageID": "57227", "title": "Coates Row", "url" : "coates-row", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Coates Row - - - - BT6 - - - -Coates Row
Location: Lagan Village / Ravenhill Road area, East Belfast
First Recorded: 1877
Named After: The Coates family – prominent 18th–19th-century Belfast industrialists
Origin & Meaning:
Coates Row was named for the Coates family, particularly Victor Coates and his descendants, who were leading figures in Belfast’s early industrial development. The family’s residence, originally called Snugbrooke and later renamed Glentoran House, stood nearby in Lagan Village on the County Down side of the River Lagan. They established the Lagan Foundry in the 1790s and provided employment for hundreds of local workers. Coates Row was a small terrace built in the 1870s as housing for foundry workers, reflecting the family’s paternalistic model of industrial community development.
The name Coates Row appears in Belfast directories from 1877 onward, and by 1880 it is officially listed as Coates Row, Lagan Village Road. A short-lived earlier name, Cameron’s Row, is noted in 1907–08 directories, suggesting a possible renaming around the time Belfast absorbed Lagan Village in the 1880s.
Historical Context:
The Coates family were Quakers and engineers, operating under the firm Victor Coates, Son & Young. They played a key role in early Belfast shipbuilding and built Ireland’s first iron steamship. The family’s influence lives on not only in street names like Coates Row and Glentoran Street (laid out in 1893), but also in Glentoran Football Club, founded in 1882 and named after their estate.
Legacy:
Coates Row survived as a residential street into the mid-20th century but eventually disappeared during urban redevelopment. However, it remains a tangible reminder of the Coates familys legacy in shaping East Belfast’s industrial and social landscape.
Historical Street Directories:
Belfast Street Directory, 1877, 1880, 1890, 1907–08 (via LennonWylie.co.uk) – Listings for Coates’ Row and Coates Place confirming dates and resident occupations.
Ordnance Survey & Historical Maps:
Williamson’s 1791 map (noting Snugbrooke, Mr. Coates) and mid-19th-century maps showing Glentoran House and the Lagan Village area.
Ulster Echo, 15 July 1895 – Newspaper article confirming common usage of Coates Row by the mid-1890s.
Northern Whig, December 1895 – Reference to clusters of workers’ housing in Lagan Village, including Coates Row.
History Hub Ulster:
Profiles of the Coates family’s industrial and civic contributions.
https://historyhubulster.co.uk/tag/victor-coates
Roamer Column, News Letter:
Hats off to the Coates family’s remarkable role in our past.
https://www.newsletter.co.uk/.../roamer-hats-off-to-the-coates-familys-remarkable-role
Belfast City Council Planning Documents (20th century):
References to formal closure/abandonment proposals for Coates Row as part of area redevelopment.
The name of this street comes from the Royal Family and in particular Prince Albert. The name Saxe-Coburg-Gotha came into the British Royal Family in 1840 with the marriage of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert, son of Ernst, Duke of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha. Queen Victoria herself was the last monarch of the House of Hanover. (https://www.royal.uk/).
That on the application of the owners, two new streets on their property situate off Roslyn Street and London Street be named ‘Gotha Street’ and ‘Coburg Street’. (21st August 1895).
- Further Information - - https://www.royal.uk/saxe-coburg-gotha" } , { "id": 903, "pageID": "57229", "title": "Cois Cluana Park / Páirc Cois Cluana", "url" : "cois-cluana-park", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Cois Cluana Park / Páirc Cois Cluana - - - - BT11 - - - - Off Shaw’s Road near Bunscoil Phobal Feirste." } , { "id": 904, "pageID": "57230", "title": "Colchester Park", "url" : "colchester-park", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Colchester Park - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs H.J. Scott and Co. four new streets off Blackstaff Road [name later changed to Donegall Road] Abingdon Street, Barrington Street, Colchester Street and Dorchester Street. (8th November 1893).
All four streets can be found in the list of street names on the website for Leicester City Council.
- Further Information - - https://www.leicester.gov.uk/media/184421/list-of-streets.pdf" } , { "id": 905, "pageID": "57231", "title": "Cole’s Alley", "url" : "coles-alley", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832." } , { "id": 906, "pageID": "57232", "title": "Colenso Parade", "url" : "colenso-parade", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Colenso Parade - - - - BT9 - - - -Colenso Parade is named from Colenso, a village in Natal where a battle was fought by the British against the Boers in December, 1899. The village itself was named after John William Colenso (1814-1883), mathematical tutor whose arithmetic was familiar to schoolboys in the sixties and seventies of the nineteenth century. He afterwards became Bishop of Natal, South Africa. Colensos bold advocacy of the cause of the natives, which was maintained with vigour till his death, earned for him his native name - Usobantu (father of his people). Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941.
Colenso is a Cornish surname derived from a place in St. Hilary parish of unknown etymology (Oxford Names Companion). John William Colenso was born in St. Austell, Cornwall.
That on the application of the owner, Mr. T. K. Matthews, four new streets on his property situate off Stranmillis Road be named Landseer Street, Elaine Street, Colenso Street, and Pretoria Street. (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 4th April 1900).
Letter read dated 22nd inst. from Mr. T. A. Fisher on behalf of the owners of property in Colenso Street, asking to have the name of that street changed to Colenso Parade. Resolved – that the application be granted, provided the Cemetery and Parks Committee, who are owners of adjoining property, have no objection. (21st May 1907).
" } , { "id": 907, "pageID": "57233", "title": "Colinpark Street", "url" : "colinpark-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1899", "content" : " - Colinpark Street - - - - BT12 - - - - That on application of the owners Messrs R.J. McConnell and Co three new Streets on their property situate off Springfield Road be named 'Colinpark Street', 'Colinward Street' and 'Colinview Street'. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 16th August 1899." } , { "id": 908, "pageID": "57234", "title": "Colinview Street", "url" : "colinview-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1899", "content" : " - Colinview Street - - - - BT12 - - - - That on application of the owners Messrs R.J. McConnell and Co three new Streets on their property situate off Springfield Road be named 'Colinpark Street', 'Colinward Street' and 'Colinview Street'. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 16th August 1899." } , { "id": 909, "pageID": "57235", "title": "Colinward Street", "url" : "colinward-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1899", "content" : " - Colinward Street - - - - BT12 - - - -That on application of the owners Messrs R.J. McConnell and Co three new Streets on their property situate off Springfield Road be named Colinpark Street, Colinward Street and Colinview Street. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 16th August 1899.
" } , { "id": 910, "pageID": "57236", "title": "Colinwell Grove", "url" : "colinwell-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 911, "pageID": "57237", "title": "College Avenue", "url" : "college-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 912, "pageID": "57238", "title": "College Court", "url" : "college-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The editor believes the name comes from The Royal Belfast Academical Institution which opened its doors in 1814 having been founded in 1810." } , { "id": 913, "pageID": "57239", "title": "College Drive", "url" : "college-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 914, "pageID": "57240", "title": "College Gardens", "url" : "college-gardens", "intro" : "First appears: 1877 BPUD", "content" : " - - First appears: 1877 BPUD - - - - This street was called after Methodist College which was founded in 1865 and opened in 1868 to educate the sons of Methodist ministers. - Further Information - - https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/inside-the-belfast-college-that-moulded-peace-makers-and-brexiteers-1.3721166" } , { "id": 915, "pageID": "57241", "title": "College Green", "url" : "college-green", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - College Green - - - - BT7 - - - -College Green may take its name from Queens College which opened in 1849, it did not become Queens University until 1908 or it may take its name from the Presbyterian College which was opened on 5th December 1853 for the training of candidates for ministry close to Queen’s College.
" } , { "id": 916, "pageID": "57242", "title": "College Green Mews", "url" : "college-green-mews", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1998", "content" : " - College Green Mews - - - - BT7 - - - -College Green Mews may take its name from Queens College which opened in 1849, it did not become Queens University until 1908 or it may take its name from the Presbyterian College which was opened on 5th December 1853 for the training of candidates for ministry close to Queen’s College.
College Green Mews Off Botanic Avenue and Rugby Road proposed by The Queen’s University of Belfast and accepted at the Adjourned Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 16th February, 1998.
" } , { "id": 917, "pageID": "57243", "title": "College Heights", "url" : "college-heights", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 918, "pageID": "57244", "title": "College Park ", "url" : "college-park", "intro" : "BT7; ", "content" : " - College Park - - - - BT7 - - - -College Park may take its name from Queens College which opened in 1849, it did not become Queens University until 1908 or it may take its name from the Presbyterian College which was opened on 5th December 1853 for the training of candidates for ministry close to Queen’s College.
The city surveyor reported that over a period of years, the names College Park on Botanic Ave had been applied to the streets between University Square on the entrance to the Botanic Gardens park. He stated that it was desirable that it should be known by one specific name, especially in the view of the preparation of a bylaw affecting the parking of vehicles on this section of the throughfare. As the premises on the east side were known as College Park and the Queens University authorities, whose properties abutted on the West side had offered no objection to the street being known as College Park, the city surveyor recommended on, the committee agreed that it be so named. (Improvement Committee, 12th of February 1957).
" } , { "id": 919, "pageID": "57245", "title": "College Park Avenue", "url" : "college-park-avenue", "intro" : "BT7: year approved: 1888", "content" : " - College Park Avenue - - - - BT7 - - - -College Park Avenue may take its name from Queens College which opened in 1849, it did not become Queens University until 1908 or it may take its name from the Presbyterian College which was opened on 5th December 1853 for the training of candidates for ministry close to Queen’s College.
College Park Avenue in one part had been called Rugby Avenue and in the other Sterling Street. That the Council be recommended to change the name Sterling Avenue to College Park Avenue. (7th December 1887).
The Surveyor read letter, dated 8th inst., from the Rev. H. A. McCune, declining on behalf of the Rugby Avenue Church Authorities to consent to the proposal to change the name of portion of Rugby Avenue to College Park Avenue, and he was instructed to forward a copy of the letter to those owners of property who made application to have the name changed. (9th January 1906).
The surveyor reported that all the owners of property in the portion of Rugby Avenue from Carmel Street to College Park Avenue had consented to the proposal to change the name of that street. Resolved that the Council be recommended to change the name of that portion of the street to College Park Avenue. (Improvement Committee, 16th January 1906).
" } , { "id": 920, "pageID": "57246", "title": "College Park East", "url" : "college-park-east", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1874", "content" : " - College Park East - - - - BT7 - - - -College Park East may take its name from Queens College which opened in 1849, it did not become Queens University until 1908 or it may take its name from the Presbyterian College which was opened on 5th December 1853 for the training of candidates for ministry close to Queen’s College. According to the IHTA College Park East was named in 1874 (minutes, 1st May 1874).
" } , { "id": 921, "pageID": "57247", "title": "College Square East", "url" : "college-square-east", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded (as College Square): 1813", "content" : " - College Square East - - - - BT1 - - - -The first reference to College Square can be found in a street directory in 1813. In 1819 there was a listing for Thompson, James, professor of mathematics, College sq.. In the first edition of the Ordnance Survey map (1832-1846) the street name College Square is listed. This would become College Square East. It takes its name from The Royal Belfast Academical Institution which opened its doors in 1814 having been founded in 1810. Originally the square surrounded Inst on all four sides, but now only two sides remain: College Square North and College Square East.
One of the earliest references to College Square East as such was in an advert in the Belfast Commercial Chronicle on Wednesday 01 October 1828. This space is dominated by the former College of Technology, often simply called the Tech. It was designed by Samuel Stevenson and built in 1907. In 2011 Belfast Metropolitan College sold the building when they moved to a new site in the Titanic Quarter. It is now named John Bell House (after physicist John Stewart Bell, 1928-90) and serves as student accommodation for several academic institutions.
- Further Information - -Former College of Technology on Archiseek.com
" } , { "id": 922, "pageID": "57248", "title": "College Square North", "url" : "college-square-north", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded (as College Square): 1813", "content" : " - College Square North - - - - BT1 - - - -The name comes from The Royal Belfast Academical Institution which opened its doors in 1814 having been founded in 1810. Originally the square surrounded Inst on all four sides, but now only two sides remain: College Square North and College Square East.
One of the most notable buildings in the street is the Old Museum, built as the headquarters of the Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society in 1831 to a design by Thomas Jackson. The Society rewarded him with honorary membership.
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 923, "pageID": "57249", "title": "College Street", "url" : "college-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The editor believes the name comes from The Royal Belfast Academical Institution which opened its doors in 1814 having been founded in 1810." } , { "id": 924, "pageID": "57250", "title": "College Street Mews", "url" : "college-street-mews", "intro" : "Year approved: 1915", "content" : " - - -We believe the name comes from The Royal Belfast Academical Institution which opened its doors in 1814 having been founded in 1810.
Resolved. That, on the application of Messrs. Macartin & Co & Mr. Thomas E. Osborne, a street situate off College Street be named College Street Mews. (27th April 1915).
" } , { "id": 925, "pageID": "57251", "title": "Colligan Street / Sráid Uí Cholgan", "url" : "colligan-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1866", "content" : " - Colligan Street / Sráid Uí Cholgan - - - - BT13 - - - - Resolved that on the application of James Colligan of 74 Cullingtree Road the new street on his property off Waterford Street be named ‘Colligan Street’. 7th November 1866. " } , { "id": 926, "pageID": "57252", "title": "Collin Gardens", "url" : "collin-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - " } , { "id": 927, "pageID": "57253", "title": "Collingwood Avenue", "url" : "collingwood-avenue", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Collingwood Avenue - - - - BT7 - - - -Probably belongs to a cluster of streets named after Royal Navy admirals—Cadogan Street, Curzon Street and Penrose Street—in which case it commemorates Vice-Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood (1748-1810), second-in-command at Trafalgar and Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet after Nelsons death. Given that these four names form a tight themed cluster, Collingwood Avenue is almost certainly named after Vice-Admiral Collingwood.
Application of the owners the Martin Estates Company Ltd two new streets on their property off Donegall Road be named Kitchener Street and Soudan Street and three new streets off their property situate off Agincourt Avenue - Collingwood Avenue, Cadogan Street and Curzon Street. Minutes, TIC, 12th October 1898.
That on the application of the owners, the Martin Estates Ltd., a new street on their property, situate off Cadogan Street and Curzon Street, be named Pitman Street. (30th April 1907).
That on the application of Messrs. The Martin Estates Co. Ltd., the name of a street on their property situate off Agincourt Avenue be changed from Pitman Street to Collingwood Road. (9th February 1909.).
Proposed Continuation of Existing Street Collingwood Avenue, BT7 1QT Between Carmel Street and Damascus Street, BT7. People and Communities Committee 13th June 2023.
" } , { "id": 928, "pageID": "57254", "title": "Columbia Street", "url" : "columbia-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1895", "content" : " - Columbia Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owners of property 6 new streets situate off Crumlin Road be named ‘Columba Street’, ‘Rosebank Street’, ‘Ohio Street’, ‘Oregon Street’, ‘Ottawa Street’, and ‘Montreal Street’, and a new street off London Road be named ‘Lismore Street’. (23rd October 1895). Columba Street is an error for Columbia Street.
" } , { "id": 929, "pageID": "57255", "title": "Colvil Street", "url" : "colvil-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Colvil Street had been previously been called Second Avenue. " } , { "id": 930, "pageID": "57256", "title": "Comber Court / Cúirt an Chomair", "url" : "comber-court", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Comber Court / Cúirt an Chomair - - - - BT5 - - - - Comber Street Off Bryson Street MALE AND FEMALE NATIONAL Schools A few small houses from The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1884." } , { "id": 931, "pageID": "57257", "title": "Comber Gardens / Gairdíní an Chomair", "url" : "comber-gardens", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Comber Gardens / Gairdíní an Chomair - - - - BT5 - - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 932, "pageID": "57258", "title": "Commedagh Drive", "url" : "commedagh-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Slieve Commedagh is a mountain with a height of 767 m in County Down. It is the second-highest of the Mourne Mountains, after Slieve Donard, and the second-highest mountain in Northern Ireland." } , { "id": 933, "pageID": "57259", "title": "Commercial Court", "url" : "commercial-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 934, "pageID": "57260", "title": "Conduit Street", "url" : "conduit-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street takes its name according to Marshall with its connection with the early Belfast water supply. There was an open water course through the land where the street is today. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall) - Further Information - - https://belfastplumbingservices.com/belfast-water/" } , { "id": 935, "pageID": "57261", "title": "Coniston Close", "url" : "coniston-close", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Coniston Close - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr Samuel Kennedy, of 6 Corporation Street, two new streets situate off Ambleside Street and Matchett be named Ulverston Street and Coniston Street. (Improvement Committee, 6th September 1893).
The name Coniston Street is no longer in used, whereas there is Coniston Close.
Both names come from the Lake District in England with Ulverston being a town and Coniston a village. Ambleside is also a town in the Lake District.
" } , { "id": 936, "pageID": "57262", "title": "Connaught Street", "url" : "connaught-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1900", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1900 - - - - Resolved - that on the application of the owners, Messrs. The Martin Estate Co. Limited, a new street on their property situate off Donegall road be named 'Connaught street'. ((13th November 1900)." } , { "id": 937, "pageID": "57263", "title": "Conneywarren Lane", "url" : "conneywarren-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 938, "pageID": "57264", "title": "Connsbank Road", "url" : "connsbank-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 939, "pageID": "57265", "title": "Connsbrook Avenue", "url" : "connsbrook-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 940, "pageID": "57266", "title": "Connsbrook Drive", "url" : "connsbrook-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1926", "content" : " - - BT4 - - - -Submitted application, dated 23rd ult., from Mr. R. Orr Templeton to have the name of the street now known as Connsbrook Street changed to Connsbrook Drive, and forwarding consent of the Dixon Estates Ltd., the other interested owners in the street. Resolved – That the change be approved of, and the street known in future as Connsbrook Drive. (10th March 1926).
" } , { "id": 941, "pageID": "57267", "title": "Connsbrook Park", "url" : "connsbrook-park", "intro" : "BT4: year approved: 1938", "content" : " - Connsbrook Park - - - - BT4 - - - - Resolved- -That the name Connsbrook Park be approved for a new street off Connsbrook Avenue on the property of Mr. William Pollock. (15th November 1938)" } , { "id": 942, "pageID": "57268", "title": "Connswater Grove", "url" : "connswater-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Connswater gets its name from Conn O’Neill, (d. 1619), lord of Upper Clandeboye (Clann Aodha Bhuidhe Uachtar) who was one of the five sons of Niall O'Neill, lord of Upper Clandeboye.. - Further Information - - https://www.dib.ie/biography/oneill-conn-a6918" } , { "id": 943, "pageID": "57269", "title": "Connswater Link", "url" : "connswater-link", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Connswater gets its name from Conn O’Neill, (d. 1619), lord of Upper Clandeboye (Clann Aodha Bhuidhe Uachtar) who was one of the five sons of Niall O'Neill, lord of Upper Clandeboye.. - Further Information - - https://www.dib.ie/biography/oneill-conn-a6919" } , { "id": 944, "pageID": "57270", "title": "Connswater Mews", "url" : "connswater-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Connswater gets its name from Conn O’Neill, (d. 1619), lord of Upper Clandeboye (Clann Aodha Bhuidhe Uachtar) who was one of the five sons of Niall O'Neill, lord of Upper Clandeboye.." } , { "id": 945, "pageID": "57271", "title": "Connswater Street", "url" : "connswater-street", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1872", "content" : " - Connswater Street - - - - BT4 - - - - Connswater gets its name from Conn O’Neill, (d. 1619), lord of Upper Clandeboye (Clann Aodha Bhuidhe Uachtar) who was one of the five sons of Niall O'Neill, lord of Upper Clandeboye.. Connswater Street in The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877. New street to be called Connswater Street, North of Newtownards Road for Lord Templemore, Jas A. Henderson J.P. and Messrs Thomas Dixon and Sons. Minutes, 3rd July, 1872. " } , { "id": 946, "pageID": "57272", "title": "Conor Close", "url" : "conor-close", "intro" : "BT11; year first recorded: 1996", "content" : " - Conor Close - - - - BT11 - - - -Like nearby Conor Rise, may be named after the Belfast-born painter William Conor (1881-1968), famous for painting street-scenes.
" } , { "id": 947, "pageID": "57273", "title": "Conor Rise", "url" : "conor-rise", "intro" : "BT11; year first recorded: 1996", "content" : " - Conor Rise - - - - BT11 - - - -Like nearby Conor Close, may be named after the Belfast-born painter William Conor (1881-1968), famous for painting street-scenes.
" } , { "id": 948, "pageID": "57274", "title": "Constance Street", "url" : "constance-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 949, "pageID": "57275", "title": "Convention Court", "url" : "convention-court", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Convention Court - - - - BT4 - - - -The name comes from its proximity to Convention Street which was: named from the great Ulster Unionist Convention held at Belfast on June 17, 1892.
That on the application of Mr Charles Ritchie a new street on his property situate off Island Street and Cuba Street be named Convention Street. (Improvement Committee, 22nd June 1892).
As no building in the city was sufficiently large to accommodate a tithe of the delegates, visitors, etc., it was decided to erect a special building capable of accommodating 12,000 people. No contractor could undertake to execute the work within the required time, but so great was the enthusiasm that a huge structure was erected by direct labour within the space of four weeks. It was situated on what was known as The Plains, now covered with houses, within two minutes walk of the Botanic Avenue entrance to Botanic Gardens. Having served its purpose it was allowed to remain up for same time afterwards to accommodate the crowds that flocked to hear D.L. Moody on his fortnights mission to Belfast, commencing in 1892, Convention Street, in the Ballymacarrett district was partly built late in 1892 or during 1893. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
" } , { "id": 950, "pageID": "57276", "title": "Convention Walk", "url" : "convention-walk", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Convention Walk - - - - BT4 - - - -It is likely Convention Walk was named after the Great Unionist Convention of 1892 which showed the resolve of unionists to remain in the UK. According to Marshall, the street was probably built 1892-1893. Convention Street no longer exists only Convention Walk.
That on the application of Mr Charles Ritchie a new street on his property situate off Island Street and Cuba Street be named Convention Street. (Improvement Committee, 22nd June 1892).
" } , { "id": 951, "pageID": "57277", "title": "Conway Court", "url" : "conway-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 952, "pageID": "57278", "title": "Conway Link / Nasc Mhic Con Midhe", "url" : "conway-link", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Conway Link / Nasc Mhic Con Midhe - - - - BT13 - - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 953, "pageID": "57279", "title": "Conway Place / Plás Mhic Con Midhe", "url" : "conway-place", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Conway Place / Plás Mhic Con Midhe - - - - BT13 - - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 954, "pageID": "57280", "title": "Conway Square / Cearnóg Mhic Con Midhe", "url" : "conway-square", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Conway Square / Cearnóg Mhic Con Midhe - - - - BT13 - - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 955, "pageID": "57281", "title": "Conway Street / Sráid Mhic Con Midhe", "url" : "conway-street", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Conway Street / Sráid Mhic Con Midhe - - - - BT13 - - - -There is a reference to Conway Street in Martin’s Street Directory (1842) from Falls road to Shankhill road. It is surmised that the street takes its name from Sir Fulke Conway (abt 1565- 1624). Lowry states that in 1606 Conn O’Neill gave seven townlands to Sir Fulke Conway. (p.23). The 1852 edition of Henderson’s Belfast Street Directory includes this listing: Kennedy’s mill buildings between 14 and 26. The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the ...continuation of existing streets to which the Royal Mail had offered no objection: Conway Street Off Falls Road, BT12 Harry Rolston Architects Ltd. Pre April-2015 Health and Environmental Services Committee, 6th August 2014.
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" } , { "id": 957, "pageID": "57283", "title": "Cooke Court", "url" : "cooke-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 959, "pageID": "57285", "title": "Cooke Place", "url" : "cooke-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - Cooke Place - - - - BT7 - - - -The Assistant Surveyor was instructed to name the street between Cooke Street and Shafesbury Avenue Cooke Place. (7th April 1903).
" } , { "id": 960, "pageID": "57286", "title": "Cooke Street / Sráid Cooke", "url" : "cooke-street", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Cooke Street / Sráid Cooke - - - - BT7 - - - - Cooke Street is named after the influential – Rev Henry Cooke, an outspoken Presbyterian minister who opposed Catholic emancipation." } , { "id": 961, "pageID": "57287", "title": "Cooldarragh Park", "url" : "cooldarragh-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1933", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1933 - - - - Resolved - That the name Cooldarragh Park be approved for a new street situated off Cavehill Road on the property of Messrs. J. & R. W. Taggart. (Improvement Committee, 12th September 1933) " } , { "id": 962, "pageID": "57288", "title": "Cooldarragh Park North", "url" : "cooldarragh-park-north", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 963, "pageID": "57289", "title": "Coolfin Street", "url" : "coolfin-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1892", "content" : " - Coolfin Street - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs Wm Ewart and Sons four new streets on their property situate of Blackstaff Road be named Coolbeg Street, Coolderry Street, Coolfin Street, and Coolmore Street. (Improvement Committee, 27th January 1892).
There used to be a well-known ballad, Willie Leonard, or the Lake of Coolfin of which the first verse is: To the Lake of Coolfin the companions soon came, And the first man they met was the keeper of game: Turn back Willie Leonard, return back again, There is deep and false water in the Lake of Coolfin. (John J. Marshall)
" } , { "id": 964, "pageID": "57290", "title": "Coolmoyne Park", "url" : "coolmoyne-park", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1932", "content" : " - Coolmoyne Park - - - - BT15 - - - -Resolved that the name Coolmoyne Park be approved for a new road off North Circular Rd on the property of Masters J and RW Taggart. (25th October 1932).
" } , { "id": 965, "pageID": "57291", "title": "Coolnasilla Avenue", "url" : "coolnasilla-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 966, "pageID": "57292", "title": "Coolnasilla Close", "url" : "coolnasilla-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The 1967 list of streets in the Belfast Street Directory makes no reference to Coolnasilla Close." } , { "id": 967, "pageID": "57293", "title": "Coolnasilla Drive", "url" : "coolnasilla-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 968, "pageID": "57294", "title": "Coolnasilla Gardens", "url" : "coolnasilla-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Highly likely to originate with Coolnasillagh, Ballinascreen, Derry, Cúil na Saileach ‘the corner / nook of the sallow(s)’ (PNI vol. V).” © Northern Ireland Place-Name Project, QUB." } , { "id": 969, "pageID": "57295", "title": "Coolnasilla Park", "url" : "coolnasilla-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “Ascaill Chúil na Saileach Highly likely to originate with Coolnasillagh, Ballinascreen, Derry, Cúil na Saileach ‘the corner / nook of the sallow(s)’ (PNI vol. V).” © Northern Ireland Place-Name Project, QUB. Coolnasille Avenue and Coolnasilla Park are both listed in the 1967 list of streets in the Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 970, "pageID": "57296", "title": "Coolnasilla Park East", "url" : "coolnasilla-park-east", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Highly likely to originate with Coolnasillagh, Ballinascreen, Derry, Cúil na Saileach ‘the corner / nook of the sallow(s)’ (PNI vol. V).” © Northern Ireland Place-Name Project, QUB." } , { "id": 971, "pageID": "57297", "title": "Coolnasilla Park South", "url" : "coolnasilla-park-south", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The 1967 list of streets in the Belfast Street Directory makes no reference to Coolnasilla Park South." } , { "id": 972, "pageID": "57298", "title": "Coolnasilla Park West", "url" : "coolnasilla-park-west", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Highly likely to originate with Coolnasillagh, Ballinascreen, Derry, Cúil na Saileach ‘the corner / nook of the sallow(s)’ (PNI vol. V). © Northern Ireland Place-Name Project, QUB." } , { "id": 973, "pageID": "57299", "title": "Coolnasille Avenue", "url" : "coolnasille-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Coolnasille Avenue and Coolnasilla Park are both listed in the 1967 list of streets in the Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 974, "pageID": "57301", "title": "Cooneen Way", "url" : "cooneen-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 975, "pageID": "57302", "title": "Corby Way / Bealach Corby", "url" : "corby-way", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Corby Way / Bealach Corby - - - - BT11 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 976, "pageID": "57303", "title": "Cormorant Park", "url" : "cormorant-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 977, "pageID": "57304", "title": "Corn Market", "url" : "corn-market", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1692", "content" : " - Corn Market - - - - BT1 - - - -Corn Market is a comparatively modern title. The street was known in the olden time by the name of Shamble Street, from the Shambles having been in it or adjoining it. The Castle Place corner of Corn Market was a great meeting-spot a century ago. It was called Paddy Gaws Corner, from a person of that name whose shop was there (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. i, 1877, p. 532).
It was here on 17th July 1798 that Henry Joy McCracken was hanged in front of the Market House at the corner of High Street.
It was mentioned as Corn Market in deeds relating to Belfast in 1692. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832.
" } , { "id": 978, "pageID": "57305", "title": "Corporation Square", "url" : "corporation-square", "intro" : "BT1; year approved: 1849", "content" : " - Corporation Square - - - - BT1 - - - -Corporation Square occupies the site of Ritchies Dock, which has long since been filled up, the Harbour Office occupying the site of the shipbuilding yard of William Ritchie. It is to be noted that the name does not mean the City Corporation, but preserves an earlier name of the Harbour Board, which was a Corporation for the preservation and improvement of the Port and Harbour of Belfast (John J. Marshall).
Appropriately, the magnificent Harbour Commissioners’ Office, built in 1854 in the style of a Renaissance palace, is situated in Corporation Square.
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1852 mentions Corporation Square on several occasions and lists various business owners with addresses there.
- Further Information - -Belfast Harbour Commissioners Office - photo by Erl Johnston
" } , { "id": 979, "pageID": "57306", "title": "Corporation Street", "url" : "corporation-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1815", "content" : " - Corporation Street - - - - BT1 - - - -It is to be noted that the name does not mean the City Corporation, but preserves an earlier name of the Harbour Board, which was a Corporation for the preservation and improvement of the Port and Harbour of Belfast (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 06/01/1941). The street-name is first recorded in 1815 on Masons town plan of Belfast.
" } , { "id": 980, "pageID": "57307", "title": "Corrib Avenue", "url" : "corrib-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Corrib Avenue stands out from many of the street names in Lenadoon because it is likely to be called after Lough Corrib / Loch Coirib in Co. Galway." } , { "id": 981, "pageID": "57308", "title": "Corry Place", "url" : "corry-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 982, "pageID": "57309", "title": "Cosgrave Court", "url" : "cosgrave-court", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Cosgrave Court - - - - BT15 - - - -See Cosgrave Street.
" } , { "id": 983, "pageID": "57310", "title": "Cosgrave Heights", "url" : "cosgrave-heights", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Cosgrave Heights - - - - BT15 - - - -See Cosgrave Street.
" } , { "id": 984, "pageID": "57311", "title": "Cosgrave Street", "url" : "cosgrave-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1870 (as Cosgrove Street)", "content" : " - Cosgrave Street - - - - BT15 - - - -The name originally approved in 1870 for this street was Cosgrove Street. It seems likely that it is connected with a pharmacist named W. Cosgrove, resident at Greenmount in 1877, or another member of his family. He is recorded as Cosgrove, W., druggist (of Cosgrove & Co.) (BPU, 1877). However, by 1872 the name was recorded as Cosgrave Street in council minutes and this is the spelling which stuck in the long run. Cosgrove and Cosgrave are two different anglicisations of the same Irish surname and they are frequently confused. The exact reason for the change in spelling in this case is unclear, but if it began as an administrative error, it is possible that it was not corrected later because Greenmount had been demolished and W. Cosgrove had moved away from the neighbourhood. This is suggested by the fact that Greenmount is no longer recorded as a house on North Queen Street by 1880 (BPU).
" } , { "id": 985, "pageID": "57312", "title": "Craigmore Way", "url" : "craigmore-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 986, "pageID": "57313", "title": "Cranbrook Court", "url" : "cranbrook-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 987, "pageID": "57314", "title": "Cranbrook Gardens", "url" : "cranbrook-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - Change of street names, Glenard estate. The city surveyor reported, with reference to the application received from Glenard Estates Ltd, that the names of certain throughfares on Glenard Estate be changed and intimated that the owners of property concerned were agreeable to the proposal. Resolved that the undernoted changes be approved: Portion of Glenard Park from Ardglen Parade to Crumlin Road: Brompton Park; Portion of Glenard Gardens from Glenard Crescent to Ardglen Parade: Ladbrook Drive; Portion of Glenard Drive from Glenard Crescent to Ardglen Parade: Duneden Park; Portion of Glenard Parade from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Estoril Park; Portion of Ardglen Drive from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Cranbrook Gardens; Portion of Ardglen Gardens from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Farringdon Gardens; Glenard Crescent: Balholm Drive; Ardglen Parade: Berwick Road (30th November 1937)." } , { "id": 988, "pageID": "57315", "title": "Cranburn Street", "url" : "cranburn-street", "intro" : "First appears: OS (Second edition) 1846-1862", "content" : " - - First appears: OS (Second edition) 1846-1862 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 989, "pageID": "57316", "title": "Cranfield Gardens", "url" : "cranfield-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 990, "pageID": "57317", "title": "Cranmore Avenue", "url" : "cranmore-avenue", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Cranmore Avenue - - - - BT9 - - - -Takes its name from Cranmore House, a 17th century house which been a ruin for about a century. It lies at some distance back from Malone Road, hidden by chestnut trees. Although now nothing but a ruined shell, it may be the only surviving house in Belfast of this age. The name seems to be an anglicised form of Ir. An Crann Mór, the great tree.
Tradition says it was at Cranmore, beside Maryville, that King William rested when on his way to Belfast, and the tree where his horse was tied is still to be seen. Cranmore was formerly named Orange Grove, and was the residence of a family named Eccles [in the late 17th century]. The jug which King William drank out of and the bed he slept in were for a long time treasured in the house (Mary Lowry, The Story of Belfast and Its Surroundings). The name Orange Grove alludes to the association with William of Orange and is not to be understood literally.
Jonathan Bardon in his book Belfast: An Illustrated History refers to some gracious houses in an entirely rural setting including Cranmore House which he describes as the finest of these and was owned by a merchant called John Templeton who had a business at Bridge Street [in the late 18th / early 19th century].
That on the application of the owner Mr D. A. Walker, a new street. on his property situate off Lisburn Road next Charleville Avenue be named Cranmore Street. (Improvement Committee, 7th November 1905).
Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved…Cranmore Gardens, Cranmore Avenue, Randal Park for new streets off Cranmore Park on the property of Mr. James Winter. (IC, 3rd November 1936).
- Further Information - -Cranmore House, photo by W A Green, 12th Sep 1888, in NMNI collections
" } , { "id": 991, "pageID": "57318", "title": "Cranmore Gardens / Gairdíní an Chrainn Mhóir", "url" : "cranmore-gardens", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Cranmore Gardens / Gairdíní an Chrainn Mhóir - - - - BT9 - - - -Takes its name from Cranmore House, a 17th century house which been a ruin for about a century. It lies at some distance back from Malone Road, hidden by chestnut trees. Although now nothing but a ruined shell, it may be the only surviving house in Belfast of this age. The name seems to be an anglicised form of Ir. An Crann Mór, the great tree.
Tradition says it was at Cranmore, beside Maryville, that King William rested when on his way to Belfast, and the tree where his horse was tied is still to be seen. Cranmore was formerly named Orange Grove, and was the residence of a family named Eccles [in the late 17th century]. The jug which King William drank out of and the bed he slept in were for a long time treasured in the house (Mary Lowry, The Story of Belfast and Its Surroundings). The name Orange Grove alludes to the association with William of Orange and is not to be understood literally.
Jonathan Bardon in his book Belfast: An Illustrated History refers to some gracious houses in an entirely rural setting including Cranmore House which he describes as the finest of these and was owned by a merchant called John Templeton who had a business at Bridge Street [in the late 18th / early 19th century].
Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved…Cranmore Gardens, Canmore Avenue, Randal Park for new streets off Cranmore Park on the property of Mr. James Winter. (Town Improvement Committee, 3rd November 1936).
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in March 2024.
- Further Information - -Cranmore House, photo by W A Green, 12th Sep 1888, in NMNI collections
King Williams Progress to the Boyne. No. 2, article in UJA on JSTOR, including a drawing of Cranmore
" } , { "id": 992, "pageID": "57319", "title": "Cranmore Park", "url" : "cranmore-park", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Cranmore Park - - - - BT9 - - - -Takes its name from Cranmore House, a 17th century house which been a ruin for about a century. It lies at some distance back from Malone Road, hidden by chestnut trees. Although now nothing but a ruined shell, it may be the only surviving house in Belfast of this age. The name seems to be an anglicised form of Ir. An Crann Mór, the great tree.
Tradition says it was at Cranmore, beside Maryville, that King William rested when on his way to Belfast, and the tree where his horse was tied is still to be seen. Cranmore was formerly named Orange Grove, and was the residence of a family named Eccles [in the late 17th century]. The jug which King William drank out of and the bed he slept in were for a long time treasured in the house (Mary Lowry, The Story of Belfast and Its Surroundings). The name Orange Grove alludes to the association with William of Orange and is not to be understood literally.
Jonathan Bardon in his book Belfast: An Illustrated History refers to some gracious houses in an entirely rural setting including Cranmore House which he describes as the finest of these and was owned by a merchant called John Templeton who had a business at Bridge Street [in the late 18th / early 19th century].
- Further Information - -Cranmore House, photo by W A Green, 12th Sep 1888, in NMNI collections
King Williams Progress to the Boyne. No. 2, article in UJA on JSTOR, including a drawing of Cranmore
" } , { "id": 993, "pageID": "57320", "title": "Craven Street", "url" : "craven-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Craven Street features in the 1858 BSD with nine addresses and the listing nine small houses. " } , { "id": 994, "pageID": "57321", "title": "Crawford Park", "url" : "crawford-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Tabled: Letter dated the 2nd May 1974 from William J. McCormick suggesting the name Crawford Park for the development by McCarroll & Steenson at Church Road, Castlereagh. RESOLVED that subject to the approval of the Post Office the name Crawford Park be approved for the above development. (23rd May 1974).
" } , { "id": 995, "pageID": "57322", "title": "Creeslough Court", "url" : "creeslough-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 999, "pageID": "57326", "title": "Creeve Walk / Siúlán na Craoibhe", "url" : "creeve-walk", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Creeve Walk / Siúlán na Craoibhe - - - - BT11 - - - - Creeve (An Chraobh) is a townland in Co. Monaghan." } , { "id": 1000, "pageID": "57327", "title": "Creevy Avenue", "url" : "creevy-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1002, "pageID": "57329", "title": "Cregagh Court", "url" : "cregagh-court", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Cregagh Court - - - - BT6 - - - -Cregagh comes from the Irish an Chreagaigh, the rocky place, which refers to the steeper ground in and near Cregagh Glen, rather than the flatter ground further north.
Cregagh Court is off Cregagh Road, almost opposite Haddington Gardens.
" } , { "id": 1003, "pageID": "57330", "title": "Cregagh Park", "url" : "cregagh-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - Cregagh Park - - - - BT6 - - - -Cregagh comes from the Irish an Chreagaigh, the rocky place, which refers to the steeper ground in and near Cregagh Glen, rather than the flatter ground further north.
Cregagh Park is parallel to the Outer Ring and is one of the few streets with the name that is totally situated in the townland of Cregagh.
" } , { "id": 1004, "pageID": "57331", "title": "Cregagh Park East", "url" : "cregagh-park-east", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Cregagh Park East - - - - BT6 - - - -Cregagh comes from the Irish an Chreagaigh, the rocky place, which refers to the steeper ground in and near Cregagh Glen, rather than the flatter ground further north.
Cregagh Park East is the eastward continuation of Cregagh Park and is one of the few streets with the name that is totally situated in the townland of Cregagh.
" } , { "id": 1005, "pageID": "57332", "title": "Cregagh Road", "url" : "cregagh-road", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Cregagh Road - - - - BT6 - - - -Cregagh comes from the Irish an Chreagaigh, the rocky place, which refers to the steeper ground in and near Cregagh Glen, rather than the flatter ground further north.
Cregagh Road is the continuation of Woodstock Road. The change of name occurs around the junction with Ravenhill Avenue. According to Marshall: The name comes from the fact that it leads to the Cregagh district. He continued: It will soon be improved out of all recognition to those who remember the little by-road that was barely of sufficient width for two vehicles to pass. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall) It is noteworthy that more of Cregagh Road is in the townland of Ballymaconaghy than in the towland of Cregagh.
" } , { "id": 1006, "pageID": "57333", "title": "Cregagh Street", "url" : "cregagh-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Cregagh Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Cregagh comes from the Irish an Chreagaigh, the rocky place, which refers to the steeper ground in and near Cregagh Glen, rather than the flatter ground further north.
Resolved—That on the application of the owner, Sir Daniel Dixon, a new street on his property, situate off Cregagh Road, be named Cregagh Street. (11th May 1898).
" } , { "id": 1007, "pageID": "57334", "title": "Crescent Gardens", "url" : "crescent-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1008, "pageID": "57335", "title": "Cricklewood Crescent", "url" : "cricklewood-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1959", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1959 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of the Laganvale Estate Brick and Terra Cotta Works Ltd. to name new street on their property situated off Cricklewood Park and Sharman Rd, as follows: Sharman Road (continuation of), Cricklewood Park (continuation of), Cricklewood Crescent, Marylebone Park. (11th August 1959)." } , { "id": 1009, "pageID": "57336", "title": "Cricklewood Park", "url" : "cricklewood-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1946", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1946 - - - - Adverting to minutes of last meeting the committee considered the question of naming of new streets. …The committee also approved of the application of the Lagan Vila State Brick and Terra Cotta Works Limited for the naming of two new streets at Stranmillis, Vauxhall Park and Cricklewood Park, respectively”. (3rd December 1946)." } , { "id": 1010, "pageID": "57337", "title": "Crimea Close", "url" : "crimea-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1011, "pageID": "57338", "title": "Crimea Court", "url" : "crimea-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1012, "pageID": "57339", "title": "Crimea Street", "url" : "crimea-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Crimea Street takes its name from the Crimean War between Britain and Russia (1854-1856). It features in the 1858-1859 BSD (Henderson) with two addresses listed." } , { "id": 1013, "pageID": "57340", "title": "Croaghan Gardens", "url" : "croaghan-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - ...the Northern Ireland Housing Trust had street Andersonstown estate named Croaghan Close, which was altered to Croaghan Gardens. Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 03 April 1954. Croaghan is a forest walk near Ballycastle." } , { "id": 1014, "pageID": "57342", "title": "Croft Court", "url" : "croft-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Another influence from Scotland. It is a small agricultural unit." } , { "id": 1015, "pageID": "57343", "title": "Cromac Avenue", "url" : "cromac-avenue", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Cromac Avenue - - - - BT7 - - - -Cromac Avenue is part of Ormeau Business Park on the site of the old gasworks.
The district surrounding or adjoining the Owen Varra (Blackstaff river) is Cromac, meaning a sloping or bending place, and possibly refers to the old crooked course of the river. It was noted for its woods, which were not cleared till the latter half of the 18th century. One of the chief enemies of the Plantation settlers was the wolves. These dangerous animals had enormously increased during the war (1593-1603), and Cromac woods must have been one of their haunts, to the detriment and annoyance of Sir Arthur Chichesters newly-settled town of Belfast. Wolfhill, on the opposite side of the city, preserved their memory, and is traditionally one of the places where the last wolf in Ireland is said to have been killed. Lendricks map of Co Antrim, 1760, shows Cromac along the Lagan, between the Blackstaff and Stramnillis, It was earlier known as Ballycromoke. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
" } , { "id": 1016, "pageID": "57344", "title": "Cromac Place", "url" : "cromac-place", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Cromac Place - - - - BT7 - - - -Cromac Avenue is part of Ormeau Business Park on the site of the old gasworks.
This area was according to Marshall surrounding or adjoining the Owen Varra (Blackstaff River). The name refers to a sloping or bending place and possibly refers to the old crooked course of the river. It was noted for its woods which were not cleared until the latter half of the 18th century. Lendrick’s map of Co Antrim (1780) shows Cromac along the Lagan, between the Blackstaff and Stranmillis. It was earlier known as ‘Ballycromoke. (Marshall). It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832.
" } , { "id": 1017, "pageID": "57345", "title": "Cromac Quay", "url" : "cromac-quay", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Cromac Quay - - - - BT7 - - - -Cromac Avenue is part of Ormeau Business Park on the site of the old gasworks.
The district surrounding or adjoining the Owen Varra (Blackstaff river) is Cromac, meaning a sloping or bending place, and possibly refers to the old crooked course of the river. It was noted for its woods, which were not cleared till the latter half of the 18th century. One of the chief enemies of the Plantation settlers was the wolves. These dangerous animals had enormously increased during the war (1593-1603), and Cromac woods must have been one of their haunts, to the detriment and annoyance of Sir Arthur Chichesters newly-settled town of Belfast. Wolfhill, on the opposite side of the city, preserved their memory, and is traditionally one of the places where the last wolf in Ireland is said to have been killed. Lendricks map of Co Antrim, 1760, shows Cromac along the Lagan, between the Blackstaff and Stramnillis, It was earlier known as Ballycromoke. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
" } , { "id": 1018, "pageID": "57346", "title": "Cromac Square", "url" : "cromac-square", "intro" : "BT2", "content" : " - Cromac Square - - - - BT2 - - - -Cromac Square is at the junction of Cromac Street and East Bridge Street.
That the new square near Cromac Street be called Cromac Square. (18 July 1888).
The district surrounding or adjoining the Owen Varra (Blackstaff river) is Cromac, meaning a sloping or bending place, and possibly refers to the old crooked course of the river. It was noted for its woods, which were not cleared till the latter half of the 18th century. One of the chief enemies of the Plantation settlers was the wolves. These dangerous animals had enormously increased during the war (1593-1603), and Cromac woods must have been one of their haunts, to the detriment and annoyance of Sir Arthur Chichesters newly-settled town of Belfast. Wolfhill, on the opposite side of the city, preserved their memory, and is traditionally one of the places where the last wolf in Ireland is said to have been killed. Lendricks map of Co Antrim, 1760, shows Cromac along the Lagan, between the Blackstaff and Stramnillis, It was earlier known as Ballycromoke. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
" } , { "id": 1019, "pageID": "57347", "title": "Cromac Street / Sráid Chromóige", "url" : "cromac-street", "intro" : "BT2; year approved: 1844", "content" : " - Cromac Street / Sráid Chromóige - - - - BT2 - - - -Cromac is from the Irish cromóg meaning little bend. Marshall related the name to the banks of the crooked Owenvarra (Blackstaff), a tributary of the Lagan which is culverted in the city nowadays (Origin of Some of Belfasts Street Names, p. 9). However, it seems more likely that it refers to a bend or bends in the River Lagan itself and the spit of land on the west bank (Co. Antrim side) hemmed in by the river. Deirdre Uí Fhlannagáin suggested it was the pronounced bend roughly where the Albert Bridge stands today, or possibly the stretch of river from here back to the Ormeau Bridge (Béal Feirste agus áitainmneacha laistigh, 1982). It appears twice on James Williamsons 1791 map of Belfast: Cromack Dock is on the north bank of the Blackstaff where it enters the Lagan, while Cromack Wood is immediately south of the Blackstaff. Ballicromoge was a townland name in the 17th century but the area is now shared between Town Parks and Malone Lower.
[Cromac] was noted for its woods, which were not cleared till the latter half of the 18th century. One of the chief enemies of the Plantation settlers was the wolves. These dangerous animals had enormously increased during the war (1593-1603), and Cromac woods must have been one of their haunts, to the detriment and annoyance of Sir Arthur Chichesters newly-settled town of Belfast. Wolfhill, on the opposite side of the city, preserved their memory, and is traditionally one of the places where the last wolf in Ireland is said to have been killed. Lendricks map of Co Antrim, 1760, shows Cromac along the Lagan, between the Blackstaff and Stranmillis. It was earlier known as Ballycromoke (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 06/01/1941).
Town plans of the late 18th century marked The Mall, a promenade which began roughly where the south end of Cromac Street is today, and led north-west to the White Linen Hall. This does not correspond to the line of any modern road. The Mall Fields stretched south-west of this road roughly to the modern site of Great Victoria Street Station.
- Further Information - -View of Belfast from Cromack Water Mill, 1805, NMNI Collections
" } , { "id": 1020, "pageID": "57348", "title": "Cromwell Road", "url" : "cromwell-road", "intro" : "BT7; first appears: 1877 (BPUD)", "content" : " - Cromwell Road - - - - BT7 - - - - It is likely this road takes its name from Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) who led the English armies against King Charles I during the English Civil War. He went on to rule the British Isles from 1653 until his death in 1658. He was also commander of the English campaign in Ireland in 1649-1650 when his forces defeated the Confederate and Royalist coalition in Ireland bringing an end to the Irish Confederate Wars. The street next to it is called Ireton Street. Henry Ireton was married to Oliver Cromwell's daughter Bridget. " } , { "id": 1021, "pageID": "57349", "title": "Crosby Street", "url" : "crosby-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1879", "content" : " - - BT13 - - - -Resolved that the streets near Percy Street as described in Mr Alexanders letter be named Wigton Street, Crosby Street, Penrith Street, Lorton Street and Forsythe Street. (12th March 1879).
" } , { "id": 1022, "pageID": "57350", "title": "Cross Parade", "url" : "cross-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - - The Surveyor having suggested the name 'Cross Parade' for the new street from Park Road to Ulster Cricket Ground Minutes, Improvement Committee, 2nd February 1898." } , { "id": 1023, "pageID": "57351", "title": "Crosscollyer Street", "url" : "crosscollyer-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - - Crosscollyer Street Owner: Mr John Tompson - four new streets situate off Limestone Road - Mileriver Street, Crosscollyer Street, Limestone Street, Mountcollyer Street. TIC, Minutes, 9th March 1898." } , { "id": 1024, "pageID": "57352", "title": "Crossland Court", "url" : "crossland-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 1025, "pageID": "57353", "title": "Crossland Street", "url" : "crossland-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 1026, "pageID": "57354", "title": "Crumlin Gardens", "url" : "crumlin-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 1027, "pageID": "57355", "title": "Crumlin Road", "url" : "crumlin-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -The road gets its name as being the road from Belfast to the village of Crumlin. Crumlin Road features as Crumlin Road New (Top of Donegall street) in the 1850 edition of Henderson’s Belfast Street Directory. It includes this reference: New Court House.
That Messrs. Wm. Ewart & Sons, Limited, be informed in answer to their letter of 16th inst. that if all the owners of property in Ewarts Buildings will sign an application to change the name of that street to Ewart Street, the Committee will favourably consider the same. (24th December 1890)
That on the application of the owners Messrs R. J. McConnell & Co., a new street on their property situate off Crumlin Road be named ‘Harrybrook Street’. (15th November 1893).
" } , { "id": 1028, "pageID": "57356", "title": "Crystal Street", "url" : "crystal-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 1029, "pageID": "57357", "title": "CS Lewis Square", "url" : "cs-lewis-square", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - CS Lewis Square - - - - BT4 - - - -Opened in November 2016, this public square is named after the famous writer C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) who was born in East Belfast. Best known for his series The Chronicles of Narnia, Clive Staples Lewis was also a literary scholar and lay theologian.
See Martin Magills blog on street names connected with Lewis: https://www.belfaststreetnames.com/streets-of-cs-lewis/
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/biography/C-S-Lewis
" } , { "id": 1030, "pageID": "57358", "title": "Cuan Parade", "url" : "cuan-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1938", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1938 - - - - Resolved--That the names Woodvale Crescent, Woodvale Avenue, Cuan Parade, Workman Avenue, and Forth Parade be approved for new streets off Springfield Road on the property of Mr. Hugh Murphy. (Wednesday, 16th February, 1938." } , { "id": 1031, "pageID": "57359", "title": "Cuba Walk", "url" : "cuba-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 1032, "pageID": "57360", "title": "Cullingtree Meadows", "url" : "cullingtree-meadows", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Cullingtree Meadows - - - - BT12 - - - -Clanmil Housing and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust recently approached pupils at St Joseph’s Primary School and members of the West Belfast 50+ Forum in search of an original name for a new supported housing development for older people living with dementia. Work is well underway on the construction of the new scheme on the site of the former Grovetree House residential home on Cullingtree Road, just off the Grosvenor Road. The project is a partnership between Clanmil Housing and the Belfast Trust and will provide 30 contemporary, high quality self-contained apartments for older people living with dementia in a supported living environment. ...After much deliberation a judging panel made up of representatives from Clanmil, the Trust, and the local community have decided that when completed this Autumn the new housing scheme will be called Cullingtree Meadows, bringing together ideas suggested by Caragh McBride and Caitlin Albarando. Caragh and Caitlin who are in P7 at St Joseph’s were presented with gift vouchers at a special school assembly on 7 June by Elma Greer from Age Friendly Belfast who kindly sponsored the competition prizes. Runner up Conor Dougan, also a pupil at the school, received a prize too. (Press Release 7 June 2017).
Cullingtree Place features in the 1850 edition of Henderson’s Belfast Street Directory.
" } , { "id": 1033, "pageID": "57361", "title": "Cullingtree Road / Bóthar na Cuileanntraí", "url" : "cullingtree-road", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Cullingtree Road / Bóthar na Cuileanntraí - - - - BT12 - - - -Cullingtree Place features in the Matiers Belfast Directory 1835-1836.
Councillor Henderson referred to the fact that Hutchinson Street is a continuation of Cullingtree Street, and suggested that the entire street be known as Cullingtree Street. The City Surveyor was instructed to report on the matter. (23rd June 1931).
" } , { "id": 1034, "pageID": "57362", "title": "Culmore Gardens", "url" : "culmore-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Is a village/townland in County Derry." } , { "id": 1035, "pageID": "57363", "title": "Cultra Street", "url" : "cultra-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 1036, "pageID": "57364", "title": "Cumberland Street", "url" : "cumberland-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1865", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1865 - - - - “Resolved that the application of John Alexander and Co dated 31st ultimo for permission to name the New Streets leading from Northumberland Street to Dover Street as under: the one next to the Shankill Road, Westmoreland Street, the one adjoining St Luke’s Church - Cumberland Street and the street leading from Divis Street to Coates’ Street - Hastings Street be granted” 2nd August 1865. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877 refers to Cumberland Street intersecting under the street name Carlow Street. This may refer to a Duke of Cumberland. Clerkin in his book on Dublin Street Names states that Cumberland Street North/South were called after William Augustus (1721-65) and that Cumberland Street South was already in existence on a map in 1756. The time line for Cumberland Street Belfast would suggest a later Duke, Prince Ernest Augustus (1771–1851) (later King of Hanover), the fifth son and eighth child of King George III of the United Kingdom and King of Hanover. The Dukedom became a double dukedom in 1799." } , { "id": 1037, "pageID": "57365", "title": "Cumberland Walk", "url" : "cumberland-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 1038, "pageID": "57366", "title": "Cupar Street / Sráid Chúbair", "url" : "cupar-street", "intro" : "BT13; year first recorded: 1858-1859 ", "content" : " - Cupar Street / Sráid Chúbair - - - - BT13 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1039, "pageID": "57367", "title": "Cupar Street Lower / Sráid Chúbair Íochtarach", "url" : "cupar-street-lower", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Cupar Street Lower / Sráid Chúbair Íochtarach - - - - BT13 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1040, "pageID": "57368", "title": "Cupar Way", "url" : "cupar-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 1041, "pageID": "57369", "title": "Curtis Street", "url" : "curtis-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Memorial read dated 22nd Inst. from Business Proprietors in the vicinity of Curtis Street, asking to have the name of that street changed as the present name is prejudicial to trade. Resolved – That the application be granted and that the Surveyor be instructed to report at next meeting as to a suitable name for the street. (30th July 1907).
That on the application of the owners the street situate off York Street, hitherto called Curtis Street, be named Greer Street. (6th August 1907).
Letter read, dated 9th inst., from Messrs. Kirker Greer & Co. Ltd., stating that they are the principal owners of property on Curtis Street and they object to the proposal to change the name of the street to Green Street. Resolved – That a copy of the communication be forwarded to the parties who asked that the change should be made, and in the meantime the resolutions of 30th ult. and 6th inst. on the subject be not acted upon. (13th August 1907).
" } , { "id": 1042, "pageID": "57370", "title": "Curzon Street", "url" : "curzon-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Curzon Street - - - - BT7 - - - -
It is possible that this street was named after George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston. His maiden speech in the House of Commons in 1886 was mostly an attack on Home Rule and Irish Nationalism. Another possibility is that it belongs to a cluster of streets in this neighbourhood named after Royal Navy admirals—Cadogan Street, Collingwood Avenue/Road and Penrose Street—in which case it would commemorate Admiral Henry Curzon (1765-1846). The apparent tight themed cluster of four names speaks in favour of a name honouring Admiral Curzon. On the other hand, it must be borne in mind that Curzon Street was named more than half a century after his death, whereas Marquess Curzon was active in politics at this very time. The matter is, therefore, unresolved.
That on the application of the owners, the Martin Estates Company Ltd, two new streets on their property situate off Donegall Road be named Kitchener Street and Loudan Street and three new streets on their property, situate off Agincourt Avenue, Collingwood Avenue, Cadogan Street and Curzon Street. (12th October 1898).
Curzon Street is listed in The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1899 with the additional description indicating the left hand side of the street was still being built.
" } , { "id": 1043, "pageID": "57371", "title": "Cussick Street", "url" : "cussick-street", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Cussick Street - - - - BT9 - - - -Cussick Street (Off Lisburn Road) features in The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864.
This entry requires further research to discover the origins of the name and when it was officially named.
" } , { "id": 1044, "pageID": "57372", "title": "Custom House Square", "url" : "custom-house-square", "intro" : "BT1; year approved: 1869", "content" : " - Custom House Square - - - - BT1 - - - -Resolved that the street between the Custom House and the Northern Bank be called Custom House Square. ((28th April 1869).
" } , { "id": 1045, "pageID": "57373", "title": "Cutters Lane", "url" : "cutters-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - " } , { "id": 1046, "pageID": "57374", "title": "Cyprus Avenue", "url" : "cyprus-avenue", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1901", "content" : " - Cyprus Avenue - - - - BT5 - - - -In the Congress held at Berlin in 1878 to settle the final peace terms, Turkey ceded the island of Cyprus to Great Britain, and this gave us Cyprus Avenue, Gardens, Park, and Street. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941.
Cyprus Avenue is familiar to many beyond Belfast as the title of a song by Van Morrison from his 1968 album Astral Weeks. In August 2015 he gave two open-air concerts in Cyprus Avenue to mark his 70th birthday. Oddly, he did not sing Cyprus Avenue in either show, although he did sing On Hyndford Street, which namechecks Cyprus Avenue, along with numerous other streets and landmarks of East Belfast, which Morrison knows from his childhood.
That the names Cyprus Avenue, Cyprus Park, Cyprus Gardens, Sunbury Avenue, Sandford Avenue and Kirkliston Drive be adopted for the Streets hitherto known thereby on property off North Road and Beersbridge Road in the added area and that the Works Committee be requested to erect Street signs in the places indicated by the Surveyor (Improvement Committee, 16th April 1901).
- Further Information - - https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/congress-berlin" } , { "id": 1047, "pageID": "57375", "title": "Cyprus Gardens", "url" : "cyprus-gardens", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Cyprus Gardens - - - - BT5 - - - - “In the Congress held at Berlin in 1878 to settle the final peace terms, Turkey ceded the island of Cyprus to Great Britain, and this gave us Cyprus Avenue, Gardens, Park, and Street”. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941. that the names Cyprus Avenue, Cyprus Park, Cyprus Gardens, Sunbury Avenue, Sandford Avenue and Kirkliston Drive be adopted for the Streets hitherto known thereby on property off North Road and Beersbridge Road in the added area and that the Works Committee be requested to erect Street signs in the places indicated by the Surveyor. (Improvement Committee, 16th April 1901). - Further Information - - https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/congress-berlin" } , { "id": 1048, "pageID": "57376", "title": "Cyprus Park", "url" : "cyprus-park", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Cyprus Park - - - - BT5 - - - - “In the Congress held at Berlin in 1878 to settle the final peace terms, Turkey ceded the island of Cyprus to Great Britain, and this gave us Cyprus Avenue, Gardens, Park, and Street”. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941. that the names Cyprus Avenue, Cyprus Park, Cyprus Gardens, Sunbury Avenue, Sandford Avenue and Kirkliston Drive be adopted for the Streets hitherto known thereby on property off North Road and Beersbridge Road in the added area and that the Works Committee be requested to erect Street signs in the places indicated by the Surveyor. (Improvement Committee, 16th April 1901). - Further Information - - https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/congress-berlin" } , { "id": 1049, "pageID": "57377", "title": "Daisyfield Street", "url" : "daisyfield-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs. R. J. McConnell & Co., a new street on their property situate off Crimea Street be named Daisyfield Street.... (24th September 1890)
" } , { "id": 1050, "pageID": "57378", "title": "Dalebrook Avenue", "url" : "dalebrook-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1051, "pageID": "57379", "title": "Dalebrook Park", "url" : "dalebrook-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1052, "pageID": "57380", "title": "Dalry Park", "url" : "dalry-park", "intro" : " BT5", "content" : " - Dalry Park - - - - BT5 - - - -Dalry Park is in the Tullycarnet/Gilnahirk pocket off the King’s Road. That wider Tullycarnet housing estate was laid out by the Northern Ireland Housing Trust between 1966 and 1970, with final phases completed in the early 1970s by the new Housing Executive—so Dalry Park’s street name approval falls in that late-1960s window. Contemporary council and transport mapping for the area shows the street in place by the time those plans were drawn up.
The micro-area uses a Scottish placename theme—nearby streets include Kinross Avenue and Granton Park—and Belfast has a long tradition of adopting Scottish names for streets. Dalry matches that theme (there’s a Dalry in Edinburgh and one in North Ayrshire), and the word itself is commonly explained from Scottish Gaelic dail + ruigh (haugh/field at the slope). In short, Dalry Park was almost certainly chosen to continue the Scottish naming motif used across that 1960s estate.
" } , { "id": 1053, "pageID": "57381", "title": "Dalton Street", "url" : "dalton-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1054, "pageID": "57382", "title": "Damascus Street", "url" : "damascus-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1892", "content" : " - Damascus Street - - - - BT7 - - - -That on the application of Mr James Rea a new street on his property situate off Agincourt Street next to Cairo Street be named Damascus Street. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1892).
Application of the owner: Mr Thomas Rea four new streets property situate off Agincourt Avenue: Carmel Street, Palestine Street, Jerusalem Street, Damascus Street. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 24th August, 1898 - these streets being continuations of streets already thus named.
Damascus is the capital of Syria. It is among the oldest cities in the world, dating back to the 3rd millennium B.C. It is the oldest continuously inhabited capital city in the world.
The motivation for the street-name is explained by Marshall as follows: Holy Land: About 1890 Sir Robert J. McConnell, estate agent, and James Rea, a builder of small house property, went together on a trip to Egypt and Palestine. Upon their return James Rea commenced building on a still unoccupied portion of the Plains. With his Oriental tour fresh in mind he named some of the streets after places he had visited, viz. Carmel Street, Cairo Street, Damascus Street, Jerusalem Street, and Palestine Street. (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/01/1941).
" } , { "id": 1055, "pageID": "57383", "title": "Danesfort", "url" : "danesfort", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Danesfort - - - - BT9 - - - -Clanwilliam House was built for Samuel Barbour, a linen thread manufacturer in 1864 by William Joseph Barre. Clanwilliam is a barony in Co. Tipperary. The name was changed in the 1870s to Danesfort House. The building now houses the US Consulate-General in Northern Ireland.
The house was built on what had previously been known as Pleasure-House Hill - apparently on the site of an old rath or fort. During the progress of excavating the ground for the building, several ancient urns and celts or hatchets were found. They were subsequently mounted and exhibited in cabinets in the library by the first owner of the house (Belfast Telegraph, 04/03/2004). These items, known as the Malone Hoard, included a number of very large polished stone axe heads, which are now displayed in the Ulster Museum. They are made of porcellanite, a rare mineral only found in Ireland at two locations, both in north Co. Antrim. They are believed to be ritual items since they are too heavy to have been of practical use.
The name Danesfort reflects a commonly held belief up to the 19th century that many prehistoric monuments were the work of Vikings.
- Further Information - -BBC - A History of the World - Object : The Malone Hoard
" } , { "id": 1056, "pageID": "57384", "title": "Danesfort Park Central", "url" : "danesfort-park-central", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Danesfort Park Central - - - - BT9 - - - -Clanwilliam House was built for Samuel Barbour, a linen thread manufacturer in 1864 by William Joseph Barre. Clanwilliam is a barony in Co. Tipperary. The name was changed in the 1870s to Danesfort House.
Danesfort was built on what had previously been known as Pleasure-House Hill - apparently on the site of an old rath or fort. During the progress of excavating the ground for the building, several ancient urns and celts or hatchets were found. They were subsequently mounted and exhibited in cabinets in the library by the first owner of the house (Belfast Telegraph, 04/03/2004). The name reflects a common belief up to the 19th century that many prehistoric monuments were the work of Vikings.
- Further Information - -BBC - A History of the World - Object : The Malone Hoard
" } , { "id": 1057, "pageID": "57385", "title": "Danesfort Park Close", "url" : "danesfort-park-close", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Danesfort Park Close - - - - BT9 - - - -Clanwilliam House was built for Samuel Barbour, a linen thread manufacturer in 1864 by William Joseph Barre. Clanwilliam is a barony in Co. Tipperary. The name was changed in the 1870s to Danesfort House.
Danesfort was built on what had previously been known as Pleasure-House Hill - apparently on the site of an old rath or fort. During the progress of excavating the ground for the building, several ancient urns and celts or hatchets were found. They were subsequently mounted and exhibited in cabinets in the library by the first owner of the house (Belfast Telegraph, 04/03/2004). The name reflects a common belief up to the 19th century that many prehistoric monuments were the work of Vikings.
- Further Information - -BBC - A History of the World - Object : The Malone Hoard
" } , { "id": 1058, "pageID": "57386", "title": "Danesfort Park Court", "url" : "danesfort-park-court", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Danesfort Park Court - - - - BT9 - - - -Clanwilliam House was built for Samuel Barbour, a linen thread manufacturer in 1864 by William Joseph Barre. Clanwilliam is a barony in Co. Tipperary. The name was changed in the 1870s to Danesfort House.
Danesfort was built on what had previously been known as Pleasure-House Hill - apparently on the site of an old rath or fort. During the progress of excavating the ground for the building, several ancient urns and celts or hatchets were found. They were subsequently mounted and exhibited in cabinets in the library by the first owner of the house (Belfast Telegraph, 04/03/2004). The name reflects a common belief up to the 19th century that many prehistoric monuments were the work of Vikings.
- Further Information - -BBC - A History of the World - Object : The Malone Hoard
" } , { "id": 1059, "pageID": "57387", "title": "Danesfort Park Drive", "url" : "danesfort-park-drive", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Danesfort Park Drive - - - - BT9 - - - -Clanwilliam House was built for Samuel Barbour, a linen thread manufacturer in 1864 by William Joseph Barre. Clanwilliam is a barony in Co. Tipperary. The name was changed in the 1870s to Danesfort House.
Danesfort was built on what had previously been known as Pleasure-House Hill - apparently on the site of an old rath or fort. During the progress of excavating the ground for the building, several ancient urns and celts or hatchets were found. They were subsequently mounted and exhibited in cabinets in the library by the first owner of the house (Belfast Telegraph, 04/03/2004). The name reflects a common belief up to the 19th century that many prehistoric monuments were the work of Vikings.
- Further Information - -BBC - A History of the World - Object : The Malone Hoard
" } , { "id": 1060, "pageID": "57388", "title": "Danesfort Park Mount", "url" : "danesfort-park-mount", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Danesfort Park Mount - - - - BT9 - - - -Clanwilliam House was built for Samuel Barbour, a linen thread manufacturer in 1864 by William Joseph Barre. Clanwilliam is a barony in Co. Tipperary. The name was changed in the 1870s to Danesfort House.
Danesfort was built on what had previously been known as Pleasure-House Hill - apparently on the site of an old rath or fort. During the progress of excavating the ground for the building, several ancient urns and celts or hatchets were found. They were subsequently mounted and exhibited in cabinets in the library by the first owner of the house (Belfast Telegraph, 04/03/2004). The name reflects a common belief up to the 19th century that many prehistoric monuments were the work of Vikings.
- Further Information - -BBC - A History of the World - Object : The Malone Hoard
" } , { "id": 1061, "pageID": "57389", "title": "Danesfort Park North", "url" : "danesfort-park-north", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Danesfort Park North - - - - BT9 - - - -Clanwilliam House was built for Samuel Barbour, a linen thread manufacturer in 1864 by William Joseph Barre. Clanwilliam is a barony in Co. Tipperary. The name was changed in the 1870s to Danesfort House.
Danesfort was built on what had previously been known as Pleasure-House Hill - apparently on the site of an old rath or fort. During the progress of excavating the ground for the building, several ancient urns and celts or hatchets were found. They were subsequently mounted and exhibited in cabinets in the library by the first owner of the house (Belfast Telegraph, 04/03/2004). The name reflects a common belief up to the 19th century that many prehistoric monuments were the work of Vikings.
- Further Information - -BBC - A History of the World - Object : The Malone Hoard
" } , { "id": 1062, "pageID": "57390", "title": "Danesfort Park Place", "url" : "danesfort-park-place", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Danesfort Park Place - - - - BT9 - - - -Clanwilliam House was built for Samuel Barbour, a linen thread manufacturer in 1864 by William Joseph Barre. Clanwilliam is a barony in Co. Tipperary. The name was changed in the 1870s to Danesfort House.
Danesfort was built on what had previously been known as Pleasure-House Hill - apparently on the site of an old rath or fort. During the progress of excavating the ground for the building, several ancient urns and celts or hatchets were found. They were subsequently mounted and exhibited in cabinets in the library by the first owner of the house (Belfast Telegraph, 04/03/2004). The name reflects a common belief up to the 19th century that many prehistoric monuments were the work of Vikings.
- Further Information - -BBC - A History of the World - Object : The Malone Hoard
" } , { "id": 1063, "pageID": "57391", "title": "Danesfort Park South", "url" : "danesfort-park-south", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Danesfort Park South - - - - BT9 - - - -Clanwilliam House was built for Samuel Barbour, a linen thread manufacturer in 1864 by William Joseph Barre. Clanwilliam is a barony in Co. Tipperary. The name was changed in the 1870s to Danesfort House.
Danesfort was built on what had previously been known as Pleasure-House Hill - apparently on the site of an old rath or fort. During the progress of excavating the ground for the building, several ancient urns and celts or hatchets were found. They were subsequently mounted and exhibited in cabinets in the library by the first owner of the house (Belfast Telegraph, 04/03/2004). The name reflects a common belief up to the 19th century that many prehistoric monuments were the work of Vikings.
- Further Information - -BBC - A History of the World - Object : The Malone Hoard
" } , { "id": 1064, "pageID": "57392", "title": "Danesfort Park West", "url" : "danesfort-park-west", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Danesfort Park West - - - - BT9 - - - -Clanwilliam House was built for Samuel Barbour, a linen thread manufacturer in 1864 by William Joseph Barre. Clanwilliam is a barony in Co. Tipperary. The name was changed in the 1870s to Danesfort House.
Danesfort was built on what had previously been known as Pleasure-House Hill - apparently on the site of an old rath or fort. During the progress of excavating the ground for the building, several ancient urns and celts or hatchets were found. They were subsequently mounted and exhibited in cabinets in the library by the first owner of the house (Belfast Telegraph, 04/03/2004). The name reflects a common belief up to the 19th century that many prehistoric monuments were the work of Vikings.
- Further Information - -BBC - A History of the World - Object : The Malone Hoard
" } , { "id": 1065, "pageID": "57393", "title": "Danesfort Park Wood", "url" : "danesfort-park-wood", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Danesfort Park Wood - - - - BT9 - - - -Clanwilliam House was built for Samuel Barbour, a linen thread manufacturer in 1864 by William Joseph Barre. Clanwilliam is a barony in Co. Tipperary. The name was changed in the 1870s to Danesfort House.
Danesfort was built on what had previously been known as Pleasure-House Hill - apparently on the site of an old rath or fort. During the progress of excavating the ground for the building, several ancient urns and celts or hatchets were found. They were subsequently mounted and exhibited in cabinets in the library by the first owner of the house (Belfast Telegraph, 04/03/2004). The name reflects a common belief up to the 19th century that many prehistoric monuments were the work of Vikings.
- Further Information - -BBC - A History of the World - Object : The Malone Hoard
" } , { "id": 1066, "pageID": "57394", "title": "Danube Street", "url" : "danube-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1877", "content" : " - Danube Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of Mr Blackiston Houston three new streets be named Langley Street, Danube Street, McCandless Street as shown on his sketch but that the other names being duplicates cannot be accepted. (27th June 1877).
" } , { "id": 1067, "pageID": "57395", "title": "Daphne Street", "url" : "daphne-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1893", "content" : " - Daphne Street - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owner Sir Daniel Dixon six new streets on his property situate off Blackstaff Road be named Fortuna Street, Egreria Street Daphne Street, Pandora Street Euterpe Street and Thalia Street; four new streets off Beersbridge Road be named Flora Street, Foxglove Street, Heatherbell Street and Mayflower Street and two new streets off Woodstock Road be named Redcar Street Mashona Street and that he be requested to submit another name in lieu of Killean Street as there is already a street with an almost similar name in the City. (Town Improvement Committee, 25th October 1893)
On the application of Mr. William McVicker, it was resolved – that a new street at his property, situated off Donegall Road, be named Daphne Street. (30th October 1928)
Daphne Street shares a name with Δάφνη, meaning ‘laurel’, a mythological Greek naiad, a variety of nymph associated with fountains, wells, springs, streams, brooks and other bodies of freshwater. Her parentage is disputed in the mythological texts, but mostly share the idea that she was the daughter of a river god. Daphne’s myth is similarly mixed, but the general narrative has her receiving the unwanted attention of Apollo, who has been cured by Cupid. Rather than succumb to these forced advances, Daphne asked for her father’s help, and he turned her into a laurel tree to escape Apollo. (CANI)
" } , { "id": 1068, "pageID": "57396", "title": "Dargan Crescent", "url" : "dargan-crescent", "intro" : "BT3", "content" : " - Dargan Crescent - - - - BT3 - - - -Dargan Crescent, Dargan Drive and Dargan Road are called after the engineer William Dargan (1799–1867), who, amongst many other achievements, oversaw the improvements on Belfast Harbour. When it was first completed, the new channel was first called Dargans Channel, before it was renamed the Victoria Channel. Similarly, Dargans Island was renamed Queens Island. He is particularly noted for his contribution to building the railway network throughout Ireland. When a new railway bridge was built across the River Lagan in 1994 it was named the Dargan Railway Bridge.
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 1069, "pageID": "57397", "title": "Dargan Drive", "url" : "dargan-drive", "intro" : "BT3", "content" : " - Dargan Drive - - - - BT3 - - - -Dargan Crescent, Dargan Drive and Dargan Road are called after the engineer William Dargan (1799–1867), who, amongst many other achievements, oversaw the improvements on Belfast Harbour. When it was first completed, the new channel was first called Dargans Channel, before it was renamed the Victoria Channel. Similarly, Dargans Island was renamed Queens Island. He is particularly noted for his contribution to building the railway network throughout Ireland. When a new railway bridge was built across the River Lagan in 1994 it was named the Dargan Railway Bridge.
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 1070, "pageID": "57398", "title": "Dargan Road", "url" : "dargan-road", "intro" : "BT3", "content" : " - Dargan Road - - - - BT3 - - - -Dargan Crescent, Dargan Drive and Dargan Road are called after the engineer William Dargan (1799–1867), who, amongst many other achievements, oversaw the improvements on Belfast Harbour. When it was first completed, the new channel was first called Dargans Channel, before it was renamed the Victoria Channel. Similarly, Dargans Island was renamed Queens Island. He is particularly noted for his contribution to building the railway network throughout Ireland. When a new railway bridge was built across the River Lagan in 1994 it was named the Dargan Railway Bridge.
- Further Information - - https://www.dib.ie/biography/dargan-william-a2407." } , { "id": 1071, "pageID": "57399", "title": "Dart Hill / Cnoc Shliabh Dart", "url" : "dart-hill", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Dart Hill / Cnoc Shliabh Dart - - - - BT11 - - - -Part of a group of streets named after mountains in Ulster. Dart Mountain in County Tyrone is the second highest peak in the Sperrin Mountains at 619m.
" } , { "id": 1072, "pageID": "57400", "title": "David Street / Sráid Dhaibhéid", "url" : "david-street", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - David Street / Sráid Dhaibhéid - - - - BT13 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1073, "pageID": "57401", "title": "Dawson Street", "url" : "dawson-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved that the new street from Antrim Road towards Messrs Whitworths be named Dawson Street. (28th June 1876).
" } , { "id": 1074, "pageID": "57402", "title": "Dayton Street", "url" : "dayton-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -
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" } , { "id": 1075, "pageID": "57403", "title": "De Beere Court", "url" : "de-beere-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1076, "pageID": "57404", "title": "Deacon Street", "url" : "deacon-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1905", "content" : " - Deacon Street - - - - BT15 - - - -That the application of the owner, Mr Henry Crawford, to name a new street on his property situate off North Queen Street, Deacon Street be granted. (Improvement Committee, 3rd January 1905).
Read Memorial from owners of property in Deacon Street asking to have the name of that street changed to Deacon Drive. Resolved — That Mr. Patrick Crilly be informed on behalf of the Memorialists that the Committee cannot see their way to accede to the application. (16th March 1909).
Resolved – That on the application of the owner the name Deanby Gardens be approved for a new street on the property of Mrs. Bertha McCaughey, situate off Oldpark Road at Cliftonville Circus. (22nd March 1927)
" } , { "id": 1078, "pageID": "57406", "title": "Dee Street", "url" : "dee-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1873", "content" : " - Dee Street - - - - Year approved: 1873 - - - -That the application of Messrs Thomas Dixon and Sons for permission to name five streets in Ballymacarrett ‘Dee Street’, Humber Street, Trent Street, Mersey Street, and Severn Street be granted. (TIC, 26 November 1873). That on application of the owners of property the Council be recommended to change the name of Club Row Lane to Dee Street. (4th September 1889).
" } , { "id": 1079, "pageID": "57407", "title": "Deerpark Court", "url" : "deerpark-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Oldpark and Deerpark take us back to the first deerpark in Belfast, which was enclosed by Sir Arthur Chichester in the first decade of the 17th century. According to the Plantation Commissioners this park was three miles in circumference. It was enclosed and contained a fortified house, which was occupied by a park ranger. Around 1641 the deepark fell into disuse and was replaced by another at Cromac. The original deerpark then became known as Old Park. In April 1755 David Lyons, a merchant, was granted a lease for 'a part of the Old Deer Park, commonly called and known by the name of Old Park.' The Lyons family built a mid-Georgian house and George Benn wrote in 1877 that Old Park was 'a beautiful rural home, with fine gardens and trees and a convenient distance from 'the madding crowd.' Now, in our time, the forty-two acres of which the demesne consists are advertised to be let in lots for villas and streets, which will doubtless be the case in our time.' From the blog of Nelson McCausland. " } , { "id": 1080, "pageID": "57408", "title": "Deerpark Drive", "url" : "deerpark-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Deerpark Drive - - - - BT14 - - - -Oldpark and Deerpark take us back to the first deerpark in Belfast, which was enclosed by Sir Arthur Chichester in the first decade of the 17th century. According to the Plantation Commissioners this park was three miles in circumference. It was enclosed and contained a fortified house, which was occupied by a park ranger. Around 1641 the deepark fell into disuse and was replaced by another at Cromac. The original deerpark then became known as Old Park. In April 1755 David Lyons, a merchant, was granted a lease for a part of the Old Deer Park, commonly called and known by the name of Old Park. The Lyons family built a mid-Georgian house and George Benn wrote in 1877 that Old Park was a beautiful rural home, with fine gardens and trees and a convenient distance from the madding crowd. Now, in our time, the forty-two acres of which the demesne consists are advertised to be let in lots for villas and streets, which will doubtless be the case in our time. From the blog of Nelson McCausland.
On the application of Messrs. Frederick and Henry McKibbin, 9 Donegall Square South, it was. Resolved - That the names Deerpark Road and Deerpark Drive be approved for two new streets on their property, situate off Oldpark Road. (3rd April 1928).
" } , { "id": 1081, "pageID": "57409", "title": "Deerpark Gardens", "url" : "deerpark-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1965", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1965 - - - - Oldpark and Deerpark take us back to the first deerpark in Belfast, which was enclosed by Sir Arthur Chichester in the first decade of the 17th century. According to the Plantation Commissioners this park was three miles in circumference. It was enclosed and contained a fortified house, which was occupied by a park ranger. Around 1641 the deepark fell into disuse and was replaced by another at Cromac. The original deerpark then became known as Old Park. In April 1755 David Lyons, a merchant, was granted a lease for 'a part of the Old Deer Park, commonly called and known by the name of Old Park.' The Lyons family built a mid-Georgian house and George Benn wrote in 1877 that Old Park was 'a beautiful rural home, with fine gardens and trees and a convenient distance from 'the madding crowd.' Now, in our time, the forty-two acres of which the demesne consists are advertised to be let in lots for villas and streets, which will doubtless be the case in our time.' From the blog of Nelson McCausland. “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of Deerpark Estates Ltd. to name new streets at Deerpark Road, ‘Deerpark Gardens’, and ‘Deerpark Parade’.” Minutes, Improvement Committee, 12th October 1965." } , { "id": 1082, "pageID": "57410", "title": "Deerpark Grove", "url" : "deerpark-grove", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1966", "content" : " - Deerpark Grove - - - - BT14 - - - -Oldpark and Deerpark take us back to the first deerpark in Belfast, which was enclosed by Sir Arthur Chichester in the first decade of the 17th century. According to the Plantation Commissioners this park was three miles in circumference. It was enclosed and contained a fortified house, which was occupied by a park ranger. Around 1641 the deepark fell into disuse and was replaced by another at Cromac. The original deerpark then became known as Old Park. In April 1755 David Lyons, a merchant, was granted a lease for a part of the Old Deer Park, commonly called and known by the name of Old Park. The Lyons family built a mid-Georgian house and George Benn wrote in 1877 that Old Park was a beautiful rural home, with fine gardens and trees and a convenient distance from the madding crowd. Now, in our time, the forty-two acres of which the demesne consists are advertised to be let in lots for villas and streets, which will doubtless be the case in our time. From the blog of Nelson McCausland. On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of under noted proposals to name new streets as stated: ... Anthony Bedford Trust Investment Co. Ltd. - new street off Deerpark Road ‘Deerpark Grove’ . Minutes, Improvement Committee, 13th September 1966.
" } , { "id": 1083, "pageID": "57411", "title": "Deerpark Mews", "url" : "deerpark-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1084, "pageID": "57412", "title": "Deerpark Parade", "url" : "deerpark-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1965", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1965 - - - - Oldpark and Deerpark take us back to the first deerpark in Belfast, which was enclosed by Sir Arthur Chichester in the first decade of the 17th century. According to the Plantation Commissioners this park was three miles in circumference. It was enclosed and contained a fortified house, which was occupied by a park ranger. Around 1641 the deepark fell into disuse and was replaced by another at Cromac. The original deerpark then became known as Old Park. In April 1755 David Lyons, a merchant, was granted a lease for 'a part of the Old Deer Park, commonly called and known by the name of Old Park.' The Lyons family built a mid-Georgian house and George Benn wrote in 1877 that Old Park was 'a beautiful rural home, with fine gardens and trees and a convenient distance from 'the madding crowd.' Now, in our time, the forty-two acres of which the demesne consists are advertised to be let in lots for villas and streets, which will doubtless be the case in our time.' From the blog of Nelson McCausland. “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of Deerpark Estates Ltd. to name new streets at Deerpark Road, ‘Deerpark Gardens’, and ‘Deerpark Parade’.” Minutes, Improvement Committee, 12th October 1965." } , { "id": 1085, "pageID": "57413", "title": "Deerpark Road", "url" : "deerpark-road", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1906", "content" : " - Deerpark Road - - - - BT14 - - - -Oldpark and Deerpark take us back to the first deerpark in Belfast, which was enclosed by Sir Arthur Chichester in the first decade of the 17th century. According to the Plantation Commissioners this park was three miles in circumference. It was enclosed and contained a fortified house, which was occupied by a park ranger. Around 1641 the deepark fell into disuse and was replaced by another at Cromac. The original deerpark then became known as Old Park. In April 1755 David Lyons, a merchant, was granted a lease for a part of the Old Deer Park, commonly called and known by the name of Old Park. The Lyons family built a mid-Georgian house and George Benn wrote in 1877 that Old Park was a beautiful rural home, with fine gardens and trees and a convenient distance from the madding crowd. Now, in our time, the forty-two acres of which the demesne consists are advertised to be let in lots for villas and streets, which will doubtless be the case in our time. From the blog of Nelson McCausland.
That on the application of the owners, Messrs the Oldpark Development Co Ltd, a rew street on their property situate off Alliance Avenue be named Deerpark Road. (Improvement Committee, 2nd October 1906).
On the application of Messrs. Frederick and Henry McKibbin, 9 Donegall Square South, it was. Resolved - That the names Deerpark Road and Deerpark Drive be approved for two new streets on their property, situate off Oldpark Road. (3rd April 1928).
" } , { "id": 1086, "pageID": "57414", "title": "Dehra Grove", "url" : "dehra-grove", "intro" : "Year approved: 1955", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1955 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee submitted a request from the Housing Committee for approval of the name Dehra Grove for a new street on their property situated off Sydenham Ave. (22nd November 1955). It is likely this name comes from Dehra Lodge which was on Sydenham Avenue. It is listed in the 1880 The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. " } , { "id": 1087, "pageID": "57415", "title": "Delamont Park", "url" : "delamont-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1088, "pageID": "57416", "title": "Delaware Street", "url" : "delaware-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Delaware Street - - - - BT6 - - - - Application of the owner: Mr Thomas Crozier, 184 Ravenhill Road two new streets situate off Ravenhill Road be named Toronto Street and Delaware Street. Minutes, TIC, 23 March 1898. " } , { "id": 1089, "pageID": "57417", "title": "Delhi Parade", "url" : "delhi-parade", "intro" : "BT7; Year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Delhi Parade - - - - BT7 - - - -Delhi Parade had been previously called Golconda Street. Named after Delhi, now the largest city in India (combined population of New Delhi and Old Delhi). Under British rule it was the capital of India, but since independence in 1947 the capital is specifically New Delhi, the modern part of the city.
The dust and smoke of the war with Russia had scarcely settled down before the Indian Mutiny broke out in 1857. We have Cawnpore Street, Lucknow Street, Havelock Street and Place, Lawrence Street, and Outram Street. Delhi Street probably comes from the same source, but was built much later. Empire Battle Memories, John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941.
Delhi Parade, like Delhi Street, is part of a group of streets off Ormeau Road with names related to the Indian sub-continent, popularly known as the Punjab. See also Agra Street, Baroda Drive / Parade / Street, Candahar Street, Burmah Street, Herat Street and Ava Street (Tempan 2024, p. 123).
On the application of the owners of property, it was Resolved – That the street between Delhi Street and Ava Avenue, formerly known as Golconda Street, be known as Delhi Parade. (21st August 1928)
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 25 April 1894 indicate the naming of five new streets off Ormeau Road: Delhi Street, Candahar Street, Golconda Street, Herat Street and Elgin Street.
- Further Information - - https://www.britannica.com/place/Delhi" } , { "id": 1090, "pageID": "57418", "title": "Delhi Street", "url" : "delhi-street", "intro" : "BT7; Year approved: 1894", "content" : " - Delhi Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Named after Delhi, now the largest city in India (combined population of New Delhi and Old Delhi). Under British rule it was the capital of India, but since independence in 1947 the capital is specifically New Delhi, the modern part of the city.
The dust and smoke of the war with Russia had scarcely settled down before the Indian Mutiny broke out in 1857. We have Cawnpore Street, Lucknow Street, Havelock Street and Place, Lawrence Street, and Outram Street. Delhi Street probably comes from the same source, but was built much later. Empire Battle Memories, John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941.
Delhi Street / Parade is part of a group of streets off Ormeau Road with names related to the Indian sub-continent, popularly known as the Punjab. See also Agra Street, Baroda Drive / Parade / Street, Candahar Street, Burmah Street, Herat Street and Ava Street (Tempan 2024, p. 123).
On the application of the owners of property it was resolved that the following names for new streets be approved of: ...‘Delhi Street’, ‘Candahar Street’, ‘Golconda Street’, and ‘Herat Street’ for four streets on Mr. David Coates’s property at Ormeau Road. (11th April 1894).
- Further Information - - https://www.britannica.com/place/Delhi" } , { "id": 1091, "pageID": "57419", "title": "Denewood Drive / Céide Choill na Foithre", "url" : "denewood-drive", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1949", "content" : " - Denewood Drive / Céide Choill na Foithre - - - - BT11 - - - - The Committee acceded to the application of Mrs. Margaret H. Neill for the naming of streets on the Clonallon Estate - Clonallon Gardens and Clonallon Park, and that of the Windsor Development Co., Ltd., for the naming of a thoroughfare at Andersonstown—Denewood Drive. (Improvement Committee, 8th March 1949)." } , { "id": 1092, "pageID": "57420", "title": "Denewood Park / Páirc Choill na Foithre", "url" : "denewood-park", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1939", "content" : " - Denewood Park / Páirc Choill na Foithre - - - - BT11 - - - - Resolved that that the name Denewood Park be approved for a new street off Glen Road, on the property of the Windsor Development Co. Ltd. (21st March 1939). 1939 Belfast Street Directory refers to Denewood Park intersecting Andersonstown Park." } , { "id": 1093, "pageID": "57421", "title": "Denmark Street", "url" : "denmark-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1884", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1884 - - - - Resolved that the new street running from Carlisle Circus to Lodge Road be named ‘Denmark Street’.” 20th January 1864. Marshall believes this street was called to commemorate the marriage of King Edward VII to Princess Alexandria of Denmark. This marriage took place in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on March 10, 1863. " } , { "id": 1094, "pageID": "57422", "title": "Dennet End", "url" : "dennet-end", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1095, "pageID": "57423", "title": "Denorrton Park", "url" : "denorrton-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1926", "content" : " - Denorrton Park - - - - BT4 - - - -A rather unusual and puzzling name. It may be tempting to explain it as containing French de, but one would expect this to be followed by a space and there is no surname or place-name spelt *Norrton, with two RRs. A more likely explanation is as a portmanteau name consisting of three elements: DEN + ORR + TON. This development was built on the site of the former residence of the shipbuilder and politician Gustav Wolff (1834-1913). He named his house The Den, a pun on his surname (wolves live in a den). The following two elements seem to come from the name of a property developer called Robert Orr Templeton. His name appears as a contact in a number of advertisements for property to let in East Belfast, including one mentioning Denorrton Park specifically in the Belfast Telegraph, Saturday 01/01/1927, p. 1.
Resolved – That Mr. R. Orr Templeton be informed in reply to his application dated 8th inst., that the Committee cannot see their way to approve of the name Denorrton Park for new street on his property situate off Holywood Road, and request him to submit another name therefor. (15th June 1926)
Submitted application, dated 25th inst., from Mr. R. Orr Templeton to have new street on his property situate off Holywood Road, named Denorrton Park, and it was Resolved – That the application be granted. (30th November 1926).
" } , { "id": 1096, "pageID": "57424", "title": "Deramore Avenue", "url" : "deramore-avenue", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1888", "content" : " - Deramore Avenue - - - - BT7 - - - -That, on the application of Messrs H & J Martin, a new street off Ormeau Road opposite South Parade be named Deramore Avenue. (6 June 1888).
We surmise this street may have been called after Lord Deramore Thomas Bateson who was the son of Sir Robert Bateson, 1st Baronet, of Belvoir Park, County Down. In 1885 he was created Baron Deramore, of Belvoir. These words were spoken at Belvoir Park Manor which he owned: The following was reported in the Belfast News-Letter – Friday 04 December 1885: My Lord We, your Lordship’s tenants, on your Moira, Newtownbreda; Malone, and Tullyard estates, together with your friends in these immediate neighbourhoods, desire to convey to your Lordship and Lady Deramore our warmest congratulations on your having received from our Most Gracious Sovereign – the dignity of a peerage of the United Kingdom. We consider this high honour is enhanced owing to its being offered by the Queen without solicitation on your part–(hear, hear) -and we rejoice that the peerage has been conferred, not merely on you personally, but that her Majesty has been graciously pleased to attach to the patent a remainder continuing the dignity to your brother and his heirs, this perpetuating the honour in a family universally esteemed for their many excellent qualities.
In view of the fact that Deramore Avenue is situated in the Ormeau Road district, while other streets with the name Deramore are in the Malone Road district, the City Surveyor was instructed to confer with the owners of property in Deramore Avenue with a view to the name of this thoroughfare being changed to avoid confusion. (10th June 1930).
" } , { "id": 1097, "pageID": "57425", "title": "Deramore Drive", "url" : "deramore-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - We surmise the Deramore streets may have been called after Lord Deramore Thomas Bateson who was the son of Sir Robert Bateson, 1st Baronet, of Belvoir Park, County Down. In 1885 he was created Baron Deramore, of Belvoir. These words were spoken at Belvoir Park Manor which he owned: The following was reported in the Belfast News-Letter – Friday 04 December 1885: “My Lord We, your Lordship’s tenants, on your Moira, Newtownbreda; Malone, and Tullyard estates, together with your friends in these immediate neighbourhoods, desire to convey to your Lordship and Lady Deramore our warmest congratulations on your having received from our Most Gracious Sovereign – the dignity of a peerage of the United Kingdom. We consider this high honour is enhanced owing to its being offered by the Queen without solicitation on your part–(hear, hear) -and we rejoice that the peerage has been conferred, not merely on you personally, but that her Majesty has been graciously pleased to attach to the patent a remainder continuing the dignity to your brother and his heirs, this perpetuating the honour in a family universally esteemed for their many excellent qualities.”" } , { "id": 1098, "pageID": "57426", "title": "Deramore Gardens", "url" : "deramore-gardens", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1927", "content" : " - Deramore Gardens - - - - BT7 - - - -We surmise this street may have been called after Lord Deramore Thomas Bateson who was the son of Sir Robert Bateson, 1st Baronet, of Belvoir Park, County Down. In 1885 he was created Baron Deramore, of Belvoir. These words were spoken at Belvoir Park Manor which he owned: The following was reported in the Belfast News-Letter – Friday 04 December 1885: My Lord We, your Lordship’s tenants, on your Moira, Newtownbreda; Malone, and Tullyard estates, together with your friends in these immediate neighbourhoods, desire to convey to your Lordship and Lady Deramore our warmest congratulations on your having received from our Most Gracious Sovereign – the dignity of a peerage of the United Kingdom. We consider this high honour is enhanced owing to its being offered by the Queen without solicitation on your part–(hear, hear) -and we rejoice that the peerage has been conferred, not merely on you personally, but that her Majesty has been graciously pleased to attach to the patent a remainder continuing the dignity to your brother and his heirs, this perpetuating the honour in a family universally esteemed for their many excellent qualities.
Submitted applications from Messrs. H. & J. Martin Ltd. to have the names Ailesbury Drive and Deramore Gardens approved for new streets on their property, situate off Haypark Avenue. Resolved – That the applications be granted. (20th September 1927).
We surmise this street may have been called after Lord Deramore Thomas Bateson who was the son of Sir Robert Bateson, 1st Baronet, of Belvoir Park, County Down. In 1885 he was created Baron Deramore, of Belvoir. These words were spoken at Belvoir Park Manor which he owned: The following was reported in the Belfast News-Letter – Friday 04 December 1885: My Lord We, your Lordship’s tenants, on your Moira, Newtownbreda; Malone, and Tullyard estates, together with your friends in these immediate neighbourhoods, desire to convey to your Lordship and Lady Deramore our warmest congratulations on your having received from our Most Gracious Sovereign – the dignity of a peerage of the United Kingdom. We consider this high honour is enhanced owing to its being offered by the Queen without solicitation on your part–(hear, hear) -and we rejoice that the peerage has been conferred, not merely on you personally, but that her Majesty has been graciously pleased to attach to the patent a remainder continuing the dignity to your brother and his heirs, this perpetuating the honour in a family universally esteemed for their many excellent qualities.
That on the application of the owners of property a new street off ...Malone Road be named Deramore Park South. (Improvement Committee, (19th December 1905).
" } , { "id": 1101, "pageID": "57429", "title": "Deramore Street", "url" : "deramore-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1886", "content" : " - Deramore Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Resolved that Messrs A. & J. Martin be informed that the Committee do not approve of such a short street as the one mentioned in their letter of the 9th inst. being called Deramore Avenue, but are willing to name the street Deramore Street. (11 August 1886).
That on the application of Messrs H. & J. Martin, a new street from Ormeau Road, to Haywood Avenue, be named Deramore Street. (25 August 1886)
Derramore was a residence in the townland of Ballynavalley. In the 1860 Ordnance Survey 6 map it was marked and named. In 1819 David Verner, younger brother of Thomas Verner, Collector of Excise at Belfast, was in occupation of Derrymore. (Carson, p25). Derramore: According to Fred Heatley and Hugh Dixon the earliest occupant of Derramore was David Verner the younger brother of Thomas Verner the Collector of Excise in Belfast. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators: Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors: Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon.
" } , { "id": 1102, "pageID": "57430", "title": "Derby Terrace", "url" : "derby-terrace", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - According to Carson, Derby Terrace and Street are both linked with Edward Geoffrey (1799 -1869), the 14th Earl of Derby. He was Chief Secretary for Ireland from 29 November 1830 – 29 March 1833. He was Prime Minister for a short time (28 June 1866 – 25 February 1868) before being suceeeded by Benjamin Disraeli. “They have… named two streets off Falls Road Dunlewey Street and Derby Street”. The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of 1 December 1879." } , { "id": 1103, "pageID": "57431", "title": "Derlett Street", "url" : "derlett-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Derlett Street - - - - BT7 - - - -That on the application of... Mr R. T. Martin..., a new street off Burmah Street be named Dirlett Street. (Minutes, TIC, 3rd January 1897).
" } , { "id": 1104, "pageID": "57432", "title": "Dermott Hill Drive", "url" : "dermott-hill-drive", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1965", "content" : " - Dermott Hill Drive - - - - BT12 - - - -On the recommendation of the Assistant City Surveyor the Committee .. also approved of a proposal of R. J. McDermott and Sons Ltd. to name new streets at Whiterock Road - Dermott Hill Road, Park Green, Gardens, Parade, Way, Grove and Drive. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 22nd June 1965.
" } , { "id": 1105, "pageID": "57433", "title": "Dermott Hill Gardens / Gairdíní Chnoc Dhiarmada", "url" : "dermott-hill-gardens", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1965", "content" : " - Dermott Hill Gardens / Gairdíní Chnoc Dhiarmada - - - - BT12 - - - -On the recommendation of the Assistant City Surveyor the Committee ...approved of a proposal of R. J. McDermott and Sons Ltd. to name new streets at Whiterock Road - Dermott Hill Road, Park Green, Gardens, Parade, Way, Grove and Drive. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 22nd June 1965.
" } , { "id": 1106, "pageID": "57434", "title": "Dermott Hill Green / Faiche Chnoc Dhiarmada", "url" : "dermott-hill-green", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1965", "content" : " - Dermott Hill Green / Faiche Chnoc Dhiarmada - - - - BT12 - - - -On the recommendation of the Assistant City Surveyor the Committee ...also approved of a proposal of R. J. McDermott and Sons Ltd. to name new streets at Whiterock Road - Dermott Hill Road, Park Green, Gardens, Parade, Way, Grove and Drive. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 22nd June 1965.
" } , { "id": 1107, "pageID": "57435", "title": "Dermott Hill Grove / Garrán Chnoc Dhiarmada", "url" : "dermott-hill-grove", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1965", "content" : " - Dermott Hill Grove / Garrán Chnoc Dhiarmada - - - - BT12 - - - -On the recommendation of the Assistant City Surveyor the Committee ...also approved of a proposal of R. J. McDermott and Sons Ltd. to name new streets at Whiterock Road - Dermott Hill Road, Park Green, Gardens, Parade, Way, Grove and Drive. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 22nd June 1965.
" } , { "id": 1108, "pageID": "57436", "title": "Dermott Hill Parade / Paráid Chnoc Dhiarmada", "url" : "dermott-hill-parade", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1965", "content" : " - Dermott Hill Parade / Paráid Chnoc Dhiarmada - - - - BT12 - - - -On the recommendation of the Assistant City Surveyor the Committee ... also approved of a proposal of R. J. McDermott and Sons Ltd. to name new streets at Whiterock Road - Dermott Hill Road, Park Green, Gardens, Parade, Way, Grove and Drive. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 22nd June 1965.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in January 2024.
" } , { "id": 1109, "pageID": "57437", "title": "Dermott Hill Park", "url" : "dermott-hill-park", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1965", "content" : " - Dermott Hill Park - - - - BT12 - - - -On the recommendation of the Assistant City Surveyor the Committee ... also approved of a proposal of R. J. McDermott and Sons Ltd. to name new streets at Whiterock Road - Dermott Hill Road, Park Green, Gardens, Parade, Way, Grove and Drive. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 22nd June 1965.
" } , { "id": 1110, "pageID": "57438", "title": "Dermott Hill Road / Bóthar Chnoc Dhiarmada", "url" : "dermott-hill-road", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1965", "content" : " - Dermott Hill Road / Bóthar Chnoc Dhiarmada - - - - BT12 - - - -On the recommendation of the Assistant City Surveyor the Committee ... also approved of a proposal of R. J. McDermott and Sons Ltd. to name new streets at Whiterock Road - Dermott Hill Road, Park Green, Gardens, Parade, Way, Grove and Drive. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 22nd June 1965.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in March 2024.
" } , { "id": 1111, "pageID": "57439", "title": "Dermott Hill Way / Bealach Chnoc Dhiarmada", "url" : "dermott-hill-way", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1965", "content" : " - Dermott Hill Way / Bealach Chnoc Dhiarmada - - - - BT12 - - - -On the recommendation of the Assistant City Surveyor the Committee ... also approved of a proposal of R. J. McDermott and Sons Ltd. to name new streets at Whiterock Road - Dermott Hill Road, Park Green, Gardens, Parade, Way, Grove and Drive. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 22nd June 1965.
" } , { "id": 1112, "pageID": "57440", "title": "Derryveagh Close", "url" : "derryveagh-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Derryveagh Mountains are the major mountain range in County Donegal." } , { "id": 1113, "pageID": "57441", "title": "Derryveagh Drive", "url" : "derryveagh-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Derryveagh Mountains are the major mountain range in County Donegal." } , { "id": 1114, "pageID": "57442", "title": "Derryveagh Mews", "url" : "derryveagh-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1115, "pageID": "57443", "title": "Derryvolgie Avenue", "url" : "derryvolgie-avenue", "intro" : "BT9; year first recorded: 1877", "content" : " - Derryvolgie Avenue - - - - Year first recorded: 1877 - - - -Ordnance Survey (1846-1862). The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1858-1859. According to Dean in his book on Ulster gate lodges the gate lodge to Derrievolgie House was built around 1858 by the architect Thomas Jackson. The house he states was built between 1856 and 1858 for Cranston Gregg who was at stages a builder, (Henderson’s Belfast Directory And Northern Repository 1846-1847) and by 1860 a ship owner. It was known as Derryvolgie House. This house was also the home of a tea and coffee merchant Forster Green who established Forster Green Hospital in 1895.
- Further Information - - http://www.ulsterancestry.com/free/ShowFreePage-85.html#gsc.tab=0." } , { "id": 1116, "pageID": "57444", "title": "Derryvolgie Mews", "url" : "derryvolgie-mews", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1998", "content" : " - Derryvolgie Mews - - - - Year approved: 1998 - - - -According to Dean in his book on Ulster gate lodges the gate lodge to Derrievolgie House was built around 1858 by the architect Thomas Jackson. The house he states was built between 1856 and 1858 for Cranston Gregg who was at stages a builder, (Henderson’s Belfast Directory And Northern Repository 1846-1847) and by 1860 a ship owner. It was known as Derryvolgie House. This house was also the home of a tea and coffee merchant Forster Green who established Forster Green Hospital in 1895. Derryvolgie Mews off 4 Derryvolgie Avenue was put forward by Mr. David Traynor, Michael Whitley Architects and accepted as the street name at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 14th December, 1998.
" } , { "id": 1117, "pageID": "57445", "title": "Derwent Street", "url" : "derwent-street", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1882", "content" : " - Derwent Street - - - - Year approved: 1882 - - - -That the following names be approvedfor new streets off Newtownards Road Solway, Derwent, Tweed, and Eden Streets... (Improvement Committee, 4th January 1882).
" } , { "id": 1118, "pageID": "57446", "title": "Devenish Court / Cúirt Dhaimhinse", "url" : "devenish-court", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Devenish Court / Cúirt Dhaimhinse - - - - BT13 - - - - awatiing information" } , { "id": 1119, "pageID": "57447", "title": "Devon Drive", "url" : "devon-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Devon Drive - - - - BT4 - - - -Resolved – That the name Devon Drive be approved for a new street on the property of Mr. Alexander Devon, situated off Devon Parade. (14th October 1930).
" } , { "id": 1120, "pageID": "57448", "title": "Devon Parade", "url" : "devon-parade", "intro" : "year approved: 1914", "content" : " - - -Submitted application from Mr. Alexander Devon to have a new street on his property, off Connsbrook Avenue, named Devon Parade and the Surveyor was instructed to report thereon. (24th March 1914).
An application from Mr. A. Devon to have a new street off Connsbrook Avenue named Devon Parade was considered and declined. (21st April 1914).
" } , { "id": 1121, "pageID": "57449", "title": "Devonshire Close / Clós Devonshire", "url" : "devonshire-close", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 2008", "content" : " - Devonshire Close / Clós Devonshire - - - - BT12 - - - - Devonshire Close Off Devonshire Street BT12 was proposed by the NIHE and accepted by the Health & Environmental Services Committee on 8th October, 2008." } , { "id": 1122, "pageID": "57450", "title": "Devonshire Place / Plás Devonshire", "url" : "devonshire-place", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Devonshire Place / Plás Devonshire - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1123, "pageID": "57451", "title": "Devonshire Street / Sráid Devonshire", "url" : "devonshire-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Devonshire Street / Sráid Devonshire - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … Street off north side of Grosvenor Street (near Falls Road) — Devonshire Street. (15th April 1874).
" } , { "id": 1124, "pageID": "57452", "title": "Dewey Street", "url" : "dewey-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr James Tate of Tennent Street 3 new streets on his property situate off Tennent Street be named Dewey Street, Santiago Street, Riga Street. Minutes, TIC, 31st August 1898.
" } , { "id": 1125, "pageID": "57453", "title": "Dhu Varren Crescent", "url" : "dhu-varren-crescent", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Dhu Varren Crescent - - - - BT13 - - - -Dhu Varren is a landscape feature, a low hill-brow SW of Portrush, and the name of a road which runs along it. The name appears to be a local name of Irish origin, but the anglicised form with Dhu is typical of Scottish names. On the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6 to the mile map there is a feature named Black Hill very close to this location. It seems likely that this name refers to the same feature or a related feature. The Irish form of Dhu Varren is given as Dúbhearn at logainm.ie This seems to mean black gap. A house named Craig Dhu Varren was built in this neighbourhood in the late 19th century.
Resolved.- That the following names submitted for new streets be approved:…Dhu Varren Crescent, Dhu Varren Park and Dhu Varren Parade for new streets off Ainsworth Drive on the property of Mr H.T. Armstrong. Ainsworth Parade for a new street off Ainsworth street on the property of Mr H.T. Armstrong. ... (14th August 1934).
" } , { "id": 1126, "pageID": "57454", "title": "Dhu Varren Parade", "url" : "dhu-varren-parade", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Dhu Varren Parade - - - - BT13 - - - -Dhu Varren is a landscape feature, a low hill-brow SW of Portrush, and the name of a road which runs along it. The name appears to be a local name of Irish origin, but the anglicised form with Dhu is typical of Scottish names. On the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6 to the mile map there is a feature named Black Hill very close to this location. It seems likely that this name refers to the same feature or a related feature. The Irish form of Dhu Varren is given as Dúbhearn at logainm.ie This seems to mean black gap. A house named Craig Dhu Varren was built in this neighbourhood in the late 19th century.
Resolved.- That the following names submitted for new streets be approved:…Dhu Varren Crescent, Dhu Varren Park and Dhu Varren Parade for new streets off Ainsworth Drive on the property of Mr H.T. Armstrong. Ainsworth Parade for a new street off Ainsworth street on the property of Mr H.T. Armstrong. ... (14th August 1934).
" } , { "id": 1127, "pageID": "57455", "title": "Dhu Varren Park", "url" : "dhu-varren-park", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Dhu Varren Park - - - - BT13 - - - -Dhu Varren is a landscape feature, a low hill-brow SW of Portrush, and the name of a road which runs along it. The name appears to be a local name of Irish origin, but the anglicised form with Dhu is typical of Scottish names. On the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6 to the mile map there is a feature named Black Hill very close to this location. It seems likely that this name refers to the same feature or a related feature. The Irish form of Dhu Varren is given as Dúbhearn at logainm.ie This seems to mean black gap. A house named Craig Dhu Varren was built in this neighbourhood in the late 19th century.
Resolved.- That the following names submitted for new streets be approved:…Dhu Varren Crescent, Dhu Varren Park and Dhu Varren Parade for new streets off Ainsworth Drive on the property of Mr H.T. Armstrong. Ainsworth Parade for a new street off Ainsworth street on the property of Mr H.T. Armstrong. ... (14th August 1934).
" } , { "id": 1128, "pageID": "57456", "title": "Diamond Avenue", "url" : "diamond-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1129, "pageID": "57457", "title": "Diamond Gardens", "url" : "diamond-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1130, "pageID": "57458", "title": "Diamond Grove", "url" : "diamond-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name Diamond Grove off Diamond Gardens proposed by the applicant: J. Smyth and Company was approved at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 10th March, 1997." } , { "id": 1131, "pageID": "57459", "title": "Dill Road", "url" : "dill-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street was called after Sir John Greer Dill (1881 - 1944). - Further Information - - http://www.newulsterbiography.co.uk/index.php/home/viewPerson/398" } , { "id": 1132, "pageID": "57460", "title": "Disraeli Close", "url" : "disraeli-close", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1997", "content" : " - Disraeli Close - - - - BT13 - - - -Like the older Disraeli Street, Disraeli Close was named from Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative statesman, Prime Minister 1868 and 1874-1880. Created Earl of Beaconsfield 1876 (John J. Marshall - Belfast Telegraph, 03/03/41, p. 4). Disraeli Street was named after the Prime Minister in the Story behind the street where you live by Michael McRitchie in Belfast News-Letter - Monday 23 September 1974.
Disraeli Close off Disraeli Street was proposed by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 11th August 1997.
" } , { "id": 1133, "pageID": "57461", "title": "Disraeli Court", "url" : "disraeli-court", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Disraeli Court - - - - BT13 - - - -Like the older Disraeli Street, Disraeli Court was named from Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative statesman, Prime Minister 1868 and 1874-1880. Created Earl of Beaconsfield 1876 (John J. Marshall - Belfast Telegraph, 03/03/41, p. 4). Disraeli Street was named after the Prime Minister in the Story behind the street where you live by Michael McRitchie in Belfast News-Letter - Monday 23 September 1974.
" } , { "id": 1134, "pageID": "57462", "title": "Disraeli Street", "url" : "disraeli-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Disraeli Street - - - - BT13 - - - -From Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative statesman, Prime Minister 1868 and 1874-1880. Created Earl of Beaconsfield 1876 (John J. Marshall - Belfast Telegraph, 03/03/41, p. 4). Disraeli Street was named after the Prime Minister in the Story behind the street where you live by Michael McRitchie in Belfast News-Letter - Monday 23 September 1974. Other streets connected with Disraeli include Lothair Avenue (from his novel of 1876), Hughenden Avenue (from Hughenden Manor, the estate he acquired by his wife) and Coningsby Street, now cleared, which was located in the Oldpark neighbourhood (after his 1844 novel Coningsby, or the New Generation).
Owner: Sir Daniel Dixon two new streets - his property situate off Disraeli Street - Fingal Street and Rathlin Street. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 27th July 1898.
" } , { "id": 1135, "pageID": "57463", "title": "Disraeli Walk", "url" : "disraeli-walk", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Disraeli Walk - - - - BT13 - - - -Like the older Disraeli Street, Disraeli Walk was named from Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative statesman, Prime Minister 1868 and 1874-1880. Created Earl of Beaconsfield 1876 (John J. Marshall - Belfast Telegraph, 03/03/41, p. 4). Disraeli Street was named after the Prime Minister in the Story behind the street where you live by Michael McRitchie in Belfast News-Letter - Monday 23 September 1974.
" } , { "id": 1136, "pageID": "57464", "title": "Distillery Court / Cúirt na Drioglainne", "url" : "distillery-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Distillery Court / Cúirt na Drioglainne - - - - BT12 - - - - The name comes its proximity to Distillery Street which in turn was named through proximity to Dunville's Whiskey Distillery which was built in 1869 by William Dunville. The Company ceased to trade in 1937. The minutes of the Improvement Committee of 24 December 1873 indicate the naming of streets off Grosvenor Street for Mr Jas. Ross - Blackwater Street, Linview Street, Little Grosvenor Street, Malt Street, Little Distillery Street. " } , { "id": 1137, "pageID": "57465", "title": "Distillery Street / Sráid na Drioglainne", "url" : "distillery-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Distillery Street / Sráid na Drioglainne - - - - BT12 - - - - Distillery Street, named through proximity to Dunville's Whiskey Distillery which was built in 1869 by William Dunville. The Company ceased to trade in 1937. The minutes of the Improvement Committee of 24 December 1873 indicate the naming of streets off Grosvenor Street for Mr Jas. Ross - Blackwater Street, Linview Street, Little Grosvenor Street, Malt Street, Little Distillery Street. The street name Blackwater Street is no longer in use, instead there is Blackwater Way which was named for its proximity to Blackwater Street. " } , { "id": 1138, "pageID": "57466", "title": "Divis Drive / Céide Dhuibhise", "url" : "divis-drive", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1906", "content" : " - Divis Drive / Céide Dhuibhise - - - - BT11 - - - -That on the application of the Martin Estate Co. the Council be recommended to change the name of a street on their property off Falls Road, from Baldoyle Street to Divis Drive. (28th August 1906).
It is possible that the name Black Mountain is in fact a translation of the Irish name Dubhais (from which we get Divis) and that originally Divis and Black Mountain were thought of as being all the one mountain, named from its highest peak, Dubhais. The Northern Ireland Place-Name Project @placenamesni. Divis Street is included in the 1843 Belfast Directory including the names of residents and businesses such as John Alexander and Co. flour millers and the Falls Mill Company. Divis is also the name of a townland.
- Further Information - - It is possible that the name 'Black Mountain' is in fact a translation of the Irish name Dubhais (from which we get Divis) and that originally Divis and Black Mountain were thought of as being all the one mountain, named from its highest peak, Dubhais. The Northern Ireland Place-Name Project @placenamesni." } , { "id": 1139, "pageID": "57467", "title": "Divis Street / Sráid Dhuibhise", "url" : "divis-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Divis Street / Sráid Dhuibhise - - - - BT12 - - - -It is possible that the name Black Mountain is in fact a translation of the Irish name Dubhais (from which we get Divis) and that originally Divis and Black Mountain were thought of as being all the one mountain, named from its highest peak, Dubhais. The Northern Ireland Place-Name Project @placenamesni.
The Irish language form only applies to part of the street.
" } , { "id": 1140, "pageID": "57468", "title": "Divis Tower", "url" : "divis-tower", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - It is possible that the name 'Black Mountain' is in fact a translation of the Irish name Dubhais (from which we get Divis) and that originally Divis and Black Mountain were thought of as being all the one mountain, named from its highest peak, Dubhais. The Northern Ireland Place-Name Project @placenamesni. " } , { "id": 1141, "pageID": "57469", "title": "Divismore Crescent / Corrán Dhuibhis Mhór", "url" : "divismore-crescent", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Divismore Crescent / Corrán Dhuibhis Mhór - - - - BT12 - - - - This street name can be traced by to its proximity to Divis. It is possible that the name 'Black Mountain' is in fact a translation of the Irish name Dubhais (from which we get Divis) and that originally Divis and Black Mountain were thought of as being all the one mountain, named from its highest peak, Dubhais. The Northern Ireland Place-Name Project @placenamesni. Further to minute of 3rd October last the Deputy City surveyor submitted an application from the Estate superintendent requesting this committee to approve of the under noted names for new throughfares on Corporation property situated off Whiterock Road and Springfield Rd: Ballymurphy Road, Ballymurphy Crescent, Ballymurphy Parade, Whitecliff Crescent, Whitecliff Parade, Whitecliff Drive, Glenalina Green, Glenalina Pass, Glenalina Road, Glenalina Crescent, Glenalina Gardens, Divismore Crescent, Westhill Way, Rock Grove, Westview Pass. On the recommendation of the deputy city surveyor, the committee approved of the names as outlined above. (14th November 1950). " } , { "id": 1142, "pageID": "57470", "title": "Divismore Park / Páirc Dhuibhis Mhór", "url" : "divismore-park", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1951", "content" : " - Divismore Park / Páirc Dhuibhis Mhór - - - - BT12 - - - - This street name can be traced by to its proximity to Divis. It is possible that the name 'Black Mountain' is in fact a translation of the Irish name Dubhais (from which we get Divis) and that originally Divis and Black Mountain were thought of as being all the one mountain, named from its highest peak, Dubhais. The Northern Ireland Place-Name Project @placenamesni. “The city surveyor submitted application from the estate Superintendent requesting this committee's approval of the names Divismore Park, Divismore Way, Ballymurphy Drive, Glenalina Rd (Extension) and Glenalina Park (In Lieu Of Glenalina Rd) for thoroughfares situated off Springfield Rd and Whiterock Rd. (30th October 1951)." } , { "id": 1143, "pageID": "57471", "title": "Dock Street", "url" : "dock-street", "intro" : "BT15; year first recorded: 1815, but first named c. 1830", "content" : " - Dock Street - - - - BT15 - - - -The name comes from its proximity to the Belfast Port. Like Ship Street, Dock Street existed in 1815 but was unnamed on Mason’s town plan of this year. It was named on a large scale Ordnance Survey map of Belfast, c. 1830 (IHTA xii, 13).
" } , { "id": 1144, "pageID": "57472", "title": "Donaldson Crescent", "url" : "donaldson-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1145, "pageID": "57473", "title": "Donard Street", "url" : "donard-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -On the application of the owners it was Resolved that the following names for new streets be approved of: ... Donard Street’ for a street on the property of Messrs R. J. McConnell & Company at Ravenhill Road. (18th April 1894).
" } , { "id": 1146, "pageID": "57474", "title": "Donegall Avenue", "url" : "donegall-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of Messrs H. & J. Martin Ltd a new street on their property situate off Donegall Road along the Great Northern Railway be named Donegall Avenue. (Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 15th September 1897).
The name Donegall appears in several places in Belfast. It is spelt with two Ls which goes back to the 17th century and how the Chichester family spelled it in those days. The family had considerable land in Co Donegal.
" } , { "id": 1147, "pageID": "57475", "title": "Donegall Gardens", "url" : "donegall-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Donegall part of the street name comes from the Donegall Family." } , { "id": 1148, "pageID": "57476", "title": "Donegall Lane", "url" : "donegall-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Donegall part of the street name comes from the Donegall Family." } , { "id": 1149, "pageID": "57477", "title": "Donegall Parade", "url" : "donegall-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Donegall part of the street name comes from the Donegall Family." } , { "id": 1150, "pageID": "57478", "title": "Donegall Park", "url" : "donegall-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Donegall part of the street name comes from the Donegall Family." } , { "id": 1151, "pageID": "57479", "title": "Donegall Park Avenue", "url" : "donegall-park-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owners a new street situate off Innisfayle Road be named Castle Avenue, and that the name Donegall Park Avenue be applied to a continuation of that Street. (23rd June 1903).
" } , { "id": 1152, "pageID": "57480", "title": "Donegall Park Gardens", "url" : "donegall-park-gardens", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 2018", "content" : " - Donegall Park Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - -Alskea Contracts Ltd have proposed Donegall Park Gardens for the new street name located off Antrim Road as the new development is located on the site of the Chapel of Resurrection which was built in 1869 by the third Marquis of Donegall. As well as the historical connection to the area, the new street is also in close proximity to Donegall Park Avenue. The second and third choice that have been proposed for the new street are Donegall Park Green and Donegall Park Square. (People and Communities Committee - Thursday, 12th April, 2018).
" } , { "id": 1153, "pageID": "57481", "title": "Donegall Pass", "url" : "donegall-pass", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Donegall Pass - - - - BT7 - - - - Donegall Pass was “one of the avenues or passes through Cromac Woods by Arthur, second Earl of Donegall in 1666. On a map dated 1795, it is marked “The Pass Loning”. (Carson p26) It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1835-1836 with a reference to Malone Road as an adjoining street. The 1839 edition of Martin’s Belfast Directory lists people living here." } , { "id": 1154, "pageID": "57482", "title": "Donegall Place", "url" : "donegall-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Donegall Place was laid out on what was up till then part of Belfast Castle Grounds. When the White Linen Hall was erected (1784-6) the new street was laid out as an approach to it. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 1155, "pageID": "57483", "title": "Donegall Quay", "url" : "donegall-quay", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Donegall part of the street name comes from the Donegall Family." } , { "id": 1156, "pageID": "57484", "title": "Donegall Road / Bóthar Dhún na nGall", "url" : "donegall-road", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1893", "content" : " - Donegall Road / Bóthar Dhún na nGall - - - - BT12 - - - -The road is named after the Marquess of Donegall from a family name whose family is found on several locations in Belfast. Donegall Road was once known as Blackstaff Lane, and later Blackstaff Road.
On the application of the owners of property, it was resolved That the Council be recommended to approve of the name of Wesley Place, and Blackstaff Road being changed to Donegall Rd. (27th December 1893).
The minutes of 27 December 1893 of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation state the following: On application of a large majority of the owners, your committee recommend that the names of Wesley Place and Blackstaff Road be done away and the name ‘Donegall Road’ be given to those two thoroughfares.
That on the application of the owner Mr. Wm. Easdale a new street on his property situate off Falls Road & Blackstaff Lane next Clowney River be named Alameda Street. (1st October 1901).
Submitted application from Mr. Wm. Easdale to have the name of Blackstaff Lane changed to Easdale Street, and referred to the Surveyor for report. (30th August 1910).
Resolved — That Mr. Wm. Easdale be informed in reply to his letter of 3rd inst., to the City Surveyor, relative to proposed change in the name of Blackstaff Lane, that the Officials of the Corporation cannot undertake to furnish him with the names of property owners in the street. (4th October 1910).
From one of his regular articles in the Belfast Telegraph John J Marshall wrote: Inhabitants of the district used to refer to this thoroughfare as up the Staff. It was changed on petition of the residents to Donegall Road, the old familiar name not being considered a name being sufficiently high class for this progressive thoroughfare. It is Blackstaff Road in the directory for 1894, and Donegall Road in the directory of 1895. Belfast Telegraph - Wednesday 08 January 1941.
The Irish language form only applies to part of the street.
" } , { "id": 1157, "pageID": "57485", "title": "Donegall Square East", "url" : "donegall-square-east", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1813", "content" : " - Donegall Square East - - - - BT1 - - - -Named after the Marquess of Donegall, head of the Chichester family and landlord of the town of Belfast. Donegall Square was planned as early as 1784 (Belfast News-Letter, 07/05/1784) in the time of the 5th Earl of Donegall, who later became the 1st Marquess (1739-99). 1784 also saw the opening of the White Linen Hall. However, the square was not laid out until the beginning of the 19th century, in the lifetime of the 2nd Marquess (1769-1844). The square was built around the Linen Hall, later replaced by the City Hall. Once completed, it became the new focal point of the town, replacing the Four Corners in this role.
The Marquess of Donegall was recorded in Griiffiths Valuation in 1862 as the landlord of the townland of Town Parks, parish of Shankill.
" } , { "id": 1158, "pageID": "57486", "title": "Donegall Square North", "url" : "donegall-square-north", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1806", "content" : " - Donegall Square North - - - - BT1 - - - -Named after the Marquess of Donegall, head of the Chichester family and landlord of the town of Belfast. Donegall Square was planned as early as 1784 (Belfast News-Letter, 07/05/1784) in the time of the 5th Earl of Donegall, who later became the 1st Marquess (1739-99). 1784 also saw the opening of the White Linen Hall. However, the square was not laid out until the beginning of the 19th century, in the lifetime of the 2nd Marquess (1769-1844). The square was built around the Linen Hall, later replaced by the City Hall. Once completed, it became the new focal point of the town, replacing the Four Corners in this role.
The north side of Donegall Square was the first side to be laid out. It was named South Parade c. 1800 but was called by its current name in 1806.
The Marquess of Donegall was recorded in Griiffiths Valuation in 1862 as the landlord of the townland of Town Parks, parish of Shankill.
The 1839 edition of Martin’s Belfast Directory lists people living here.
- Further Information - -View of Donegall Square North from Chichester Street, NMNI Collections
" } , { "id": 1159, "pageID": "57487", "title": "Donegall Square South", "url" : "donegall-square-south", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1808", "content" : " - Donegall Square South - - - - BT1 - - - -Named after the Marquess of Donegall, head of the Chichester family and landlord of the town of Belfast. Donegall Square was planned as early as 1784 (Belfast News-Letter, 07/05/1784) in the time of the 5th Earl of Donegall, who later became the 1st Marquess (1739-99). 1784 also saw the opening of the White Linen Hall. However, the square was not laid out until the beginning of the 19th century, in the lifetime of the 2nd Marquess (1769-1844). The square was built around the Linen Hall, later replaced by the City Hall. Once completed, it became the new focal point of the town, replacing the Four Corners in this role.
The Marquess of Donegall was recorded in Griiffiths Valuation in 1862 as the landlord of the townland of Town Parks, parish of Shankill.
" } , { "id": 1160, "pageID": "57488", "title": "Donegall Square West", "url" : "donegall-square-west", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1813", "content" : " - Donegall Square West - - - - BT1 - - - -Named after the Marquess of Donegall, head of the Chichester family and landlord of the town of Belfast. Donegall Square was planned as early as 1784 (Belfast News-Letter, 07/05/1784) in the time of the 5th Earl of Donegall, who later became the 1st Marquess (1739-99). 1784 also saw the opening of the White Linen Hall. However, the square was not laid out until the beginning of the 19th century, in the lifetime of the 2nd Marquess (1769-1844). The square was built around the Linen Hall, later replaced by the City Hall. Once completed, it became the new focal point of the town, replacing the Four Corners in this role.
The Marquess of Donegall was recorded in Griiffiths Valuation in 1862 as the landlord of the townland of Town Parks, parish of Shankill.
" } , { "id": 1161, "pageID": "57489", "title": "Donegall Street ", "url" : "donegall-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Prior to it being called Donegall Street, this was known as New Street. According to Barton it was planned and built by the architect Roger Mulholland. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832. " } , { "id": 1162, "pageID": "57490", "title": "Donegall Street Place", "url" : "donegall-street-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Donegall part of the street name comes from the Donegall Family. " } , { "id": 1163, "pageID": "57491", "title": "Donegore Gardens", "url" : "donegore-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Is listed in the list of streets in the 1967 street directory." } , { "id": 1164, "pageID": "57492", "title": "Donnybrook Court", "url" : "donnybrook-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1167, "pageID": "57495", "title": "Donovan Court", "url" : "donovan-court", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Donovan Court - - - - BT6 - - - - This street takes its name from its proximity to Donovan Parade which in turn comes from: Donovan, owned by the Duke of Portland, among a number of notable races, won the Derby in 1899. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 1168, "pageID": "57496", "title": "Donovan Parade", "url" : "donovan-parade", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Donovan Parade - - - - BT6 - - - -Donovan, owned by the Duke of Portland, among a number of notable races, won the Derby in 1899. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
The Committee again considered application, dated 26th ult., from Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart, Solicitors for the Blakiston-Houston Estate Company, that new streets on the above-mentioned estate be named Grand Parade, Ardpatrick Gardens, Blenheim Drive, Trigo Parade, Cicero Gardens, Pommern Parade, Ladas Drive, Ormonde Gardens and Donovan Parade. Resolved – That with the exception of Blenheim Drive the foregoing names be approved, and in the case of Blenheim Drive Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart be requested to submit another name for the Committee’s consideration, in view of the fact that a street having the name Blenheim Street is situated in another area of the city. (22nd July 1930).
" } , { "id": 1169, "pageID": "57497", "title": "Doon Cottages", "url" : "doon-cottages", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1170, "pageID": "57498", "title": "Doon End", "url" : "doon-end", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Doon End - - - - BT10 - - - -Most likely named after Doon Point, a headland on the east coast of Rathlin Island, Co. Antrim. However, there are several other places including the word Doon. Doon End forms part of the theme of Ulster headlands in this neighbourhoood of Finaghy.
" } , { "id": 1171, "pageID": "57499", "title": "Doon Road / Bóthar an Dúin", "url" : "doon-road", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Doon Road / Bóthar an Dúin - - - - BT11 - - - - Doon Road features in the 1967 list of streets. It clearly is connected with the “doon” part of Lenadoon." } , { "id": 1172, "pageID": "57500", "title": "Dorchester Park", "url" : "dorchester-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - That the name Strandburn Gardens be approved for a new street on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster, situated off Connsbrook Avenue, also that the names Dorchester Park and Rosemary Park be approved for new streets off Upper Malone Road on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster. (IC, 30th June 1936)." } , { "id": 1173, "pageID": "57501", "title": "Dorchester Street", "url" : "dorchester-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1893", "content" : " - Dorchester Street - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs H.J. Scott and Co. four new streets off Blackstaff Road [name later changed to Donegall Road] Abingdon Street, Barrington Street, Colchester Street and Dorchester Street. (8th November 1893).
All four streets can be found in the list of street names on the website for Leicester City Council.
- Further Information - - https://www.leicester.gov.uk/media/184421/list-of-streets.pdf" } , { "id": 1174, "pageID": "57502", "title": "Douglas Court", "url" : "douglas-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1179, "pageID": "57507", "title": "Downfine Gardens / Gairdíní Dhún Fionn", "url" : "downfine-gardens", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Downfine Gardens / Gairdíní Dhún Fionn - - - - BT11 - - - - Downfine Estate, named after the ancient townland, “Ballydownfine”. Baile Dhún Fionn townland of the white fort. " } , { "id": 1180, "pageID": "57508", "title": "Downfine Park / Páirc Dhún Fionn ", "url" : "downfine-park", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Downfine Park / Páirc Dhún Fionn - - - - BT11 - - - - Downfine Estate, named after the ancient townland, “Ballydownfine”. Baile Dhún Fionn townland of the white fort. " } , { "id": 1181, "pageID": "57509", "title": "Downfine Walk / Siúlán Dhún Fionn", "url" : "downfine-walk", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Downfine Walk / Siúlán Dhún Fionn - - - - BT11 - - - - Downfine Estate, named after the ancient townland, “Ballydownfine”. Baile Dhún Fionn townland of the white fort. " } , { "id": 1182, "pageID": "57510", "title": "Downshire Parade", "url" : "downshire-parade", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Downshire Parade - - - - BT6 - - - -In his book Belfast an Illustrated History Jonathan Bardon observes that the Marquis of Downshire opened up an estate at Creagh. Several streets in the area bear the Downshire name. The Marquess of Downshire was recorded in Griiffiths Valuation in 1862 as the landlord of Cregagh, the townland in which Downshire Parade is located. This was Arthur Hill, 4th Marquess of Downshire. His residence was Hillsborough Castle.
" } , { "id": 1183, "pageID": "57511", "title": "Downshire Park Central", "url" : "downshire-park-central", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Downshire Park Central - - - - BT6 - - - -In his book Belfast an Illustrated History Jonathan Bardon observes that the Marquis of Downshire opened up an estate at Creagh. Several streets in the area bear the Downshire name. The Marquess of Downshire was recorded in Griiffiths Valuation in 1862 as the landlord of Cregagh, the townland in which Downshire Park Central is located. This was Arthur Hill, 4th Marquess of Downshire. His residence was Hillsborough Castle.
" } , { "id": 1184, "pageID": "57512", "title": "Downshire Park East", "url" : "downshire-park-east", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Downshire Park East - - - - BT6 - - - -In his book Belfast an Illustrated History Jonathan Bardon observes that the Marquis of Downshire opened up an estate at Creagh. Several streets in the area bear the Downshire name. The Marquess of Downshire was recorded in Griiffiths Valuation in 1862 as the landlord of Cregagh, the townland in which Downshire Park East is located. This was Arthur Hill, 4th Marquess of Downshire. His residence was Hillsborough Castle.
" } , { "id": 1185, "pageID": "57513", "title": "Downshire Park North", "url" : "downshire-park-north", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Downshire Park North - - - - BT6 - - - -In his book Belfast an Illustrated History Jonathan Bardon observes that the Marquis of Downshire opened up an estate at Creagh. Several streets in the area bear the Downshire name. The Marquess of Downshire was recorded in Griiffiths Valuation in 1862 as the landlord of Cregagh, the townland in which Downshire Park North is located. This was Arthur Hill, 4th Marquess of Downshire. His residence was Hillsborough Castle.
" } , { "id": 1186, "pageID": "57514", "title": "Downshire Park South", "url" : "downshire-park-south", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Downshire Park South - - - - BT6 - - - -In his book Belfast an Illustrated History Jonathan Bardon observes that the Marquis of Downshire opened up an estate at Creagh. Several streets in the area bear the Downshire name. The Marquess of Downshire was recorded in Griiffiths Valuation in 1862 as the landlord of Cregagh, the townland in which Downshire Park South is located. This was Arthur Hill, 4th Marquess of Downshire. His residence was Hillsborough Castle.
" } , { "id": 1187, "pageID": "57515", "title": "Downshire Place", "url" : "downshire-place", "intro" : "BT2", "content" : " - Downshire Place - - - - BT2 - - - - Downshire Place – Great Victoria street features in the 1850 edition of Henderson’s Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 1188, "pageID": "57516", "title": "Downshire Road", "url" : "downshire-road", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Downshire Road - - - - BT6 - - - -In his book Belfast an Illustrated History Jonathan Bardon observes that the Marquis of Downshire opened up an estate at Creagh. Several streets in the area bear the Downshire name. The Marquess of Downshire was recorded in Griiffiths Valuation in 1862 as the landlord of Ballymaconaghy and Cregagh, the two townlands in which Downshire Road is located. This was Arthur Hill, 4th Marquess of Downshire. His residence was Hillsborough Castle.
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 1189, "pageID": "57517", "title": "Downview Avenue", "url" : "downview-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - - Downview Avenue Application of Mr James Stewart and Messrs Kerr and Lynas - new street situate off Antrim Road and Donegall Park - be named Downview Avenue. Minutes, TIC, 1st June 1898. On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the application of the Martin Estates Co. Ltd., for a new street in continuation of Downview Avenue to a point 37 yards east of Castle Gardens to be named Downview Avenue was approved. (Improvement Committee, 8th February 1949). " } , { "id": 1190, "pageID": "57518", "title": "Downview Drive", "url" : "downview-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1951", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1951 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of street names for properties as under noted-...Downview Drive for New Street off Donegal Park Ave. for the Estates Committee, Downview Crescent for a New Street off Downview Gardens for the Estates Committee. (17th April 1951)." } , { "id": 1191, "pageID": "57519", "title": "Downview Gardens", "url" : "downview-gardens", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Downview Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - - “Resolved that the following names for new streets be approved: ...Downview Gardens for New Street off Donegal Park Avenue on the property of Masters H&J Martin Ltd.... (22nd May 1934)." } , { "id": 1192, "pageID": "57520", "title": "Downview Lodge", "url" : "downview-lodge", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - From The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1900." } , { "id": 1193, "pageID": "57521", "title": "Downview Manor", "url" : "downview-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Downview Manor is a short residential street located off Downview Avenue in north Belfast, close to the junction with the Antrim Road and adjacent to Fortwilliam Golf Club. It forms part of later residential development within the established Downview area.
The name Downview Manor was formally approved by Belfast City Council in 2004. Approval appears in the minutes of the Health and Environmental Services Committee meeting held on Monday, 9 February 2004, under the heading Street Naming. The location is recorded as off Downview Avenue, and the applicant is listed as Whitemountain Construction Limited.
Downview Avenue itself was approved in 1898, following an application by Mr James Stewart and Messrs Kerr and Lynas for a new street situated off the Antrim Road and Donegall Park. A later application by the Martin Estates Co. Ltd. for a continuation of Downview Avenue was approved in 1949, extending the street eastwards towards Castle Gardens. Downview Manor takes its name from this established thoroughfare and reflects its location within the wider Downview district.
The choice of the suffix Manor is not explained in the committee minutes and reflects a modern residential naming convention commonly used in the marketing and promotion of housing developments.
• Street type: Residential street
• Area: Downview / Antrim Road area, north Belfast
• Postcode district: BT15
• Accessed from: Downview Avenue
• Year approved: 2004
• Applicant: Whitemountain Construction Limited
• Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee Minutes, 9 February 2004
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 1 June 1898
• Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes, 8 February 1949
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" } , { "id": 1195, "pageID": "57523", "title": "Downview Park", "url" : "downview-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1934", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1934 - - - - The city surveyor reported that pursuant the Minute of the 28th ult. Mr Robert McIntyre had submitted alternative names for new streets in the Belfast Castle estates as follows: Waterloo Park, Waterloo Park South, Waterloo Park North, Downview Park and Downview Park South. The committee, on the recommendation of the city surveyor, approved of these names...(11th September 1934).The city surveyor submitted a memorial from owners of premises in Downview Park South, requesting that the name of that street be changed to Downview Park. Also, an application from Messers James H. Barton and Sons to have the name of that portion of Downview Park which was situated within their property changed to Downview Park West. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to both applications. (8th September 1959)." } , { "id": 1196, "pageID": "57524", "title": "Downview Park West", "url" : "downview-park-west", "intro" : "Year approved: 1959", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1959 - - - - The city surveyor submitted a memorial from owners of premises in Downview Park South, requesting that the name of that street be changed to Downview Park. Also, an application from Messers James H. Barton and Sons to have the name of that portion of Downview Park which was situated within their property changed to Downview Park West. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to both applications. (8th September 1959)." } , { "id": 1197, "pageID": "57525", "title": "Drenia", "url" : "drenia", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1199, "pageID": "57527", "title": "Dromara Street / Sráid Dhroim mBearach", "url" : "dromara-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1904", "content" : " - Dromara Street / Sráid Dhroim mBearach - - - - BT4 - - - -Kinallen Court, Dromara Street and Artana Street all appear to have been developed around the same time which was in the early years of the twenty century from 1904-1908. The three names would appear to come from neighbouring townlands in County Down though the spelling of Artana is slightly different - Ardtanagh.
That on the application of the owner Mr Samuel Herald, three new sheets on his property, situate off Ormeau Road, be named Artana Street, Dromora Street and Kinallen Street. (Improvement Committee, 10th May 1904).
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" } , { "id": 1201, "pageID": "57529", "title": "Drummond Manor", "url" : "drummond-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Drummond Manor, Belfast
Drummond Manor is a short residential cul-de-sac off Finaghy Road South, near its junction with Redhill Manor, forming part of a small pocket of late twentieth- and early twenty-first-century housing on the western edge of the Finaghy district.
Documentary origin
The name Drummond Manor was formally approved by Belfast City Council on 6 September 2004 under the Building Control street-naming procedure. The minute of the Health and Environmental Services Committee records:
The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets in the City which did not conflict with the existing approved street names and to which the Royal Mail had no objections.
Proposed name: Drummond Manor
Location: Off Finaghy Road South
Applicant: GCS Construction
This places the creation of the name within a specific phase of small-scale residential development along Finaghy Road South in the early twenty-first century.
Historical context
Drummond Manor does not appear on earlier Ordnance Survey mapping and represents a modern insertion into an already developed suburban landscape. The surrounding streets—Finaghy Road South and Redhill Manor—belong to earlier phases of twentieth-century expansion, while Drummond Manor marks a later infill development on residual land.
Unlike many older Belfast street names, Drummond Manor does not appear to perpetuate a local field-name, townland, or historic house. Instead, it follows a contemporary naming convention in which evocative or aristocratic-sounding surnames are paired with terms such as Manor, Court, or Mews to lend new developments a sense of distinction and maturity.
Name significance
The name operates on three levels:
It introduces a self-contained identity for a very small street, distinguishing it from the longer through-routes around it.
It employs Manor, a term widely used in modern residential nomenclature to suggest enclosure, order, and prestige rather than to describe an actual manorial site.
It adopts Drummond as a free-standing name, not demonstrably rooted in the immediate locality, but chosen for its tone and resonance rather than for historical association.
Drummond Manor is therefore a product of contemporary urban naming practice: a modern street whose name is designed to sound established rather than to record an inherited geography. It illustrates the shift, in late twentieth-century Belfast, from streets that emerge from landownership or local memory to streets whose identities are created as part of the development process itself.
Sources
Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee Minutes,
6 September 2004, Street Naming / Building Control
(Approval of Drummond Manor, off Finaghy Road South; applicant: GCS Construction.)
Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, historical mapping
(Shows no street of this name prior to the early twenty-first century.)
OSNI modern digital mapping / gazetteer
(Confirms the present-day layout of Drummond Manor off Finaghy Road South.)
Submitted application from Mr. John Seeds, 7 Donegall Square West, on behalf of Viscount Harberton, to name new streets on the Harberton Estate, situate off Balmoral Avenue and Upper Malone Road, as follows:– Greenview Lane, Harberton Park, Bristow Lane, Pomeroy Lane, Drummond Lane, Trasnagh Lane, Braddock Lane, and Strangford Lane. Resolved – That the names suggested be approved of. (16th November 1926).
Drummond Park – It was resolved that the name Drummond Park be approved in lieu of Drummond Lane for a new street situated on the property of Lord Harberton, off Balmoral Avenue. (10th May 1932).
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Further research is required into the origin of the name of the lane and the tea rooms.
- Further Information - -Photo of Dub Tearooms, A R Hogg, c. 1910
" } , { "id": 1205, "pageID": "57533", "title": "Dublin Road", "url" : "dublin-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - THE present Dublin Road was projected as early as 1798. When the present Lisburn Road was made in 1817-18, the Dublin Road was only a narrow by-lane extending from the junction of Lisburn and University Roads to where the Blackstaff runs under the bridge at the premises of Messrs. Thomas Johnson & Sons. The Bleakest Street in the Bleak North in Belfast Telegraph - Wednesday 08 January 1941. " } , { "id": 1206, "pageID": "57534", "title": "Dublin Street", "url" : "dublin-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1207, "pageID": "57535", "title": "Dudley Street", "url" : "dudley-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1902", "content" : " - Dudley Street - - - - BT7 - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs H. and J. Martin Ltd. a new Street on their property between Rugby Avenue and University Street be named Dudley Street. (Improvement Committee, 14th January 1902).
That Mr. Thomas Shanks, of 7 Wellington Place, be informed, in reply to his application of 24th Inst., that the Committee do not see their way to name a new street off University Road ‘Dudley Park’, and request him to submit another name. (28th October 1902)
Letter read dated 15th Inst. from Mr. T. Shanks, 7 Wellington Place, requesting the Committee to reconsider their decision declining to name a new street off University Road Dudley Park, and referred to the Surveyor to reply to. (18th November 1902).
It is likely this street was named after the Second Earl of Dudley, William Humble Ward who was in the running to be named to succeed Lord Cadogan as the next Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. The Pall Mall Gazette on Wednesday 17 October 1900 carried this speculation: As far as Ireland is concerned the names of the Duke of Marlborough, the Earl of Zetland, and the Earl of Dudley occur as those of peers from whom the selection might be made. There is a connection with H. and J. Martin and Martin Estates who owned the land on which Cadogan Street and Cadogan Park were developed and who requested the naming of these streets.
One Belfast newspaper carried this article: Lord Cadogans pending retirement from the Lord Lieutenancy of Ireland is generally referred to with regret in the London Press. The Pall Mall Gazette says that he has made an admirable representative of the Queen, and nobody has any wish to see him go; but a man who has occupied that splendid but trying position for nearly six years has a right to rest if he wishes. It adds thatthere can be no doubt that upon Lord Cadogans retirement Mr. Wyndham will be admitted to the Cabinet. If he were in it now it would include three Irish Ministers, which would obviously be excessive, but clearly it is the Chief Secretary who ought not to be left out. To him falls the real government of Ireland, and we have no doubt that will be recognised when Lord Cadogans successor is appointed. The same paper states that the next Viceroy will probably be the Earl of Dudley who is now in his 36th year, and is Parliamentary Secretary of the Board of Trade. (Belfast News-Letter - Friday 11 January 1901).
The Earl of Dudley. was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 11 August 1902 and served until 11 December 1905.
" } , { "id": 1208, "pageID": "57536", "title": "Dufferin Road", "url" : "dufferin-road", "intro" : "first named: The Belfast Directory for 1887", "content" : " - - first named: The Belfast Directory for 1887 - - - - The Marquess of Dufferin and Ava was appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports with the official residence as Walmer in Kent - in 1891. A very symbolically important honour within the UK. This prestigious appointment is recognised in the naming of several streets off the Ormeau Road. A statue of Lord Dufferin and Ava was unveiled in 1906 with these words: To the illustrious memory of Frederick Temple, the first Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, KP, 1826-1902. Governor-General of Canada, Viceroy of India, Ambassador at St Petersburg, Constantinople, Rome and Paris. HM Lieutenant of the County of Down, and Freeman of the City of Belfast. This memorial of a great Irishman is erected by his Countrymen and his many friends throughout the world.Master Builders (McCreary, A.) - Further Information - - http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/blackwood_frederick_temple_13E.html" } , { "id": 1209, "pageID": "57537", "title": "Duffield Park", "url" : "duffield-park", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1956", "content" : " - Duffield Park - - - - BT13 - - - -The 1900 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory lists George Duffield, farmer living in Forthbrook Cottage in 1900. The Ordnance Survey Map (survey in 1901) shows the cottage is close to where Duffield Park is today. An advert in the Belfast Telegraph in March 1941 states: GRAZING. BALLYGONARTIN RD., BELFAST. I have been instructed by Mrs. DUFFIELD to LET for the Season, on the PREMISES, FORTHBROOK COTTAGE, BALLYGOMARTIN TRAM TERMINUS, BELFAST, on THURSDAY. 6th March, 1941, at 2-30 oclock, APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRES OF GOOD GRAZING. Well watered and fenced. In Three Lots. Usual Credit. Clearly the land was sold at some point it was used for the building of Duffield Park. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the names: Ballygomartin Park and Duffield park for new streets off Ballygomartin Road and West Circular Rd respectively for Mr Joseph McMaster. (14th February 1956).This street name is named for the townland: Ballygomartin, Baile Gharraí Mháirtín, townland of Martin’s garden or enclosed field. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the names: Ballygomartin Park and Duffield park for new streets off Ballygomartin Road and West Circular Rd respectively for Mr Joseph McMaster. (14th February 1956).
" } , { "id": 1210, "pageID": "57538", "title": "Duke Street", "url" : "duke-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That Messrs J. Fraser & Son on behalf of Mrs. Henderson be informed the Committee will recommend the Council to sanction the name of Duke Street for a new street off Newtownards Road, but suggest other names instead of Killaire Street and Florence Street should be submitted as it is thought inconvenience might accrue there being names similar to those already in the town. (22 September 1886)
The author surmises the street may have been called after the Duke of Abercorn who served as Lord Lieutenant for Ireland for several years and who died on 31 October 1885.
" } , { "id": 1211, "pageID": "57539", "title": "Dunbar Street", "url" : "dunbar-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1890", "content" : " - Dunbar Street - - - - BT1 - - - -Belfast Harbour dock names honour many well known figures. In April, 1839, a new cut or channel from Dunbars Dock to the first bend in the river commenced. It was finished in 1841. Dunbar Street Named from John G. Dunbar, J.P.. who owned Dunbars Dock, and resided at Macedon. In the course of extensive alterations to the harbour property, carried out in 1839-1841, Dunbars Dock was along with other considerable properties acquired by the Ballast Corporation (now Harbour Board). John J Marshall The Bleakest Street in the Bleak North (Belfast Telegraph, Wednesday 08 January 1941).
Resolved that the Council be recommended to alter the name of Grattan Street to Dunbar Street provided Mr. William Thompson on behalf of Miss Dunbar sees no objection to that name. (27th November 1889)
The 1890 BPU Directory states that Grattan Street had been changed to Dunbar Street. The earlier name referred to Henry Grattan (1746-1820), a Nationalist parliamentarian who campaigned for and won a measure of legislative autonomy for Ireland in the late 18th century. The Irish parliament formed in 1782, which met in the building in Dublin that later became the Bank of Ireland, was popularly known as Grattans Parliament. This was dissolved with the Act of Union which took effect on January 1, 1801.
" } , { "id": 1212, "pageID": "57540", "title": "Dunblane Avenue / Ascaill Dhún Bhláthain", "url" : "dunblane-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT14 - - - -Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in February 2024.
" } , { "id": 1213, "pageID": "57541", "title": "Dunboyne Park", "url" : "dunboyne-park", "intro" : "BT13; Ballymurphy; year approved: 1962", "content" : " - Dunboyne Park - - - - BT13 - - - -On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved of the naming of new streets as follows: Off Springfield Rd for Messers McCarroll and Steenson - Dunboyne Park. (27th November 1962)
There was an advertisement in the Belfast Telegraph on Thursday 13 August 1964 looking for experienced Joiners, required immediately for Joiners Shop from McCarroll and Steenson, Willowbank, Hillffoot Road, Cregagh.
" } , { "id": 1214, "pageID": "57542", "title": "Duncairn Avenue", "url" : "duncairn-avenue", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Duncairn Avenue - - - - BT14 - - - -From Duncairn, the residence of Adam J. MacRory, a leading Belfast solicitor (Belfast Directory 1831-1832; Ordnance Survey map 1832-1846). He was the solicitor to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland as can be seen from 1843 records in the House of Lords. He signed himself on 12 June 1843 as A. J. Macrory, Duncairn, Belfast. In former years, the part of the Antrim Road from Carlisle Circus to the Waterworks was called Duncairn Street.
" } , { "id": 1215, "pageID": "57543", "title": "Duncairn Gardens", "url" : "duncairn-gardens", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1894", "content" : " - Duncairn Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - -From Duncairn, the residence of Adam J. MacRory, a leading Belfast solicitor (Belfast Directory 1831-1832; Ordnance Survey map 1832-1846). He was the solicitor to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland as can be seen from 1843 records in the House of Lords. He signed himself on 12 June 1843 as A. J. Macrory, Duncairn, Belfast.
The name was approved on 02/04/1894 (Belfast Council Minutes, cited in IHTA xvii, 17).
That on the application of the owners Mr. R. A. Macrory, a new street off Duncairn Gardens be named Kilroonan Street. (15th October 1890) which presumably became the now-demolished Kilronan Street (site of Duncairn Business Park). There are a couple of references to Kilroonan Street in the newspapers in the early 1890s, but it was more usually known as Kilronan Street.
In former years, the part of the Antrim Road from Carlisle Circus to the Waterworks was called Duncairn Street.
" } , { "id": 1216, "pageID": "57544", "title": "Duncairn Parade", "url" : "duncairn-parade", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Duncairn Parade - - - - BT15 - - - -From Duncairn, the residence of Adam J. MacRory, a leading Belfast solicitor (Belfast Directory 1831-1832; Ordnance Survey map 1832-1846). He was the solicitor to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland as can be seen from 1843 records in the House of Lords. He signed himself on 12 June 1843 as A. J. Macrory, Duncairn, Belfast. In former years, the part of the Antrim Road from Carlisle Circus to the Waterworks was called Duncairn Street.
" } , { "id": 1217, "pageID": "57545", "title": "Duncoole Park", "url" : "duncoole-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1954", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1954 - - - - “On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of City and Suburban Estates, (Ulster) Ltd. to name new streets on their property situated near Ballysillan Rd, adjourning the city boundary as follows: Duncoole Park, Carncoole Park, and continuation of Rathcoole Park”. (30th March 1954). The City Surveyor…submitted an application from the City and Suburban Estates (Ulster) Ltd for the naming of new streets on their property situated near Ballysillan Road as follows: Mount Coole Park (In substitution for Rathcoole Park) (Previously approved by this committee); Mount Coole Park (In continuation of Mount Coole Park); Duncoole Park (And continuation of Duncoole Park); Rosscoole Park and Kilcoole Park. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the foregoing. (22nd November 1955)." } , { "id": 1218, "pageID": "57546", "title": "Duncrue Crescent", "url" : "duncrue-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1220, "pageID": "57548", "title": "Duncrue Pass", "url" : "duncrue-pass", "intro" : "Year approved: 1965", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1965 - - - - “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of the Estates and Markets Committee of 21st January to name streets at the Duncrue Street development as follows: Duncrue Street; Duncrue Place; Duncrue Road; Duncrue Pass”. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 16th February, 1965." } , { "id": 1221, "pageID": "57549", "title": "Duncrue Place", "url" : "duncrue-place", "intro" : "Year approved: 1965", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1965 - - - - “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of the Estates and Markets Committee of 21st January to name streets at the Duncrue Street development as follows: Duncrue Street; Duncrue Place; Duncrue Road; Duncrue Pass”. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 16th February, 1965." } , { "id": 1222, "pageID": "57550", "title": "Duncrue Road", "url" : "duncrue-road", "intro" : "Year approved: 1965", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1965 - - - - “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of the Estates and Markets Committee of 21st January to name streets at the Duncrue Street development as follows: Duncrue Street; Duncrue Place; Duncrue Road; Duncrue Pass”. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 16th February, 1965." } , { "id": 1223, "pageID": "57551", "title": "Duncrue Street", "url" : "duncrue-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1965", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1965 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr J. W. Lester a new street on his property in continuation of Duncrue Street be named Duncrue Street. (9th October 1900)
[Jacob W. Lester was a builder]
On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of the Estates and Markets Committee of 21st January to name streets at the Duncrue Street development as follows: Duncrue Street; Duncrue Place; Duncrue Road; Duncrue Pass. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 16th February, 1965.
" } , { "id": 1224, "pageID": "57552", "title": "Dundela Avenue", "url" : "dundela-avenue", "intro" : "BT4; first appears: BPUD 1895.", "content" : " - Dundela Avenue - - - - BT4 - - - -In a register compiled in 1302 Dundela is found as the name, apparently, of the ancient church of Knock, which for at least three centuries has lain in ruins, adjoining the Knock graveyard. The name Dundela is believed to be derived from a prehistoric earthwork in the neighbourhood of the ruins. Ernest Carlile Hayes Rector, Canon of St. Patricks who edited: St Mark’s Dundela, Diocese of Down Its Annals and Archives
That Mr. Wm. Tedford be informed in reply to his application of 1st Inst. that the Committee cannot see their way to name a new street off Dundela Avenue Sandymount Avenue, and request him to submit another name therefor. (19th March 1902)
" } , { "id": 1225, "pageID": "57553", "title": "Dundela Close", "url" : "dundela-close", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Dundela Close - - - - BT4 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1228, "pageID": "57556", "title": "Dundela Gardens", "url" : "dundela-gardens", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Dundela Gardens - - - - BT4 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1232, "pageID": "57560", "title": "Duneden Park", "url" : "duneden-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Change of street names, Glenard estate. The city surveyor reported, with reference to the application received from Glenard Estates Ltd, that the names of certain throughfares on Glenard Estate be changed and intimated that the owners of property concerned were agreeable to the proposal. Resolved that the undernoted changes be approved: Portion of Glenard Park from Ardglen Parade to Crumlin Road: Brompton Park; Portion of Glenard Gardens from Glenard Crescent to Ardglen Parade: Ladbrook Drive; Portion of Glenard Drive from Glenard Crescent to Ardglen Parade: Duneden Park; Portion of Glenard Parade from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Estoril Park; Portion of Ardglen Drive from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Cranbrook Gardens; Portion of Ardglen Gardens from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Farringdon Gardens; Glenard Crescent: Balholm Drive; Ardglen Parade: Berwick Road (30th November 1937)." } , { "id": 1233, "pageID": "57561", "title": "Dungloe Crescent", "url" : "dungloe-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - An Clochán Liath, known in English as Dungloe is a town in County Donegal. It is the largest in the Donegal Gaeltacht." } , { "id": 1234, "pageID": "57562", "title": "Dunkeld Gardens", "url" : "dunkeld-gardens", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Dunkeld Gardens - - - - BT14 - - - -On the application of the Oldpark Printworks Co., it was Resolved – That the name Dunkeld Gardens be approved for a new street on the property of the Oldpark Printworks Co., situate off Oldpark Road. (15th December 1925)
" } , { "id": 1235, "pageID": "57563", "title": "Dunlambert Avenue", "url" : "dunlambert-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - The name Dunlambert which occurs in a small group of streets in North Belfast comes from a former “Big House” in the area: “Dunlambert House”. Dean writes about “another large villa” in Fortwilliam Park by the Glasgow architect James Hamilton for the linen merchant Henry Matier which was built in 1871-1873. This was built on the former grounds of Fortwilliam House which had been sold off during the 1860s to a rising generation of prosperous Belfast merchants' as building plots. Dean stated that the gate lodge was built around 1873. Resolved- That the names Dunlambert Drive, Dunlambert Avenue, Dunlambert Gardens, and Dunlambert Park be approved for new streets on Dunlambert Estate off Fortwilliam Park. (16th November 1937). " } , { "id": 1236, "pageID": "57564", "title": "Dunlambert Drive", "url" : "dunlambert-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - The name Dunlambert which occurs in a small group of streets in North Belfast comes from a former “Big House” in the area: “Dunlambert House”. Dean writes about “another large villa” in Fortwilliam Park by the Glasgow architect James Hamilton for the linen merchant Henry Matier which was built in 1871-1873. This was built on the former grounds of Fortwilliam House which had been sold off during the 1860s to a rising generation of prosperous Belfast merchants' as building plots. Dean stated that the gate lodge was built around 1873. Resolved- That the names Dunlambert Drive, Dunlambert Avenue, Dunlambert Gardens, and Dunlambert Park be approved for new streets on Dunlambert Estate off Fortwilliam Park. (16th November 1937). " } , { "id": 1237, "pageID": "57565", "title": "Dunlambert Gardens", "url" : "dunlambert-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - The name Dunlambert which occurs in a small group of streets in North Belfast comes from a former “Big House” in the area: “Dunlambert House”. Dean writes about “another large villa” in Fortwilliam Park by the Glasgow architect James Hamilton for the linen merchant Henry Matier which was built in 1871-1873. This was built on the former grounds of Fortwilliam House which had been sold off during the 1860s to a rising generation of prosperous Belfast merchants' as building plots. Dean stated that the gate lodge was built around 1873. Resolved- That the names Dunlambert Drive, Dunlambert Avenue, Dunlambert Gardens, and Dunlambert Park be approved for new streets on Dunlambert Estate off Fortwilliam Park. (16th November 1937). " } , { "id": 1238, "pageID": "57566", "title": "Dunlambert Park", "url" : "dunlambert-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - The name Dunlambert which occurs in a small group of streets in North Belfast comes from a former “Big House” in the area: “Dunlambert House”. Dean writes about “another large villa” in Fortwilliam Park by the Glasgow architect James Hamilton for the linen merchant Henry Matier which was built in 1871-1873. This was built on the former grounds of Fortwilliam House which had been sold off during the 1860s to a rising generation of prosperous Belfast merchants' as building plots. Dean stated that the gate lodge was built around 1873. Resolved- That the names Dunlambert Drive, Dunlambert Avenue, Dunlambert Gardens, and Dunlambert Park be approved for new streets on Dunlambert Estate off Fortwilliam Park. (16th November 1937). " } , { "id": 1239, "pageID": "57567", "title": "Dunlewey Street", "url" : "dunlewey-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1879", "content" : " - Dunlewey Street / Sráid Dhún Lúiche - - - - BT13 - - - -They have… named two streets off Falls Road Dunlewey Street and Derby Street. The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of 1 December 1879.
" } , { "id": 1240, "pageID": "57568", "title": "Dunlewey Walk / Siúlán Dhún Lúiche", "url" : "dunlewey-walk", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Dunlewey Walk / Siúlán Dhún Lúiche - - - - BT13 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1241, "pageID": "57569", "title": "Dunluce Avenue", "url" : "dunluce-avenue", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1893", "content" : " - Dunluce Avenue - - - - BT9 - - - -Duncluce Avenue had originally been called Dunluce Street until the owners and residents requested a name change.
The application of Mr. John Ritchie of 93 Victoria Street to name a new street off the Lisburn Road Dunluce Street be granted. (11th November 1868).
A deputation of owners and residents in Dunluce Street attended to ask the Committee to have the name of that street changed to Dunluce Avenue, and submitted a Memorial in support of their application, and they were informed their request would be considered, but that under a resolution approved of by the Council the name Avenue could not be given to streets of less width than 50 feet; and,
Alderman Johnston gave notice that he would move at next Meeting: That the Council be recommended to rescind the provision adopted on 1st July 1889, that no street of a less width than 50 feet be called ‘Avenue’. (13th September 1893).
The Surveyor was instructed to report on this day week on ,,,:Change of name of Dunluce Street to Dunluce Avenue. 4th October 1893).
Resolved that on the application of the deputation of owners and residents in Dunluce Street that waited on the Committee of 13th ult. the name of that street be changed to Dunluce avenue. (Improvement Committee, 11th October 1893).
That the resolution passed on 11th inst. relative to the change of the name of Dunluce Street to ‘Dunluce Avenue’ be reconsidered, and that no street, whether a new one or one already named, of less than 50 feet in width be called an ‘Avenue’. (18th October 1893).
It is interesting to note that the following decision was recorded in the minutes of the Improvement Committee of 25th October 1893: that no street whether a new one or one already named of less than 50 feet in width be hereafter called an Avenue.
" } , { "id": 1242, "pageID": "57570", "title": "Dunmisk Park / Páirc Dhún Meascáin", "url" : "dunmisk-park", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Dunmisk Park / Páirc Dhún Meascáin - - - - BT11 - - - - Dunmisk Park Off Andersonstown Outside Municipal Boundary 1943 Belfast Street Directory. Dunmisk is a townland in County Tyrone. " } , { "id": 1243, "pageID": "57571", "title": "Dunmisk Terrace / Ardán Dhún Meascáin", "url" : "dunmisk-terrace", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Dunmisk Terrace / Ardán Dhún Meascáin - - - - BT11 - - - - Dunmisk is a townland in County Tyrone." } , { "id": 1244, "pageID": "57572", "title": "Dunmisk Walk", "url" : "dunmisk-walk", "intro" : "Year approved: 2005", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2005 - - - - The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets in the City, which did not conflict with existing approved street naming and to which the Royal Mail had no objections: Dunmisk Walk off Dunmisk Park McGirr Architects. Street Naming Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 7th February, 2005. Dunmisk is a townland in County Tyrone." } , { "id": 1245, "pageID": "57573", "title": "Dunmore Avenue", "url" : "dunmore-avenue", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 2003", "content" : " - Dunmore Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -This street takes its name from Dunmore House - built about 1850 by John Preston (1817-1890) who was a wealthy linen merchant and later Mayor of the Town (1877-1878) - Dunmore features clearly on the OS map (Second edition). John Preston died at Dunmore House. The house was demolished in 1950. The Plight of the Big Houses.
The name is also connected with Dunmore Stadium, a greyhound racing track which opened in 1928 and held races until 1997. It closed in 2000. The stadium was located east of Dunmore (house) in the area where the streets Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court are located today.
The names Dunmore Place, Dunmore Mews, Dunmore Avenue, Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court all Off Alexandra Park Avenue were put forward by the Carville Group Limited and approved by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 11th August, 2003.
- Further Information - -Photograph of Dunmore in 1928 (Alexander Hogg, NMNI collection)
" } , { "id": 1246, "pageID": "57574", "title": "Dunmore Court", "url" : "dunmore-court", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 2003", "content" : " - Dunmore Court - - - - BT15 - - - -This street takes its name from Dunmore House - built about 1850 by John Preston (1817-1890) who was a wealthy linen merchant and later Mayor of the Town (1877-1878) - Dunmore features clearly on the OS map (Second edition). John Preston died at Dunmore House. The house was demolished in 1950. The Plight of the Big Houses.
The name is also connected with Dunmore Stadium, a greyhound racing track which opened in 1928 and held races until 1997. It closed in 2000. The stadium was located east of Dunmore (house) in the area where the streets Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court are located today.
The names Dunmore Place, Dunmore Mews, Dunmore Avenue, Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court all Off Alexandra Park Avenue were put forward by the Carville Group Limited and approved by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 11th August, 2003.
- Further Information - -Photograph of Dunmore in 1928 (Alexander Hogg, NMNI collection)
" } , { "id": 1247, "pageID": "57575", "title": "Dunmore Crescent", "url" : "dunmore-crescent", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1956", "content" : " - Dunmore Crescent - - - - BT15 - - - -This street takes its name from Dunmore House - built about 1850 by John Preston (1817-1890) who was a wealthy linen merchant and later Mayor of the Town (1877-1878) - Dunmore features clearly on the OS map (Second edition). John Preston died at Dunmore House. The house was demolished in 1950. The Plight of the Big Houses.
The name is also connected with Dunmore Stadium, a greyhound racing track which opened in 1928 and held races until 1997. It closed in 2000. The stadium was located east of Dunmore (house) in the area where the streets Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court are located today.
The names Dunmore Place, Dunmore Mews, Dunmore Avenue, Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court all Off Alexandra Park Avenue were put forward by the Carville Group Limited and approved by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 11th August, 2003.
- Further Information - -Photograph of Dunmore Stadium in 1931 (A. Hogg, NMNI Collection)
" } , { "id": 1248, "pageID": "57576", "title": "Dunmore Drive ", "url" : "dunmore-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1956", "content" : " - Dunmore Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -This street takes its name from Dunmore House - built about 1850 by John Preston (1817-1890) who was a wealthy linen merchant and later Mayor of the Town (1877-1878) - Dunmore features clearly on the OS map (Second edition). John Preston died at Dunmore House. The house was demolished in 1950. The Plight of the Big Houses.
The name is also connected with Dunmore Stadium, a greyhound racing track which opened in 1928 and held races until 1997. It closed in 2000. The stadium was located east of Dunmore (house) in the area where the streets Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court are located today.
The names Dunmore Place, Dunmore Mews, Dunmore Avenue, Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court all Off Alexandra Park Avenue were put forward by the Carville Group Limited and approved by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 11th August, 2003.
- Further Information - -Photograph of Dunmore in 1928 (Alexander Hogg, NMNI collection)
" } , { "id": 1249, "pageID": "57577", "title": "Dunmore Mews", "url" : "dunmore-mews", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 2003", "content" : " - Dunmore Mews - - - - BT15 - - - -This street takes its name from Dunmore House - built about 1850 by John Preston (1817-1890) who was a wealthy linen merchant and later Mayor of the Town (1877-1878) - Dunmore features clearly on the OS map (Second edition). John Preston died at Dunmore House. The house was demolished in 1950. The Plight of the Big Houses.
The name is also connected with Dunmore Stadium, a greyhound racing track which opened in 1928 and held races until 1997. It closed in 2000. The stadium was located east of Dunmore (house) in the area where the streets Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court are located today.
The names Dunmore Place, Dunmore Mews, Dunmore Avenue, Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court all Off Alexandra Park Avenue were put forward by the Carville Group Limited and approved by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 11th August, 2003.
- Further Information - -Photograph of Dunmore in 1928 (Alexander Hogg, NMNI collection)
" } , { "id": 1250, "pageID": "57578", "title": "Dunmore Park", "url" : "dunmore-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 2003", "content" : " - Dunmore Park - - - - BT15 - - - -This street takes its name from Dunmore House - built about 1850 by John Preston (1817-1890) who was a wealthy linen merchant and later Mayor of the Town (1877-1878) - Dunmore features clearly on the OS map (Second edition). John Preston died at Dunmore House. The house was demolished in 1950. The Plight of the Big Houses.
The name is also connected with Dunmore Stadium, a greyhound racing track which opened in 1928 and held races until 1997. It closed in 2000. The stadium was located east of Dunmore (house) in the area where the streets Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court are located today.
The names Dunmore Place, Dunmore Mews, Dunmore Avenue, Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court all Off Alexandra Park Avenue were put forward by the Carville Group Limited and approved by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 11th August, 2003.
- Further Information - -Photograph of Dunmore Stadium in 1931 (A. Hogg, NMNI Collection)
" } , { "id": 1251, "pageID": "57579", "title": "Dunmore Place", "url" : "dunmore-place", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 2003", "content" : " - Dunmore Place - - - - BT15 - - - -This street takes its name from Dunmore House - built about 1850 by John Preston (1817-1890) who was a wealthy linen merchant and later Mayor of the Town (1877-1878) - Dunmore features clearly on the OS map (Second edition). John Preston died at Dunmore House. The house was demolished in 1950. The Plight of the Big Houses.
The name is also connected with Dunmore Stadium, a greyhound racing track which opened in 1928 and held races until 1997. It closed in 2000. The stadium was located east of Dunmore (house) in the area where the streets Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court are located today.
The names Dunmore Place, Dunmore Mews, Dunmore Avenue, Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court all Off Alexandra Park Avenue were put forward by the Carville Group Limited and approved by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 11th August, 2003.
- Further Information - -Photograph of Dunmore in 1928 (Alexander Hogg, NMNI collection)
" } , { "id": 1252, "pageID": "57580", "title": "Dunmore Street / Sráid Dhún Mór", "url" : "dunmore-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Dunmore Street / Sráid Dhún Mór - - - - BT13 - - - -Situated off Clonard Gardens. May be named after Dunmore, Co. Galway, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford, or one of several other places of the same name. Alternatively, it may be named after one of the Earls of Dunmore, and the presence of Bantry Street and Oranmore Street nearby may support this (Earl of Bantry? Baron Oranmore?). Note that Dunmore Street is not part of the cluster of streets named after the house Dunmore, located off Antrim Road.
On application of the owners, your Committee have named two new streets off Broadway and Falls road ‘Nansen Street’ and ‘Iveagh Street’; new streets off Springfield road, Cupar street and Clonard street ‘Aboo street’, ‘Bantry street,’ ‘Benares street’, ‘Bombay street’, ‘Cawnpore street’, ‘Dunmore street’, ‘Dingle street, ‘Lucknow street’, ‘Oranmore street’, ‘Tralee street’, and they have changed the name of ‘Faloon’s court’ to ‘Fleet street place’. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 23 June 1897.
" } , { "id": 1253, "pageID": "57581", "title": "Dunmore Walk", "url" : "dunmore-walk", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 2014", "content" : " - Dunmore Walk - - - - BT15 - - - -Dunmore Walk — street off Alexandra Park Avenue, BT15, Skegoneill, North Belfast.
Approved by Belfast City Council on 4 June 2014, following an application by Apex Housing Association. In the committee schedule the entry appears as:
Dunmore Walk — Off Alexandra Park Avenue, BT15 — Applicant: Apex Housing Association.
The name continues the established Dunmore sequence in this district. Dunmore derives from Dunmore House, built about 1850 by John Preston (1817–1890), a wealthy linen merchant and later Mayor of Belfast (1877–78). Dunmore House is shown on the Ordnance Survey (Second Edition); Preston died there, and the house was demolished in 1950, part of what has been described as the plight of the big houses.
The name is also associated with Dunmore Stadium, a greyhound racing track which opened in 1928 and held races until 1997, finally closing in 2000. The stadium lay east of Dunmore House, in the area now occupied by Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court. Earlier names in the same sequence—Dunmore Place, Dunmore Mews, Dunmore Avenue, Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court (all off Alexandra Park Avenue)—were approved by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on 11 August 2003, embedding the historic name Dunmore into the modern street-plan of the area.
Sources:
Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee, Naming of Streets, 4 June 2014 (schedule entry for Dunmore Walk).
Ordnance Survey (Second Edition) mapping showing Dunmore (house).
Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee, approvals of Dunmore Place, Dunmore Mews, Dunmore Avenue, Dunmore Park and Dunmore Court, 11 August 2003.
Contemporary local histories and press accounts relating to Dunmore House (built c.1850 by John Preston; demolished 1950) and Dunmore Stadium (opened 1928; racing until 1997; closed 2000).
Photograph of Dunmore in 1928 (Alexander Hogg, NMNI collection)
" } , { "id": 1254, "pageID": "57582", "title": "Dunmoyle Street", "url" : "dunmoyle-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1905", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1905 - - - - Resolved - that on application of the owner, Mr Thomas Murphy, three new streets on his property, situate off Ainsworth Avenue, be named 'Kirk Street', 'Belair Street', 'Dunmoyle Street'. (Improvement Committee, 12th September 1905). " } , { "id": 1255, "pageID": "57583", "title": "Dunmurry Lodge", "url" : "dunmurry-lodge", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1256, "pageID": "57584", "title": "Dunowen Gardens", "url" : "dunowen-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1917", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1917 - - - - Resolved: That, on the application of the Oldpark Printworks Co, Ltd, a new street on their property off Oldpark Road be named Dunowen Gardens. (21st August 1917)" } , { "id": 1257, "pageID": "57585", "title": "Dunraven Avenue", "url" : "dunraven-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Dunraven Street is listed in the Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster (1865-1866) with nine addresses.Dunraven Avenue, First appears: 1900 (BPUD) “Off Grace Avenue, Bloomfield. Houses in course of erection”. " } , { "id": 1258, "pageID": "57586", "title": "Dunraven Crescent", "url" : "dunraven-crescent", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Dunraven Crescent - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved – That the names Dunraven Park, Dunraven Parade, Dunraven Crescent, Dunraven Drive, and Dunraven Gardens be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Thomas Mayne off Dunraven Avenue. (29th January 1935).
" } , { "id": 1259, "pageID": "57587", "title": "Dunraven Drive", "url" : "dunraven-drive", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Dunraven Drive - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved – That the names Dunraven Park, Dunraven Parade, Dunraven Crescent, Dunraven Drive, and Dunraven Gardens be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Thomas Mayne off Dunraven Avenue. (29th January 1935).
" } , { "id": 1260, "pageID": "57588", "title": "Dunraven Gardens", "url" : "dunraven-gardens", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Dunraven Gardens - - - - BT5 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1261, "pageID": "57589", "title": "Dunraven Parade", "url" : "dunraven-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1262, "pageID": "57590", "title": "Dunraven Park", "url" : "dunraven-park", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Dunraven Park - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved – That the names Dunraven Park, Dunraven Parade, Dunraven Crescent, Dunraven Drive, and Dunraven Gardens be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Thomas Mayne off Dunraven Avenue. (29th January 1935).
" } , { "id": 1263, "pageID": "57591", "title": "Dunvegan Street", "url" : "dunvegan-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1899", "content" : " - Dunvegan Street - - - - BT6 - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs Mahaffy and Sawers a new Street on their property situate off Ravenhill Road be named ‘Dunvegan Street’. (23rd August 1899).
" } , { "id": 1264, "pageID": "57592", "title": "Dunville Street / Sráid Dunville", "url" : "dunville-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Dunville Street / Sráid Dunville - - - - BT12 - - - - Dunville Street takes its names from the whisky company set up by John Dunville . “On 11th October 1808 the Belfast Commercial Chronicle carried an announcement that ‘William Napier and John Dunvill respectfully inform their friends and the public that they have commenced the wine and spirit business at No. 13 Bank Street under the firm Napier and Dunvill’.” (https://dunvilleswhiskey.com/story/ accessed 13/2/2022). The spelling of Dunvill was later amended to Dunville. Dunville Park comprising of four acres of land was donated as a gift to the City of Belfast in 1891, its first public park. The Dunville Fountain bears the inscription: ‘This Park, formed and completed, was presented as a free gift to the City by Robert G. Dunville, of Redburn, 1891.'” - Further Information - - http://www.dumville.org/whisky.html." } , { "id": 1265, "pageID": "57593", "title": "Durham Court / Cúirt Durham ", "url" : "durham-court", "intro" : "BT12; year first recorded: 1837 (IHTA xii). The south part of the street was called Durham Place c. 1830.", "content" : " - Durham Court / Cúirt Durham - - - - BT12 - - - - Named from Andrew Durham of Co. Down who acquired 'Closes or Town Parks near the Salt Water Bridge' in 1823 (Patton 1993, 141). Durham Street was formerly called Malone Road. (check source) " } , { "id": 1266, "pageID": "57594", "title": "Durham Street / Sráid Durham", "url" : "durham-street", "intro" : "BT12; year first recorded: 1838 (IHTA xii). The south part of the street was called Durham Place c. 1830.", "content" : " - Durham Street / Sráid Durham - - - - BT12 - - - -Named from Andrew Durham of Co. Down who acquired Closes or Town Parks near the Salt Water Bridge in 1823 (Patton 1993, 141). Durham Street was formerly called Malone Road. (check source)
The Irish language form only applies to part of the street.
" } , { "id": 1267, "pageID": "57595", "title": "Earl Haig Crescent", "url" : "earl-haig-crescent", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1931", "content" : " - Earl Haig Crescent - - - - BT6 - - - -This street was called after Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig.
Resolved – That the names Earl Haig Park, Earl Haig Crescent, and Earl Haig Gardens be approved for new streets on the property of the Irish Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Land Trust, situated off Woodstock Road. (18th March 1931).
- Further Information - -For more information: https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/douglas-haig
" } , { "id": 1268, "pageID": "57596", "title": "Earl Haig Gardens", "url" : "earl-haig-gardens", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1931", "content" : " - Earl Haig Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -This street was called after Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig.
Resolved – That the names Earl Haig Park, Earl Haig Crescent, and Earl Haig Gardens be approved for new streets on the property of the Irish Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Land Trust, situated off Woodstock Road. (18th March 1931).
- Further Information - - For more information: https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/douglas-haig" } , { "id": 1269, "pageID": "57597", "title": "Earl Haig Park", "url" : "earl-haig-park", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1931", "content" : " - Earl Haig Park - - - - BT6 - - - -This street was called after Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig.
Resolved – That the names Earl Haig Park, Earl Haig Crescent, and Earl Haig Gardens be approved for new streets on the property of the Irish Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Land Trust, situated off Woodstock Road. (18th March 1931).
- Further Information - -For more information: https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/douglas-haig
" } , { "id": 1270, "pageID": "57598", "title": "Earlscourt Street / Sráid Chúirt an Iarla", "url" : "earlscourt-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1899", "content" : " - Earlscourt Street / Sráid Chúirt an Iarla - - - - BT12 - - - -That Messrs Crotty & Aikin be informed in reply to their letter of 9th inst. that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the names suggested for the new streets referred to off Cavendish St. (17th May 1899)
Application: Messrs Crotty and Aiken three new streets - situate off Springfield - Hawthorne Street, Harrogate Street, Earlscourt Street. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 31st May 1899.
" } , { "id": 1271, "pageID": "57599", "title": "Earlswood Grove", "url" : "earlswood-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1272, "pageID": "57600", "title": "Earlswood Park", "url" : "earlswood-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Earlswood Park - - - - BT4 - - - -Resolved - That the name Earlswood Park be approved for a new street off Earlswood Road on the property of Mr. R. S. Boyd; ... (15th January 1935).
" } , { "id": 1273, "pageID": "57601", "title": "Earlswood Road", "url" : "earlswood-road", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Earlswood Road - - - - BT4 - - - -Earlswood Road had previously been called Magees Road.
That Messrs A. S. Oswald & Sons of 40 Berry Street be informed, on behalf of the applicants, that the Committee do not see their way to change the name Magee’s Road to Earlswood Road. (21st March 1900).
Letter read dated 2nd Inst. from Mr. Joshua Pim as to having the name Magees Road changed to Earlswood Road, and the consideration thereof was held over pending the receipt of the memorial referred to in Mr. Pim’s letter. (2nd May 1900).
Memorial read, from Residents & property owners in Magee’s Road asking that the name be changed to Earlwood Road. Moved by Councillor McInnes. Seconded by Councillor Alexander Resolved: That the application be granted. (25th July 1900).
On the application of Messrs. John Donaldson, Lowry S. Duncan and James E.M. Brown, the name Earlswood Drive was approved for a street on their property, situate off Earlswood Road. (29th November 1927)
Read letter, dated 9th inst., from Miss Margaret S. McClellan, objecting to the name Earlswood Drive being given to a thoroughfare at Southview Nursery on the west side of Earlswood Road, which had been approved by the Committee on the 11th November. It was reported that the owners of Southview Nursery and Southview Villas had signed a memorial for the naming of the Drive, and the Surveyor reported that the name Southview as suggested by Miss McClellan was not suitable, owing to another thoroughfare in the City already bearing the name Southview Street, and it was Resolved – That the name Earlswood Drive be adhered to. (24th January 1928)
Messrs. L. B. Johnston, J.P., W. H. Smyth, John Donaldson and others attended and protested against the naming of a private road at the west side of Earlswood Road at the entrance to Southview Nursery, Earlswood Drive, and handed in a statement of their objections thereto, and the Chairman and Deputy Chairman, with the City Surveyor, were requested to report on the question. (7th February 1928).
The Chairman reported that, with the Deputy Chairman, he had visited the thoroughfare off Earlswood Road, recently named Earlswood Drive, and they were of opinion that, having regard to the circumstances, it would be advisable to remove the name sign, and the Surveyor was instructed accordingly, the decisions of the Committee on 29th November and 24th January last naming the thoroughfare Earlswood Drive not to be acted upon. (14th February 1928)
Messrs. Hunt and Duncan attended relative to the removal of the signpost bearing the name Earlswood Drive which had been given to a thoroughfare on the west side of Earlswood Road, leading to Southview Nursery, and to the Committees decision on 14th inst. on the matter, and complained of the annoyance and delay in the delivery of parcels and letters to the residents owing to the want of a definite name for the thoroughfare; and asked that the name be restored or some other suitable name fixed; and the matter was again referred to the Chairman and Deputy Chairman for report. (21st February 1928)
" } , { "id": 1274, "pageID": "57602", "title": "East Bread Street", "url" : "east-bread-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - East Bread Street - - - - BT5 - - - -
Councillor McInnes gave notice that he would move at next meeting that the street at Connswater hitherto known as Bread Street be named Bread Street East. The Surveyor was instructed to communicate with Sinclair and Boyd and the Belfast Ropeworks Co and inform them that the Council are about to alter the name of Bread Street at Connswater to Bread Street East as there is already a street named Bread Street in another district of the City. (Minutes, Improvement Commmittee, 23 May 1900).
Councillor McInnes not being present a notice of motion standing in his name, as to changing the name of Bread Street (Connswater) to Bread Street East, dropped. (30th May 1900).
Letters read from the Belfast Ropeworks Coy and Mr Sinclair Boyd as to proposed change of name of Bread Street Connswater. That the street at Connswater hithertoo known as Bread Street be named East Bread Street. (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 6th June 1900).
" } , { "id": 1275, "pageID": "57603", "title": "East Bridge Street", "url" : "east-bridge-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1277, "pageID": "57605", "title": "Eastleigh Crescent", "url" : "eastleigh-crescent", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Eastleigh Crescent - - - - BT5 - - - - Resolved - That the name Eastleigh Crescent be approved for a new street on the property of Mr Humphrey Barron, situate off Upper Newtownards Road. (15th April 1930) Eastleigh features in the 1877 BPUD. It is likely the Eastleigh streets take their name from the area or from Eastleigh house. There was an advertisement for the sale of Eastleigh House in the Northern Whig - Wednesday 21 May 1884. " } , { "id": 1278, "pageID": "57606", "title": "Eastleigh Dale", "url" : "eastleigh-dale", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Eastleigh Dale - - - - BT4 - - - -Eastleigh features in the 1877 BPUD. It is likely the Eastleigh streets take their name from the area or from Eastleigh house. There was an advertisement for the sale of Eastleigh House in the Northern Whig - Wednesday 21 May 1884.
" } , { "id": 1279, "pageID": "57607", "title": "Eastleigh Drive", "url" : "eastleigh-drive", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Eastleigh Drive - - - - BT4 - - - - Eastleigh features in the 1877 BPUD. It is likely the Eastleigh streets take their name from the area or from Eastleigh house. There was an advertisement for the sale of Eastleigh House in the Northern Whig - Wednesday 21 May 1884. " } , { "id": 1280, "pageID": "57608", "title": "Easton Avenue", "url" : "easton-avenue", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Easton Avenue - - - - BT14 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr James McCaughey a new street on his property situate off Cliftonville Road be named Lower Easton Street. (Improvement Committee, 20th July 1892). Lower Easton Street as name is no longer in use instead there is Easton Crescent and Easton Avenue.
There is an advertisement for the sale of property in the Belfast News-Letter on Friday 26 September 1884 for Cliftonville Property, known as Easton Lodge. Easton Lodge also features on the Ordnance Survey map (1838 - 1862).
This would seem to indicate the Easton streets take their name from Easton Lodge.
" } , { "id": 1281, "pageID": "57609", "title": "Easton Crescent", "url" : "easton-crescent", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1894", "content" : " - Easton Crescent - - - - BT14 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr James McCaughey a new street on his property situate off Cliftonville Road be named Lower Easton Street. (Improvement Committee, 20th July 1892). Lower Easton Street as a name is no longer used.
That on the application of the owner, Mr James McCaughey a new street on his property, situate off Cliftonville, be named Easton Crescent. (29th November 1893).
There was an advertisement for the sale of property in the Belfast News-Letter on Friday 26 September 1884 for Cliftonville Property, known as Easton Lodge. Easton Lodge also features on the Ordnance Survey map (1838 - 1862).
This would seem to indicate the Easton streets take their name from Easton Lodge.
" } , { "id": 1282, "pageID": "57610", "title": "Eblana Street", "url" : "eblana-street", "intro" : "BT7; year first recorded: 1874", "content" : " - Eblana Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Off University Street, there is an Eblana Street, named in 1874 (IHTA xvii, p. 18) from a town listed on the east coast of Ireland on Ptolemy’s map. It is very likely that Belfast’s Eblana Street was so named in the belief that Ptolemy’s EBLANA was the earliest recorded name for the locality of Dublin.
Eblana Street (BT7, Botanic/Queen’s) – classical/antiquarian naming
In the same decades that Belfast gained streets commemorating imperial battles and figures, others reflected antiquarian and classical fashions. Eblana was the name given by the geographer Ptolemy (2nd century AD) to a settlement on Ireland’s east coast, long assumed by scholars of the 18th and 19th centuries to be Dublin.
First reference: Eblana Street is recorded from 1874. It was laid out in the Botanic/Queen’s area, part of the wave of southward expansion that also produced University Street and Cromwell Road.
Name origin: The choice of Eblana follows a 19th-century taste for classical and pseudo-classical references, especially those thought to connect Ireland to the wider ancient world. In Dublin itself, Eblana was used as a poetic or scholarly name, and Belfast’s use fits this antiquarian tradition rather than any imperial commemoration.
Context: Eblana Street contrasts with the nearby cluster of Indian Mutiny street names (Cawnpore, Lucknow, Havelock, Outram, Lawrence), showing the variety of influences on Victorian street naming. Where those names enshrined Britain’s imperial wars, Eblana Street reflected an older antiquarian interest in Ireland’s supposed classical past.
Sources:
Belfast Street Names database (belfaststreetnames.com)
Ptolemy’s Geography, Book II, c. 150 AD (reference to Eblana on Ireland’s east coast)
Ptolemys Map of Ireland and Street Names in Belfast - blog by Peter Crawford
" } , { "id": 1283, "pageID": "57611", "title": "Ebor Drive", "url" : "ebor-drive", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Ebor Drive - - - - BT12 - - - - Resolved - That the name Ebor Drive be approved for a new street on the property of Messrs H. & J.Martin, Ltd. off Lower Tate's Avenue. (1st April 1930)" } , { "id": 1284, "pageID": "57612", "title": "Ebor Parade", "url" : "ebor-parade", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Ebor Parade - - - - BT12 - - - -Owner: Mr Shillington, eight new streets situate off Broadway be named Benburb Street, Ebor Street, Kilburn Street, Lecale Street, Moltke Street, Rockview Street, Tavanagh Street and Glenmachan Street. Minutes TIC, 25th May 1898.
Resolved - That the name Ebor Parade be approved for a new street off Tate’s Avenue on the property of Messrs. H. & J. Martin, Ltd. (24th April 1935).
" } , { "id": 1285, "pageID": "57613", "title": "Ebor Street", "url" : "ebor-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - - Owner: Mr Shillington, eight new streets situate off Broadway be named Benburb Street, Ebor Street, Kilburn Street, Lecale Street, Moltke Street, Rockview Street, Tavanagh Street and Glenmachan Street. Minutes TIC, 25th May 1898. " } , { "id": 1286, "pageID": "57614", "title": "Ebrington Gardens", "url" : "ebrington-gardens", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1905", "content" : " - Ebrington Gardens - - - - BT4 - - - -That on the application of the owner, Mr Brice McIlroy, a new street on his property, situate off Upper Newtownards Road, be named Ebrington Gardens. (Improvement Committee, 18th July 1905). The 1907 Belfast/Ulster Street Directory contains this information McIlroy, Brice, builder, Clonroy, 80 North Road.
" } , { "id": 1287, "pageID": "57615", "title": "Eccles Street", "url" : "eccles-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Eccles Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr James Tate of Tennent Street three new streets on his property situate off Tennent Street be named ‘Eccles Street’, ‘Bootle Street’ and ‘Bromley Street. (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 13th January 1897).
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 27 January 1897 indicate at the request of the owners of the property the naming of four new streets off Tennent Street: Lough Swilly Street, Eccles, Bootle Street and Bromley Street.
- Further Information - -McCready - Eccles- str . ( Dorset -str. ) 1772. From Sir John Eccles, owner of property here, L.M. 1710 .
" } , { "id": 1288, "pageID": "57616", "title": "Eden Road", "url" : "eden-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1289, "pageID": "57617", "title": "Edenbrook Close", "url" : "edenbrook-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Edenbrook Close Off Sidney Street West, BT13 was proposed by the Belfast Improved Housing Association and agreed as the name of the street at the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 21st May, 2001." } , { "id": 1290, "pageID": "57618", "title": "Edenderry Close", "url" : "edenderry-close", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Edenderry Close - - - - BT13 - - - - The 1863-1864 BPUD features Edenderry Lodge/Edenderry Cottage which in likely to have taken its name from the townland Edenderry. " } , { "id": 1291, "pageID": "57619", "title": "Edenmore Drive / Céide Éadan Mór", "url" : "edenmore-drive", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Edenmore Drive / Céide Éadan Mór - - - - BT11 - - - - Edenmore Hill is a peak in County Donegal." } , { "id": 1292, "pageID": "57620", "title": "Edenvale Court", "url" : "edenvale-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1293, "pageID": "57621", "title": "Edenvale Crescent", "url" : "edenvale-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the street names recommended by the Estates Committee on 25th March last in respect to Edenvale and Parkmount Estates as follows: Edenvale: Edenvale Crescent, Edenvale Park, Edenvale Gardens. Parkmount: - Parkmount Parade, Parkmount Terrace, Parkmount Place, Parkmount Lane, Parkmount Way, Parkmount Pass, Parkmount Gardens (continuation of) Innisfayle Pass, Innisfayle Gardens (continuation of). (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1948)." } , { "id": 1294, "pageID": "57622", "title": "Edenvale Drive", "url" : "edenvale-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1957", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1957 - - - - On the recommendation of the City surveyor, the committee acceded to an application from Mr Joseph Kerr for permission to name a new street situated off Holywood Road adjoining his property, Edenvale Drive. (9th April 1957). This street had previously been called Sandy Lane. " } , { "id": 1295, "pageID": "57623", "title": "Edenvale Gardens", "url" : "edenvale-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the street names recommended by the Estates Committee on 25th March last in respect to Edenvale and Parkmount Estates as follows: Edenvale: Edenvale Crescent, Edenvale Park, Edenvale Gardens. Parkmount: - Parkmount Parade, Parkmount Terrace, Parkmount Place, Parkmount Lane, Parkmount Way, Parkmount Pass, Parkmount Gardens (continuation of) Innisfayle Pass, Innisfayle Gardens (continuation of). (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1948)." } , { "id": 1296, "pageID": "57624", "title": "Edenvale Grove", "url" : "edenvale-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Edenvale streets are likely to be called after Edenvale Lodge which featured in an advert in the Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 15 June 1886. " } , { "id": 1297, "pageID": "57625", "title": "Edenvale Park", "url" : "edenvale-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the street names recommended by the Estates Committee on 25th March last in respect to Edenvale and Parkmount Estates as follows: Edenvale: Edenvale Crescent, Edenvale Park, Edenvale Gardens. Parkmount: - Parkmount Parade, Parkmount Terrace, Parkmount Place, Parkmount Lane, Parkmount Way, Parkmount Pass, Parkmount Gardens (continuation of) Innisfayle Pass, Innisfayle Gardens (continuation of). (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1948)." } , { "id": 1298, "pageID": "57626", "title": "Edgar Street / Sráid Edgar", "url" : "edgar-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1891", "content" : " - Edgar Street - - - - BT5 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr Arthur W Thompson of 40 Bryson Street a new street on his property situate between Beechfield Street and Madrid Street be named Edgar Street. (Improvement Committee, 30th September 1891).
" } , { "id": 1299, "pageID": "57627", "title": "Edgcumbe Drive", "url" : "edgcumbe-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1953", "content" : " - Edgcumbe Drive - - - - BT4 - - - -The Edgcumbe streets are built on land which used to be part of the grounds of Edgcumbe House. It was built in 1837 for John Wallace, solicitor. Later it was the residence of the Workman family and later again the Lemon family, who were related by marriage. The house was requisitioned by the MOD during WWII and was subsequently acquired by Belfast Corporation for use as a residential home for the elderly. It was demolished in 1993. It seems likely that this house was named after Mount Edgcumbe House in East Cornwall, across the River Tamar from Plymouth.
To BE LET, at EDGCUMBE SYDENHAM, County Down, BUILDING GROUND, in Lots suitable for Villa Sites. Apply to A. D. LEMON. 7. Corporation Square an advert in the Belfast Morning News - Friday 05 April 1867.
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the naming of a new street off Edgcumbe Gardens as Edgcumbe Drive for Mr J W Lemon. (3rd February 1953).
" } , { "id": 1300, "pageID": "57628", "title": "Edgcumbe Gardens", "url" : "edgcumbe-gardens", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1927", "content" : " - Edgcumbe Gardens - - - - BT4 - - - -The Edgcumbe streets are built on land which used to be part of the grounds of Edgcumbe House. It was built in 1837 for John Wallace, solicitor. Later it was the residence of the Workman family and later again the Lemon family, who were related by marriage. The house was requisitioned by the MOD during WWII and was subsequently acquired by Belfast Corporation for use as a residential home for the elderly. It was demolished in 1993. It seems likely that this house was named after Mount Edgcumbe House in East Cornwall, across the River Tamar from Plymouth.
To BE LET, at EDGCUMBE SYDENHAM, County Down, BUILDING GROUND, in Lots suitable for Villa Sites. Apply to A. D. LEMON. 7. Corporation Square an advert in the Belfast Morning News - Friday 05 April 1867.
Resolved – That the name Edgcumbe Gardens be approved for a new street on the property of Mr. J. W. Lemon, from Holywood Road to Sydenham Avenue. (23rd August 1927)
" } , { "id": 1301, "pageID": "57629", "title": "Edgcumbe Park", "url" : "edgcumbe-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Edgcumbe Park - - - - BT4 - - - -The Edgcumbe streets are built on land which used to be part of the grounds of Edgcumbe House. It was built in 1837 for John Wallace, solicitor. Later it was the residence of the Workman family and later again the Lemon family, who were related by marriage. The house was requisitioned by the MOD during WWII and was subsequently acquired by Belfast Corporation for use as a residential home for the elderly. It was demolished in 1993. It seems likely that this house was named after Mount Edgcumbe House in East Cornwall, across the River Tamar from Plymouth.
To BE LET, at EDGCUMBE SYDENHAM, County Down, BUILDING GROUND, in Lots suitable for Villa Sites. Apply to A. D. LEMON. 7. Corporation Square an advert in the Belfast Morning News - Friday 05 April 1867. On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the application of Mr Robert Vance that the name Edgcumbe Park for a new throughfare on his property situated off Edgcumbe Gardens was approved. (13th June 1950).
" } , { "id": 1302, "pageID": "57630", "title": "Edgcumbe View", "url" : "edgcumbe-view", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1962", "content" : " - Edgcumbe View - - - - BT4 - - - -The Edgcumbe streets are built on land which used to be part of the grounds of Edgcumbe House. It was built in 1837 for John Wallace, solicitor. Later it was the residence of the Workman family and later again the Lemon family, who were related by marriage. The house was requisitioned by the MOD during WWII and was subsequently acquired by Belfast Corporation for use as a residential home for the elderly. It was demolished in 1993. It seems likely that this house was named after Mount Edgcumbe House in East Cornwall, across the River Tamar from Plymouth.
To BE LET, at EDGCUMBE SYDENHAM, County Down, BUILDING GROUND, in Lots suitable for Villa Sites. Apply to A. D. LEMON. 7. Corporation Square an advert in the Belfast Morning News - Friday 05 April 1867. On the recommendation of the Assistant City surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Mr Robert Vance to name a new street situated on his property of Edgcumbe Gardens, Edgcumbe View. (11th December 1962).
" } , { "id": 1303, "pageID": "57631", "title": "Edgewater Road", "url" : "edgewater-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1305, "pageID": "57633", "title": "Edinburgh Street", "url" : "edinburgh-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1895", "content" : " - Edinburgh Street - - - - BT9 - - - -That on the application of the owners the six new streets on their property situate off Lisburn Road and Tates Avenue be named Sandringham Street Lorne Street Northbrook Street Edinburgh Street Melrose Street and Donnybrook Street. (18th December 1895)
" } , { "id": 1306, "pageID": "57634", "title": "Edith Street", "url" : "edith-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1307, "pageID": "57635", "title": "Edlingham Street", "url" : "edlingham-street", "intro" : "BT15: year approved: 1883", "content" : " - Edlingham Street - - - - BT15 - - - -The Northern Whig on Tuesday 03 April 1883 reported the Town Improvement Committee named two new streets on the Duncairn Estate: Edlingham Street and Stratheden Street.
That on the application of Mr. R. A. Mooney two new streets from Adam Street to Edlingham Street be named Copperfield Street, and Ruth Street and that he be requested to submit two other names instead of Ravensdown Street and Henry Cooke Street. ( 2nd October 1889).
" } , { "id": 1308, "pageID": "57636", "title": "Edward Street", "url" : "edward-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Edward Street was named after Edward May as was May Street. Edward May will go down in local history as the man who pioneered the reclamation of land from the Lough edges and in reclamation of land in St George’s graveyard at High Street and Ann Street so as to sell the land for the development of Church/Ann Street. (Graham) The 1839 edition of Martin’s Belfast Directory lists people living here." } , { "id": 1309, "pageID": "57637", "title": "Edwina Street", "url" : "edwina-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1310, "pageID": "57638", "title": "Eglantine Avenue", "url" : "eglantine-avenue", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1877", "content" : " - Eglantine Avenue - - - - BT9 - - - -...on the application of Mr James K Ritchie to name the new street at the north end of Saint Thomas Church Eglantine Avenue. (31st January 1877).
Dean in his book on Ulster gate lodges writes that the house and gate lodge at Eglantine Hill pre 1832 were built for Hugh Hyndman a West India merchant. Martin’s Belfast Directory 1839 records an address of a barrister at Eglantine Hill.
- Further Information - -https://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/8955
" } , { "id": 1311, "pageID": "57639", "title": "Eglantine Gardens", "url" : "eglantine-gardens", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Eglantine Gardens - - - - BT9 - - - -That on the application of Mr James Johnston a new street on his property situate between Eglantine Avenue and Malone Avenue be named Eglantine Gardens. (1st December 1897).
Dean in his book on Ulster gate lodges writes that the house and gate lodge at Eglantine Hill pre 1832 were built for Hugh Hyndman a West India merchant. Martin’s Belfast Directory 1839 records an address of a barrister at Eglantine Hill.
Eglantine Gardens takes its name from its proximity to Eglantine Avenue.
" } , { "id": 1312, "pageID": "57640", "title": "Eglantine Place", "url" : "eglantine-place", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1896", "content" : " - Eglantine Place - - - - BT9 - - - -Application of the owner Mr R Crawford for a new street situate off Eglantine Avenue to be named Eglantine Place. (Minutes, TIC, 23rd December 1896).
" } , { "id": 1313, "pageID": "57641", "title": "Egmont Gardens", "url" : "egmont-gardens", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Egmont Gardens - - - - BT12 - - - -Egmont Gardens in the Sandy Row area recalls the earlier Egmont Street. The name Egmont is best known through the title of Lamoral, Count of Egmont (1522-68), who was a hero in the Low Countries for opposing the Inquisition in Flanders, for which he was executed by the Spanish. However, there is also a title in the Irish peerage: Earl of Egmont. This was created in 1733 for John Perceval and, although he claimed descent from the Dutch Egmont family, is derived from Egmont, his estate in Co. Cork. The title remained in the Perceval family and was only extinguished in 2011. It is likely that Egmont Gardens is named after one of the Irish Earls of Egmont.
On the application of the owners of property it was resolved that the following names for new streets be approved of: Egmont Street for a street on Mr. Hugh Scott’s property at Bentham Street. and Matilda Street.... (11th April 1894).
" } , { "id": 1314, "pageID": "57642", "title": "Egeria Street", "url" : "egeria-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1893", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1893 - - - - from classical myth, Egeria was a nymph or goddess who a fountain in Africa, Thither Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome, was said to have repaired to hold converse with her, obtaining from her the laws which he promulgated, and directions for the worship of the gods. The name is also used in astronony, zoology, and botany, (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall) The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee 25 October 1893 indicate how six new streets off the Blackstaff road (later to be called Donegall Road) have been named: “Fortuna street”, “Egeria street, “Daphne street”, “Pandora street”, “Euterpe street”, and “Thalia street”. - Further Information - - https://classicalassociationni.wordpress.com/2020/06/14/ancient-and-mythological-street-names-in-belfast/" } , { "id": 1315, "pageID": "57643", "title": "Eia Street ", "url" : "eia-street", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1879", "content" : " - Eia Street - - - - BT14 - - - -There has been much speculation over the name Eia Street. The most conclusive evidence on how it got its name comes from Miss Olive Macrory who wrote to a columnist in the Belfast Newsletter in November 1937 regarding a previous article he had written: The information you have given is not quite in accordance with facts. Eia House was built by my father, the late Robert Augustus Macrory, solicitor.. of Belfast, on a portion of ground purchased by him. My fathers uncle, Mr. Adam J. Macrory of Duncairn. had never any interest in this property. The Duncairn estate, the property of the late Mr. Adam J.Macrory, was and is, entirely situate on the opposite side of the Antrim Road from that on which Eia House stands. That my father got the idea of the name from the perusal of old Ordnance maps of London is correct. The tradition that the name represents the initial letters of the Christian names of three of my fathers daughters is, of course, incorrect, since at the time the house was built and named he had not three daughters the first letters of whose names made up this combination, although, as it happened, in later years such a tradition might have had some foundation. (5th November 1937). Robert A Maccrory did go on to have three daughters whose names began with the letters - E, I, A: Elizabeth, Isabella and Anna.
Eia or Eye was a medieval manor in Middlesex, now close to the City of Westminster in Central London.
Letter read from Mr Macrory requesting to be allowed to name his new street off Antrim Road Eia Gardens: Resolved that he be permitted to call it Eia Street. (28th May 1879).
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" } , { "id": 1316, "pageID": "57644", "title": "Eileen Gardens", "url" : "eileen-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That Mr Hugh Strain of Great Victoria Street be informed in reply to his letter of 18th Inst. that the Committee cannot apply the name Gardens to any street with less than 20 feet area and request him to submit another name for the street off Windsor Park Avenue. (23rd August 1899).
That on the application of the owners of property, a new street situate off Windsor Park Avenue be named Ileen Gardens. (15th November 1899). Recorded here as Ileen Gardens but soon became Eileen Gardens.
" } , { "id": 1317, "pageID": "57645", "title": "Elaine Street", "url" : "elaine-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Elaine Street - - - - BT9 - - - -Elaine Street in Stranmillis is named after a figure from Arthurian legend and title character of a poem in Alfred Lord Tennysons Idylls of the King (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 26/02/1941).
That on the application of the owner, Mr. T. K. Matthews, four new streets on his property situate off Stranmillis Road be named Landseer Street, Elaine Street, Colenso Street, and Pretoria Street. (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 4th April 1900).
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" } , { "id": 1319, "pageID": "57647", "title": "Elgin Court", "url" : "elgin-court", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Elgin Court - - - - BT7 - - - - Likely to be named after Lord Elgin From James Bruce (1811-63), 8th Earl of Elgin, Viceroy of India from 1862 to 1863." } , { "id": 1320, "pageID": "57648", "title": "Elgin Mews", "url" : "elgin-mews", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Elgin Mews - - - - BT7 - - - - Likely to be named after Lord Elgin From James Bruce (1811-63), 8th Earl of Elgin, Viceroy of India from 1862 to 1863." } , { "id": 1321, "pageID": "57649", "title": "Elgin Street", "url" : "elgin-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1894", "content" : " - Elgin Street - - - - BT7 - - - -On the application of the owners it was Resolved that the following names for new streets be approved of: Elgin Street’ for a street on Mr. D. L. Coates’ property at Ormeau Road. (18th April 1894).
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 25 April 1894 indicate the naming of five new streets off Ormeau Road: Delhi, Candahar, Golconda, Herat and Elgin streets.
It is very likely this street was named after Lord Elgin: James Bruce (1811-63), 8th Earl of Elgin, Viceroy of India from 1862 to 1863.
" } , { "id": 1322, "pageID": "57650", "title": "Elimgrove Street", "url" : "elimgrove-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - That on the application of the owners Messrs Gillespie and Wylie a new street on their property situate off Cliftonville Road be named 'Elmgrove Street'. (28th May 1901). The name Elmgrove is no longer in use, the street is called Elimgrove Street. " } , { "id": 1323, "pageID": "57651", "title": "Eliza Street", "url" : "eliza-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Eliza Street c. 1830 (OS), 1839 (Martin)." } , { "id": 1324, "pageID": "57652", "title": "Eliza Street Close", "url" : "eliza-street-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1325, "pageID": "57653", "title": "Eliza Street Terrace", "url" : "eliza-street-terrace", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1326, "pageID": "57654", "title": "Elm Street", "url" : "elm-street", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Elm Street - - - - BT7 - - - -There is a cluster of streets off Donegall Pass which were named after trees: Elm Street, Oak Way, Pine Way, Walnut Street/Court/Mews.
" } , { "id": 1327, "pageID": "57655", "title": "Elmdale Street", "url" : "elmdale-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -The Committee request the owners to submit other names for the streets hitherto known as First Street, Second Street, Third Street & Fourth Street at Bloomfield, as there are similar names for streets in other parts of the City. Resolved, That the Surveyor be authorised to carry out the work. (16th March 1898).
That on application of the owners Messrs Sinclair and Boyd (see below for further information) the names of four new streets on their property situate off Bloomfield Avenue hithertoo known as First Street, Second Street, Third Street, Fourth Street, be changed to Avondale Street; Oakdale Street; Elmdale Street; and Ashdale Street. (Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 6th April 1998).
" } , { "id": 1328, "pageID": "57656", "title": "Elmfield Street", "url" : "elmfield-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1896", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1896 - - - -On the application of the owners of property, it was resolved that a new street situate off Herbert Street, next Chatham Street, be named ‘Bonar Street’, and a new street situate off Parkside Street, be named ‘Parkend Street’. (27th November 1895).
That on the application of the owner Mr George Andrews the name of Bonar Street be changed to Elmfield Street. (Improvement Committee, 5th August 1896).
" } , { "id": 1329, "pageID": "57657", "title": "Elmgrove Court", "url" : "elmgrove-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “Rolston Architects have also proposed Elmgrove Court as the first choice for a new street, which is adjacent to Elmgrove Manor and in close proximity to Elmgrove Primary school. Elmgrove Place and Elmgrove Mews are being proposed as the second and third choice. Royal Mail have advised that Elmgrove Mews could cause confusion with deliveries as an apartment block located at 231 – 239 Beersbridge Road, use Elmgrove Mews as their building name and they feel that the proposal for Elmgrove Mews for the new street could cause confusion for deliveries.” Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, May 2019." } , { "id": 1330, "pageID": "57658", "title": "Elmgrove Manor", "url" : "elmgrove-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1331, "pageID": "57659", "title": "Elmgrove Road", "url" : "elmgrove-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1332, "pageID": "57660", "title": "Elmwood Avenue", "url" : "elmwood-avenue", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Elmwood Avenue - - - - BT7 - - - -According to Dean in his book on Ulster gate lodges Elmwood gate lodge was built around 1845. Henderson’s Belfast Directory And Northern Repository 1850 lists Edward H Clarke living in Elmwood. 1843 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory lists Clarke with the description: Belfast Vitriol Works; vitriol was a type of acid produced commercially. Elm Wood features in the Ordnance Survey map (1846-1862).
- Further Information - - https://victorianweb.org/art/architecture/churches/40.html" } , { "id": 1333, "pageID": "57661", "title": "Elsmere Heights", "url" : "elsmere-heights", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Elsmere Heights - - - - BT5 - - - -Location: Off Gilnahirk Road, BT5
Council District: Originally Castlereagh Borough Council; now Belfast City Council
Date Named: Elsmere Park – mid-1950s (in use by 1960); Elsmere Heights and Elsmere Manor – mid-2000s
Possible Origin of Name:
The reason for the choice of the name Elsmere is uncertain. It may have been selected by post-war developers for its refined or English-sounding character, echoing names such as Ellesmere in Shropshire. Another, though unproven, possibility is that it was inspired by the surname Elsmere, which appears in 19th-century records for the Gilnahirk and Knockbreda area. Two Misses Elsmere were noted as small landholders in Griffith’s Valuation (c.1863). Whether the modern street name consciously recalls that family or was simply a coincidence of naming remains unclear.
Historical Background:
Before suburbanisation, Gilnahirk consisted mainly of farmland and smallholdings on Belfast’s rural fringe. In the 1950s, growing housing demand led to the creation of small bungalow developments along Gilnahirk Road.
A Belfast Telegraph property advertisement of 29 September 1960 already lists Elsmere Park, Gilnahirk, describing it as a quiet residential park. This indicates that Elsmere Park was both named and occupied by that date, suggesting a mid- to late-1950s origin.
The adjoining streets Elsmere Heights and Elsmere Manor were added around 2005–2007, developed by Taren Developments NI Ltd on remaining farmland. Their names followed the established Elsmere theme and were approved through Castlereagh Borough Council’s standard street-naming process.
Summary:
Elsmere Park – mid-1950s bungalow estate; earliest documented reference 1960.
Elsmere Heights & Elsmere Manor – mid-2000s extensions by Taren Developments.
Name origin – uncertain; possibly from an old local surname or chosen for its genteel sound.
Primary source – Belfast Telegraph, 29 September 1960, property advertisements section.
References:
Belfast Telegraph, 29 Sept 1960, Property Advertisements.
Griffith’s Valuation (c.1863) – Misses Elsmere, landholders, parish of Knockbreda.
Castlereagh Borough Council / Belfast City Council street-naming records.
Companies House filings for Taren Developments NI Ltd (developer, 2000s).
Aidan Campbell, Gilnahirk (East Belfast Historical Society, 2009).
Location: Off Gilnahirk Road, BT5
Council District: Originally Castlereagh Borough Council; now Belfast City Council
Date Named: Elsmere Park – mid-1950s (in use by 1960); Elsmere Heights and Elsmere Manor – mid-2000s
Possible Origin of Name:
The reason for the choice of the name Elsmere is uncertain. It may have been selected by post-war developers for its refined or English-sounding character, echoing names such as Ellesmere in Shropshire. Another, though unproven, possibility is that it was inspired by the surname Elsmere, which appears in 19th-century records for the Gilnahirk and Knockbreda area. Two Misses Elsmere were noted as small landholders in Griffith’s Valuation (c.1863). Whether the modern street name consciously recalls that family or was simply a coincidence of naming remains unclear.
Historical Background:
Before suburbanisation, Gilnahirk consisted mainly of farmland and smallholdings on Belfast’s rural fringe. In the 1950s, growing housing demand led to the creation of small bungalow developments along Gilnahirk Road.
A Belfast Telegraph property advertisement of 29 September 1960 already lists Elsmere Park, Gilnahirk, describing it as a quiet residential park. This indicates that Elsmere Park was both named and occupied by that date, suggesting a mid- to late-1950s origin.
The adjoining streets Elsmere Heights and Elsmere Manor were added around 2005–2007, developed by Taren Developments NI Ltd on remaining farmland. Their names followed the established Elsmere theme and were approved through Castlereagh Borough Council’s standard street-naming process.
Summary:
Elsmere Park – mid-1950s bungalow estate; earliest documented reference 1960.
Elsmere Heights & Elsmere Manor – mid-2000s extensions by Taren Developments.
Name origin – uncertain; possibly from an old local surname or chosen for its genteel sound.
Primary source – Belfast Telegraph, 29 September 1960, property advertisements section.
References:
Belfast Telegraph, 29 Sept 1960, Property Advertisements.
Griffith’s Valuation (c.1863) – Misses Elsmere, landholders, parish of Knockbreda.
Castlereagh Borough Council / Belfast City Council street-naming records.
Companies House filings for Taren Developments NI Ltd (developer, 2000s).
Aidan Campbell, Gilnahirk (East Belfast Historical Society, 2009).
Location: Off Gilnahirk Road, BT5
Council District: Originally Castlereagh Borough Council; now Belfast City Council
Date Named: Elsmere Park – mid-1950s (in use by 1960); Elsmere Heights and Elsmere Manor – mid-2000s
Possible Origin of Name:
The reason for the choice of the name Elsmere is uncertain. It may have been selected by post-war developers for its refined or English-sounding character, echoing names such as Ellesmere in Shropshire. Another, though unproven, possibility is that it was inspired by the surname Elsmere, which appears in 19th-century records for the Gilnahirk and Knockbreda area. Two Misses Elsmere were noted as small landholders in Griffith’s Valuation (c.1863). Whether the modern street name consciously recalls that family or was simply a coincidence of naming remains unclear.
Historical Background:
Before suburbanisation, Gilnahirk consisted mainly of farmland and smallholdings on Belfast’s rural fringe. In the 1950s, growing housing demand led to the creation of small bungalow developments along Gilnahirk Road.
A Belfast Telegraph property advertisement of 29 September 1960 already lists Elsmere Park, Gilnahirk, describing it as a quiet residential park. This indicates that Elsmere Park was both named and occupied by that date, suggesting a mid- to late-1950s origin.
The adjoining streets Elsmere Heights and Elsmere Manor were added around 2005–2007, developed by Taren Developments NI Ltd on remaining farmland. Their names followed the established Elsmere theme and were approved through Castlereagh Borough Council’s standard street-naming process.
Summary:
Elsmere Park – mid-1950s bungalow estate; earliest documented reference 1960.
Elsmere Heights & Elsmere Manor – mid-2000s extensions by Taren Developments.
Name origin – uncertain; possibly from an old local surname or chosen for its genteel sound.
Primary source – Belfast Telegraph, 29 September 1960, property advertisements section.
References:
Belfast Telegraph, 29 Sept 1960, Property Advertisements.
Griffith’s Valuation (c.1863) – Misses Elsmere, landholders, parish of Knockbreda.
Castlereagh Borough Council / Belfast City Council street-naming records.
Companies House filings for Taren Developments NI Ltd (developer, 2000s).
Aidan Campbell, Gilnahirk (East Belfast Historical Society, 2009).
That on the application of the owners, Messrs R. J. McConnell & Co., 5 new streets on their property situate off My Lady’s Road be named ‘Pearl Street’, ‘Emerald Street’, ‘Cherryville Street’, ‘Sherwood Street’ and Eversleigh Street. (12th December 1894).
" } , { "id": 1338, "pageID": "57666", "title": "Emersons Mews", "url" : "emerson-mews", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 2017", "content" : " - Emersons Mews - - - - BT14 - - - -The contractor (Dixons Contractors Ltd) has proposed Emersons for the street names because the Emerson family had a large mill in the area which was powered by the Ligoniel river which connects Emerson’s Mill with the site. The contractor has advised that the slopes of Wolfhill were the focus of the linen industry in the 19th century with a number of important works such as the Mountain spinning mill and Emerson’s spinning mill which were located along the Ligoniel and Crumlin Roads (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 7th March, 2017).
" } , { "id": 1339, "pageID": "57667", "title": "Emma Court / Cúirt Emma", "url" : "emma-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Emma Court / Cúirt Emma - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1340, "pageID": "57668", "title": "Empire Drive", "url" : "empire-drive", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Empire Drive - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved: ... Empire Drive for a new street off Richview Street on the property of Rental Holdings Ltd, and Mr. Thomas Lindsay. (IC, 3rd June 1936).
Many streets were named after leading figures of the day — Kitchener, Methuen, Carrington, Disraeli, Moltke, Balfour, Elgin, Haig. Others reflected the Empire’s expansion — Canada, Monteal, Hudson. Of course there was an Empire Street, and nobody believed Klondyke Street was paved with gold. (Strange sounding names from Far Away Places) by Michael McRitchie in Belfast News-Letter - Tuesday 14 May 1974.
" } , { "id": 1341, "pageID": "57669", "title": "Empire Parade", "url" : "empire-parade", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1939", "content" : " - Empire Parade - - - - BT12 - - - - Resolved that the name Empire Parade be approved for New Street off Lamberg St on the property of Rental Holdings Limited. (13th June 1939). Many streets were named after leading figures of the day — Kitchener, Methuen, Carrington, Disraeli, Moltke, Balfour, Elgin, Haig. Others reflected the Empire’s expansion — Canada, Monteal, Hudson. Of course there was an Empire Street, and nobody believed Klondyke Street was paved with gold. Strange sounding names from Far Away Places by Michael McRitchie in Belfast News-Letter - Tuesday 14 May 1974." } , { "id": 1342, "pageID": "57670", "title": "Empire Street", "url" : "empire-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1921", "content" : " - Empire Street - - - - BT12 - - - -The Irish News and Belfast Morning News - Friday 25 December 1908 contain a report about accidents which had happened to people from various streeets and who were treated at the Royal Victoria Hospital. It refers to one woman from Empire Street. Many streets were named after leading figures of the day — Kitchener, Methuen, Carrington, Disraeli, Moltke, Balfour, Elgin, Haig. Others reflected the Empire’s expansion — Canada, Monteal, Hudson. Of course there was an Empire Street, and nobody believed Klondyke Street was paved with gold. Strange sounding names from Far Away Places by Michael McRitchie in Belfast News-Letter - Tuesday 14 May 1974.
Resolved that the name Empire Street, for a new thoroughfare on the property of Messrs R.J. McConnell & Co., situate on Donegall Road, be approved. (22nd November 1921).
" } , { "id": 1343, "pageID": "57671", "title": "Enfield Drive", "url" : "enfield-drive", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - - BT13 - - - -The surmise is that the Enfield streets take their name from Enfield House.
Resolved – That on the application of Mr. S. E. Thompson, 63 Donegall Street, the names Enfield Parade and Enfield Drive be approved for new streets on his property situate off Bray Street. (6th March 1928).
" } , { "id": 1344, "pageID": "57672", "title": "Enfield Parade", "url" : "enfield-parade", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Enfield Parade - - - - BT13 - - - -The surmise is that the Enfield streets take their name from Enfield House.
Resolved – That on the application of Mr. S. E. Thompson, 63 Donegall Street, the names Enfield Parade and Enfield Drive be approved for new streets on his property situate off Bray Street. (6th March 1928).
" } , { "id": 1345, "pageID": "57673", "title": "Enfield Street", "url" : "enfield-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1889", "content" : " - Enfield Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That, on the application of Mr S. A. Johnstone, two new streets on his property off Shankhill Road, near Woodvale Park, be named Woodvale Street and Enfield Street. (9 January 1889).
The second historical OS Map indicates Enfield House just off the Crumilin Road. The surmise is that the Enfield streets take their name from Enfield House.
Enfield Crumlin Road is listed in the Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster (1865-1866).
" } , { "id": 1346, "pageID": "57674", "title": "Enid Drive", "url" : "enid-drive", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - Enid Drive - - - - BT5 - - - -The City Surveyor reported that Messrs. Robert Hewitt & Son, Ballyhackamore, had requested that the name Enid Drive be approved for a new street, on their property, situated off Enid Parade. ... Resolved - That the request be acceded to. (26th Nov 1929)
On the application of the owner a new street on his property situate off Hewitt Street, Sandown Road, was named Enid Street. (26th January 1926).
" } , { "id": 1347, "pageID": "57675", "title": "Enid Parade", "url" : "enid-parade", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1938", "content" : " - Enid Parade - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved- That the name Enid Parade be approved for a new street continuing Enid Parade to Holland Drive on the property of the Sailors and Soldiers Land Trust. (23 August 1938)
On the application of the owner a new street on his property situate off Hewitt Street, Sandown Road, was named Enid Street. (26th January 1926).
" } , { "id": 1348, "pageID": "57676", "title": "Epworth Street", "url" : "epworth-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1892", "content" : " - Epworth Street - - - - Year approved: 1892 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr Wm Geddis a new street situate off Templemore Avenue be named Epworth Street. (Improvement Committee, 25th May 1892).
" } , { "id": 1349, "pageID": "57677", "title": "Erin Way", "url" : "erin-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1350, "pageID": "57678", "title": "Erinvale Avenue", "url" : "erinvale-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1351, "pageID": "57679", "title": "Erinvale Drive", "url" : "erinvale-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1352, "pageID": "57680", "title": "Erinvale Gardens", "url" : "erinvale-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1353, "pageID": "57681", "title": "Erinvale Park", "url" : "erinvale-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1354, "pageID": "57682", "title": "Errigal Park / Páirc na hEaragaile", "url" : "errigal-park", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Errigal Park / Páirc na hEaragaile - - - - BT11 - - - -Errigal (751m) is the tallest and steepest of Donegal’s Seven Sisters range and the highest peak in the county.
" } , { "id": 1355, "pageID": "57683", "title": "Erris Grove", "url" : "erris-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Erris Grove features in the 1967 list of Belfast Street names." } , { "id": 1356, "pageID": "57684", "title": "Erskine Street", "url" : "erskine-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1892", "content" : " - Erskine Street - - - - BT5 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr. James Major a new street situated off Montrose Street and Glenallen Street be named Erskine Street. (29th June 1892).
" } , { "id": 1357, "pageID": "57685", "title": "Eskdale Gardens", "url" : "eskdale-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Change of Street Names, Glenard Estate. The City Surveyor reported with reference to an application received from Glenard Estates, Ltd. that the names of certain thoroughfares on Glenard Estate be changed and intimated that the owners of property concerned were agreeable to the proposal. Resolved -That the undernoted changes be approved and that the City Surveyor be instructed to communicate with Glenard Estates, Ltd. with a view to their meeting the cost of altering the street name plates and the numbers of premises.Portion of Ardglen Gardens from Berwick Road to Ardglen Crescent New Name Eskdale Gardens (25th January 1938)" } , { "id": 1358, "pageID": "57686", "title": "Espie Way", "url" : "espie-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1359, "pageID": "57687", "title": "Essex Grove / Garrán Essex", "url" : "essex-grove", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Essex Grove - - - - BT7 - - - -The committee have named eight new streets off the West side of Ormeau Road: Mornington Street, Zetland Street, Gosford Street, Gosford Place, Powerscourt Street, Belmore Street, Bagot Street, and Essex Street. From the minutes of the Town Improvement Committee, reported in the Belfast Weekly News on Saturday 05 September 1874.
Essex Street as a name is no longer in use, instead there is Essex Grove. The Essex name may be named for the county in England to the northeast of London. In McCreadys book on Dublin Street Names: he believes that Essex Bridge was named after Arthur Capel, Earl of Essex who was Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland from 1672-77.
" } , { "id": 1360, "pageID": "57688", "title": "Esther Street", "url" : "esther-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owners a new street situate off Alexandra Park Avenue be named Esther Street. (24th December 1895).
" } , { "id": 1361, "pageID": "57689", "title": "Estoril Court", "url" : "estoril-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1362, "pageID": "57690", "title": "Estoril Park", "url" : "estoril-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - Change of street names, Glenard estate. The city surveyor reported, with reference to the application received from Glenard Estates Ltd, that the names of certain throughfares on Glenard Estate be changed and intimated that the owners of property concerned were agreeable to the proposal. Resolved that the undernoted changes be approved: Portion of Glenard Park from Ardglen Parade to Crumlin Road: Brompton Park; Portion of Glenard Gardens from Glenard Crescent to Ardglen Parade: Ladbrook Drive; Portion of Glenard Drive from Glenard Crescent to Ardglen Parade: Duneden Park; Portion of Glenard Parade from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Estoril Park; Portion of Ardglen Drive from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Cranbrook Gardens; Portion of Ardglen Gardens from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Farringdon Gardens; Glenard Crescent: Balholm Drive; Ardglen Parade: Berwick Road (30th November 1937)." } , { "id": 1363, "pageID": "57691", "title": "Ethel Street", "url" : "ethel-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved. That on the application of the owner. Sir James Haslett a new street on his property situate off Lisburn Road be named Ethel Street. (5th December 1894).
" } , { "id": 1364, "pageID": "57692", "title": "Etna Drive ", "url" : "etna-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Change of Street Names, Glenard Estate. The City Surveyor reported with reference to an application received from Glenard Estates, Ltd. that the names of certain thoroughfares on Glenard Estate be changed and intimated that the owners of property concerned were agreeable to the proposal. Resolved -That the undernoted changes be approved and that the City Surveyor be instructed to communicate with Glenard Estates, Ltd. with a view to their meeting the cost of altering the street name plates and the numbers of premises. Portion of Ardglen Crescent from Glenard Park to Alliance Avenue Etna Drive. (25th January 1938)" } , { "id": 1365, "pageID": "57693", "title": "Eureka Drive", "url" : "eureka-drive", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Eureka Drive - - - - BT12 - - - -Eureka Drive has replaced the earlier Eureka Street, built in 1870. The origin of the name is unclear. It does not seem to fit with any of the other themes noticeable in the Sandy Row area. As eureka! is an exclamation of discovery (it means Ive found it! in Ancient Greek), it may be significant that Felt Street National School was nearby if the motivation was related to learning. Permission was granted to build this school in 1875 and Eureka Street is also mentioned in its address (Irish Histroric Towns Atlas xvii, 77).
Eureka Street is a 1996 novel by Robert McLiam Wilson which follows the lives and romances of two friends in divided Belfast during the Troubles.
" } , { "id": 1366, "pageID": "57694", "title": "Euston Parade", "url" : "euston-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Euston Parade - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved - That the name Euston Parade for a new street off Euston Street, on the property of Mr. Henry McKibbin, be approved. (13th May, 1930)
See Euston Street.
" } , { "id": 1367, "pageID": "57695", "title": "Euston Street", "url" : "euston-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1882", "content" : " - Euston Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Mr. J. Brown moved the adoption of this report, which, in addition to the usual statement of ordinary accounts, contained the following:- Your committee have named the new streets between Castlereagh Road and Cregagh Road Jocelyn Avenue, Kingscourt Street, Leitrim Street, Moneyrea Street, Newry Street, Omeath Avenue, Portobello Street, Quinton Street, Rostrevor Street and Euston Street.... (Northern Whig - Saturday 02 September 1882)
Euston Street was one of six streets off Willowfield Street whose names formed an alphabetical sequence from A to F. Most of these have been cleared. However, Euston Street was considerably longer than the others and formed the main thoroughfare through the estate. Euston was the first inter-city railway station in London, opened in 1837. It was named after Euston Hall in Suffolk, the seat of the Duke of Grafton, who was the main landowner around the station.
" } , { "id": 1368, "pageID": "57696", "title": "Euterpe Street", "url" : "euterpe-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1893", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1893 - - - -That on the application of the owner Sir Daniel Dixon six new streets on his property situate off Blackstaff Road be named Fortuna Street, Egreria Street Daphne Street, Pandora Street Euterpe Street and Thalia Street; four new streets off Beersbudge Road be named Flora Street, Foxglove Street, Heatherbell Street and Mayflower Street and two new streets off Woodstock Road be named Redcar Street Mashona Street and that he be requested to submit another name in lieu of Killean Street as there is already a street with an almost similar name in the City. (Town Improvement Committee, 25th October 1893)
Euterpe Street is named after another Greek Muse: Eὐτέρπη, who presided over music and lyric poetry. Her name means ‘rejoicing well’ or ‘delight,’ probably reflecting the reception of her own compositions. Ancient poets referred to her as the ‘giver of delight.’ She is often depicted holding a flute, and is sometimes presented as the inventor of some ancient musical instruments. (CANI)
- Further Information - - https://classicalassociationni.wordpress.com/2020/06/14/ancient-and-mythological-street-names-in-belfast/" } , { "id": 1369, "pageID": "57697", "title": "Evelyn Avenue", "url" : "evelyn-avenue", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Evelyn Avenue - - - - BT5 - - - -Located off Upper Newtownards Road.
" } , { "id": 1370, "pageID": "57698", "title": "Evelyn Gardens", "url" : "evelyn-gardens", "intro" : "BT15; year first recorded: 1896", "content" : " - Evelyn Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - -Location:
Runs between Kenbella Avenue and Cavehill Road in the Chichester Park area of North Belfast.
Official approval:
The street name was formally sanctioned when Belfast Corporation recorded:
Resolved that owing to the property being a residential one, and laid out as such, the application of the owners to name a new street, 30 feet wide, situate off Kenbella Avenue and Hughenden Avenue, ‘Evelyn Gardens’ be approved of. (24th January 1894).
Development:
Evelyn Gardens appears in the 1901 Belfast street directory with named villas and professional residents, indicating that it had been fully laid out and built up by the turn of the century.
Namesake:
Almost certainly named for Lady Evelyn Harriet Ashley-Cooper (1865–1931), granddaughter of the 3rd Marquess of Donegall. This follows the Donegall estate’s established pattern of commemorating family members in local street names.
Irish name:
Garraithe Éibhlín — Evelyn’s Gardens.
Evelyn Gardens forms part of the Donegall/Chichester estate’s late-Victorian suburban expansion into North Belfast. An 1894 advertisement for building sites on Princess Anne Avenue and Evelyn Gardens shows that the street was being set out in the early 1890s. By 1896, the Belfast News-Letter reported that four houses were to be erected there for Margaret J. Cull, confirming early development activity.
By 1901 the street was firmly established and appears in the Belfast directory with substantial villas such as Rosebery Villas, Marsville, and Victoria Villas. Its early inhabitants—merchants, commercial agents, clergy, and other professional-class residents—reflect the area’s intended status as a respectable, well-planned suburban address.
The name Evelyn Gardens aligns with the Donegall estate’s broader naming tradition, which drew heavily on family connections such as Donegall Place, Arthur Street, and Letitia Hill. Lady Evelyn Harriet Ashley-Cooper, linked to both the Chichester and Ashley-Cooper families, provides a highly plausible namesake. This distinguishes the Belfast street from the unrelated London street of the same name.
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That on the application of the owners, Messrs R. J. McConnell & Co., 5 new streets on their property situate off My Lady’s Road be named ‘Pearl Street’, ‘Emerald Street’, ‘Cherryville Street’, ‘Sherwood Street’ and Eversleigh Street. (12th December 1894).
" } , { "id": 1372, "pageID": "57700", "title": "Everton Drive", "url" : "everton-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1374, "pageID": "57702", "title": "Exchange Place", "url" : "exchange-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The street takes its name from the Belfast Exchange which was built in 1769 at the Four Corners - the junction of Bridge Street, Waring Street, North Street, Rosemary Lane; the Assembly rooms were completed in 1777. Exchange Place had been previously Elliott's Court. - Further Information - - https://www.ulsterarchitecturalheritage.org.uk/case-studies/assembly-rooms/" } , { "id": 1375, "pageID": "57703", "title": "Exchange Street", "url" : "exchange-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Mr. Kirk, Mr. Gregg and others attended and presented a memorial, signed by owners of property and residents in Green Street, to have the name of that Street changed to Exchange Street, and it was Moved by Councillor J. McDonnell Seconded by Councillor Shaw, and Resolved that the Council be recommended to change the name of Green Street to Exchange Street. (20th January 1903).
Exchange Street was originally called Green Street (after Robert Green). The street takes its name from the Belfast Exchange which was built in 1769 at the Four Corners - the junction of Bridge Street, Waring Street, North Street, Rosemary Lane; the Assembly rooms were completed in 1777.
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An amended Memorial was read from owners of property in Robert Street asking to have the name of that Street changed to Cathedral Street, Resolved that the Council be recommended to change the name of Robert Street to Exchange Street West. (5th June 1906).
The Exchange part of the name comes from its proximity to the Belfast Exchange which was built in 1769 at the Four Corners - the junction of Bridge Street, Waring Street, North Street, Rosemary Lane; the Assembly rooms were completed in 1777.
- Further Information - - Unnamed 1789 (Lawson). Robert Street 1813 (BSD), 1819(Bradshaw plan), 1822 (Benn plan 1), c. 1830 (OS)." } , { "id": 1377, "pageID": "57705", "title": "Excise Walk / Siúlán an Mháil ", "url" : "excise-walk", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Excise Walk / Siúlán an Mháil - - - - BT12 - - - - Like Excise Street and Malt Street, are all named from Dunville's Distillery, built in 1869 by William Dunville, who succeeded to the business established by his father, John Dunville. The company was wound up in 1937. John J. Marshall: A Belfast Street's Link with a Royal Romance in Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 07 January 1941. Excise Street no longer exists there is however Excise Walk. " } , { "id": 1378, "pageID": "57706", "title": "Faburn Park", "url" : "faburn-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1965", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1965 - - - - “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of proposals to name new streets as follows: …for Burnside Estates Ltd. new street off Ballysillan Road Faburn Park; portion of Glanworth Drive south of Glandore Avenue renamed Glanworth Gardens”. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 5th January 1965." } , { "id": 1379, "pageID": "57707", "title": "Factory Street", "url" : "factory-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1387, "pageID": "57715", "title": "Falcarragh Drive / Céide an Fháil Charraigh", "url" : "falcarragh-drive", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Falcarragh Drive / Céide an Fháil Charraigh - - - - BT11 - - - - An Fál Carrach (anglicized as Falcarragh) is a small Gaeltacht town and townland in north-west County Donegal." } , { "id": 1388, "pageID": "57716", "title": "Falcon Road", "url" : "falcon-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1390, "pageID": "57718", "title": "Falls Court / Cúirt na bhFál", "url" : "falls-court", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Falls Court / Cúirt na bhFál - - - - BT13 - - - - The 1842-43 edition of Martin’s Belfast Directory lists it in the name of streets." } , { "id": 1391, "pageID": "57719", "title": "Falls Road / Bóthar na bhFál", "url" : "falls-road", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Falls Road / Bóthar na bhFál - - - - BT12 - - - -Falls Road from the Irish – Bóthar na bhFál – territory of the hedges or enclosures was named after the district to which it led. Bradshaw’s General And Commercial Directory 1819 contains a list of Belfast Street Names including the Falls Road. The Falls Road is clearly identified on the second edition of the Ordnance Survey (1832-1846) map of Belfast.
That Mr. Bernard Hughes be requested to submit another name instead of St. Paul’s Avenue or St. Paul’s Place for the new street leading off Falls Road, as there is already a street in another part of the City named St. Paul’s Street. (19th March 1890)
That on the application of the owner Mr Samuel McGladdery a new street on his property situate off Falls Road be named Lucan Street. (14th September 1898).
" } , { "id": 1392, "pageID": "57720", "title": "Fallswater Drive / Céide Uisce na bhFál", "url" : "fallswater-drive", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Fallswater Drive / Céide Uisce na bhFál - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved – That the name Fallswater Drive be approved for a new street on the property of The John Thompson Estates Ltd., situated off Falls Road. (28th October 1930).
" } , { "id": 1393, "pageID": "57721", "title": "Fallswater Street / Sráid Uisce na bhFál", "url" : "fallswater-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Fallswater Street / Sráid Uisce na bhFál - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr John Thompson, a new street on his property situate off Falls Road be named Fallswater Street. (Minutes, TIC, 13th October 1897).
" } , { "id": 1394, "pageID": "57722", "title": "Fane Street", "url" : "fane-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1915", "content" : " - Fane Street - - - - BT9 - - - -Resolved. That on the application of the owners, the new street situate off the north side of Tate’s Avenue, parallel with the Great Northern Railway, from Tate’s Avenue to Ulsterville Avenue, be named Fane Street. (3rd August 1915).
Earliest newspaper mention: Northern Whig, 9 March 1916 — allotment gardens were established at Fane Street during the First World War.
First street directory entry: 1918 — described as from Tate’s Avenue to Dunluce Avenue.
The street was laid out and named between 1907 and 1916, most likely in the mid-1910s.
The precise origin of the name is not formally recorded, but it may reflect the influence of the Fane family, Earls of Westmorland, who were prominent in Irish administration:
John Fane, 10th Earl of Westmorland (1759–1841)
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1789–1794), the King’s representative at Dublin Castle.
Already commemorated elsewhere in Ireland, for example in Dublin’s Westmoreland Street.
General Sir Henry Fane (1778–1840)
A cousin of the Westmorland branch.
Commander-in-Chief of the Forces in Ireland (1829–1835), a senior post in Dublin during the campaign for Catholic emancipation.
While direct evidence linking the Lisburn Road street to these figures has not been found, the choice would fit with a common south Belfast pattern of the early 20th century, where developers often drew on aristocratic or commemorative names (for example Windsor, Marlborough, Eglantine).
1916 — the street was established enough to host wartime allotment gardens, showing its integration into civic life.
1932 — Fane Street Primary School opened, giving the street an enduring institutional presence.
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(17th September 1890)
Farnham Street from Captain Somerset Maxwell, who succeeded to the title of Baron Farnham in 1896. During the eighties he was an active opponent of Home Rule and the land league. He organised the Lough Mask Expedition for the relief of Captain Boycott. He was elected Grand Master of the Belfast Orangemen on the death of Rev. Dr. R. R. Kane. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
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" } , { "id": 1399, "pageID": "57727", "title": "Farringdon Gardens", "url" : "farringdon-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Change of street names, Glenard estate. The city surveyor reported, with reference to the application received from Glenard Estates Ltd, that the names of certain throughfares on Glenard Estate be changed and intimated that the owners of property concerned were agreeable to the proposal. Resolved that the undernoted changes be approved: Portion of Glenard Park from Ardglen Parade to Crumlin Road: Brompton Park; Portion of Glenard Gardens from Glenard Crescent to Ardglen Parade: Ladbrook Drive; Portion of Glenard Drive from Glenard Crescent to Ardglen Parade: Duneden Park; Portion of Glenard Parade from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Estoril Park; Portion of Ardglen Drive from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Cranbrook Gardens; Portion of Ardglen Gardens from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Farringdon Gardens; Glenard Crescent: Balholm Drive; Ardglen Parade: Berwick Road (30th November 1937)." } , { "id": 1400, "pageID": "57728", "title": "Fashoda Street", "url" : "fashoda-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Fashoda Street - - - - BT5 - - - - In the scramble by European Powers for African territory towards the close of the l9th century, Major Marchand with seven French officers and eighty native troops hoisted the French flag on Fashoda. News of this reached Kitchener who went with an escort up the White Nile and informed Marchand that he could not hoist the French flag in the Khedive's dominions. The French were forced to retire and the Egyptian flag was hoisted over Fashoda. This action provoked a fierce outburst of political feeling in France — and gave ' this Beersbridge Road street its name. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). Fashoda Street and Marchand Street. Owners: Messrs R. J. McConnell and Co. Two new streets situate off Beersbridge Road - Fashoda Street and Marchand Street. Minutes, TIC, 9th November 1898." } , { "id": 1401, "pageID": "57729", "title": "Felt Street", "url" : "felt-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved 1874", "content" : " - Felt Street - - - - BT12 - - - -From Malone Felt Works, built 1858 on Blackstaff Road (now Donegall Road). It was part of Malone Mills, belonging to S. Ellis & Co., felt and cement manufacturers.
The felt works was destroyed by fire towards the end of the 19th century and was replaced by the People’s Palace, opened in 1904, an institution which provided accommodation, employment and other amenities for the elderly, orphans and people with physical disabilities. A site was chosen adjacent to the site intended for Donegall Road Carnegie Library, opened in 1909, so that residents could benefit from library’s educational resources. People’s Palaces were a phenomenon of the late Victorian/Edwardian era. London had a People’s Palace in Mile End which evolved and grew into Queen Mary University of London. Glasgow still has its People’s Palace, which functions as a museum, gallery and house of culture.
Resolved that the short new street from Uitility Street to Bentham Street be named Felt Street, TIC, 4 February 1874.
" } , { "id": 1402, "pageID": "57730", "title": "Ferguson Drive", "url" : "ferguson-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved — That on the application of the owner, Mr. H. B. Craig, a new street on his property situate off Belmont Road be named Ferguson Drive. (23rd June 1908).
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" } , { "id": 1405, "pageID": "57733", "title": "Fernhill Grove", "url" : "fernhill-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Fernhill Grove off Forthriver Crescent was proposed by John Neil Partners and accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 11th August, 1997. - Further Information - - https://www.princeofwales154.com/history/fernhillhouse.php" } , { "id": 1406, "pageID": "57734", "title": "Fernhill Heights", "url" : "fernhill-heights", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Fernhill Heights off Forthriver Crescent was proposed by Habitat for Humanity and agreed at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 10th August, 1998. - Further Information - - https://www.princeofwales154.com/history/fernhillhouse.php" } , { "id": 1407, "pageID": "57735", "title": "Fernvale Street", "url" : "fernvale-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Fernvale Street had been previously called Fernhurst Street. " } , { "id": 1408, "pageID": "57736", "title": "Fernwood Street", "url" : "fernwood-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1904", "content" : " - Fernwood Street - - - - BT7 - - - -That the application of the owners, Messrs Crotty and Aikin, to have a new street on their property situate off Blackwood Street, named Elmwood Street, be declined, and that they be requested to submit another name therefor. (29th March 1904).
That on the application of the owners... a new street off Blackwood Street be named Fernwood Street.... (12th April 1904).
" } , { "id": 1409, "pageID": "57737", "title": "Fife Street", "url" : "fife-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1891", "content" : " - Fife Street - - - - BT15 - - - -That on the application of the owner, Mr W. B. Ritchie, two new streets on his property situate off York Road, be named Ayr Street and Fife Street. (Improvement Committee, 12th August 1891).
There is a group of street-names off York Road derived from Scottish geographical names, comprising Fife Street, Ayr Street, Bute Street and Glasgow Street. This area was known as Little Scotland (thanks to Mark Ellis for this).
Fife is the name of a county, also called Fifeshire, on the east coast of Scotland. It consists of a peninsula bounded to the south by the Firth of Forth, and by the Firth of Tay to the north. Its three major towns are Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline and Glenrothes. The historic city of St. Andrews is at the eastern end of the peninsula.
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/place/Fife-council-area-Scotland
" } , { "id": 1410, "pageID": "57738", "title": "Fifth Street", "url" : "fifth-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Fifth Street is a short residential street in west Belfast, located between Conway Street and N Howard Street, a short distance south of the Shankill Road. It forms part of a compact grid of numbered streets laid out during the nineteenth-century expansion of the town.
The district in which Fifth Street lies developed during the first half of the nineteenth century as Belfast expanded rapidly in response to industrial and population growth. Housing in this area was laid out in a regular grid, with short east–west streets intersected by longer north–south routes such as Conway Street and North Howard Street.
Fifth Street is documented by at least March 1856. A report in the Belfast News-Letter of 11 March 1856 records a court case involving a fifteen-year-old boy convicted of breaking into a vacant house in Fifth Street with felonious intent. The report confirms both the existence of the street by this date and the presence of residential property upon it, including vacant houses, reflecting the rapid and sometimes uneven occupation of newly built streets during this period of urban growth.
This evidence places Fifth Street firmly within Belfast’s mid-nineteenth-century urban fabric, contemporaneous with neighbouring numbered streets such as First Street, Second Street, Third Street, and Fourth Street. The street has remained predominantly residential in character, forming part of the dense terraced housing typical of working-class districts close to the Shankill Road.
Fifth Street is a functional, sequential name. It reflects its position within a numbered series of parallel streets rather than commemorating a person, event, or local feature. Such numerical naming was common in areas of rapid nineteenth-century housing development, allowing for straightforward identification during large-scale urban expansion.
Belfast News-Letter, 11 March 1856
Ordnance Survey of Ireland / Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, historical mapping
OSNI modern digital mapping
Belfast street directories
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" } , { "id": 1418, "pageID": "57746", "title": "Finbank Gardens", "url" : "finbank-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1950", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1950 - - - - “The city surveyor informed the committee that he concurred with the proposal of the Housing Committee in regard to the naming of throughfares in Hesketh Park and Taughmonagh estates as follows: Hesketh Park estate: Hesketh Gardens”. Taughmonagh estate: Finnis Drive, Finbank Gardens, Finwood Park, Findon Gardens, Findon Link, Findon Grove, Finch Way Malton Drive, Malton Gardens, Malton Grove, Malwood Park, Malbrook Gardens. Approved. The committee also approved of the name Broughton Gardens for a new thoroughfare in continuation of the Gardens for Miss J.E. Kirk”. (2nd May 1950)." } , { "id": 1419, "pageID": "57747", "title": "Finch Close", "url" : "finch-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1424, "pageID": "57752", "title": "Finchley Drive", "url" : "finchley-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1964", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1964 - - - - “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of the naming of a plan of Millar, Hood and Stewart Limited to name new streets at Old Holywood Road, Finchley Drive, Gardens and Park.” Minutes, Improvement Committee, 8th December 1964. Miller, Hood and Stewart were builders. " } , { "id": 1425, "pageID": "57753", "title": "Finchley Gardens", "url" : "finchley-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1964", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1964 - - - - “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of the naming of a plan of Millar, Hood and Stewart Limited to name new streets at Old Holywood Road, Finchley Drive, Gardens and Park.” Minutes, Improvement Committee, 8th December 1964. Miller, Hood and Stewart were builders. " } , { "id": 1426, "pageID": "57754", "title": "Finchley Park", "url" : "finchley-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1964", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1964 - - - - “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of the naming of a plan of Millar, Hood and Stewart Limited to name new streets at Old Holywood Road, Finchley Drive, Gardens and Park.” Minutes, Improvement Committee, 8th December 1964. Miller, Hood and Stewart were builders. " } , { "id": 1427, "pageID": "57755", "title": "Finchley Vale", "url" : "finchley-vale", "intro" : "First time BSD: 1985/1986*", "content" : " - - First time BSD: 1985/1986* - - - - The listing in the 1986 BSD states: 'houses being built. - Further Information - - *two years are mentioned because the 1985 was not available for consultation*" } , { "id": 1428, "pageID": "57756", "title": "Findon Gardens", "url" : "findon-gardens", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Findon Gardens - - - - BT9 - - - -The city surveyor informed the committee that he concurred with the proposal of the Housing Committee in regard to the naming of throughfares in Hesketh Park and Taughmonagh estates as follows: ... Taughmonagh estate: Finnis Drive, Finbank Gardens, Finwood Park, Findon Gardens, Findon Link, Findon Grove, Finch Way Malton Drive, Malton Gardens, Malton Grove, Malwood Park, Malbrook Gardens. Approved. (2nd May 1950).
" } , { "id": 1429, "pageID": "57757", "title": "Findon Grove", "url" : "findon-grove", "intro" : "Year approved: 1950", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1950 - - - - “The city surveyor informed the committee that he concurred with the proposal of the Housing Committee in regard to the naming of throughfares in Hesketh Park and Taughmonagh estates as follows: Hesketh Park estate: Hesketh Gardens”. Taughmonagh estate: Finnis Drive, Finbank Gardens, Finwood Park, Findon Gardens, Findon Link, Findon Grove, Finch Way, Malton Drive, Malton Gardens, Malton Grove, Malwood Park, Malbrook Gardens. Approved. The committee also approved of the name Broughton Gardens for a new thoroughfare in continuation of the Gardens for Miss J.E. Kirk”. (2nd May 1950)." } , { "id": 1430, "pageID": "57758", "title": "Findon Place", "url" : "findon-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1431, "pageID": "57759", "title": "Fingal Street", "url" : "fingal-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - -Owner: Sir Daniel Dixon two new streets - his property situate off Disraeli Street - Fingal Street and Rathlin Street. Minutes, TIC, 27th July 1898. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1900 lists Fingal Street off Disraeli Street.
" } , { "id": 1432, "pageID": "57760", "title": "Fingals Court / Cúirt Fhionnghail", "url" : "fingals-court", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Fingals Court / Cúirt Fhionnghail - - - - BT13 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1436, "pageID": "57764", "title": "Finnis Drive", "url" : "finnis-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1950", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1950 - - - - “The city surveyor informed the committee that he concurred with the proposal of the Housing Committee in regard to the naming of throughfares in Hesketh Park and Taughmonagh estates as follows: Hesketh Park estate: Hesketh Gardens”. Taughmonagh estate: Finnis Drive, Finbank Gardens, Finwood Park, Findon Gardens, Findon Link, Findon Grove, Finch Way Malton Drive, Malton Gardens, Malton Grove, Malwood Park, Malbrook Gardens. Approved. The committee also approved of the name Broughton Gardens for a new thoroughfare in continuation of the Gardens for Miss J.E. Kirk”. (2nd May 1950). The city surveyors submitted the following applications for naming of new streets: Finnis Drive for street in continuation of Finnis Drive for the Corporation's Housing Committee... The recommendation was adopted. (18th June 1952)." } , { "id": 1437, "pageID": "57765", "title": "Finnis Grange", "url" : "finnis-grange", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1438, "pageID": "57766", "title": "Finsbury Street", "url" : "finsbury-street", "intro" : "Year Name Approved: 1899", "content" : " - - Year Name Approved: 1899 - - - - That on application of the owners the Martin Estates Co Ltd a new street on their property situate off Cregagh Road be named Finsbury Street... Minutes, Improvement Committee, 10th May 1899." } , { "id": 1439, "pageID": "57767", "title": "Finvoy Street", "url" : "finvoy-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - -That Mr James Reynolds of Finvoy Belfast be informed, in reply to his application of the 15th inst. to name a new street off Newtownards Road, that the application must be signed by all the owners of property abutting on the street; also that the Committee do not see their way to sanction the term ‘avenue’ being applied to a 30-foot street. (19th October 1898).
That on the application of the owners, Messrs. Thomas Dixon & Sons, a new street on their property situate off Newtownards Road, be named Finvoy Street. (26th October 1898).
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" } , { "id": 1441, "pageID": "57769", "title": "Finwood Park", "url" : "finwood-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1950", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1950 - - - - “The city surveyor informed the committee that he concurred with the proposal of the Housing Committee in regard to the naming of throughfares in Hesketh Park and Taughmonagh estates as follows: Hesketh Park estate: Hesketh Gardens”. Taughmonagh estate: Finnis Drive, Finbank Gardens, Finwood Park, Findon Gardens, Findon Link, Findon Grove, Finch Way Malton Drive, Malton Gardens, Malton Grove, Malwood Park, Malbrook Gardens. Approved. The committee also approved of the name Broughton Gardens for a new thoroughfare in continuation of the Gardens for Miss J.E. Kirk”. (2nd May 1950)." } , { "id": 1442, "pageID": "57770", "title": "Firmount", "url" : "firmount", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Firmount - - - - BT15 - - - -Firmount features in The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1900 with a listing for Herbert Ewart, linen merchant. Firmount Lodge also features in the same edition. The Ordnance Survey map of 1900-1907 shows Firmount. According to Dean it was built before 1901 for Richard W Pring of Grattan and Co.
" } , { "id": 1443, "pageID": "57771", "title": "Fisherwick Place", "url" : "fisherwick-place", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1825", "content" : " - Fisherwick Place - - - - BT1 - - - -...Takes its name from one of the dignities of the [1st] Marquis of Donegall, who was in 1790 created a peer of Great Britain by the title of Baron Fisherwick of Fisherwick. Fisherwick in Staffordshire from which the title derived its name was held by Roger Dudent in the year 1296. It also gives its name to Fisherwick Lodge, Doagh, Co. Antrim. In 1827-3 Fisherwick Place Presbyterian Church was erected. The Presbyterian Church House now covers the site as well as a block of adjoining houses (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 17/01/1941). Since Marshalls time the building has become Church House, headquarters of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, whilst the congreagation moved to a new church on Malone Road.
- Further Information - -https://lordbelmontinnorthernireland.blogspot.com/2019/07/fisherwick-hall.html
" } , { "id": 1444, "pageID": "57772", "title": "Fitzroy Avenue", "url" : "fitzroy-avenue", "intro" : "BT7; year approved 1874", "content" : " - Fitzroy Avenue - - - - BT7 - - - -Resolved that the street running from Botanic Avenue to Ormeau Road south of Presbyterian College be named University Avenue and that the street running in like manner North of Presbyterian College be named Fitzroy Avenue. (TIC, 18th February 1874).
The name Fitzroy Avenue had already been in use from at least 1867. The Belfast News-Letter on Tuesday 08 October 1867 carried an advert for houses to be let in Fitzroy Avenue. The name change provoked this letter:
Names of Streets
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN WHIG
Sir - The Town Council of Belfast some time ago, very properly, I think, changed the names of some of our streets, giving one name instead of two or three, to long, connected streets. They converted Fitzroy Avenue into University Street, of which the former was a continuation, although some of the inhabitants would have preferred the old name. This was all very well; but they gave the name of Fitzroy Avenue to the street which commences at College Green and ends at Ormeau Road. This seems to me a misnomer. The word avenue means a street or ally leading to a place or house, and the word prefixed to it should designate the place or house to which it leads - thus, Botanic Avenue, leading to the Botanic Gardens, is correct. I walked to the end of the street now called Fitzroy Avenue and looked in vain for Fitzroy House or Fitzroy anything. Ormeau Avenue would not have been so much of a locus non lucendo. There is another misnomer in the new part of University Street. Over the name at the corner is a board calling the row of houses Fitzroy Crescent. These houses form no crescent I can see, but seem to be built in a straight line. Hoping the Town Council will correct these blunders. I am yours, &c, M.S. (Northern Whig - Saturday 16 May 1874).
" } , { "id": 1445, "pageID": "57773", "title": "Fitzwilliam Avenue", "url" : "fitzwilliam-avenue", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1879", "content" : " - Fitzwilliam Avenue - - - - BT7 - - - -The committee at the request of Mr. William Fitzpatrick, have named two streets off Ormeau Road, St. Jude’s Avenue and Fitzwilliam Avenue...... (Report of the Town Improvement Committee, in the Belfast Morning News on Tuesday 02 December 1879).
" } , { "id": 1446, "pageID": "57774", "title": "Fitzwilliam Square", "url" : "fitzwilliam-square", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Fitzwilliam Square - - - - BT7 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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Flax Mews Off Flax Street, BT14 was proposed by Flax Housing Association Ltd and accepted by the Health & Environmental Services Committee on 5th November, 2008.
" } , { "id": 1449, "pageID": "57777", "title": "Flax Street", "url" : "flax-street", "intro" : "BT14; year first recorded: 1877", "content" : " - Flax Street - - - - BT14 - - - -That the application of Mr George Andrews to name a new street on his property situate in continuation of Flax Street Highfield Street be declined, as the Committee are of opinion that a street should have one name only irrespective of length. (9th February 1898).
Named from the raw material used to make linen in the Ardoyne Royal Damask Works opened 1825 by Michael Andrews on Crumlin Road, and in other factories nearby. The Royal Damask Manufactory was asked to display linen for Queen Victoria’s visit to Belfast in August 1849 and Michael Andrews’ linen was mentioned for excellence at the Great Exhibition of 1851, held in Hyde Park, London.
Flax was a widely grown crop in the northern half of Ireland in the 18th and 19th centuries. Its botanical name is Linum usitatissimum. Linum is the origin of the words linseed and linen. Believe it or not, it is also the origin of the simple word line, because the long, thin strands of flax were the epitome of anything straight. Usitatissimum means very common, reflecting the fact that flax is so widely grown. As well as linen manufacture, it is also used to make linseed oil, which can be used as a food supplement and to give a good finish to wood.
Flax Street features in The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877.
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/plant/flax
" } , { "id": 1450, "pageID": "57778", "title": "Flaxton Place", "url" : "flaxton-place", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Flaxton Place - - - - BT14 - - - -Flaxton is a village in North Yorkshire, named for the growing of flax. Whether there is a particular connection between Flaxton and Ligoniel / Belfast, or whether this name was simply chosen for the element flax because of Ligoniels history as a mill village is unclear.
" } , { "id": 1451, "pageID": "57779", "title": "Fleetwood Street", "url" : "fleetwood-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - From The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864." } , { "id": 1452, "pageID": "57780", "title": "Flora Street", "url" : "flora-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1893", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1893 - - - - That on the application of the owner Sir Daniel Dixon six new streets on his property situate off Blackstaff Road be named “Fortuna Street”, “Egreria Street” “Daphne Street”, “Pandora Street “Euterpe Street” and “Thalia Street”; four new streets off Beersbudge Road be named Flora Street”, “Foxglove Street”, “Heatherbell Street” and “Mayflower Street and two new streets off Woodstock Road be named “Redcar Street” “Mashona Street” and that he be requested to submit another name in lieu of “Killean Street” as there is already a street with an almost similar name in the City. (Town Improvement Committee, 25th October 1893)." } , { "id": 1453, "pageID": "57781", "title": "Florence Court", "url" : "florence-court", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Florence Court - - - - BT13 - - - -Application of William Hunter of 3 Eglinton Place to name houses at new street each side of Court House Crumlin Road Florence Place approved. (21 August 1867).
William Hunter:
Contemporary directories and records identify William Hunter’s occupation as a builder. In the Belfast Street Directory of 1868, for example, he is listed as Hunter, Wm., builder, 3 Eglinton Place; res. 4 Florence Place, Crumlin Road, he clearly resided at 4 Florence Place once the new houses were built. This listing shows that Hunter both maintained a business premises (Eglinton Place) and lived in the newly constructed Florence Place, suggesting he was the developer of that short street.
By 1868, Florence Place (off Crumlin Road) consisted of a handful of houses – Hunter himself occupying number 4 – which he had built and then named. This development, adjacent to the prominent Courthouse and Jail, indicates Hunter’s role in shaping a small part of Belfast’s urban landscape during a period of rapid city growth.
Aside from Florence Place, William Hunter’s name does not appear as a developer of large public buildings or major works, but as a local builder he likely constructed or renovated various properties. His presence in street directories of the time and involvement in naming a street underscore a level of local influence.
Genealogical sources identify William Hunter’s family and help place him in context. He married Mary (or Margaret) Coyne in Belfast in 1854 and the couple had several children. One daughter, Margaret Baron Hunter, was born 20 April 1869 at the family home, 4 Florence Place (William’s occupation on the birth record is noted as builder.
The use of Baron as a middle name hints at a family surname or relative on one side. The gap between William and Mary’s marriage (1854) and this 1869 birth suggests they may have had older children as well (for example, one source suggests at least one daughter born in the 1850s). Detailed baptism or birth records for those earlier years are sparse since civil registration of births in Ireland began only in 1864.
William’s wife, Mary (Coyne) Hunter, and their children do not prominently appear in later public documents in Belfast, which hints that the family’s fortunes were fairly private.
In contemporary directories after the 1860s, the Hunter name at Florence Place disappears, suggesting the family moved or the property was sold. By 1880, 4 Florence Place was occupied by a different family (a clerk, R. Dick. This transition hints that William Hunter may have died or retired and left Belfast by the 1870s. No will for him has been readily found in online indices up to 1900 (many Belfast wills were probated through the Belfast court and are indexed in the Ireland Will Calendars).
" } , { "id": 1454, "pageID": "57782", "title": "Florence Place", "url" : "florence-place", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1867", "content" : " - Florence Place - - - - BT13 - - - -Application of William Hunter of 3 Eglinton Place to name houses at new street each side of Court House Crumlin Road Florence Place approved. (21 August 1867).
The Mater Hospital did not open until 1 November 1883, so the name does not come from a connection with the hospital, it may however have a connection with Florence Nightingale whose name would have been very familiar to the people of Belfast at that time.
William Hunter:
Contemporary directories and records identify William Hunter’s occupation as a builder. In the Belfast Street Directory of 1868, for example, he is listed as Hunter, Wm., builder, 3 Eglinton Place; res. 4 Florence Place, Crumlin Road, he clearly resided at 4 Florence Place once the new houses were built. This listing shows that Hunter both maintained a business premises (Eglinton Place) and lived in the newly constructed Florence Place, suggesting he was the developer of that short street.
By 1868, Florence Place (off Crumlin Road) consisted of a handful of houses – Hunter himself occupying number 4 – which he had built and then named. This development, adjacent to the prominent Courthouse and Jail, indicates Hunter’s role in shaping a small part of Belfast’s urban landscape during a period of rapid city growth.
Aside from Florence Place, William Hunter’s name does not appear as a developer of large public buildings or major works, but as a local builder he likely constructed or renovated various properties. His presence in street directories of the time and involvement in naming a street underscore a level of local influence.
Genealogical sources identify William Hunter’s family and help place him in context. He married Mary (or Margaret) Coyne in Belfast in 1854 and the couple had several children. One daughter, Margaret Baron Hunter, was born 20 April 1869 at the family home, 4 Florence Place (William’s occupation on the birth record is noted as builder.
The use of Baron as a middle name hints at a family surname or relative on one side. The gap between William and Mary’s marriage (1854) and this 1869 birth suggests they may have had older children as well (for example, one source suggests at least one daughter born in the 1850s). Detailed baptism or birth records for those earlier years are sparse since civil registration of births in Ireland began only in 1864.
William’s wife, Mary (Coyne) Hunter, and their children do not prominently appear in later public documents in Belfast, which hints that the family’s fortunes were fairly private.
In contemporary directories after the 1860s, the Hunter name at Florence Place disappears, suggesting the family moved or the property was sold. By 1880, 4 Florence Place was occupied by a different family (a clerk, R. Dick. This transition hints that William Hunter may have died or retired and left Belfast by the 1870s. No will for him has been readily found in online indices up to 1900 (many Belfast wills were probated through the Belfast court and are indexed in the Ireland Will Calendars).
" } , { "id": 1455, "pageID": "57783", "title": "Florence Square", "url" : "florence-square", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Florence Square - - - - BT13 - - - -Application of William Hunter of 3 Eglinton Place to name houses at new street each side of Court House Crumlin Road Florence Place approved. (21 August 1867).
William Hunter:
Contemporary directories and records identify William Hunter’s occupation as a builder. In the Belfast Street Directory of 1868, for example, he is listed as Hunter, Wm., builder, 3 Eglinton Place; res. 4 Florence Place, Crumlin Road, he clearly resided at 4 Florence Place once the new houses were built. This listing shows that Hunter both maintained a business premises (Eglinton Place) and lived in the newly constructed Florence Place, suggesting he was the developer of that short street.
By 1868, Florence Place (off Crumlin Road) consisted of a handful of houses – Hunter himself occupying number 4 – which he had built and then named. This development, adjacent to the prominent Courthouse and Jail, indicates Hunter’s role in shaping a small part of Belfast’s urban landscape during a period of rapid city growth.
Aside from Florence Place, William Hunter’s name does not appear as a developer of large public buildings or major works, but as a local builder he likely constructed or renovated various properties. His presence in street directories of the time and involvement in naming a street underscore a level of local influence.
Genealogical sources identify William Hunter’s family and help place him in context. He married Mary (or Margaret) Coyne in Belfast in 1854 and the couple had several children. One daughter, Margaret Baron Hunter, was born 20 April 1869 at the family home, 4 Florence Place (William’s occupation on the birth record is noted as builder.
The use of Baron as a middle name hints at a family surname or relative on one side. The gap between William and Mary’s marriage (1854) and this 1869 birth suggests they may have had older children as well (for example, one source suggests at least one daughter born in the 1850s). Detailed baptism or birth records for those earlier years are sparse since civil registration of births in Ireland began only in 1864.
William’s wife, Mary (Coyne) Hunter, and their children do not prominently appear in later public documents in Belfast, which hints that the family’s fortunes were fairly private.
In contemporary directories after the 1860s, the Hunter name at Florence Place disappears, suggesting the family moved or the property was sold. By 1880, 4 Florence Place was occupied by a different family (a clerk, R. Dick. This transition hints that William Hunter may have died or retired and left Belfast by the 1870s. No will for him has been readily found in online indices up to 1900 (many Belfast wills were probated through the Belfast court and are indexed in the Ireland Will Calendars).
" } , { "id": 1456, "pageID": "57784", "title": "Florence Walk", "url" : "florence-walk", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Florence Walk - - - - BT13 - - - -Application of William Hunter of 3 Eglinton Place to name houses at new street each side of Court House Crumlin Road Florence Place approved. (21 August 1867).
William Hunter:
Contemporary directories and records identify William Hunter’s occupation as a builder. In the Belfast Street Directory of 1868, for example, he is listed as Hunter, Wm., builder, 3 Eglinton Place; res. 4 Florence Place, Crumlin Road, he clearly resided at 4 Florence Place once the new houses were built. This listing shows that Hunter both maintained a business premises (Eglinton Place) and lived in the newly constructed Florence Place, suggesting he was the developer of that short street.
By 1868, Florence Place (off Crumlin Road) consisted of a handful of houses – Hunter himself occupying number 4 – which he had built and then named. This development, adjacent to the prominent Courthouse and Jail, indicates Hunter’s role in shaping a small part of Belfast’s urban landscape during a period of rapid city growth.
Aside from Florence Place, William Hunter’s name does not appear as a developer of large public buildings or major works, but as a local builder he likely constructed or renovated various properties. His presence in street directories of the time and involvement in naming a street underscore a level of local influence.
Genealogical sources identify William Hunter’s family and help place him in context. He married Mary (or Margaret) Coyne in Belfast in 1854 and the couple had several children. One daughter, Margaret Baron Hunter, was born 20 April 1869 at the family home, 4 Florence Place (William’s occupation on the birth record is noted as builder.
The use of Baron as a middle name hints at a family surname or relative on one side. The gap between William and Mary’s marriage (1854) and this 1869 birth suggests they may have had older children as well (for example, one source suggests at least one daughter born in the 1850s). Detailed baptism or birth records for those earlier years are sparse since civil registration of births in Ireland began only in 1864.
William’s wife, Mary (Coyne) Hunter, and their children do not prominently appear in later public documents in Belfast, which hints that the family’s fortunes were fairly private.
In contemporary directories after the 1860s, the Hunter name at Florence Place disappears, suggesting the family moved or the property was sold. By 1880, 4 Florence Place was occupied by a different family (a clerk, R. Dick. This transition hints that William Hunter may have died or retired and left Belfast by the 1870s. No will for him has been readily found in online indices up to 1900 (many Belfast wills were probated through the Belfast court and are indexed in the Ireland Will Calendars).
" } , { "id": 1457, "pageID": "57785", "title": "Florenceville Avenue", "url" : "florenceville-avenue", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Florenceville Avenue - - - - BT7 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1458, "pageID": "57786", "title": "Florenceville Drive", "url" : "florenceville-drive", "intro" : "year approved: 1906", "content" : " - - -That on the application of Messrs R. J. McConnell & Co., a new street on their property situate off Ormeau Road be named Florenceville Drive. ( 26th June 1906).
" } , { "id": 1459, "pageID": "57787", "title": "Florida Drive", "url" : "florida-drive", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Florida Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1460, "pageID": "57788", "title": "Florida Street", "url" : "florida-street", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Florida Street - - - - BT6 - - - - Application of the owners of the property Messrs Thomas Crozier and the trustees of Rea two new streets situate off Ravenhill Road Rochester Street and Florida Street. TIC: 30th May 1900. " } , { "id": 1461, "pageID": "57789", "title": "Flush Drive", "url" : "flush-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1965", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1965 - - - - “The City Surveyor submitted an application from the County of Antrim and City of Belfast Territorial and Auxiliary Forces Association requested that the name Fortwilliam Gardens be given to a new street off Fortwilliam Park. He also submitted application from Mr. Wm. H. Crossey requesting that the name Flush Drive be given to a new street off Flush Park. On the City Surveyor’s recommendation the Committee approved thereof”. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 17th August 1965." } , { "id": 1462, "pageID": "57790", "title": "Flush Gardens", "url" : "flush-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1950", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1950 - - - - Flush in Ulster Scots describes marshy ground. “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the committee approved of the undernoted names for new thoroughfares on property situated off Flush Park Estate, as suggested by the housing committee: Mount Merrion Crescent (continued), Flush Green, Flush Gardens, Knock Eden Grove, Knock Eden Parade, Knock Eden Crescent”. (31st October 1950). - Further Information - - https://www.britishirishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/file%20attachments/Wee%20Guide%20to%20Ulster-Scots.pdf" } , { "id": 1463, "pageID": "57791", "title": "Flush Green", "url" : "flush-green", "intro" : "Year approved: 1950", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1950 - - - - Flush in Ulster Scots describes marshy ground. “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the committee approved of the undernoted names for new thoroughfares on property situated off Flush Park Estate, as suggested by the housing committee: Mount Merrion Crescent (continued), Flush Green, Flush Gardens, Knock Eden Grove, Knock Eden Parade, Knock Eden Crescent”. (31st October 1950). - Further Information - - https://www.britishirishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/file%20attachments/Wee%20Guide%20to%20Ulster-Scots.pdf" } , { "id": 1464, "pageID": "57792", "title": "Flush Park", "url" : "flush-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1939", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1939 - - - - Flush in Ulster Scots describes marshy ground. Resolved that the name Flush Park be approved for a new street off Knockbreda Rd. At the property of Mr Thomas McKee. (30th May, 1939). - Further Information - - https://www.britishirishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/file%20attachments/Wee%20Guide%20to%20Ulster-Scots.pdf" } , { "id": 1465, "pageID": "57793", "title": "Flush Road", "url" : "flush-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Flush in Ulster Scots describes marshy ground. - Further Information - - https://www.britishirishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/file%20attachments/Wee%20Guide%20to%20Ulster-Scots.pdf" } , { "id": 1466, "pageID": "57794", "title": "Fodnamona Court", "url" : "fodnamona-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1467, "pageID": "57795", "title": "Forest Hill", "url" : "forest-hill", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1468, "pageID": "57796", "title": "Forest Street / Sráid na Foraoise", "url" : "forest-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Forest Street / Sráid na Foraoise - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owners the Springfield Estate Co. Ltd., two new streets on their property situate off Springfield Road be named Forest Street and Fortune Street, and that they be requested to submit another name instead of Florence Street. (TIC: 7th August 1900).
" } , { "id": 1469, "pageID": "57797", "title": "Forfar Lane / Lána Fharfair", "url" : "forfar-lane", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Forfar Lane / Lána Fharfair - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1470, "pageID": "57798", "title": "Forfar Street / Sráid Fharfair", "url" : "forfar-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Forfar Street / Sráid Fharfair - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owners, the Springfield Estate Co., a new street on their property situate off Springfield Road be named Forfar Street.
And Councillor Taylor gave notice to move at next Meeting that so much of the resolution passed on the 7th Inst. as refers to the name Fortune Street being applied to the second new street be rescinded.
And so move that the owners’ application to have it named Fort Street be granted. (14th August 1900).
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" } , { "id": 1472, "pageID": "57800", "title": "Formby Park", "url" : "formby-park", "intro" : "BT14, year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Formby Park - - - - BT14 - - - -According to Hugh Daly, the author of a history of Cliftonville Golf Club, Sir William Frederick Neill (1889-1960) an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician (Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1946 to 1949 and MP for North Belfast from 1945 to 1950) bought land on which Cliftonville Club club had 18 holes leaving the club with just the land leased from the Belfast Water Commissioners and thus becoming a 9 hole golf club. Neill built Joanmount housing estate on it which he named after his daughter Joan. Daly wrote: There is a legacy of the 18-hole golf course - nearly all the streets that were built near or on the land sold by Cliftonville Golf Club were named after prestigious golf courses. I assume that this was part of the sale agreement between Sir William and Cliftonville Golf Club.
Resolved - That the following names for new street be approved: Hoylake Park, Formby Park, Wallasey Park and Prestwick Drive, for new streets off Oldpark Road on the property of Mr. W. Neill. (IC, 20th January 1936).
- Further information - -A number of Belfast streets take their names from well-known golf courses in Britain, reflecting the popularity and cultural prestige of golf in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, particularly among developers and middle-class residents.
These names draw on established golf clubs, (source: Hugh Daly), many of which were already prominent by the time the streets were laid out:
Sunningdale — named after Sunningdale Golf Club, Berkshire, England, established in 1901.
Meyrick — from Meyrick Park Golf Club, Dorset, England, established in 1894.
Coombe Hill — from Coombe Hill Golf Club, Surrey, England, established in 1911.
Prestwick — named for Prestwick Golf Club, Ayrshire, Scotland, founded in 1851, one of the oldest and most influential golf clubs in the world.
Wallasey — from Wallasey Golf Club, Wirral, England, established in 1891.
Formby — named after Formby Golf Club, near Liverpool, England, founded in 1884.
Hoylake — from Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake, England, established in 1869.
The adoption of these names reflects a broader pattern in Belfast street naming in which leisure, sport, and elite cultural references were used to lend status and identity to new residential developments.
" } , { "id": 1473, "pageID": "57801", "title": "Forster Street", "url" : "forster-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on application of Mr. W. J. Coates the owner of all the frontage abutting on Dane Street the Council be recommended to change the name of that street to Foster Street. (6th April 1892). The street became known as Forster Street.
" } , { "id": 1474, "pageID": "57802", "title": "Fort Street / Sráid an Dúin", "url" : "fort-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Fort Street / Sráid an Dúin - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owners, the Springfield Estate Co., a new street on their property situate off Springfield Road be named Forfar Street.
And Councillor Taylor gave notice to move at next Meeting that so much of the resolution passed on the 7th Inst. as refers to the name Fortune Street being applied to the second new street be rescinded.
And so move that the owners’ application to have it named Fort Street be granted. (14th August 1900).
In the absence of Councillor Taylor, Councillor McDonnell moved and Alderman Bell seconded, and it was resolved that so much of the resolution passed on the 9th inst. as refers to the name Fortune Street being applied to the new street off Springfield Road be rescinded, and that the street be named Fort Street. (21st August 1900).
" } , { "id": 1475, "pageID": "57803", "title": "Fortfield Place", "url" : "fortfield-place", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 2005", "content" : " - Fortfield Place - - - - BT15 - - - -Situated off Spamount Street in the New Lodge area. Named from Fortfield, a mansion. Sir William Gilliland Johnson, Mayor of Belfast in 1849, was born at Fortfield in 1808.
This property was not considered of sufficient consequence to appear on late- 18th century maps, but by 1817 Atkinson found: This neat villa ... on the northern shore ... the seat of William Johnson Esq. comprehends an ornamentally-planted lawn, and a neat lodge, standing like a snow-drop, on a pleasing elevation above the water …. From the taste and judgement displayed in the arrangement of this little seat, the spectator would suppose the demesne to be much more extensive than it is. However, by 1846 it and its 16 Irish acres had been acquired by attorney Adam John Macrory (1800-1881) who, judging by its high valuation in 1860, developed it into a property of some significance, changing its name to Duncairn in the process. Despite this, soon after his death, it quickly succumbed to the demands of the spread of the town and, with no image of it having been found in either of its manifestations, it is remembered solely through modern street names. Atkinson (1823); genealogy.com; Valuation Books. Plight of the Big House. According to Dean in his book on gate lodges in Ulster, Fortfield Lodge was a lodge to the house renamed Duncairn before 1857, built for W Johnson. Ordnance Survey (1832-1846).
The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets in the City, which did not conflict with existing approved street naming and to which the Royal Mail had no objections: Fortfield Place off Spamount Street and Lepper Street Northern Ireland Housing Executive. Street Naming Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 7th February, 2005.
" } , { "id": 1476, "pageID": "57804", "title": "Forth Parade", "url" : "forth-parade", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1938", "content" : " - Forth Parade - - - - BT13 - - - -Forth Parade is named after Francis Charles Lawson Forth who was a director of Workman Limited based on the Springfield Road. Resolved--That the names Woodvale Crescent, Woodvale Avenue, Cuan Parade, Workman Avenue, and Forth Parade be approved for new streets off Springfield Road on the property of Mr. Hugh Murphy. (Wednesday, 16th February, 1938.
" } , { "id": 1477, "pageID": "57805", "title": "Forthbrook Court", "url" : "forthbrook-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1479, "pageID": "57807", "title": "Forthriver Crescent", "url" : "forthriver-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1967", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1967 - - - - The name of Forthriver Crescent was accepted by the Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 11 April 1967. The minute refers to the Glencairn Estate." } , { "id": 1480, "pageID": "57808", "title": "Forthriver Dale", "url" : "forthriver-dale", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1481, "pageID": "57809", "title": "Forthriver Drive", "url" : "forthriver-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The BPUD of 1896 lists Forthriver House. Application of the owner Mr James McKibben of 231 and 233 Cupar Street on his property situate off Springfield Road - be named ForthRiver Gardens. Minutes, TIC, 2nd March 1898. " } , { "id": 1482, "pageID": "57810", "title": "Forthriver Fold", "url" : "forthriver-fold", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1487, "pageID": "57815", "title": "Forthriver Road", "url" : "forthriver-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of Forthriver Road was accepted by the Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 11 April 1967. The minute refers to the Glencairn Estate. Forthriver Park is in north Belfast. The park opened in 1975 and was formed from estate lands belonging to Forth River House. (Belfast City Council website)" } , { "id": 1488, "pageID": "57816", "title": "Forthriver Way", "url" : "forthriver-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of Forthriver Way was accepted by the Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 11 April 1967. The minute refers to the Glencairn Estate. It is called after the nearby river – Forth." } , { "id": 1489, "pageID": "57817", "title": "Fortuna Street", "url" : "fortuna-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1893", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1893 - - Fortuna Street - - - - -That on the application of the owner Sir Daniel Dixon six new streets on his property situate off Blackstaff Road be named Fortuna Street, Egreria Street Daphne Street, Pandora Street Euterpe Street and Thalia Street; four new streets off Beersbudge Road be named Flora Street, Foxglove Street, Heatherbell Street and Mayflower Street and two new streets off Woodstock Road be named Redcar Street Mashona Street and that he be requested to submit another name in lieu of Killean Street as there is already a street with an almost similar name in the City. (Town Improvement Committee, 25th October 1893).
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 1490, "pageID": "57818", "title": "Fortwilliam Court", "url" : "fortwilliam-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - One of the grander landed estates on the northern approach to Belfast, in the late 18 century it was home to the Lendrick family from whom it passed to William Sinclair. In 1809 it was purchased by George Langtry (1766-1846) of Langtry and Herdman, owners of a fleet of vessels which sailed to London and Liverpool. This enterprise financed considerable improvements, including the addition of vast glasshouses, to a house that Mclear remembered at the turn of the century as a fine old place. In 1864 the estate was purchased by James William Valentine who broke it up into lots sold to the burgeoning Belfast merchant class who erected their Italianate villas of which Killeen and Dunlambert [q.qv] were the largest and which themselves have been demolished in the face of increasing demand once again for smaller plots. The exclusive Fortwilliam Park thus formed was approached via two grand lodged gates off the Shore and Antrim roads. Meanwhile George's widow Elizabeth Langtry lived on in one of the three gate lodges to the old house which became the residence of the Murray family before its demolition in the early 20 century. Benn (1880); McTear; Taylor & Skinner; Valuation Books Dean - Plight of the Big House " } , { "id": 1491, "pageID": "57819", "title": "Fortwilliam Crescent ", "url" : "fortwilliam-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - FORTWILLIAM, Belfast One of the grander landed estates on the northern approach to Belfast, in the late 18 century it was home to the Lendrick family from whom it passed to William Sinclair. In 1809 it was purchased by George Langtry (1766-1846) of Langtry and Herdman, owners of a fleet of vessels which sailed to London and Liverpool. This enterprise financed considerable improvements, including the addition of vast glasshouses, to a house that Mclear remembered at the turn of the century as a fine old place. In 1864 the estate was purchased by James William Valentine who broke it up into lots sold to the burgeoning Belfast merchant class who erected their Italianate villas of which Killeen and Dunlambert [q.qv] were the largest and which themselves have been demolished in the face of increasing demand once again for smaller plots. The exclusive Fortwilliam Park thus formed was approached via two grand lodged gates off the Shore and Antrim roads. Meanwhile George's widow Elizabeth Langtry lived on in one of the three gate lodges to the old house which became the residence of the Murray family before its demolition in the early 20 century. Benn (1880); McTear; Taylor & Skinner; Valuation Books Dean - Plight of the Big House. Resolved - that the name ‘Fortwilliam Crescent’ be approved for a new street off Shore Road on the property of Mr. D. Gamble.. (IC, 19th May 1936). " } , { "id": 1492, "pageID": "57820", "title": "Fortwilliam Demesne", "url" : "fortwilliam-demesne", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - FORTWILLIAM, Belfast One of the grander landed estates on the northern approach to Belfast, in the late 18 century it was home to the Lendrick family from whom it passed to William Sinclair. In 1809 it was purchased by George Langtry (1766-1846) of Langtry and Herdman, owners of a fleet of vessels which sailed to London and Liverpool. This enterprise financed considerable improvements, including the addition of vast glasshouses, to a house that Mclear remembered at the turn of the century as a fine old place. In 1864 the estate was purchased by James William Valentine who broke it up into lots sold to the burgeoning Belfast merchant class who erected their Italianate villas of which Killeen and Dunlambert [q.qv] were the largest and which themselves have been demolished in the face of increasing demand once again for smaller plots. The exclusive Fortwilliam Park thus formed was approached via two grand lodged gates off the Shore and Antrim roads. Meanwhile George's widow Elizabeth Langtry lived on in one of the three gate lodges to the old house which became the residence of the Murray family before its demolition in the early 20 century. Benn (1880); McTear; Taylor & Skinner; Valuation Books Dean - Plight of the Big House " } , { "id": 1493, "pageID": "57821", "title": "Fortwilliam Drive", "url" : "fortwilliam-drive", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Fortwilliam Drive - - - - BT15 - - - - From Martin’s Belfast Directory 1839." } , { "id": 1494, "pageID": "57822", "title": "Fortwilliam Gardens", "url" : "fortwilliam-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1965", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1965 - - - - “The City Surveyor submitted an application from the County of Antrim and City of Belfast Territorial and Auxiliary Forces Association requested that the name Fortwilliam Gardens be given to a new street off Fortwilliam Park. He also submitted application from Mr. Wm. H. Crossey requesting that the name Flush Drive be given to a new street off Flush Park. On the City Surveyor’s recommendation the Committee approved thereof”. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 17th August 1965." } , { "id": 1495, "pageID": "57823", "title": "Fortwilliam Grange", "url" : "fortwilliam-grange", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1496, "pageID": "57824", "title": "Fortwilliam Parade", "url" : "fortwilliam-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1899", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1899 - - - -That Messrs. R. J. McConnell & Co. be requested to submit a shorter name than Fortwilliam Park Parade for their new street off Skegoneill Avenue. (31st October 1899).
That on the application of the owners Messrs. R. J. McConnell & Co., a new street on their property situate off Skegoneill Avenue and Fortwilliam Park be named Fortwilliam Parade. (TIC: 8th November 1899).
" } , { "id": 1497, "pageID": "57825", "title": "Fortwilliam Park", "url" : "fortwilliam-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Fortwilliam Park is so called from an earthwork in Fortwilliam grounds. It has not been ascertained whether this square earthen redoubt was thrown up by the English army in the north under Essex in 1573 or as a defensive work in the rebellion of 1641. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 1498, "pageID": "57826", "title": "Fountain Lane", "url" : "fountain-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - It was existence in 1791. It originally referred to Fountain Street. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832." } , { "id": 1499, "pageID": "57827", "title": "Fountain Street", "url" : "fountain-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Fountain Street was once called Water Lane, once the site of natural springs. There were fountains in the street which had been getting water from Munday’s Well near Sandy Row. It had earlier been called Stable Lane. (Patton, p150). It is so called from a public fountain situated in this thoroughfare. In the map of 1790 showing the position of the turncocks the fountain is clearly shown, but.the street itself is called Stable Lane. In the maps of 1819 and 1823 It is called by its present name. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832." } , { "id": 1500, "pageID": "57828", "title": "Fountainville Avenue", "url" : "fountainville-avenue", "intro" : "BT9; year first recorded: 1843", "content" : " - Fountainville Avenue - - - - BT9 - - - -Fountainville was a house, slightly set back from Malone Road (now University Road). It was marked on James Williamsons map of Belfast (1791), the residence of Mr. Thompson. It may have been built somewhat earlier, as Trevor Carleton shows it on a map of Malone based on James Crows survey of the Earl of Donegalls estates, 1767-70 (Carleton 1978, p. 95). Fountainville was named from a number of springs on the Malone Road which towards the close of the 18th century formed part of the towns water supply. The chief of these was known as Bellows Spring from its shape (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 17/01/1941). Poor water quality was a major concern in the town of Belfast. In 1795 the Belfast Charitable Society took on responsibility for supplying clean water to the town. This involved the very costly task of laying pipes, almost a mile long, to connect the town centre to the springs at Fountainville (Benn 1877, pp. 489-90).
In the early 19th century Cinnamonds Brewery was built on the Lisburn Road, attracted to the area by Fountainville Springs (Carleton 1978, p. 97). A national school (primary school) was approved in 1884 and built in Fountainville Avenue c. 1890 (IHTA xvii, 76).
One of the most notable buildings in the street is the former Methodist church, situated on the corner with University Road. This was designed by W J Barre in a style described as Lombard-Romanesque and built in 1865, mainly in red brick. The tall campanile is particularly reminiscent of some in Venice. The facade includes some attractive polychromatic red/yellow/blue brickwork. This is a style of decoration whose origins can be traced back to Islamic architecture, such as the polychromatic arches in the Great Mosque of Cordoba, Spain. C E B Brett described it as modestly charming (Buildings of Belfast, p. 39). The building is at considerable risk due to deterioration while disused.
Fountainville (Old Malone Road) features in the 1858-1859 (Henderson) Belfast Street Directory with three addresses listed. There is also a listing for Fountainville Cottage. Fountainville Avenue is first recorded in 1843 in Martins Belfast Directory.
Approval for the name of Fountainville Street is recorded in Council minutes in 1874 (IHTA xvii, 19). However, no such name seems to be recorded in directories.
- Further Information - -Former Methodist Church on Archiseek.com
" } , { "id": 1501, "pageID": "57829", "title": "Foxglove Street", "url" : "foxglove-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1893", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1893 - - - - That on the application of the owner Sir Daniel Dixon six new streets on his property situate off Blackstaff Road be named “Fortuna Street”, “Egreria Street” “Daphne Street”, “Pandora Street “Euterpe Street” and “Thalia Street”; four new streets off Beersbudge Road be named Flora Street”, “Foxglove Street”, “Heatherbell Street” and “Mayflower Street and two new streets off Woodstock Road be named “Redcar Street” “Mashona Street” and that he be requested to submit another name in lieu of “Killean Street” as there is already a street with an almost similar name in the City. (Town Improvement Committee, 25th October 1893). " } , { "id": 1502, "pageID": "57830", "title": "Foyle Court", "url" : "foyle-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1503, "pageID": "57831", "title": "Francis Street", "url" : "francis-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - McCabe, Joy and McCracken opened a cotton mill adjacent to. Smithfield in 1784. It was in Francis Street, called after Francis J^, father of Robert Joy, who went over to England and worked in & cotton mill there to discover the secrets of the trade. On his return with the requisite knowledge, the Francis Street Mill was started. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall) - Further Information - - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165226222/francis-mccracken" } , { "id": 1504, "pageID": "57832", "title": "Frank Street", "url" : "frank-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - According to Marshall, the street: was so named by Francis Ritchie, builder, Mountpottinger, after his son Frank. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 1505, "pageID": "57833", "title": "Franklin Street", "url" : "franklin-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -We surmise this street was called after Sir William Franklin, a soldier land owner with property around Carrickfergus. He was deeply involved in the resistance to King James II. On the 14th of June, 1690, King William the Third visited Belfast, where he remained for five nights, lodging in the house of Sir William Franklin, which stood on the present site of the Donegall Arms Hotel. 1852 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory
The 1839 edition of Martin’s Belfast Directory lists people living in Franklin Place.
That the Council be recommended to name the street in continuation of Franklin Street, from Linenhall Street to Alfred Street, Franklin Street, and that Mr George O’Brien be informed thereof. (9 November 1887).
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" } , { "id": 1507, "pageID": "57835", "title": "Frederick Street", "url" : "frederick-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - According to Patton, this street takes its name from Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (Frederick Augustus; 16 August 1763 – 5 January 1827) the second son of George III “1810 – The present Lancasterian School, erected in Frederick Street, is calculated for the daily reception of 700 scholars, 500 to be males, and 200 females, the number at present attending, 680.” Belfast Street Directory 1819. “The Lancasterian School, in Frederick Street, was founded in 1811, for the instruction of the labouring classes.” 1852 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory “BELFAST ROYAL HOSPITAL Frederick Street. Opened in 1817, and supported by voluntary contributions”. 1880 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory." } , { "id": 1508, "pageID": "57836", "title": "Frenchpark Street", "url" : "frenchpark-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1900", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1900 - - - - Application of the owner Mr James McCaughey of 6 Trafalgar Street - situate off Donegall Avenue French Park Street. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 4th April 1900." } , { "id": 1509, "pageID": "57837", "title": "Friendly Place", "url" : "friendly-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1513, "pageID": "57841", "title": "Frome Street", "url" : "frome-street", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1892", "content" : " - Frome Street - - - - BT4 - - - -That on the application of Messrs Thomas Dixon and Sons a new street on their property situate off Dee Street and Solway Street be named Frome Street. (Improvement Committee, 22nd March 1892).
" } , { "id": 1514, "pageID": "57842", "title": "Fruithill Court / Cúirt Chnoc na dTorthaí", "url" : "fruithill-court", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Fruithill Court / Cúirt Chnoc na dTorthaí - - - - BT11 - - - -The Ordnance Survey (1846-1862) map shows Fruithill. The 1890 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory lists William Telford, linen merchant living at Fruithill. Dean indicates a gate lodge was built for him.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in January 2024.
" } , { "id": 1515, "pageID": "57843", "title": "Fruithill Park", "url" : "fruithill-park", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Fruithill Park - - - - BT11 - - - -The Ordnance Survey (1846-1862) map shows Fruithill. The 1890 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory lists William Telford, linen merchant living at Fruithill. Dean indicates a gate lodge was built for him.
" } , { "id": 1516, "pageID": "57844", "title": "Fulton Street", "url" : "fulton-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1889", "content" : " - Fulton Street - - - - BT7 - - - -There are no longer any properties which have Fulton Street as an address. Consequently, it does not appear in some online listings.
That on the application of the owners a new street off Dublin Road next Shafesbury Square be named Fulton Street. (7th August 1889).
" } , { "id": 1517, "pageID": "57845", "title": "Gaffikin Street", "url" : "gaffikin-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1864", "content" : " - Gaffikin Street - - - - BT12 - - - -Named after the Gaffikin family, or a specific member of the family. This family lived nearby in a house at Malone Place, close to the junction of Sandy Row and Lisburn Road, and also at Gaffikins Row on Malone Road, near Queens Elms (a row of mid-Victorian houses screened by elm trees, replaced by the Students Union in the 1960s). The Gaffikins came to Belfast c. 1750 from Co. Westmeath, where the name is still found, but usually in the form (Mc)Gavigan. Both forms are derived from Ir. Mag Eachagáin. The most notable member of the family in Belfast was Thomas Gaffikin (1809-93), linen merchant and councillor. He is remembered for a lecture he gave in 1875 entitled Belfast fifty years ago, which was subsequently published. However, it seems that it was his brother, Arthur, who applied for the name Gaffikin Street to be adopted. Many thanks to Mrs. Elizabeth Cowan for supplying information.
Gaffikin Street originally ran off Sandy Row but today runs off Blondin Street.
Resolved that the application of Mr Arthur Gaffikin to name a new street opposite Renwick Place ‘Gaffikin St’ be granted 23 March 1864. It had been previously been called Arthur Street West.
- Further Information - - https://www.dib.ie/biography/gaffikin-thomas-a3395" } , { "id": 1518, "pageID": "57846", "title": "Gainsborough Drive", "url" : "gainsborough-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1905", "content" : " - Gainsborough Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -May be named after the artist Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88), if not after the town in Lincolnshire. One of Thomas Gainsboroughs works provides a link with Belfast, an outdoor portrait of Arthur [Chichester], 1st Marquess of Donegall, which is in the Ulster Museums collection (catalogue no. BELUM.U35, painted c. 1780).
That the application of the owner, Mr. Crawford, to name a new street on his property, situate off New North Queen Street, Rosemount Street, be declined, and that he be requested to submit another name therefor. (20th December 1904)
That Mr. Henry Crawford be informed that this Committee cannot approve of the name Ritchie Crescent for a new street on his property situate off New North Queen Street, and that he be requested to submit another name therefor. (10th January 1905).
that on the application of Mr Henry Crawford, a new street on this property situate off North Queen Street be named Ferris Street. (Improvement Committee, 17th January 1905).
A deputation of owners of property with Mr Joseph Donnelly Solictor, attended and presented a memorial praying that the new street off North Queen Street named Ferris Street by resolution of the last meeting be given a more suitable name, and having suggested that the name Gainsborough Drive be substituted, it was. Resolved the resolution of last meeting be rescinded and that the Council be recommended to name the street Gainsborough Drive. (Improvement Committee, 24th January 1905).
- Further Information - -Portrait of Arthur, 1st Marquess of Donegall in NMNI collection
" } , { "id": 1519, "pageID": "57847", "title": "Galgani Crescent", "url" : "galgani-crescent", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 2020", "content" : " - Galgani Crescent - - - - BT14 - - - - “The Boyd Partnership has proposed Galgani Crescent for a new street that is being developed on the former site of St Gemma’s School in the Ardoyne area of Belfast. Galgani Crescent is being proposed, as Galgani was the surname of St Gemma. The second choice is St Gemmas Crescent and the 3rd choice St Gemmas Gardens have been proposed as the names are linked to the local history and the former St Gemma’s school.” Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, December, 2020." } , { "id": 1520, "pageID": "57848", "title": "Galwally Avenue", "url" : "galwally-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Galwally Avenue was named after Galwally House which was built in 1885. - Further Information - - https://www.pgl-down.org/galwally-house.php" } , { "id": 1521, "pageID": "57849", "title": "Galwally Park", "url" : "galwally-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Galwally Park was named after Galwally House which was built in 1885. - Further Information - - https://www.pgl-down.org/galwally-house.php" } , { "id": 1522, "pageID": "57850", "title": "Galway Street", "url" : "galway-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Galway Street —
street in central Belfast off Durham Street, near College Square North; in use by at least 1858 (e.g., an address given as 26, Galway-street in a Belfast Mercury marriage notice, read 6 January 1858). Later street directories note Haslett Square as off Galway Street. (1858; 1890; 1901)
Date established: c.1836
Area: Peter’s Hill / Lower Shankill
Overview:
Gardiner Street dates from the mid-1830s and first appeared by name in an 1836 newspaper reference (Belfast Newsletter, 29 April 1836), listed as off Peter’s Hill. In early directories it was sometimes called Gardiner’s Place, suggesting it began as a short cul-de-sac before being extended into a fuller street by the 1840s. Early records describe a small row of around 27 houses, typical of the modest workers’ housing built during Belfast’s period of rapid industrial expansion.
Origin of the Name:
Like many 19th-century Belfast streets, Gardiner Street was almost certainly named after a local landowner or developer. No prominent Belfast family named Gardiner appears in surviving records, implying the name came from a lesser-known builder or merchant involved in laying out the street.
The name Gardiner was also famous in Ireland due to the Dublin Gardiners—Luke Gardiner and his son Charles John Gardiner, 1st Earl of Blessington—who developed Dublin’s Gardiner Street and Mountjoy Square. It is possible, though unproven, that Belfast’s Gardiner Street borrowed the name in imitation of this distinguished family, reflecting the 19th-century habit of giving new streets respectable or fashionable associations.
Historical Context:
Gardiner Street formed part of Belfast’s 19th-century westward expansion beyond the old town core. The area around Peter’s Hill, once partly rural and even used as a burial ground, became densely packed with two-storey brick houses for labouring families as the city’s population grew from about 30,000 in 1831 to more than double that by mid-century.
A 1912 Belfast Corporation survey photograph shows Gardiner Street as a narrow, cobbled lane lined with small workers’ cottages. Much of this housing was later cleared during 1970s urban redevelopment, though the street’s name survives on today’s map.
Legacy:
While the precise Gardiner behind the name has been lost to history, the street remains a reminder of Belfast’s early-Victorian building boom and of the local craftsmen and speculators who shaped its working-class districts. Its origins reflect both the entrepreneurial spirit and social realities of Belfast’s industrial age.
Sources:
Irish Historic Towns Atlas, No. 12: Belfast, Part I (to 1840) — entry for Gardiner Street 1836 (BNL 29 Apr 1836)
Belfast Street Directories (1843, 1852)
Belfast Corporation photographic survey (1912)
Belfast Entries local history archives
Unmarked Graves on Peter’s Hill – Treason Felony Blog
This was originally considered part of Corporation Street. The northern section features in Matiers Belfast Directory for 1835 under the separate name of Garmoyle Street. For a street in Sailortown, it is very apt that is named from a local maritime feature.
The name applied to a spot in Belfast Lough known in English as Garmoyle (sometimes Carmoyle) or the Pool of Garmoyle. This was a deep water pool which existed until the 1840s, located on a bend at the neck of the harbour channel. It was the limit of travel for many large vessels with a deep draft, except at high tide, so cargo often had to be off-loaded to small boats capable of entering the harbour and reaching the quays. Similarly, passengers from Britain who were in a hurry were transferred here to waiting shuttle boats. Other passengers would have to wait up to six hours for high tide. This pool was located approximately 3 miles out from the docks, on a line between Whitehouse and Holywood.
Garmoyle is certainly of Irish origin but the exact derivation and meaning is uncertain. Ir. Car Maoile, the turn or angle of the sea inlet, is proposed at placenamesNI.org. This can be compared with Curmweela / Cor Maoile near Foynes, Co. Limerick, on the Shannon Estuary. See this name at logainm.ie
One of the last maps to mark Garmoyle was John Granthams 1820 map of Belfast port. The pool disappeared as a result of the works carried out in the 1840s to straighten and deepen the channel. Three new lighthouses were built along the channel around 1851, the outermost of which had a green light and was known as the Garmoyle Light. It was removed in 1891.
Is it a coincidence that Garmoyle Street was named just a few years before the pool itself disappeared, or was the intention to commemorate the doomed feature?
- Further Information - -Carmoyle marked on Lawsons chart of Belfast Lough, 1789
https://irishlighthouses.blogspot.com/2020/07/the-three-belfast-pile-lights-and-stone.html
" } , { "id": 1527, "pageID": "57855", "title": "Garnerville Drive", "url" : "garnerville-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1963", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1963 - - - - On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of McCarroll and Steenson and Company Limited to name new streets at their Garneville development Garnerville Drive, Gardens and Grove Improvement Committee, 20th August, 1963. " } , { "id": 1528, "pageID": "57856", "title": "Garnerville Gardens", "url" : "garnerville-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1963", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1963 - - - - On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of McCarroll and Steenson and Company Limited to name new streets at their Garneville development Garnerville Drive, Gardens and Grove Improvement Committee, 20th August, 1963. " } , { "id": 1529, "pageID": "57857", "title": "Garnerville Grove", "url" : "garnerville-grove", "intro" : "Year approved: 1963", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1963 - - - - On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of McCarroll and Steenson and Company Limited to name new streets at their Garneville development Garnerville Drive, Gardens and Grove Improvement Committee, 20th August, 1963. " } , { "id": 1530, "pageID": "57858", "title": "Garnerville Park", "url" : "garnerville-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1961", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1961 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application from Norfield Estates Ltd for permission to name a proposed street on their development at Hollywood Rd. In Garnerville. Rd. Garnerville Park. (16th May 1961)." } , { "id": 1531, "pageID": "57859", "title": "Garnerville Road", "url" : "garnerville-road", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Garnerville Road - - - - BT4 - - - -Garnerville Road had been previously called Sandy Road.
Read letter, dated 20th inst., from Mr. C.W. Black, Solicitor, relative to the name of the road from Gelndhu (sic), Holywood Road, to the Old Holywood Road at Garnerville presently known as Sandy Road and suggesting the name Sandy Loaning. Resolved - That the road referred to be named Sandy Loaning. (27th July 1926).
The City Surveyor submitted correspondence which he had had with owners of property abutting on Sandy Road with reference to the proposed change of name of that road, with a view to avoiding confusion with other streets having a similar name. The further consideration of the matter was deferred. (7th July 1930).
The Assistant Surveyor reported further relative to the re-naming of Sandy Road with a view to preventing confusion with streets having similar names in other districts of the city, and it was resolved – That the City Surveyor be instructed to enquire from the owners and occupiers of property in this road if the name Garnerville Road would meet with approval. (19th August 1930).
The City Surveyor reported that all the owners of property abutting on Sandy Road had approved of the suggestion that the name Sandy Road be changed to Garnerville Road, with a view to avoiding confusion, and it was. Resolved – That Sandy Road be renamed Garnerville Road. (30th September 1930).
" } , { "id": 1532, "pageID": "57860", "title": "Garnock", "url" : "garnock", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Garnock - - - - BT11 - - - -Irish: Cnoc Ghairneáig (Garnock Hill) / Páirc Chnoc Ghairneáig (Garnock Hill Park)
Origin of the name:
The name Garnock is a surname imported from Ayrshire, Scotland. It derives from the Scottish Gaelic Gairneag or Goirneág, terms associated with the River Garnock and translated as the glen of the crying river or little cryer. The name was transplanted to Ulster by Scottish settlers and survives today in these street names.
Location:
Both Garnock Hill and Garnock Hill Park are cul-de-sacs off Black’s Road in Dunmurry, south-west Belfast. They lie close to the M1 motorway and Colin Glen Forest Park.
Early history:
Before development, the Black’s Road area consisted of open countryside. Oral histories describe hedged lanes and fields where children played and picked apples. One resident remembered moving from the city to Black’s Road in the 1950s as being like moving from hell … to heaven. The land once formed part of the McCance family’s Suffolk estate; John McCance owned Farmhill on Black’s Road in the 18th century.
From farmhouse to housing estate:
A property called Garnock Hill is recorded in a 1936 classified advert and a 1943 street directory as the home of the Cunningham family. The farmhouse’s name was later adopted for the new cul-de-sacs built in this area. Today, estate agents describe Garnock Hill as a small residential development of detached houses near schools, shops, and parkland.
Interface context:
The streets are situated on the boundary between the predominantly Protestant Suffolk estate and the predominantly Catholic Lenadoon area. In 1997, community activists from the Suffolk Community Forum met with residents of Garnock Hill/Arlington to address tensions and reduce violence at this interface, underlining the area’s role in West Belfast’s peaceline history.
Summary:
Garnock Hill and Garnock Hill Park are suburban cul-de-sacs named after a Scottish river whose name means crying river. Built on former farmland, they retain echoes of their rural origins while standing at a significant interface in Belfast, where local communities have worked to overcome division.
Gordon McCoy, Place-names research – gordon-mccoy.squarespace.com
Ulster Property Sales – ulsterpropertysales.co.uk
An Sliabh Dubh heritage site – ansliabhdubh.com
Lennon Wylie, Belfast Street Directories – lennonwylie.co.uk
Belfast Interface Project – belfastinterfaceproject.org
Irish: Cnoc Ghairneáig (Garnock Hill) / Páirc Chnoc Ghairneáig (Garnock Hill Park)
Origin of the name:
The name Garnock is a surname imported from Ayrshire, Scotland. It derives from the Scottish Gaelic Gairneag or Goirneág, terms associated with the River Garnock and translated as the glen of the crying river or little cryer. The name was transplanted to Ulster by Scottish settlers and survives today in these street names.
Location:
Both Garnock Hill and Garnock Hill Park are cul-de-sacs off Black’s Road in Dunmurry, south-west Belfast. They lie close to the M1 motorway and Colin Glen Forest Park.
Early history:
Before development, the Black’s Road area consisted of open countryside. Oral histories describe hedged lanes and fields where children played and picked apples. One resident remembered moving from the city to Black’s Road in the 1950s as being like moving from hell … to heaven. The land once formed part of the McCance family’s Suffolk estate; John McCance owned Farmhill on Black’s Road in the 18th century.
From farmhouse to housing estate:
A property called Garnock Hill is recorded in a 1936 classified advert and a 1943 street directory as the home of the Cunningham family. The farmhouse’s name was later adopted for the new cul-de-sacs built in this area. Today, estate agents describe Garnock Hill as a small residential development of detached houses near schools, shops, and parkland.
Interface context:
The streets are situated on the boundary between the predominantly Protestant Suffolk estate and the predominantly Catholic Lenadoon area. In 1997, community activists from the Suffolk Community Forum met with residents of Garnock Hill/Arlington to address tensions and reduce violence at this interface, underlining the area’s role in West Belfast’s peaceline history.
Summary:
Garnock Hill and Garnock Hill Park are suburban cul-de-sacs named after a Scottish river whose name means crying river. Built on former farmland, they retain echoes of their rural origins while standing at a significant interface in Belfast, where local communities have worked to overcome division.
Gordon McCoy, Place-names research – gordon-mccoy.squarespace.com
Ulster Property Sales – ulsterpropertysales.co.uk
An Sliabh Dubh heritage site – ansliabhdubh.com
Lennon Wylie, Belfast Street Directories – lennonwylie.co.uk
Belfast Interface Project – belfastinterfaceproject.org
Irish: Cnoc Ghairneáig (Garnock Hill) / Páirc Chnoc Ghairneáig (Garnock Hill Park)
Origin of the name:
The name Garnock is a surname imported from Ayrshire, Scotland. It derives from the Scottish Gaelic Gairneag or Goirneág, terms associated with the River Garnock and translated as the glen of the crying river or little cryer. The name was transplanted to Ulster by Scottish settlers and survives today in these street names.
Location:
Both Garnock Hill and Garnock Hill Park are cul-de-sacs off Black’s Road in Dunmurry, south-west Belfast. They lie close to the M1 motorway and Colin Glen Forest Park.
Early history:
Before development, the Black’s Road area consisted of open countryside. Oral histories describe hedged lanes and fields where children played and picked apples. One resident remembered moving from the city to Black’s Road in the 1950s as being like moving from hell … to heaven. The land once formed part of the McCance family’s Suffolk estate; John McCance owned Farmhill on Black’s Road in the 18th century.
From farmhouse to housing estate:
A property called Garnock Hill is recorded in a 1936 classified advert and a 1943 street directory as the home of the Cunningham family. The farmhouse’s name was later adopted for the new cul-de-sacs built in this area. Today, estate agents describe Garnock Hill as a small residential development of detached houses near schools, shops, and parkland.
Interface context:
The streets are situated on the boundary between the predominantly Protestant Suffolk estate and the predominantly Catholic Lenadoon area. In 1997, community activists from the Suffolk Community Forum met with residents of Garnock Hill/Arlington to address tensions and reduce violence at this interface, underlining the area’s role in West Belfast’s peaceline history.
Summary:
Garnock Hill and Garnock Hill Park are suburban cul-de-sacs named after a Scottish river whose name means crying river. Built on former farmland, they retain echoes of their rural origins while standing at a significant interface in Belfast, where local communities have worked to overcome division.
Gordon McCoy, Place-names research – gordon-mccoy.squarespace.com
Ulster Property Sales – ulsterpropertysales.co.uk
An Sliabh Dubh heritage site – ansliabhdubh.com
Lennon Wylie, Belfast Street Directories – lennonwylie.co.uk
Belfast Interface Project – belfastinterfaceproject.org
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" } , { "id": 1536, "pageID": "57864", "title": "Garranard Park", "url" : "garranard-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1961", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1961 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Mr Samuel Fisher to name a new St situated on his property off Circular Rd. Garranard Park. (6th April 1961). " } , { "id": 1537, "pageID": "57865", "title": "Garron Crescent", "url" : "garron-crescent", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Garron Crescent - - - - BT10 - - - -Named after Garron Point, a prominent coastal headland between Carnlough and Glenariff, Co. Antrim. Garron Crescent forms part of the theme of Ulster headlands in this neighbourhoood of Finaghy.
- Further Information - -Garron Point © Graham Davies, 2007
" } , { "id": 1538, "pageID": "57866", "title": "Gartree Place", "url" : "gartree-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Gartree is a point at the edge of Lough Neagh in the Aldergrove area of County Antrim." } , { "id": 1539, "pageID": "57867", "title": "Garvey Glen", "url" : "garvey-glen", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Garvey Glen does not feature in the 1967 list of streets." } , { "id": 1540, "pageID": "57868", "title": "Garvey Manor", "url" : "garvey-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Garvey Manor does not feature in the 1967 list of streets." } , { "id": 1541, "pageID": "57869", "title": "Gawn Street", "url" : "gawn-street", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1903", "content" : " - Gawn Street - - - - BT4 - - - -Gawn Street, Ballymacarrett
The origins of Gawn Street can be traced through a series of council minutes and property records at the turn of the 20th century.
His proposed name, Charles Street in May 1903 was declined — most likely because Belfast already had a Charles Street South, and duplicated names were discouraged.
Resolved — That Mr. William Davison, of Ormskirk, Fortwilliam Park, be informed, in reply to his letter of 18th inst., that the Committee do not see their way to adopt the name Charles Street for his new street off Newtownards Road, and request him to submit another name therefor. (26th May 1903).
Only a week later, the Corporation’s Improvement Committee approved his revised application, and the street was officially named Gawn Street.
That on the application of Mr William Davison a new street on his property, situate off Newtownards Road, be named Gawn Street. (Improvement Committee, 2nd June 1903).
The choice of Gawn was almost certainly not accidental. For much of the 19th century, deeds and notices referred to the Davison family’s land in Ballymacarrett. The Belfast News-Letter of 13 November 1890, for example, described land boundaries:
… on the east by Charles Lenon’s land, and on the west by John Hall and Gawn Davison’s holdings, situate in the Townland of Ballymacarrett, Barony of Castlereagh, and County of Down …
A Gawn Davison, gentleman, also appears in directories at Strawberry Hill, Ballymacarrett. This suggests that William Davison turned to a family-associated name, distinctive enough to avoid duplication, and deeply rooted in the property history of the area.
By May 1905, houses on Gawn Street were already being advertised to let in the Belfast Telegraph. The 1907 Henderson’s Directory listed it as a new development with houses in course of erection.
Summary
27 May 1903 – William Davison’s application to call the new street Charles Street is refused.
2 June 1903 – Corporation approves the name Gawn Street.
13 November 1890 – legal notice in the Belfast News-Letter refers to Gawn Davison’s holdings in Ballymacarrett.
1905–1907 – the street is developed and occupied.
Gawn Street therefore commemorates the Davison family’s Gawn connection, a name tied to their land for generations, and became part of the expanding network of terraces off the Newtownards Road in the early 20th century.
" } , { "id": 1542, "pageID": "57870", "title": "Geary Road", "url" : "geary-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Geary is a small crofting township on the island of Skye, Scotland." } , { "id": 1543, "pageID": "57871", "title": "Geeragh Place", "url" : "geeragh-place", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Geeragh Place - - - - BT10 - - - -Probably named after Geeragh Point near Dunseverick, Co. Antrim. Geeragh Place forms part of the theme of Ulster headlands in this neighbourhoood of Finaghy.
- Further Information - -Geeragh Point © Anne Burgess :: Geograph Ireland
" } , { "id": 1544, "pageID": "57872", "title": "Geneva Gardens", "url" : "geneva-gardens", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Geneva Gardens - - - - BT9 - - - -Geneva is Switzerlands second-largest city (after Zurich) and is located in the southwestern corner of the country which juts into France (and, historically, the Duchy of Savoy). Despite being hampered by its physical isolation and the lack of easily available resources, it became a thriving commercial city, known as a centre of finance and watchmaking. It is the seat of several international agencies, such as the Red Cross, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and CERN (the European Organisation for Nuclear Research), but only the first pre-dates the naming of Geneva Gardens in 1925. The League of Nations was founded in 1920 to maintain world peace and its successor, the United Nations, has many of its agencies based in the city.
As with Lucerne Parade, the name Geneva Gardens was probably chosen as part of the developers marketing ploy to evoke beautiful surroundings, clean air and healthy living. This is confirmed by an advertisement placed in The Belfast Telegraph, 15/02/1927, which encouraged readers to make your home in lovely Laganvale. It featured a half-timbered house with tall chimneys, probably a stylised depiction of a Swiss cottage, on the bank of a stretch of water. The advert boasted of the broad highways, pleasant boulevards, spacious sports grounds and picturesque scenery in Laganvale.
Like Lucerne, Geneva is surrounded by mountains and is located on a large lake to which it gives its name (although called Le Lac Léman in French). The city was prominent as a centre of culture during the Enlightenment (18th century). The writer and philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born there. Voltaire sought sanctuary there. Later the polymath John Ruskin (1819-1900) was a frequent visitor to Geneva, where he sketched and painted. Some of his notable works show buildings of the city in their Alpine context. It became a centre of Alpine tourism in the mid-19th century, attracting mountain walkers and, later, rock-climbers. La Grande Varappe, a steep-sided gorge on Mont Salève, was the birthplace of rock-climbing as a sport (which is called la varappe in French, after the location).
Read letter, dated 15th inst., from the Lagan Vale Estate Brick & Terra Cotta Works, Ltd., renewing their application for the approval of proposed names of new streets on their property situate off Stranmillis Road. The Committee having re-considered the matter, it was resolved – That the names submitted be approved, viz., Sharman Road, Lucerne Parade, Prince Edward Park, Geneva Gardens, and Penge Gardens. (16th June 1925).
- Further Information - -John Ruskin: Old Houses on the Rhône Island, Geneva, c.1862
" } , { "id": 1545, "pageID": "57873", "title": "Geoffrey Street", "url" : "geoffrey-street", "intro" : "BT13; Year approved: 1876", "content" : " - Geoffrey Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Resolved that the new street off Crumlin Road through Mr Mazes property be called Geoffrey Street. (4th October 1876).
" } , { "id": 1546, "pageID": "57874", "title": "Ghent Place", "url" : "ghent-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Resolved that on application of James Carlisle Esq the first street next Sydney Street off Cambrai Street by called ‘Ghent Street’ and the second street to be called Courtrai Street. TIC, 19th December 1866. The name Ghent Street is no longer use. " } , { "id": 1547, "pageID": "57875", "title": "Gibson Park Avenue", "url" : "gibson-park-avenue", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Gibson Park Avenue - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after Dr. William Gibson, JP, who subscribed largely and took a leading part in the provision of Willowfield Unionist Club Recreation Grounds (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 20/01/1941).
Prior to the building of Gibson Park Avenue and Ladas Way, there was a lane along the same line known as Daddy Winkers Lane. The name is explained by Aidan Campbell in Cregagh: An Illustrated And Spoken History of Cregagh, Hillfoot, Lisnabreeny and the Lagan (2011), p. 44: Glenbanna was a large house situated nearby in the townland of Lisnasharragh and the surrounding 15 acres of land were leased from the Marquis of Downshire. In the 1860s Glenbanna was occupied by linen manufacturer Samuel Tierney and the area was regarded as being outside the town of Belfast and in the country. By the 1880s Glenbanna was occupied by Robert Wilson, cattle dealer who soon earned the nickname of Daddy Winker which he was probably given by local children who raided his apple trees. The name stuck and the lane past Glenbanna became known locally as Daddy Winkers Lane. The lane was officially designated Gibson Park Avenue as far back as 1928. Incidentally, Glenbanna has been demolished but the site is close to Alexander Road.
" } , { "id": 1548, "pageID": "57876", "title": "Gibson Park Drive", "url" : "gibson-park-drive", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1926", "content" : " - Gibson Park Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved – That on the application of Dr. William Gibson two new streets on his property situate off Cregagh Road be named Gibson Park Drive and Gibson Park Gardens. (15th June 1926)
Named after Dr. William Gibson, JP, who subscribed largely and took a leading part in the provision of Willowfield Unionist Club Recreation Grounds (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 20/01/1941).
" } , { "id": 1549, "pageID": "57877", "title": "Gibson Park Gardens", "url" : "gibson-park-gardens", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1926", "content" : " - Gibson Park Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved – That on the application of Dr. William Gibson two new streets on his property situate off Cregagh Road be named Gibson Park Drive and Gibson Park Gardens. (15th June 1926).
Named after Dr. William Gibson, JP, who subscribed largely and took a leading part in the provision of Willowfield Unionist Club Recreation Grounds (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 20/01/1941).
" } , { "id": 1550, "pageID": "57878", "title": "Gibson Street / Sráid Mhic Gib", "url" : "gibson-street", "intro" : "BT12; year first recorded: 1870", "content" : " - Gibson Street / Sráid Mhic Gib - - - - BT12 - - - -Gibson Street is a short street off Leeson Street in west Belfast, in the district between Grosvenor Road and the Falls Road.
Reports of meetings of the Belfast Corporation Works Committee in 1869 indicate that a Mr William Gibson was responsible for building houses in the street. An amended plan submitted to the committee proposed thirty houses in two new streets off Leeson Street for Mr Wm. Gibson (Belfast News-Letter, 2 March 1869). A later report records permission being granted to take in water for fifteen houses in Gibson Street and fifteen houses in Theodore Street (Northern Whig, 3 June 1869). A further report mentions a plan for four houses in Leeson Street for Mr Wm. Gibson (Northern Whig, 2 July 1869).
These reports suggest that Gibson Street formed part of a small housing development carried out in the area in 1869.
A William Gibson, watchmaker and jeweller with premises in Castle Buildings, at the corner of Donegall Place and Castle Place, was trading in Belfast at the same time (Banner of Ulster, 17 March 1868). It is possible that this businessman was also involved in the housing development off Leeson Street, though the available evidence does not establish this with certainty.
It is therefore possible that Gibson Street was named after the developer referred to in the Works Committee reports, but this has not been conclusively proven.
Banner of Ulster, 17 March 1868.
Belfast News-Letter, 2 March 1869.
Northern Whig, 3 June 1869.
Northern Whig, 2 July 1869.
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" } , { "id": 1552, "pageID": "57880", "title": "Gilchrist View", "url" : "gilchrist-view", "intro" : "Year approved: 2022", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2022 - - - - “KMBC Properties have proposed Gilchrist View, as their first choice as the new street is located near the Gilchrist foot bridge which connects Edenderry village to the towpath. The foot bridge is of special importance to the Regional Park as it was built to honour John Gilchrist who was instrumental in founding the Regional Park in 1967.The new street is being developed to include 7 residential dwellings. The applicant has proposed Linen Mill Manor and Linen Mill Meadows as the second and third choice as the new street is adjacent to the existing Linen Mill Grove.” This was agreed by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, September 2022." } , { "id": 1553, "pageID": "57881", "title": "Gilnahirk Avenue", "url" : "gilnahirk-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Gilnahirk streets take their name from the name of the townland: Gilnarhirk: Éadan Ghiolla na hAdhairce ‘hill brow of the horn bearer’. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A21739" } , { "id": 1554, "pageID": "57882", "title": "Gilnahirk Chase", "url" : "gilnahirk-chase", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Gilnahirk streets take their name from the name of the townland: Gilnarhirk: Éadan Ghiolla na hAdhairce ‘hill brow of the horn bearer’. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A21740" } , { "id": 1555, "pageID": "57883", "title": "Gilnahirk Crescent", "url" : "gilnahirk-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Gilnahirk streets take their name from the name of the townland: Gilnarhirk: Éadan Ghiolla na hAdhairce ‘hill brow of the horn bearer’. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A21741" } , { "id": 1556, "pageID": "57884", "title": "Gilnahirk Drive", "url" : "gilnahirk-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Gilnahirk streets take their name from the name of the townland: Gilnarhirk: Éadan Ghiolla na hAdhairce ‘hill brow of the horn bearer’. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A21742" } , { "id": 1557, "pageID": "57885", "title": "Gilnahirk Park", "url" : "gilnahirk-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Gilnahirk streets take their name from the name of the townland: Gilnarhirk: Éadan Ghiolla na hAdhairce ‘hill brow of the horn bearer’. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A21743" } , { "id": 1558, "pageID": "57886", "title": "Gilnahirk Rise", "url" : "gilnahirk-rise", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Gilnahirk streets take their name from the name of the townland: Gilnarhirk: Éadan Ghiolla na hAdhairce ‘hill brow of the horn bearer’. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A21744" } , { "id": 1559, "pageID": "57887", "title": "Gilnahirk Road", "url" : "gilnahirk-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Gilnahirk streets take their name from the name of the townland: Gilnarhirk: Éadan Ghiolla na hAdhairce ‘hill brow of the horn bearer’. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A21745" } , { "id": 1560, "pageID": "57888", "title": "Gilnahirk Road West", "url" : "gilnahirk-road-west", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Gilnahirk streets take their name from the name of the townland: Gilnarhirk: Éadan Ghiolla na hAdhairce ‘hill brow of the horn bearer’. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A21746" } , { "id": 1561, "pageID": "57889", "title": "Gilnahirk Walk", "url" : "gilnahirk-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Gilnahirk streets take their name from the name of the townland: Gilnarhirk: Éadan Ghiolla na hAdhairce ‘hill brow of the horn bearer’. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A21747" } , { "id": 1562, "pageID": "57890", "title": "Gipsy Street", "url" : "gipsy-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1904", "content" : " - Gipsy Street - - - - BT7 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr Acheson Ferguson a new street on his property situate off Sunningside Street be named Gipsy Street. (Improvement Committee, 2nd February 1904).
" } , { "id": 1563, "pageID": "57891", "title": "Girdwood Avenue", "url" : "girdwood-avenue", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 2015", "content" : " - Girdwood Avenue - - - - BT14 - - - -Mr George Wasson has made the Girdwood applications on behalf of the Department for Social Development (DSD) and the names are proposed after the army barracks which were located on this site for a number of years. The names Girdwood Avenue and Girdwood Way were chosen by a local community forum which has representation from the DSD, Belfast City Council and local community groups. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 11th August, 2015). Girdwood Way was also agreed at this meeting.
According to an obitiuary in the Belfast Newsletter on 27 May 1963, Girdwood Barracks or TA Camp as it was known was named after Major-General Sir Eric Girdwood.
OBITUARY
Major-General Sir Eric Girdwood
The death has taken place of 86-year-old Major-General Sir Eric Girdwood, who was G.O.C. in Ulster from 1931 until 1935. Sir Eric-Girdwood Park T.A. Centre in Belfast was named after him—was educated at Belfast Royal Academy and St. Malo College, Brittany. He served with the Cape Mounted Rifles, and was commissioned in the 2nd Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) before the outbreak of the Boer War in which he served as a transport officer. He was mentioned in despatches.
He commanded the 156th Infantry Brigade in Egypt and Palestine in 1916 and the 74th Yeomanry Division in Palestine and France between 1916 and 1918. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre and was made a C.B. in 1918, and was again mentioned in despatches nine times.
At the end of the war he became Brigade Commander of the 9th Infantry Brigade and Southern Area and of the military forces in Iraq. Later he served for a year as G.O.C. Bombay district before being appointed as Commandant of the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He was Colonel of the Cameronians from 1927 until 1945. He was given a C.M.G. in 1919, a K.B.E. in 1935, and was Chief Gold Staff Officer at the Coronation of King George VI.
" } , { "id": 1564, "pageID": "57892", "title": "Girdwood Way", "url" : "girdwood-way", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 2015", "content" : " - Girdwood Way - - - - BT14 - - - -Mr George Wasson has made the Girdwood applications on behalf of the Department for Social Development (DSD) and the names are proposed after the army barracks which were located on this site for a number of years. The names Girdwood Avenue and Girdwood Way were chosen by a local community forum which has representation from the DSD, Belfast City Council and local community groups. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 11th August, 2015). Girdwood Avenue was also agreed at this meeting.
According to an obitiuary in the Belfast Newsletter on 27 May 1963, Girdwood Barracks or TA Camp as it was known was named after Major-General Sir Eric Girdwood.
OBITUARY
Major-General Sir Eric Girdwood
The death has taken place of 86-year-old Major-General Sir Eric Girdwood, who was G.O.C. in Ulster from 1931 until 1935. Sir Eric-Girdwood Park T.A. Centre in Belfast was named after him—was educated at Belfast Royal Academy and St. Malo College, Brittany. He served with the Cape Mounted Rifles, and was commissioned in the 2nd Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) before the outbreak of the Boer War in which he served as a transport officer. He was mentioned in despatches.
He commanded the 156th Infantry Brigade in Egypt and Palestine in 1916 and the 74th Yeomanry Division in Palestine and France between 1916 and 1918. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre and was made a C.B. in 1918, and was again mentioned in despatches nine times.
At the end of the war he became Brigade Commander of the 9th Infantry Brigade and Southern Area and of the military forces in Iraq. Later he served for a year as G.O.C. Bombay district before being appointed as Commandant of the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He was Colonel of the Cameronians from 1927 until 1945. He was given a C.M.G. in 1919, a K.B.E. in 1935, and was Chief Gold Staff Officer at the Coronation of King George VI.
" } , { "id": 1565, "pageID": "57893", "title": "Glandore Avenue", "url" : "glandore-avenue", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1894", "content" : " - Glandore Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -Ultimately named after Glandore, a village in Co. Cork, but it seems likely that the name Glandore was first applied in Belfast to a house on Cavehill Road (BPU, 1894), before being extended to street-names in this neighbourhood. Glandore Avenue, along with Glandore Drive / Gardens / Parade, is part of a group of streets off Antrim Road with names beginning in Glan-. See also Glantrasna Drive, Glanleam Drive, Glantane Drive and Glanworth Drive / Gardens. All of these are place-names in the province of Munster, but beyond this they have little in common. Glan- is usually an anglicisation of the Irish word gleann, valley. However, the Irish name of Glandore is Cuan Dor, in which cuan means harbour.
That on the application of the owner Mr W. H. McLaughlin four new streets on his property situate off Antrim Road and Skegoneill Avenue be named: ‘Glanworth Street’, ‘Glandore Street’, ‘Glanmore Street’ and ‘Glandore Gardens’. (21st February 1894).
That Mr. W. H. McLaughlin of York Road be informed in reply to his application of 9th inst., that the Committee approve of the names ‘Glandore Avenue’, ‘Glanleam Street’, and ‘Glantrasna Street’ for his 3 new streets off Antrim Road and Skegoniel Avenue, but request him to submit another name in lieu of Glandoran Street. (10th October 1894).
That on the application of the owner Mr. W. H. McLaughlin a new street on his property situate off Glandore Avenue be named ‘Glanna Street’. (17th October 1894).
- Further Information - - https://www.logainm.ie/en/13200" } , { "id": 1566, "pageID": "57894", "title": "Glandore Drive", "url" : "glandore-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1924", "content" : " - Glandore Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -Ultimately named after Glandore, a village in Co. Cork, but it seems likely that the name Glandore was first applied in Belfast to a house on Cavehill Road (BPU, 1894), before being extended to street-names in this neighbourhood. Glandore Drive, along with Glandore Avenue / Gardens / Parade, is part of a group of streets off Antrim Road with names beginning in Glan-. See also Glantrasna Drive, Glanleam Drive, Glantane Drive and Glanworth Drive / Gardens. All of these are place-names in the province of Munster, but beyond this they have little in common. Glan- is usually an anglicisation of the Irish word gleann, valley. However, the Irish name of Glandore is Cuan Dor, in which cuan means harbour.
Street Names on Housing Sites
Read the following resolution of the Housing Committee of 29th ult.:
Street Names
The City Surveyor suggested, for the approval of the Committee, the names Whitewell Parade, Whitewell Crescent, and Whitewell Drive for the new streets on the Whitewell Housing Site.
He also submitted suggested names for the new streets on the Skegoneil Site as follows: Glandore Drive, Glandore Parade, and Skegoneil Drive.
Resolved — That the names now submitted by the City Surveyor be approved of and the Improvement Committee recommended to adopt them accordingly.
Resolved — That the recommendation of the Housing Committee be adopted. (11th March 1924).
Resolved – That on the application of the owners of property, Messrs. A. E. Savage & Co., Donegall Street, the thoroughfare now known as Glandore Street be re-named Glandore Drive. (12th August 1924).
- Further Information - - https://www.logainm.ie/en/13200" } , { "id": 1567, "pageID": "57895", "title": "Glandore Gardens", "url" : "glandore-gardens", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Glandore Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - -Ultimately named after Glandore, a village in Co. Cork, but it seems likely that the name Glandore was first applied in Belfast to a house on Cavehill Road (BPU, 1894), before being extended to street-names in this neighbourhood. Glandore Gardens, along with Glandore Avenue / Drive / Parade, is part of a group of streets off Antrim Road with names beginning in Glan-. See also Glantrasna Drive, Glanleam Drive, Glantane Drive and Glanworth Drive / Gardens. All of these are place-names in the province of Munster, but beyond this they have little in common. Glan- is usually an anglicisation of the Irish word gleann, valley. However, the Irish name of Glandore is Cuan Dor, in which cuan means harbour.
That on the application of the owner Mr W. H. McLaughlin four new streets on his property situate off Antrim Road and Skegoneill Avenue be named: ‘Glanworth Street’, ‘Glandore Street’, ‘Glanmore Street’ and ‘Glandore Gardens’. (21st February 1894).
- Further Information - - https://www.logainm.ie/en/13200" } , { "id": 1568, "pageID": "57896", "title": "Glandore Parade", "url" : "glandore-parade", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1924", "content" : " - Glandore Parade - - - - BT15 - - - -Ultimately named after Glandore, a village in Co. Cork, but it seems likely that the name Glandore was first applied in Belfast to a house on Cavehill Road (BPU, 1894), before being extended to street-names in this neighbourhood. Glandore Parade, along with Glandore Avenue / Drive / Gardens, is part of a group of streets off Antrim Road with names beginning in Glan-. See also Glantrasna Drive, Glanleam Drive, Glantane Drive and Glanworth Drive / Gardens. All of these are place-names in the province of Munster, but beyond this they have little in common. Glan- is usually an anglicisation of the Irish word gleann, valley. However, the Irish name of Glandore is Cuan Dor, in which cuan means harbour.
Street Names on Housing Sites
Read the following resolution of the Housing Committee of 29th ult.:
Street Names
The City Surveyor suggested, for the approval of the Committee, the names Whitewell Parade, Whitewell Crescent, and Whitewell Drive for the new streets on the Whitewell Housing Site.
He also submitted suggested names for the new streets on the Skegoneil Site as follows: Glandore Drive, Glandore Parade, and Skegoneil Drive.
Resolved — That the names now submitted by the City Surveyor be approved of and the Improvement Committee recommended to adopt them accordingly.
Resolved — That the recommendation of the Housing Committee be adopted. (11th March 1924).
Named after Glanleam, a townland on Valentia Island, Co. Kerry. Glanleam Drive is part of a group of streets off Antrim Road with names beginning in Glan-. See also Glandore Avenue / Drive / Gardens / Parade, Glantane Drive, Glantrasna Drive and Glanworth Drive / Gardens. All of these are place-names in the province of Munster, but beyond this they have little in common. Glan- is usually an anglicisation of the Irish word gleann, valley.
That Mr. W. H. McLaughlin of York Road be informed in reply to his application of 9th inst., that the Committee approve of the names ‘Glandore Avenue’, ‘Glanleam Street’, and ‘Glantrasna Street’ for his 3 new streets off Antrim Road and Skegoniel Avenue, but request him to submit another name in lieu of Glandoran Street. (10th October 1894).
Submitted application dated 4th inst., from Messrs A.E. Savage & Co., Donegall Street, to have the name of Glanleam Street changed to Glanleam Drive. (14th August 1923).
- Further Information - - https://www.logainm.ie/en/22430" } , { "id": 1570, "pageID": "57898", "title": "Glantane Drive", "url" : "glantane-drive", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Glantane Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -Named after one of several places in Munster called Glantane, from Irish Gleanntán, little glen. Glantane Drive is part of a group of streets off Antrim Road with names beginning in Glan-. See also Glandore Avenue / Drive / Gardens / Parade, Glanleam Drive, Glantrasna Drive and Glanworth Drive / Gardens. All of these are place-names in the province of Munster, but beyond this they have little in common. Glan- is usually an anglicisation of the Irish word gleann, valley.
That on the application of the owner Mr. W. H. McLaughlin, the name of Glanmire Street, be changed to Glantane Street. (15th August 1894).
Councillor Humphreys submitted a petition from residents in Glantane Street asking that the name of the thoroughfare be changed to Glantane Drive. This was referred to the City Surveyor for consideration and report. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 9th November 1965.
In the meeting of 18th January 1966 there was the following noted: The City Surveyor now reported he had written to one of the signatories Mr Quigley, 41 Glantane Street pointing out that the petition did not indicate whether each signatory was an owner/occupier or tenant that the agreement to the change of name must be acceptable to all of the owners and all of the tenants. Mr Quigley had informed him that he had been unable to obtain complete compliance with these requirements and he was not prepared to proceed further in the matter.
Submitted memorial, signed by Mr. W. J. Hanna and 39 other residents in Glantane Street, requesting that the name of this street be changed to Glantane Gardens. Resolved – That Mr. Hanna be informed on behalf of the memorialists that if the owners of property in Glantane Street will make application to this Committee to have the name changed to Glantane Drive or Glantane Parade, the Committee will give the matter favourable consideration, but they are not prepared to consider the name Glantane Gardens as the street does not comply with the requirements for the name Gardens . (9th July 1929).
Submitted letter, dated 1st August, from Mr. W. J. Hanna, on behalf of a number of residents in Glantane Street, requesting the Committee to reconsider their decision of 9th ultimo declining the request that Glantane Street should be re-named Glantane Gardens. Resolved – That Mr. Hanna be informed the Committee cannot see their way to reconsider their decision as already communicated to him. (6th August 1929).
" } , { "id": 1571, "pageID": "57899", "title": "Glantrasna Drive", "url" : "glantrasna-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1926", "content" : " - Glantrasna Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -Named after Glantrasna, a glen and townland on the Beara peninsula, Co. Kerry. Glantrasna Drive is part of a group of streets off Antrim Road with names beginning in Glan-. See also Glandore Avenue / Drive / Gardens / Parade, Glanleam Drive, Glantane Drive and Glanworth Drive / Gardens. All of these are place-names in the province of Munster, but beyond this they have little in common. Glan- is usually an anglicisation of the Irish word gleann, valley.
That Mr. W. H. McLaughlin of York Road be informed in reply to his application of 9th inst., that the Committee approve of the names ‘Glandore Avenue’, ‘Glanleam Street’, and ‘Glantrasna Street’ for his 3 new streets off Antrim Road and Skegoniel Avenue, but request him to submit another name in lieu of Glandoran Street. (10th October 1894).
Submitted application from Messrs. McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd., to have the name for street off Glandore Avenue changed from Glantrasna Street to Glantrasna Drive. Resolved – That the application be acceded to. (5th October 1926)
- Further Information - - https://www.logainm.ie/en/23009" } , { "id": 1572, "pageID": "57900", "title": "Glanworth Drive", "url" : "glanworth-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1922", "content" : " - Glanworth Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -Named after Glanworth, a town, townland and parish in Co. Cork. Glanworth Drive, along with Glanworth Gardens, is part of a group of streets off Antrim Road with names beginning in Glan-. See also Glandore Avenue / Drive / Gardens / Parade, Glanleam Drive, Glantane Drive and Glantrasna Drive. All of these are place-names in the province of Munster, but beyond this they have little in common. Glan- is usually an anglicisation of the Irish word gleann, valley.
That on the application of the owner Mr W. H. McLaughlin four new streets on his property situate off Antrim Road and Skegoneill Avenue be named: ‘Glanworth Street’, ‘Glandore Street’, ‘Glanmore Street’ and ‘Glandore Gardens’. (21st February 1894).
Resolved: That on the application of Messrs McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd., the name Glanworth Drive be approved for a new street on their property, situate off Glandore and Skegoniel Avenues. (9th May 1922)
- Further Information - - https://www.logainm.ie/en/580" } , { "id": 1573, "pageID": "57901", "title": "Glanworth Gardens", "url" : "glanworth-gardens", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1965", "content" : " - Glanworth Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - -Named after Glanworth, a town, townland and parish in Co. Cork. Glanworth Gardens, along with Glanworth Drive, is part of a group of streets off Antrim Road with names beginning in Glan-. See also Glandore Avenue / Drive / Gardens / Parade, Glanleam Drive, Glantane Drive and Glantrasna Drive. All of these are place-names in the province of Munster, but beyond this they have little in common. Glan- is usually an anglicisation of the Irish word gleann, valley.
On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of proposals to name new streets as follows: …for Burnside Estates Ltd. new street off Ballysillan Road Faburn Park; portion of Glanworth Drive south of Glandore Avenue renamed Glanworth Gardens. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 5th January 1965.
- Further Information - - https://www.logainm.ie/en/580" } , { "id": 1574, "pageID": "57902", "title": "Glasgow Street", "url" : "glasgow-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1889", "content" : " - Glasgow Street - - - - BT15 - - - -This street runs parallel to York Road from the end of Mineral Street to Ayr Street. It is part of a group of street-names off York Road derived from Scottish geographical names, also including Fife Street, Ayr Street and Bute Street. This area was known as Little Scotland (thanks to Mark Ellis for this). In 1900 it extended as far as Ritchie Street. Behind Glasgow Street is the railway, and then the M2 motorway.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city with a population of 611,748 in 2019. It is also the third-largest city in the UK after London and Birmingham (if one counts Salford as a separate entity from Manchester). Glasgow has much in common with Belfast as an industrial city and port. Like Belfast, it was an important centre of shipbuilding. The Belfast company Harland & Wolff was a major employer in Glasgow too.
On application of Mr John Smith on behalf of the owners a new street off Ritchie Street be named Glasgow Street. Town Improvement Committee, 28th May 1889.
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/place/Glasgow-Scotland
" } , { "id": 1575, "pageID": "57903", "title": "Glassmullin Gardens", "url" : "glassmullin-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Glassmullin Gardens from 1 Tullymore Gardens to Edenmore Drive Outside Municipal Boundary with indications there is vacant ground on both sides of the street. 1955 Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 1576, "pageID": "57904", "title": "Glastonbury Avenue", "url" : "glastonbury-avenue", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Glastonbury Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -Councillor Steward attended and submitted an application of Mr Edward Allworthy to have the names of certain streets in, added area approved of, was moved and seconded. That under the special circumstances referred to in Mr Edward Allworthy’s letter dated 1st Inst the names of certain streets in the added area viz Glastonbury Avenue, Taunton Avenue, Mendip Avenue and Bristol Avenue so designated years ago be approved of. The Committee divided and on a show of hands 4 voted for the motion and 3 against it, and it was accordingly declared carried. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 2nd March 1898.
Letter read dated 20th Inst. from Mr. Edward Allworthy asking to have two street names erected in Glastonbury Avenue and one in Somerton Road near Parkmount Road, and referred to the Assistant Surveyor to consult with Councillors James, McCammon and report. (24th February 1903).
" } , { "id": 1577, "pageID": "57905", "title": "Glen Crescent / Corrán an Ghleanna", "url" : "glen-crescent", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1933", "content" : " - Glen Crescent - - - - BT11 - - - -Resolved – That the names Glen Parade and Glen Crescent be approved for new streets on the property of Messrs. J. R. & W. C. McKee, situated between Glen Road and Falls Road. (5th December 1933).
Glen Crescent was named for its proximity to the Glen Road.
" } , { "id": 1578, "pageID": "57906", "title": "Glen Ebor Heights", "url" : "glen-ebor-heights", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Glen Ebor Heights - - - - BT4 - - - -Glen Ebor Heights takes its name from Glen Ebor House and lands. The house was designed by architect Thomas Jackson and built in the 1850s for merchant Jonathan Cordukes. This house is now called Hampton and has recently been restored. It is located uphill and SE from Glen Ebor Heights. The element Ebor in the name seems to be a reference to the city of York, called Eboracum in the Romano-British era. However, the explanation may simply be that Cordukes lived in York Street, Belfast, prior to this and had business premises there. Jonathan Cordukes is recorded as residing at Glenebor in the Belfast and Provincial Directory for 1863-4 (Village Directory section, Sydenham or Strandtown).
The Northern Whig of Friday 26 October 1866 carried an advertisement for the sale of the house and lands which were the property of the late Jonathan Cordukes. The 1843 Belfast/Ulster Street Directory described him in this way: Ship Owner & General Merchant, 87 York Street.
" } , { "id": 1579, "pageID": "57907", "title": "Glen Ebor Park", "url" : "glen-ebor-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1972", "content" : " - Glen Ebor Park - - - - BT4 - - - -Glen Ebor Park takes its name from Glen Ebor House and lands. The house was designed by architect Thomas Jackson and built in the 1850s for merchant Jonathan Cordukes. This house is now called Hampton and has recently been restored. It is located uphill and E from Glen Ebor Park. The element Ebor in the name seems to be a reference to the city of York, called Eboracum in the Romano-British era. However, the explanation may simply be that Cordukes lived in York Street, Belfast, prior to this and had business premises there. Jonathan Cordukes is recorded as residing at Glenebor in the Belfast and Provincial Directory for 1863-4 (Village Directory section, Sydenham or Strandtown).
The Northern Whig of Friday 26 October 1866 carried an advertisement for the sale of the house and lands which were the property of the late Jonathan Cordukes. The 1843 Belfast/Ulster Street Directory described him in this way: Ship Owner & General Merchant, 87 York Street.
The name of this street Glen Ebor Park was accepted by the Improvement Committee of Belfast on 17 October 1972. The minute refers to a new street off Quarry Road.
" } , { "id": 1580, "pageID": "57908", "title": "Glen Grove / Garrán an Ghleanna", "url" : "glen-grove", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Glen Grove / Garrán an Ghleanna - - - - BT11 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1581, "pageID": "57909", "title": "Glen Manor / Mainéar an Ghleanna", "url" : "glen-manor", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Glen Manor / Mainéar an Ghleanna - - - - BT11 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1582, "pageID": "57910", "title": "Glen Parade / Paráid an Ghleanna", "url" : "glen-parade", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1933", "content" : " - Glen Parade / Paráid an Ghleanna - - - - BT11 - - - -Resolved – That the names Glen Parade and Glen Crescent be approved for new streets on the property of Messrs. J. R. & W. C. McKee, situated between Glen Road and Falls Road. (5th December 1933).
" } , { "id": 1583, "pageID": "57911", "title": "Glen Rise", "url" : "glen-rise", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1584, "pageID": "57912", "title": "Glen Road / Bóthar an Ghleanna", "url" : "glen-road", "intro" : "BT11; year first recorded: 1892", "content" : " - Glen Road / Bóthar an Ghleanna - - - - BT11 - - - -The Glen Road features in The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1892 with the description off the Falls Road.
The Surveyor having reported on the application to have the low road from Falls Road to Hannahstown named Glen Road, Councillor McDonnell was requested to get the application signed by the owners of property on the road. (2nd July 1901).
Moved by Councillor McDonnell. Seconded by Alderman Wilson, and Resolved that the Low Road from Falls Road to Hannahstown be named Glen Road. (Improvement Committee, (10th December 1901).
The Irish language form only applies to part of the street.
" } , { "id": 1585, "pageID": "57913", "title": "Glen Road Grove", "url" : "glen-road-grove", "intro" : "Year approved: 2015", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2015 - - - - JNP Architects have advised that Glen Road Grove and Glen Road Rise were proposed as the new streets are adjacent to the Glen Road which is a well established road in the area. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 10th November, 2015). " } , { "id": 1586, "pageID": "57914", "title": "Glen Road Heights", "url" : "glen-road-heights", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This name comes from its proximity to the Glen Road. " } , { "id": 1587, "pageID": "57915", "title": "Glen Road Rise", "url" : "glen-road-rise", "intro" : "Year approved: 2015", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2015 - - - - JNP Architects have advised that Glen Road Grove and Glen Road Rise were proposed as the new streets are adjacent to the Glen Road which is a well established road in the area. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 10th November, 2015)." } , { "id": 1588, "pageID": "57916", "title": "Glenalina Crescent / Corrán Ghleann an Léana", "url" : "glenalina-crescent", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Glenalina Crescent / Corrán Ghleann an Léana - - - - BT12 - - - - Further to minute of 3rd October last the Deputy City surveyor submitted an application from the Estate superintendent requesting this committee to approve of the under noted names for new throughfares on Corporation property situated off Whiterock Road and Springfield Rd: Ballymurphy Road, Ballymurphy Crescent, Ballymurphy Parade, Whitecliff Crescent, Whitecliff Parade, Whitecliff Drive, Glenalina Green, Glenalina Pass, Glenalina Road, Glenalina Crescent, Glenalina Gardens, Divismore Crescent, Westhill Way, Rock Grove, Westview Pass. On the recommendation of the deputy city surveyor, the committee approved of the names as outlined above. (14th November 1950). " } , { "id": 1589, "pageID": "57917", "title": "Glenalina Gardens / Gairdíní Ghleann an Léana", "url" : "glenalina-gardens", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Glenalina Gardens / Gairdíní Ghleann an Léana - - - - BT12 - - - - Further to minute of 3rd October last the Deputy City surveyor submitted an application from the Estate superintendent requesting this committee to approve of the under noted names for new throughfares on Corporation property situated off Whiterock Road and Springfield Rd: Ballymurphy Road, Ballymurphy Crescent, Ballymurphy Parade, Whitecliff Crescent, Whitecliff Parade, Whitecliff Drive, Glenalina Green, Glenalina Pass, Glenalina Road, Glenalina Crescent, Glenalina Gardens, Divismore Crescent, Westhill Way, Rock Grove, Westview Pass. On the recommendation of the deputy city surveyor, the committee approved of the names as outlined above. (14th November 1950). " } , { "id": 1590, "pageID": "57918", "title": "Glenalina Green / Faiche Ghleann an Léana", "url" : "glenalina-green", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Glenalina Green / Faiche Ghleann an Léana - - - - BT12 - - - - Further to minute of 3rd October last the Deputy City surveyor submitted an application from the Estate superintendent requesting this committee to approve of the under noted names for new throughfares on Corporation property situated off Whiterock Road and Springfield Rd: Ballymurphy Road, Ballymurphy Crescent, Ballymurphy Parade, Whitecliff Crescent, Whitecliff Parade, Whitecliff Drive, Glenalina Green, Glenalina Pass, Glenalina Road, Glenalina Crescent, Glenalina Gardens, Divismore Crescent, Westhill Way, Rock Grove, Westview Pass. On the recommendation of the deputy city surveyor, the committee approved of the names as outlined above. (14th November 1950). " } , { "id": 1591, "pageID": "57919", "title": "Glenalina Park / Páirc Ghleann an Léana", "url" : "glenalina-park", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1951", "content" : " - Glenalina Park / Páirc Ghleann an Léana - - - - BT12 - - - - “The city surveyor submitted application from the estate Superintendent requesting this committee's approval of the names Divismore Park, Divismore Way, Ballymurphy Drive, Glenalina Rd (Extension) and Glenalina Park (In Lieu Of Glenalina Rd) for thoroughfares situated off Springfield Rd and Whiterock Rd. (30th October 1951)." } , { "id": 1592, "pageID": "57920", "title": "Glenalina Pass / Slí Ghleann an Léana", "url" : "glenalina-pass", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Glenalina Pass / Slí Ghleann an Léana - - - - BT12 - - - - Further to minute of 3rd October last the Deputy City surveyor submitted an application from the Estate superintendent requesting this committee to approve of the under noted names for new throughfares on Corporation property situated off Whiterock Road and Springfield Rd: Ballymurphy Road, Ballymurphy Crescent, Ballymurphy Parade, Whitecliff Crescent, Whitecliff Parade, Whitecliff Drive, Glenalina Green, Glenalina Pass, Glenalina Road, Glenalina Crescent, Glenalina Gardens, Divismore Crescent, Westhill Way, Rock Grove, Westview Pass. On the recommendation of the deputy city surveyor, the committee approved of the names as outlined above. (14th November 1950). " } , { "id": 1593, "pageID": "57921", "title": "Glenalina Road / Bóthar Ghleann an Léana", "url" : "glenalina-road", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Glenalina Road / Bóthar Ghleann an Léana - - - - BT12 - - - -Ordnance Survey 1832-1846. Glenalina Bleach Green. According to Dean, there was a gate lodge at Glenalina Mill pre 1832 and the house belonged to William Orr. Burial records from Clifton cemetery indicate William Orr died in 1853. Further to minute of 3rd October last the Deputy City surveyor submitted an application from the Estate superintendent requesting this committee to approve of the under noted names for new throughfares on Corporation property situated off Whiterock Road and Springfield Rd: Ballymurphy Road, Ballymurphy Crescent, Ballymurphy Parade, Whitecliff Crescent, Whitecliff Parade, Whitecliff Drive, Glenalina Green, Glenalina Pass, Glenalina Road, Glenalina Crescent, Glenalina Gardens, Divismore Crescent, Westhill Way, Rock Grove, Westview Pass. On the recommendation of the deputy city surveyor, the committee approved of the names as outlined above. (14th November 1950). The city surveyor submitted application from the estate Superintendent requesting this committees approval of the names Divismore Park, Divismore Way, Ballymurphy Drive, Glenalina Rd (Extension) and Glenalina Park (In Lieu Of Glenalina Rd) for thoroughfares situated off Springfield Rd and Whiterock Rd. (30th October 1951).
" } , { "id": 1594, "pageID": "57922", "title": "Glenallen Street", "url" : "glenallen-street", "intro" : "BT5; year first recorded: 1880", "content" : " - Glenallen Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Glenallen Street is first mentioned in the BPU Directory 1880. The origin of the name is a little uncertain. Glenallen is not found as the name of a valley in Ireland, Scotland or the Isle of Man, although there is Strathallan in Perthshire, the valley of Allan Water. However, there is a fictional Lord Glenallan (note the slightly different spelling), a character in Sir Walter Scotts novel The Antiquary (1816). Given the noticeably strong pattern of street names in Belfast connected with Scotts work, it would not be surprising if the street was also named after one of his creations. See the blog on Scott in our blog section.
Submitted letter, dated 26th ult., from Councillor McBride, drawing attention to the fact that there is a small street from Newtownards Road to Albertbridge Road with two names, one end of the street being known as Belvoir Street and the other end Glenallen Street and requesting that the street be named as one. Resolved – That, subject to the owners of property agreeing thereto, the entire street be known as Belvoir Street. (10th July 1928).
The City Surveyor submitted correspondence which he had had with owners of property in Belvoir Street relative to that street being renamed Glenallen Street in view of the fact that it is a continuation of Glenallen Street. He stated that seven owners of property have replied, four being in favour of the proposed change, and three not in favour of it. Resolved – That the consideration of the matter be deferred until February 1931. (2nd September 1930).
The City Surveyor reminded the Committee that on 2nd September last they had deferred the consideration of the question of changing the name of Belvoir Street to Glenallen Street in view of the fact that Belvoir Street is a continuation of Glenallen Street. He intimated that he had been in correspondence with the owners of property or agents therefor in this street relative to the proposed change and detailed the replies which he had received up till date. The consideration of the matter was again deferred. (3rd March 1931).
The City Surveyor reported relative to the replies which he had received from owners of property or agents therefor in Belvoir Street, on the proposal to change the name of Belvoir Street to Glenallen Street, in view of the fact that Belvoir Street is a continuation of Glenallen Street, but as only eight owners of property were agreeable to the proposed change, four objected, and a reply had not been received from one owner, the Committee decided not to take further action in the matter. (18th March 1931)
" } , { "id": 1595, "pageID": "57923", "title": "Glenalpin Street", "url" : "glenalpin-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1596, "pageID": "57924", "title": "Glenard Brook", "url" : "glenard-brook", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1597, "pageID": "57925", "title": "Glenarm Square", "url" : "glenarm-square", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1598, "pageID": "57926", "title": "Glenbank Drive", "url" : "glenbank-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Glenbank Drive - - - - Year approved: 1934 - - - - Resolved that the following street names be approved.- Glenbank Drive for a street off Crumlin Rd on the property of Mr F McKibben. (8th May 1934). Henderson’s Belfast Directory And Northern Repository 1850 lists James Shaw’s residence as Glenbank, Crumlin Road. This was within the same entry referring to Edward Shaw Commission Merchants. According to Joe Graham Glenbank House used to belong to the Ewart Family. Around 1920 the house and grounds were presented to Belfast Corporation to become a public park. - Further Information - - https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/things-to-do/parks-and-open-spaces/a-z-parks/glenbank-park#:~:text=History%20of%20Glenbank%20Park,was%20granted%20in%20January%201921." } , { "id": 1599, "pageID": "57927", "title": "Glenbank Parade", "url" : "glenbank-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Glenbank Parade - - - - BT14 - - - -Henderson’s Belfast Directory And Northern Repository 1850 lists James Shaw’s residence as Glenbank, Crumlin Road. This was within the same entry referring to Edward Shaw Commission Merchants. According to Joe Graham Glenbank House used to belong to the Ewart Family. Around 1920 the house and grounds were presented to Belfast Corporation to become a public park. Resolved that the name… Glenbank Parade be approved for a new street on the property of Messers Hogg Bros situated off Leroy Street, Crumlin Rd. (23rd October 1934).
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 1600, "pageID": "57928", "title": "Glenbank Place", "url" : "glenbank-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Henderson’s Belfast Directory And Northern Repository 1850 lists James Shaw’s residence as Glenbank, Crumlin Road. This was within the same entry referring to Edward Shaw Commission Merchants. Around 1920 the house and grounds were presented to Belfast Corporation to become a public park. - Further Information - - https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/things-to-do/parks-and-open-spaces/a-z-parks/glenbank-park#:~:text=History%20of%20Glenbank%20Park,was%20granted%20in%20January%201921." } , { "id": 1601, "pageID": "57929", "title": "Glenbrook Avenue", "url" : "glenbrook-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1602, "pageID": "57930", "title": "Glenbryn Drive", "url" : "glenbryn-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Glenbryn Drive - - - - BT14 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1603, "pageID": "57931", "title": "Glenbryn Gardens", "url" : "glenbryn-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1604, "pageID": "57932", "title": "Glenbryn Parade", "url" : "glenbryn-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1605, "pageID": "57933", "title": "Glenbryn Park", "url" : "glenbryn-park", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Glenbryn Park - - - - BT14 - - - -Resolved – That the names Glenbryn Park, Glenbryn Drive, Glenbryn Parade, Glenbryn Gardens, Glenbryn Crescent, Ardglen Parade, and Ardglen Crescent be approved for new streets on the property of Glenard Estates Ltd. at Ardoyne. ... (21st May 1935).
" } , { "id": 1606, "pageID": "57934", "title": "Glenburn Park", "url" : "glenburn-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -
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" } , { "id": 1607, "pageID": "57935", "title": "Glencairn Crescent", "url" : "glencairn-crescent", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Glencairn Crescent - - - - BT13 - - - - Resolved - that the name ‘Glencairn Crescent’ be approved for a new street off Ballygomartin Road on the property of Mr Goodwin Pratt. (IC, 25th February 1936)." } , { "id": 1608, "pageID": "57936", "title": "Glencairn Pass", "url" : "glencairn-pass", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Glencairn Pass - - - - BT13 - - - -Ordnance Survey map (1846-1862) features Glencairn.
Big houses were often named for a nearby geographical feature or an association with Scotland. These included Glencairn (after the Cunningham seat in Dumfriesshire). Dean in his book on gate lodges in Ulster believes a gate lodge was built around 1860. According to Dean, Josias Cunningham bought the property in 1855, or his eldest son James, greatly extended the original house, realigned the avenue and added the lodge sometime after 1857.
Josias Cunningham & Co., stock and share brokers, foreign agents, general brokers and commission merchants; also agents to the Life Association of Scotland; J. Cunninghams residence, Glencairn, Ballygomartin. 1861 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory
" } , { "id": 1609, "pageID": "57937", "title": "Glencairn Road", "url" : "glencairn-road", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1907", "content" : " - Glencairn Road - - - - BT13 - - - -Glencairn Road had previously been called Monkshill Road.
Ordnance Survey map (1846-1862) features Glencairn.
Big houses were often named for a nearby geographical feature or an association with Scotland. These included Glencairn (after the Cunningham seat in Dumfriesshire). Dean in his book on gate lodges in Ulster believes a gate lodge was built around 1860. According to Dean, Josias Cunningham bought the property in 1855, or his eldest son James, greatly extended the original house, realigned the avenue and added the lodge sometime after 1857. Josias Cunningham & Co., stock and share brokers, foreign agents, general brokers and commission merchants; also agents to the Life Association of Scotland; J. Cunninghams residence, Glencairn, Ballygomartin. 1861 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory
Letter read, dated 7th inst from Mr S. Cunningham, Fernhill, asking that the road running past Glencairn from the junctions of Whiterock and Ballygomartin roads formerly known as Monkshill road be named Glencairn road and it was resolved that the application be granted. (7th May 1907).
" } , { "id": 1610, "pageID": "57938", "title": "Glencairn Street", "url" : "glencairn-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1904", "content" : " - Glencairn Street - - - - BT13 - - - -The name Whiterock Road was changed to Ballygomartin Road.
Ordnance Survey map (1846-1862) features Glencairn.
Big houses were often named for a nearby geographical feature or an association with Scotland. These included Glencairn (after the Cunningham seat in Dumfriesshire). Dean in his book on gate lodges in Ulster believes a gate lodge was built around 1860. According to Dean, Josias Cunningham bought the property in 1855, or his eldest son James, greatly extended the original house, realigned the avenue and added the lodge sometime after 1857. Josias Cunningham & Co., stock and share brokers, foreign agents, general brokers and commission merchants; also agents to the Life Association of Scotland; J. Cunninghams residence, Glencairn, Ballygomartin. 1861 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory
That Mr John Ross be requested to submit another name for new street off Whiterock Road, as there is already a street named Pretoria Street in the city. (6th June 1900).
That on the application of Mr John Ross a new street on his property off Whiterock Road be named Glencairn Street and one off Belmont Road named Belmont Drive. (13th December 1904).
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" } , { "id": 1611, "pageID": "57939", "title": "Glencairn Walk", "url" : "glencairn-walk", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Glencairn Walk - - - - BT13 - - - -Ordnance Survey map (1846-1862) features Glencairn.
Big houses were often named for a nearby geographical feature or an association with Scotland. These included Glencairn (after the Cunningham seat in Dumfriesshire). Dean in his book on gate lodges in Ulster believes a gate lodge was built around 1860. According to Dean, Josias Cunningham bought the property in 1855, or his eldest son James, greatly extended the original house, realigned the avenue and added the lodge sometime after 1857.
Josias Cunningham & Co., stock and share brokers, foreign agents, general brokers and commission merchants; also agents to the Life Association of Scotland; J. Cunninghams residence, Glencairn, Ballygomartin. 1861 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory
" } , { "id": 1612, "pageID": "57940", "title": "Glencairn Way", "url" : "glencairn-way", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Glencairn Way - - - - BT13 - - - -Ordnance Survey map (1846-1862) features Glencairn.
Big houses were often named for a nearby geographical feature or an association with Scotland. These included Glencairn (after the Cunningham seat in Dumfriesshire). Dean in his book on gate lodges in Ulster believes a gate lodge was built around 1860. According to Dean, Josias Cunningham bought the property in 1855, or his eldest son James, greatly extended the original house, realigned the avenue and added the lodge sometime after 1857.
Josias Cunningham & Co., stock and share brokers, foreign agents, general brokers and commission merchants; also agents to the Life Association of Scotland; J. Cunninghams residence, Glencairn, Ballygomartin. 1861 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory
" } , { "id": 1613, "pageID": "57941", "title": "Glencolin Avenue / Ascaill Ghleann Chollann", "url" : "glencolin-avenue", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Glencolin Avenue / Ascaill Ghleann Chollann - - - - BT11 - - - -The street gets the first part of its name from the mountain Collin (328m), which forms part of the Belfast Hills. This is an anglicisation of Ir. Collann, height, a rare place-name found mainly in Ulster. It also occurs in the Collon in the city of Derry, Big Collin, Co. Antrim and Collon, Co. Louth.
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" } , { "id": 1614, "pageID": "57942", "title": "Glencolin Close", "url" : "glencolin-close", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Glencolin Close - - - - BT11 - - - -The street gets the first part of its name from the mountain Collin (328m), which forms part of the Belfast Hills. This is an anglicisation of Ir. Collann, height, a rare place-name found mainly in Ulster. It also occurs in the Collon in the city of Derry, Big Collin, Co. Antrim and Collon, Co. Louth.
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" } , { "id": 1615, "pageID": "57943", "title": "Glencolin Court / Cúirt Ghleann Chollann", "url" : "glencolin-court", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Glencolin Court / Cúirt Ghleann Chollann - - - - BT11 - - - -The street gets the first part of its name from the mountain Collin (328m), which forms part of the Belfast Hills. This is an anglicisation of Ir. Collann, height, a rare place-name found mainly in Ulster. It also occurs in the Collon in the city of Derry, Big Collin, Co. Antrim and Collon, Co. Louth.
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" } , { "id": 1616, "pageID": "57944", "title": "Glencolin Drive", "url" : "glencolin-drive", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Glencolin Drive - - - - BT11 - - - -The street gets the first part of its name from the mountain Collin (328m), which forms part of the Belfast Hills. This is an anglicisation of Ir. Collann, height, a rare place-name found mainly in Ulster. It also occurs in the Collon in the city of Derry, Big Collin, Co. Antrim and Collon, Co. Louth.
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" } , { "id": 1617, "pageID": "57945", "title": "Glencolin Grove / Garrán Ghleann Chollann", "url" : "glencolin-grove", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Glencolin Grove / Garrán Ghleann Chollann - - - - BT11 - - - -The street gets the first part of its name from the mountain Collin (328m), which forms part of the Belfast Hills. This is an anglicisation of Ir. Collann, height, a rare place-name found mainly in Ulster. It also occurs in the Collon in the city of Derry, Big Collin, Co. Antrim and Collon, Co. Louth.
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" } , { "id": 1618, "pageID": "57946", "title": "Glencolin Heights", "url" : "glencolin-heights", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Glencolin Heights - - - - BT11 - - - -The street gets the first part of its name from the mountain Collin (328m), which forms part of the Belfast Hills. This is an anglicisation of Ir. Collann, height, a rare place-name found mainly in Ulster. It also occurs in the Collon in the city of Derry, Big Collin, Co. Antrim and Collon, Co. Louth.
- Further Information - - https://www.colinheritage.com/history-of-colin/" } , { "id": 1619, "pageID": "57947", "title": "Glencolin Manor / Mainéar Ghleann Chollainn", "url" : "glencolin-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - Glencolin Manor / Mainéar Ghleann Chollainn - - - - BT11 - - - -The street gets the first part of its name from the mountain Collin (328m), which forms part of the Belfast Hills. This is an anglicisation of Ir. Collann, height, a rare place-name found mainly in Ulster. It also occurs in the Collon in the city of Derry, Big Collin, Co. Antrim and Collon, Co. Louth.
- Further Information - - https://www.colinheritage.com/history-of-colin/" } , { "id": 1620, "pageID": "57948", "title": "Glencolin Park", "url" : "glencolin-park", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Glencolin Park - - - - BT11 - - - -The street gets the first part of its name from the mountain Collin (328m), which forms part of the Belfast Hills. This is an anglicisation of Ir. Collann, height, a rare place-name found mainly in Ulster. It also occurs in the Collon in the city of Derry, Big Collin, Co. Antrim and Collon, Co. Louth.
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" } , { "id": 1638, "pageID": "57966", "title": "Glendhu Park", "url" : "glendhu-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1949", "content" : " - Glendhu Park - - - - BT4 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee. Ashfield Estate : Ashmount Park, Ashmount Grove, Ashbrook Drive, Ashbrook Crescent, Ashford Green, Ashmount Place (gables only fronting thereto), Ashburn Green. Glendhu Estate : Glenloch Gardens, Glenluce Drive, Glenluce Green, Glendhu Park, Glenlea Park and Glenlea Grove. Inverary Estate : Inverleith Drive, Invernook Park, Inveresk Parade, Inverwood Gardens, Inverlith Parade (gables only fronting thereto). The names recommended by the Special Housing Committee for streets on the Summerhill Estate were referred to the City Surveyor for report. (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
" } , { "id": 1639, "pageID": "57967", "title": "Glendower Street", "url" : "glendower-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1906", "content" : " - Glendower Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Glendower Street is the third street in this Shakespearean group and a rather odd companion to Oberon Street and Titania Street: Glendower Street refers to a character from a history play rather than a comedy. It is named after Owen Glendower (Owain Glyndŵr), Prince of Wales in Henry IV, Part 1. See Paul Tempans blog on literary street names on this website for further details.
That on the application of Mr James Harper, four streets on his property off Cregagh Road, South of Oberon Street. be named Scolbane Street, Reid Street, Dromore Street and Helen Street. (24th April 1906).
Resolved: That, on the application of Mr. Thomas R. Carlisle, the Council be recommended to change the name of Scoblane Street to Glendower Street, provided he pays any cost that may have been incurred. (25th September 1906)
Thomas E. Carlisle in various advertisements including in the Belfast Telegraphy - Friday 12 February 1897 is described as a property broker. There was a report in Belfast Telegraph on Friday 24 January 1902 which stated: BURNS ANNIVERSARY.—Last evening in the Albertbridge Lecture Hall, Georges Street, Mr. Thomas E. Carlisle delivered his celebrated lecture on Burns.
" } , { "id": 1640, "pageID": "57968", "title": "Glenfarne Street", "url" : "glenfarne-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1886", "content" : " - Glenfarne Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Application of Messrs R.J. McConnell and Co. New streets on their property be named: 2 streets off Agnes Street - Glenfarne Street and Charleyville Street; 2 streets off Old Park Road Gracebell Street and Mayfair Street, 4 streets off Dublin Road Ashbourne Street, Salisbury Street, Hartington Street Hardcastle Street. Mr McConnell was requested to choose another name instead of Maryville Avenue as the word avenue is not suitable. (TIC 13th October 1886).
" } , { "id": 1641, "pageID": "57969", "title": "Glengall Street", "url" : "glengall-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Glengall Street features in Henderson’s (1846-1847) Belfast Directory with a small number of residents listed. The entry also includes the words North of Railway Entrance.
That the street between College Street South and Glengall Street be named ‘Glengall Lane’, and that the lane leading from this street to Glengall Street be named ‘Glengall Mews’. (30th October 1895).
" } , { "id": 1642, "pageID": "57970", "title": "Glenhill Court", "url" : "glenhill-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1643, "pageID": "57971", "title": "Glenhill Park", "url" : "glenhill-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This name likely comes from its location – off the Glen Road and at the top of a hill." } , { "id": 1644, "pageID": "57972", "title": "Glenhoy Drive", "url" : "glenhoy-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - The City Surveyor submitted alternative names logged by Mr. James Smyth for a new street on his property off Dunraven Avenue, and it was Resolved - That the name Glenhoy Drive be approved for the street. (IC, 24th March 1936)." } , { "id": 1645, "pageID": "57973", "title": "Glenhoy Mews", "url" : "glenhoy-mews", "intro" : "Year approved: 1998", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1998 - - - - Glenhoy Mews off Glenhoy Drive was proposed by Ian Ross and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 9th March, 1998." } , { "id": 1646, "pageID": "57974", "title": "Glenlea Grove", "url" : "glenlea-grove", "intro" : "Year approved:1949", "content" : " - Glenlea Grove - - - - BT4 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee. Glendhu Estate : Glenloch Gardens, Glenluce Drive, Glenluce Green, Glendhu Park, Glenlea Park and Glenlea Grove. (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
" } , { "id": 1647, "pageID": "57975", "title": "Glenlea Park", "url" : "glenlea-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved:1949", "content" : " - Glenlea Park - - - - BT4 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee. Ashfield Estate : Ashmount Park, Ashmount Grove, Ashbrook Drive, Ashbrook Crescent, Ashford Green, Ashmount Place (gables only fronting thereto), Ashburn Green. Glendhu Estate : Glenloch Gardens, Glenluce Drive, Glenluce Green, Glendhu Park, Glenlea Park and Glenlea Grove. Inverary Estate : Inverleith Drive, Invernook Park, Inveresk Parade, Inverwood Gardens, Inverlith Parade (gables only fronting thereto). The names recommended by the Special Housing Committee for streets on the Summerhill Estate were referred to the City Surveyor for report. (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
" } , { "id": 1648, "pageID": "57976", "title": "Glenloch Gardens", "url" : "glenloch-gardens", "intro" : "BT4; year approved:1949", "content" : " - Glenloch Gardens - - - - BT4 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee. Ashfield Estate : Ashmount Park, Ashmount Grove, Ashbrook Drive, Ashbrook Crescent, Ashford Green, Ashmount Place (gables only fronting thereto), Ashburn Green. Glendhu Estate : Glenloch Gardens, Glenluce Drive, Glenluce Green, Glendhu Park, Glenlea Park and Glenlea Grove. Inverary Estate : Inverleith Drive, Invernook Park, Inveresk Parade, Inverwood Gardens, Inverlith Parade (gables only fronting thereto). The names recommended by the Special Housing Committee for streets on the Summerhill Estate were referred to the City Surveyor for report. (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
" } , { "id": 1649, "pageID": "57977", "title": "Glenluce Drive", "url" : "glenluce-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year approved:1949", "content" : " - Glenluce Drive - - - - BT4 - - - -Glenluce is a village in Dumfries and Galloway (formerly Wigtownshire) in SW Scotland.
On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee. Ashfield Estate : Ashmount Park, Ashmount Grove, Ashbrook Drive, Ashbrook Crescent, Ashford Green, Ashmount Place (gables only fronting thereto), Ashburn Green. Glendhu Estate : Glenloch Gardens, Glenluce Drive, Glenluce Green, Glendhu Park, Glenlea Park and Glenlea Grove. Inverary Estate : Inverleith Drive, Invernook Park, Inveresk Parade, Inverwood Gardens, Inverlith Parade (gables only fronting thereto). The names recommended by the Special Housing Committee for streets on the Summerhill Estate were referred to the City Surveyor for report. (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
" } , { "id": 1650, "pageID": "57978", "title": "Glenluce Gardens", "url" : "glenluce-gardens", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 2008", "content" : " - Glenluce Gardens - - - - BT4 - - - -Glenluce is a village in Dumfries and Galloway (formerly Wigtownshire) in SW Scotland.
Glenluce Gardens Off Glenluce Walk BT4 was proposed by North & West Housing and accepted by the Health & Environmental Services Committee on 8th October, 2008.
" } , { "id": 1651, "pageID": "57979", "title": "Glenluce Green", "url" : "glenluce-green", "intro" : "BT4; year approved:1949", "content" : " - Glenluce Green - - - - BT4 - - - -Glenluce is a village in Dumfries and Galloway (formerly Wigtownshire) in SW Scotland.
On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee. Ashfield Estate : Ashmount Park, Ashmount Grove, Ashbrook Drive, Ashbrook Crescent, Ashford Green, Ashmount Place (gables only fronting thereto), Ashburn Green. Glendhu Estate : Glenloch Gardens, Glenluce Drive, Glenluce Green, Glendhu Park, Glenlea Park and Glenlea Grove. Inverary Estate : Inverleith Drive, Invernook Park, Inveresk Parade, Inverwood Gardens, Inverlith Parade (gables only fronting thereto). The names recommended by the Special Housing Committee for streets on the Summerhill Estate were referred to the City Surveyor for report. (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
" } , { "id": 1652, "pageID": "57980", "title": "Glenluce Walk", "url" : "glenluce-walk", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Glenluce Walk - - - - BT4 - - - -Glenluce is a village in Dumfries and Galloway (formerly Wigtownshire) in SW Scotland.
" } , { "id": 1653, "pageID": "57981", "title": "Glenmachan Avenue", "url" : "glenmachan-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Glenmachan streets take their name from Glenmachan Tower built in the 1860s. The 1863-1864 BPUD lists Glenmachan House - there was a house called Glenmachan House built in the 1870s. - Further Information - - https://lordbelmontinnorthernireland.blogspot.com/2015/01/glenmachan-tower.html. https://www.archiseek.com/2015/1879-glenmachan-house-belfast-co-antrim/" } , { "id": 1654, "pageID": "57982", "title": "Glenmachan Drive", "url" : "glenmachan-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Glenmachan streets take their name from Glenmachan Tower built in the 1860s. The 1863-1864 BPUD lists Glenmachan House - there was a house called Glenmachan House built in the 1870s. - Further Information - - https://lordbelmontinnorthernireland.blogspot.com/2015/01/glenmachan-tower.html. https://www.archiseek.com/2015/1879-glenmachan-house-belfast-co-antrim/" } , { "id": 1655, "pageID": "57983", "title": "Glenmachan Grove", "url" : "glenmachan-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Glenmachan streets take their name from Glenmachan Tower built in the 1860s. The 1863-1864 BPUD lists Glenmachan House - there was a house called Glenmachan House built in the 1870s. - Further Information - - https://lordbelmontinnorthernireland.blogspot.com/2015/01/glenmachan-tower.html. https://www.archiseek.com/2015/1879-glenmachan-house-belfast-co-antrim/" } , { "id": 1656, "pageID": "57984", "title": "Glenmachan Mews", "url" : "glenmachan-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Glenmachan streets take their name from Glenmachan Tower built in the 1860s. The 1863-1864 BPUD lists Glenmachan House - there was a house called Glenmachan House built in the 1870s. - Further Information - - https://lordbelmontinnorthernireland.blogspot.com/2015/01/glenmachan-tower.html. https://www.archiseek.com/2015/1879-glenmachan-house-belfast-co-antrim/" } , { "id": 1657, "pageID": "57985", "title": "Glenmachan Park", "url" : "glenmachan-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Glenmachan streets take their name from Glenmachan Tower built in the 1860s. The 1863-1864 BPUD lists Glenmachan House - there was a house called Glenmachan House built in the 1870s. - Further Information - - https://lordbelmontinnorthernireland.blogspot.com/2015/01/glenmachan-tower.html. https://www.archiseek.com/2015/1879-glenmachan-house-belfast-co-antrim/" } , { "id": 1658, "pageID": "57986", "title": "Glenmachan Place", "url" : "glenmachan-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Owner: Mr Shillington, eight new streets situate off Broadway be named Benburb Street, Ebor Street, Kilburn Street, Lecale Street, Moltke Street, Rockview Street, Tavanagh Street and Glenmachan Street. Minutes TIC, 25th May 1898. " } , { "id": 1659, "pageID": "57987", "title": "Glenmachan Road", "url" : "glenmachan-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Glenmachan streets take their name from Glenmachan Tower built in the 1860s. The 1863-1864 BPUD lists Glenmachan House - there was a house called Glenmachan House built in the 1870s. " } , { "id": 1660, "pageID": "57988", "title": "Glenmachan Street", "url" : "glenmachan-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Glenmachan Street - - - - BT12 - - - -This street takes its name from the residence of J.J. Shillington, J.P. of Gamble and Shillington who lived at Glenmachan Tower, Strandtown. Shillington was the owner of a factory as well as a considerable amount of land in the area some of which he developed for housing. In 1887 and 1889 he lodged plans in Broadway and Iveagh Street. Gamble and Shillington request the naming of Bramar Street, Thames Street and Irwell Street off Broadway. Owner: Mr Shillington, eight new streets situate off Broadway be named Benburb Street, Ebor Street, Kilburn Street, Lecale Street, Moltke Street, Rockview Street, Tavanagh Street and Glenmachan Street. Minutes TIC, 25th May 1898.
On the application of Mr John McGrath it was
Resolved That a new street on his property situate off Donegall Road be named Glenmachan Street. (3rd January 1922)
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" } , { "id": 1667, "pageID": "57995", "title": "Glenrosa Link", "url" : "glenrosa-link", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Glenrosa Link - - - - BT15 - - - -Resolved that on the application ... of Mr Macrory two new streets on the Duncairn property be named Glenrosa Street and Glenrosa Street South. (19th November 1884). Whilst the street name Glenrosa Street South is no longer in existence, the name Glenrosa Street is still in use and also the name Glenrosa Link.
" } , { "id": 1668, "pageID": "57996", "title": "Glenrosa Street", "url" : "glenrosa-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1884", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1884 - - Glenrosa Street - - - - -Resolved that on the application ... of Mr Macrory two new streets on the Duncairn property be named Glenrosa Street and Glenrosa Street South. (19th November 1884).
" } , { "id": 1669, "pageID": "57997", "title": "Glenshane Gardens / Garraithe Ghleann Sheáin", "url" : "glenshane-gardens", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Glenshane Gardens / Garraithe Ghleann Sheáin - - - - BT11 - - - -The Glenshane Pass is a major mountain pass cutting through the Sperrin Mountains, connecting the Maghera area with Dungiven. It derives its name from the townland of Glenshane (in Irish: Gleann Sheáin, ‘Shane’s valley’), situated on its western side. Both townland and pass are associated with an early-18th century rapparee named Shane Crossagh O’Mullan, a rather Robin Hood-like character who robbed the rich to feed the poor. Perhaps the most famous story about him concerns his humiliation of General Napier and his men, whom he is reputed to have disarmed under cover of darkness. Shane was aided only by his sidekick, Parra Fada, but tricked them into believing that he was accompanied by a large band of followers. They then stripped the general of his uniform and forced his men to march to Derry in their underwear. There is no doubt that Shane was a historical personage, as he was declared an outlaw in 1719 and was subsequently captured and hanged in Derry, though some of the stories about him have, of course, been embellished and embroidered in the telling over a couple of centuries. Nor was Glenshane originally named after him, as it was known as Glensenny before his time (possibly from Ir. Gleann Sionnaigh, ‘glen of the fox’). However, the folk memory of this larger-than-life character is so strong in this locality that it seems the place-name has been adapted to honour him.
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" } , { "id": 1674, "pageID": "58002", "title": "Glenside Drive", "url" : "glenside-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1933", "content" : " - Glenside Drive - - - - BT14 - - - - Resolved - That the name Glenside Drive be approved for a new street on th property of Mr William Murray off Ballysillan Road. (31 January 1933.) The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1899 lists Glenside Lodge and Glenside House. It is likely Glenside Park takes its name after these. " } , { "id": 1675, "pageID": "58003", "title": "Glenside Parade", "url" : "glenside-parade", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1932", "content" : " - Glenside Parade - - - - BT14 - - - - The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1899 lists Glenside Lodge and Glenside House. It is likely Glenside Park takes its name after these. Resolved - That the name Glenside Parade be approved for a new street situated off Crumlin Road on the property of Messrs. Hogg Bros. (2 August 1932)" } , { "id": 1676, "pageID": "58004", "title": "Glenside Park", "url" : "glenside-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1938", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1938 - - - - According to Dean in his book on gate lodges Glenside Lodge was built around 1860. He argues from the heraldry on the building that the lodge was built by the Emerson family of the Glenbank and Ballysillan Flax Spinning Mills. The 1868 Belfast Street Directory lists John Emerson as the proprietor and manager of Ballysillan Spinning Mills. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1899 lists Glenside Lodge and Glenside House. It is likely Glenside Park takes its name after these. Resolved-_That the name Glenside Park be approved for a new street off Crumlin Road on the property of Mr. F. A. Boyd. (13th December 1938)" } , { "id": 1677, "pageID": "58005", "title": "Glenties Drive", "url" : "glenties-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1679, "pageID": "58007", "title": "Glentoran Place", "url" : "glentoran-place", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Glentoran Place - - - - BT6 - - - -Glentoran Place, located between Ravenhill Road, My Ladys Road and Woodstock Link, recalls the earlier Glentoran Street, which was named in 1893. So called from Glentoran, the residence of William F. Coates, of the Lagan Foundry. The residence has disappeared, and the ground is now occupied by small streets. The foundry buildings still remain, but are used for other purposes (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 22/01/1941).
Glentoran, situated in Lagan Village, was previously called Snugbrooke and appeared by this name on James Williamsons 1791 map of Belfast. It had already been the residence of the Coates family for several generations when the name was changed to Glentoran by 1839 at the latest. It seems that the name was coined specially for the house and not borrowed, as there is no other place of this exact name. It is clear that the first element is glen, a valley, but the second part is open to multiple interpretations. It was William Coates son Victor who founded Glentoran Football Club in 1882.
- Further Information - - https://historyhubulster.co.uk/tag/victor-coates/" } , { "id": 1680, "pageID": "58008", "title": "Glenvale Street", "url" : "glenvale-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1891", "content" : " - Glenvale Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of Mr James McCallum a new street on his property situate off Shankhill Road be named Glenvale Street. (Improvement Committee, 7th October 1891).
" } , { "id": 1681, "pageID": "58009", "title": "Glenvarlock Street", "url" : "glenvarlock-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Glenvarlock Street - - - - BT5 - - - -From Nigel Olifaunt, Lord Glenvarloch, hero of The Fortunes of Nigel (1822) by Sir Walter Scott (John J. Marshall - Origin of Some of Belfasts Street-Names, p. 14). Note the discrepancy in spelling.
Unlike some of the other Scott-related names like Woodstock, Ardenvohr and Clanchattan, this name seems to have been applied directly to the street and there was no earlier house or terrace named Glenvarlock.
‘Glenvarnock Street’ (sic). Resolved that on the application of the owner, Mr J. D. Dunlop, new streets on his property situate off Castlereagh Road be named ‘Glenvarnock Street’, ‘Lambourne Street’, Wayland Street and ‘Quinton Street’ and that he be requested to submit another name instead of Brenda Street, as there is already a street of almost similar name in the city. TIC: 31st January 1900.
" } , { "id": 1682, "pageID": "58010", "title": "Glenveagh Drive", "url" : "glenveagh-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Glenveagh (Irish Gleann Bheatha, meaning ‘glen of the birches’) Park in County Donegal is the second-largest national park in Ireland. It includes much of the Derryveagh Mountains." } , { "id": 1683, "pageID": "58011", "title": "Glenveagh Park", "url" : "glenveagh-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Glenveagh (Irish Gleann Bheatha, meaning ‘glen of the birches’) Park in County Donegal is the second-largest national park in Ireland. It includes much of the Derryveagh Mountains." } , { "id": 1684, "pageID": "58012", "title": "Glenview Avenue", "url" : "glenview-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1692, "pageID": "58020", "title": "Glenview Terrace", "url" : "glenview-terrace", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Glenview Terrace does not appear in the 1967 list of Belfast street names." } , { "id": 1693, "pageID": "58021", "title": "Glenview Wood", "url" : "glenview-wood", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1695, "pageID": "58023", "title": "Glenwood Place", "url" : "glenwood-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1696, "pageID": "58024", "title": "Glenwood Street", "url" : "glenwood-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1890", "content" : " - Glenwood Street - - - - BT13 - - - -On the application of the owners, your Committee have named a new street off Shankhill Road, next Lawnbrook Avenue, Glenwood Street;’ a new street from Castlereagh Road to Jonesborough Street. Faughart Street. Northern Whig - Tuesday 02 December 1890.
That Mr. William McCartney’s application for permission to name a new street on his property situate off Shankhill Road, next on Lawnbrook Avenue, Glenwood Street be granted. (5th November 1890).
Glenwood Street, School. Etc derive their names from John Cunninghams Glenwood Corn Mill, Upper Shankill. Glenwood (Shankhill Road) is listed in the Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster (1865-1866).
" } , { "id": 1697, "pageID": "58025", "title": "Global Crescent", "url" : "global-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 2015", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2015 - - - - “Fold Housing Association have submitted a first preference of Global Crescent as the name for this new social housing site located at Millar Street between the Ravenhill and Woodstock Roads. It has been designated as a Shared Neighbourhood development under the OFMDFM’s “Together Building A United Community Strategy”. In keeping with the ethos of the shared neighbourhood initiative, Fold approached local schools in the area and asked them to propose names for the new development. The teachers and children were briefed on the shared neighbourhood context of the project and their first preference for the street name is Global Crescent whilst the second preference is Respect Crescent….In keeping with the ethos of the shared neighbourhood initiative, Fold approached the pupils of St Michael’s Primary School, Ravenhill and Euston Street Primary School to propose names for our new development. It is the first of a number of planned cross community projects that Fold will be undertaking with the schools. The children were briefed on the shared neighbourhood context of this project by their teachers and have come up with the following names for consideration: 1. Global Crescent 2. Respect Crescent”. People and Communities Committee, minutes, 12th May, 2015. Fold also proposed Pearldye Mews as a third choice. This name was proposed because the site was formerly known as the Devonshire Laundry. This was one of a number of laundries owned by the Pearl Dye Works Ltd. As the name Devonshire exists in West Belfast, Fold have proposed to name the street after the company who owned the laundry. The Committee approved the undernoted application for the naming of a new street, in respect of which the Royal Mail had offered no objection: Global Crescent. " } , { "id": 1698, "pageID": "58026", "title": "Gloucester Street", "url" : "gloucester-street", "intro" : "check IHTA", "content" : " - - check IHTA - - - - According to Patton, there was some “scattered development” on the site by 1819. The Belfast Directory 1831-1832 carries details of people living in Gloucester Street. Clerkin in his book on Dublin street names believes Gloucester Street South was called after Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh, (25 November 1743 – 25 August 1805) who was a grandson of King George II and a younger brother of King George III." } , { "id": 1699, "pageID": "58027", "title": "Goldstone Hall", "url" : "goldstone-hall", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Goldstone Hall Off Park Avenue, BT4 was proposed by Dimensions Architects. “The applicant has advised that the proposed name Goldstone Hall was a former community building in nearby Devon Parade which was recently demolished as part of another development by the same developer. The developer, Huxley Properties Ltd, wishes to retain this name as it was an integral part of the area.” (Minutes of the Health and Environmental Services Committee 2nd October, 2013). The name was approved at this meeting." } , { "id": 1700, "pageID": "58028", "title": "Golspie Drive", "url" : "golspie-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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Resolved that on the application of the owners ...two new streets on property off Cavendish Street, Gortfin Street and Oakman Street [be named]. TIC: 25 July 1900.
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" } , { "id": 1715, "pageID": "58043", "title": "Gortnamona Way / Bealach Ghort na Móna", "url" : "gortnamona-way", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Gortnamona Way / Bealach Ghort na Móna - - - - BT11 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1716, "pageID": "58044", "title": "Gotha Street", "url" : "gotha-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1895", "content" : " - Gotha Street - - - - BT6 - - - -The name of this street comes from the Royal Family and in particular Prince Albert. The name Saxe-Coburg-Gotha came into the British Royal Family in 1840 with the marriage of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert, son of Ernst, Duke of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha. Queen Victoria herself was the last monarch of the House of Hanover. (https://www.royal.uk/).
That on the application of the owners, two new streets on their property situate off Roslyn Street and London Street be named ‘Gotha Street’ and ‘Coburg Street’. (21st August 1895).
- Further Information - - https://www.royal.uk/saxe-coburg-gotha" } , { "id": 1717, "pageID": "58045", "title": "Govan Drive", "url" : "govan-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Govan is a riverside district with a village in south-west Glasgow. Rangers football matches take place at Ibrox Stadium within the district. Another example of the influence of Scotland on Belfast street names." } , { "id": 1718, "pageID": "58046", "title": "Grace Avenue", "url" : "grace-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1719, "pageID": "58047", "title": "Grace Street / Sráid Ghráinne", "url" : "grace-street", "intro" : "BT2", "content" : " - Grace Street / Sráid Ghráinne - - - - BT2 - - - -According to the Irish Historic Towns Atlas Grace Street was already referenced by 1813. Bradshaw’s General And Commercial Directory 1819 lists addresses for Grace Street.
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" } , { "id": 1720, "pageID": "58048", "title": "Gracehill Court", "url" : "gracehill-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Gracehill Court comes from its proximity to a Moravian Church on the Old Park Road, Cliftonville Road Moravian Church. In 1764, the Moravian Elders of Gloonan, a townland situated between Ballykennedy and Ahoghill, were given permission to borrow a sum of money (ranging from £1000 to £2000) in order to build houses in Ballykennedy. It was decided that the settlement would be called Gracehill, a direct translation of the German Gnadenberg (Gracehill Court agus na Morávaigh, Gracehill Court and the Moravians Tomás Ó hAodha). - Further Information - - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/23b7be7700104d76b0e7997f5a7ed498" } , { "id": 1721, "pageID": "58049", "title": "Graham Gardens", "url" : "graham-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Resolved- -That the name Graham Gardens be approved for a new street off Onslow Parade on the property of Trustees Graham. (16th June 1937) " } , { "id": 1722, "pageID": "58050", "title": "Grampian Avenue", "url" : "grampian-avenue", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Grampian Avenue - - - - BT4 - - - -The Grampian Mountains are situated in Scotland between the Central Lowlands and the Great Glen, forming the largest part of the Highlands. The name is of uncertain origin. It is first recorded by the Roman historian Tacitus in the form Mons Graupius as the site of a battle where Roman forces under Agricola defeated the native Caledonians in 83 AD. In this context it may have denoted a single mountain or a small mountain range. The application of the name Grampian Mountains to an extensive part of the Highlands began in the 16th century and may be based on a typoographical error (Mons Grampius for Mons Graupius).
James S. Patton has argued that the name of this street is derived not directly from the name of the Scottish mountain range, but rather from a boat: At the mouth the Conswater (sic) river in the I860s a wooden vessel sat. She had been in commission at one time in the murky past. She served as a training ship for a large number of boys undergoing correction’. Her name was the Gibralter, (sic) ending her days as what may be called in naval terms, a hulk. The local boatmen and wildfowlers of Sydenham would take sightseers out to look at this once proud ship and they would gawk at the boys performing their duties. There are records of one of the poor little souls having fallen overboard and his body washing up on the shore. [During a storm] the ship was badly damaged, so much that she needed to be overhauled. During this time they changed her name to the Grampian. Here we can see the name of Grampian Avenue from Ballymacarrett. A few sidelights on the local history of the old townland, James S Patton (1980) - self publication.
However, the fact that the street was named at least three decades after the era of the boat and the existence of other streets in the neighbourhood forming a Scottish mountain theme (Nevis Avenue, Cheviot Avenue, Lomond Avenue) tends to cast doubt on this explanation.
That the new street from Holywood Road to Grampian Avenue be named Grampian Street. (9th May 1900).
" } , { "id": 1723, "pageID": "58051", "title": "Grampian Close", "url" : "grampian-close", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Grampian Close - - - - BT4 - - - -See Grampian Avenue regarding the origin of this name.
" } , { "id": 1724, "pageID": "58052", "title": "Grand Parade", "url" : "grand-parade", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1932", "content" : " - Grand Parade - - - - BT5 - - - -comes not unfittingly after Orby Gardens, etc,, as he was sired by Orby — Grand Geraldine, He won the Derby of 1919 in decisive fashion against his more favoured stable companion, Dominion. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall).
The application from Messrs. Blakiston-Houston Estate Co. that a new street on their property situated off Castlereagh Road be named Grand Parade, was deferred. (24th December 1929).
Adverting to the application from Messrs. Blakiston-Houston Estate Co. that a new street situated on their property off Castlereagh Road be named Grand Parade, the City Surveyor reported that the Company had reiterated their request that this name should be approved. The Committee could not see their way to agree, and the matter was left in the City Surveyor’s hands with a view to an alternative name being submitted for approval. (21st January 1930).
The City Surveyor submitted letter, dated 6th instant, from Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart, requesting the Committee to reconsider their decision disapproving of the name Grand Parade for a new street off Castlereagh Road, and it was Resolved - That Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart be informed the Committee regret they cannot see their way to accede to the request. (18th February 1930).
The Committee again considered application, dated 26th ult., from Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart, Solicitors for the Blakiston-Houston Estate Company, that new streets on the above-mentioned estate be named Grand Parade, Ardpatrick Gardens, Blenheim Drive, Trigo Parade, Cicero Gardens, Pommern Parade, Ladas Drive, Ormonde Gardens and Donovan Parade. Resolved – That with the exception of Blenheim Drive the foregoing names be approved, and in the case of Blenheim Drive Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart be requested to submit another name for the Committee’s consideration, in view of the fact that a street having the name Blenheim Street is situated in another area of the city. (22nd July 1930).
Resolved - That the names Grand Parade and Orby Drive be approved for two streets on the property of the Blakiston-Houston Estate Co. on the north-east side of Castlereagh Road at Orangefield. (24 May 1932)
" } , { "id": 1725, "pageID": "58053", "title": "Grangeville Drive", "url" : "grangeville-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1727, "pageID": "58055", "title": "Gransha Avenue / Ascaill na Gráinsí", "url" : "gransha-avenue", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Gransha Avenue / Ascaill na Gráinsí - - - - BT11 - - - - From the 1955 Belfast Street Directory it is clear that Gransha Avenue is in the process of being developed, there are several references to vacant ground for the entry." } , { "id": 1728, "pageID": "58056", "title": "Gransha Crescent / Corrán na Gráinsí", "url" : "gransha-crescent", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Gransha Crescent / Corrán na Gráinsí - - - - BT11 - - - - Gransha Crescent is listed in the 1960 Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 1729, "pageID": "58057", "title": "Gransha Drive / Céide na Gráinsí", "url" : "gransha-drive", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Gransha Drive / Céide na Gráinsí - - - - BT11 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of messers PJ Walls and Bros to name two new streets on their property situated off Glen Rd. Gransha Drive and Gransha Grove and of the proposal of RJ McDermott and Sons (Builders) Ltd. to name a new street off Mica Street, Mica Drive. (18th of October 1960). " } , { "id": 1730, "pageID": "58058", "title": "Gransha Gardens / Gairdíní na Gráinsí", "url" : "gransha-gardens", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1963", "content" : " - Gransha Gardens / Gairdíní na Gráinsí - - - - BT11 - - - - On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of PJ Walls and Brothers to name new streets on their property of Glen Rd, Gransha Park, Gransha Parade, Gransha Gardens and Gransha Way. (5th February 1963)." } , { "id": 1731, "pageID": "58059", "title": "Gransha Green / Faiche na Gráinsí", "url" : "gransha-green", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1964", "content" : " - Gransha Green / Faiche na Gráinsí - - - - Year approved: 1964 - - - - “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of the naming of streets as follows - Off Cliftonville Road at east side of Oldpark Presbyterian Church - Wyndham Drive; At Gransha Gardens for P.J. Walls and Co. Ltd - Gransha Close and Gransha Green; At Skegoneill Avenue for S. Gibney, Sons and Co. Ltd. Jellicoe Drive, Gardens and Parade; At Mount Vernon Estate for Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee - Mount Vernon Green, Pass and Walk.” Minutes, Improvement Committee, 13th October 1964." } , { "id": 1732, "pageID": "58060", "title": "Gransha Grove / Garrán na Gráinsí", "url" : "gransha-grove", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Garrán na Gráinsí - - - - BT11 - - - - Gransha Grove features in a list of streets in the 1967 directory of Belfast streets. - Further Information - - Tuesday, 5th of February 1963." } , { "id": 1733, "pageID": "58061", "title": "Gransha Parade / Paráid na Gráinsí", "url" : "gransha-parade", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Gransha Parade / Paráid na Gráinsí - - - - BT11 - - - - On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of PJ Walls and Brothers to name new streets on their property of Glen Rd, Gransha Park, Gransha Parade, Gransha Gardens and Gransha Way. (5th February 1963)." } , { "id": 1734, "pageID": "58062", "title": "Gransha Park / Páirc na Gráinsí", "url" : "gransha-park", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Gransha Park / Páirc na Gráinsí - - - - BT11 - - - - Belfast Telegraph - Thursday 22 October 1936 carries an advertisement for a handsome semi detached villa. The 1943 Belfast Street Directory lists several people as living in Gransha Park including “Fusco, A., confectioner”. Gransha House is listed in the same edition of the directory. On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of PJ Walls and Brothers to name new streets on their property of Glen Rd, Gransha Park, Gransha Parade, Gransha Gardens and Gransha Way. (5th February 1963)." } , { "id": 1735, "pageID": "58063", "title": "Gransha Rise / Ard na Gráinsí", "url" : "gransha-rise", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Gransha Rise / Ard na Gráinsí - - - - BT11 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1736, "pageID": "58064", "title": "Gransha Road", "url" : "gransha-road", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Gransha Road - - - - BT5 - - - - Whereas many townland names are anglicised from the Irish, Gransha (Irish: an ghráinseach) is one of those rare gaelicised words, denoting a grange. Granges were usually supplementary, outlying estates acquired by medieval monasteries to provide additional supplies for the community - probably, in this instance, for the Cistercian establishment at Comber. (Haines and Cooke, p64) " } , { "id": 1737, "pageID": "58066", "title": "Gransha Way", "url" : "gransha-way", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Gransha Way - - - - BT11 - - - - On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of PJ Walls and Brothers to name new streets on their property of Glen Rd, Gransha Park, Gransha Parade, Gransha Gardens and Gransha Way. (5th February 1963)." } , { "id": 1738, "pageID": "58067", "title": "Granton Park", "url" : "granton-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1739, "pageID": "58068", "title": "Granville Place / Plás Granville", "url" : "granville-place", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Granville Place / Plás Granville - - - - BT12 - - - -Before a large amount of redevelopment in this area, there was a street called Granville Street. The street was officially named at a meeting in 1869.
The application of Mr James Dunn for permission to name a new street off Leeson Street and Grosvenor Street Granville Street was granted. (3 February 1869).
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1870 indicates people already living there as well as a section of vacant ground which goes to show the street is still being developed. It is possible Granville Street as was got its name from Granville George Leveson-Gower, 2nd Earl Granville, (11 May 1815 – 31 March 1891) who was a prominent politician in the 1860s. Granville did succeed in re-establishing good relations with America which had been strained by the Civil War.
- Further Information - -https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-foreign-secretaries/george-gower.
" } , { "id": 1740, "pageID": "58069", "title": "Grasmere Gardens", "url" : "grasmere-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1741, "pageID": "58070", "title": "Grays Court", "url" : "grays-court", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Grays Court - - - - BT15 - - - -Grays Court is situated off the lower section of Grays Lane and is named after the Gray family whose residence was Graymount, a Regency house built c. 1835 by Thomas Jackson for William Gray, a linen merchant and director of the Ulster Railway Company. The building still exists and is occupied by Hazelwood Integrated College. (Thanks to Dr Stiofán Ó Direáin for this information).
The name Graymount is retained in street-names on the north side of Grays Lane, such as Graymount Road, Graymount Parade, etc.
- Further Information - -https://apps.communities-ni.gov.uk/Buildings/buildview.aspx?id=1872&js=false
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" } , { "id": 1742, "pageID": "58071", "title": "Grays Lane", "url" : "grays-lane", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Grays Lane - - - - BT15 - - - -Grays Lane runs uphill from Shore Road to Antrim Road, bisecting Fortwilliam Golf Course. It is named after the Gray family whose residence was Graymount, a Regency house built c. 1835 by Thomas Jackson for William Gray, a linen merchant and director of the Ulster Railway Company. The building still exists and is occupied by Hazelwood Integrated College. (Thanks to Dr Stiofán Ó Direáin for this information).
The name Graymount is retained in street-names on the north side of Grays Lane, such as Graymount Road, Graymount Parade, etc.
Grays Lane is listed in the 1908 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory, but it existed and probably had this name much earlier. The lane is shown unnamed on the OS six inch map, 2nd edition, 1846-62.
Councillor McCammond attended and asked that the road leading from Shore Road to Antrim Road, and formerly known as Gray’s Loaning, be renamed, and a street name plate erected, and he was informed that an application from all the owners of property interested to have the road renamed would receive careful consideration. (5th December 1905).
Councillor McCammond attended and asked that the name of street off Shore Road at Greencastle be changed from Grays Lane to Grays Avenue and he was requested to obtain the consent of all the owners of property in the street to the proposal. (1st December 1908).
Councillor McCammond attended and presented an application signed by owners and occupiers of property in Grays Lane, Greencastle, to have the name of that thoroughfare changed to Graymount Avenue, and the Surveyor was instructed to report thereon. (12th January 1909).
The Surveyor reported that all the owners of property in the street at Greencastle, known as Grays Lane, had not signed the application to have the name of that thoroughfare changed to Graymount Avenue, and it was Resolved — That no action be taken on the application for the present. (19th January 1909).
Councillor McCammond attended and renewed his application to have the road leading from Shore Road to Antrim Road and known as Grays Lane, named Graymount Avenue and he was informed that the Surveyor would look further into the matter and report. (4th May 1909).
Councillor McCammond attended and asked that the name of Grays Lane, Greencastle, be changed to Grays Avenue, and he was informed that on a former occasion when this matter was under consideration all the owners of property interested had not signed the formal application. (7th December 1909).
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" } , { "id": 1743, "pageID": "58072", "title": "Great Georges Street", "url" : "great-georges-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Great Georges Street features in Bradshaw’s General And Commercial Directory 1819. It may be named in honour of King George III who reigned from 25 October 1760 – 29 January 1820. The street had been previously known as King Street in 1795." } , { "id": 1744, "pageID": "58073", "title": "Great Northern Street", "url" : "great-northern-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1892", "content" : " - Great Northern Street - - - - BT9 - - - -That on the application of Sir Jas H. Haslett the 40 foot street on his property off Lisburn Road be named Great Northern Street.... (Improvement Committee, 5th October 1892).
" } , { "id": 1745, "pageID": "58074", "title": "Great Patrick Street", "url" : "great-patrick-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1685, named Patrick Street 1732", "content" : " - Great Patrick Street - - - - BT1 - - - -This street was marked but unnamed on one of Phillips plans (1685). It was called simply Patrick Street in 1732, with the later addition of Great to distinguish it from Little Patrick Street. It was once a straight street but was much changed by the construction of Dunbar Link c. 1980, which left it somewhat stranded and with buildings on only one side for half its length.
It seems likely that Great Patrick Street is named after Irelands patron saint, but a link with another person cannot be completely ruled out. We have found no evidence that there was ever any church dedicated to St Patrick in this street. From 1869 to 1920 the Mariners Church, also called the Trinity Church (CoI), stood at the corner of Corporation Street and Great Patrick Street. St Patricks Catholic Church is nearby on Donegall. In any case, the street considerably predates both of these. We would welcome any relevant information.
" } , { "id": 1746, "pageID": "58075", "title": "Great Victoria Street", "url" : "great-victoria-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -
Great Victoria Street was named for Queen Victoria in the mid-19th Century. Queen Victoria reigned 64 years from 20 June 1837 to 22 January 1901. This street features in the 1843 Belfast Directory with a reference to one resident, a railway entrance and John O’Hanlon, Railway tavern (31st March 1903)
That Mr. Hugh Strain be informed in reply to his letter of 26th Inst., that the name Great Victoria Street applies from Howard Street southwards, and the Committee do not see their way to adopt his suggestion to continue the name to College Square North. (31st March 1903).
" } , { "id": 1747, "pageID": "58076", "title": "Green Crescent", "url" : "green-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1952", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1952 - - - - “On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the name Green Crescent for a new thoroughfare situated off Green Road for the Parkmount Building Company”. (25th November 1952)." } , { "id": 1748, "pageID": "58077", "title": "Green Mount", "url" : "green-mount", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1749, "pageID": "58078", "title": "Green Road", "url" : "green-road", "intro" : "Year approved: 1900", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1900 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr J. Ellwood a new street on his property situate off Knock Road be named Green Road. Back Street between Stoneyford Ln and Mourne Street. (Thursday 21st March 1900).
" } , { "id": 1750, "pageID": "58079", "title": "Greenan / An Grianán", "url" : "greenan", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT11 - - - -Greenan from Andersonstown to Tullymore Gardens Outside Municipal Boundary Vacant ground 1955 Belfast Street Directory.
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" } , { "id": 1751, "pageID": "58080", "title": "Greenane Crescent", "url" : "greenane-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1753, "pageID": "58082", "title": "Greencastle Place", "url" : "greencastle-place", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Greencastle Place - - - - BT15 - - - -Greencastle Place is named after an Anglo-Norman fortification which formerly stood nearby, close to the lower end of Grays Lane. The castle also gave name to the surrounding district situated north of Belfast. There are no longer any ruins of this castle visible. It was marked as Cloughamalestie on Robert Lythes map of Carrickfergus Bay (Belfast Lough), made in 1567. This appears to be a corruption of Ir. Cloch Mhic Coisteala, ‘Costello’s stone castle (NIPNP).
Greencastle Place is listed in Henderson’s New Belfast And Northern Repository For 1843-1844.
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" } , { "id": 1756, "pageID": "58085", "title": "Greenland Street", "url" : "greenland-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Belfast Improvement Order, 1910
Read the following report:
(Copy)
To the Chairman and Members of the Improvement Committee
Belfast Improvement Order, 1910
Naming of Streets
Gentlemen,
After consideration of this matter, I recommend that in Boundary Street Area the name Gable Street be abolished, and the name Greenland Street applied to the widened Greenland Street and Gable Street.
Louden Street has been widened, and there does not appear any reason to change the name.
Duffy’s Place and Duffy’s Court have now become a street and might be named Duffy Street.
If these recommendations be agreed to, the old names will be preserved.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. Munce
Assistant City Surveyor
2nd February 1915.
Resolved. That the recommendations contained in the foregoing report be adopted. (2nd February 1915).
" } , { "id": 1757, "pageID": "58086", "title": "Greenlea Gardens", "url" : "greenlea-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1759, "pageID": "58088", "title": "Greenore Street", "url" : "greenore-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Greenore Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Part of a small cluster of streets with geographical names from around Carlingford Lough, also including Carlingford Street, Omeath Street, Killowen Street and (on the other side of Woodstock Road) Newry Street.
Greenore is a village and deep-water port in Co. Louth. It is situated on a headland east of Carlingford, not far from the tip of the Cooley Peninsula. Like Carlingford, the name is of Norse origin.
Owner: Mr R J Dawson of Cherryville My Lady’s Road 6 new streets on his property situate off Woodstock Road - Ogilvie Street, Killowen Street, Greenore Street, Omeath Street, Ardenvohr Street, Carlington Street. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 21st July 1897.
On application of the owners, your Committee have named the following new streets: One off Ormeau road, between Delhi street and the River, ‘Agra street’; one off Woodstock road, ‘Ardgowan street’; one off Newtownards road, ‘Austin street’; six off Woodstock road, ‘Ogilvie street’, ‘Killowen street’, ‘Greenore street’, ‘Omeath street’, ‘Ardenvohr street’, and ‘Carlingford street’. Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee, 28th July 1897.
" } , { "id": 1760, "pageID": "58089", "title": "Greenview Park", "url" : "greenview-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - Greenview Park - - - - BT9 - - - -Submitted application from Mr. John Seeds, 7 Donegall Square West, on behalf of Viscount Harberton, to name new streets on the Harberton Estate, situate off Balmoral Avenue and Upper Malone Road, as follows:– Greenview Lane, Harberton Park, Bristow Lane, Pomeroy Lane, Drummond Lane, Trasnagh Lane, Braddock Lane, and Strangford Lane. Resolved – That the names suggested be approved of. (16th November 1926).
Resolved that the name Accrington Park be approved for a new street off Malone Road on the property of Mr JH Darling, in lieu of the name Greenview Lane. (9th March 1937).
At the request of Harberton Estates Co., it was resolved - That the street off Upper Malone Road, hitherto known as ‘Accrington Park’ be re-named ‘Greenview Park’. (4th May 1937).
" } , { "id": 1761, "pageID": "58090", "title": "Greenville Avenue", "url" : "greenville-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Greenville Avenue is listed as an address for a “diaryman” in The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1899." } , { "id": 1762, "pageID": "58091", "title": "Greenville Road", "url" : "greenville-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -
That Mr. Joseph Worth, of Henry Street, be informed in reply to his application of 2nd inst., that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the name Greenville Road for the new street off Beersbridge Road, and request him to submit another name therefor, signed by all the owners in the street. (7th January 1902).
That Messrs Alexander & Reid of Royal Avenue be informed in reply to their letter of 24th ult. that the Committee do not see their way to vary their resolution of 7th Jany, asking the owners to submit another name instead of Greenville Road for a new street off Beersbridge Road. (4th February 1902).
That Mr. Joseph Worth be informed in reply to his application of 21st ult. to name a new street off Beersbridge Road Greenville Gardens, the Committee cannot depart from their resolutions of 7th Jany and 4th Feby and again request him to submit a name other than Greenville. (4th March 1902).
" } , { "id": 1763, "pageID": "58092", "title": "Greenville Street", "url" : "greenville-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Greenville Street takes its name from 'Greenville House', adjoining Beersbridge Road. The house, pleasure grounds, lands, etc., occupied 21 acres. Belfast's Gooseberry Corner by John J. Marshall in the Belfast Telegraph - Wednesday 22 January 1941" } , { "id": 1764, "pageID": "58093", "title": "Greenway", "url" : "greenway", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1768, "pageID": "58097", "title": "Greenwood Park", "url" : "greenwood-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Greenwood Park - - - - BT4 - - - -Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved ...Greenwood Park for a new street off Upper Newtownards Road on the property of Mr. William Gault. (IC, 3rd June 1936).
" } , { "id": 1769, "pageID": "58098", "title": "Greggs Quay", "url" : "greggs-quay", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Greggs Quay off Laganview Street was put forward by Savage Brothers Contractors Limited and accepted as a street name at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 14th December, 1998." } , { "id": 1770, "pageID": "58099", "title": "Gresham Street", "url" : "gresham-street", "intro" : "BT1; year approved: 1880", "content" : " - Gresham Street - - - - BT1 - - - -Gresham Street was known as Hudson’s Entry and Hudson’s Lane on 1791 map. It had also been called Smithfield Street. Resolved that the Council be recommended to name the new street from Richies Place to Smithfield Market Smithfield Street. (17th December 1879). Resolved that Mr Henry Hanna be informed that as the owners of property object to the name Smithfield Street for the new street from Ritchies Place to Smithfield the Committee will name it Gresham Street if agreeable to them. (21st January 1880).
In the minutes of the Town Improvement Committee 2 February 1880, there is the following decision: …at the request of the owners of property adjacent, the name of the new street from North Street to Smithfield has been named Gresham Street. It is reported in this way in the Belfast Morning News on Tuesday 03 February 1880:
They have named four new streets near Hillview Street, Bourton Street, Lebanon Street, Jordan Street, and Druse Street, and a new street off Rowan Street, Craigavad Street, and, at the request of owners of property adjacent, the name of the new street from North Street to Smithfield has been named Gresham Street.
- Further Information - -Surmise: Sir Thomas Gresham https://www.layersoflondon.org/map/records/the-royal-exchange-9e334a14-18f2-40c8-932b-8e4c18575d8f
" } , { "id": 1771, "pageID": "58100", "title": "Grey Castle Manor", "url" : "grey-castle-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1776, "pageID": "58105", "title": "Grosvenor Court / Cúirt Grosvenor", "url" : "grosvenor-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Grosvenor Court / Cúirt Grosvenor - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1777, "pageID": "58106", "title": "Grosvenor Road / Bóthar Grosvenor", "url" : "grosvenor-road", "intro" : "Year first recorded: 1858-1859", "content" : " - Grosvenor Road / Bóthar Grosvenor - - - - BT12 - - - -Grosvenor Road in part was once known as Grosvenor Street and also College Street South.
The Irish language form only applies to part of the street
Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … New street off south side of Grosvenor Street (next Falls Road) — Douglas Street. (15th April 1874)..
Councillor Shaw gave notice that he would move at next Meeting: That the name of College Street South and Grosvenor Street be changed to Grosvenor Road. (17th March 1903).
That the Council be recommended to change the name of College Street South and Grosvenor Street to Grosvenor Road. Amendment. Moved by Councillor J. J. M‘Donnell, Seconded by Alderman Hutton, That the Council be recommended to name the entire street from Great Victoria Street to Falls Road Grosvenor Street. The Committee divided, and on a show of hands 5 voted for and 6 against the amendment, which was declared lost. The original motion was then put and passed, 6 voting for and 5 against it. Councillor J. J. M‘Donnell gave notice that he would move at next meeting that the foregoing resolution be rescinded. (24th March 1903).
In the absence of Councillor J. McDonnell the notice of motion in his name to rescind the resolution passed at last meeting changing the name of College Street South and Grosvenor Street to Grosvenor Road was not dealt with. (31st March 1903).
" } , { "id": 1778, "pageID": "58107", "title": "Grove Court", "url" : "grove-court", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Grove Court - - - - BT15 - - - -
Named from The Grove, a fine two-storey Georgian mansion with grounds which extended up to Antrim Road. Grove Library and Grove Wellbeing Centre now stand on this site. The house was marked on Taylor and Skinner’s Maps of the Roads of Ireland (1777), 0.75km north of the town. In 1883-4 the estate included a gate lodge, a rockery and a tank (IHTA xvii, 80). In his article When The Shore Road Was A Rural Retreat (https://issuu.com/glenravel/docs/1_ntbelfast/28), Joe Baker reports that the house had three different owners during its history as a private residence, namely the Simms family, then John Sinclair, then W. Barry Ritchie, the Mountpottinger felt and fertiliser manufacturer. Peggy Weir also names another owner, James Carson, in 1807 (Weir 1999, 79). On James Williamsons map of Belfast (1792) there are two separate houses at the Grove, occupied by Mr Simms and Mr Carson separately. Even earlier, on Taylor and Skinners Road Maps of Ireland (1778), the Grove is occupied by Lewis Esqr.
According to Dean there was a gate lodge at The Grove which was built for the Simms family after they had purchased the property from a James Carson about 1810. Matier’s Belfast Directory 1835-1836.
The Ritchie family were the last occupants of The Grove as a private residence up to 1918. It was then replaced by a spacious park and by a school (Baker 2011). The house itself was used as the District Headquarters of the Ulster Special Constabulary (B-Specials) until it was demolished in 1926 (Weir 1999, 79).
On the six-inch-to-the-mile Ordnance Survey map made 1952-67, a cycle track is shown in the Grove Playing Fields. There are also tennis courts, bowling greens and a pavilion in the park near Grove County Primary School. Baths are shown on York Road (https://www.geograph.ie/photo/2112701). These were replaced by the new pool at Grove Wellbeing Centre, which opened in 2008. The old Grove Baths were demolished in 2013. The site is now a vacant plot in the fork where North Queen Street meets York Street.
Grove Street got its name from the residence of the Simms family, and afterwards of Mr. W. B. Ritchie, J.P. A preliminary notice of the sale by auction of the furniture and effects of Miss Ritchie appeared on June 10, 1910. Belfasts Gooseberry Corner by John J. Marshall in the Belfast Telegraph - Wednesday 22 January 1941.
" } , { "id": 1779, "pageID": "58108", "title": "Grove Place", "url" : "grove-place", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Grove Place - - - - BT15 - - - -Named from The Grove, a fine two-storey Georgian mansion with grounds which extended up to Antrim Road. Grove Library and Grove Wellbeing Centre now stand on this site. The house was marked on Taylor and Skinner’s Maps of the Roads of Ireland (1777), 0.75km north of the town. In 1883-4 the estate included a gate lodge, a rockery and a tank (IHTA xvii, 80). In his article When The Shore Road Was A Rural Retreat (https://issuu.com/glenravel/docs/1_ntbelfast/28), Joe Baker reports that the house had three different owners during its history as a private residence, namely the Simms family, then John Sinclair, then W. Barry Ritchie, the Mountpottinger felt and fertiliser manufacturer. Peggy Weir also names another owner, James Carson, in 1807 (Weir 1999, 79). On James Williamsons map of Belfast (1792) there are two separate houses at the Grove, occupied by Mr Simms and Mr Carson separately. Even earlier, on Taylor and Skinners Road Maps of Ireland (1778), the Grove is occupied by Lewis Esqr.
According to Dean there was a gate lodge at The Grove which was built for the Simms family after they had purchased the property from a James Carson about 1810. Matier’s Belfast Directory 1835-1836.
The Ritchie family were the last occupants of The Grove as a private residence up to 1918. It was then replaced by a spacious park and by a school (Baker 2011). The house itself was used as the District Headquarters of the Ulster Special Constabulary (B-Specials) until it was demolished in 1926 (Weir 1999, 79).
On the six-inch-to-the-mile Ordnance Survey map made 1952-67, a cycle track is shown in the Grove Playing Fields. There are also tennis courts, bowling greens and a pavilion in the park near Grove County Primary School. Baths are shown on York Road (https://www.geograph.ie/photo/2112701). These were replaced by the new pool at Grove Wellbeing Centre, which opened in 2008. The old Grove Baths were demolished in 2013. The site is now a vacant plot in the fork where North Queen Street meets York Street.
Grove Street got its name from the residence of the Simms family, and afterwards of Mr. W. B. Ritchie, J.P. A preliminary notice of the sale by auction of the furniture and effects of Miss Ritchie appeared on June 10, 1910. Belfasts Gooseberry Corner by John J. Marshall in the Belfast Telegraph - Wednesday 22 January 1941.
- Further Information - -The Grove: the old house on the site was, in the late 18th century, home to James Lewis from whom it passed at the turn of the following century to James Carson before becoming the residence of William Simms. Simms grandson sold it around 1850 to John Sinclair (1809-1856), a wealthy provision merchant, in whose memory Sinclair Seamens Presbyterian Church was to be named. He replaced the old house with a sumptuous two-storey five-bay villa in a distinctive Italianate style with abundant detailing in a rusticated ground floor containing entablatured round-headed windows and an arched porch leading to an opulent stair hall; above, flat arched windows below a heavily bracketed cornice course surmounted by a balustraded parapet with urns atop. To the south elevation was a single-storey canted bay window, all to designs of an as yet unidentified but clearly competent architect. Sinclairs widow Elizabeth Pirrie lived on here for many years after his premature death before it was taken by the Ritchie family who probably added the domed conservatory. All was eventually removed in 1929 to make way for Belfast Waterworks and a public park. Lendrick map; McTear. The Plight of the Big House
" } , { "id": 1780, "pageID": "58109", "title": "Grove Street East", "url" : "grove-street-east", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Grove Street East Resolved that Mr John Barbour of Grove Mill be permitted to name the street running off Beers Bridge Road to the entrance of his Mill ‘Grove Street’. 13th September 1865. " } , { "id": 1781, "pageID": "58110", "title": "Grove Tree North / Crann an Gharráin Thuaidh", "url" : "grove-tree-north", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Grove Tree North / Crann an Gharráin Thuaidh - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1786, "pageID": "58115", "title": "Gweedore Crescent", "url" : "gweedore-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Another location in Donegal, Gweedore lies beneath the Derryveagh Mountains." } , { "id": 1787, "pageID": "58116", "title": "Gweedore Gardens", "url" : "gweedore-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Another location in Donegal, Gweedore lies beneath the Derryveagh Mountains." } , { "id": 1788, "pageID": "58117", "title": "Gweedore Park", "url" : "gweedore-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Another location in Donegal, Gweedore lies beneath the Derryveagh Mountains." } , { "id": 1789, "pageID": "58118", "title": "Haddington Gardens", "url" : "haddington-gardens", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Haddington Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -Submitted application from owners of property in new street off Cregagh Road to have the street named Haddington Road, and referred to the Surveyor for report. (15th February 1910).
That on the application of the Martin Estates Co. Ltd., a new street on their property situate off Creagh Road be named Haddington Gardens. (8th March 1910).
It seems likely that this street was named after one of the holders of the title Earl of Haddington, a title in the Peerage of Scotland created in 1627 and still in existence. This argument is strengthened by the presence of Onslow Gardens / Parade / Park and Shelbourne Road in the same neighbourhood. Onslow (Shropshire, England) and Shelburne (sic, Co. Wexford, Ireland) are unrelated geographically but are also names of earldoms. The Royal Burgh of Haddington is a town in East Lothian, Scotland. Haddington is one of a number of Anglo-Saxon names, such as Coldingham, in this south-eastern corner of Scotland, which was once part of the kingdom of Bernicia, and later, Northumbria, before being incorporated into Scotland in the tenth century. McCready also attributes Haddington Road in South Dublin to the Earl of Haddington (Dublin Street Names, Dated and Explained, p. 47).
- Further Information - - McCready: Haddington-rd . ( S. C. R. ) 1838. From the Earl of Haddington, L.L. 1834-35 ." } , { "id": 1790, "pageID": "58119", "title": "Haddo Place", "url" : "haddo-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “Creighton Boyd Architects have made an application for two new streets which are being developed on the site of the former Belvoir hospital. They have advised that the names they have proposed demonstrate a very strong link to the site and create the opportunity to introduce new names to an area that is seeking to also develop a new identity and future. Lady Ishbel Avenue has been proposed for the first choice for the main street leading into the development, the reason being that Lady Ishbel opened the former fever hospital on the site in 1906. The architect was reluctant to submit a second choice, the clear preference being Lady Ishbel Avenue. However, if the Council felt that the prefix “Lady” was totally unacceptable then the second preference would be Ishbel Avenue. Haddo Street was proposed by the applicant, as Lady Ishbel, also known as Lady Aberdeen, divided her time between London and her Scottish estate in Aberdeenshire due to her political obligations. They called their Scottish home Haddo House and it was there that Lady Aberdeen began her involvement with social reforms. Haddo Street is the first choice with Haddo Drive as the second choice. The third choice is Ishbel Drive”. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 12th January, 2016). - Further Information - - https://www.nts.org.uk/stories/lady-aberdeen-the-trailblazer-of-haddo-house" } , { "id": 1791, "pageID": "58120", "title": "Haddo Street", "url" : "haddo-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “Creighton Boyd Architects have made an application for two new streets which are being developed on the site of the former Belvoir hospital. They have advised that the names they have proposed demonstrate a very strong link to the site and create the opportunity to introduce new names to an area that is seeking to also develop a new identity and future. Lady Ishbel Avenue has been proposed for the first choice for the main street leading into the development, the reason being that Lady Ishbel opened the former fever hospital on the site in 1906. The architect was reluctant to submit a second choice, the clear preference being Lady Ishbel Avenue. However, if the Council felt that the prefix “Lady” was totally unacceptable then the second preference would be Ishbel Avenue. Haddo Street was proposed by the applicant, as Lady Ishbel, also known as Lady Aberdeen, divided her time between London and her Scottish estate in Aberdeenshire due to her political obligations. They called their Scottish home Haddo House and it was there that Lady Aberdeen began her involvement with social reforms. Haddo Street is the first choice with Haddo Drive as the second choice. The third choice is Ishbel Drive”. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 12th January, 2016)" } , { "id": 1792, "pageID": "58121", "title": "Haig Street", "url" : "haig-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Haig Street called after Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig. - Further Information - - For more information: https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/douglas-haig" } , { "id": 1793, "pageID": "58122", "title": "Halcombe Street", "url" : "halcombe-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1895", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1895 - - - -John J. Marshall the expert in Beflast Street Names who wrote regularly in the early 1940s is at a loss to explain how this street gets its name.
That on the application of the owners, Mr. J. E. McConnell, a new street on his property situate off Woodstock Road between Spring Street and Radnor Street be named ‘Halcombe Street.... (12th December 1894).
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" } , { "id": 1796, "pageID": "58125", "title": "Halstein Drive", "url" : "halstein-drive", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Halstein Drive - - - - BT5 - - - -Location: Ballyhackamore / Upper Newtownards Road area, East Belfast
Origin: The name Halstein is unusual in a Belfast context and appears to be of continental European derivation (Germanic or Scandinavian). Unlike many nearby streets named after local landowners or townlands, Halstein seems to have been a chosen development name rather than a reflection of existing geography. Its exact origin is not definitively documented in corporation or directory records. It may have been selected by a developer in the late 19th or early 20th century, perhaps to give a distinctive identity to a new suburban street as Ballyhackamore expanded.
History: Halstein Drive first appears on Ordnance Survey maps of the early 20th century, laid out in the growing suburb of Ballyhackamore. By 1912, newspaper references (e.g. Belfast News-Letter, 26 March 1912) show residents living there, confirming the street was established by that date. Its proximity to the Upper Newtownards Road tramway made it attractive to middle-class commuters.
The street remains today as part of the Ballyhackamore neighbourhood, retaining its distinctive non-Irish name among otherwise local references (e.g. Sandown, North Road, Earlswood).
Timeline:
Late 19th century: Area around Ballyhackamore begins to be developed for suburban housing.
c. 1900–1910: Halstein Drive laid out (appears on early 20th-century OS maps).
1912: Resident listed at 12 Halstein Drive in a Belfast News-Letter court report (26 March 1912).
Mid–20th century: Well-established residential street in suburban East Belfast.
Present: Still extant as Halstein Drive, Ballyhackamore.
See also: Ballyhackamore, Sandown Road, North Road, Upper Newtownards Road.
Sources:
Ordnance Survey of Ireland, Third Edition maps (1900–1932).
Belfast News-Letter, 26 March 1912 (court case naming Halstein Drive).
Belfast street directories, early 20th century.
Hamel Court takes its name from the Battle of Hamel (4 July 1918). This was a successful attack by the Australian and US Infantry, supported by British Tanks against German positions in and around the town of Le Hamel, in northern France during the First World War.
" } , { "id": 1798, "pageID": "58127", "title": "Hamel Drive", "url" : "hamel-drive", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Hamel Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -Hamel Drive takes its name from the Battle of Hamel (4 July 1918). This was a successful attack by the Australian and US Infantry, supported by British Tanks against German positions in and around the town of Le Hamel, in northern France during the First World War.
" } , { "id": 1799, "pageID": "58128", "title": "Hamel Mews", "url" : "hamel-mews", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Hamel Mews - - - - BT6 - - - -Hamel Mews takes its name from the Battle of Hamel (4 July 1918). This was a successful attack by the Australian and US Infantry, supported by British Tanks against German positions in and around the town of Le Hamel, in northern France during the First World War.
" } , { "id": 1800, "pageID": "58129", "title": "Hamill Glen", "url" : "hamill-glen", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This takes its name from a very influential family – the Hamill family. Michael Hamill was a butcher in Hercules Street – later to become Royal Avenue. He bought land in some of the areas around Belfast including Upper Falls. His son John who married in 1828 also bought land. He and his wife Hannah had nine children – two boys and seven girls. John’s son Arthur was the leading land owner in the area and was responsible for building Trench House in 1880." } , { "id": 1801, "pageID": "58130", "title": "Hamill Grove / Garrán Uí Ámaill", "url" : "hamill-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT11 - - - -This takes its name from a very influential family – the Hamill family. Michael Hamill was a butcher in Hercules Street – later to become Royal Avenue. He bought land in some of the areas around Belfast including Upper Falls. His son John who married in 1828 also bought land. He and his wife Hannah had nine children – two boys and seven girls. John’s son Arthur was the leading land owner in the area and was responsible for building Trench House in 1880.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in April 2024.
" } , { "id": 1802, "pageID": "58131", "title": "Hamill Park", "url" : "hamill-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This takes its name from a very influential family – the Hamill family. Michael Hamill was a butcher in Hercules Street – later to become Royal Avenue. He bought land in some of the areas around Belfast including Upper Falls. His son John who married in 1828 also bought land. He and his wife Hannah had nine children – two boys and seven girls. John’s son Arthur was the leading land owner in the area and was responsible for building Trench House in 1880. The 1877 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory records Arthur Hamill living at Trench House." } , { "id": 1803, "pageID": "58132", "title": "Hamill Street", "url" : "hamill-street", "intro" : "First appears: 1850 HBDNR", "content" : " - - First appears: 1850 HBDNR - - - -Hamill Street named after the Hamill family who developed that area. The application of Messrs John and Arthur Hamill for permission to name the new houses off Lettuce Hill Hamills Square was granted. (18th November 1868).
" } , { "id": 1804, "pageID": "58133", "title": "Hamilton Road", "url" : "hamilton-road", "intro" : "BT3; year approved: 2022", "content" : " - Hamilton Road - - - - BT3 - - - -Titanic Quarter Limited have proposed to officially name the street Hamilton Road as part of this new street links with an existing private road which is being developed and upgraded. They have advised this existing feeder road from Queens Road was always historically referred to as Hamilton Road which is evidenced in historical documents such as an extract from ‘Shipbuilders to the World’ book (Appendix 2) and on Harland and Wolff maps. In support of their application they have advised that James Hamilton was the Chairman of Belfast Harbour Commissioners from 1867 to 1875 and is a name which has historically been associated with the area.
Hamilton Dock now features the SS Nomadic and the new Hamilton Dock Hotel is due to commence construction in 2022. Hamilton Road is directly opposite the Hamilton Dock area and with the development will link the Queens Road to Sydenham Road. Hamilton Road is also currently featured on google maps. The second and third choice being proposed are Hamilton Link and Sydenham Link. People and Communities Committee February, 2022. The Committee approved the application for naming a new street in the City as set out below: Hamilton Road Between Queens Road, BT3 and Sydenham Road BT3 Nikki McDowell, Titanic Quarter Ltd. People and Communities Committee, 8th February 2022.
" } , { "id": 1805, "pageID": "58134", "title": "Hamilton Street", "url" : "hamilton-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - In the series Irish Historic Towns Atlas for Belfast, the street was in existence in 1813. Patton believes the name comes from the family name of the Dukes of Abercorn who had a town house at number three which they built in 1818. Martin’s Belfast Directory 1841-1842 lists people living in Hamilton Street. The street was badly damaged during the 1941 blitz." } , { "id": 1806, "pageID": "58135", "title": "Hampton Drive", "url" : "hampton-drive", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Hampton Drive - - - - BT7 - - - - Part of the Annadale estate was acquired by Isaac Hampton from Mr. J. C. Greer and developed by Mr. Hampton, who for many years represented Messrs Richardson, Sons and Owen over the North of Ireland. He built Eagle Hall or his own residence, and during the later years of his life devoted himself to the management of his property. Origins of Belfast Street Names, John J Marshall.Hampton Villa (Ormeau Road) is listed in the Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster (1865-1866)" } , { "id": 1807, "pageID": "58136", "title": "Hampton Gardens", "url" : "hampton-gardens", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Hampton Gardens - - - - BT7 - - - - Part of the Annadale estate was acquired by Isaac Hampton from Mr. J. C. Greer and developed by Mr. Hampton, who for many years represented Messrs Richardson, Sons and Owen over the North of Ireland. He built Eagle Hall or his own residence, and during the later years of his life devoted himself to the management of his property. Origins of Belfast Street Names, John J Marshall." } , { "id": 1808, "pageID": "58137", "title": "Hampton Grove", "url" : "hampton-grove", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Hampton Grove - - - - BT7 - - - - Part of the Annadale estate was acquired by Isaac Hampton from Mr. J. C. Greer and developed by Mr. Hampton, who for many years represented Messrs Richardson, Sons and Owen over the North of Ireland. He built Eagle Hall or his own residence, and during the later years of his life devoted himself to the management of his property. Origins of Belfast Street Names, John J Marshall." } , { "id": 1809, "pageID": "58138", "title": "Hampton Manor", "url" : "hampton-manor", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Hampton Manor - - - - BT7 - - - -Part of the Annadale estate was acquired by Isaac Hampton from Mr. J. C. Greer and developed by Mr. Hampton, who for many years represented Messrs Richardson, Sons and Owen over the North of Ireland. He built Eagle Hall or his own residence, and during the later years of his life devoted himself to the management of his property. Origins of Belfast Street Names, John J Marshall.
" } , { "id": 1810, "pageID": "58139", "title": "Hampton Manor Drive", "url" : "hampton-manor-drive", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Hampton Manor Drive - - - - BT7 - - - -Part of the Annadale estate was acquired by Isaac Hampton from Mr. J. C. Greer and developed by Mr. Hampton, who for many years represented Messrs Richardson, Sons and Owen over the North of Ireland. He built Eagle Hall or his own residence, and during the later years of his life devoted himself to the management of his property. Origins of Belfast Street Names, John J Marshall.
" } , { "id": 1811, "pageID": "58140", "title": "Hampton Parade", "url" : "hampton-parade", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Hampton Parade - - - - BT7 - - - - Part of the Annadale estate was acquired by Isaac Hampton from Mr. J. C. Greer and developed by Mr. Hampton, who for many years represented Messrs Richardson, Sons and Owen over the North of Ireland. He built Eagle Hall or his own residence, and during the later years of his life devoted himself to the management of his property. Origins of Belfast Street Names, John J Marshall." } , { "id": 1812, "pageID": "58141", "title": "Hampton Park", "url" : "hampton-park", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Hampton Park - - - - BT7 - - - - The Members of the Committee recommended that, in accordance with the Council decision of 4th May, the Chief Executive exercise her delegated authority to approve the application for naming a new street in the City as set out below: Hampton Park Off Saintfield Road, BT7 Alan Patterson Design. Alan Patterson Design have proposed Hampton Park for the continuation of an existing street that is being extended to accommodate the development of 46 new dwellings. 8th June 2021. People and Communities Committee. " } , { "id": 1813, "pageID": "58142", "title": "Hampton Place", "url" : "hampton-place", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Hampton Place - - - - BT7 - - - - Part of the Annadale estate was acquired by Isaac Hampton from Mr. J. C. Greer and developed by Mr. Hampton, who for many years represented Messrs Richardson, Sons and Owen over the North of Ireland. He built Eagle Hall or his own residence, and during the later years of his life devoted himself to the management of his property. Origins of Belfast Street Names, John J Marshall." } , { "id": 1814, "pageID": "58143", "title": "Hampton Strand", "url" : "hampton-strand", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Hampton Strand - - - - BT7 - - - - Part of the Annadale estate was acquired by Isaac Hampton from Mr. J. C. Greer and developed by Mr. Hampton, who for many years represented Messrs Richardson, Sons and Owen over the North of Ireland. He built Eagle Hall or his own residence, and during the later years of his life devoted himself to the management of his property. Origins of Belfast Street Names, John J Marshall." } , { "id": 1815, "pageID": "58144", "title": "Hanna Street", "url" : "hanna-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Application of John Rowan & Sons for permission to name the three new streets on their property York Road Rowan Street, Hanna Street and St Pauls Street granted. (16th October 1867).
" } , { "id": 1816, "pageID": "58145", "title": "Hannahstown Hill", "url" : "hannahstown-hill", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Hannahstown Hill is a road in west Belfast running uphill from the Glen Road towards Hannahstown. On modern maps the name Hannahstown Hill is applied to this rising stretch of road. Earlier Ordnance Survey mapping shows the same route labelled as Hannahstown Road, indicating a later change in name rather than any alteration in alignment.
The name derives from the ancient townland of Hannahstown, situated on the western fringe of Belfast. For much of its history the area remained rural in character, with farmland, scattered dwellings, and quarrying forming the dominant features of the landscape. This rural context persisted well into the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, prior to the westward expansion of the city.
Ordnance Survey maps from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries show the road climbing westwards from the Glen Road labelled as Hannahstown Road. The surrounding higher ground is clearly defined by contour lines and bench marks, and mapping also records quarrying activity nearby, emphasising the practical use of the elevated terrain. In later twentieth-century and modern mapping, the name Hannahstown Hill is applied to this uphill section, reflecting the physical character of the route rather than any structural change.
The retention of the townland name within the street name reflects the strong survival of older landscape identities in west Belfast, where traditional place-names often continued in use even as the area became increasingly urbanised.
Hannahstown Hill is a descriptive name. The first element preserves the historic townland name, while the second highlights the rising ground and steep ascent of the road as it climbs from the Glen Road towards Hannahstown. The change from Hannahstown Road to Hannahstown Hill on modern maps reflects an increased emphasis on topography in local naming practice.
Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, historical six-inch and 1:10,000 maps
OSNI modern digital mapping
PRONI, townland and valuation records
Local cartographic and topographical evidence
On the application of Mr John Malcolm, the owner of the property abutting on St Pancras Street and St Sebastian Street, the Council be recommended to change the names of those streets to Sirocco Street and Davidson Street respectively. (26th June 1895).
A letter was read from Mr John Malcolm stating that Mr S. C. Davidson had objected to the names Sirocco Street and Davidson Street which he proposed should be substituted for St Pancras Street and St Sebastian Street, and the Surveyor was instructed not to take any further action in the matter pending Mr Malcolm submitting two other names in lieu thereof. (3rd July 1895).
That the application of Mr John Malcolm, the owner, to change the names of ‘Sirocco Street’ and ‘Davidson Street’ to ‘Lockwood Street’ and ‘Hanwood Street’ be granted. (10th July 1895).
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 24 July 1895 indicate the change of name at the request of the owners from Davidson Street to Hanwood Street.
" } , { "id": 1818, "pageID": "58147", "title": "Harberton Avenue", "url" : "harberton-avenue", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1927", "content" : " - Harberton Avenue - - - - BT9 - - - -WILLIAM WALLACE LEGGE (1841-68), of Malone House; on whose decease, the property was acquired by Lord Harberton through marriage. Harberton Avenue, Drive and Park, Belfast, are all named after the 6th Viscount Harberton, who owned the land. (from Lord Belmont In Northern Ireland blog)
Submitted application from Mr. John Seeds, 7 Donegall Square West, on behalf of Viscount Harberton, to name new streets on the Harberton Estate, situate off Balmoral Avenue and Upper Malone Road, as follows:– Greenview Lane, Harberton Park, Bristow Lane, Pomeroy Lane, Drummond Lane, Trasnagh Lane, Braddock Lane, and Strangford Lane. Resolved – That the names suggested be approved of. (16th November 1926).
Read letter, dated 21st inst., from Mr. Frank Kerr, Solicitor, on behalf of Mr. Alexander McDowell, Builder, stating that Mr. McDowell has taken a large quantity of ground from Viscount Harberton at the rere of premises in Balmoral Avenue and wishes the consent of this Committee to the following changes of names of streets intersecting the property taken by him, viz., Harberton Avenue for Braddock Lane; Harberton Drive for Trasnagh Lane; and Strangford Avenue for Strangford Lane. Resolved – That the altered names suggested by Mr. McDowell be approved. (22nd February 1927)
- Further information - - " } , { "id": 1819, "pageID": "58148", "title": "Harberton Crescent", "url" : "harberton-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Dimensions Architects have advised that Harberton was proposed as the new streets are located off Harberton Park and the developer wishes to retain the name Harberton for the entire development. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 8th December, 2015).
WILLIAM WALLACE LEGGE (1841-68), of Malone House; on whose decease, the property was acquired by Lord Harberton through marriage. Harberton Avenue, Drive and Park, Belfast, are all named after the 6th Viscount Harberton, who owned the land. (from Lord Belmont In Northern Ireland blog)
" } , { "id": 1820, "pageID": "58149", "title": "Harberton Drive", "url" : "harberton-drive", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1927", "content" : " - Harberton Drive - - - - BT9 - - - -WILLIAM WALLACE LEGGE (1841-68), of Malone House; on whose decease, the property was acquired by Lord Harberton through marriage. Harberton Avenue, Drive and Park, Belfast, are all named after the 6th Viscount Harberton, who owned the land. (from Lord Belmont In Northern Ireland blog)
Submitted application from Mr. John Seeds, 7 Donegall Square West, on behalf of Viscount Harberton, to name new streets on the Harberton Estate, situate off Balmoral Avenue and Upper Malone Road, as follows:– Greenview Lane, Harberton Park, Bristow Lane, Pomeroy Lane, Drummond Lane, Trasnagh Lane, Braddock Lane, and Strangford Lane. Resolved – That the names suggested be approved of. (16th November 1926).
Read letter, dated 21st inst., from Mr. Frank Kerr, Solicitor, on behalf of Mr. Alexander McDowell, Builder, stating that Mr. McDowell has taken a large quantity of ground from Viscount Harberton at the rere of premises in Balmoral Avenue and wishes the consent of this Committee to the following changes of names of streets intersecting the property taken by him, viz., Harberton Avenue for Braddock Lane; Harberton Drive for Trasnagh Lane; and Strangford Avenue for Strangford Lane. Resolved – That the altered names suggested by Mr. McDowell be approved. (22nd February 1927)
" } , { "id": 1821, "pageID": "58150", "title": "Harberton Green", "url" : "harberton-green", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -WILLIAM WALLACE LEGGE (1841-68), of Malone House; on whose decease, the property was acquired by Lord Harberton through marriage. Harberton Avenue, Drive and Park, Belfast, are all named after the 6th Viscount Harberton, who owned the land. (from Lord Belmont In Northern Ireland blog)
Dimensions Architects have advised that Harberton was proposed as the new streets are located off Harberton Park and the developer wishes to retain the name Harberton for the entire development. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 8th December, 2015).
" } , { "id": 1822, "pageID": "58151", "title": "Harberton Lane", "url" : "harberton-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -WILLIAM WALLACE LEGGE (1841-68), of Malone House; on whose decease, the property was acquired by Lord Harberton through marriage. Harberton Avenue, Drive and Park, Belfast, are all named after the 6th Viscount Harberton, who owned the land. (from Lord Belmont In Northern Ireland blog)
Dimensions Architects have advised that Harberton was proposed as the new streets are located off Harberton Park and the developer wishes to retain the name Harberton for the entire development. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 8th December, 2015).
" } , { "id": 1823, "pageID": "58152", "title": "Harberton Park", "url" : "harberton-park", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1926", "content" : " - Harberton Park - - - - BT9 - - - -WILLIAM WALLACE LEGGE (1841-68), of Malone House; on whose decease, the property was acquired by Lord Harberton through marriage. Harberton Avenue, Drive and Park, Belfast, are all named after the 6th Viscount Harberton, who owned the land. (from Lord Belmont In Northern Ireland blog)
Submitted application from Mr. John Seeds, 7 Donegall Square West, on behalf of Viscount Harberton, to name new streets on the Harberton Estate, situate off Balmoral Avenue and Upper Malone Road, as follows:– Greenview Lane, Harberton Park, Bristow Lane, Pomeroy Lane, Drummond Lane, Trasnagh Lane, Braddock Lane, and Strangford Lane. Resolved – That the names suggested be approved of. (16th November 1926).
The City Surveyor informed the Committee that Harberton Park would ultimately extend from Balmoral Avenue to Upper Malone Road, but as the development was not completed, confusion was caused by each end of the thoroughfare being known as Harberton Park. He suggested that in the meantime the portion from Upper Malone Road should be known as Harberton Park, Malone, and the Committee agreed to the suggestion. (13th December 1938).
" } , { "id": 1824, "pageID": "58153", "title": "Harberton Park Gardens", "url" : "harberton-park-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -WILLIAM WALLACE LEGGE (1841-68), of Malone House; on whose decease, the property was acquired by Lord Harberton through marriage. Harberton Avenue, Drive and Park, Belfast, are all named after the 6th Viscount Harberton, who owned the land. (from Lord Belmont In Northern Ireland blog)
Dimensions Architects have advised that Harberton was proposed as the new streets are located off Harberton Park and the developer wishes to retain the name Harberton for the entire development. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 8th December, 2015).
" } , { "id": 1825, "pageID": "58154", "title": "Harberton Square", "url" : "harberton-square", "intro" : "Year approved: 2015", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2015 - - - -WILLIAM WALLACE LEGGE (1841-68), of Malone House; on whose decease, the property was acquired by Lord Harberton through marriage. Harberton Avenue, Drive and Park, Belfast, are all named after the 6th Viscount Harberton, who owned the land. (from Lord Belmont In Northern Ireland blog)
Dimensions Architects have advised that Harberton was proposed as the new streets are located off Harberton Park and the developer wishes to retain the name Harberton for the entire development. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 8th December, 2015)
" } , { "id": 1826, "pageID": "58155", "title": "Harcourt Drive", "url" : "harcourt-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - Harcourt Drive - - - - BT14 - - - -That the application of the owners, Messrs R. Kelly & Sons and Messrs McCrea & McFarland, to change the name of Afghan Street to ‘Rosapenna Street’ be granted. That on the application of the owners, Messrs McCrea & McFarland, five new streets situate off Cliftonville Rd be named: ‘Rosevale Street’, ‘Harcourt Street’, ‘Leinster Street’, ‘Rathmines Street’ and ‘Sylvan Street. (21st June 1893).
Adverting to this Committees decision of last meeting declining the application of Mr. E. M. Reid for approval of the name Harcourt Parade for a new street on his property situated off Rosapenna Drive, as, in view of the fact that the new street is a continuation of Harcourt Street, the Committee were of opinion that the entire street should be known as Harcourt Street, submitted letter dated 11th inst. from Mr. Reid, requesting the Committee to reconsider the matter and to agree to the name Harcourt Parade. (11th December 1928)
Submitted letter, dated 7th inst., signed by four owners and lessees of ground adjoining Rosapenna Drive, requesting this Committee to reconsider their decision disapproving of a new street situated off Rosapenna Drive being named Harcourt Parade, this name having been disapproved by reason of the fact that the new street is a continuation of Harcourt Street, the Committee being of opinion that the entire street should be known as Harcourt Street. Resolved – That Mr. E. M. Reid, on behalf of the signatories to the letter, be informed the Committee cannot see their way to accede to their request. (8th January 1929).
Submitted application from Mr. E. M. Reid for the Committee’s approval of the name Harcourt Parade for a new street on his property situated off Rosapenna Drive. In view of the fact that the new street is a continuation of Harcourt Street, the City Surveyor was instructed to inform Mr. Reid that the Committee are of opinion the entire street should be known as Harcourt Street. (28th May 1929).
Submitted letter, dated 29th ultimo, signed by Mr. Thomas Kyle and four other property owners and residents in new street adjoining Harcourt Street, with reference to the Committees decision refusing to agree to the new street being named Harcourt Parade in view of the fact that it is a continuation of Harcourt Street. Resolved – That Mr. Kyle be informed the Committee cannot see their way to reconsider the matter. (6th August 1929).
Submitted memorial signed by 26 owners of property in Harcourt Street, requesting that the name of this street and the newly-made continuation thereof be changed to Harcourt Drive. Messrs. W. J. Ewing, E. M. Reid, M. Sloan and Thomas Kyle attended in support of the memorial. After consideration, it was Resolved – That the request be acceded to and that the entire street be known as Harcourt Drive. (3rd September 1929).
It is likely this street was named after Sir William Harcourt, [1827–1904] Chancellor of the Exchequer and Liberal statesman.
- Further Information - -https://liberalhistory.org.uk/history/harcourt-sir-william/
" } , { "id": 1827, "pageID": "58156", "title": "Hardcastle Street ", "url" : "hardcastle-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1886", "content" : " - Hardcastle Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Hardcastle Street was hamed after William Hardcastle Ward, a partner in the once famous house of Marcus Ward & Co.. Royal Ulster Works, Dublin Road, behind which it is situated. Origins of Belfast Street Names, John J Marshall.
Application of Messrs R.J. McConnell and Co. New streets on their property be named: 2 streets off Agnes Street - Glenfarne Street and Charleville Street; 2 streets off Old Park Road Gracebell Street and Mayfair Street, 4 streets off Dublin Road Ashbourne Street, Salisbury Street, Hartington Street, Hardcastle Street. Mr McConnell was requested to choose another name instead of Maryville Avenue as the word avenue is not suitable. Town Improvement Committee, 13th October 1886.
" } , { "id": 1828, "pageID": "58157", "title": "Hardinge Place", "url" : "hardinge-place", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Hardinge Place - - - - BT15 - - - -Hardinge Street / Hardinge Place (Belfast)
Hardinge Street: First listed in the Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory (1852). Absent from the 1843 directory, so named between 1843–1852. Mentioned in the Banner of Ulster, 4 Feb 1853.
Name origin: Almost certainly after Henry Hardinge (1785–1856), 1st Viscount Hardinge, Chief Secretary for Ireland (1830, 1834–35), created Viscount in 1846, later Governor-General of India and Commander-in-Chief of the Army.
Hardinge Court: Small court off Hardinge Street, listed from 1861.
Hardinge Place: Alternative name for the court, appearing in the 1890 directory, but by 1894 the entry reads Hardinge Court (Hardinge Place in 1890).
The City Surveyor submitted application dated 20th inst. from Messrs. John Harkness & Co. that portion of Armitage Street be re-named Harkness Parade, in view of the fact that such portion is separate and distinct from Armitage Street. Resolved – That the request be acceded to. (24th December 1929).
" } , { "id": 1830, "pageID": "58159", "title": "Harland Close", "url" : "harland-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1832, "pageID": "58161", "title": "Harland Park", "url" : "harland-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1939", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1939 - - - - Resolved that the name Harland Park be approved for a new street off Park Ave on the property of Mr Wm J. Orr. (14th November 1939)." } , { "id": 1833, "pageID": "58162", "title": "Harland Walk", "url" : "harland-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1834, "pageID": "58163", "title": "Harleston Street", "url" : "harleston-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1900", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1900 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr. H. R. Vaughan, two new streets on his property situate off Lockview Road be named Harleston Street and Claughton Street, and that he be informed the Committee cannot approve of the name Brampton Street for the third new street, as there is a street of an almost similar name in the City, and must ask him to submit another name therefor. (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 7th March 1900).
" } , { "id": 1835, "pageID": "58164", "title": "Harper Street / Sráid Harper", "url" : "harper-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1887", "content" : " - Harper Street / Sráid Harper - - - - BT5 - - - -That Mr. William Harper be informed in reply to his letter of 3rd instant, that the Committee will approve of the name Harper Street for the new street off Mountpottinger Road. (4th May 1887).
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1892 lists William Harper living at Beechfield House. Also, William Harper was one of the applicants requesting the naming of Beechfield Street in 1875 (Town Improvement Committee, reported in the Belfast Telegraph - Monday 01 February 1875).
Harrisburg is the state capital of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Its strategic position near a mountain pass and on key transport routes (the Pennsylvania Canal and the Pennsylvania Railroad) led to its growth in the 19th century as a highly industrialised city. See also Pittsburg Street.
There have been several American warships named USS Pittsburgh and USS Harrisburg, so it is possible that the streets are named after these ships rather than the cities. USS Pittsburgh came into the port of Belfast in 1925. However, both streets already existed in 1900 (Belfast and province of Ulster directory, 1900).
Owner Mr Wm Redmond on his property off York Road Harrisburg Street - 19th July 1899.
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/place/Harrisburg-Pennsylvania
" } , { "id": 1837, "pageID": "58166", "title": "Harrison Walk", "url" : "harrison-walk", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Harrison Walk - - - - BT13 - - - -That Mr. F. W. Henry be informed in reply to his letter of the 6th inst., that if all the parties interested in the property will make an application for changing the name of Volga Street to Waterloo Street, the Committee will consider the same, but they could not make any change on the application of any one party only. (21st October 1891).
On the motion of Councillor R. Wilson seconded by Councillor Bradbury, the application of Mr Henry R. Dunn to change the name of Volga Street was reconsidered and it was resolved that Mr Dunns application to change the name of Volga Street to Harrison Street be granted. (Improvement Committee, 26th October 1892).
" } , { "id": 1838, "pageID": "58167", "title": "Harrogate Street / Sráid Harrogate", "url" : "harrogate-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1899", "content" : " - Harrogate Street / Sráid Harrogate - - - - BT12 - - - -That Messrs Crotty & Aikin be informed in reply to their letter of 9th inst. that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the names suggested for the new streets referred to off Cavendish St. (17th May 1899)
Application: Messrs Crotty and Aiken three new streets - situate off Springfield - Hawthorne Street, Harrogate Street, Earlscourt Street. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 31st May 1899.
" } , { "id": 1839, "pageID": "58168", "title": "Harrow Street", "url" : "harrow-street", "intro" : "BT7; year 1877", "content" : " - Harrow Street - - - - BT7 - - - -On the application of Mr John R Irvine the committee have named two streets leading from Rugby Road Southview Street and Harrow Street.... (31st January 1877).
" } , { "id": 1840, "pageID": "58169", "title": "Hartington Street", "url" : "hartington-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1886", "content" : " - Hartington Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Named after the Marquis of Hartington, born Spencer Compton Cavendish, later 8th Duke of Devonshire who was the leader of the Liberal Party. He disagreed with Gladstone over the Home Rule Bill. (Origin of Some of Belfasts Street Names, John J. Marshall, p. 15). His brother Lord Cavendish was murdered in Phoenix Park in 1882. This is one of a number of streets off Dublin Road which commemorate pro-Union peers. The group includes Salisbury, Ashburne, Ventry, Pakenham and Apsley.
Hartington Street originally extended for approximately 200 yards from Dublin Road to Maryville Street. Nowadays after redevelopment only a short section adjoining Dublin Road remains and there are no longer any properties which have Hartington Street as an address. Hence, while the street still exists, it is not found in some resources such as online maps or address/postcode databases. The name is continued in Hartington Court, a block of apartments at the corner of Dublin Road and Salisbury Street.
Application of Messrs R.J. McConnell and Co. New streets on their property be named: 2 streets off Agnes Street - Glenfarne Street and Charleyville Street; 2 streets off Old Park Road Gracebell Street and Mayfair Street, 4 streets off Dublin Road Ashbourne Street, Salisbury Street, Hartington Street Hardcastle Street. Mr McConnell was requested to choose another name instead of Maryville Avenue as the word avenue is not suitable. (Town Improvements Committee, 13th October 1886).
" } , { "id": 1841, "pageID": "58170", "title": "Hartwell Place", "url" : "hartwell-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1842, "pageID": "58171", "title": "Harvey Court", "url" : "harvey-court", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Harvey Court - - - - BT5 - - - -That on the application of Mr John Malcolm, on behalf of the Union Building Society, the new street off Templemore Avenue next to the south of Kathleen Street be named Harvey Street. (3rd June 1891).
It is likely that Harvey Court was named for its proximity to Harvey Street which no longer is in existence.
" } , { "id": 1843, "pageID": "58172", "title": "Hatfield Street / Sráid Hatfield", "url" : "hatfield-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1890", "content" : " - Hatfield Street / Sráid Hatfield - - - - BT7 - - - -Named after Hatfield House in Hertfordshire, family seat of the Marquess of Salisbury (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 22/01/41, 03/03/41). Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury (1830-1903), was a Conservative statesman who vehemently opposed Home Rule for Ireland. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for three separate periods for a total of over 13 years between 1885 and 1902. His three terms as Prime Minister were interrupted by Liberal governments led by Gladstone, who supported Home Rule. There was considerable opposition to Home Rule in Belfast at that time. Lord Salisbury was born at Hatfield House.
Along with Farnham Street, Rutland Street, and Balfour Avenue, Hatfield Street is one of four side-streets off Ormeau Road in this locality with names linked to Unionist political figures.
That on the application of the owner, Mr. R. J. McConnell, four new streets off Ormeau Road, be named Hatfield Street, Farnham Street, Rutland Street and Balfour Avenue.
(17th September 1890)
https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/retirement-lord-salisbury
" } , { "id": 1844, "pageID": "58173", "title": "Hatton Drive", "url" : "hatton-drive", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1903", "content" : " - Hatton Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -That on the application of Messrs Crotty and Aikin a new street on property situate off Woodstock Road be named Hatton Drive. (Improvement Committee, 7th April 1903).
" } , { "id": 1845, "pageID": "58174", "title": "Havana Court", "url" : "havana-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1846, "pageID": "58175", "title": "Havana Gardens", "url" : "havana-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Havana Street had been previously called Flax Street. Mr George Andrews, Mr J. W. Hayden and Mr P. A. Hayden attended in support of an application recently made to have a new street off Crumlin Road named Havana Street and having stated their case and retired, it was moved and seconded. That the application be granted. Minutes TIC 21st September 1898. " } , { "id": 1847, "pageID": "58176", "title": "Havana Walk", "url" : "havana-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Havana Street had been previously called Flax Street. Mr George Andrews, Mr J. W. Hayden and Mr P. A. Hayden attended in support of an application recently made to have a new street off Crumlin Road named Havana Street and having stated their case and retired, it was moved and seconded. That the application be granted. Minutes TIC 21st September 1898. " } , { "id": 1848, "pageID": "58177", "title": "Havana Way", "url" : "havana-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Havana Street had been previously called Flax Street. Mr George Andrews, Mr J. W. Hayden and Mr P. A. Hayden attended in support of an application recently made to have a new street off Crumlin Road named Havana Street and having stated their case and retired, it was moved and seconded. That the application be granted. Minutes TIC 21st September 1898. " } , { "id": 1849, "pageID": "58178", "title": "Havelock Street", "url" : "havelock-street", "intro" : "First appears: 1865-1866 (BPUD)", "content" : " - - First appears: 1865-1866 (BPUD) - - - - This street is named after Sir Henry Havelock (5 April 1795 – 24 November 1857) who made a reputation for himself during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The dust and smoke of the war with Russia had scarcely settled down before the Indian Mutiny broke out in 1857. We have Cawnpore Street, Lucknow Street, Havelock Street and Place, Lawrence Street, and Outram Street. Delhi Street probably comes from the same source, but was built much later. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941. Havelock Street (off Ormeau Road) is listed in the Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster (1865-1866)" } , { "id": 1850, "pageID": "58179", "title": "Hawthorn Street / Sráid na Sceiche", "url" : "hawthorn-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1899", "content" : " - Hawthorn Street / Sráid na Sceiche - - - - BT12 - - - -That Messrs Crotty & Aikin be informed in reply to their letter of 9th inst. that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the names suggested for the new streets referred to off Cavendish St. (17th May 1899)
Application: Messrs Crotty and Aiken three new streets - situate off Springfield - Hawthorne Street, Harrogate Street, Earlscourt Street. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 31st May 1899. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1900 lists Hawthorn Street with the additional wording 1-65 in course of erection.
" } , { "id": 1851, "pageID": "58180", "title": "Hawthornden Court", "url" : "hawthornden-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1852, "pageID": "58181", "title": "Hawthornden Drive", "url" : "hawthornden-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - - BT4 - - - -On the application of Mr. Robert Barton, 349 Upper Beersbridge Road, it was Resolved – That the names Hawthornden Drive, Hawthornden Parade and Hawthornden Gardens be approved for new streets on Mr. Bartons property, situate off Belmont Road. (20th March 1928)
" } , { "id": 1853, "pageID": "58182", "title": "Hawthornden Gardens", "url" : "hawthornden-gardens", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1932", "content" : " - Hawthornden Gardens - - - - BT4 - - - -On the application of Mr. Robert Barton, 349 Upper Beersbridge Road, it was Resolved – That the names Hawthornden Drive, Hawthornden Parade and Hawthornden Gardens be approved for new streets on Mr. Bartons property, situate off Belmont Road. (20th March 1928)
The City Surveyor reported that application had been made by Mr. Robert Barton, 130 Belmont Road, to have the streets on his property known as Hawthornden Parade and Hawthornden Gardens (which names were approved by the Committee on 20th March 1928) changed to Hawthornden Gardens and Hawthornden Parade respectively, and on his recommendation, it was resolved - That the minute of the 20th March 1928 on the subject be rescinded and the application of Mr. Barton acceded to. (13 September 1932).
" } , { "id": 1854, "pageID": "58183", "title": "Hawthornden Gate", "url" : "hawthornden-gate", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1855, "pageID": "58184", "title": "Hawthornden Lodge", "url" : "hawthornden-lodge", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1856, "pageID": "58185", "title": "Hawthornden Mews", "url" : "hawthornden-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1857, "pageID": "58186", "title": "Hawthornden Park", "url" : "hawthornden-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1926", "content" : " - Hawthornden Park - - - - BT4 - - - -Resolved – That on the application of Mr. Joseph McMaster the following names be approved for new streets on his property situate off Belmont and Wandsworth Roads and Hawthornden Road: – Pirrie Parade, Kin-Edar Crescent, Hawthornden Park, Knocklofty Park, Knocktern Gardens, and Belmont Drive. (14th December 1926).
" } , { "id": 1858, "pageID": "58187", "title": "Hawthornden Road", "url" : "hawthornden-road", "intro" : "BT4; year first recorded: 1899", "content" : " - Hawthornden Road - - - - BT4 - - - -Named after Hawthornden, a group of houses (3 houses?), which formerly stood on Hawthornden Road. There was another house nearby called Hawthornden Lodge. The road is recorded in the BPU Directory for the first time in 1899 but this may be because the scope of earlier editions had not extend this far from the city centre. Hawthornden was built c. 1886. The earliest recorded resident is William Jamieson.
It seems that this Belfast residence was named in turn after Hawthornden Castle, south of Edinburgh. In 1803 Dorothy Wordsworth recorded passing Hawthornden on foot when visiting Walter Scott at Lasswade. Subsequently Scott referred to cavernd Hawthorn-den in his poem The Lay of the Last Minstrel (1805). This description alludes to caves situated in the cliff below the castle. In one cave, Robert the Bruce is said to have sheltered, and later Sir Alexander Ramsay of Dalhousie. Another is named Wallaces Cave after William Wallace. See also Roslyn Street.
Nowadays Hawthornden Castle is a writers retreat, operated by the Hawthornden Foundation, which funds various literary programmes and awards the Hawthornden Prize, one of the oldest literary prizes. It has been won several times by Irish and Northern Irish writers: Seán OCasey, Juno and the Paycock (1925); Kate OBrien, Without My Cloak (1931); William Trevor, The Old Boys (1965); Michael Longley, The Weather In Japan (2000); Eamon Duffy, The Voices of Morebath (2002); Colm Tóibín (2015).
AN, PT, Mar 2025.
That on the application of the owners of property a new street... off Newtownards Road [be] named Hawthornden Road. (4th March 1902).
- Further Information - -Hawthornden Castle - Wikipedia
Roslin Glen and Hawthornden Castle (GDL00327)
" } , { "id": 1859, "pageID": "58188", "title": "Hawthornden Way", "url" : "hawthornden-way", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Hawthornden Way - - - - BT4 - - - -Named after Hawthornden, a group of houses (3 houses?), which formerly stood on Hawthornden Road. There was another house nearby called Hawthornden Lodge. The road is recorded in the BPU Directory for the first time in 1899 but this may be because the scope of earlier editions had not extend this far from the city centre. Hawthornden was built c. 1886. The earliest recorded resident is William Jamieson.
It seems that this Belfast residence was named, in turn, after Hawthornden Castle, south of Edinburgh. In 1803 Dorothy Wordsworth recorded passing Hawthornden on foot when visiting Walter Scott at Lasswade. Subsequently Scott referred to cavernd Hawthorn-den in his poem The Lay of the Last Minstrel (1805). This description alludes to caves situated in the cliff below the castle. In one cave, Robert the Bruce is said to have sheltered, and later Sir Alexander Ramsay of Dalhousie. Another is named Wallaces Cave after William Wallace. See also Roslyn Street.
Nowadays Hawthornden Castle is a writers retreat, operated by the Hawthornden Foundation, which funds various literary programmes and awards the Hawthornden Prize, one of the oldest literary prizes. It has been won several times by Irish and Northern Irish writers: Seán OCasey, Juno and the Paycock (1925); Kate OBrien, Without My Cloak (1931); William Trevor, The Old Boys (1965); Michael Longley, The Weather In Japan (2000); Eamon Duffy, The Voices of Morebath (2002); Colm Tóibín (2015).
AN, PT, Mar 2025.
- Further Information - -Hawthornden Castle - Wikipedia
Roslin Glen and Hawthornden Castle (GDL00327)
" } , { "id": 1860, "pageID": "58189", "title": "Haypark Avenue", "url" : "haypark-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - Haypark Avenue - - - - Year approved: 1879 - - - -Resolved that Mr Martins new street hear Ormeau Park be named Haypark Avenue. (8th January 1879). That on the application of Messrs H and J Martin two new streets off Ormeau Road be called Parkmore Street and Haywood Avenue as shown on plan submitted. (24th March 1886). It is thought this street gets its name from the fact that George Augustus Chichester (14 August 1769 – 5 October 1844) who was heavily in debt had moved to live in the Ormeau area, Haypark, was a part of the home farm of the Marquis when residing at Ormeau (1807-1844). Origins of Belfast Street Names, John J Marshall.
" } , { "id": 1861, "pageID": "58190", "title": "Haypark Gardens", "url" : "haypark-gardens", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - Haypark Gardens - - - - BT7 - - - -That on the application of Messrs H and J Martin two new streets off Ormeau Road be called Parkmore Street and Haywood Avenue as shown on plan submitted. (24th March 1886).
Upon the application of the owners, it was Resolved – That the name Haypark Gardens be approved for a new street situate off Deramore Gardens, on the property of Messrs. H. & J. Martin, Ltd. (22nd January 1929).
It is thought this street gets its name from the fact that George Augustus Chichester (14 August 1769 – 5 October 1844) who was heavily in debt had moved to live in the Ormeau area, Haypark, was a part of the home farm of the Marquis when residing at Ormeau (1807-1844). Origins of Belfast Street Names, John J Marshall.
" } , { "id": 1862, "pageID": "58191", "title": "Haywood Avenue", "url" : "haywood-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of Messrs H. & J. Martin two new streets off Ormeau Road be called Parkmore Street and Haywood Avenue, as shown on plan submitted.
(24 March 1886)
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" } , { "id": 1866, "pageID": "58195", "title": "Hazelfield Street", "url" : "hazelfield-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That the application of Mr F. H. Mulloy of Bellevue, Holywood, to name a new street off Crimea Street Hazelfield Street be granted. (26 October 1887).
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1892 lists some addresses in Hazelfield Street.
" } , { "id": 1867, "pageID": "58196", "title": "Heath Lodge Avenue", "url" : "heath-lodge-avenue", "intro" : "Date name approved: 2003", "content" : " - - Date name approved: 2003 - - - - The name of Heath Lodge Avenue was put forward by Richard Acheson from the Carville Group for this development of houses and streets. Heath Lodge Mews, Heath Lodge Square, Heath Lodge Avenue, Heath Lodge Close, Heath Lodge Drive, Off Ballymagarry Lane were all put forward by the Carville Group Limited and accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 11th August, 2003." } , { "id": 1868, "pageID": "58197", "title": "Heath Lodge Close", "url" : "heath-lodge-close", "intro" : "Date name approved: 2003", "content" : " - - Date name approved: 2003 - - - - The name of Heath Lodge Close was put forward by Richard Acheson from the Carville Group for this development of houses and streets. Heath Lodge Mews, Heath Lodge Square, Heath Lodge Avenue, Heath Lodge Close, Heath Lodge Drive, Off Ballymagarry Lane were all put forward by the Carville Group Limited and accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 11th August, 2003." } , { "id": 1869, "pageID": "58198", "title": "Heath Lodge Drive", "url" : "heath-lodge-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of Heath Lodge was put forward by Richard Acheson from the Carville Group for this development of houses and streets. Heath Lodge Mews, Heath Lodge Square, Heath Lodge Avenue, Heath Lodge Close, Heath Lodge Drive, Off Ballymagarry Lane were all put forward by the Carville Group Limited and accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 11th August, 2003." } , { "id": 1870, "pageID": "58199", "title": "Heath Lodge Mews", "url" : "heath-lodge-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of Heath Lodge Mews was put forward by Richard Acheson from the Carville Group for this development of houses and streets. Heath Lodge Mews, Heath Lodge Square, Heath Lodge Avenue, Heath Lodge Close, Heath Lodge Drive, Off Ballymagarry Lane were all put forward by the Carville Group Limited and accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 11th August, 2003." } , { "id": 1871, "pageID": "58200", "title": "Heath Lodge Square", "url" : "heath-lodge-square", "intro" : "Date when name approved: 2003", "content" : " - - Date when name approved: 2003 - - - - The name of Heath Lodge Square was put forward by Richard Acheson from the Carville Group for this development of houses and streets. Heath Lodge Mews, Heath Lodge Square, Heath Lodge Avenue, Heath Lodge Close, Heath Lodge Drive, Off Ballymagarry Lane were all put forward by the Carville Group Limited and accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 11th August, 2003." } , { "id": 1872, "pageID": "58201", "title": "Heather Street", "url" : "heather-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Heather Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of Mr Wm McVicker, a new street on his property situate off Leopold Street be named Heather Street, (Minutes, TIC, 3rd January 1897).
" } , { "id": 1873, "pageID": "58202", "title": "Heatherbell Street", "url" : "heatherbell-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1893", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1893 - - - - That on the application of the owner Sir Daniel Dixon six new streets on his property situate off Blackstaff Road be named “Fortuna Street”, “Egreria Street” “Daphne Street”, “Pandora Street “Euterpe Street” and “Thalia Street”; four new streets off Beersbudge Road be named Flora Street”, “Foxglove Street”, “Heatherbell Street” and “Mayflower Street and two new streets off Woodstock Road be named “Redcar Street” “Mashona Street” and that he be requested to submit another name in lieu of “Killean Street” as there is already a street with an almost similar name in the City. (Town Improvement Committee, 25th October 1893)." } , { "id": 1874, "pageID": "58203", "title": "Hector Street", "url" : "hector-street", "intro" : "BT1; year approved: 1903", "content" : " - Hector Street - - - - BT1 - - - -That the application of the owners of property in Caxton Street to have the name of that street changed to Hector Street be granted. (Improvement Committee, 31st March 1903).
" } , { "id": 1875, "pageID": "58204", "title": "Helens Lea", "url" : "helens-lea", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1876, "pageID": "58205", "title": "Helgor Park", "url" : "helgor-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1962", "content" : " - Helgor Park - - - - BT4 - - - -On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee agreed to the proposal of Mr William S. Nelson to name a proposed street at Circular Rd. Helgor Park. (23rd January 1962).
The precise origin of the name Helgor was not recorded in the Corporation minutes. Unlike nearby developments such as Strathearn Park (named from Strathearn House), there is no known estate or house called Helgor in the area. One plausible explanation is that Helgor is a portmanteau — a name coined by combining parts of two other names. For example: Hel + gor could represent Helen and Gordon (possibly family names of the developer or those he wished to commemorate). It may also echo the Scandinavian personal name Holger/Helgor, derived from Old Norse Hólmgeirr (island-spear). Another possibility is that it was simply an invented, genteel-sounding name chosen to give distinction to a new suburban cul-de-sac.
As with many suburban street names of the 20th century, the exact inspiration is uncertain, but the likelihood is that Helgor reflects either a personal association of the developer or an attractive coinage intended to stand out in Belfast’s expanding housing landscape.
- Further information - -CIRCULAR ROAD
Choice SEMI-DETACHED VILLAS under construction in Helgor Park, at 24, Circular Road, Belfast, 4, conveniently situated to Holywood Road, shops, schools and churches, containing 2 Reception, 3 Bedrooms and Bathroom, wall tiling in bathroom and kitchen with kitchen floor tiling, sink unit, Larder, &c.
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Particulars from:
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94, NORTH ROAD, BELFAST, 4.
Phone 653506. Belfast Newsletter Wednesday 24th October 1962
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee agreed to the proposal of Mr William S. Nelson to name a proposed street at Circular Rd. Helgor Park. (23rd January 1962).
The precise origin of the name Helgor was not recorded in the Corporation minutes. Unlike nearby developments such as Strathearn Park (named from Strathearn House), there is no known estate or house called Helgor in the area. One plausible explanation is that Helgor is a portmanteau — a name coined by combining parts of two other names. For example: Hel + gor could represent Helen and Gordon (possibly family names of the developer or those he wished to commemorate). It may also echo the Scandinavian personal name Holger/Helgor, derived from Old Norse Hólmgeirr (island-spear). Another possibility is that it was simply an invented, genteel-sounding name chosen to give distinction to a new suburban cul-de-sac.
As with many suburban street names of the 20th century, the exact inspiration is uncertain, but the likelihood is that Helgor reflects either a personal association of the developer or an attractive coinage intended to stand out in Belfast’s expanding housing landscape.
" } , { "id": 1878, "pageID": "58207", "title": "Hemp Street", "url" : "hemp-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1887", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1887 - - - -Application of Mr James Henderson for the new streets on his property off Albert Bridge Road and Newtownards Road be named Hemp Street, Hunt Street, Hind Street and Hart Street. (TIC, 19 October 1887) Hemp Street takes its name from the nearby Belfast Rope Works. Hemp is used in rope making.
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Mr. Thomas Crawford attended, as to the naming of a street off Cavehill Road, and, after hearing Mr. Crawford, and also a letter read, from Mr. Dunlop, it was. Resolved—That the Council be recommended to name the street Crawford’s Park Road, and Mr. Crawford was informed of this. (22nd June 1898).
The Town Clerk read letter from Messrs Wheeler & McCutcheon regarding Crawfords Park Road and announced that two deputations were in attendance, the first of these Mr Thomas Crawford appeared and asked the committee not to alter the name of the road and handed in a memorial of owners of property abutting on the road in support of his request. Mr Crawford having retired The second deputation consisting of Mr W M Carson, Mr R. Dunlop and others attended and asked that the name of the Road be changed to Islington Road. The deputation having retired, it was unanimously. Resolved that the Committee having heard both sides of the question see no reason to depart from their resolution naming the Road Crawfords Park Road. (7th October 1898).
Mr Robt. Dunlop, Mr Wm. Carson & others attended to ask that a street which had been named ‘Crawfords Park Road’ should be altered in name to Islington Road, and were informed that the name ‘Crawfords Park Road’ had been approved by the Council and the committee could not now interfere. (19th October 1898).
" } , { "id": 1880, "pageID": "58209", "title": "Henderson Court", "url" : "henderson-court", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Henderson Court - - - - BT15 - - - -Henderson Court is situated off Henderson Avenue, and like the latter it is named after Sir James Henderson, a Unionist politician who was three times Mayor / Lord Mayor of Belfast and the first High Sheriff of Belfast. He was knighted in 1899. See Henderson Avenue for further details.
" } , { "id": 1881, "pageID": "58210", "title": "Henrietta Street", "url" : "henrietta-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Henrietta Street – “said to be named after Lady Henrietta, daughter of the First Marquis of Donegall.” It can be found on the 1819 map of Belfast." } , { "id": 1882, "pageID": "58211", "title": "Henry Place", "url" : "henry-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - From Henderson’s Belfast Directory And Northern Repository 1846-1847. Henry Place (Antrim Road) features in the 1856 edition of BSD and includes the wording: “new burying ground”. From The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1858-1859" } , { "id": 1883, "pageID": "58212", "title": "Henry Street", "url" : "henry-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1884, "pageID": "58214", "title": "Herbert Street", "url" : "herbert-street", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1873", "content" : " - Herbert Street - - - - BT14 - - - -Resolved that on the application of Messrs Wm Ewart and Sons the following names for their new streets off Crumlin Road be approved viz: Butler Street, Chatham Street, Herbert Street and Hooker Street. (28th May 1873).
" } , { "id": 1885, "pageID": "58215", "title": "Herdman Channel Road", "url" : "herdman-channel-road", "intro" : "BT3", "content" : " - Herdman Channel Road - - - - BT3 - - - -Named after the westernmost channel of the port, leading into Pollock Dock. Sir Ernest Hardman, who served as the Chairman of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners (1926-45), played a key role in the ambitious new channel and dock scheme that was completed in 1933.
" } , { "id": 1886, "pageID": "58216", "title": "Heron Avenue", "url" : "heron-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1887, "pageID": "58217", "title": "Heron Road", "url" : "heron-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1888, "pageID": "58218", "title": "Hesketh Gardens", "url" : "hesketh-gardens", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Hesketh Gardens - - - - BT14 - - - -Hesketh lies between the Crumlin Road and the Ardoyne Road, above the Everton Centre and there is Hesketh Road, Hesketh Park and Hesketh Gardens. Hesketh is an English surname, derived from a placename found in several parts of northern England and it comes from the Old Norse (Viking) hestr (horse) and skeio (racecourse).
Hesketh Road was developed between 1937 and 1939. Acording to the street directories there was also to have been a Goodison Park and a Wavertree Park but these were never developed although the 1942 directory lists Immanuel church Hall as located at Wavertree Park. Nevertheless these names suggest the origin of the surviving name, Hesketh. Wavertree is an area in Liverpool, Goodison Park in Liverpool is the home of Everton Football Club and Hesketh Park is the largest park in Southport, close to Liverpool. It seems therefore that these names were suggested by the earlier Everton.
The city surveyor informed the committee that he concurred with the proposal of the Housing Committee in regard to the naming of throughfares in Hesketh Park ...as follows: Hesketh Park estate: Hesketh Gardens. Approved. (2nd May 1950).
- Further Information - - https://bit.ly/3WGjxWY." } , { "id": 1889, "pageID": "58219", "title": "Hesketh Park", "url" : "hesketh-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - “Hesketh lies between the Crumlin Road and the Ardoyne Road, above the Everton Centre and there is Hesketh Road, Hesketh Park and Hesketh Gardens. Hesketh is an English surname, derived from a placename found in several parts of northern England and it comes from the Old Norse (Viking) hestr (horse) and skeio (racecourse). Hesketh Road was developed between 1937 and 1939. Acording to the street directories there was also to be a Goodison Park and a Wavertree Park but these were never developed although the 1942 directory lists Immanuel church Hall as located at Wavertree Park. Nevertheless these names suggest the origin of the surviving name, Hesketh. Wavertree is an area in Liverpool, Goodison Park in Liverpool is the home of Everton Football Club and Hesketh Park is the largest park in Southport, close to Liverpool. It seems therefore that these names were suggested by the earlier Everton.” Resolved - That the following names for new street be approved: “Hesketh Road, Hesketh Park, Goodison Park and Wavertree Park for new streets between Ardoyne and Crumlin Roads on the property of Mr. Walter Miskimmin. (IC, 20th January 1936). - Further Information - - https://bit.ly/3WGjxWY." } , { "id": 1890, "pageID": "58220", "title": "Hesketh Road", "url" : "hesketh-road", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - “Hesketh lies between the Crumlin Road and the Ardoyne Road, above the Everton Centre and there is Hesketh Road, Hesketh Park and Hesketh Gardens. Hesketh is an English surname, derived from a placename found in several parts of northern England and it comes from the Old Norse (Viking) hestr (horse) and skeio (racecourse). Hesketh Road was developed between 1937 and 1939. Acording to the street directories there was also to be a Goodison Park and a Wavertree Park but these were never developed although the 1942 directory lists Immanuel church Hall as located at Wavertree Park. Nevertheless these names suggest the origin of the surviving name, Hesketh. Wavertree is an area in Liverpool, Goodison Park in Liverpool is the home of Everton Football Club and Hesketh Park is the largest park in Southport, close to Liverpool. It seems therefore that these names were suggested by the earlier Everton.” Resolved - That the following names for new street be approved: “Hesketh Road, Hesketh Park, Goodison Park and Wavertree Park for new streets between Ardoyne and Crumlin Roads on the property of Mr. Walter Miskimmin. (IC, 20th January 1936). - Further Information - - https://bit.ly/3WGjxWY." } , { "id": 1891, "pageID": "58221", "title": "Hewitt Parade", "url" : "hewitt-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1892, "pageID": "58222", "title": "High Green", "url" : "high-green", "intro" : "Year approved: 1947", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1947 - - - - The committee approved of the under noted names for new streets situated at West Circular Road, the property of the Estates Committee: - Highfield Drive, Highgreen, Highside and Highway. (TIC, 17th June 1947)." } , { "id": 1893, "pageID": "58223", "title": "High Link", "url" : "high-link", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - Adverting to minute of the Estates Committee of 26th ultimo, the Committee approved of the following street names for the Highfield Estate: - High Pass, Highcairn Drive, High Link, Highpark Crescent, Highpark Drive, Highpark Cross, Highdene Gardens, Highland Parade, Highfern Gardens, Highcliff Gardens, Highview Crescent, Highball Gardens, Highburn Gardens, and Highburn Crescent. (Improvement Committee, 23rd March 1948)." } , { "id": 1894, "pageID": "58224", "title": "High Pass", "url" : "high-pass", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - Adverting to minute of the Estates Committee of 26th ultimo, the Committee approved of the following street names for the Highfield Estate: - High Pass, Highcairn Drive, High Link, Highpark Crescent, Highpark Drive, Highpark Cross, Highdene Gardens, Highland Parade, Highfern Gardens, Highcliff Gardens, Highview Crescent, Highball Gardens, Highburn Gardens, and Highburn Crescent. (Improvement Committee, 23rd March 1948)." } , { "id": 1895, "pageID": "58225", "title": "High Street", "url" : "high-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1656", "content" : " - High Street - - - - BT1 - - - -The existence of the street can be inferred from Lord Chichesters grant (written in Latin) to John Vesey in 1615, which refers to Platea vil de Belfast (the town square of Belfast), but it is first named as High Street in 1656: Lease of half tenement and 2 acres and 5 acres for 99 years from 1 May 1656 or two lives - Rent: £1. 12s. p.a. plus dues and services of Arthur, Earl of Donegall to Thomas Carron, Belfast relating to High Street, Belfast, Shankill Dutchland, Co. Antrim (PRONI, D509/13).
In a charter granted by Lord Chichester to John Vesey, first Sovereign of Belfast, of a tenement, it is named the High Street or Great Street of the town. (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, Friday 24 January, 1941).
The towns first street, High Street, followed the Farset from the Castle down to a dock where the stream joined the Lagan at the tide. The Farset ran down the centre of High Street, not to be covered in until the early nineteenth century; by Charles IIs reign some of the wealthiest citizens had built several bridges across the stream with the permission of the Corporation. Upstream of the Castle the towns cornmill was powered by the Farset; the later Mill Street (now Divis Street) marked its site and Millfield was clearly the location of an adjacent field outside the rampart. By the Restoration there appear to have been five streets: High Street, Bridge Street, Waring Street, North Street, and Skipper Street (Jonathan Bardon, Belfast: An Illustrated History, 1982, p. 19).
It is worth quoting Benns piece from his Description of the Old Streets of Belfast in full: High Street was the early site of the town, consisting of a few mean houses collected on each side of the river. The evidence of the early existence of the street is presumed from the expressions in John Veseys grant of 1615. Apart from this, it is mentioned by John Bigger in 1668, who sells, as stated in the Corporate Records, his half Burgage share on the south side of High Street in that year; and also by George Martin in 1678, who leaves by will small properties in High Street. Containing the Market House, the original Markets, the Castle, and the Church, it was early deemed, and must still in a sense be considered in its unbroken continuation, the principal street in the town. A view of the High Street as it was in the year 1786 has been recently photographed from a drawing made at that time, and is very generally known. It shows apparently one or two thatched houses, people in the costumes of the time moving about, the swinging signboards, the irregular buildings, and all the distinctive features of the period. This great street, from the information of an old inhabitant, was commonly called Front Street, as Ann Street was called Back Street, at the end of the last [18th] century, and perhaps later. It was also named Fore Street at the end of the seventeenth century (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. i, 1877, p. 527). See below under Further Information for a link to the drawing referred to by Benn.
- Further Information - -View of High Street from Chichester Quay, 1831. Artist: T M Baynes, engraved by J Davies.
For information on the Restoration: https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/restoration
" } , { "id": 1896, "pageID": "58226", "title": "High Street Court", "url" : "high-street-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This name comes from its proximity to High Street. In a charter granted by Lord Chichester to John Vesey, first Sovereign of Belfast, of a tenement, it is named the High Street or Great Street of the town. “How the Streets of Belfast’s ‘Holy Land’ got their name” John J Marshall in the Belfast Telegraph - Friday 24 January 1941" } , { "id": 1897, "pageID": "58227", "title": "High Way", "url" : "high-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1898, "pageID": "58228", "title": "Highburn Crescent", "url" : "highburn-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - Adverting to minute of the Estates Committee of 26th ultimo, the Committee approved of the following street names for the Highfield Estate: - High Pass, Highcairn Drive, High Link, Highpark Crescent, Highpark Drive, Highpark Cross, Highdene Gardens, Highland Parade, Highfern Gardens, Highcliff Gardens, Highview Crescent, Highball Gardens, Highbury Gardens, and Highburn Crescent. (Improvement Committee, 23rd March 1948)." } , { "id": 1899, "pageID": "58229", "title": "Highburn Gardens", "url" : "highburn-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - Adverting to minute of the Estates Committee of 26th ultimo, the Committee approved of the following street names for the Highfield Estate: - High Pass, Highcairn Drive, High Link, Highpark Crescent, Highpark Drive, Highpark Cross, Highdene Gardens, Highland Parade, Highfern Gardens, Highcliff Gardens, Highview Crescent, Highball Gardens, Highbury Gardens, and Highburn Crescent. (Improvement Committee, 23rd March 1948)." } , { "id": 1900, "pageID": "58230", "title": "Highbury Gardens", "url" : "highbury-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Change of Street Names, Glenard Estate. The City Surveyor reported with reference to an application received from Glenard Estates, Ltd. that the names of certain thoroughfares on Glenard Estate be changed and intimated that the owners of property concerned were agreeable to the proposal. Resolved -That the undernoted changes be approved and that the City Surveyor be instructed to communicate with Glenard Estates, Ltd. with a view to their meeting the cost of altering the street name plates and the numbers of premises.Existing Name. Portion of Glenard Gardens from Berwick Road to Ardglen Crescent New Name Highbury Gardens (25th January 1938)." } , { "id": 1901, "pageID": "58231", "title": "Highcairn Drive", "url" : "highcairn-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - Adverting to minute of the Estates Committee of 26th ultimo, the Committee approved of the following street names for the Highfield Estate: - High Pass, Highcairn Drive, High Link, Highpark Crescent, Highpark Drive, Highpark Cross, Highdene Gardens, Highland Parade, Highfern Gardens, Highcliff Gardens, Highview Crescent, Highball Gardens, Highburn Gardens, and Highburn Crescent. (Improvement Committee, 23rd March 1948)." } , { "id": 1902, "pageID": "58232", "title": "Highcliff Gardens", "url" : "highcliff-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - Adverting to minute of the Estates Committee of 26th ultimo, the Committee approved of the following street names for the Highfield Estate: - High Pass, Highcairn Drive, High Link, Highpark Crescent, Highpark Drive, Highpark Cross, Highdene Gardens, Highland Parade, Highfern Gardens, Highcliff Gardens, Highview Crescent, Highball Gardens, Highburn Gardens, and Highburn Crescent. (Improvement Committee, 23rd March 1948)." } , { "id": 1903, "pageID": "58233", "title": "Highdene Gardens", "url" : "highdene-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - Adverting to minute of the Estates Committee of 26th ultimo, the Committee approved of the following street names for the Highfield Estate: - High Pass, Highcairn Drive, High Link, Highpark Crescent, Highpark Drive, Highpark Cross, Highdene Gardens, Highland Parade, Highfern Gardens, Highcliff Gardens, Highview Crescent, Highball Gardens, Highburn Gardens, and Highburn Crescent. (Improvement Committee, 23rd March 1948)." } , { "id": 1904, "pageID": "58234", "title": "Highfern Gardens", "url" : "highfern-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - Adverting to minute of the Estates Committee of 26th ultimo, the Committee approved of the following street names for the Highfield Estate: - High Pass, Highcairn Drive, High Link, Highpark Crescent, Highpark Drive, Highpark Cross, Highdene Gardens, Highland Parade, Highfern Gardens, Highcliff Gardens, Highview Crescent, Highball Gardens, Highburn Gardens, and Highburn Crescent. (Improvement Committee, 23rd March 1948)." } , { "id": 1905, "pageID": "58235", "title": "Highfield Drive", "url" : "highfield-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1947", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1947 - - - - The committee approved of the under noted names for new streets situated at West Circular Road, the property of the Estates Committee: - Highfield Drive, Highgreen, Highside and Highway. (TIC, 17th June 1947)." } , { "id": 1906, "pageID": "58236", "title": "Highgate Terrace", "url" : "highgate-terrace", "intro" : "Year approved: 1953", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1953 - - - - “On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing Committee to name a throughfare adjourning 2 blocks Of shops and flats erected in Highfield Drive as Highgate Terrace”. (13th October 1953)." } , { "id": 1907, "pageID": "58237", "title": "Highgrove Meadows", "url" : "highgrove-meadows", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1908, "pageID": "58238", "title": "Highland Parade", "url" : "highland-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - Adverting to minute of the Estates Committee of 26th ultimo, the Committee approved of the following street names for the Highfield Estate: - High Pass, Highcairn Drive, High Link, Highpark Crescent, Highpark Drive, Highpark Cross, Highdene Gardens, Highland Parade, Highfern Gardens, Highcliff Gardens, Highview Crescent, Highball Gardens, Highburn Gardens, and Highburn Crescent. (Improvement Committee, 23rd March 1948)." } , { "id": 1909, "pageID": "58239", "title": "Highpark Crescent", "url" : "highpark-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - Adverting to minute of the Estates Committee of 26th ultimo, the Committee approved of the following street names for the Highfield Estate: - High Pass, Highcairn Drive, High Link, Highpark Crescent, Highpark Drive, Highpark Cross, Highdene Gardens, Highland Parade, Highfern Gardens, Highcliff Gardens, Highview Crescent, Highball Gardens, Highburn Gardens, and Highburn Crescent. (Improvement Committee, 23rd March 1948)." } , { "id": 1910, "pageID": "58240", "title": "Highpark Cross", "url" : "highpark-cross", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - Adverting to minute of the Estates Committee of 26th ultimo, the Committee approved of the following street names for the Highfield Estate: - High Pass, Highcairn Drive, High Link, Highpark Crescent, Highpark Drive, Highpark Cross, Highdene Gardens, Highland Parade, Highfern Gardens, Highcliff Gardens, Highview Crescent, Highball Gardens, Highburn Gardens, and Highburn Crescent. (Improvement Committee, 23rd March 1948)." } , { "id": 1911, "pageID": "58241", "title": "Highpark Drive", "url" : "highpark-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - Adverting to minute of the Estates Committee of 26th ultimo, the Committee approved of the following street names for the Highfield Estate: - High Pass, Highcairn Drive, High Link, Highpark Crescent, Highpark Drive, Highpark Cross, Highdene Gardens, Highland Parade, Highfern Gardens, Highcliff Gardens, Highview Crescent, Highball Gardens, Highburn Gardens, and Highburn Crescent. (Improvement Committee, 23rd March 1948)." } , { "id": 1912, "pageID": "58242", "title": "Highside", "url" : "highside", "intro" : "Year approved: 1947", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1947 - - - - The committee approved of the under noted names for new streets situated at West Circular Road, the property of the Estates Committee: - Highfield Drive, Highgreen, Highside and Highway. (TIC, 17th June 1947)." } , { "id": 1913, "pageID": "58243", "title": "Highvale Gardens", "url" : "highvale-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1914, "pageID": "58244", "title": "Highview Crescent", "url" : "highview-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - Adverting to minute of the Estates Committee of 26th ultimo, the Committee approved of the following street names for the Highfield Estate: - High Pass, Highcairn Drive, High Link, Highpark Crescent, Highpark Drive, Highpark Cross, Highdene Gardens, Highland Parade, Highfern Gardens, Highcliff Gardens, Highview Crescent, Highball Gardens, Highburn Gardens, and Highburn Crescent. (Improvement Committee, 23rd March 1948)." } , { "id": 1915, "pageID": "58245", "title": "Hill Street", "url" : "hill-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “Hill Street was formerly Foundry Row. so called from Abel Hodskis, who had a foundry there. Abel may have been a son or grandson of Richard Hoskins: blacksmith, Freeman of Belfast in 1730. Earliest foundry in Belfast of which we have any record is that of Stewart Hodskis who had a foundry here prior to 1756. It was on unenclosed ground on the east side of Donegal! Street, one of the entrances to it being from the present Hill Street, then called Pot House Lane”. Origins of Belfast Street Names, John J Marshall" } , { "id": 1916, "pageID": "58246", "title": "Hillburn Park", "url" : "hillburn-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1917, "pageID": "58247", "title": "Hillcrest Gardens", "url" : "hillcrest-gardens", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Hillcrest Gardens - - - - BT5 - - - -The City Surveyor submitted memorial signed by all the owners of property in Ravenscroft Gardens, requesting that the name of that thoroughfare be changed to Hillcrest Gardens, as, they stated, confusion was caused by the similarity of the present name to the name of another thoroughfare. Resolved – That the request be acceded to. (5th November 1935).
" } , { "id": 1918, "pageID": "58248", "title": "Hillfoot Street", "url" : "hillfoot-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Hillfoot Street had had previously been called Third Avenue." } , { "id": 1919, "pageID": "58249", "title": "Hillhead Avenue", "url" : "hillhead-avenue", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Hillhead Avenue - - - - BT11 - - - -Hill Head was a farmhouse in the townland of Ballymoney. It is first mentioned under Andersonstown in the Village Directory section of the BPU Directory for 1890, occupied by William McFarland junior and William McFarland senior. However, a William McFarland (perhaps the same William senior in the aforementioned record) was recorded as a farmer at Ballymoney in the 1877 directory without mention of a house name. The name Hill Head (often written as a single word) occurs frequently as a house name across Ulster.
Hillhead Avenue is recorded in the 1967 list of streets in the directory.
" } , { "id": 1920, "pageID": "58250", "title": "Hillhead Cottages", "url" : "hillhead-cottages", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Hillhead Cottages - - - - BT11 - - - -Situated off Shaws Road, and therefore at a slight distance from the other addresses containing the name Hillhead, which are mainly located off Stewartstown Road.
Hill Head was a farmhouse in the townland of Ballymoney. It is first mentioned under Andersonstown in the Village Directory section of the BPU Directory for 1890, occupied by William McFarland junior and William McFarland senior. However, a William McFarland (perhaps the same William senior in the aforementioned record) was recorded as a farmer at Ballymoney in the 1877 directory without mention of a house name. The name Hill Head (often written as a single word) occurs frequently as a house name across Ulster.
" } , { "id": 1921, "pageID": "58251", "title": "Hillhead Court / Cúirt an Mhullaigh", "url" : "hillhead-court", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Hillhead Court / Cúirt an Mhullaigh - - - - BT11 - - - -Situated off Stewartstown Road, very close to the site of the house called Hill Head, which was marked on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey 6 map (1838-62) and named on the 3rd edition (1900-32).
Hill Head was a farmhouse in the townland of Ballymoney. It is first mentioned under Andersonstown in the Village Directory section of the BPU Directory for 1890, occupied by William McFarland junior and William McFarland senior. However, a William McFarland (perhaps the same William senior in the aforementioned record) was recorded as a farmer at Ballymoney in the 1877 directory without mention of a house name. The name Hill Head (often written as a single word) occurs frequently as a house name across Ulster.
" } , { "id": 1922, "pageID": "58252", "title": "Hillhead Crescent / Corrán an Mhullaigh", "url" : "hillhead-crescent", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Hillhead Crescent / Corrán an Mhullaigh - - - - BT11 - - - -Hill Head was a farmhouse in the townland of Ballymoney. It is first mentioned under Andersonstown in the Village Directory section of the BPU Directory for 1890, occupied by William McFarland junior and William McFarland senior. However, a William McFarland (perhaps the same William senior in the aforementioned record) was recorded as a farmer at Ballymoney in the 1877 directory without mention of a house name. The name Hill Head (often written as a single word) occurs frequently as a house name across Ulster.
The 1932 Belfast Street Directory lists Hillhead Lodge.
" } , { "id": 1923, "pageID": "58253", "title": "Hillhead Drive / Céide an Mhullaigh", "url" : "hillhead-drive", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Hillhead Drive / Céide an Mhullaigh - - - - BT11 - - - -Hill Head was a farmhouse in the townland of Ballymoney. It is first mentioned under Andersonstown in the Village Directory section of the BPU Directory for 1890, occupied by William McFarland junior and William McFarland senior. However, a William McFarland (perhaps the same William senior in the aforementioned record) was recorded as a farmer at Ballymoney in the 1877 directory without mention of a house name. The name Hill Head (often written as a single word) occurs frequently as a house name across Ulster.
The 1932 Belfast Street Directory lists Hillhead Lodge.
" } , { "id": 1924, "pageID": "58254", "title": "Hillhead Heights / Arda an Mhullaigh", "url" : "hillhead-heights", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Hillhead Heights / Arda an Mhullaigh - - - - BT11 - - - -Hill Head was a farmhouse in the townland of Ballymoney. It is first mentioned under Andersonstown in the Village Directory section of the BPU Directory for 1890, occupied by William McFarland junior and William McFarland senior. However, a William McFarland (perhaps the same William senior in the aforementioned record) was recorded as a farmer at Ballymoney in the 1877 directory without mention of a house name. The name Hill Head (often written as a single word) occurs frequently as a house name across Ulster.
Hillhead Heights is recorded in the 1967 list of streets in the directory.
" } , { "id": 1925, "pageID": "58255", "title": "Hillhead Park / Páirc an Mhullaigh", "url" : "hillhead-park", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Hillhead Park / Páirc an Mhullaigh - - - - BT11 - - - -Hill Head was a farmhouse in the townland of Ballymoney. It is first mentioned under Andersonstown in the Village Directory section of the BPU Directory for 1890, occupied by William McFarland junior and William McFarland senior. However, a William McFarland (perhaps the same William senior in the aforementioned record) was recorded as a farmer at Ballymoney in the 1877 directory without mention of a house name. The name Hill Head (often written as a single word) occurs frequently as a house name across Ulster.
Hillhead Park is recorded in the 1967 list of streets in the directory.
" } , { "id": 1926, "pageID": "58256", "title": "Hillman Close", "url" : "hillman-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1928, "pageID": "58258", "title": "Hillman Street", "url" : "hillman-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1884." } , { "id": 1929, "pageID": "58259", "title": "Hillmount Court", "url" : "hillmount-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1930, "pageID": "58260", "title": "Hillmount Gardens", "url" : "hillmount-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1931, "pageID": "58261", "title": "Hills Avenue", "url" : "hills-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Hills Avenue had previously been called Kinlough Street. " } , { "id": 1932, "pageID": "58262", "title": "Hillsborough Drive", "url" : "hillsborough-drive", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Hillsborough Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -The Marquess of Downshire was recorded in Griiffiths Valuation in 1862 as the landlord of Ballymaconaghy, one of the townlands in which Hillsborough Drive is located. This was Arthur Hill, 4th Marquess of Downshire. His residence was Hillsborough Castle.
Resolved — That on the application of the Dixon Estates Ltd., a new street on their property, situate off Woodstock Road, be named Hillsborough Street. (18th March 1913).
Submitted application, dated 19th inst., from Messrs. The Dixon Estates Ltd., to change the name of Hillsborough Street to Hillsborough Avenue.
Resolved — That Messrs. The Dixon Estates Ltd. be informed that the description Avenue cannot be applied to any street less than 50 feet in width, and that as Hillsborough Street is only 35 feet in width the Committee are prepared to agree to the name being changed to Hillsborough Drive. (27th February 1923).
History of Hillsborough Castle - Historic Royal Palaces
" } , { "id": 1933, "pageID": "58263", "title": "Hillsborough Gardens", "url" : "hillsborough-gardens", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1963", "content" : " - Hillsborough Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -The Marquess of Downshire was recorded in Griiffiths Valuation in 1862 as the landlord of Ballymaconaghy, the townland in which Hillsborough Gardens is located. This was Arthur Hill, 4th Marquess of Downshire. His residence was Hillsborough Castle.
A minute of the Housing Clearance and Redevelopment Committee of 17th of April was tabled requesting this committees approval of the name Hillsborough Gardens and Ardgowan Drive for new streets on their property at Hillsborough Drive and Ardgowan Street. On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved thereof (30th April 1963).
- Further Information - -History of Hillsborough Castle - Historic Royal Palaces
" } , { "id": 1934, "pageID": "58264", "title": "Hillsborough Parade", "url" : "hillsborough-parade", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - Hillsborough Parade - - - - BT6 - - - -The Marquess of Downshire was recorded in Griiffiths Valuation in 1862 as the landlord of Ballymaconaghy, the townland in which Hillsborough Parade is located. This was Arthur Hill, 4th Marquess of Downshire. His residence was Hillsborough Castle.
On the application of Messrs. Dixon Estates Ltd., it was Resolved – That a new street on their property situated off Castlereagh Road be named Hillsborough Parade. (16th April 1929)
- Further Information - -History of Hillsborough Castle - Historic Royal Palaces
" } , { "id": 1935, "pageID": "58265", "title": "Hillside Court", "url" : "hillside-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1936, "pageID": "58266", "title": "Hillside Crescent", "url" : "hillside-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1953", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1953 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of street names as follows: Hillside Drive, Hillside Park, Hillside Gardens and Hillside Crescent for Mr C Hutchinson. (24th November 1953)." } , { "id": 1937, "pageID": "58267", "title": "Hillside Drive", "url" : "hillside-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1953", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1953 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of street names as follows: Hillside Drive, Hillside Park, Hillside Gardens and Hillside Crescent for Mr C Hutchinson. (24th November 1953)." } , { "id": 1938, "pageID": "58268", "title": "Hillside Gardens", "url" : "hillside-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1953", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1953 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of street names as follows: Hillside Drive, Hillside Park, Hillside Gardens and Hillside Crescent for Mr C Hutchinson. (24th November 1953)." } , { "id": 1939, "pageID": "58269", "title": "Hillside Park", "url" : "hillside-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1953", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1953 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of street names as follows: Hillside Drive, Hillside Park, Hillside Gardens and Hillside Crescent for Mr C Hutchinson. (24th November 1953)." } , { "id": 1940, "pageID": "58270", "title": "Hillview Avenue", "url" : "hillview-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That Mr. J. H. Morris be informed in reply to his application of 24th August that the Committee cannot approve of the name Hillview Drive for a new street off Sandown Road, and request him to submit another name therefor. ( 31st August 1909).
" } , { "id": 1941, "pageID": "58271", "title": "Hillview Court", "url" : "hillview-court", "intro" : "F", "content" : " - - - - - -Resolved that the application of James McTier of Vermont Lodge for liberty to name a new street on his property adjoining Old Park Road Hill View Street be approved of. (26th February 1868). Hillview Street no longer exists, Hillview Road and Court are both off the Oldpark Road.
" } , { "id": 1942, "pageID": "58272", "title": "Hillview Road", "url" : "hillview-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved that the application of James McTier of Vermont Lodge for liberty to name a new street on his property adjoining Old Park Road Hill View Street be approved of. (26th February 1868). Hillview Street no longer exists, Hillview Road and Court are both off the Oldpark Road.
That Mr. H. S. Lawther be informed in reply to his letter that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the name he suggests should be substituted for Jordan Street, and request him to submit another name for the Committee’s approval. (12th November 1901)
That Mr. H. S. Lawther be informed in reply to his application of 5th inst., that if he will prepay the cost of two tile signs, the Council will be recommended to change the name Jordan Street to Enniskillen Street. (10th December 1901).
The Belfast Morning News dated Tuesday, 3 February 1880, mentions that the Improvement Committee agreed to the naming of... four new streets near Hillview ... four new streets near Hillview Street — Bourton Street, Lebanon Street, Jordan Street and Druse Street ....
" } , { "id": 1943, "pageID": "58273", "title": "Hindsdale Park", "url" : "hindsdale-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1944, "pageID": "58274", "title": "Hogarth Street", "url" : "hogarth-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of Mr. R. A. Macrory, a new street off Adam Street be named Hogarth Street and that he be requested to submit another name instead of Hubert Street as there is at present a street with an almost similar name. (20th November 1889)
" } , { "id": 1945, "pageID": "58275", "title": "Holland Crescent", "url" : "holland-crescent", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Holland Crescent - - - - BT5 - - - -It is likely that the Holland streets take their names from Holland House which appears in an advertisement for a sale of work at St Columbas Church, Knock in 1890. The owner of the house was Joseph Holland. Joseph Hollands name later appears in a death notice for his 18 year old daughter Clara on 15 November 1899. In online research, there were suggestions that Clara Road was named after the young woman.
According to Ros Davies, Joseph Holland was a stonemason, artist, antique dealer, landlord and landowner of 800 acres of East Belfast. He died in 1900 in Cherryville Cottage, Sandown Rd (rosdavies.com).
Resolved - That the names Holland Crescent, Holland Gardens and Holland Parade be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Samuel Nelson, situated off Holland Drive. (18th March 1930)
" } , { "id": 1946, "pageID": "58276", "title": "Holland Drive", "url" : "holland-drive", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Holland Drive - - - - BT5 - - - -It is likely that the Holland streets take their names from Holland House which appears in an advertisement for a sale of work at St Columbas Church, Knock in 1890. The owner of the house was Joseph Holland. Joseph Hollands name later appears in a death notice for his 18 year old daughter Clara on 15 November 1899. In online research, there were suggestions that Clara Road was named after the young woman.
According to Ros Davies, Joseph Holland was a stonemason, artist, antique dealer, landlord and landowner of 800 acres of East Belfast. He died in 1900 in Cherryville Cottage, Sandown Rd (rosdavies.com).
Holland Drive in part had previously been called Ervine Street. Resolved - That the name Holland Drive be approved for a new street on Mrs. Ida Barrons property, situated off Upper Newtownards Road. (4th March 1930)
" } , { "id": 1947, "pageID": "58277", "title": "Holland Gardens", "url" : "holland-gardens", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Holland Gardens - - - - BT5 - - - -It is likely that the Holland streets take their names from Holland House which appears in an advertisement for a sale of work at St Columbas Church, Knock in 1890. The owner of the house was Joseph Holland. Joseph Hollands name later appears in a death notice for his 18 year old daughter Clara on 15 November 1899. In online research, there were suggestions that Clara Road was named after the young woman.
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Resolved - That the names Holland Crescent, Holland Gardens and Holland Parade be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Samuel Nelson, situated off Holland Drive. (18th March 1930)
" } , { "id": 1948, "pageID": "58278", "title": "Holland Park", "url" : "holland-park", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Holland Park - - - - BT5 - - - -It is likely that the Holland streets take their names from Holland House which appears in an advertisement for a sale of work at St Columbas Church, Knock in 1890. The owner of the house was Joseph Holland. Joseph Hollands name later appears in a death notice for his 18 year old daughter Clara on 15 November 1899. In online research, there were suggestions that Clara Road was named after the young woman.
According to Ros Davies, Joseph Holland was a stonemason, artist, antique dealer, landlord and landowner of 800 acres of East Belfast. He died in 1900 in Cherryville Cottage, Sandown Rd (rosdavies.com).
" } , { "id": 1949, "pageID": "58279", "title": "Hollycroft Avenue", "url" : "hollycroft-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Hollycroft Avenue had previously been called Hollyrood Avenue." } , { "id": 1950, "pageID": "58280", "title": "Hollymount", "url" : "hollymount", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1951, "pageID": "58281", "title": "Hollymount Court", "url" : "hollymount-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1952, "pageID": "58282", "title": "Holmdene Gardens / Gairdíní Holmdene", "url" : "holmdene-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT14 - - - -Change of Street Names, Glenard Estate. The City Surveyor reported with reference to an application received from Glenard Estates, Ltd. that the names of certain thoroughfares on Glenard Estate be changed and intimated that the owners of property concerned were agreeable to the proposal. Resolved -That the undernoted changes be approved and that the City Surveyor be instructed to communicate with Glenard Estates, Ltd. with a view to their meeting the cost of altering the street name plates and the numbers of premises. Portion of Glenard Drive from Berwick Road to Ardglen Crescent New Name Holmdene Gardens. (25th January 1938)
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in April 2024.
" } , { "id": 1953, "pageID": "58283", "title": "Holmes Street", "url" : "holmes-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1954, "pageID": "58284", "title": "Holyrood", "url" : "holyrood", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1955, "pageID": "58285", "title": "Holywood Road", "url" : "holywood-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That Mr. R. Fitzsimmons be informed, in reply to his letter of 7th Inst., that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the name Waterville Avenue for a street off Holywood Road, the name being similar to one in another part of the city, and request that he will get the owners to submit another name therefor. (21st March 1900).
That Mr R. Fitzsimmons of the Belfast Bank be informed in reply to his letter of 26th ult. that the Committee cannot see their way to vary their decision regarding the naming of new street off Holywood Road and will proceed to name the street if the owners do not without further delay submit a suitable name therefor. (2nd May 1900).
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" } , { "id": 1958, "pageID": "58288", "title": "Hopedene Mews", "url" : "hopedene-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1959, "pageID": "58289", "title": "Hopefield Avenue", "url" : "hopefield-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1871", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1871 - - - -Hopefield Avenue takes its name from Hopefield, a nineteenth-century house or estate shown on Ordnance Survey maps of the area. The house stood on ground later subdivided for residential development, with the name retained for the new street. Hopefield (Antrim Road) Thomas Sinclair; office and stores Tomb Street is listed in the Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster (1865-1866)
The committee have granted permission to Messrs. Thomas Martin and Andrew Wright to name a new street running from Antrim Road to Cavehill Road Hopefield Avenue. (Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 02 December 1871).
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 1960, "pageID": "58290", "title": "Hopewell Avenue", "url" : "hopewell-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - From The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1858-1859." } , { "id": 1961, "pageID": "58291", "title": "Hopewell Crescent", "url" : "hopewell-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Hopewell Street features in the 1858 BSD with the listing five small houses." } , { "id": 1962, "pageID": "58292", "title": "Hopewell Place", "url" : "hopewell-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -
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" } , { "id": 1963, "pageID": "58293", "title": "Hopewell Square", "url" : "hopewell-square", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1964, "pageID": "58294", "title": "Horn Drive / Céide Binne", "url" : "horn-drive", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Horn Drive / Céide Binne - - - - BT11 - - - -Named after Horn Head, a peninsula abounding in cliffs situated north of Dunfanaghy in Co. Donegal. The modern Irish name of the peninsula is Corrán Binne, meaning hook of the cliff. The English name, Horn Head, is not a straightforward translation. Horn seems to be an approximate anglicisation of corrán.
There is a good case for rendering Horn Drive as Céide Chorrán Binne, which was the form adopted by the Northern Ireland Place-Name Project for the street-names project funded by Foras na Gaeilge in 2005-06.
- Further Information - -Horn Head - photo by Joseph Mischyshyn
" } , { "id": 1965, "pageID": "58295", "title": "Horn Walk / Siúlán Binne", "url" : "horn-walk", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Horn Walk / Siúlán Binne - - - - BT11 - - - -Named after Horn Head, a peninsula abounding in cliffs situated north of Dunfanaghy in Co. Donegal. The modern Irish name of the peninsula is Corrán Binne, meaning hook of the cliff. The English name, Horn Head, is not a straightforward translation. Horn seems to be an approximate anglicisation of corrán.
There is a good case for rendering Horn Walk as Siúlán Chorrán Binne, which was the form adopted by the Northern Ireland Place-Name Project for the street-names project funded by Foras na Gaeilge in 2005-06.
- Further Information - -Horn Head - photo by Joseph Mischyshyn
" } , { "id": 1966, "pageID": "58296", "title": "Hornby Crescent", "url" : "hornby-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1967, "pageID": "58297", "title": "Hornby Parade", "url" : "hornby-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1968, "pageID": "58298", "title": "Hornby Street", "url" : "hornby-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1969, "pageID": "58299", "title": "Horseshoe Court", "url" : "horseshoe-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1970, "pageID": "58300", "title": "Houston Court", "url" : "houston-court", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Houston Court - - - - BT5 - - - -The surname Houston is prominent in the history of Belfast. In Griffiths Valuation in 1862 John Houston was recorded as the landlord of the nearby townland of Multyhogy. His residence was Orangefield, located in the same townland.
" } , { "id": 1971, "pageID": "58301", "title": "Houston Drive", "url" : "houston-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “John Holmes Houston, was a partner in the Belfast Banking Company and lived on the Orangefield estate with his wife, Eliza, and his cousin. The family home was situated at the end of what is now Houston Park and the estate extended to almost 300 acres.” Aidan Campbell - ‘Castlereagh Updated’ book published in October 2017. " } , { "id": 1972, "pageID": "58302", "title": "Houston Gardens", "url" : "houston-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1973, "pageID": "58303", "title": "Houston Park", "url" : "houston-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “John Holmes Houston, was a partner in the Belfast Banking Company and lived on the Orangefield estate with his wife, Eliza, and his cousin. The family home was situated at the end of what is now Houston Park and the estate extended to almost 300 acres.” Aidan Campbell - ‘Castlereagh Updated’ book published in October 2017. " } , { "id": 1974, "pageID": "58304", "title": "Houston Road", "url" : "houston-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1975, "pageID": "58305", "title": "Howard Street", "url" : "howard-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Howard Street was originally Henrietta Street. The 1842-43 edition of Martin's Belfast Directory lists it in the name of streets with a reference to Cromac. Howard Street in Glasgow was called after the philanthropist and prison reformer John Howard (2 September 1726 – 20 January 1790). The House of Correction was at 42-58 and was opened in 1818 “for the confinement of felons and disorderly persons to hard labour etc.” Over the front door were the words: “Within amend, without beware”." } , { "id": 1976, "pageID": "58306", "title": "Howard Street South", "url" : "howard-street-south", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1977, "pageID": "58307", "title": "Hoylake Park", "url" : "hoylake-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - -Joanmount estate was developed by Sir William Frederick Neill (1889-1960), an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician. He was Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1946 to 1949 and MP for North Belfast from 1945 to 1950. Neill bought the land from Cliftonville Golf Club, which was thereby reduced from 18 holes to 9 holes, and he named the estate after his daughter Joan. Some of the streets in Joanmount were named after places in Great Britain - Hoylake, Formby, Meyrick, Coombehill and Prestwick. From the blog of Nelson McCausland. Resolved - That the following names for new street be approved: Hoylake Park, Formby Park, Wallasey Park and Prestwick Drive, for new streets off Oldpark Road on the property of Mr. W. Neill. (IC, 20th January 1936).
This is the same W.F. Neill: Mr. W. F. Neill, the well-known estate agent in Donegall Street, has acquired on behalf of a company, preliminary building developments, the extensive area of land owned by the Old Park Print Works, including the ground and ground rents. The estate comprises some 75 acres, 20 of which have previously been developed by the erection of house property. The deal has been effected under conditions of resale to the Print Work Co. of their own works, which cover some 20 acres. The balance of 32 or 33 acres will be developed by the erection of villa property ranging from £350 to £7OO per house. The provision of new housing and the incidental employment which the building operations will provide are gratifying aspects this latest deal in North Belfast. (Northern Whig - Saturday 01 April 1933)
- Further Information - -Street Name | Golf Club | Golf Club Address | Year Established |
Sunningdale | Sunningdale Golf Club | Berkshire, England | 1901 |
Meyrick | Meyrick Park Golf Club | Dorset, England | 1894 |
Coombe Hill | Coombe Hill Golf Club | Surrey, England | 1911 |
Prestwick | Prestwick Golf Club | Ayrshire, Scotland | 1851 |
Wallasey | Wallasey Golf Club | Wirral, England | 1891 |
Formby | Formby Golf Club | Liverpool, England | 1884 |
Hoylake | Royal Liverpool Golf Club | Hoylake, England | 1869 |
In 1839 Benjamin Disraeli (afterwards Earl of Beaconsfield) married the widow of his Parliamentary colleague, Wyndham Lewis. By this marriage he became owner of Hughenden Manor, which was the country seat up till his death. From the manor this street is named (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 03/03/1941). Hughenden is in Buckinghamshire, England.
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" } , { "id": 1980, "pageID": "58310", "title": "Hughes Court", "url" : "hughes-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 1981, "pageID": "58311", "title": "Hugo Street / Sráid Hugo", "url" : "hugo-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Hugo Street / Sráid Hugo - - - - BT12 - - - - “Resolved that on the application of Mr Frank Kerr a new street on his property situate off Falls Road be named Hugo Street”. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 2nd February 1898. According to the obituary for Fr Hugo Kerr it would seem his father Frank who was a well known solicitor and living in Clondara House called this street after him. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1899. - Further information - -Extract from a brief account of Fr. Hugo Kerr (1895-1986) by Fr. Paddy O’Donnell, CSsR.
Hugo Kerr was born on 7 September 1895 at Clondara House, Falls Road, Belfast. Clondara is now the parochial house of St. John’s Parish. His mother Isabella Magee was a native of Belfast; his father Frank came from Dromore, Co. Down. They had six children. The eldest Nellie became a Good Shepherd nun in Belfast where she died in 1960. Frank the second child became a diocesan priest and died in 1967 as parish priest of Saint Malachy’s, Belfast, and Dean of the Diocese. Mary died in 1914 at the early age of 30 after a long illness. Jack and Jim were killed in the Great War. Jack was in the Australian infantry and died near Bepaume on 20 March 1917. A year later Jim was killed near St. Quentin. He was a Lieutenant in the Royal Irish Rifles. The youngest of the Kerr family was baptised in St. Paul’s by Fr. McArdle and christened Hugh. The names of the Kerr family are carved on the Celtic cross in Hannahstown cemetery near the city where rest father, mother and daughter Nellie.
When baby Hugh, also called Huety and Hugo, was seven months old the family moved to Myrtlefield Park where they lived at the corner of the Malone Road in a house that still stands. After Hugo left home they moved down the street to No. 52 to a house which today is called Kerr Hall and was then called Altafort.
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Fr. Kerr’s father, Frank Kerr (1857-1933), deserves more than a passing mention. When he died on October 3rd 1933 the IRISH NEWS described him as one of the most notable figures in legal and Catholic history in Belfast. He was the first Catholic town councillor in the city. For more than forty years he served as a solicitor. He took part in many important transactions, particularly with regard to the acquisition of Catholic property in the city. He purchased a considerable amount of property for himself, a share of which he gave tor the erection of the church and schools of St. John’s Parish. Near this church Frank Kerr built two streets – still there – which he suitably called Hugo and Clondara.
He donated a stained glass window to St. John’s Church which the people called Glorious Devon. Why? The first Irish Hospital Sweepstake was on the Manchester November Handicap (1930). The winner of the race was Glorious Devon and the winning ticket was drawn by three Belfast men. Frank |Kerr acted on their behalf legally. Hence the name of his window. It is still there though unmarked.
Frank Kerr willed his extensive property to the church. In practice this meant the three institutions to which his children belonged, namely, the Diocese, the Good Shepherds and the Redemptorists. This property was held by a Limited Company called the Myrtlefield Estate. It was invested and yielded a yearly revenue. The estate consisted of 11½ acres of the Bog Meadows, the exclusive area of Myrtlefield and Maryville, three houses in Clonard Street and the area around Hugo Street and Clondara Street.
" } , { "id": 1982, "pageID": "58312", "title": "Humber Court", "url" : "humber-court", "intro" : "Year approved: 1983", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1983 - - - - That the application of Messrs Thomas Dixon and Sons for permission to name five streets in Ballymacarrett ‘Dee Street’, Humber Street, Trent [?] Street, Mersey Street, and Severn Street be granted. (TIC, 26 November 1873) The name Humber Street is no longer in use. A Belfast City Council committee has backed down over the naming of a new street in east Belfast. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive had requested that a new development off Medway Street be named Humber Court. But the council’s technical services committee rejected this in favour of the old Humber Street. The Executive hit back by pointing out to the committee that the name Humber had been retained to give an element of historical identity to the new development. It also said “court” had been chosen primarily because the new development was designed with all houses fronting a pedestrian-only courtvard. The Executive claimed the term “street” had been disregarded as “inappropriate”” because of the “non-linear” nature of the design and because a small portion of the old Humber Street still existed. It said the postal authorities had been consulted and were in agreement with the proposed name — Humber Court. The committee has now decided to rescind its previous decision and has agreed with the Executive's proposal. Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 31 December 1983. That the application of Messrs Thomas Dixon and Sons for permission to name five streets in Ballymacarrett ‘Dee Street’, Humber Street, Trent [?] Mersey Street, and Severn Street be granted. (TIC, 26 November 1873) " } , { "id": 1983, "pageID": "58313", "title": "Hunt Street", "url" : "hunt-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “On the application of owners of property, your committee have named two new streets off Crimea Street. Rusholme Street' and Hazelfield Street; and four new streets off the Albertbridge Road and Newtownards Road, Hemp Street,”Hunt Street’, Hind Street, and “Hart Street: and three new streets off the Albertbridge Road, Chamberlain Street, Montrose Street. and Vicarage Street.’ Belfast News-Letter - Wednesday 02 November 1887" } , { "id": 1984, "pageID": "58314", "title": "Hunter Park", "url" : "hunter-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That Mr. P. Laverty, of Donegall Street, on behalf of all the owners of property be informed, in reply to his verbal application, that this Committee will recommend the Council to change the name of Hilland Street to Armoy Street, on his paying the cost of the new name plates required. (1st July 1902).
Read letter, dated 15th inst., from Mr. Chas. A. Hinds, asking, on behalf of owners of property in Armoy Street, to have the name of that street changed to Hunter Street, and referred to the Surveyor for report. (16th January 1912).
The Surveyor reported on application of Mr. Chas. A. Hinds on behalf of owners of property in Armoy Street to have the name of that street changed to Hunter Street, and it was Moved by Councillor Shaw, Seconded by Councillor Irvine, and Resolved – That the Council be recommended to sanction the changing of the name of Armoy Street to Hunter Street, with a view to improving the character of the street. (23rd January 1912).
" } , { "id": 1985, "pageID": "58315", "title": "Hurst Park", "url" : "hurst-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - Hurst Park - - - - BT12 - - - -Date of naming: c. 1855–1856
Earliest record:
Hurst Street is first mentioned in the Belfast Mercury on 16 October 1856, listed among new streets recently laid out or about to be built.
Mapping evidence:
The street appears on the Ordnance Survey Second Edition map (surveyed late 1850s, published 1858–62), shown just south of Mill Lane and beside the Saltwater Bridge. This confirms that it had been laid out and named by the time of that survey, making it one of the newest additions to the expanding Sandy Row district at the end of the 1850s.
Development context:
Hurst Street was created during the rapid mid-Victorian growth of the Sandy Row and Linfield area, when small terraces and courts were being added on former rope-walk and mill lands. Its neat rectangular plan reflects speculative working-class housing typical of the period.
Name origin:
While no local Hurst family is known, the name likely followed the fashion of the day for short, solid English surnames that conveyed respectability. Belfast builders of the 1850s often borrowed such names from the wider British civic milieu to lend character and status to new developments.
Summary:
Hurst Street was planned around 1855–56, first mapped by 1858–60, and fully established by the early 1860s — a product of Sandy Row’s late-industrial expansion and of the mid-Victorian trend for respectable, English-sounding street names in Protestant working-class districts.
That on the application of Mr R A Macrory, a new street off Duncairn Gardens be named Ilchester Street and a new street from Edlingham Street to Hallidays Road Upper Mervue Street and that Mr Macrory be requested to submit arnother name in lieu of Hans Street. (21st August 1889).
The Northern Whig on 5th July 1881 contained details of a Statutory note to Creditors following the death of Adam John Macrory who died at Duncairn aforesaid, on the 28th day of March, 1881, and probate of whose will was granted to Edmund Macrory of Ilchester Gardens, in the County of Middlesex, Barrister-at-Law.
An earlier notice in the Belfast Newsletter on Monday, January 12, 1852 gave details of Edmund Macrory, Esq. A.B., T.C.D., second son of Adam John Macrory, of Duncairn, in the county of Antrim, Esq. offering himself to be called to the bar.
It would seem that the name Ilchester Street comes from Edmund Macrorys address in Middlesex.
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" } , { "id": 1995, "pageID": "58325", "title": "Imperial Drive", "url" : "imperial-drive", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Imperial Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -Submitted application of Mr. Thos. McKee of 146 Ravenhill Avenue to name a new street off Ravenhill Avenue at his property Imperial Drive. Resolved That the name be approved of. (13th October 1925).
" } , { "id": 1996, "pageID": "58326", "title": "Imperial Street", "url" : "imperial-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Imperial Street - - - - BT6 - - - - Imperial Street Application of the owner on his property situate between Roseberry Road and Killowen Street be named Imperial Street. 17th August 1898. " } , { "id": 1997, "pageID": "58327", "title": "Ina Street", "url" : "ina-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1901", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1901 - - - - That on the application of the owner Mr. W. A. Maneely four new streets on property situate off Dee Street be named 'Lelia Street', 'Ina Street', 'Pansey Street' and 'Julia Street'. (Improvement Commmittee, 12th November 1901). " } , { "id": 1998, "pageID": "58328", "title": "India Street", "url" : "india-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1868", "content" : " - India Street - - - - BT7 - - - -The application of Messrs James P Corry and Alexander Leckey for permission to name the new street leading from Fitzroy Avenue* India Street was granted. (21 October 1868). *The report in the Northern Whig on Tuesday 03 November 1868 refers to the new street off Botanic Avenue.
" } , { "id": 1999, "pageID": "58329", "title": "Indiana Avenue", "url" : "indiana-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2000, "pageID": "58330", "title": "Ingledale Park", "url" : "ingledale-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - 1943 Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 2001, "pageID": "58331", "title": "Inglewood Court", "url" : "inglewood-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2002, "pageID": "58332", "title": "Inishmore Crescent", "url" : "inishmore-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Inishmore is the largest of the Aran Islands in Galway Bay." } , { "id": 2003, "pageID": "58333", "title": "Inishowen Drive", "url" : "inishowen-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2004, "pageID": "58334", "title": "Innisfayle Drive", "url" : "innisfayle-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1962", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1962 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the naming of a new street as follows: Off Donegal Park Ave for Mr J A Davenport - Innisfayle Drive. (Tuesday 6th March 1962). " } , { "id": 2005, "pageID": "58335", "title": "Innisfayle Gardens", "url" : "innisfayle-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved that the name ‘Innisfayle Gardens’ be approved for a new street off Donegall Park Avenue on the property of Messrs. H. and J. Martin Ltd. (IC 11th February 1936)" } , { "id": 2006, "pageID": "58336", "title": "Innisfayle Park / Páirc Inis Fáil", "url" : "innisfayle-park", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Innisfayle Park / Páirc Inis Fáil - - - - BT15 - - - -Resolved that the names Strathmore Park, Strathmore Park South, Strathmore Park North and Innisfayle Park be approved for new streets on the property of Messers James M. Barton and Sons situated off Antrim Road... (23rd October 1934). On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the following street names were approved: Innisfayle Park (Continuation of) and Waterloo Park (Continuation of) for Messrs JH Barton and Sons. (25th October 1955).
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in April 2024.
" } , { "id": 2007, "pageID": "58337", "title": "Innisfayle Pass", "url" : "innisfayle-pass", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the street names recommended by the Estates Committee on 25th March last in respect to Edenvale and Parkmount Estates as follows: Edenvale: Edenvale Crescent, Edenvale Park, Edenvale Gardens. Parkmount: - Parkmount Parade, Parkmount Terrace, Parkmount Place, Parkmount Lane, Parkmount Way, Parkmount Pass, Parkmount Gardens (continuation of) Innisfayle Pass, Innisfayle Gardens (continuation of). (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1948)." } , { "id": 2008, "pageID": "58338", "title": "Innisfayle Road", "url" : "innisfayle-road", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - -Resolved, That on the application of the owners Messrs R. S. Allen & others, two new streets on their property situate off Antrim Road near Parkmount, be named Parkmount Road and Innisfayle Road. TIC 16th February 1898.
" } , { "id": 2009, "pageID": "58339", "title": "Institution Place", "url" : "institution-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Your Committee have arranged with Mr. Arthur Hamill, J.P., to close Institution court, and for an exchange of ground to widen Galway street for portion of the site of Institution court. This will effect a desirable sanitary improvement. (27th Jan 1897).
" } , { "id": 2010, "pageID": "58340", "title": "Inver Avenue", "url" : "inver-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2012, "pageID": "58342", "title": "Inverary Avenue", "url" : "inverary-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owners of property a new street ... near Sydenham Station named Deveney Street... (4th March 1902).
A letter was read from Mr. Robert Davies, of Laurel Villa, Sydenham, objecting to the name Deveney Street for a street near Sydenham Station, and Councillor Wilroy undertook to have an application to change the name of the street signed by all the owners of property and submit same to the Committee. (22nd July 1902).
Resolved — That on the application of the owners of property the name of Deveney Street be changed to Deveney Drive. (19th August 1902).
Mr. Joseph Gilland attended on behalf of Mr. Maginnis and protested against the Committee’s action in changing the name of Deveney Street to Inverary Avenue, and he was informed that the change had been made in response to a memorial signed by owners of property and residents in the street. (8th March 1904).
" } , { "id": 2013, "pageID": "58343", "title": "Inverary Drive", "url" : "inverary-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -A memorial from owners and residents in Devenney Street to have the name of that street changed having been considered, it was resolved that the Council be recommended to alter the name of the street to Inverary Drive. (16th December 1902).
" } , { "id": 2014, "pageID": "58344", "title": "Inverary Wood", "url" : "inverary-wood", "intro" : "Year approved: 2003", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2003 - - - - The Health and Environmental Services Committee, on Monday, 9th June, 2003 approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets: Cloghan Mews Off Cloghan Gardens for Coogan & Co. Architects. " } , { "id": 2015, "pageID": "58345", "title": "Inverleith Drive", "url" : "inverleith-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1949", "content" : " - Inverleith Drive - - - - Year approved: 1949 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee. Ashfield Estate : Ashmount Park, Ashmount Grove, Ashbrook Drive, Ashbrook Crescent, Ashford Green, Ashmount Place (gables only fronting thereto), Ashburn Green. Glendhu Estate : Glenloch Gardens, Glenluce Drive, Glenluce Green, Glendhu Park, Glenlea Park and Glenlea Grove. Inverary Estate : Inverleith Drive, Invernook Park, Inveresk Parade, Inverwood Gardens, Inverlith Parade (gables only fronting thereto). The names recommended by the Special Housing Committee for streets on the Summerhill Estate were referred to the City Surveyor for report. (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
" } , { "id": 2016, "pageID": "58346", "title": "Invernook Drive", "url" : "invernook-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2017, "pageID": "58347", "title": "Invernook Park", "url" : "invernook-park", "intro" : "Year approved:1949", "content" : " - Invernook Park - - - - Year approved:1949 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee. Ashfield Estate : Ashmount Park, Ashmount Grove, Ashbrook Drive, Ashbrook Crescent, Ashford Green, Ashmount Place (gables only fronting thereto), Ashburn Green. Glendhu Estate : Glenloch Gardens, Glenluce Drive, Glenluce Green, Glendhu Park, Glenlea Park and Glenlea Grove. Inverary Estate : Inverleith Drive, Invernook Park, Inveresk Parade, Inverwood Gardens, Inverlith Parade (gables only fronting thereto). The names recommended by the Special Housing Committee for streets on the Summerhill Estate were referred to the City Surveyor for report. (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
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" } , { "id": 2019, "pageID": "58349", "title": "Inverwood Gardens", "url" : "inverwood-gardens", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1949", "content" : " - Inverwood Gardens - - - - BT4 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the following street names as suggested by the Special Housing Committee. Ashfield Estate : Ashmount Park, Ashmount Grove, Ashbrook Drive, Ashbrook Crescent, Ashford Green, Ashmount Place (gables only fronting thereto), Ashburn Green. Glendhu Estate : Glenloch Gardens, Glenluce Drive, Glenluce Green, Glendhu Park, Glenlea Park and Glenlea Grove. Inverary Estate : Inverleith Drive, Invernook Park, Inveresk Parade, Inverwood Gardens, Inverlith Parade (gables only fronting thereto). The names recommended by the Special Housing Committee for streets on the Summerhill Estate were referred to the City Surveyor for report. (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1949).
" } , { "id": 2020, "pageID": "58350", "title": "Ireton Street", "url" : "ireton-street", "intro" : "BT7; first appears: 1877 (BPUD)", "content" : " - Ireton Street - - - - First appears: 1877 BPUD - - - -Ireton Street was called Henry Ireton (1611-1651) who became a general in Oliver Cromwells army. He married Cromwells daughter Bridget. The next street to Ireton Street is Cromwell Street.
- Further Information - -https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/ireton_henry.shtml
" } , { "id": 2021, "pageID": "58351", "title": "Iris Close / Clós na Seileastar", "url" : "iris-close", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Iris Close / Clós na Seileastar - - - - BT12 - - - -Derived from Iris Street, which was named earlier, in 1896. Part of a floral theme discernible in many of the streets off Springfield Road. It is not one of those listed by John J. Marshall in his article Belfast’s Permanent Floral Display, Belfast Telegraph, 28/02/1941.
" } , { "id": 2022, "pageID": "58352", "title": "Iris Court / Cúirt na Seileastar", "url" : "iris-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Iris Court / Cúirt na Seileastar - - - - BT12 - - - -Derived from Iris Street, which was named earlier, in 1896. Part of a floral theme discernible in many of the streets off Springfield Road. It is not one of those listed by John J. Marshall in his article Belfast’s Permanent Floral Display, Belfast Telegraph, 28/02/1941.
" } , { "id": 2023, "pageID": "58353", "title": "Iris Drive / Céide na Seileastar", "url" : "iris-drive", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Iris Drive / Céide na Seileastar - - - - BT12 - - - -Derived from Iris Street, which was named earlier, in 1896. Part of a floral theme discernible in many of the streets off Springfield Road. It is not one of those listed by John J. Marshall in his article Belfast’s Permanent Floral Display, Belfast Telegraph, 28/02/1941.
Resolved that the name Iris Drive be approved for new Street on grounds off Springfield Avenue, the property of Mr. James McKibben. (9th October 1934).
" } , { "id": 2024, "pageID": "58354", "title": "Iris Grove / Garrán na Seileastar", "url" : "iris-grove", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Iris Grove / Garrán na Seileastar - - - - BT12 - - - -Derived from Iris Street, which was named earlier, in 1896. Part of a floral theme discernible in many of the streets off Springfield Road. It is not one of those listed by John J. Marshall in his article Belfast’s Permanent Floral Display, Belfast Telegraph, 28/02/1941.
" } , { "id": 2025, "pageID": "58355", "title": "Iris Mews / Eachlann na Seileastar", "url" : "iris-mews", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Iris Mews / Eachlann na Seileastar - - - - BT12 - - - -Derived from Iris Street, which was named earlier, in 1896. Part of a floral theme discernible in many of the streets off Springfield Road. It is not one of those listed by John J. Marshall in his article Belfast’s Permanent Floral Display, Belfast Telegraph, 28/02/1941.
" } , { "id": 2026, "pageID": "58356", "title": "Iris Street / Sráid na Seileastar", "url" : "iris-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1896", "content" : " - Iris Street / Sráid na Seileastar - - - - BT12 - - - -Part of a floral theme discernible in many of the streets off Springfield Road. It is not one of those listed by John J. Marshall in his article Belfast’s Permanent Floral Display, Belfast Telegraph, 28/02/1941.
That on the application of the owner, Mr. Edward Hughes, two new streets situate off Springfield Road leading to Cavendish Street, be named Crocus Street and Violet Street, and that he be requested to submit another name instead of St. Paul Street, as there is a St. Paul Street in another part of the City.
(28th January 1891).
That on the application of the owners Messrs Bernard Hughes & Co., a new street on their property situate off Springfield Road be named Iris Street. (7th October 1896).
" } , { "id": 2027, "pageID": "58357", "title": "Iris Walk / Siúlán na Seileastar", "url" : "iris-walk", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Iris Walk / Siúlán na Seileastar - - - - BT12 - - - -Derived from Iris Street, which was named earlier, in 1896. Part of a floral theme discernible in many of the streets off Springfield Road. It is not one of those listed by John J. Marshall in his article Belfast’s Permanent Floral Display, Belfast Telegraph, 28/02/1941.
" } , { "id": 2028, "pageID": "58358", "title": "Irwell Court / Cúirt Irwell ", "url" : "irwell-court", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1872", "content" : " - Irwell Court / Cúirt Irwell - - - - BT12 - - - - “The application from Messrs Gamble and Shillington and Co. to name 3 new streets on their property on Falls Road as follows was granted: the street parallel to and nearest Broadway ‘Braemar Street’; the street parallel to there? [editor’s note - handwriting was very hard to decipher] and nearest to … [editor’s note - handwriting was very hard to decipher] mill? ‘Thames Street’, and the street at right angles to all these and nearest their works ‘Irwell Court’. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 17th January 1872. " } , { "id": 2029, "pageID": "58359", "title": "Irwin Avenue", "url" : "irwin-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Letter read, dated 28th March, from Mr. John Shaw, re name of Irwin Avenue. Resolved – That the letter be referred to the Surveyor for report. (7th April 1908).
The Surveyor reported that the new street off Upper Newtownards Road recently named Irvine Avenue was known by the owners and residents as Irwin Avenue, and he was authorised to adopt the latter as the official name. (14th April 1908).
" } , { "id": 2030, "pageID": "58360", "title": "Irwin Crescent", "url" : "irwin-crescent", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Irwin Crescent - - - - BT4 - - - -On the application of Mr. James H. Barton, Jr., it was Resolved – That the name Irwin Crescent be approved of for a new street on his property situate off Irwin Avenue. (24th February 1925)
" } , { "id": 2031, "pageID": "58361", "title": "Irwin Drive", "url" : "irwin-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1924", "content" : " - Irwin Drive - - - - BT4 - - - -... an application by Messrs Samuel Duffin and James H. Barton to name a new street on their property situate off Irwin Avenue Irwin Drive was also granted. (26th February 1924).
" } , { "id": 2032, "pageID": "58362", "title": "Isadore Avenue", "url" : "isadore-avenue", "intro" : "BT13; year first appears: 1923", "content" : " - Isadore Avenue - - - - BT13 - - - -Isadore Avenue was named by members of the family of James Mackie and Sons, a textile machinery engineering plant and foundry. It was named after two daughters, Isabelle who was the daughter of James Mackie (The Boss as he was known in the family) and Elizabeth Louise Doreen Mackie, who was known as Doreen, the daughter of his brother Tom (who went on to become Chairman of the eponymous firm). This information was confirmed by Peter Mackie a descendent of the Mackies.
Submitted application from Messrs James Mackie & Sons Ltd., for the approval of the names – Albert Crescent, Albert Drive, Albert Avenue, Albert Road, and Albert Highway – for new streets on their property situate off Springfield Road; ... the Surveyor was instructed to request Messrs Mackie and ...to submit other names for the respective streets. (21st June 1921)
Submitted application from Messrs. James Mackie & Sons to name a new street on their property at Springfield Road Isadore Avenue.
Resolved — That as this will be the main thoroughfare from Ballygomartin Road to Springfield Road the name Isadore Avenue be approved. (2nd August 1921).
" } , { "id": 2033, "pageID": "58363", "title": "Ishbel Avenue", "url" : "ishbel-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “Creighton Boyd Architects have made an application for two new streets which are being developed on the site of the former Belvoir hospital. They have advised that the names they have proposed demonstrate a very strong link to the site and create the opportunity to introduce new names to an area that is seeking to also develop a new identity and future. Lady Ishbel Avenue has been proposed for the first choice for the main street leading into the development, the reason being that Lady Ishbel opened the former fever hospital on the site in 1906. The architect was reluctant to submit a second choice, the clear preference being Lady Ishbel Avenue. However, if the Council felt that the prefix “Lady” was totally unacceptable then the second preference would be Ishbel Avenue. Haddo Street was proposed by the applicant, as Lady Ishbel, also known as Lady Aberdeen, divided her time between London and her Scottish estate in Aberdeenshire due to her political obligations. They called their Scottish home Haddo House and it was there that Lady Aberdeen began her involvement with social reforms. Haddo Street is the first choice with Haddo Drive as the second choice. The third choice is Ishbel Drive”. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 12th January, 2016)" } , { "id": 2034, "pageID": "58364", "title": "Ishbel Gardens", "url" : "ishbel-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 2023", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2023 - - - - The developer (Belvoir Park LLP) has proposed Ishbel Gardens and advised that the name is connected to the history of the area. Lady Ishbel founded the original hospital which was built on this site. The developer did not wish to propose a second or third choice for the development. (Minutes of the People and Communities Committee, 7th February, 2017). “Lady Ishbel was involved in medical organisations such as the Women’s National Health Association of Ireland.” Minutes of the People and Communities Committee, 10th January, 2023.https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/h/ishbelhamiltongordon.html" } , { "id": 2035, "pageID": "58365", "title": "Island Street", "url" : "island-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -
Workman Street later became Island Street according to James Patton in his book on Ballymacarrett. [after Queen’s/Dargan Island].
[Methuen Street was off Island Street].
Mr. W. M. Carson and Mr. R. D. Bell attended and handed in a memorial from property owners in Hollywood Street asking that the name of that street be changed, and the deputation having given their reasons therefor, and the Committee being satisfied therewith, it was. Resolved that the Council be recommended to change the name of the street to Methuen Street.
(31st January 1900)
Possibly named after the townland of Islandbawn, Co. Tipperary. A possible link with one of three townlands named Islandbane located in Cos. Antrim and Down must also be borne in mind, given that all these places have the same Irish derivation, An tOileán Bán, the white/grassy island. Note that all are inland townlands. The name probably refers to a fertile grassy area surrounded by bog or marshy terrain rather than an island in the sea or a lake.
Resolved that the following names for new streets be approved: ...Islandbawn Drive For a new street off Falls Road on the property of Mr Edward Shields. ...(22nd May 1934).
" } , { "id": 2037, "pageID": "58367", "title": "Islandbawn Street / Sráid an Oileáin Bháin", "url" : "islandbawn-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Islandbawn Street / Sráid an Oileáin Bháin - - - - BT12 - - - -Possibly named after the townland of Islandbawn, Co. Tipperary. A possible link with one of three townlands named Islandbane located in Cos. Antrim and Down must also be borne in mind, given that all these places have the same Irish derivation, An tOileán Bán, the white/grassy island. Note that all are inland townlands. The name probably refers to a fertile grassy area surrounded by bog or marshy terrain rather than an island in the sea or a lake.
Islandbawn Street That on the application of the Mr James Corr, agent for the owners a new street off Falls Road be named ‘Islandbawn Street’. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 6th July 1898.
" } , { "id": 2038, "pageID": "58368", "title": "Isoline Street", "url" : "isoline-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Isoline Street - - - - BT5 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr John S. Dunlop, a new street on his property situate off Castlereagh Road be named Isoline Street. Minutes, TIC, 18th August, 1897.
" } , { "id": 2039, "pageID": "58369", "title": "Ivan Close", "url" : "ivan-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2040, "pageID": "58370", "title": "Ivan Street", "url" : "ivan-street", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Ivan Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Ivan Street
Location: York Road area, North Belfast
Postcode: BT15
First Appeared: c. 1896
Theme: Individual name (origin unknown)
Status: Still exists (redeveloped)
Overview
Ivan Street is a short residential cul-de-sac located off York Road in North Belfast. It first appears in public records in February 1896, during a period of rapid late-Victorian housing development. Though the name Ivan does not match surrounding street-naming patterns, the street itself has played a consistent role in the working-class fabric of North Belfast, evolving through clearance and regeneration in the 20th century.
Origins and Naming
The name Ivan is not associated with any known historical figure, landowner, saint, or Scottish place-name — all of which are common naming themes in this part of Belfast. It remains an outlier among neighbouring streets that include Fife, Ayr, Bute, and Glasgow Streets (Scottish geographical names) and Ritchie Street, named after local landowner William B. Ritchie.
It is likely the name was chosen by the developer or builder — possibly as a popular personal name of the period — but its exact origin remains unknown.
Earliest Evidence
The earliest known reference to Ivan Street appears in the Belfast News-Letter on 21 February 1896, in a section detailing payments or contracts awarded. The entry reads:
P. Johnston & Sons, Ltd., for building 56 houses, Ivan Street: £16 3s 8d
This payment does not reflect the full cost of building the houses, which would have been far higher. Instead, the sum likely refers to a specific component of the construction — such as drainage, foundations, materials, or partial labour — possibly reimbursed by a public authority or listed in a ledger of progress payments.
This confirms that Ivan Street was under active construction in early 1896, and that P. Johnston & Sons Ltd., a building firm based at 12 Royal Avenue, was involved in the work.
Development Timeline
Architecture and Social History
Ivan Street was originally composed of two-storey red-brick terraces, typical of late-Victorian working-class housing in Belfast. Its residents were likely employed in nearby industries along York Road — including shipyards, foundries, and railway works.
By the 1970s and 80s, many of these homes had deteriorated, and Grove Housing Association led a phased regeneration process. Today, the street features a mix of modern social housing and community amenities, including a small garden and mural space developed through local initiatives.
Naming Patterns in the Area
Ivan Street is geographically and historically linked to a network of streets with Scottish-themed names, including:
Nearby Ritchie Street is named for William B. Ritchie, 19th-century owner of the Grove estate. Ivan Street, however, remains a naming anomaly, suggesting a personal or speculative choice rather than a patterned theme.
Sources and References
Iveagh, area built at old Broadway Village, named after the Iveagh Trust. Iveagh Crescent, Falls Road, was originally called Celtic Parade.
Iveagh occurs in the names of four baronies in Co. Down: Iveagh Upper, Upper Half; Iveagh Upper, Lower Half; Iveagh Lower, Upper Half; and Iveagh Lower, Lower Half. Iveagh is derived from the Irish Uíbh Eachach, descendents of Echu (PNNI vol. VI).
The City Surveyor submitted memorial from residents in Celtic Parade requesting that the name of that street be changed, and suggesting Iveagh Crescent as a suitable alternative. The Committee were informed that the memorial referred to had been signed by at least two-thirds of the residents in the street, as required by statute, before the name of a street may be changed. Resolved – That the request be acceded to. (4th June 1935).
" } , { "id": 2042, "pageID": "58372", "title": "Iveagh Drive / Céide Uíbh Eachach", "url" : "iveagh-drive", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Iveagh Drive / Céide Uíbh Eachach - - - - BT12 - - - -Iveagh, area built at old Broadway Village, named after the Iveagh Trust. Iveagh Crescent, Falls Road, was originally called Celtic Parade.
Iveagh occurs in the names of four baronies in Co. Down: Iveagh Upper, Upper Half; Iveagh Upper, Lower Half; Iveagh Lower, Upper Half; and Iveagh Lower, Lower Half. Iveagh is derived from the Irish Uíbh Eachach, descendents of Echu (PNNI vol. VI).
On the application of Mr. J. R. Thompson, it was Resolved – That the name Iveagh Drive be approved for a new street on his property situated off Falls Road. (10th July 1928).
Resolved - ...that the name Celtic Parade be approved for a new street off Iveagh Drive on the property of Messrs. John Thompson Estate Co. .... (15th January 1935).
" } , { "id": 2043, "pageID": "58373", "title": "Iveagh Parade / Paráid Uíbh Eachach", "url" : "iveagh-parade", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Iveagh Parade / Paráid Uíbh Eachach - - - - BT12 - - - -Iveagh, area built at old Broadway Village, named after the Iveagh Trust. Iveagh Crescent, Falls Road, was originally called Celtic Parade.
Iveagh occurs in the names of four baronies in Co. Down: Iveagh Upper, Upper Half; Iveagh Upper, Lower Half; Iveagh Lower, Upper Half; and Iveagh Lower, Lower Half. Iveagh is derived from the Irish Uíbh Eachach, descendents of Echu (PNNI vol. VI).
On the application of John Thompson Estates Co. (Belfast) Ltd., it was Resolved – That the name Iveagh Parade be approved for a new street on their property, situate off Falls Road. (15th May 1928)
" } , { "id": 2044, "pageID": "58374", "title": "Iveagh Street / Sráid Uíbh Eachach", "url" : "iveagh-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Iveagh Street / Sráid Uíbh Eachach - - - - BT12 - - - -Iveagh, area built at old Broadway Village, named after the Iveagh Trust. Iveagh Crescent, Falls Road, was originally called Celtic Parade.
Iveagh occurs in the names of four baronies in Co. Down: Iveagh Upper, Upper Half; Iveagh Upper, Lower Half; Iveagh Lower, Upper Half; and Iveagh Lower, Lower Half. Iveagh is derived from the Irish Uíbh Eachach, descendents of Echu (PNNI vol. VI).
On application of the owners, [Owner: Mr J. J. Shillington, two new streets situate off Broadway and Falls Road - Nansen Street and Iveagh Street. Minutes, TIC, 2nd June 1897] your Committee have named two new streets off Broadway and Falls road ‘Nansen Street’ and ‘Iveagh Street’; new streets off Springfield road, Cupar street and Clonard street ‘Aboo street’, ‘Bantry street,’ ‘Benares street’, ‘Bombay street’, ‘Cawnpore street’, ‘Dunmore street’, ‘Dingle street, ‘Lucknow street’, ‘Oranmore street’, ‘Tralee street’, and they have changed the name of ‘Faloon’s court’ to ‘Fleet street place’. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 23 June 1897.
" } , { "id": 2045, "pageID": "58375", "title": "Iverna Close", "url" : "iverna-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - One suggestion is that the name comes from Latin meaning from Ireland. " } , { "id": 2046, "pageID": "58376", "title": "Iverna Street", "url" : "iverna-street", "intro" : "First appears: 1906 BNL", "content" : " - - First appears: 1906 BNL - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr S. B. Thompson, two new streets on his property, situate off Roden Strek, be named Iverna Streeti and Roosevelt Street. (Improvement Committee, 27th February 1906).
One suggestion is that the name comes from Latin meaning from Ireland.
" } , { "id": 2047, "pageID": "58377", "title": "Jamaica Street", "url" : "jamaica-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - -That on the application of Messrs Hayden, three new streets on their property situate off Ardoyne be named Jamaica Street, Manila Street and Kingston Street and that they be informed the street in continuation of Flax Street will be named Flax Street. (Minutes TIC 7th September 1898).
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1900 off Ardoyne Avenue 20 new houses in the course of erection.
" } , { "id": 2048, "pageID": "58378", "title": "Jamaica Way", "url" : "jamaica-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2049, "pageID": "58379", "title": "James Street South", "url" : "james-street-south", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2050, "pageID": "58380", "title": "Jameson Street", "url" : "jameson-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owners, a new street situate off Ormeau Road near Raby Street be named Jameson Street. ( 4th March 1896).
" } , { "id": 2051, "pageID": "58381", "title": "Jellicoe Avenue", "url" : "jellicoe-avenue", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Jellicoe Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -This street was called after Admiral John Jellicoe (1859 - 1935) who was the best-known British naval commander of World War One, and commanded the British fleet at the Battle of Jutland in 1916.
The city surveyor reminded the committee that the council had disposed of a portion of ground at the Grove playing fields to the Irish Sailors and Soldiers Land Trust for the erection of houses, and stated that the trust had by letter dated 11th inst, advised that, with the permission of Lord Jellicoe, it had been decided to name the new street Jellicoe Avenue. The Parks Committee at its meeting on the 18th instant, offered no objection to the proposal. Approved. (23rd October 1934).
- Further Information - -https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/jellicoe_john_admiral.shtml
Lantern slide portraying Admiral Jellicoe in the collections of National Museums of NI
" } , { "id": 2052, "pageID": "58382", "title": "Jellicoe Drive", "url" : "jellicoe-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1964", "content" : " - Jellicoe Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -This street was called after Admiral John Jellicoe (1859 - 1935) who was the best-known British naval commander of World War One, and commanded the British fleet at the Battle of Jutland in 1916.
On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of the naming of streets as follows - Off Cliftonville Road at east side of Oldpark Presbyterian Church - Wyndham Drive; At Gransha Gardens for P.J. Walls and Co. Ltd - Gransha Close and Gransha Green; At Skegoneill Avenue for S. Gibney, Sons and Co. Ltd. Jellicoe Drive, Gardens and Parade; At Mount Vernon Estate for Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee - Mount Vernon Green, Pass and Walk. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 13th October 1964. The following year there was this development: The City Surveyor submitted an application from Oldpark Development Company requesting that a new street on their property at Skegoneill Avenue, previously named Jellicoe Gardens be renamed Jellicoe Drive. On his recommendation the Committee acceded to the application. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 11th May, 1965.
- Further Information - -https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/jellicoe_john_admiral.shtml
Lantern slide portraying Admiral Jellicoe in the collections of National Museums of NI
" } , { "id": 2053, "pageID": "58383", "title": "Jellicoe Parade", "url" : "jellicoe-parade", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1964", "content" : " - Jellicoe Parade - - - - BT15 - - - -This street was called after Admiral John Jellicoe (1859 - 1935) who was the best-known British naval commander of World War One, and commanded the British fleet at the Battle of Jutland in 1916.
On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of the naming of streets as follows - Off Cliftonville Road at east side of Oldpark Presbyterian Church - Wyndham Drive; At Gransha Gardens for P.J. Walls and Co. Ltd - Gransha Close and Gransha Green; At Skegoneill Avenue for S. Gibney, Sons and Co. Ltd. Jellicoe Drive, Gardens and Parade; At Mount Vernon Estate for Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee - Mount Vernon Green, Pass and Walk. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 13th October 1964.
- Further Information - -https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/jellicoe_john_admiral.shtml
Lantern slide portraying Admiral Jellicoe in the collections of National Museums of NI
" } , { "id": 2054, "pageID": "58384", "title": "Jellicoe Park", "url" : "jellicoe-park", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Jellicoe Park - - - - BT15 - - - - This street was called after Admiral John Jellicoe (1859 - 1935) who was the best-known British naval commander of World War One, and commanded the British fleet at the Battle of Jutland in 1916. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved the proposal of Old Park Development Company to name a new street on their property situated of Skegoneill Avenue, Jellicoe Park. (12th January 1960). - Further Information - - https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/jellicoe_john_admiral.shtml" } , { "id": 2055, "pageID": "58385", "title": "Jennymount Street", "url" : "jennymount-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1866", "content" : " - Jennymount Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Jennymount Street, off York Road – could be from Jennymount, seat of Robert Thomson Esqr., but as this house was renamed Castleton in 1847 and the street was not built until 1866, it is more likely named from Jennymount Mill (built between 1856 and 1864), which in turn was named after the house. Jennymount (the house) was built by Robert Thomson c. 1775 (Benn 1880, 226) and was later the residence of John Thomson, one of the founders of the Commercial Bank, which later became the Belfast Bank (Baker 2011). The house is marked on the 1st edition six-inch-to-the-mile Ordnance Survey map made in the 1830s. On the 2nd edition map of 1846 Jennymount has been replaced by a residence called Castleton at the same site. The name Jennymount is explained as follows by George Benn in A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. ii (1880): In another letter of the year 1782, Miss Jane Thomson writes to her cousin, the Rev. John Thomson, Presbyterian Minister of Carnmoney, announcing an event interesting to both, and dates her letter from Jennymount; doubtless this lady was the originator of the name (Benn 1880, 226). In other words, Jenny was a pet form of Jane, referring to Jane Thomson. Nowadays we usually think of Jenny as a pet form of Jennifer, but in the 18th century it often stood for Jane. As well as Jennymount Street, the name is also remembered in Jennymount Methodist Church, which is located very close to the site of the original house, and Jennymount Mill. The mill was designed by John Lanyon, son of Sir Charles Lanyon. There is an excellent photograph of the mill taken in 1908 and reproduced in Made In Belfast (Pollock and Parkhill 2005, 29). Other buildings of the time such as Gallaher’s York Street Tobacco Factory have long been demolished, leaving Jennymount Mill one of the few intact industrial buildings still standing as a relic of the great age of local industry associated with textiles In 2002 Jennymount Mill was re-opened as an office block and forms part of Jennymount Industrial Estate. However, it has been hard to find commercial tenants to occupy the whole building. Sadly, Jennymount Street is now a cul-de-sac without houses or other buildings. Paul Tempan.
The information which follows can be found on the Visitor Information Signage on York Road provided by Belfast City Council: For nearly 100 years, when the mill horns of Jennymount Mill and York Street Flax Spinning Company sounded their call to work, the little terrace streets in communities like Sailortown would come alive as people rose to face another day of grind and graft. The Jennymount Mill dates from 1856. Its office block was added in 1864 and carries an interesting series of carved keystone heads of famous literary and other figures, including Wordsworth, Columbus, Newton and Galilei. The mill’s massive seven storey block, designed in brick by John Lanyon in 1891, has been likened to an Italian palazzo. Linen played a vital role in the development of Belfast. By 1873, the growing town was the largest linen producing centre in the world, a position it held until 1914. The linen industry employed mainly women, although mill supervisors and managers were men. A typical working week in a mill lasted up to 55ó hours, with each day starting at 6am to 6pm, with one hour for lunch. The mills used to employ children as young as eight years, most of whom worked the ‘half-time’ system, ie. a half day in the mill, the other half at school. In 1901 the legal starting age was raised to 13 and by 1907, there were over 3,000 half-timers in Belfast, earning about 3s/6d a week. Working conditions in the mills were harsh. The noise from machinery was deafening, and many workers became skilled lip readers in order to communicate over the noise. The combination of heat, steam and oil fumes from machinery was made worse by the fine dust released from the preparation of the fibres.
Heatley and Dixon believe Jennymount (house) gets its name from Jane Legg who later married Robert Thompson in 1761. Her grandson Robert Thompson changed the name of the house and estate from Jennymount to Castleton. In 1847 Robert Thompson, the director of the Belfast Banking Company renamed the house Castleton. Bradshaw’s General And Commercial Directory 1819 list a John Thompson living at Jennymount. The house and lodge date back before 1832 according to Dean and were built for the Thompson family.
That the application of Mr. Henry Crawford to have a new street on his property, situate off New North Queen Street, named Jennymount Avenue be declined, the street not being of the proper width to be named an Avenue. (29th November 1904).
" } , { "id": 2056, "pageID": "58386", "title": "Jersey Place", "url" : "jersey-place", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Jersey Place - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owner, Mr Wm Geddis, a new street, on his property at Snugville Street and Matchett Street be named Jersey Street. (14th May 1890). The street name is no longer in use, there is however Jersey Place which is off Snugville Street and Matchett Street.
" } , { "id": 2057, "pageID": "58387", "title": "Jerusalem Street", "url" : "jerusalem-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1892", "content" : " - Jerusalem Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Named after Jerusalem, major city of Israel, considered a holy city to three faiths.
The motivation for the street-name is explained by Marshall as follows: Holy Land: About 1890 Sir Robert J. McConnell, estate agent, and James Rea, a builder of small house property, went together on a trip to Egypt and Palestine. Upon their return James Rea commenced building on a still unoccupied portion of the Plains. With his Oriental tour fresh in mind he named some of the streets after places he had visited, viz. Carmel Street, Cairo Street, Damascus Street, Jerusalem Street, and Palestine Street. (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/01/1941).
That on the application of the owner Mr James Rea a new street on his property situate off Rugby Avenue and Agincourt Avenue be named Jerusalem Street. (19th October 1892).
Application of the owner: Mr Thomas Rea four new streets property situate off Agincourt Avenue: Carmel Street, Palestine Street, Jerusalem Street, Damascus Street. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 24th August, 1898 - these streets being continuations of streets already thus named.
" } , { "id": 2058, "pageID": "58388", "title": "Joanmount Drive", "url" : "joanmount-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - BT14 - - - - BT14 - - - -Resolved - That the names Joanmount Park and Joanmount Drive be approved for new streets off Oldpark Road on the property of Mr. W. F. Neill. (18th December 1934).
Joanmount estate was developed by Sir William Frederick Neill (1889-1960), an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician. He was Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1946 to 1949 and MP for North Belfast from 1945 to 1950. Neill bought the land from Cliftonville Golf Club, which was thereby reduced from 18 holes to 9 holes, and he named the estate after his daughter Joan. Some of the streets in Joanmount were named after places in Great Britain - Hoylake, Formby, Meyrick, Coombehill and Prestwick. From the blog of Nelson McCausland.
Joan Neill according to the details on the family headstone in the City Cemetery was born on 17th January 1927 and died on 23rd April 1933. Whilst she may have officially been registered as Margaret Joan Neill there is no mention of this in the inscription of her birth and death on the headstone, she is simply described as Joan Neill.
" } , { "id": 2059, "pageID": "58389", "title": "Joanmount Gardens", "url" : "joanmount-gardens", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1933", "content" : " - Joanmount Gardens - - - - BT14 - - - -Resolved.- that the names Marmount Gardens and Joanmount Gardens be approved for new streets of Oldpark Rd on the property of Mr W Neill. (21st November 1933).
Joanmount estate was developed by Sir William Frederick Neill (1889-1960), an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician. He was Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1946 to 1949 and MP for North Belfast from 1945 to 1950. Neill bought the land from Cliftonville Golf Club, which was thereby reduced from 18 holes to 9 holes, and he named the estate after his daughter Joan. Some of the streets in Joanmount were named after places in Great Britain - Hoylake, Formby, Meyrick, Coombehill and Prestwick. From the blog of Nelson McCausland.
Joan Neill according to the details on the family headstone in the City Cemetery was born on 17th January 1927 and died on 23rd April 1933. Whilst she may have officially been registered as Margaret Joan Neill there is no mention of this in the inscription of her birth and death on the headstone, she is simply described as Joan Neill.
- Further Information - - https://ballysillan.blogspot.com/2014/04/ballysillan-street-names-and-place.html" } , { "id": 2060, "pageID": "58390", "title": "Joanmount Park", "url" : "joanmount-park", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Joanmount Park - - - - BT14 - - - -Joanmount estate was developed by Sir William Frederick Neill (1889-1960), an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician. He was Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1946 to 1949 and MP for North Belfast from 1945 to 1950. Neill bought the land from Cliftonville Golf Club, which was thereby reduced from 18 holes to 9 holes, and he named the estate after his daughter Joan. Some of the streets in Joanmount were named after places in Great Britain - Hoylake, Formby, Meyrick, Coombehill and Prestwick. From the blog of Nelson McCausland.
Joan Neill according to the details on the family headstone in the City Cemetery was born on 17th January 1927 and died on 23rd April 1933. Whilst she may have officially been registered as Margaret Joan Neill there is no mention of this in the inscription of her birth and death on the headstone, she is simply described as Joan Neill.
Resolved - That the names Joanmount Park and Joanmount Drive be approved for new streets off Oldpark Road on the property of Mr. W. F. Neill. (18th December 1934).
Submitted memorial signed by owners and occupiers of houses in Joanmount Park, requesting that the name of the portion of the thoroughfare from Oldpark Road to the first intersecting street be changed, as, they stated, a much smaller type of house was being built on adjoining ground. (3rd December 1935).
- Further Information - -
https://ballysillan.blogspot.com/2014/04/ballysillan-street-names-and-place.html
" } , { "id": 2061, "pageID": "58391", "title": "Jocelyn Avenue", "url" : "jocelyn-avenue", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1882", "content" : " - Jocelyn Avenue - - - - BT6 - - - -Named from Jocelyn Cottage and grounds, situated on the leading road to Cregagh. It was a neat cottage, with some 20 acres of a land, gardens, plantations, and a porters lodge. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). Jocelyn is a male forename of Frankish origin which entered English via Norman French. It became a female name through revival in the 20th century. However, it can also be a surname and it may be significant that it was the family name of the Earls of Roden.
Jocelyn Avenue was the J in an alphabetical sequence of streets built in the 1880s and 1890s.
Mr. J. Brown moved the adoption of this report, which, in addition to the usual statement of ordinary accounts, contained the following:- Your committee have named the new streets between Castlereagh Road and Cregagh Road Jocelyn Avenue, Kingscourt Street, Leitrim Street, Moneyrea Street, Newry Street, Omeath Avenue, Portobello Street, Quinton Street, Rostrevor Street and Euston Street.... (Northern Whig - Saturday 02 September 1882).
Resolved. That on the application of Mr J. Vint, the new street off My Ladys Road, adjoining Willowfield Church, be called - Jocelyn Street. (Improvement Committee, 24th June 1891).
" } , { "id": 2062, "pageID": "58392", "title": "Jocelyn Gardens", "url" : "jocelyn-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1956", "content" : " - Jocelyn Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -Named from Jocelyn Cottage and grounds, situated on the leading road to Cregagh. It was a neat cottage, with some 20 acres of a land, gardens, plantations, and a porters lodge. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall).
Jocelyn is a male forename of Frankish origin which entered English via Norman French. It became a female name through revival in the 20th century. However, it can also be a surname and it may be significant that it was the family name of the Earls of Roden.
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the street name Jocelyn Gardens being given to a new throughfare in continuation of Jocelyn Gardens for Miss H. E. Megarry. (22nd May 1956).
- Further Information - -https://eastbelfasthistory.com/books/cregagh/
" } , { "id": 2063, "pageID": "58393", "title": "Jocelyn Street", "url" : "jocelyn-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1891", "content" : " - Jocelyn Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved. That on the application of Mr J. Vint, the new street off My Ladys Road, adjoining Willowfield Church, be called - Jocelyn Street. (Improvement Committee, 24th June 1891).
That Mr. Jonathan Vint be informed in reply to his letter of 14th inst., that the street he refers to has been named Jocelyn Street. (29th July 1891).
Named from Jocelyn Cottage and grounds, situated on the leading road to Cregagh. It was a neat cottage, with some 20 acres of a land, gardens, plantations, and a porters lodge. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall).
The name Jocelyn is a Hebrew girl’s name meaning happy, Joyful. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1892 indicates that a few new houses are in the course of erection. Jocelyn Avenue is clearly well established at this time according to the same addition of the directory. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 indicates that Mrs Campbell lived at Jocelyn Cottage on the Woodstock Road. It is likely the street is called after the cottage. The name Jocelyn is a Hebrew girl’s name meaning happy, Joyful.
" } , { "id": 2064, "pageID": "58394", "title": "John Street / Sráid Eoin", "url" : "john-street", "intro" : "BT12 ", "content" : " - John Street / Sráid Eoin - - - - BT12 - - - -Location: Off Divis Street, Smithfield area
Former name: Lettuce Hill
Ward (1918): Smithfield
John Street, now running off Divis Street towards Institution Place, appears in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century directories, including the 1918 Belfast Directory, where it is described as John Street (late Lettuce Hill). The precise origin of the name is uncertain. A local tradition associates it with John Hamill, whose family was buried at Hannahstown, though firm documentary confirmation has not been identified.
This street should not be confused with an earlier John Street, shown on the Ordnance Survey First Edition (1829–1835) in the older built-up area of Belfast, on the north side of the town, running between North Street and Donegall Street. That earlier John Street was later absorbed into the development of Royal Avenue.
An early twentieth-century account associates that earlier John Street with a locality known as Old Rope Walk and with rope manufacture in eighteenth-century Belfast. Writing in 1937, D. A. Chart notes:
John Street, it has been said, was called formerly the Old Rope Walk, which is capable of proof, the locality being referred to in the year 1800, in connection with a building lease, under the title of ‘the north side of the Old Rope Walk.’ The manufacture of ropes was carried on in 1758 by John M‘Cracken; but whether at this place, or whether he was the first to begin it, is not known, though, taking into account the early maritime character of Belfast, it is likely ropes were made before 1758.
The early date, industrial character, and maritime context of rope-making strongly suggest that this reference applies to the earlier John Street rather than to the later John Street off Divis Street.
The present John Street off Divis Street represents a later phase of urban development, formerly known as Lettuce Hill. While it shares its name with an earlier John Street on the north side of the town, the two streets are distinct in location, date, and historical context.
Source
Chart, D. A., I.S.O., Litt.D., Small Town That Has Become a Capital City – The Story of Belfast Since 1737, Belfast News-Letter Bicentenary Supplement, Wednesday, 1 September 1937, p. 22.
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" } , { "id": 2066, "pageID": "58396", "title": "Joy Street", "url" : "joy-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Joy Street named after the Joy family who had a paper mill in that area, It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1835-1836 with a reference to May Street as an adjoining street. The 1839 edition of Martin’s Belfast Directory lists people living here." } , { "id": 2067, "pageID": "58397", "title": "Jubilee Avenue", "url" : "jubilee-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Jubilee Avenue was named after the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria which was celebrated on 20 June 1887 on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of her accession to the throne on 20 June 1837.
That Mr Robert Wilson, the owner of property in the new street lately named Mulholland Street, having requested that its name be changed to Pim Street, and Castleton Avenue changed to Jubilee Avenue. Resolved that the Council be recommended to comply with his request and to name these streets accordingly. (27 July 1887).
Located within the Belfast City Hospital complex off the Lisburn Road. Jubilee Road does not appear in the 1967 Belfast Street Directory and seems to have originated as an internal access route serving the hospital grounds. As part of redevelopment in the late 20th and early 21st centuries — including new residential buildings such as Bradbury Court — the roadway was formalised and entered the public street system under the name Jubilee Road.
The name is very likely derived from the former Jubilee Maternity Hospital, opened on the site in 1935 and widely known locally as the Jubilee. The maternity hospital in turn is likely to have been named in honour of King George V’s Silver Jubilee that same year. Across the UK, 1935 saw a wave of buildings, wards, parks and charitable projects adopting the name Jubilee to mark the monarch’s 25-year reign, and Belfast was no exception. For a new civic health facility, such a name would have been typical of the occasion.
When maternity services were transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital in 2000 and the unit closed, the name still held strong local associations with the Lisburn Road hospital campus. Naming the new access road Jubilee Road would have preserved this long-standing connection and maintained continuity with the site’s history.
" } , { "id": 2069, "pageID": "58399", "title": "Jude Street / Sráid Iúd", "url" : "jude-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Jude Street / Sráid Iúd - - - - BT12 - - - - There is an entry for Jude Street in Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster (1865-1866) described as “Off Irwin Street” and the additional wording: “five small houses”." } , { "id": 2070, "pageID": "58400", "title": "Julia Street", "url" : "julia-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1901", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1901 - - - - That on the application of the owner Mr. W. A. Maneely four new streets on property situate off Dee Street be named 'Lelia Street', 'Ina Street', 'Pansey Street' and 'Julia Street'. (Improvement Commmittee, 12th November 1901). " } , { "id": 2071, "pageID": "58401", "title": "Kansas Avenue", "url" : "kansas-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2072, "pageID": "58402", "title": "Kansas Avenue Flats", "url" : "kansas-avenue-flats", "intro" : "Year approved: 1955", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1955 - - - - An extract from the minutes of the Housing Committee of 8th of December resubmitted, recommending this committee to approve the ...naming of flats being erected at Kansas Ave as Kansas Ave Flats. After discussion, the committee agreed to adopt the recommendation. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Cole Seconded by Alderman Henderson. (4th January 1955)." } , { "id": 2073, "pageID": "58403", "title": "Kashmir Road / Bóthar na Caismíre", "url" : "kashmir-road", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Kashmir Road / Bóthar na Caismíre - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs R. & J. McConnell of 37 Royal Avenue a new street on their property situate off Springfield Road be named Kashmir Road. (11th August 1897).
That on the application of the owners, Messrs. R. J. McConnell & Co., a new street on their property situate off Kashmir Road be named Leoville Street. (10th January 1900).
That on the application of Mr. Felix Kane, the Council be recommended to change the name of street on his property, situate off Kashmir Road, from Aboo Street to Kane Street. (29th October 1907). Aboo Street was probably also a reference to India, named after Mount Abu (or Aboo), a hill station in Rajasthan, dotted with numerous Jain and Hindu temples. See also Aboo Court and Mount Aboo Park.
" } , { "id": 2074, "pageID": "58404", "title": "Kathleen Court", "url" : "kathleen-court", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Kathleen Court - - - - BT5 - - - -That on the application of Mr James Glenn, a new Street off Templemore Avenue next Lauriston Street be named Kathleen Street. (31st July 1889). Whilst the name Kathleen Street is no longer in use, there is in the same area Kathleen Court which clearly takes its name from the original.
" } , { "id": 2075, "pageID": "58405", "title": "Katrine Park", "url" : "katrine-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - In newspaper in October 1974. Close to streets - Trossachs Drive, Katrine Park, Aberfoyle Gardnes" } , { "id": 2076, "pageID": "58406", "title": "Keadyville Avenue", "url" : "keadyville-avenue", "intro" : "BT15; year first recorded: 1898", "content" : " - Keadyville Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -Location
Keadyville (later Keadyville Avenue) was situated off the Shore Road in north Belfast. It formed part of a small late nineteenth-century residential development in the wider Shore Road district.
Origins and meaning of the name
The name Keadyville appears to derive from the place-name Keady, County Armagh, combined with the suffix -ville, a form commonly used in Victorian-era house and terrace names. This construction is typical of late nineteenth-century suburban developments, where rural Irish place-names were often adopted to lend identity and distinction to new housing.
There is evidence that the name originally applied to a group of houses known as Keadyville Terrace on the Shore Road, rather than to a formally laid-out street. The use of -ville supports this interpretation, as it was frequently applied first to terraces or house groups before being regularised as street names.
When it was established
The name Keadyville is firmly attested by the late 1890s. Keadyville Avenue is first recorded in the Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory in 1898. Its use is further confirmed by a letter published in the Belfast News-Letter on Wednesday 4 January 1899, which refers explicitly to Keadyville Avenue in the context of paving and lighting works. This indicates that the street name was in recognised local use by early 1899.
The absence of earlier references suggests that Keadyville was a relatively late Victorian development, laid out and named shortly before its first appearance in the directories.
Character and later history
Contemporary newspaper correspondence shows that Keadyville Avenue was still undergoing infrastructural development at the turn of the twentieth century, with issues such as paving, parapets, and lighting being raised by residents. This places it firmly within the phase of late nineteenth-century suburban expansion along the Shore Road.
The original terrace-based development implied by the name Keadyville appears to have been absorbed into the formal street system as Keadyville Avenue. As with many small late Victorian streets, later redevelopment and changes to the local street pattern have reduced its prominence in the modern city.
Sources
Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory, 1898.
Belfast News-Letter, Wednesday 4 January 1899.
Late nineteenth-century Belfast street directories.
Historic newspaper correspondence and mapping relating to the Shore Road district.
Probably from Kenbaan, a historical spelling variant of Kinbane or White Head, a promontory on the Causeway Coast situated 4 km NW of Ballycastle. It is an anglicisation of Ir. An Cionn Bán, the white headland. This headland is located in the townland of Cregganboy and is the site of the ruined Kinbane Castle. It should be noted that Whitehead on Belfast Lough is another occurrence of the same name, so a connection with this place must also be considered.
Kenbaan Court is derived from Kenbaan Street, which is older, first recorded in 1890. It still exists but has no properties on it. See also Kinbane Way in Finaghy.
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" } , { "id": 2081, "pageID": "58411", "title": "Kenbella Parade", "url" : "kenbella-parade", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - Kenbella Parade - - - - BT15 - - - -Kenbella Parade is a side-street off Salisbury Avenue. It was named c. 1929.
The name Kenbella appears first in 1876. The committee have named a new street off Newtownards Road, next Connswater Street, Henderson Street; and, on the application of the owners of property, have changed the name of Fortwilliam Street to that of Kenbella Avenue. Belfast News-Letter, Tuesday 02 May, 1876. The name was subsequently changed again to Salisbury Avenue in 1895.
A deputation of owners of property in Chichester Park attended and asked the Committee to approve of the name Salisbury Avenue for continuation of Kenbella Avenue to Old Cavehill Road, and after consideration the Committee decided to name the entire street Kenbella Avenue.
Mr. Potter attended with the above deputation and asked that the name Victoria Gardens be approved of for street off Cavehill Road, and was informed that the Committee could not grant his application as there are similar names in a different part of the City, the street also being too narrow, and he was requested to submit another name. (3rd December 1901).
Submitted letter dated 27th ult. from Messrs. A. E. Savage & Co., intimating that a client of theirs is building a number of semi-detached villas in Kenbella Street and requesting that the name of this street be changed to Kenbella Crescent.
Submitted also letter dated 28th ult. from Mr. Wilson, intimating that he is the only other owner of premises facing Kenbella Street and he has not any objection to the name being changed to Kenbella Crescent. The consideration of the matter was deferred. ( 5th March 1929).
Adverting to this Committees minutes of the 5th inst., relative to an application made by Messrs. A. E. Savage & Co., that the name of Kenbella Street be changed to Kenbella Crescent, it was. Resolved – That the application be declined. (19th March 1929)
Adverting to this Committees minutes of 5th and 19th ult. on the above-mentioned subject, the City Surveyor submitted letter dated 9th inst. from Messrs. A. E. Savage & Co., requesting that the name Kenbella Street be changed to Kenbella Parade, and it was Resolved – That the request be acceded to. (16th April 1929)
" } , { "id": 2082, "pageID": "58412", "title": "Kendal Street", "url" : "kendal-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The committee had approved of Messrs. John Alexander & Co. Naming a new street leading from Shankhill Road to the Falls Road paralleled to Dover Street and Northumberland Street, Percy Street, also two cross streets running from Morpeth Street into said street, Kendal Street, and Tyne Street respectively.Ulster Examiner and Northern Star - Thursday 02 April 1868." } , { "id": 2083, "pageID": "58413", "title": "Kenilworth Place", "url" : "kenilworth-place", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Kenilworth Place - - - - BT4 - - - -The name comes from Sir Walter Scotts novel Kenilworth (1821), recalling the gallants of the court of Queen Elizabeth, the splendid Leicester and the hapless Amy Robsart (John J. Marshall - Origin of Some of Belfasts Street-Names, p. 17). It was first applied to Kenilworth Street in 1873. This street was cleared in the 20th century but the name is perpetuated by Kenilworth Place.
That the application of Mr James Wallace of 136 Albert Terrace to name 2 new streets off Newtownards Road ‘Kennilworth Street’ and ‘Clonallen Street’ be granted. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 8th January 1873.
" } , { "id": 2084, "pageID": "58414", "title": "Kenmare Park", "url" : "kenmare-park", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Kenmare Park - - - - BT12 - - - -Kenmare Park, like the earlier Kenmare Street, was probably named after one of the Earls of Kenmare, whose family name was Browne.
The name Kenmare Street was approved on 01/10/1855 (Belfast Council Minutes, cited in IHTA xvii, 24). Kenmare Street (Linfield Road) is mentioned in the 1865-66 Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster.
" } , { "id": 2085, "pageID": "58415", "title": "Kennedy Way / Bealach Uí Chinnéide", "url" : "kennedy-way", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1965", "content" : " - Kennedy Way / Bealach Uí Chinnéide - - - - BT11 - - - -KENNEDY WAY GETS ITS NAME: Lisburn Rural District Council has just put up the official signs on Kennedy Way, a thoroughfare which becomes Northern Ireland’s first tribute to the late American President, who was shot dead in Dallas, Texas, in November, 1963. Shortly after his death a householder in the Turf Lodge area made overtures to Belfast Corporation for one of their streets to be named after the President, but the Estates and Markets Committee pointed out that the thoroughfare had already been named Monagh Road for over a year. This thoroughfare continues into Rural Council territory and, as it had not been designated already, they decided to fall in with the wishes of their ratepayer by calling it Kennedy Way. Belfast News-Letter Wednesday 03 February 1965.
Note that the Kennedy Centre, located nearby on Falls Road, is named after businessman Hugh Kennedy, who established the supermarket Curley’s in 1981.
- Further Information - - https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0005119/19650203/107/0005" } , { "id": 2086, "pageID": "58416", "title": "Kennel Bridge", "url" : "kennel-bridge", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2087, "pageID": "58426", "title": "Kent Street", "url" : "kent-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The IHTA lists the following for Kent Street: Margaret Street 1790 (Smyth), 1791 (Williamson). Market Street 1793 (PRONI, D509/858). Margaret Street, Market Lane 1813 (BSD). Margaret Street 1815 (Mason), 1819 (Bradshaw plan), 1822 (Benn plan 1), c. 1830 (OS). [Part altered to] Kent Street 1837 (Val.); 1838 (Beatty). Kent Street was originally called Margaret Street and houses there rented for two shillings a week, also the first “Ragged School” opened there. " } , { "id": 2088, "pageID": "58427", "title": "Kerrera Mews", "url" : "kerrera-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2089, "pageID": "58428", "title": "Kerrera Street", "url" : "kerrera-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1895", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1895 - - - - On the application of the owners of property your committee have changed the names of Sirocco Street and Davidson Street to Lockwood Street and Hanwood Street, and have nained a new street off Crumlin Road Kerrera Street. Report: Belfast News-Letter - Friday 02 August 1895" } , { "id": 2090, "pageID": "58429", "title": "Kerrsland Crescent", "url" : "kerrsland-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved – That on the application of the owner, Mr. Thomas Henderson, two new streets on his property situate off Upper Newtownards Road, be named Kerrsland Crescent and Kerrsland Drive, and that he be requested to submit another name instead of Kerrsland Avenue, as the street is not of sufficient width to be named avenue; also that the Committee cannot recognise the name Kerrsland Terrace for the portion of Upper Newtownards Road at his property. (26th March 1912).
" } , { "id": 2091, "pageID": "58430", "title": "Kerrsland Drive", "url" : "kerrsland-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved – That on the application of the owner, Mr. Thomas Henderson, two new streets on his property situate off Upper Newtownards Road, be named Kerrsland Crescent and Kerrsland Drive, and that he be requested to submit another name instead of Kerrsland Avenue, as the street is not of sufficient width to be named avenue; also that the Committee cannot recognise the name Kerrsland Terrace for the portion of Upper Newtownards Road at his property. (26th March 1912).
" } , { "id": 2092, "pageID": "58431", "title": "Kerrsland Mews", "url" : "kerrsland-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2093, "pageID": "58432", "title": "Kerrsland Parade", "url" : "kerrsland-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1912", "content" : " - - BT - - - -That on the application of Messrs. Thomas Henderson and Co., a new street on their property situate off Upper Newtownards Road, be named Kerrsland Parade. (21st May 1912).
" } , { "id": 2094, "pageID": "58433", "title": "Kerrykeel Gardens", "url" : "kerrykeel-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Kerrykeel is a small village in County Donegal on the shores of Mulroy Bay." } , { "id": 2095, "pageID": "58434", "title": "Keswick Street", "url" : "keswick-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1892", "content" : " - Keswick Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr R. J. McConnell four new streets on his property situate off Tennent Street be named Bisley Street, Ambleside Street, Bowness Street and Keswick Street. (Improvement Committee, 12th October 1892). This is one of several streets in the Lake District in the Shankill.
" } , { "id": 2096, "pageID": "58435", "title": "Kilbroney Bend", "url" : "kilbroney-bend", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2097, "pageID": "58436", "title": "Kilburn Street", "url" : "kilburn-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - - Owner: Mr Shillington, eight new streets situate off Broadway be named Benburb Street, Ebor Street, Kilburn Street, Lecale Street, Moltke Street, Rockview Street, Tavanagh Street and Glenmachan Street. Minutes TIC, 25th May 1898. " } , { "id": 2098, "pageID": "58437", "title": "Kilcoole Gardens", "url" : "kilcoole-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2099, "pageID": "58438", "title": "Kilcoole Park", "url" : "kilcoole-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1955", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1955 - - - - The City Surveyor…submitted an application from the City and Suburban Estates (Ulster) Ltd for the naming of new streets on their property situated near Ballysillan Road as follows: Mount Coole Park (In substitution for Rathcoole Park) (Previously approved by this committee); Mount Coole Park (In continuation of Mount Coole Park); Duncoole Park (And continuation of Duncoole Park); Rosscoole Park and Kilcoole Park. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the foregoing. (22nd November 1955)." } , { "id": 2100, "pageID": "58439", "title": "Kildare Street / Sráid Chill Dara", "url" : "kildare-street", "intro" : "BT13; year first recorded: 1856", "content" : " - Kildare Street / Sráid Chill Dara - - - - BT13 - - - -Apparently named after the town and county west of Dublin. Tyrone Street and Antrim Street, which are also in the Carrick Hill area, appear to form part of the same theme.
" } , { "id": 2101, "pageID": "58440", "title": "Kilhorne Gardens", "url" : "kilhorne-gardens", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1923", "content" : " - Kilhorne Gardens - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved that the name Kilhorne Gardens be approved for a new street on the property of Messrs R. & J. Pierce situate off Kensington Road. (23rd October 1923).
" } , { "id": 2102, "pageID": "58441", "title": "Killaghan Bend", "url" : "killaghan-bend", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2103, "pageID": "58442", "title": "Killard Place", "url" : "killard-place", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Killard Place - - - - BT10 - - - -Named after Killard Point, a promontory on the S side of the entrance to Strangford Lough, Co. Down. Killard Place forms part of the theme of Ulster headlands in this neighbourhoood of Finaghy.
- Further Information - -Killard Point - looking down on Benderg Bay © michael diamond :: Geograph Ireland
" } , { "id": 2104, "pageID": "58443", "title": "Killarn Close", "url" : "killarn-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2105, "pageID": "58444", "title": "Killeen Park / Páirc an Choillín", "url" : "killeen-park", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Killeen Park / Páirc an Choillín - - - - BT11 - - - - Killeen Mountain is a peak in County Kerry and has an elevation of 324 metres." } , { "id": 2106, "pageID": "58445", "title": "Killowen Street", "url" : "killowen-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Killowen Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Part of a small cluster of streets with geographical names from around Carlingford Lough, also including Carlingford Street, Greenore Street, Omeath Street and (on the other side of Woodstock Road) Newry Street.
Killowen is a village near Rostrevor on the north-east shore of Carlingford Lough.
On application of the owners, your Committee have named the following new streets: One off Ormeau road, between Delhi street and the River, ‘Agra street’; one off Woodstock road, ‘Ardgowan street’; one off Newtownards road, ‘Austin street’; six off Woodstock road, ‘Ogilvie street’, ‘Killowen street’, ‘Greenore street’, ‘Omeath street’, ‘Ardenvohr street’, and ‘Carlingford street’. Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee, 28th July 1897.
" } , { "id": 2107, "pageID": "58446", "title": "Kilmakee Park", "url" : "kilmakee-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2108, "pageID": "58447", "title": "Kilmore Close / Clós na Cille Móire", "url" : "kilmore-close", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Kilmore Close - - - - BT13 - - - -Kilmore is a name which is found in several places around Ireland. One of the most notable instances is Kilmore, Co. Cavan, which is not only a parish but also a Catholic and Church of Ireland diocese (combined with Elphin and Ardagh in the case of the CoI diocese).
" } , { "id": 2109, "pageID": "58448", "title": "Kilmore Square / Cearnóg na Cille Móire", "url" : "kilmore-square", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Kilmore Square / Cearnóg na Cille Móire - - - - BT13 - - - -Kilmore is a name which is found in several places around Ireland. One of the most notable instances is Kilmore, Co. Cavan, which is not only a parish but also a Catholic and Church of Ireland diocese (combined with Elphin and Ardagh in the case of the CoI diocese).
" } , { "id": 2110, "pageID": "58449", "title": "Kilmory Gardens", "url" : "kilmory-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Kilmory indicating a Scottish influence. Kilmorey Gardens does not appear in the 1967 list of streets." } , { "id": 2111, "pageID": "58450", "title": "Kimberley Drive", "url" : "kimberley-drive", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Kimberley Drive - - - - BT7 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs H and J Martin, two new streets on their property situate off Deramore Avenue be named Blackwood Street and Kimberley Street and that they be requested to submit another name for the adjoining street instead of Dorset Street. (Improvement Committee, 7th October 1891).
On the application of Messrs. H. & J. Martin, Ltd., it was Resolved – That the name Kimberley Drive be approved for a new street on their property, situated off Sunnyside Street. (10th July 1928)
It is likely this street was called after Lord Kimberley who was the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in 1864 before he was raised to the Earldom of Kimberley in 1866.
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It is likely this street was called after Lord Kimberley who was the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in 1864 before he was raised to the Earldom of Kimberley in 1866.
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" } , { "id": 2115, "pageID": "58454", "title": "Kinallen Court", "url" : "kinallen-court", "intro" : "BT7 ", "content" : " - Kinallen Court - - - - BT7 - - - -Kinallen Court, Dromara Street and Artana Street all appear to have been developed around the same time which was in the early years of the twenty century from 1904-1908. The three names would appear to come from neighbouring townlands in County Down though the spelling of Artana is slightly different - Ardtanagh.
That on the application of the owner Mr Samuel Herald, three new sheets on his property, situate off Ormeau Road, be named Artana Street, Dromora Street and Kinallen Street. (Improvement Committee, 10th May 1904).
" } , { "id": 2116, "pageID": "58455", "title": "Kinbane Way", "url" : "kinbane-way", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Kinbane Way - - - - BT10 - - - -Probably from Kinbane or White Head, a promontory on the Causeway Coast situated 4 km NW of Ballycastle. It is an anglicisation of Ir. An Cionn Bán, the white headland. This headland is located in the townland of Cregganboy and is the site of the ruined Kinbane Castle. Kinbane Way forms part of the theme of Ulster headlands in this neighbourhoood of Finaghy.
See also Kenbaan Street and Kenbaan Court.
- Further Information - -Kinbane Head © Anne Burgess :: Geograph Britain and Ireland
Kinbane Castle - A Hidden Gem on County Antrims Coast - Belfast Entries
" } , { "id": 2117, "pageID": "58456", "title": "Kincora Avenue", "url" : "kincora-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - KINCORA VILLA TO LET.. TO BE LET, A SEMI-DETACHED VILLA, KINCORA, near Belmont Park, containing two Reception-rooms, four Bedrooms, first-class Kitchen and Pantries, a well. stocked Garden; also, excellent accommodation for horse and car. &c.Ticket free. Rent only £25 a year, with a first class RailwayTicket free in the Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 28 June 1873. It is likely that Kincora Avenue and Kincora Mews take their name from this villa. " } , { "id": 2118, "pageID": "58457", "title": "Kincora Mews", "url" : "kincora-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - KINCORA VILLA TO LET.. TO BE LET, A SEMI-DETACHED VILLA, KINCORA, near Belmont Park, containing two Reception-rooms, four Bedrooms, first-class Kitchen and Pantries, a well. stocked Garden; also, excellent accommodation for horse and car. &c.Ticket free. Rent only £25 a year, with a first class RailwayTicket free in the Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 28 June 1873. It is likely that Kincora Avenue and Kincora Mews take their name from this villa. " } , { "id": 2119, "pageID": "58458", "title": "Kincraig Avenue", "url" : "kincraig-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Kincraig is a village in Highland, Scotland." } , { "id": 2120, "pageID": "58459", "title": "Kinedar Crescent", "url" : "kinedar-crescent", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Kinedar Crescent - - - - BT4; - - - -Kin Edar was a large house in Belfast, with extensive gardens and a number of staff. It was built around 1863 and demolished in the 1940s, having lain vacant for a few years. The site was then redeveloped for housing. Kin Edar / Kinedar is a Scottish placename, and the name was given to the house by its builder / first owner Henry Hawkins, who came from Scotland. Allie Nickell, Kin Edar, A One Place Study (website).
The usual modern spelling of the Scottish place-name is Kinneddar. This is an odd anglicisation of the Gaelic Ceann Fhoithir, end of the terrace/ledge. Most likely, the place in question is a small settlement in Moray on the outskirts of Lossiemouth. There was a Pictish monastery here from the 6th to 12th centuries AD and it remained an important church site until the 15th century. However, there is only the parish kirkyard (graveyard) with its parish cross to mark the site today. There is another place named Kinneddar in Fife, but of less historic importance. The reason for the choice of this name for the Belfast house is unclear.
It should be noted that Kinedar Crescent is at some distance from the former site of the house. Kin Edar was situated on the north side of Sydenham Avenue, whereas Kinedar Crescent is south of Belmont Road.
Resolved – That on the application of Mr. Joseph McMaster the following names be approved for new streets on his property situate off Belmont and Wandsworth Roads and Hawthornden Road: – Pirrie Parade, Kin-Edar Crescent, Hawthornden Park, Knocklofty Park, Knocktern Gardens, and Belmont Drive. (14th December 1926)
- Further Information - -Kin Edar - A One Place Study, by Allie Nickell
" } , { "id": 2121, "pageID": "58460", "title": "King Street", "url" : "king-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - According to Phoenix and Rasmussen (Folktown)King Street developed in two parts. The section to the south of Castle Street appears on a 1791 map while the section to Smithfield was not completed until the 1880s. In the 1819, Belfast Street Directory there is reference to a Baptist Meeting House which had been established in King Street in 1811. By the middle of 19th century several schools were located on King Street. In 1873, the Belfast Hospital for Sick Children was located at number 25. (Patton)" } , { "id": 2122, "pageID": "58461", "title": "King Street Mews", "url" : "king-street-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2123, "pageID": "58462", "title": "Kings Brae", "url" : "kings-brae", "intro" : "Year approved: 1954", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1954 - - - - ...there was the case of Tulyar Crescent, in the Knock district, which was named after racehorse, but housewives had a plebiscite which produced a strong majority in favour of a change, and Castlereagh Rural District Council took action and renamed the street King’s Brae. Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 03 April 1954 - Further Information - - https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/8624016" } , { "id": 2124, "pageID": "58463", "title": "Kings Court", "url" : "kings-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2125, "pageID": "58464", "title": "Kings Crescent", "url" : "kings-crescent", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1933", "content" : " - Kings Crescent - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved - That the names Kings Crescent, Kings Park, and Kings Drive be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. James Buckley off Kings Road. (31 January 1933)
" } , { "id": 2126, "pageID": "58465", "title": "Kings Drive", "url" : "kings-drive", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1933", "content" : " - Kings Drive - - - - BT5 - - - - Resolved - That the names King's Crescent, King's Park, and King's Drive be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. James Buckley off King's Road. (31 January 1933)" } , { "id": 2127, "pageID": "58466", "title": "Kings Hall Lane", "url" : "kings-hall-lane", "intro" : "Year approved: 2022", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2022 - - - - “Todd Architects have proposed Kings Hall Lane, as their first choice as the new street is located to the rear of the existing Kings Hall. The new street is being developed to include 16 residential apartments. The applicant has proposed Kings Hall Park and Kings Hall Road as the second and third choice as they want to link the new development to the existing Kings Hall.” This was approved by the People and Communities Committee, March 2022." } , { "id": 2128, "pageID": "58467", "title": "Kings Hall Road", "url" : "kings-hall-road", "intro" : "Year approved: 2022", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2022 - - - - “Todd Architects have proposed Kings Hall Road, as their first choice as the new street is located to the side of the existing Kings Hall. The new street is being developed to include 80 residential apartments and 1 commercial property. The applicant has proposed Kings Hall Avenue and Kings Hall Way as the second and third choice as they want to link the new development to the existing Kings Hall.” People and Communities Meeting, Belfast City Council, October 2022." } , { "id": 2129, "pageID": "58468", "title": "Kings Link", "url" : "kings-link", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2131, "pageID": "58470", "title": "Kings Park", "url" : "kings-park", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1933", "content" : " - Kings Park - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved - That the names Kings Crescent, Kings Park, and Kings Drive be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. James Buckley off Kings Road. (31 January 1933).
" } , { "id": 2132, "pageID": "58471", "title": "Kings Park Lane", "url" : "kings-park-lane", "intro" : "Year approved: 2003", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2003 - - - - The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets in the City which did not conflict with the existing approved street names and to which the Royal Mail had not objections: Kings Park Lane Off Kings Road, BT5 First Principles Architects. Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 13th January, 2003 " } , { "id": 2133, "pageID": "58472", "title": "Kings Road", "url" : "kings-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Kings Road had previously been called Church Road.
King’s Road was called after Edward VII who became King on 22 January 1901 on the death of his mother Queen Victoria.
Councillor Dr. King Kerr attended, and presented a memorial of property owners in Knock district, praying to have the streets known as Knock Avenue Road, Upper Newtownards Road (from Earlswood Road to the city boundary), and the street from Sandown Road to Fountainville, named Kensington Avenue or Road, Stormount Road, and King’s Road respectively, and it was. Resolved — That the memorial be referred to the Surveyor for report. (25th June 1901).
That the Council be recommended to name two streets in the added area hitherto known as Knock Avenue Road and the street from Sandown Road to Fountainville, Kensington Road and Kings Road respectively. (2nd July 1901).
That Miss Roe, on behalf of memorialists, be informed in reply to their application to change the name of King’s Road, that the name was given to the road at the request of the owners of property, and the Committee do not see their way to again change it. (11th March 1902).
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" } , { "id": 2136, "pageID": "58475", "title": "Kingsberry Park", "url" : "kingsberry-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Resolved - That the names Chesterfield Park, “Kingsberry Park, Cheltenham Park and Queensberry Park be approved for new streets off Knockbreda Road on the property of Mr. Herbert Forbes. The City Surveyor was instructed to request Mr. Forbes to submit an alternative to the name Killarque Park for a new street on the property above referred to. (IC, 6th October 1936). " } , { "id": 2137, "pageID": "58476", "title": "Kingscourt Avenue", "url" : "kingscourt-avenue", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 2001", "content" : " - Kingscourt Avenue - - - - BT6 - - - -Kingscourt Avenue Off Willowfield Street, BT6 was proposed by Dingles Builders and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 13th August, 2001.
The street name clearly comes from its proximity to Kingscourt Street which was named in 1882. This, in turn, was probably named after the town of Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, located close to Co. Meath. Kingscourt is a translation of the Irish name Dún an Rí and the town is also known by the anglicised form Dunaree. Kingscourt Street was the K in an alphabetical sequence of streets built in the 1880s and 1890s.
Mr. J. Brown moved the adoption of this report, which, in addition to the usual statement of ordinary accounts, contained the following:- Your committee have named the new streets between Castlereagh Road and Cregagh Road Jocelyn Avenue, Kingscourt Street, Leitrim Street, Moneyrea Street, Newry Street, Omeath Avenue, Portobello Street, Quinton Street, Rostrevor Street and Euston Street.... (Northern Whig - Saturday 02 September 1882)
" } , { "id": 2138, "pageID": "58477", "title": "Kingscourt Close", "url" : "kingscourt-close", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 2001", "content" : " - Kingscourt Close - - - - BT6 - - - -Kingscourt Close Off Willowfield Street, BT6 was proposed by Dingles Builders and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 13th August, 2001.
The street name clearly comes from its proximity to Kingscourt Street which was named in 1882. This, in turn, was probably named after the town of Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, located close to Co. Meath. Kingscourt is a translation of the Irish name Dún an Rí and the town is also known by the anglicised form Dunaree. Kingscourt Street was the K in an alphabetical sequence of streets built in the 1880s and 1890s.
Mr. J. Brown moved the adoption of this report, which, in addition to the usual statement of ordinary accounts, contained the following:- Your committee have named the new streets between Castlereagh Road and Cregagh Road Jocelyn Avenue, Kingscourt Street, Leitrim Street, Moneyrea Street, Newry Street, Omeath Avenue, Portobello Street, Quinton Street, Rostrevor Street and Euston Street.... (Northern Whig - Saturday 02 September 1882)
" } , { "id": 2139, "pageID": "58478", "title": "Kingscourt Crescent", "url" : "kingscourt-crescent", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 2001", "content" : " - Kingscourt Crescent - - - - BT6 - - - -Kingscourt Crescent Off Euston Street, BT6 was Dingles Builders and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 13th August, 2001.
The street name clearly comes from its proximity to Kingscourt Street which was named in 1882. This, in turn, was probably named after the town of Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, located close to Co. Meath. Kingscourt is a translation of the Irish name Dún an Rí and the town is also known by the anglicised form Dunaree. Kingscourt Street was the K in an alphabetical sequence of streets built in the 1880s and 1890s.
Mr. J. Brown moved the adoption of this report, which, in addition to the usual statement of ordinary accounts, contained the following:- Your committee have named the new streets between Castlereagh Road and Cregagh Road Jocelyn Avenue, Kingscourt Street, Leitrim Street, Moneyrea Street, Newry Street, Omeath Avenue, Portobello Street, Quinton Street, Rostrevor Street and Euston Street.... (Northern Whig - Saturday 02 September 1882)
" } , { "id": 2140, "pageID": "58479", "title": "Kingsdale Park", "url" : "kingsdale-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1956", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1956 - - - - On the recommendation of the City's Surveyor, the committee approved of the name of Kingsdale Park for new Street of Kings Road for Mr W. McFarland. (Improvement Committee, 14th August 1956). " } , { "id": 2141, "pageID": "58480", "title": "Kingsden Park", "url" : "kingsden-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2145, "pageID": "58484", "title": "Kingsmere Avenue", "url" : "kingsmere-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1905", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1905 - - - - Resolved that on the application of the owners, Messrs R. J. McConnell and Co., three new streets on their preoperty, at Cliftonville, be named 'Cardigan drive', 'Kingsmere avenue', and 'Kelvin parade',... (Improvement Committee, 12th September 1905). " } , { "id": 2146, "pageID": "58485", "title": "Kingston Court", "url" : "kingston-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Owners: Messrs Hayden three new streets on their property situate off Ardoyne - Jamaica Street, Manilla Street and Kingston Street. Minutes TIC 7th September 1898. The name Kingston Street is no longer in use, instead there is Kingston Court. Kingston is the capital of the island of Jamaica. There are several streets with the name Jamaica as part of them in this area. Jamaica Court, Road, Street and Way.
That on the application of Messrs Hayden, three new streets on their property situate off Ardoyne be named Jamaica Street, Manila Street and Kingston Street and that they be informed the street in continuation of Flax Street will be named Flax Street. (7th September 1898).
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" } , { "id": 2151, "pageID": "58490", "title": "Kingsway Park", "url" : "kingsway-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2152, "pageID": "58491", "title": "Kingswood Park", "url" : "kingswood-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2153, "pageID": "58492", "title": "Kingswood Street", "url" : "kingswood-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1893", "content" : " - Kingswood Street - - - - BT5 - - - -That on the application of Mr H. Gregg on behalf of Messrs D. Anderson and Sons, the new street from Lord Street to Clandeboye Street be named Kingswood Street. (Improvement Committee, 1st March 1893).
" } , { "id": 2154, "pageID": "58493", "title": "Kinnaird Avenue", "url" : "kinnaird-avenue", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 2014", "content" : " - Kinnaird Avenue - - - - BT14 - - - - Kinnaird Avenue Off Kinnaird Street was proposed by Apex Housing Association and accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on 4th June 2014." } , { "id": 2155, "pageID": "58494", "title": "Kinnaird Street", "url" : "kinnaird-street", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Kinnaird Street - - - - BT14 - - - -Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … Street off Thorndale Avenue — Kinnaird Place. (15th April 1874).
" } , { "id": 2156, "pageID": "58495", "title": "Kinnaird Terrace", "url" : "kinnaird-terrace", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1867", "content" : " - Kinnaird Terrace - - - - BT14 - - - -Resolved that Mr Samuel Bruce his application for liberty to name 8 houses at Thorndale ‘Kinnaird Terrace’ be granted. Mr George McAuliffe to be informed thereof (Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee, 16th January 1867).
Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … Street in front of Kinnaird Terrace — Kinnaird Terrace. (15th April 1874).
" } , { "id": 2157, "pageID": "58496", "title": "Kinnegar Road", "url" : "kinnegar-road", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Kinnegar Road - - - - BT10 - - - -
The place-name Kinnegar may be an anglicised form of Ir. coinicéar/coinigéar, rabbit warren. It is also possible that the name comes from English coneygar or Scots coneygair with the same meaning, but the vowel in the first syllable of Kinnegar suggests that an origin from the Irish word is more likely.
It is not clear which place Kinnegar Road is named after as there are several places with this name, including one near Holywood, Co. Down and another near Rathmullan, Co. Donegal. Perhaps the Holywood name is most likely as other streets nearby in Finaghy are mainly named after places in Co. Down and Co. Antrim, but there is also Inishowen Drive, named after the peninsula in Co. Donegal.
Note that there is also a Kinnegar Road in Holywood, close to Kinnegar, once an area of sand dunes and a rabbit warren. It is next to the townland of Knocknagoney, which also references rabbits, as it is an anglicisation of Ir. Cnoc na gCoiníní ‘hill of the rabbits.
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" } , { "id": 2160, "pageID": "58499", "title": "Kirk Street", "url" : "kirk-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1905", "content" : " - Kirk Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Resolved - that on the application of the owner, Mr Thomas Murphy, three new streets on his property, situate off Ainsworth Avenue, be named Kirk Street, Belair Street, Dunmoyle Street. (Improvement Committee, 12th September 1905).
" } , { "id": 2161, "pageID": "58500", "title": "Kirkliston Drive", "url" : "kirkliston-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1901", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1901 - - - - that the names Cyprus Avenue, Cyprus Park, Cyprus Gardens, Sunbury Avenue, Sandford Avenue and Kirkliston Drive be adopted for the Streets hitherto known thereby on property off North Road and Beersbridge Road in the added area and that the Works Committee be requested to erect Street signs in the places indicated by the Surveyor. (Improvement Committee, 16th April 1901). " } , { "id": 2162, "pageID": "58501", "title": "Kirkliston Gardens", "url" : "kirkliston-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - That the name Kirkliston Gardens be approved for a new street between Holland Crescent and Kirkliston Park, the said new street having formerly been named Holland Crescent of which thoroughfare it formed a continuation. (IC, 24th March 1936). " } , { "id": 2163, "pageID": "58502", "title": "Kirkliston Park", "url" : "kirkliston-park", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1931", "content" : " - Kirkliston Park - - - - BT5 - - - - Kirkliston Park had been called in part Holland Drive and Holland Parade. " } , { "id": 2164, "pageID": "58503", "title": "Kirklowe Drive", "url" : "kirklowe-drive", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Kirklowe Drive - - - - BT10 - - - -This street was called Kirk which comes from Ulster Scots meaning church and often used to describe a Presbyterian church. The nearby Presbyterian church is called Lowe Church thus explaining the Lowe part of the name.
" } , { "id": 2165, "pageID": "58504", "title": "Kirn Park", "url" : "kirn-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Kirn is a village in Argyll and Bute in the Scottish Highlands on the west shore of the Firth of Clyde." } , { "id": 2166, "pageID": "58505", "title": "Kitchener Drive", "url" : "kitchener-drive", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Kitchener Drive - - - - BT12 - - - -Named for Field Marshal, His Excellency, The Right Honourable Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, who was a senior British Army Officer, colonial administrator, and who won notoriety during imperial campaigns during the Boer War. He later became the Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of State for War at the beginning of the Great War before he lost his life when the ship he was aboard sank on June 5, 1916. Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916) 1st Earl Kitchener, KG, KP, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, PC:
Part of a small group of streets off Donegall Road which commemorate British colonial expeditions and rule in Egypt and Sudan, including Nubia Street, Meridi Street, Kitchener Street and Soudan Street.
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 2167, "pageID": "58506", "title": "Kitchener Street", "url" : "kitchener-street", "intro" : "BT12; year first recorded: 1899 ", "content" : " - Kitchener Street - - - - BT12 - - - -This street was named in honour of Field Marshal, Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, who was a senior British Army Officer who fought during the Boer War. According to the National Army Museum website he became a household name during the Conquest of the Soudan . Kitchener later became the Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of State for War at the beginning of the Great War. He lost his life when the ship he was aboard sank on June 5, 1916. Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916) 1st Earl Kitchener, KG, KP, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, PC.
Part of a small group of streets off Donegall Road which commemorate British colonial expeditions and rule in Egypt and Sudan, including Nubia Street, Meridi Street, Kitchener Drive and Soudan Street.
That on the application of the owners, the Martin Estates Company Ltd, two new streets on their property situate off Donegall Road be named Kitchener Street and Loudan Street and three new streets on their property, situate off Agincourt Avenue, Collingwood Avenue, Cadogan Street and Curzon Street. (12th October 1898).
Kitchener is first listed in the BPU Directory for 1899.
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 2168, "pageID": "58507", "title": "Klondyke Street", "url" : "klondyke-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Klondyke Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr Hugh Strain 3 new streets on his property situate off Meenan Street and Crimea Street be named Klondyke Street, Indies Street, and Jumna Street. .(Minutes, TIC, 1st September, 1897)
" } , { "id": 2169, "pageID": "58508", "title": "Knights Green", "url" : "knights-green", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Knights Green off Donovan Parade was proposed by Alan Patterson Design and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 12th October, 1998." } , { "id": 2170, "pageID": "58509", "title": "Knightsbridge Manor", "url" : "knightsbridge-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2172, "pageID": "58511", "title": "Knightsbridge Park", "url" : "knightsbridge-park", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1958", "content" : " - - BT9 - - - - The city surveyor submitted an application on behalf of Laganville Estate Brick and Terra Cotta Works Limited, proposing to name streets on their property situated off Cricklewood Park as follows: Knightsbridge Park, Hendon Park, Kew Park and Wimbledon Park. He pointed out that the three latter names refer to streets which were continuations of existing streets named Vauxhall Park, Willesden park and Belvedere Park, respectively, and that he was of the opinion that confusion might result by the introduction of the new names proposed. The committee accordingly recommended that approval be given to the name Knightsbridge Park and that the names of the existing streets to given to the new continuation streets and that he be authorised to inform the applicants accordingly. (13th April 1954). As can be in the next excerpt from the minutes - the name Knightsbridge Park is approved in 1958, it is possible it was delayed owing to the rejection of the other names. The city surveyor submitted an application from the Laganvale Estate Brick and Terra Cotta Works Ltd. requesting that the name Knightsbridge Park be given to a proposed street on their development at Stranmillis. (6th May 1958). On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposals of developers to name new streets as follows: Messers. W.M. McMullen and Sons property off Belmond Rd. Schomberg Park. Messrs GH Brown and Sons New Streets adjoining Knightsbridge Park and Bladon Drive, Knightsbridge Park (Continuation) and Bladon Court. (17th June 1963)." } , { "id": 2173, "pageID": "58512", "title": "Knock Eden Crescent", "url" : "knock-eden-crescent", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Knock Eden Crescent - - - - BT6 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the committee approved of the undernoted names for new thoroughfares on property situated off Flush Park Estate, as suggested by the housing committee: Mount Merrion Crescent (continued), Flush Green, Flush Gardens, Knock Eden Grove, Knock Eden Parade, Knock Eden Crescent. (31st October 1950).
" } , { "id": 2174, "pageID": "58513", "title": "Knock Eden Drive", "url" : "knock-eden-drive", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Knock Eden Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved - That the name Knock Eden Drive be approved for a new street off Knock Eden Park on the property of Mr. Thomas McKee;... (22nd October 1935).
" } , { "id": 2175, "pageID": "58514", "title": "Knock Eden Grove", "url" : "knock-eden-grove", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1947", "content" : " - Knock Eden Grove - - - - BT6 - - - - On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the application of Messrs. Thomas McKee and Sons, Ltd. to name new streets off Mount Merrion Crescent and Flush Park, as follows: - Flush Park Drive, Knock Eden Grove, Knock Eden Parade, Knock Eden Crescent and Flush Park Crescent. (TIC, 18th November 1947). “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the committee approved of the undernoted names for new thoroughfares on property situated off Flush Park Estate, as suggested by the housing committee: Mount Merrion Crescent (continued), Flush Green, Flush Gardens, Knock Eden Grove, Knock Eden Parade, Knock Eden Crescent”. (31st October 1950)." } , { "id": 2176, "pageID": "58515", "title": "Knock Eden Parade", "url" : "knock-eden-parade", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1947", "content" : " - Knock Eden Parade - - - - BT6 - - - - On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the application of Messrs. Thomas McKee and Sons, Ltd. to name new streets off Mount Merrion Crescent and Flush Park, as follows: - Flush Park Drive, Knock Eden Grove, Knock Eden Parade, Knock Eden Crescent and Flush Park Crescent. (TIC, 18th November 1947). “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the committee approved of the undernoted names for new thoroughfares on property situated off Flush Park Estate, as suggested by the housing committee: Mount Merrion Crescent (continued), Flush Green, Flush Gardens, Knock Eden Grove, Knock Eden Parade, Knock Eden Crescent”. (31st October 1950)." } , { "id": 2177, "pageID": "58516", "title": "Knock Eden Park / Páirc Chnoc Éadain", "url" : "knock-eden-park", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Knock Eden Park / Páirc Chnoc Éadain - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved- That the name Knock Eden Park for a new street off Knockbreda Road on the property of Messrs Thomas McKee and Sons Ltd. ... be approved. (5th June 1934).
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in January 2024.
" } , { "id": 2178, "pageID": "58517", "title": "Knock Green", "url" : "knock-green", "intro" : "Year approved: 1954", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1954 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing Committee to name new streets on their property at Clara Park, As follows: Clarawood Crescent, Clarawood Park, Knockwood Crescent, Knockwood Park, Knockwood Grove, Knockwood Drive, Clarawood Grove, Clarawood Drive, Knock Grove, Knock Link. Knock Way, Knock Green. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1954)." } , { "id": 2179, "pageID": "58518", "title": "Knock Grove", "url" : "knock-grove", "intro" : "Year approved: 1954", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1954 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing Committee to name new streets on their property at Clara Park, As follows: Clarawood Crescent, Clarawood Park, Knockwood Crescent, Knockwood Park, Knockwood Grove, Knockwood Drive, Clarawood Grove, Clarawood Drive, Knock Grove, Knock Link. Knock Way, Knock Green. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1954)." } , { "id": 2180, "pageID": "58519", "title": "Knock Link", "url" : "knock-link", "intro" : "Year approved: 1954", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1954 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing Committee to name new streets on their property at Clara Park, As follows: Clarawood Crescent, Clarawood Park, Knockwood Crescent, Knockwood Park, Knockwood Grove, Knockwood Drive, Clarawood Grove, Clarawood Drive, Knock Grove, Knock Link. Knock Way, Knock Green. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1954)." } , { "id": 2181, "pageID": "58520", "title": "Knock Road", "url" : "knock-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That Mr. James Bennett be informed in reply to his application of the 10th inst. that the Committee cannot approve of the name Beechfield Gardens for his new street off Knock Avenue, as the name Beechfield has already been given to a street in another part of the city. (14th March 1900).
" } , { "id": 2182, "pageID": "58521", "title": "Knock Way", "url" : "knock-way", "intro" : "Year approved: 1954", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1954 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing Committee to name new streets on their property at Clara Park, As follows: Clarawood Crescent, Clarawood Park, Knockwood Crescent, Knockwood Park, Knockwood Grove, Knockwood Drive, Clarawood Grove, Clarawood Drive, Knock Grove, Knock Link. Knock Way, Knock Green. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1954)." } , { "id": 2183, "pageID": "58522", "title": "Knockbracken Park", "url" : "knockbracken-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - That the name Knockbracken Park, be approved for a new street off Knockbreda Park on the property of Mr. William Patterson, such name being in lieu of Manor Park approved by this Committee on 25th August last. (IC, 20th October 1936)." } , { "id": 2184, "pageID": "58523", "title": "Knockbracken Road", "url" : "knockbracken-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2191, "pageID": "58530", "title": "Knockcastle Drive", "url" : "knockcastle-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The Benmore Group have advised that Knockcastle Drive was proposed as the new street is located off Knockcastle Park which is a well established street in the area.” (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 8th September, 2015)." } , { "id": 2192, "pageID": "58531", "title": "Knockcastle Park", "url" : "knockcastle-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1968", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1968 - - - - After a number of meetings, the name Knockcastle Park was accepted by the Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 13 August 1968. The proposal was made by a firm called Mulcam??? Ltd." } , { "id": 2193, "pageID": "58532", "title": "Knockdarragh Park", "url" : "knockdarragh-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Knockdarragh Park - - - - BT4 - - - -Resolved – That the following names for new streets be approved – ... Knockdarragh Park for a new street on the property of Mr. R. O. Templeton off Belmont Road. (27th February 1935).
" } , { "id": 2194, "pageID": "58533", "title": "Knockdene Gate", "url" : "knockdene-gate", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -
Knockdene Gate, Belfast
Knockdene Gate is a short cul-de-sac directly off the Upper Newtownards Road in the Knock district of east Belfast, consisting of a single spur of housing set back from the main thoroughfare.
Documentary origin
The name Knockdene Gate was formally approved by Belfast City Council on 6 September 2004 under the Building Control street-naming procedure. The minute of the Health and Environmental Services Committee records:
The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets in the City which did not conflict with the existing approved street names and to which the Royal Mail had no objections.
Proposed name: Knockdene Gate
Location: Off Upper Newtownards Road
Applicant: Mr P. Simpson
Historical context
Although the street itself is modern, the name Knockdene is long established in this part of Belfast. Knockdene Park appears in The Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory in 1895 and belongs to the late nineteenth-century phase of suburban expansion in the Knock district.
In 1925, following an application by residents, Belfast Corporation resolved:
that the main thoroughfare should be named Knockdene Park and the branch roads Knockdene Park South and Knockdene Park North.
(29 December 1925)
The name Knockdene therefore predates Knockdene Gate by more than a century and forms part of an established local toponymic family rooted in the Knock area and its proximity to the Knock Road.
Knockdene Gate represents a twenty-first-century extension of that inherited naming landscape. Rather than introducing a new or unrelated name, it deliberately draws upon an existing local identity.
Name significance
The name performs two related functions:
It preserves continuity with the established Knockdene streets, maintaining a recognisable local identity.
It employs the modern term Gate to denote a short access street, distinguishing it from the longer, earlier streets while remaining within the same naming tradition.
Knockdene Gate is therefore modern in form but traditional in substance. It does not invent a new identity for the area; instead, it extends a name already embedded in local memory, allowing a contemporary street to remain genealogically connected to the older landscape of Knock.
Sources
Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee Minutes,
6 September 2004, Street Naming / Building Control
(Approval of Knockdene Gate, off Upper Newtownards Road; applicant: Mr P. Simpson.)
The Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory (1895)
(Early documentary appearance of Knockdene Park.)
Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee Minutes,
29 December 1925
(Resolution naming Knockdene Park and the branch roads Knockdene Park South and Knockdene Park North.)
Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, historical mapping
(Shows Knockdene Park prior to the creation of Knockdene Gate.)
OSNI modern digital mapping / gazetteer
(Confirms the present-day layout of Knockdene Gate directly off the Upper Newtownards Road.)
The Surveyor reported on the application of residents in Knockdene Park that the main thoroughfare should be named Knockdene Park and the branch roads Knockdene Park South and Knockdene Park North.
Resolved – That the application be granted and the Surveyor instructed to have the street signs altered accordingly. (29th December 1925).
Knockdene Park South had previously been called Knockdene Park which features in the The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1895. It takes part of its name from being in the Knock area and close to Knock Road.
The Surveyor reported on the application of residents in Knockdene Park that the main thoroughfare should be named Knockdene Park and the branch roads Knockdene Park South and Knockdene Park North.
Resolved – That the application be granted and the Surveyor instructed to have the street signs altered accordingly. (29th December 1925).
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" } , { "id": 2203, "pageID": "58542", "title": "Knockmarloch Park", "url" : "knockmarloch-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved...Knockmarloch Park for a new street off Belmont Road on the property of Mr. R. O. Templeton. (IC, 22nd September 1936). " } , { "id": 2204, "pageID": "58543", "title": "Knockmount Gardens", "url" : "knockmount-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of Knockmount Gardens off Knockmount Crescent was accepted by the Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 10 October 1967. The proposal was made by Wm. Pollock and Co. Ltd." } , { "id": 2205, "pageID": "58544", "title": "Knockmount Park", "url" : "knockmount-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2206, "pageID": "58545", "title": "Knocknagoney Avenue", "url" : "knocknagoney-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The website Placenamesni.org suggests Knocknagoney is a shortened version of a place name which can be traced back to 1604. Kay Muhr who is acknowledged in the entry describes the name as a church townland. It is likely the Knocknagoney street names all take their names from the area in which they are located. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/?data_id=dataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A4113" } , { "id": 2207, "pageID": "58546", "title": "Knocknagoney Drive", "url" : "knocknagoney-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The website Placenamesni.org suggests Knocknagoney is a shortened version of a place name which can be traced back to 1604. Kay Muhr who is acknowledged in the entry describes the name as a church townland. It is likely the Knocknagoney street names all take their names from the area in which they are located. " } , { "id": 2208, "pageID": "58547", "title": "Knocknagoney Gardens", "url" : "knocknagoney-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The website Placenamesni.org suggests Knocknagoney is a shortened version of a place name which can be traced back to 1604. Kay Muhr who is acknowledged in the entry describes the name as a church townland. It is likely the Knocknagoney street names all take their names from the area in which they are located. " } , { "id": 2209, "pageID": "58548", "title": "Knocknagoney Green", "url" : "knocknagoney-green", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The website Placenamesni.org suggests Knocknagoney is a shortened version of a place name which can be traced back to 1604. Kay Muhr who is acknowledged in the entry describes the name as a church townland. It is likely the Knocknagoney street names all take their names from the area in which they are located. " } , { "id": 2210, "pageID": "58549", "title": "Knocknagoney Grove", "url" : "knocknagoney-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The website Placenamesni.org suggests Knocknagoney is a shortened version of a place name which can be traced back to 1604. Kay Muhr who is acknowledged in the entry describes the name as a church townland. It is likely the Knocknagoney street names all take their names from the area in which they are located. " } , { "id": 2211, "pageID": "58550", "title": "Knocknagoney Park", "url" : "knocknagoney-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The website Placenamesni.org suggests Knocknagoney is a shortened version of a place name which can be traced back to 1604. Kay Muhr who is acknowledged in the entry describes the name as a church townland. It is likely the Knocknagoney street names all take their names from the area in which they are located. " } , { "id": 2212, "pageID": "58551", "title": "Knocknagoney Road", "url" : "knocknagoney-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The website Placenamesni.org suggests Knocknagoney is a shortened version of a place name which can be traced back to 1604. Kay Muhr who is acknowledged in the entry describes the name as a church townland. It is likely the Knocknagoney street names all take their names from the area in which they are located. " } , { "id": 2213, "pageID": "58552", "title": "Knocknagoney Way", "url" : "knocknagoney-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The website Placenamesni.org suggests Knocknagoney is a shortened version of a place name which can be traced back to 1604. Kay Muhr who is acknowledged in the entry describes the name as a church townland. It is likely the Knocknagoney street names all take their names from the area in which they are located. " } , { "id": 2214, "pageID": "58553", "title": "Knocktern Gardens", "url" : "knocktern-gardens", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1926", "content" : " - Knocktern Gardens - - - - BT4 - - - -Resolved – That on the application of Mr. Joseph McMaster the following names be approved for new streets on his property situate off Belmont and Wandsworth Roads and Hawthornden Road: – Pirrie Parade, Kin-Edar Crescent, Hawthornden Park, Knocklofty Park, Knocktern Gardens, and Belmont Drive. (14th December 1926)
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" } , { "id": 2222, "pageID": "58561", "title": "Koram Ring / Fáinne Mhullach Cothrom", "url" : "koram-ring", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Koram Ring / Fáinne Mhullach Cothrom - - - - BT11 - - - -Koram is a minor hill at the western end of the Sperrin Mountains in Co, Tyrone. Ir. cothrom means level. The name probably refers to the flat top of the hill. Koram Ring is an address of a group of houses located around crossroads with a mini-roundabout at the centre.
" } , { "id": 2223, "pageID": "58562", "title": "Kyle Street", "url" : "kyle-street", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Kyle Street - - - - BT4 - - - -Location: Sydenham, East Belfast, BT4
Named: c. 1900–1905
Theme: Natural features / Ulster-Scots influence
Townland: Strandtown
Current Electoral Area: Ormiston DEA
Kyle Street may take its name from the word kyle— which is Scottish Gaelic origin (caol) meaning a narrow strait or channel of water. Common in Scottish place-names (e.g. Kyle of Lochalsh), the name may reflect Belfast’s maritime geography, with nearby waterways such as the Connswater River and Belfast Lough. It fits thematically with other nearby streets named after rivers, such as Avon, Mersey, and Dee.
Development
Kyle Street was laid out shortly after Sydenham was incorporated into Belfast in 1898, and first appears in street directories by 1905. It formed part of a new residential grid between Park Avenue and Lisavon Street, designed to house shipyard and industrial workers. By the 1911 Census, the street was fully occupied and part of the thriving working-class district of Sydenham.
Houses were typical two-storey redbrick terraces, many of which have been renovated or replaced. Kyle Street still follows its original layout and remains in residential use today.
Kyle Street fits a wider naming pattern in early 20th-century East Belfast, which favoured natural and hydrographic features, British and Irish place-names, and surnames. Its proximity to other streets named for rivers and lochs supports the idea of a coordinated naming scheme with cultural and geographic resonance—reflecting Belfast’s shipbuilding identity and Ulster-Scots heritage.
Kyle Street had previously been called Albert Street.
" } , { "id": 2224, "pageID": "58563", "title": "Kylemore Park", "url" : "kylemore-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1938", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1938 - - - - Resolved that the name Kylemore Park be approved for a new street off Ballysillan Road on the property of Messrs J & RW Taggart. (29th November 1938)." } , { "id": 2225, "pageID": "58564", "title": "La Salle Drive", "url" : "la-salle-drive", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - La Salle Drive - - - - BT12 - - - - “Resolved that the names Lasalle Park and Lasalle Drive be approved for new Streets off Falls Rd. on the property of Mr M Curran”. (24th April 1934). La Salle Drive appears as a street name for the first time in the 1936 Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 2226, "pageID": "58565", "title": "La Salle Gardens / Garraithe La Salle", "url" : "la-salle-gardens", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1937", "content" : " - La Salle Gardens / Garraithe La Salle - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved- That the name Lasalle Gardens be approved for a new street off Falls Road, on the property of Mr. John Curran. (14th December 1937) The name La Salle Gardens appears for the first time in the 1938 Belfast and Ulster Street Directory.
" } , { "id": 2227, "pageID": "58566", "title": "La Salle Mews / Eachlann La Salle", "url" : "la-salle-mews", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - La Salle Mews / Eachlann La Salle - - - - BT12 - - - -La Salle Mews was built on the site of the Globe Laundry and Dyeworks. The Ordnance Survey 6 map (third edition 1900-1907) indicates this clearly. In the Belfast Telegraph – Wednesday 08 April 1903, there is an advert for the Globe Laundry and Dye works: One of the first people who moved into her property in this street was able to confirm she did so in July 1987. The developer was a Mr Frank O’Rawe and built by Donaghmore Construction.
" } , { "id": 2228, "pageID": "58567", "title": "La Salle Park", "url" : "la-salle-park", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - La Salle Park - - - - BT12 - - - - “Resolved that the names La Salle Park and La Salle Drive be approved for new Streets off Falls Road on the property of Mr M Curran”. (24th April 1934). Some of the De La Salle Brothers taught in the nearby St Gall’s Primary School which closed in 200?. The first reference to La Salle Park comes in the 1936 Belfast Street Directory. There is a reference to the “La Salle Christian Brothers’ Home”." } , { "id": 2229, "pageID": "58568", "title": "Laburnum Court", "url" : "laburnum-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2231, "pageID": "58570", "title": "Lacefield", "url" : "lacefield", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2232, "pageID": "58571", "title": "Lackagh Court", "url" : "lackagh-court", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Lackagh Court - - - - BT4 - - - -Origin of name
The name Lackagh is derived from the Irish Leacach, from leac meaning flagstone or slab. It is used in several Irish townlands and parishes and describes a stony or slabby place. Victorian developers in Belfast often borrowed such names when laying out new streets.
History
1876 – First reference in the Ulster Examiner and Northern Star, which listed Lackagh Street among streets receiving new public lamps.
1880s–1960s – Regularly appears in Belfast street directories as a street off the Newtownards Road in Ballymacarrett.
16 May 1972 – Belfast Telegraph article referred to the last days of Lackagh Street as redevelopment took hold in east Belfast.
6 November 1974 – A death notice recorded a resident as late of Lackagh Street, confirming the street was still in use as an address at that time.
Mid–late 1970s – The street was cleared, and the name survived in the new housing development Lackagh Court a small cul-de-sac built on or near the site of the old terraces.
Present day – Lackagh Court preserves the memory of the older street within a modern layout.
" } , { "id": 2233, "pageID": "58572", "title": "Ladas Drive", "url" : "ladas-drive", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Ladas Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -
Ladas Drive/Park/Way were called after Ladas who won the Derby in 1894. He was owned by the Prime Minister Lord Rosebery. He was Prime Minister from March 1894 to June 1895. The name Ladas was originally that of a swift runner for Alexander the Great. Ladas thus became a byword for speed.
The Committee again considered application, dated 26th ult., from Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart, Solicitors for the Blakiston-Houston Estate Company, that new streets on the above-mentioned estate be named Grand Parade, Ardpatrick Gardens, Blenheim Drive, Trigo Parade, Cicero Gardens, Pommern Parade, Ladas Drive, Ormonde Gardens and Donovan Parade. Resolved – That with the exception of Blenheim Drive the foregoing names be approved, and in the case of Blenheim Drive Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart be requested to submit another name for the Committee’s consideration, in view of the fact that a street having the name Blenheim Street is situated in another area of the city. (22nd July 1930).
" } , { "id": 2234, "pageID": "58573", "title": "Ladas Park", "url" : "ladas-park", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ladas Park - - - - BT6 - - - -Ladas Drive/Park/Way were called after Ladas who won the Derby in 1894. He was owned by the Prime Minister Lord Rosebery. He was Prime Minister from March 1894 to June 1895. The name Ladas was originally that of a swift runner for Alexander the Great. Ladas thus became a byword for speed.
" } , { "id": 2235, "pageID": "58574", "title": "Ladas Way", "url" : "ladas-way", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ladas Way - - - - BT6 - - - -Ladas Drive/Park/Way were called after Ladas who won the Derby in 1894. He was owned by the Prime Minister Lord Rosebery. He was Prime Minister from March 1894 to June 1895. The name Ladas was originally that of a swift runner for Alexander the Great. Ladas thus became a byword for speed.
Prior to the building of Gibson Park Avenue and Ladas Way, there was a lane along the same line known as Daddy Winkers Lane. The name is explained by Aidan Campbell in Cregagh: An Illustrated And Spoken History of Cregagh, Hillfoot, Lisnabreeny and the Lagan (2011), p. 44: Glenbanna was a large house situated nearby in the townland of Lisnasharragh and the surrounding 15 acres of land were leased from the Marquis of Downshire. In the 1860s Glenbanna was occupied by linen manufacturer Samuel Tierney and the area was regarded as being outside the town of Belfast and in the country. By the 1880s Glenbanna was occupied by Robert Wilson, cattle dealer who soon earned the nickname of Daddy Winker which he was probably given by local children who raided his apple trees. The name stuck and the lane past Glenbanna became known locally as Daddy Winkers Lane. The lane was officially designated Gibson Park Avenue as far back as 1928. Incidentally, Glenbanna has been demolished but the site is close to Alexander Road.
" } , { "id": 2236, "pageID": "58575", "title": "Ladbrook Drive", "url" : "ladbrook-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - Change of street names, Glenard estate. The city surveyor reported, with reference to the application received from Glenard Estates Ltd, that the names of certain throughfares on Glenard Estate be changed and intimated that the owners of property concerned were agreeable to the proposal. Resolved that the undernoted changes be approved: Portion of Glenard Park from Ardglen Parade to Crumlin Road: Brompton Park; Portion of Glenard Gardens from Glenard Crescent to Ardglen Parade: Ladbrook Drive; Portion of Glenard Drive from Glenard Crescent to Ardglen Parade: Duneden Park; Portion of Glenard Parade from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Estoril Park; Portion of Ardglen Drive from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Cranbrook Gardens; Portion of Ardglen Gardens from Ardoyne Road to Ardglen Parade: Farringdon Gardens; Glenard Crescent: Balholm Drive; Ardglen Parade: Berwick Road (30th November 1937)." } , { "id": 2237, "pageID": "58576", "title": "Lady Street / Sráid na Bantiarna", "url" : "lady-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1872", "content" : " - Lady Street / Sráid na Bantiarna - - - - BT12 - - - - “Resolved that Messrs. L. and J. Brown be allowed to name six new streets running from M'Donnell Street to Cullingtree Road. Slate Street, Lady Street, Duchess Street, Countess Street, Marchioness Street, and Ton Street.” Improvements Committee, 14th February, 1872." } , { "id": 2238, "pageID": "58577", "title": "Ladybrook Avenue", "url" : "ladybrook-avenue", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Ladybrook Avenue - - - - BT11 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists John McCance, Ladybrook. Ladybrook is marked on the second edition of the Ordnance Survey 6 Map (1846-1862).
" } , { "id": 2239, "pageID": "58578", "title": "Ladybrook Crescent", "url" : "ladybrook-crescent", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Ladybrook Crescent - - - - BT11 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists John McCance, Ladybrook. Ladybrook is marked on the second edition of the Ordnance Survey 6 Map (1846-1862).
" } , { "id": 2240, "pageID": "58579", "title": "Ladybrook Cross", "url" : "ladybrook-cross", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Ladybrook Cross - - - - BT11 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2241, "pageID": "58580", "title": "Ladybrook Drive", "url" : "ladybrook-drive", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Ladybrook Drive - - - - BT11 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists John McCance, Ladybrook. Ladybrook is marked on the second edition of the Ordnance Survey 6 Map (1846-1862).
" } , { "id": 2242, "pageID": "58581", "title": "Ladybrook Gardens", "url" : "ladybrook-gardens", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Ladybrook Gardens - - - - BT11 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists John McCance, Ladybrook. Ladybrook is marked on the second edition of the Ordnance Survey 6 Map (1846-1862).
" } , { "id": 2243, "pageID": "58582", "title": "Ladybrook Grove / Garrán Shruthán na Bantiarna", "url" : "ladybrook-grove", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Ladybrook Grove / Garrán Shruthán na Bantiarna - - - - BT11 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists John McCance, Ladybrook. Ladybrook is marked on the second edition of the Ordnance Survey 6 Map (1846-1862).
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in December 2023.
" } , { "id": 2244, "pageID": "58583", "title": "Ladybrook Parade", "url" : "ladybrook-parade", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Ladybrook Parade - - - - BT11 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists John McCance, Ladybrook. Ladybrook is marked on the second edition of the Ordnance Survey 6 Map (1846-1862).
" } , { "id": 2245, "pageID": "58584", "title": "Ladybrook Park", "url" : "ladybrook-park", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Ladybrook Park - - - - BT11 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists John McCance, Ladybrook. Ladybrook is marked on the second edition of the Ordnance Survey 6 Map (1846-1862).
" } , { "id": 2246, "pageID": "58585", "title": "Ladymar Court / Cúirt Bhantiarna Mharr", "url" : "ladymar-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Ladymar Court / Cúirt Bhantiarna Mharr - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2247, "pageID": "58586", "title": "Ladymar Grove / Garrán Bhantiarna Mharr", "url" : "ladymar-grove", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Ladymar Grove / Garrán Bhantiarna Mharr - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2248, "pageID": "58587", "title": "Ladymar Park / Páirc Bhantiarna Mharr", "url" : "ladymar-park", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Ladymar Park / Páirc Bhantiarna Mharr - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2249, "pageID": "58588", "title": "Ladymar Walk / Siúlán Bhantiarna Mharr", "url" : "ladymar-walk", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Ladymar Park / Siúlán Bhantiarna Mharr - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2250, "pageID": "58589", "title": "Lagan Way", "url" : "lagan-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2251, "pageID": "58590", "title": "Laganbank Road", "url" : "laganbank-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2252, "pageID": "58591", "title": "Laganvale Court", "url" : "laganvale-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2253, "pageID": "58592", "title": "Laganvale Manor", "url" : "laganvale-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2254, "pageID": "58593", "title": "Laganvale Street / Sráid Ghleann an Lagáin", "url" : "laganvale-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Laganvale Street / Sráid Ghleann an Lagáin - - - - BT9 - - - -The architecture of Laganvale Street is remarkable for its terraced flat-roof houses, a style usually associated with seaside resorts. Some of the houses are rendered, while others display the brickwork.
The name refers not just to valley of the River Lagan, which is close by, but to this specific estate in Stranmillis. Lagan Vale Estate Brick & Terra-Cotta Works Ltd was established here in 1909, but there are references to Lagan Vale Brick Works in newspapers as early as 1897. Also Lagan Vale was an earlier name for Lockview Road.
That on the application of the owners a new street on property situate Off Lockview Road be named Laganvale Street and a new street on property situate off Ridgeway Street be named Strandview Street. Town Improvement Committee, 20th June 1900.
The dual language street signage was approved in June 2024.
" } , { "id": 2255, "pageID": "58594", "title": "Laganview Court", "url" : "laganview-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2256, "pageID": "58595", "title": "Laganview Mews", "url" : "laganview-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2257, "pageID": "58596", "title": "Laird Park", "url" : "laird-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2258, "pageID": "58597", "title": "Lake Glen Avenue / Ascaill Ghleann an Locha", "url" : "lake-glen-avenue", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Lake Glen Avenue / Ascaill Ghleann an Locha - - - - BT11 - - - - The 1890 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory lists Lake Glen House in Andersonstown. - Further Information - - https://belfastmedia.com/the-long-lost-townland-of-ballycranocke/?fbclid=IwAR1YsHTvVZhDNR8ceU0-rMrVHWtq5hEykurdBJg1BXKdLcdxeZIdHFdNU1o" } , { "id": 2259, "pageID": "58598", "title": "Lake Glen Close / Clós Ghleann an Locha", "url" : "lake-glen-close", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Lake Glen Close / Clós Ghleann an Locha - - - - BT11 - - - - Lake Glen, according to local historian Pól Deeds, derives its name from the townland name Ballycranocke. ‘Cranock’ or ‘cranoge’ comes from the Irish word ‘crannóg’ which means a dwelling or structure that was usually found in the middle of a lake but also sometimes just in marshy ground or surrounded by streams, as was the site near where the houses in Lake Glen were built. In previous centuries there was a fort, an old church and graveyard - or ‘cealdrach’ - and even earlier a crannóg was built on a slight elevation that may have used the streams around it as protection. The church and townland took its name from the crannóg (Capella de Cranoge) and the whole area eventually became known as Callender’s Fort. 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In previous centuries there was a fort, an old church and graveyard - or ‘cealdrach’ - and even earlier a crannóg was built on a slight elevation that may have used the streams around it as protection. The church and townland took its name from the crannóg (Capella de Cranoge) and the whole area eventually became known as Callender’s Fort. 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In previous centuries there was a fort, an old church and graveyard - or ‘cealdrach’ - and even earlier a crannóg was built on a slight elevation that may have used the streams around it as protection. The church and townland took its name from the crannóg (Capella de Cranoge) and the whole area eventually became known as Callender’s Fort. 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In previous centuries there was a fort, an old church and graveyard - or ‘cealdrach’ - and even earlier a crannóg was built on a slight elevation that may have used the streams around it as protection. The church and townland took its name from the crannóg (Capella de Cranoge) and the whole area eventually became known as Callender’s Fort. Pól believes the name chosen for the area that sloped down from the fort to the Falls Road, Lake Glen, came from the ancient crannóg and the townland name Ballycranocke. - Further Information - - https://belfastmedia.com/the-long-lost-townland-of-ballycranocke/?fbclid=IwAR1YsHTvVZhDNR8ceU0-rMrVHWtq5hEykurdBJg1BXKdLcdxeZIdHFdNU1o" } , { "id": 2263, "pageID": "58602", "title": "Lake Glen Parade / Paráid Ghleann an Locha", "url" : "lake-glen-parade", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Lake Glen Parade / Paráid Ghleann an Locha - - - - BT11 - - - - Lake Glen, according to local historian Pól Deeds, derives its name from the townland name Ballycranocke. ‘Cranock’ or ‘cranoge’ comes from the Irish word ‘crannóg’ which means a dwelling or structure that was usually found in the middle of a lake but also sometimes just in marshy ground or surrounded by streams, as was the site near where the houses in Lake Glen were built. In previous centuries there was a fort, an old church and graveyard - or ‘cealdrach’ - and even earlier a crannóg was built on a slight elevation that may have used the streams around it as protection. The church and townland took its name from the crannóg (Capella de Cranoge) and the whole area eventually became known as Callender’s Fort. Pól believes the name chosen for the area that sloped down from the fort to the Falls Road, Lake Glen, came from the ancient crannóg and the townland name Ballycranocke. - Further Information - - https://belfastmedia.com/the-long-lost-townland-of-ballycranocke/?fbclid=IwAR1YsHTvVZhDNR8ceU0-rMrVHWtq5hEykurdBJg1BXKdLcdxeZIdHFdNU1o" } , { "id": 2264, "pageID": "58603", "title": "Lake Glen Park / Páirc Ghleann an Locha", "url" : "lake-glen-park", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Lake Glen Park / Páirc Ghleann an Locha - - - - BT11 - - - - Lake Glen, according to local historian Pól Deeds, derives its name from the townland name Ballycranocke. ‘Cranock’ or ‘cranoge’ comes from the Irish word ‘crannóg’ which means a dwelling or structure that was usually found in the middle of a lake but also sometimes just in marshy ground or surrounded by streams, as was the site near where the houses in Lake Glen were built. In previous centuries there was a fort, an old church and graveyard - or ‘cealdrach’ - and even earlier a crannóg was built on a slight elevation that may have used the streams around it as protection. The church and townland took its name from the crannóg (Capella de Cranoge) and the whole area eventually became known as Callender’s Fort. Pól believes the name chosen for the area that sloped down from the fort to the Falls Road, Lake Glen, came from the ancient crannóg and the townland name Ballycranocke. - Further Information - - https://belfastmedia.com/the-long-lost-townland-of-ballycranocke/?fbclid=IwAR1YsHTvVZhDNR8ceU0-rMrVHWtq5hEykurdBJg1BXKdLcdxeZIdHFdNU1o" } , { "id": 2265, "pageID": "58604", "title": "Lakeside Drive", "url" : "lakeside-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - " } , { "id": 2266, "pageID": "58605", "title": "Lakeview", "url" : "lakeview", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - " } , { "id": 2267, "pageID": "58606", "title": "Lanark Way / Bealach Lannraig", "url" : "lanark-way", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Lanark Way / Bealach Lannraig - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr James Tate of Tennent Street a new street situate off Mayo Street to be named Lanark Street. (Improvement Committee 19th October 1892).
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" } , { "id": 2268, "pageID": "58607", "title": "Lancaster Street", "url" : "lancaster-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Lancaster Street, named after by Quaker Joseph Lancaster with groups of younger pupils being instructed by a senior pupil. The school was built in 1811. Over 1,200 boys and girls received daily or Sunday schooling in its first year. (Patton) “This institution first originated in 1802, and was then called the “Belfast Sunday School;” its professed object being the communication of instruction to that class of children, whose occupations prevented them from attending school during the week, and also to those, whose parents were unable to pay for their education.” Belfast Street Directory, 1819. - Further Information - - https://britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk/discover/joseph-lancaster/" } , { "id": 2269, "pageID": "58608", "title": "Lancaster Terrace", "url" : "lancaster-terrace", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2271, "pageID": "58610", "title": "Lancefield Road", "url" : "lancefield-road", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1901", "content" : " - Lancefield Road - - - - BT9 - - - -That on the application of the Owners a New Street on property situate off Lisburn Road be named Lancefield Street. (29th March 1899).
That Mr Edward Stringer be informed in reply to his application to have the name of Lancefield Street changed, that the committee will be prepared to recommend the Council to alter the name to Lancefield Road provided all the owners of property agree thereto and pay the cost of the new sign. (1st October 1901).
Letter read dated 12th inst., from Mr. J. G. Rapple and Mrs. Emma Thompson, agreeing to the change of name of Lancefield street to Lancefield road. (22nd October 1901).
" } , { "id": 2272, "pageID": "58611", "title": "Landscape Terrace", "url" : "landscape-terrace", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - OS Map (third edition, 1900-1907)." } , { "id": 2273, "pageID": "58612", "title": "Landseer Street", "url" : "landseer-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Landseer Street - - - - BT9 - - - -Landseer Street was called after a famous Victorian painter Sir Edwin Landseer (7 March 1802 – 1 October 1873). Landseer was an English painter and sculptor, he was particularly well known for his paintings of animals, such as the magnificent stag depicted in Monarch of the Glen (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 27/01/1941).
That on the application of the owner, Mr. T. K. Matthews, four new streets on his property situate off Stranmillis Road be named Landseer Street, Elaine Street, Colenso Street, and Pretoria Street. (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 4th April 1900).
" } , { "id": 2274, "pageID": "58613", "title": "Langley Street", "url" : "langley-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1877", "content" : " - Langley Street - - - - BT13; year approved: 1877 - - - -That on the application of Mr Blackiston Houston three new streets be named Langley Street, Danube Street, McCandless Street as shown on his sketch but that the other names being duplicates cannot be accepted. (27th June 1877).
" } , { "id": 2275, "pageID": "58614", "title": "Langtry Court", "url" : "langtry-court", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 2000", "content" : " - Langtry Court - - - - BT5 - - - -Langtry Court Off Templemore Avenue, BT5 was proposed by the Carvill Group and accepted as the street name at the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 10th April, 2000. The name may be connected with George Langtry of Fortwilliam, a prominent merchant and shipowner. See George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. ii, 1880, pp. 123-4, 215-6). However, there are other people of the name in Belfast who may account for the name.
" } , { "id": 2276, "pageID": "58615", "title": "Lansdowne Drive", "url" : "lansdowne-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1932", "content" : " - Lansdowne Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -On the application of Mr. Robert Barton, it was Resolved - That the name Lansdowne Drive be approved for a new street on his property situated off Lansdowne Park. (13 September 1932).
" } , { "id": 2277, "pageID": "58616", "title": "Lansdowne Mews", "url" : "lansdowne-mews", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Lansdowne Mews - - - - BT15 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2278, "pageID": "58617", "title": "Lansdowne Park", "url" : "lansdowne-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved – That the name Lansdowne Park be approved for new street on the property of Messrs. James H. Barton & Sons, off Lansdowne Road. (31st March 1931).
" } , { "id": 2279, "pageID": "58618", "title": "Lansdowne Park North", "url" : "lansdowne-park-north", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1932", "content" : " - Lansdowne Park North - - - - BT15 - - - -Resolved – That the names Lowwood Park and Lansdowne Park North be approved for new streets on the property of the Dixon Estates Ltd., off Shore Road. (1st March 1932).
That approval be given to the naming of new streets as under: Sheringhurst Park, from Lowwood Park, Mountalton Park, from Sheringhurst Park, Lansdowne Park North to its junction with Mountalton Park and Lowood Gardens to its junction with Lowwood Park all for Mr. William Patterson. Springfield Park, off Springfield Road, for Major H. F. H. Hardy. TIC, 6th May 1947.
" } , { "id": 2280, "pageID": "58619", "title": "Lansdowne Road", "url" : "lansdowne-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - From The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1895. This may be named for Sir Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, 6th Earl of Kerry," } , { "id": 2281, "pageID": "58620", "title": "Lanyon Place", "url" : "lanyon-place", "intro" : "BT1", "content" : " - Lanyon Place - - - - BT1 - - - -Takes its name from the architect Sir Charles Lanyon (1813-89) who was described by the architectural historian Charles Brett as the greatest single name in the development of Belfast quoted in Bardon, Belfast, An Illustrated History. Lanyon Place is now also the name of one of Belfasts main railway stations, formerly Belfast Central Station. Lanyon was born in Eastbourne, England, but spent much of his working life in Ireland, particularly Belfast. He was responsible for designing many of the citys landmark buildings including Belfast Castle, the Custom House, Crumlin Road Gaol and Courthouse, the core part of Queens University Belfast (known as the Lanyon Building), Sinclair Seamans Presbyterian Church, the Palm House in the Botanic Gardens, the Linenhall Library and Union Theological College. He was elected Mayor of Belfast in 1862 and was MP for the city 1865-68.
- Further Information - -Dictionary of Irish Architects: Sir Charles Lanyon
" } , { "id": 2282, "pageID": "58621", "title": "Lanyon Quay", "url" : "lanyon-quay", "intro" : "BT1", "content" : " - Lanyon Quay - - - - BT1 - - - -Takes its name from the architect Sir Charles Lanyon (1813-89) who was described by the architectural historian Charles Brett as the greatest single name in the development of Belfast quoted in Bardon, Belfast, An Illustrated History. Lanyon Place is now also the name of one of Belfasts main railway stations, formerly Belfast Central Station. Lanyon was born in Eastbourne, England, but spent much of his working life in Ireland, particularly Belfast. He was responsible for designing many of the citys landmark buildings including Belfast Castle, the Custom House, Crumlin Road Gaol and Courthouse, the core part of Queens University Belfast (known as the Lanyon Building), Sinclair Seamans Presbyterian Church, the Palm House in the Botanic Gardens, the Linenhall Library and Union Theological College. He was elected Mayor of Belfast in 1862 and was MP for the city 1865-68.
- Further Information - -Dictionary of Irish Architects: Sir Charles Lanyon
" } , { "id": 2283, "pageID": "58622", "title": "Larkfield Avenue", "url" : "larkfield-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - According to Dean, a house and lodge were built for the McCance family before 1858." } , { "id": 2284, "pageID": "58623", "title": "Larkfield Court", "url" : "larkfield-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2286, "pageID": "58625", "title": "Larkfield Gardens", "url" : "larkfield-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1961", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1961 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application of Mr F.A. Ferguson for permission to name a new street on his property near Larkfield View, Larkfield Gardens. Tuesday, 12th December 1961." } , { "id": 2287, "pageID": "58626", "title": "Larkfield Grove", "url" : "larkfield-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2289, "pageID": "58628", "title": "Larkfield Park", "url" : "larkfield-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1957", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1957 - - - - The city surveyor submitted an application Mr Joseph McMaster, requesting that the name Larkfield Park be approved for new street on his property situate off Palmerston Road. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved. (13th April 1957)." } , { "id": 2290, "pageID": "58629", "title": "Larkfield Road", "url" : "larkfield-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2291, "pageID": "58630", "title": "Larkspur Rise", "url" : "larkspur-rise", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Larkspur is a cottage garden plant and are usually blue but they can come in mauve, pink, white and even red. Larkspur is the common name for delphinium. It is possible they may have been growing in the locality before the development of Larkspur Rise" } , { "id": 2292, "pageID": "58631", "title": "Larkstone Street", "url" : "larkstone-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Larkstone Street - - - - BT9 - - - -Larkstone Street is one of three streets in this neighbourhood between Lisburn Road and the railway containing the element -stone, the others being Capstone and Moonstone. It is uncertain whether there is any deeper connection.
Application of the owner Mr E Stringer three new streets on his property off Lisburn Road Larkstone Street, Capstone Street and Moonstone Street. Minutes, TIC, 28th September 1898.
" } , { "id": 2293, "pageID": "58632", "title": "Laurel Lane", "url" : "laurel-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2294, "pageID": "58633", "title": "Laurelvale", "url" : "laurelvale", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This name Laurelvale off Sydenham Avenue was accepted by the Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 12 September 1967. The proposal was made by W. Scott and Co." } , { "id": 2295, "pageID": "58634", "title": "Lavens Drive", "url" : "lavens-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved 1930", "content" : " - Lavens Drive - - - - BT14 - - - -Lavens Drive had previously been called Albert Terrace. Laven’s Drive (Crumlin Road to Legane Street) is listed in the 1932 Belfast Street Directory. It is likely this takes its name after Lavens M. Ewart (1845-1898) who was the second son of Sir William Ewart, M.P. He was born in Belfast in 1845 and entered the family’s linen business. Throughout his life he collected a fine library of Irish books and books dealing with the linen industry. He helped found the second series of the Ulster Journal of Archaeology. He was a generous benefactor of the Linen Hall Library in Belfast and worked closely with its librarian, John Anderson. Ewart’s interest in local bibliography and early Belfast printing is reflected in his collection at the Linen Hall Library, where he was Governor of the Library. Ten years after his death his personal library was given on loan to the Linen Hall Library and in 1954 it became the property of the Linen Hall Library.
The Committee reconsidered application, dated 6th inst., from the Mr. Frederick Brown and Messrs. James Barron & Co., that the name Lavens Drive be approved for the new street on their property off Crumlin Road, the premises thereon being now known as Albert Terrace, Crumlin Road, and it was: Resolved – that the application be acceded to. (Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee, 24th June 1930).
- Further Information - - https://archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/search/archives/ecb62bbe-953d-3ba4-b966-e8c66b3ebbba" } , { "id": 2296, "pageID": "58635", "title": "Lavinia Mews", "url" : "lavinia-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -The committee application of Mr. William Jones to name a new street off the Ormeau Road Lavinia Street, was granted. (28th April 1869).
" } , { "id": 2297, "pageID": "58636", "title": "Lavinia Square", "url" : "lavinia-square", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -The committee application of Mr. William Jones to name a new street off the Ormeau Road Lavinia Street, was granted. (28th April 1869).
" } , { "id": 2298, "pageID": "58637", "title": "Lawnbrook Avenue", "url" : "lawnbrook-avenue", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Lawnbrook Avenue - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs R. J. McConnell and Co. two new streets on their property situate off Lawnbrook Avenue be named Lawnbrook Square and Azamor Street. (Improvement Committee, 7th February 1894).
" } , { "id": 2299, "pageID": "58638", "title": "Lawnbrook Drive", "url" : "lawnbrook-drive", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Lawnbrook Drive - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs R. J. McConnell and Co. two new streets on their property situate off Lawnbrook Avenue be named Lawnbrook Square and Azamor Street. (Improvement Committee, 7th February 1894).
" } , { "id": 2300, "pageID": "58639", "title": "Lawnbrook Square", "url" : "lawnbrook-square", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1894", "content" : " - Lawnbrook Square - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs R. J. McConnell and Co. two new streets on their property situate off Lawnbrook Avenue be named Lawnbrook Square and Azamor Street. (Improvement Committee, 7th February 1894).
" } , { "id": 2301, "pageID": "58640", "title": "Lawnbrook Way", "url" : "lawnbrook-way", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Lawnbrook Way - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs R. J. McConnell and Co. two new streets on their property situate off Lawnbrook Avenue be named Lawnbrook Square and Azamor Street. (Improvement Committee, 7th February 1894).
" } , { "id": 2302, "pageID": "58641", "title": "Lawnmount Street", "url" : "lawnmount-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs R. J. McConnell & Co., a new street on their property situate off My Lady’s Road west of Mount Street, be named Lavender Mount Street. (6th June 1894).
" } , { "id": 2303, "pageID": "58642", "title": "Lawnview Street", "url" : "lawnview-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1895", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1895 - - - -On the application of the owners, your Committee have named a new street of Woodvale Road Lawnview Street. Northern Whig - (Thursday 02 May 1895).
" } , { "id": 2304, "pageID": "58643", "title": "Lawrence Street", "url" : "lawrence-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1869", "content" : " - Lawrence Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Lawrence Street (BT7, Malone Lower) – Indian Mutiny commemoration
Many Belfast streets laid out in the mid-19th century were given names that reflected the politics and empire of the day. In the Malone and Ormeau districts, several new streets commemorated the Indian Mutiny of 1857 and the British figures associated with its suppression.
First reference: Belfast News-Letter, 2 November 1869, records the erection of street lamps in Lawrence Street alongside other newly built roads such as McDonnell Street and Elmwood Avenue. This places the laying out of the street in the mid-to-late 1860s, during Belfast’s rapid southward expansion.
Name origin: The street is almost certainly named for Sir John Lawrence (1811–1879), later Lord Lawrence, who served as Viceroy of India (1864–1869) and was widely celebrated in Britain and Ireland for his role in suppressing the Indian Mutiny of 1857. His tenure as Viceroy coincided closely with the creation of the street.
Imperial commemoration: Lawrence Street forms part of a distinctive cluster of Belfast streets that commemorate the Indian Mutiny. Nearby are Cawnpore Street, Lucknow Street, Havelock Street (and Place), and Outram Street. Writing in the Belfast Telegraph (7 March 1941), John J. Marshall grouped Lawrence Street with these names, noting their origin in the events of 1857. Delhi Street was also added later from the same commemorative impulse.
Context: The naming reflects how Victorian Belfast inscribed imperial memory into its urban fabric. Alongside more locally rooted names, these streets celebrated British military victories and imperial administrators, creating an enduring map of empire in the city’s Malone and Ormeau districts.
Sources:
Belfast News-Letter, 2 November 1869
John J. Marshall, Empire Battle Memories, Belfast Telegraph, 7 March 1941
The dust and smoke of the war with Russia had scarcely settled down before the Indian Mutiny broke out in 1857. We have Cawnpore Street, Lucknow Street, Havelock Street and Place, Lawrence Street, and Outram Street. Delhi Street probably comes from the same source, but was built much later. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941.
" } , { "id": 2305, "pageID": "58644", "title": "Laws Court", "url" : "laws-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2306, "pageID": "58645", "title": "Lawther Court", "url" : "lawther-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Lawther Street off the Limestone Road is mentioned in newspaper report in Belfast News-Letter - Friday 07 May 1869. A surmise: a possible connection with Samuel Lawther, of Lawther & Harvey, the shipping magnate.
Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … Street parallel to Osborne Street off Lawther Street — Lawther Place. (15th April 1874).
" } , { "id": 2307, "pageID": "58646", "title": "Lawyer Gardens", "url" : "lawyer-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2311, "pageID": "58650", "title": "Lecale Street", "url" : "lecale-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - - Owner: Mr Shillington, eight new streets situate off Broadway be named Benburb Street, Ebor Street, Kilburn Street, Lecale Street, Moltke Street, Rockview Street, Tavanagh Street and Glenmachan Street. Minutes TIC, 25th May 1898. " } , { "id": 2312, "pageID": "58651", "title": "Ledley Hall Close", "url" : "ledley-hall-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2313, "pageID": "58652", "title": "Leeson Street / Sráid Líosain", "url" : "leeson-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1862", "content" : " - Leeson Street / Sráid Líosain - - - - BT12 - - - - Resolved, That the application of John Lanyon Esq, for permission to name a new street (running from the south side of the Falls road to the new Hannahstown road, commencing on the Falls road nearly opposite Mr Ross’ new house ‘Leeson Street’ be complied with. TIC: 2nd January 1862. " } , { "id": 2314, "pageID": "58653", "title": "Legann Street", "url" : "legann-street", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Legann Street - - - - BT14 - - - -The 1905 (BPUD) lists Legane Street (late Ashey Street) off Ligoniel Road, Legann Street, off Crumlin Road, Leganoe Street Off Ligoniel Road and Leginn Street (late Divis Street) off Ligoniel Road. Legann Street had previously been called Beechland Street.
" } , { "id": 2315, "pageID": "58654", "title": "Leganoe Street", "url" : "leganoe-street", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - - -Leganoe Street had previously been called Barrack Street.
- - BT14 - - Leganoe Street - - " } , { "id": 2316, "pageID": "58655", "title": "Leggagh Court", "url" : "leggagh-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Leggagh Street is listed as off the Crumlin Road, Ballysillan in the 1907 Belfast Street Directory. Leggagh Street had been previously known as Gordon Street until it was changed on 5th August 1902 along with several other streets in Legoniel.
" } , { "id": 2317, "pageID": "58656", "title": "Legmail Street", "url" : "legmail-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1916", "content" : " - - -Resolved: That on the application of Mr. Wm. A. Bell a new street situate off Crumlin Road at Ligoniel be named Legmail Street. (15th February 1916).
" } , { "id": 2318, "pageID": "58657", "title": "Legnavea Place", "url" : "legnavea-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Legnavea Street had previously been called Meadow Street; the name was changed along with several others in Legoniel district on 5th August 1902.
" } , { "id": 2319, "pageID": "58658", "title": "Leitrim Street", "url" : "leitrim-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1882", "content" : " - Leitrim Street - - - - BT6 - - - -In addition to the county of Leitrim in Connacht and the village after which it is named, there are numerous places named Leitrim in Ireland. It is especially common as a townland name. It is, therefore, difficult to be sure which particular Leitrim is referred to in this street name. The name is usually from the Irish Liatroim, a compound of liath and droim, meaning grey ridge.
This is the L in an alphabetical sequence of streets built in the 1880s and 1890s.
Mr. J. Brown moved the adoption of this report, which, in addition to the usual statement of ordinary accounts, contained the following:- Your committee have named the new streets between Castlereagh Road and Cregagh Road Jocelyn Avenue, Kingscourt Street, Leitrim Street, Moneyrea Street, Newry Street, Omeath Avenue, Portobello Street, Quinton Street, Rostrevor Street and Euston Street.... (Northern Whig - Saturday 02 September 1882)
" } , { "id": 2320, "pageID": "58659", "title": "Lelia Street", "url" : "lelia-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1901", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1901 - - - - That on the application of the owner Mr. W. A. Maneely four new streets on property situate off Dee Street be named 'Lelia Street', 'Ina Street', 'Pansey Street' and 'Julia Street'. (Improvement Commmittee, 12th November 1901). " } , { "id": 2321, "pageID": "58660", "title": "Lemberg Street", "url" : "lemberg-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1912", "content" : " - Lemberg Street - - - - BT12 - - - -Lemberg was the German name for the city of Lviv in Ukraine, and the city was formerly known by this name in English. However, as the Epsom Derby was won by a horse named Lemberg in 1910, shortly before the builiding of the street, it seems likely that the horse rather than the city accounts for this street-name. If so, it seems to be an isolated example, as there are no other streets in the Village named after racehorses. This is not a major problem –– the same can be said of Silvio Street off Crumlin Road.
There is a report in the Belfast News-Letter - Monday 01 January 1912 mentioning a factory for Messrs Campbell B. McNeill in Rydalmere Street and Lemberg Street. It is mentioned again in the Belfast News-Letter - Monday 01 January 1912 which refers to a factory for the Irish Linen Mesh Co. Ltd.
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" } , { "id": 2323, "pageID": "58662", "title": "Lenadoon Avenue / Ascaill Léana an Dúin", "url" : "lenadoon-avenue", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Lenadoon Avenue / Ascaill Léana an Dúin - - - - BT11 - - - -Probably named after the townland of Lenadoon, near Easky, Co. Sligo, and the associated headland of Lenadoon Point. There is a theme of coastal place-names from the West of Ireland noticeable in the street-names of this neighbourhood of West Belfast. Several of these are named after headlands, e.g Horn Drive, Mizen Gardens, Rinnalea Close, Benwee Park.
Lenadoon Avenue and Lenadoon Walk both appear in the 1967 list of Belfast streets.
" } , { "id": 2324, "pageID": "58663", "title": "Lenadoon Walk", "url" : "lenadoon-walk", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Lenadoon Walk - - - - BT11 - - - -Probably named after the townland of Lenadoon, near Easky, Co. Sligo, and the associated headland of Lenadoon Point. There is a theme of coastal place-names from the West of Ireland noticeable in the street-names of this neighbourhood of West Belfast. Several of these are named after headlands, e.g Horn Drive, Mizen Gardens, Rinnalea Close, Benwee Park.
Lenadoon Avenue and Lenadoon Walk both appear in the 1967 list of Belfast streets.
" } , { "id": 2325, "pageID": "58664", "title": "Lendrick Street", "url" : "lendrick-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That Mr John McMaster of 2 Foundry Street be informed in reply to his application to name two new streets off Newtownards Road McMaster Street and Lendrick Street that the application should be signed by all interested owners. (13th October 1897).
On application of the owners, your Committee have named ...two new streets off Newtownards road ‘McMaster street’ and ‘Lendrick street’. (Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 27 October 1897). [Owner: John McMaster (the Rev J. J. Major or Mayor consenting) two new streets named: McMaster Street and Lendrick Street. Minutes, TIC, 27th October 1897].
Thanks to information supplied in an email to this project from James McMaster, the great grandson of John McMaster the following information can be added: It is possible that John McMaster in naming Lendrick Street, was likely referring to his father Lendrick M’Master (1833-1886), his grandfather Lendrick M’Master (1802-1880) and his son Lendrick (1879-1887). The name Lendrick was a prominent early family name. Lendrick Street seems to have been built from 1898 onwards – there are already addresses of people living at Lendrick Street in the 1899 Belfast Street Directory.
- Further Information - - https://apps.communities-ni.gov.uk/Buildings/buildview.aspx?id=3886&js=false. http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Down/Pottinger__part_of_/Newtownards_Road_Upper/229068/. http://hearthni.org.uk/projects/mcmaster-street/." } , { "id": 2326, "pageID": "58665", "title": "Lennoxvale", "url" : "lennoxvale", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - 1865-66 Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster contains a reference to Lennoxvale “Malone Road) and with one address: “Dr Robert Stevenson, Wellington Place”." } , { "id": 2327, "pageID": "58666", "title": "Leopold Gardens", "url" : "leopold-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - A surmise: this street is called after King Leopold I who died in 1865. Leopold Street is listed in the 1868 directory. " } , { "id": 2328, "pageID": "58667", "title": "Leopold Park", "url" : "leopold-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - A surmise: this street is called after King Leopold I who died in 1865. Leopold Street is listed in the 1868 directory. " } , { "id": 2329, "pageID": "58668", "title": "Leopold Place", "url" : "leopold-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - A surmise: this street is called after King Leopold I who died in 1865. Leopold Street is listed in the 1868 directory. " } , { "id": 2330, "pageID": "58669", "title": "Leopold Street", "url" : "leopold-street", "intro" : "First appeared: 1868 BPUD", "content" : " - - First appeared: 1868 BPUD - - - -A surmise: this street is called after King Leopold I who died in 1865. Leopold Street is listed in the 1868 directory.
That Mr Wm McVicker of 63 Woodvale Street be informed that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the name Hilton Street for a new street off Leopold Street, and that he be requested to submit another name therefor. (6th January 1897).
" } , { "id": 2331, "pageID": "58670", "title": "Lepper Street", "url" : "lepper-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street was named from the Lepper family who owned the Lodge Mill, a cotton manufacturing concern founded by Francis Lepper and his brother Charles, along with two business friends. The mill was opened in March 1811. It stood between the New Lodge Road and the graveyard of the Belfast Charitable Society. Charles Lepper built Lepper Lodge a substantial house with ample grounds which stood between the mill and New Lodge Road. It was pulled down about 1885. Francis Lepper built Trainfield House in 1824, and it continued in the occupation of the Lepper family until 1866. The Lodge Mill was disposed of to a Lancashire firm about 1868. It was burned down in 1875, find as the cotton trade was not in a very flourishing state it was never rebuilt. Churchill and Dawson streets occupy its site. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). - Further Information - - http://www.thenewlodge.com/" } , { "id": 2332, "pageID": "58671", "title": "Leroy Street", "url" : "leroy-street", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1902", "content" : " - Leroy Street - - - - BT14 - - - -Leroy Street was called Parker Street until the name was changed along with several others in Legoniel district on 5th August 1902.
" } , { "id": 2333, "pageID": "58672", "title": "Leven Close", "url" : "leven-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Location off King’s Road - several of the streets have a Scottish connection: Melfort, Roslin, Govan, Kilmory, Kinross, Lowland, Croft, Lochinver, Leven, Lothian, Alford, Granton. Leven is a seaside town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland." } , { "id": 2334, "pageID": "58673", "title": "Leven Crescent", "url" : "leven-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Location off King’s Road - several of the streets have a Scottish connection: Melfort, Roslin, Govan, Kilmory, Kinross, Lowland, Croft, Lochinver, Leven, Lothian, Alford, Granton. Leven is a seaside town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland." } , { "id": 2335, "pageID": "58674", "title": "Leven Drive", "url" : "leven-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Location off King’s Road - several of the streets have a Scottish connection: Melfort, Roslin, Govan, Kilmory, Kinross, Lowland, Croft, Lochinver, Leven, Lothian, Alford, Granton. Leven is a seaside town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland." } , { "id": 2336, "pageID": "58675", "title": "Leven Park", "url" : "leven-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Location off King’s Road - several of the streets have a Scottish connection: Melfort, Roslin, Govan, Kilmory, Kinross, Lowland, Croft, Lochinver, Leven, Lothian, Alford, Granton. Leven is a seaside town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland." } , { "id": 2337, "pageID": "58676", "title": "Leven Place", "url" : "leven-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Location off King’s Road - several of the streets have a Scottish connection: Melfort, Roslin, Govan, Kilmory, Kinross, Lowland, Croft, Lochinver, Leven, Lothian, Alford, Granton. Leven is a seaside town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland." } , { "id": 2338, "pageID": "58677", "title": "Lever Street", "url" : "lever-street", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1902", "content" : " - Lever Street - - - - BT14 - - - -Lever Street had previously been called Salisbury Street in honour of the Marquess of Salisbury. It was changed in the first decade of the 20th century to avoid the clash with another Salisbury Street near Belfast city centre. It is possible that the new name commemorates another statesman, William Hesketh Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme (1851-1925).
" } , { "id": 2339, "pageID": "58678", "title": "Lewis Avenue", "url" : "lewis-avenue", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Lewis Avenue - - - - BT4 - - - -Named after the famous writer C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) who was born in East Belfast. Best known for his series The Chronicles of Narnia, Clive Staples Lewis was also a literary scholar and lay theologian.
See Martin Magills blog on street names connected with Lewis: https://www.belfaststreetnames.com/streets-of-cs-lewis/
- Further information - -https://www.britannica.com/biography/C-S-Lewis
" } , { "id": 2340, "pageID": "58679", "title": "Lewis Court", "url" : "lewis-court", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Lewis Court - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after the famous writer C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) who was born in East Belfast. Best known for his series The Chronicles of Narnia, Clive Staples Lewis was also a literary scholar and lay theologian.
Note that Lewis Court is located off Euston Street and is not in the vicinity of the group of streets near Connswater named after C.S. Lewis.
See Martin Magills blog on street names connected with Lewis: https://www.belfaststreetnames.com/streets-of-cs-lewis/
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/biography/C-S-Lewis
" } , { "id": 2341, "pageID": "58680", "title": "Lewis Drive", "url" : "lewis-drive", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Lewis Drive - - - - BT4 - - - -Named after the famous writer C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) who was born in East Belfast. Best known for his series The Chronicles of Narnia, Clive Staples Lewis was also a literary scholar and lay theologian.
See Martin Magills blog on street names connected with Lewis: https://www.belfaststreetnames.com/streets-of-cs-lewis/
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/biography/C-S-Lewis
" } , { "id": 2342, "pageID": "58681", "title": "Lewis Gardens", "url" : "lewis-gardens", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Lewis Gardens - - - - BT4 - - - -Named after the famous writer C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) who was born in East Belfast. Best known for his series The Chronicles of Narnia, Clive Staples Lewis was also a literary scholar and lay theologian.
See Martin Magills blog on street names connected with Lewis: https://www.belfaststreetnames.com/streets-of-cs-lewis/
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/biography/C-S-Lewis
" } , { "id": 2343, "pageID": "58682", "title": "Lewis Mews", "url" : "lewis-mews", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Lewis Mews - - - - BT4 - - - -Named after the famous writer C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) who was born in East Belfast. Best known for his series The Chronicles of Narnia, Clive Staples Lewis was also a literary scholar and lay theologian.
See Martin Magills blog on street names connected with Lewis: https://www.belfaststreetnames.com/streets-of-cs-lewis/
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/biography/C-S-Lewis
" } , { "id": 2344, "pageID": "58683", "title": "Lewis Park", "url" : "lewis-park", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Lewis Park - - - - BT4 - - - -Named after the famous writer C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) who was born in East Belfast. Best known for his series The Chronicles of Narnia, Clive Staples Lewis was also a literary scholar and lay theologian.
See Martin Magills blog on street names connected with Lewis: https://www.belfaststreetnames.com/streets-of-cs-lewis/
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/biography/C-S-Lewis
" } , { "id": 2345, "pageID": "58684", "title": "Library Street", "url" : "library-street", "intro" : "BT1; year approved: 1891", "content" : " - Library Street - - - - BT1 - - - -Councillor Barklie gave notice that he would move at next meeting that the Council be recommended to change the name of Mustard Street to Library Street and the name of Little Donegall Street to Telegraph Street. (19th August 1891).
The street gets its name because it led to Belfast Central Library, which was opened in 1888.
that the Council be recommended to change the name of Mustard Street to Library Street and the name of Little Donegall Street to Telegraph Street and that Mr Wm. N Wallace be requested to say if he has any objection to the Councils proposal. (Improvement Committee, 26th August 1891).
...That Messrs Robert Watson & Co. Ltd. and Messrs W. & J. Baird be informed in reply to their application of 5th inst., that the Committee do not see their way to name the portion of Library Street next Royal Avenue ‘Library Square’. (11th December 1895).
Mustard Street had received its name from Richard Callwell’s mustard works opened in 1790. The street was marked and named on Williamson’s 1791 map of Belfast. The mustard works only operated until 1798 but the street-name persisted until 1891, at which time it was renamed after the newly opened library. The area was originally known as Casper Curry’s Meadow and was the site for Pepper Hill Steps.
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" } , { "id": 2348, "pageID": "58687", "title": "Ligoniel Place / Plás Lag an Aoil", "url" : "ligoniel-place", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1913", "content" : " - Ligoniel Place / Plás Lag an Aoil - - - - BT14 - - - -The street name comes from the name of the townland - Ligoneil or in Irish Lag an Aoil hollow of the lime. It had previously been called Post Office Row.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in December 2023.
On the application of Mr. P. McKeown, of Ligoniel Road, the name Post Office Row Ligoniel was changed to Ligoniel Place and the Surveyor instructed to have the necessary name plates fixed. (30th September 1913).
" } , { "id": 2349, "pageID": "58688", "title": "Ligoniel Road", "url" : "ligoniel-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The street name comes from the name of the townland - Ligoneil or in Irish Lag an Aoil hollow of the lime. There are several disused limestone quarries in the townland. The Ligoniel Road was the road up to the village of Ligoniel. Martin’s Belfast Directory 1841-1842 lists an office of a mill in Ligoniel." } , { "id": 2350, "pageID": "58689", "title": "Lille Park", "url" : "lille-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name of this street features in newspapers from 1928 onwards." } , { "id": 2351, "pageID": "58690", "title": "Lilliput Court", "url" : "lilliput-court", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Lilliput Court - - - - BT15 - - - -This is no more than a pair of semi-detached houses situated on Cultra Street in Tigers Bay. They appear to be built back-to-front, that is to say that the back garden adjoins the street whilst the front door is accessed by walking around the house. Perhaps plans for this development changed after building had started.
Lilliput Court takes its name from its proximity to Lilliput Street, which in turn takes its name from Lilliput Cottage, the country residence of the educationalist David Manson (1716-1792). See Lilliput Street for further details.
" } , { "id": 2352, "pageID": "58691", "title": "Lilliput Street", "url" : "lilliput-street", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Lilliput Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Lilliput Street takes its name from Lilliput Cottage, the country residence of the educationalist David Manson (1716-1792), built in 1760. In teaching children basic literacy, Manson sought to exclude drudgery and fear by developing the use of play and peer tutoring. He taught, amongst others, Mary Ann McCracken and Ellen Joy, daughter of Henry Joy.
Manson named his house after Dean Swift’s Kingdom of Lilliput, the island of the tiny people in Gulliver’s Travels. The house is shown on Williamson’s map of Belfast (1791). The 1852 edition of Henderson’s Belfast Street Directory features it as Lilliput (Old Carrickfergus Road) and within the reference there is Lilliput Cottage and Lilliput House.
" } , { "id": 2353, "pageID": "58692", "title": "Lime Court", "url" : "lime-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2355, "pageID": "58694", "title": "Limehill Street", "url" : "limehill-street", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1902", "content" : " - Limehill Street - - - - BT14 - - - -Limehill Street had previously been called Hill Street. The name change along with several others in Legoniel was agreed on 5th August 1902.
" } , { "id": 2356, "pageID": "58695", "title": "Limepark Mews", "url" : "limepark-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Limepark Street had previously been called Kathleen Street, the name was changed along with several others in Legoniel district on 5th August 1902.
" } , { "id": 2357, "pageID": "58696", "title": "Limestone Road", "url" : "limestone-road", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Limestone Road - - - - BT15 - - - -Was so called from the old Limestone Railway, with which it ran parallel. Thomas Vemer who had the distinction of being the last Sovereign of Belfast under the old regime, was also receiver of rents for the Marquis of Donegall, He acquired from the Marquis quarrying rights on the Cavehill, and had a principal share in the promotion of the Limestone Railway for the purpose of carrying the quarried stone down to the quays. The concern was a success for a time, then dwindled away, and lay for years in a derelict condition. Finally the track was filled up and levelled in 1924. (John J. Marshall - Origin of Some of Belfasts Street-Names, p. 18) .
Lime was and still is important as an agricultural fertiliser and for construction, e.g. to make cement.
Read Memorial from the occupiers of all houses in the streets known as Limestone Street requesting this committee to incorporate that street in Limestone road and renumber the property in a continuous line on Limestone Road. Resolved that the application be granted. (20th September 1949). Limestone Road had previously in part been called Alexandra Road.
" } , { "id": 2358, "pageID": "58697", "title": "Limewood Grove", "url" : "limewood-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2359, "pageID": "58698", "title": "Lincoln Avenue", "url" : "lincoln-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Resolved the permission be granted to Mr William Edgar’s to name the houses he is erecting at right angles to the Antrim Road “Lincoln Avenue”. 20th September 1865. Lincoln Avenue – this is likely to take its name from President Abraham Lincoln (1809 -1865). Lincoln was assassinated on April 15, 1865. The 1868 edition of BPUD has Lincoln Avenue, Place and Street." } , { "id": 2360, "pageID": "58699", "title": "Lincoln Place", "url" : "lincoln-place", "intro" : "Year approved: 1865", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1865 - - - - Lincoln Place takes its name from President Abraham Lincoln (1809 -1865). Lincoln was assassinated on April 15, 1865. • “Resolved that the application of Thomas and William Fitzpatrick to have a street off ‘Hope Street’ named ‘Lincoln Place’ be approved of, subject to the confirmation of the council”. 24th May 1865. " } , { "id": 2361, "pageID": "58700", "title": "Lincoln Square / Cearnóg Lincoln", "url" : "lincoln-square", "intro" : "BT12; year first recorded: 1868", "content" : " - Lincoln Square / Cearnóg Lincoln - - - - BT12 - - - - This street was first known as Lincoln Street and is mentioned at the Improvement Committee of the Town Corporation reported in the Belfast Morning News on Wednesday 03 June 1868." } , { "id": 2362, "pageID": "58701", "title": "Linden Gardens", "url" : "linden-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owner, Mr. George Horner, 2 new streets on his property situate off Cliftonville Road be named Linden Gardens and Chestnut Gardens. (24th October 1894).
" } , { "id": 2363, "pageID": "58702", "title": "Lindsay Court", "url" : "lindsay-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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Lindsay Street
Location: Ormeau / Donegall Pass area
Date named: c. 1862–1864
First directory appearance: by 1868
Origin of name: Likely named for the Lindsay family, 19th-century Belfast merchants and linen manufacturers
Lindsay Street was laid out during Belfast’s mid-19th-century expansion southwards from the city centre toward the Ormeau Road. A Northern Whig notice of 2 March 1864 lists it among streets scheduled for new public lamps, confirming that it was already formed and named by that date. The 1861 directory makes no mention of it, fixing its creation to the early 1860s.
By 1868, Lindsay Street appears in the Belfast street directories, running from Ormeau Road to Craigmore Street and containing more than a hundred terraced houses. The street’s name derives from the Lindsay family, active in Belfast commerce and industry—particularly James Lindsay & Co., established about 1860, and Robert Lindsay, partner in the linen firm Lindsay, Thompson & Co. Naming new streets after such developers or civic figures was common in the Victorian period.
Through the 20th century, major redevelopment reshaped the district. Extensive clearance in the 1960s–70s removed most of the original housing, leaving only a short remnant of Lindsay Street between Charlotte Street and Maryville Street. Though reduced in length, the street name endures as a reminder of Belfast’s Victorian growth and the Lindsay family’s contribution to the city’s commercial life.
See also: Lindsay Way
Sources:
Northern Whig, 2 March 1864
Henderson’s Belfast & Ulster Directory (1868)
Lennon Wylie online Belfast directories
History Hub Ulster – Lindsay Brothers
Geograph images of Lindsay Street, Belfast
UCL Parading Culture report
Local redevelopment studies
Lindsay Way
Location: Donegall Pass
Date named: c. 1980s
First directory appearance: post-1970s
Origin of name: Named to preserve the heritage of the former Lindsay Street
Lindsay Way was created during late-20th-century inner-city redevelopment in the Donegall Pass / Shaftesbury Square district. After the demolition of much of Lindsay Street and the adjoining terraces, new cul-de-sacs and housing schemes were constructed on cleared land. The name Lindsay Way was chosen to commemorate the earlier street and maintain continuity with the area’s heritage, while the suffix Way signalled a new layout within the redeveloped plan.
Located off Donegall Pass (postcode BT7), the street consists largely of modern terraced and social housing dating from the 1980s. Although distinct from its 19th-century predecessor, Lindsay Way continues the Lindsay name in Belfast’s street map, linking today’s community with the city’s industrial and residential past.
See also: Lindsay Street
Sources:
Belfast street directories (post-1970s)
Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan and York Street Interchange policy documents
Geograph and StreetCheck entries for BT7 1TS
History Hub Ulster – Lindsay Brothers
UCL Parading Culture report
Local housing redevelopment records
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" } , { "id": 2369, "pageID": "58708", "title": "Linenhall Street", "url" : "linenhall-street", "intro" : "BT2; year first recorded: 1815", "content" : " - Linenhall Street - - - - BT2 - - - -Linenhall Street takes its name from one of Belfast’s most important buildings at that time, the White Linen Hall, built in 1787, which stood in Donegall Square before Belfast City Hall, completed in 1906, replaced it on this site. The White Linen Hall was demolished in 1896 to make way for the City Hall. The street-name is first recorded in 1815 as Linen Hall Street on Masons town plan. Note that Linenhall Street laid out in 1754 and named by 1756 was a different street located further north, named after the Brown Linen Hall and which later became Donegall Street (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 08/01/41).
Linen Quarter Document states: Laid out by 1819, but not fully developed until the 1860s, Linenhall Street was largely occupied by linen firms in its early days. Two of the biggest were Charles Duffin & Co’s Linenhall Steet Flax Mill and David Currell & Co’s Linenhall Street Factory, both established by 1850. By 1900, nearly all the premises were linen related.
" } , { "id": 2370, "pageID": "58709", "title": "Linenhall Street West", "url" : "linenhall-street-west", "intro" : "BT2; year approved: 1884", "content" : " - Linenhall Street West - - - - BT2 - - - -Branches diagonally off Linenhall Street midway along its length and extends to the junction of Bedford Street, Dublin Road and Ormeau Avenue. Named after the White Linen Hall, which stood on the site now occupied by Belfast City Hall. See Linenhall Street for further details of the origin of this name.
That the council be recommended to name that portion of Linen Hall Street from Clarence St. to Bedford St. Linen Hall Street West . (8th October 1884).
" } , { "id": 2371, "pageID": "58710", "title": "Linfield Avenue", "url" : "linfield-avenue", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1872 (as Linfield Street)", "content" : " - Linfield Avenue - - - - BT12 - - - -Previously called Linfield Street.
The earliest reference we could find to Linfield was in 1840 when there is a reference to C.B. Grimshaw (Linfield). Conway B. Grimshaw was involved in setting up Linfield Flax Spinning Mill. The name Linfield appears to mean field of flax.
Conway Grimshaw was a merchant in Belfast for some time, till he joined John and William Murphy in building Linfield Mill, in which they all realised fortunes (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. ii, 1877, p. 214).
At the junction of Sandy Row and Linfield Road is the 1810 Murray Tobacco Building, where, until recent times, high quality pipe tobacco was manufactured. Nearby is Weaver’s Court Business Park, which stands on the site of the old Linfield Mill of the Ulster Weaving Company. A hugely important linen company it was at its most prosperous during the First World War. Nearby, at the end of Linfield Street, is the building where a former Half-Day school operated. Here child mill workers would study in the morning before working in the afternoon. (Linen Quarter Document)
In 1886 Linfield Athletic Club was formed from workers at the mill, and this developed into Linfield F.C.
" } , { "id": 2372, "pageID": "58711", "title": "Linfield Drive", "url" : "linfield-drive", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Linfield Drive - - - - BT12 - - - -The earliest reference we could find to Linfield was in 1840 when there is a reference to C.B. Grimshaw (Linfield). Conway B. Grimshaw was involved in setting up Linfield Flax Spinning Mill. The name Linfield appears to mean field of flax.
Conway Grimshaw was a merchant in Belfast for some time, till he joined John and William Murphy in building Linfield Mill, in which they all realised fortunes (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. ii, 1877, p. 214).
At the junction of Sandy Row and Linfield Road is the 1810 Murray Tobacco Building, where, until recent times, high quality pipe tobacco was manufactured. Nearby is Weaver’s Court Business Park, which stands on the site of the old Linfield Mill of the Ulster Weaving Company. A hugely important linen company it was at its most prosperous during the First World War. Nearby, at the end of Linfield Street, is the building where a former Half-Day school operated. Here child mill workers would study in the morning before working in the afternoon. (Linen Quarter Document)
In 1886 Linfield Athletic Club was formed from workers at the mill, and this developed into Linfield F.C.
" } , { "id": 2373, "pageID": "58712", "title": "Linfield Gardens", "url" : "linfield-gardens", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Linfield Gardens - - - - BT12 - - - -The earliest reference we could find to Linfield was in 1840 when there is a reference to C.B. Grimshaw (Linfield). Conway B. Grimshaw was involved in setting up Linfield Flax Spinning Mill. The name Linfield appears to mean field of flax.
Conway Grimshaw was a merchant in Belfast for some time, till he joined John and William Murphy in building Linfield Mill, in which they all realised fortunes (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. ii, 1877, p. 214).
At the junction of Sandy Row and Linfield Road is the 1810 Murray Tobacco Building, where, until recent times, high quality pipe tobacco was manufactured. Nearby is Weaver’s Court Business Park, which stands on the site of the old Linfield Mill of the Ulster Weaving Company. A hugely important linen company it was at its most prosperous during the First World War. Nearby, at the end of Linfield Street, is the building where a former Half-Day school operated. Here child mill workers would study in the morning before working in the afternoon. (Linen Quarter Document)
In 1886 Linfield Athletic Club was formed from workers at the mill, and this developed into Linfield F.C.
" } , { "id": 2374, "pageID": "58713", "title": "Linfield Road", "url" : "linfield-road", "intro" : "BT12; year first recorded: 1843", "content" : " - Linfield Road - - - - BT12 - - - -The earliest reference we could find to Linfield was in 1840 when there is a reference to C.B. Grimshaw (Linfield). (C.B. Grimshaw is short for Conway B. Grimshaw, who was involved in setting up Linfield Flax Spinning Mill). The 1842-43 edition of Martin’s Belfast Directory lists it in the name of streets. The name Linfield appears to mean field of flax.
Conway Grimshaw was a merchant in Belfast for some time, till he joined John and William Murphy in building Linfield Mill, in which they all realised fortunes (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. ii, 1877, p. 214).
There is a reference to C.B. Grimshaw (Linfield House) in the Banner of Ulster on Tuesday 24 October 1848.
At the junction of Sandy Row and Linfield Road is the 1810 Murray Tobacco Building, where, until recent times, high quality pipe tobacco was manufactured. Nearby is Weaver’s Court Business Park, which stands on the site of the old Linfield Mill of the Ulster Weaving Company. A hugely important linen company it was at its most prosperous during the First World War. Nearby, at the end of Linfield Street, is the building where a former Half-Day school operated. Here child mill workers would study in the morning before working in the afternoon. (Linen Quarter Document)
In 1886 Linfield Athletic Club was formed from workers at the mill, and this developed into Linfield F.C.
" } , { "id": 2375, "pageID": "58714", "title": "Linkview Park", "url" : "linkview-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1953", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1953 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of street names as follows:.. Linkview Park for Corporation’s Housing Committee. (24th November 1953)." } , { "id": 2376, "pageID": "58715", "title": "Linview Court", "url" : "linview-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The minutes of the Improvement Committee of 24 December 1873 indicate the naming of streets off Grosvenor Street for Mr Jas. Ross - Blackwater Street, Linview Street, Little Grosvenor Street, Malt Street, Little Distillery Street. The street name Linview Street is no longer in use, instead there is however Linview Court which was named for its proximity to Linview Street. " } , { "id": 2377, "pageID": "58716", "title": "Lisavon Drive", "url" : "lisavon-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2379, "pageID": "58718", "title": "Lisavon Parade", "url" : "lisavon-parade", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Lisavon Parade - - - - BT4 - - - -Resolved - That the name Lisavon Parade be approved for a new street on the property of Mr. Robert Boyd, situate off Devon Parade and adjacent to Lisavon Street. (23rd December 1930).
" } , { "id": 2380, "pageID": "58719", "title": "Lisavon Street", "url" : "lisavon-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1900", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1900 - - - - That on the application of the owner Mr John Crams a new street on his property situate of Park Road Sydenham be named Lisavon Street. TIC, 11th July 1900. " } , { "id": 2381, "pageID": "58720", "title": "Lisbon Street", "url" : "lisbon-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1874", "content" : " - Lisbon Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Lisbon Street forms a pair with Madrid Street, an adjoining street in Short Strand which was named a few years earlier. The reason for the choice of these names from Iberian capital cities is unclear.
The minutes from the Town Improvement Committee 26 May 1880 show approval for Stable and Byre near Lisbon street, for E. Brown.
" } , { "id": 2382, "pageID": "58721", "title": "Lisbreen Park", "url" : "lisbreen-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2384, "pageID": "58723", "title": "Lisburn Road", "url" : "lisburn-road", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Lisburn Road - - - - BT9 - - - - According to Bardon, the Lisburn Road was begun in 1817 and completed in 1821. There are however various references to the Lisburn Road even before that including this one from an advertisement: Also, Four Acres of Town Parks, immediately adjoining the New Bridge on the Lisburn Road held by Lease from Henry Joy, Esq. for 21 Years, from May 1795. Belfast Commercial Chronicle - Monday 07 September 1807. " } , { "id": 2385, "pageID": "58724", "title": "Lisdarragh Park", "url" : "lisdarragh-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2386, "pageID": "58725", "title": "Lisfaddan Crescent / Corrán Lios Feadáin", "url" : "lisfaddan-crescent", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Lisfaddan Crescent / Corrán Lios Feadáin - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2388, "pageID": "58727", "title": "Lisfaddan Place / Plás Lios Feadáin", "url" : "lisfaddan-place", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Lisfaddan Place / Plás Lios Feadáin - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2389, "pageID": "58728", "title": "Lisfaddan Way / Bealach Lios Feadáin", "url" : "lisfaddan-way", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Lisfaddan Way / Bealach Lios Feadáin - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2390, "pageID": "58729", "title": "Lislea Avenue", "url" : "lislea-avenue", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1924", "content" : " - Lislea Avenue - - - - BT9 - - - -Read letter dated 15th inst., from the Manager of the Malone Training School for Boys, requesting that the street known as Reformatory Avenue leading to the School from Lisburn Rd. be renamed and referred to the Surveyor for report. (26th February 1924).
Resolved that on the application of the authorities of the Malone Training School for Boys, the name Lislea Avenue be substituted for Reformatory Avenue for the avenue leading to the Training School from the Lisburn Road. (25th March 1924).
" } , { "id": 2391, "pageID": "58730", "title": "Lislea Drive", "url" : "lislea-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1945", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1945 - - - -
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the street name off the Lisburn Rd, leading to Malone Training School be named Lislea Drive. (23rd October 1945).
" } , { "id": 2392, "pageID": "58731", "title": "Lisleen Road", "url" : "lisleen-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2394, "pageID": "58733", "title": "Lismain Street", "url" : "lismain-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owner, Mr. Joseph Lyness, a new street on his property situate off Ravenhill Avenue be named Lismain Street. (3rd March 1903).
" } , { "id": 2395, "pageID": "58734", "title": "Lismore Street", "url" : "lismore-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1895", "content" : " - Lismore Street - - - - BT6 - - - -That on the application of the owners of property 6 new streets situate off Crumlin Road be named ‘Columba Street’, ‘Rosebank Street’, ‘Ohio Street’, ‘Oregon Street’, ‘Ottawa Street’, and ‘Montreal Street’, and a new street off London Road be named ‘Lismore Street’. (23rd October 1895). Columba Street is an error for Columbia Street.
" } , { "id": 2396, "pageID": "58735", "title": "Lismoyne Park", "url" : "lismoyne-park", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1931", "content" : " - Lismoyne Park - - - - BT15 - - - -Possibly named after the house Lismoyne which was situated on the west bank of the Lagan in the townland of Malone Upper, almost opposite the village of Edenderry. This house, originally called Newbridge, was considerably enlarged and renamed by the banker Robert Callwell in the late 18th century. It was drawn by Joseph Molloy for his collection Belfast Scenery in Thirty Views (1832, Plate XVI), where is named Lismoine, seat of Robert Calwell Esq. This Robert was a descendant of the man referred to above.
However, it is noticeable that Lismoyne occurs in England as the name of several houses and a hotel in Fleet, Surrey. This hints at a possibilty that the name has some other resonance which eludes us so far. Also the motivation for this choice of street name at this location in North Belfast is unclear. It appears to be thematically linked with Coolmoyne Park, situated nearby.
The City Surveyor reported that he had been in communication with the owners of property in new street off North Circular Road, and submitted list of suggested names for the street, and the Sub Committee, having considered same, approved of the name Lismoyne Park. (8th September 1931).
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" } , { "id": 2400, "pageID": "58739", "title": "Lisnasharragh Terrace", "url" : "lisnasharragh-terrace", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2403, "pageID": "58742", "title": "Lisvarna Heights / Arda Lios Bhearna", "url" : "lisvarna-heights", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Lisvarna Heights / Arda Lios Bhearna - - - - BT12 - - - - Surmise - likely to have taken its name from the former Varna Street which takes its name from the war against Russia (1854-1856)" } , { "id": 2404, "pageID": "58743", "title": "Lisvarna Place / Plás Lios Bhearna ", "url" : "lisvarna-place", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Lisvarna Place / Plás Lios Bhearna - - - - BT12 - - - - Surmise - likely to have taken its name from the former Varna Street which takes its name from the war against Russia (1854-1856)" } , { "id": 2405, "pageID": "58744", "title": "Little Charlotte Street", "url" : "little-charlotte-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2406, "pageID": "58745", "title": "Little Donegall Street", "url" : "little-donegall-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Donegall part of the street name comes from the Donegall Family." } , { "id": 2407, "pageID": "58746", "title": "Little Georges Street", "url" : "little-georges-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2409, "pageID": "58748", "title": "Little Patrick Street", "url" : "little-patrick-street", "intro" : "BT15; year first recorded: 1685, but under this name c. 1830", "content" : " - Little Patrick Street - - - - BT15 - - - -This street was marked but unnamed on one of Phillips plans (1685). It was called Thomas Street in 1815, and then Little Patrick Street c. 1830. It runs parallel to Great Patrick Street and the two streets were once connected by a narrow passage called Patricks Lane. The name Thomas Street was later applied to a different street nearby, which retains it today.
See Great Patrick Street for the possible origins of the name.
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" } , { "id": 2411, "pageID": "58751", "title": "Lochinver Avenue", "url" : "lochinver-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - https://discoverulsterscots.com/places-interest/ulster/place-names-belfast believes Lochinver Avenue is called after a small village in Scotland and is one of the examples of the influence of Scotland on street names in Belfast. - Further Information - - https://discoverulsterscots.com/places-interest/ulster/place-names-belfast" } , { "id": 2412, "pageID": "58752", "title": "Lochinver Drive", "url" : "lochinver-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - https://discoverulsterscots.com/places-interest/ulster/place-names-belfast believes Lochinver Avenue is called after a small village in Scotland and is one of the examples of the influence of Scotland on street names in Belfast - Further Information - - https://discoverulsterscots.com/places-interest/ulster/place-names-belfast" } , { "id": 2413, "pageID": "58753", "title": "Lockside Court", "url" : "lockside-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Locksley streets are called after Locksley House - a large farm which once stood in the Finaghy area before the farmlands were all developed for housing." } , { "id": 2414, "pageID": "58754", "title": "Locksley Drive", "url" : "locksley-drive", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Locksley Drive - - - - BT10 - - - -The Locksley streets are called after Locksley House - a large farm which once stood on Lisburn Road in the Finaghy area before the farmlands were all developed for housing. The house stood roughly where St Polycarps Church of Ireland is today, while the driveway leading to the house ran roughly along the line of Locksley Drive.
Was the name of the house inspired by Tennysons poem Locksley Hall (1842)?
" } , { "id": 2415, "pageID": "58755", "title": "Locksley Gardens", "url" : "locksley-gardens", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Locksley Gardens - - - - BT10 - - - -The Locksley streets are called after Locksley House - a large farm which once stood on Lisburn Road in the Finaghy area before the farmlands were all developed for housing. The house stood roughly where St Polycarps Church of Ireland is today, while the driveway leading to the house ran roughly along the line of Locksley Drive.
" } , { "id": 2416, "pageID": "58756", "title": "Locksley Grange", "url" : "locksley-grange", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Locksley Grange - - - - BT10 - - - -The Locksley streets are called after Locksley House - a large farm which once stood on Lisburn Road in the Finaghy area before the farmlands were all developed for housing. The house stood roughly where St Polycarps Church of Ireland is today, while the driveway leading to the house ran roughly along the line of Locksley Drive.
" } , { "id": 2417, "pageID": "58757", "title": "Locksley Parade", "url" : "locksley-parade", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Locksley Parade - - - - BT10 - - - -The Locksley streets are called after Locksley House - a large farm which once stood on Lisburn Road in the Finaghy area before the farmlands were all developed for housing. The house stood roughly where St Polycarps Church of Ireland is today, while the driveway leading to the house ran roughly along the line of Locksley Drive.
" } , { "id": 2418, "pageID": "58758", "title": "Locksley Park", "url" : "locksley-park", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Locksley Park - - - - BT10 - - - -The Locksley streets are called after Locksley House - a large farm which once stood on Lisburn Road in the Finaghy area before the farmlands were all developed for housing. The house stood roughly where St Polycarps Church of Ireland is today, while the driveway leading to the house ran roughly along the line of Locksley Drive.
Was the name of the house inspired by Tennysons poem Locksley Hall (1842)?
" } , { "id": 2419, "pageID": "58759", "title": "Locksley Place", "url" : "locksley-place", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Locksley Place - - - - BT10 - - - -The Locksley streets are called after Locksley House - a large farm which once stood on Lisburn Road in the Finaghy area before the farmlands were all developed for housing. The house stood roughly where St Polycarps Church of Ireland is today, while the driveway leading to the house ran roughly along the line of Locksley Drive.
" } , { "id": 2420, "pageID": "58760", "title": "Lockview Road", "url" : "lockview-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Lockview Road have previously been called Laganvale Road. " } , { "id": 2421, "pageID": "58761", "title": "Lombard Street", "url" : "lombard-street", "intro" : "BT1; year approved; 1870", "content" : " - Lombard Street - - - - BT1 - - - - Lombard Street which according to Patton was laid out in the 1870s on the site of 'two old tumble-down entries', Leggs Lane and Caddell's Entry.Legg's Lane was torn down to make way for Lombard Street. “Mr. Gaffikin, in moving the adoption of the report, called attention to a paragraph stating that the committee, on the application of Messrs. Gourlie and other owners of property in the ‘new street between High Street and Rosemary Street’, have approved of that street being name ‘Lombard Street’. This was something new in Belfast, and nobody would object if this Lombard Street became as famous as its great namesake in London”. Belfast Morning News - Monday 03 October 1870. " } , { "id": 2422, "pageID": "58762", "title": "Lomond Avenue", "url" : "lomond-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2423, "pageID": "58763", "title": "Lomond Street", "url" : "lomond-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2424, "pageID": "58764", "title": "London Road", "url" : "london-road", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1894", "content" : " - London Road - - - - BT6 - - - -The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 25 April 1894 indicate the naming of 3 streets at My Lady’s Road and Ravenhill Avenue: Rosebery Road, Roslyn Street and London Road.
" } , { "id": 2425, "pageID": "58765", "title": "London Street", "url" : "london-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1893", "content" : " - London Street - - - - BT6 - - - - “On the application of the owner, your Committee have named a new street off Ravenhill road ‘London street’.” The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee 24 May 1893." } , { "id": 2426, "pageID": "58766", "title": "Loopland Court", "url" : "loopland-court", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Loopland Court - - - - BT6 - - - -Takes its name from the River Loop, which passes through this part of East Belfast. Its feeders, Merok Burn and the Glen Burn in Cregagh Glen, rise on the steep ground of the Castlereagh Hills. Reaching the plain, it slows and begins to meander somewhat, a feature which gives the river its name. It is particularly prone to flooding in this middle section in the vicinity of Ladas Drive. It then joins the Knock River to form Conns Water, which flows to the sea.
" } , { "id": 2427, "pageID": "58767", "title": "Loopland Crescent", "url" : "loopland-crescent", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Loopland Crescent - - - - BT6 - - - -Takes its name from the River Loop, which passes through this part of East Belfast. Its feeders, Merok Burn and the Glen Burn in Cregagh Glen, rise on the steep ground of the Castlereagh Hills. Reaching the plain, it slows and begins to meander somewhat, a feature which gives the river its name. It is particularly prone to flooding in this middle section in the vicinity of Ladas Drive. It then joins the Knock River to form Conns Water, which flows to the sea.
Resolved – That the name Loopland Crescent be approved for a new street on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster, situated off Gibson Park Gardens. (11th November 1930).
" } , { "id": 2428, "pageID": "58768", "title": "Loopland Drive", "url" : "loopland-drive", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Loopland Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -Takes its name from the River Loop, which passes through this part of East Belfast. Its feeders, Merok Burn and the Glen Burn in Cregagh Glen, rise on the steep ground of the Castlereagh Hills. Reaching the plain, it slows and begins to meander somewhat, a feature which gives the river its name. It is particularly prone to flooding in this middle section in the vicinity of Ladas Drive. It then joins the Knock River to form Conns Water, which flows to the sea.
On the application of owners of property, it was Resolved - That the following street names be approved:- Neills Hill Park for a new street situated off Sandhill Parade. Loopland Park and Loopland Drive for new streets situated off Cregagh Road. (4th February 1930).
" } , { "id": 2429, "pageID": "58769", "title": "Loopland Fold", "url" : "loopland-fold", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Loopland Fold - - - - BT6 - - - -Loopland Fold is a home in Loopland Gardens.
Takes its name from the River Loop, which passes through this part of East Belfast. Its feeders, Merok Burn and the Glen Burn in Cregagh Glen, rise on the steep ground of the Castlereagh Hills. Reaching the plain, it slows and begins to meander somewhat, a feature which gives the river its name. It is particularly prone to flooding in this middle section in the vicinity of Ladas Drive. It then joins the Knock River to form Conns Water, which flows to the sea.
" } , { "id": 2430, "pageID": "58770", "title": "Loopland Gardens", "url" : "loopland-gardens", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1931", "content" : " - Loopland Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -Takes its name from the River Loop, which passes through this part of East Belfast. Its feeders, Merok Burn and the Glen Burn in Cregagh Glen, rise on the steep ground of the Castlereagh Hills. Reaching the plain, it slows and begins to meander somewhat, a feature which gives the river its name. It is particularly prone to flooding in this middle section in the vicinity of Ladas Drive. It then joins the Knock River to form Conns Water, which flows to the sea.
Resolved – That the name Loopland Gardens be approved for a new street on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster off Loopland Crescent. (4th August 1931).
" } , { "id": 2431, "pageID": "58771", "title": "Loopland Grove", "url" : "loopland-grove", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Loopland Grove - - - - BT6 - - - -Takes its name from the River Loop, which passes through this part of East Belfast. Its feeders, Merok Burn and the Glen Burn in Cregagh Glen, rise on the steep ground of the Castlereagh Hills. Reaching the plain, it slows and begins to meander somewhat, a feature which gives the river its name. It is particularly prone to flooding in this middle section in the vicinity of Ladas Drive. It then joins the Knock River to form Conns Water, which flows to the sea.
" } , { "id": 2432, "pageID": "58772", "title": "Loopland Parade", "url" : "loopland-parade", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Loopland Parade - - - - BT6 - - - -Takes its name from the River Loop, which passes through this part of East Belfast. Its feeders, Merok Burn and the Glen Burn in Cregagh Glen, rise on the steep ground of the Castlereagh Hills. Reaching the plain, it slows and begins to meander somewhat, a feature which gives the river its name. It is particularly prone to flooding in this middle section in the vicinity of Ladas Drive. It then joins the Knock River to form Conns Water, which flows to the sea.
" } , { "id": 2433, "pageID": "58773", "title": "Loopland Park", "url" : "loopland-park", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Loopland Park - - - - BT6 - - - -Takes its name from the River Loop, which passes through this part of East Belfast. Its feeders, Merok Burn and the Glen Burn in Cregagh Glen, rise on the steep ground of the Castlereagh Hills. Reaching the plain, it slows and begins to meander somewhat, a feature which gives the river its name. It is particularly prone to flooding in this middle section in the vicinity of Ladas Drive. It then joins the Knock River to form Conns Water, which flows to the sea. Loop Bridge is situated on Castlereagh Road close to Loopland Park.
On the application of owners of property, it was Resolved - That the following street names be approved:- Neills Hill Park for a new street situated off Sandhill Parade. Loopland Park and Loopland Drive for new streets situated off Cregagh Road. (4th February 1930) Takes its name from the River Loop.
" } , { "id": 2434, "pageID": "58774", "title": "Loopland Road", "url" : "loopland-road", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Loopland Road - - - - BT6 - - - -Takes its name from the River Loop, which passes through this part of East Belfast. Its feeders, Merok Burn and the Glen Burn in Cregagh Glen, rise on the steep ground of the Castlereagh Hills. Reaching the plain, it slows and begins to meander somewhat, a feature which gives the river its name. It is particularly prone to flooding in this middle section in the vicinity of Ladas Drive. It then joins the Knock River to form Conns Water, which flows to the sea.
Resolved – That the name Loopland Road be approved for new street on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster, situated off Loopland Park. (25th November 1930).
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application from McMasters Estates for permission to name a new street connecting Loopland Road with Loopland Gardens Loopland Road. (9th January 1962).
" } , { "id": 2435, "pageID": "58775", "title": "Lord Street", "url" : "lord-street", "intro" : "First appears: 1866", "content" : " - - First appears: 1866 - - - - It is likely this street is named after Lord Templemore who owned a large amount of land in the area. The Northern Whig - Monday 02 July 1866 reports on a recent Town Improvement Committee with a few references to Lord Street. It had previously been called Wrayburne Road. " } , { "id": 2436, "pageID": "58776", "title": "Lord Street Mews", "url" : "lord-street-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2437, "pageID": "58777", "title": "Lorne Street", "url" : "lorne-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1895", "content" : " - Lorne Street - - - - BT9 - - - -Lorne, sometimes spelt Lorn, is a district of Western Scotland. The principal town is Oban. Like many names of districts, it is derived from a population group, Scottish Gaelic Latharna. Interestingly, this is also the origin of Larne, Co. Antrim.
This street is part of a group of four Scottish names in the area between Lisburn Road and the railway. The others are Edinburgh Street, Melrose Street and Meadowbank Street / Place. It is possible that these are purely geographical references. However, John J Marshall has suggested that Melrose Street honours Sir Walter Scott (Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 26/02/1941). It is possible that the same applies to Lorne Street. Edith of Lorn is an important character in Scotts poem The Lord of the Isles (1815) and features as one of the sculptures on the lower part of the Scott Monument in Edinburgh.
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 24 December 1895 indicate the naming of six new streets off the Lisburn Road: Sandringham Street, Lorne Street, Northbrook Street, Edinburgh Street, Melrose Street and Donnybrook Street.
- Further Information - -The Character Statues: Edith of Lorn
" } , { "id": 2438, "pageID": "58778", "title": "Lothair Avenue", "url" : "lothair-avenue", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1879", "content" : " - Lothair Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -Named after Disraelis novel Lothair, published in I876. It was another political novel in which real personages appeared in very slight disguise. (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 03/03/1942). The publication of Lothair was something of a sensation at the time, but the novel has not aged as well as some of Disraelis earlier works, such as Coningsby (1844) or Sybil (1845).
Resolved that on the application of the Owner, the new street leading from Atlantic Avenue to Oceanic Avenue be named Lothair Avenue. (3rd December 1879). The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee 1 April 1880 note approval was given to Samuel Lawther for amendment to 21 houses in Lothair Avenue.
" } , { "id": 2439, "pageID": "58779", "title": "Lothian Avenue", "url" : "lothian-avenue", "intro" : "Lothian Avenue - street name appears in 1973 BSD.", "content" : " - - Lothian Avenue - street name appears in 1973 BSD. - - - - Lothian is a region of the Scottish Lowlands. This is an example of the influence of Scotland on street names in Belfast. It is one of several streets off Kings Road with have a Scottish connection – Lothian, Lochinver." } , { "id": 2440, "pageID": "58780", "title": "Louden Street", "url" : "louden-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1866", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1866 - - - -Resolved on the application of Mr John Ellison the new street he has made from Dover Street towards Henrietta Court be named ‘Louden Street’. (10th October 1866).
" } , { "id": 2441, "pageID": "58781", "title": "Lough Lea / Loch Lao", "url" : "lough-lea", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Lough Lea / Loch Lao - - - - BT5 - - - -Loch Lao is the original Irish name of Belfast Lough. It signifies sea-inlet of the calf. A form of this was recorded as Logia by the Greek geographer Claudius Ptolemy on his map of Ireland, c. AD 150. However, this is a female name, whilst Ir. lao is a masculine noun.
This street name is unusual in being borrowed directly from a water feature without the addition of any word meaning street or similar.
" } , { "id": 2442, "pageID": "58782", "title": "Loughrey Court", "url" : "loughrey-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2443, "pageID": "58783", "title": "Loughside Chase", "url" : "loughside-chase", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Loughside Chase Off Shore Road, BT15 was proposed by Loral Developments Ltd and this was agreed by the People and Communities Committee on 6th November, 2018. “Loral Developments have proposed Loughside Chase for the new street off Shore Road as it is located opposite Loughside Recreational Park. The developer did not wish to propose a second and third choice.” (Minutes of the meeting)." } , { "id": 2444, "pageID": "58784", "title": "Loughview Close", "url" : "loughview-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This gets its name from its location with a prominent view of Belfast Lough." } , { "id": 2445, "pageID": "58785", "title": "Loughview Drive", "url" : "loughview-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This gets its name from its location with a prominent view of Belfast Lough." } , { "id": 2446, "pageID": "58786", "title": "Loughview Glen", "url" : "loughview-glen", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This gets its name from its location with a prominent view of Belfast Lough." } , { "id": 2447, "pageID": "58787", "title": "Loughview Green", "url" : "loughview-green", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This gets its name from its location with a prominent view of Belfast Lough." } , { "id": 2448, "pageID": "58788", "title": "Loughview Heights", "url" : "loughview-heights", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This gets its name from its location with a prominent view of Belfast Lough." } , { "id": 2449, "pageID": "58789", "title": "Loughview Manor", "url" : "loughview-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This gets its name from its location with a prominent view of Belfast Lough." } , { "id": 2450, "pageID": "58790", "title": "Loughview Meadows", "url" : "loughview-meadows", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This gets its name from its location with a prominent view of Belfast Lough." } , { "id": 2451, "pageID": "58791", "title": "Loughview Terrace", "url" : "loughview-terrace", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Loughview Terrace - - - - BT15 - - - -This street is probably named from a group of houses called Loughview Villas, which is recorded as being on the right side of Shore Road in the 1894 edition of the Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory. These houses were in turn named on account of the view of Belfast Lough from this position. Nowadays this view is somewhat obscured by the buildings in the docks area. The 3rd edition six-inch-to-the-mile Ordnance Survey map made in 1900 shows clay pits where Loughview Terrace is today, and also on the opposite side of Skegoneill Avenue. It seems that these were used to provide raw material for the Skegoneill Brick Works, located a little further up Skegoneill Avenue.
Note that, historically, there have been numerous addresses in different parts of the city with Lough View / Loughview in the name. As of 2024 there is Loughview Drive beside the Outer Ring in BT6 and a whole cluster of new streets in Ballysillan, BT14.
Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved: ...Loughview Terrace for a new street on the property of Mr. William Patterson off Northwood Parade, Shore Road (Town Improvements Committee, 25th August 1936).
" } , { "id": 2452, "pageID": "58792", "title": "Lovatt Street", "url" : "lovatt-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2455, "pageID": "58796", "title": "Lower Crescent", "url" : "lower-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2456, "pageID": "58797", "title": "Lower Garfield Street", "url" : "lower-garfield-street", "intro" : "BT1; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Lower Garfield Street - - - - BT1 - - - -The street was originally called Bell’s Lane which took its name from the brewery that was there at that time. It was redeveloped in 1892. This street received its name from James Abraham Garfield (1831-1881) inaugurated President of the United States, March 4, 1881. His assassination in the autumn of the same year sent a thrill of horror throughout the world, when Royal Avenue was formed just prior to this happening one of the streets laid on the ground cleared by the demolition of the old unsavoury streets and entries was named Garfield Street after the American President. Only Upper Garfield Street had been built, and not all of it in 1884, Lower Garfield Street was not completed by 1887. The Presidents tragic death caused a spate of Garfields. There was a second Garfield Street, off Blythe Street, Sandy Row, a Garfield Terrace, Antrim Road, and another Garfield Terrace on My Ladys Road all in 1884 or earlier. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall).
Resolved that the Council be recommended to name the new street from North Street to Smithfield Garfield Street. (7 December 1881)
President James A. Garfield, who was shot on 2 July 1881 and died on 19 September 1881.
That the Council be recommended to change the name of that portion of Garfield Street between Royal Avenue and North Street to Garfield Street Lower. Minutes of TIC 29th December 1897.
Letter read from Mr James Boyd of Messrs Boyd Bros in reference to the proposed change in name of portion of Garfield Street between North Street and Royal Avenue. Resolved That the subject of the letter be noted on the Summons paper for next meeting, and that the Surveyor be instructed to inform Mr Donnelly, and other parties interested, that the question will then be considered. (2nd February 1898).
Mr Boyd of Messrs Boyd Bros attended to ask that the name Garfield Street be retained for the portion of that street between Royal Avenue and North Street, and that the other portion be named Upper Garfield Street, and he was informed that the Committee could not see their way to alter their previous decision with regard to the naming of that street. (9th February 1898).
Garfield Street – Proposed re-Naming.
The Surveyor reported that prior to December 1897, the whole of the thoroughfare between North Street and Smithfield was known as Garfield Street and in December of that year the portion between North Street and Royal Avenue was re-named Lower Garfield Street. He further explained what alterations would be necessary in regard to the re-numbering consequent on another change. Resolved – That the present names of the thoroughfares mentioned remain. (10th February 1925)
" } , { "id": 2457, "pageID": "58798", "title": "Lower Kilburn Street", "url" : "lower-kilburn-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Kilburn Street was named in 1898 one of eight new streets situate off Broadway. Kilburn Street Lower appears in the 1955 BSD." } , { "id": 2458, "pageID": "58799", "title": "Lower Regent Street / Sráid an Leasrí Íochtarach", "url" : "lower-regent-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1899", "content" : " - Lower Regent Street / Sráid an Leasrí Íochtarach - - - - BT13 - - - -See Regent Street for the origin of this name.
Resolved that the Council be recommended to name the Street formed on the site of James’ Court Improvement ‘Lower Regent Street’. TIC: 30th August 1899.
" } , { "id": 2459, "pageID": "58800", "title": "Lower Rockview Street", "url" : "lower-rockview-street", "intro" : "First appears: 1908 BSD", "content" : " - - First appears: 1908 BSD - - - - The Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 01 August 1905 contains an advert for a nice parlour to rent. " } , { "id": 2460, "pageID": "58801", "title": "Lower Stanfield Street", "url" : "lower-stanfield-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2461, "pageID": "58802", "title": "Lower Windsor Avenue", "url" : "lower-windsor-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Lower Windsor Avenue had previously been called Wardlow Avenue. " } , { "id": 2462, "pageID": "58803", "title": "Lowland Avenue", "url" : "lowland-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Lowland Avenue features in the 1970 Belfast Street Directory.This street is located close to streets which all have influences from Scotland indeed to some places within the Scottish lowlands." } , { "id": 2463, "pageID": "58804", "title": "Lowland Walk", "url" : "lowland-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Lowland Walk features in the 1970 Belfast Street Directory. This street is located close to streets which all have influences from Scotland indeed to some places within the Scottish lowlands." } , { "id": 2464, "pageID": "58805", "title": "Lowlands Gardens", "url" : "lowlands-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Lowland Gardens features in the 1970 Belfast Street Directory. This street is located close to streets which all have influences from Scotland indeed to some places within the Scottish lowlands." } , { "id": 2465, "pageID": "58806", "title": "Lowwood Gardens", "url" : "lowwood-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1947", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1947 - - - - This name comes from the name of the townland: Lowwood Lios Tulaí Airde fort of the high mound. There was also a large house called Low wood House which according to Dean belonged to John Cunningham (1793/4-1871). That approval be given to the naming of new streets as under: Sheringhurst Park from Lowwood Park, Mountalton Park, from Sheringhurst Park, Lansdowne Park North to its junction with Mountalton Park and Lowood Gardens to its junction with Lowwood Park all for Mr. William Patterson. TIC, 6th May 1947. " } , { "id": 2466, "pageID": "58807", "title": "Lowwood Park", "url" : "lowwood-park", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1932", "content" : " - Lowwood Park - - - - BT15 - - - -This name comes from the name of the townland: Lowwood Lios Tulaí Airde fort of the high mound. There was also a large house called Low wood House which according to Dean belonged to John Cunningham (1793/4-1871). Lowwood featured in Matiers Belfast Directory 1835-1836.
Resolved – That the names Lowwood Park and Lansdowne Park North be approved for new streets on the property of the Dixon Estates Ltd., off Shore Road. (1st March 1932).
That approval be given to the naming of new streets as under: Sheringhurst Park from Lowwood Park, Mountalton Park, from Sheringhurst Park, Lansdowne Park North to its junction with Mountalton Park and Lowood Gardens to its junction with Lowwood Park all for Mr. William Patterson. TIC, 6th May 1947.
" } , { "id": 2467, "pageID": "58808", "title": "Lucerne Parade", "url" : "lucerne-parade", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Lucerne Parade - - - - BT9 - - - -Lucerne Parade – Key Points
Location: Off Lockview Road, Stranmillis; part of the late‑1920s Laganvale Estate.
Development period: Laid out after a 1927 promotion; houses built 1927–1930 by several builders and architects.
Architects/Builders: T. Dalton Purdy (two villas, 1927) – see https://www.dia.ie/architects/view/4440/PURDY%2C%20T.%20DALTON; David Wright Boyd (ten semi‑detached houses, 1928–1929) – see https://www.dia.ie/architects/view/587/BOYD%2C%20DAVID%20WRIGHT; Robert Barton (six houses, 1928–1930) – see https://www.dia.ie/architects/view/328/BARTON%2C%20ROBERT.
Street character: Semi‑detached villas with gardens and broad carriageways, using red bricks from nearby Laganvale Brick Works – see https://www.ulsterarchitecturalheritage.org.uk/masonry-stone-brick/.
Naming speculation: Lucerne mirrors other continental names in the estate (Geneva Gardens, Penge Gardens); likely chosen to evoke Swiss lakeside charm, fitting the developer’s riverside marketing. Lucerne became a popular tourist destination in the late 19th century. Perhaps the most notable visitor was Queen Victoria, who spent five weeks there in the summer of 1868.
Transport & amenities: Estate marketed as 15‑minute tram ride to Belfast city centre with sports grounds and boulevards.
Earlier settlement: Adjacent Laganvale Street existed by 1911 – see https://www.cookstownwardead.co.uk/ (entry for Rifleman Charles Campbell).
Read letter, dated 15th inst., from the Lagan Vale Estate Brick & Terra Cotta Works, Ltd., renewing their application for the approval of proposed names of new streets on their property situate off Stranmillis Road. The Committee having re-considered the matter, it was Resolved – That the names submitted be approved, viz., Sharman Road, Lucerne Parade, Prince Edward Park, Geneva Gardens, and Penge Gardens. (16th June 1925).
Narrative
Lucerne Parade is a residential avenue in Stranmillis, off Lockview Road. It forms part of the Laganvale Estate, promoted in February 1927 as a riverside district for health, pleasure and beauty with broad highways, sports grounds and a 15‑minute tram journey to Belfast city centre. The estate’s European‑sounding street names—Lucerne, Geneva, Penge (a London district with a Swiss connection due to the Swiss Cottage in Anerley Pleasure Gardens)—appear to be marketing ploys, suggesting continental elegance to potential buyers.
Lucerne became a popular tourist destination in the late 19th century, aided by the advent of railways. Artists and royalty were amongst the early tourists. The painter JMW Turner was a trailblazer in this respect, having visited as early as 1802, and then repeatedly every summer from 1841 to 1844, all before trains served the city. The composer Richard Wagner settled in Lucerne in 1866. The name of the city became familiar to all in the UK due to the visit of Queen Victoria in the summer of 1868. She spent five weeks in Switzerland for the sake of her health, staying at the Pension Wallis in Lucerne for all but three nights of the stay. This trip was tremendously important for Victoria as it helped her regain her energy and good mood after spending seven years mourning the death of her husband, Prince Albert, in 1861.
Development of the Laganvale Estate began soon after the 1927 advertisement. Architect T. Dalton Purdy obtained approval for two villas that year (see the entry for Purdy at https://www.dia.ie/architects/view/4440/PURDY%2C%20T.%20DALTON). In 1928 David Wright Boyd designed ten semi‑detached houses, with additions in 1929 (see Boyd’s entry at https://www.dia.ie/architects/view/587/BOYD%2C%20DAVID%20WRIGHT). Builder Robert Barton added four houses in 1928 and two more in 1930 (see Barton’s entry at https://www.dia.ie/architects/view/328/BARTON%2C%20ROBERT). The houses share a coherent style: red‑brick semi‑detached villas with tiled roofs and gardens, using bricks stamped Laganvale from the local brick works (https://www.ulsterarchitecturalheritage.org.uk/masonry-stone-brick/). Although the estate was new, Laganvale Street itself pre‑dated it; the 1911 census recorded families living there, as shown in the Cookstown War Dead entry for Rifleman Charles Campbell at https://www.cookstownwardead.co.uk/. Thus the estate blended with older Victorian terraces.
Sources
– Belfast Telegraph advertisement for Laganvale Estate (15 Feb 1927).
– Dictionary of Irish Architects entries for T. Dalton Purdy (https://www.dia.ie/architects/view/4440/PURDY%2C%20T.%20DALTON), David Wright Boyd (https://www.dia.ie/architects/view/587/BOYD%2C%20DAVID%20WRIGHT) and Robert Barton (https://www.dia.ie/architects/view/328/BARTON%2C%20ROBERT).
– Ulster Architectural Heritage article on brickmaking (https://www.ulsterarchitecturalheritage.org.uk/masonry-stone-brick/).
– Cookstown War Dead research confirming 1911 residents on Laganvale Street (https://www.cookstownwardead.co.uk/).
Mourning has broken: how Queen Victoria transformed the Swiss tourism industry
" } , { "id": 2468, "pageID": "58809", "title": "Ludlow Square", "url" : "ludlow-square", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Ludlow Square - - - - BT15 - - - -First recorded: c.1861 (Griffith’s Valuation)
Location: Off New Lodge Road, originally running through to Hardinge Street
Name origin: Possibly after Ludlow, a market town in Shropshire, though the exact reason for its choice in Belfast is uncertain
History:
Ludlow Street was laid out in the mid-19th century as Belfast expanded northwards from the city centre into the New Lodge district. It is listed in Griffith’s Valuation (c.1861) and appears in street directories of the 1860s–1880s, described as a small residential street running from New Lodge Road to Hardinge Street. Early directories note a number of small houses along its length.
The name Ludlow may have been borrowed from the English town of that name in Shropshire, following a wider Victorian habit of importing English place names into Belfast’s new developments. No direct connection to a local family or figure called Ludlow has yet been found.
Ludlow Square emerged later, in the 20th century, as housing developments reshaped the area. It does not appear in 19th-century records or in the 1911 census street index, suggesting it was created after this period. Local evidence indicates that Ludlow Square occupies or adjoins the site of the former Ludlow Street, with the older name retained for continuity.
Summary:
Ludlow Street: Established c.1860s, possibly named after Ludlow (Shropshire).
Ludlow Square: Developed later (20th century), replacing/renaming part of Ludlow Street.
Both names reflect Belfast’s 19th-century pattern of adopting English place names for new streets.
Griffith’s Valuation (Dock Ward, c.1861) – reference to Ludlow Street
Belfast Street Directories, 1860s–1890s (entries for Ludlow Street, New Lodge Road)
1911 Census of Ireland, Belfast street index (Ludlow Street listed; no Ludlow Square)
Northern Ireland Place-Name Project – note on Ludlow (deriving from Ludlow, Shropshire)
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On the application of Messrs Sinclair & Boyd it was resolved that the name Luxor Gardens be approved for a new street on their property situate off Martinez Avenue and Bloomfield Road. (27th March 1923)
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" } , { "id": 2476, "pageID": "58817", "title": "Lyndhurst Close", "url" : "lyndhurst-close", "intro" : "Year approved: 1957", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1957 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of R. Mullan and Co. Ltd. to name new streets on their property, at Ballygomartin, as follows: Lyndhurst Park (continuation of), Lyndhurst Parade (continuation of), Westway Gardens (continuation of), Westway Park, and Lyndhurst Close. (5th November 1957). " } , { "id": 2477, "pageID": "58818", "title": "Lyndhurst Court", "url" : "lyndhurst-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of new streets in the City”…all within the “Ballymagarry Lane” location: Lyndhurst Crescent, Lyndhurst Walk, Lyndhurst Meadows, Lyndhurst Court. The applicant was the Carvill Group. From the minutes of Health and Environmental Services Monday, 13th January, 1997." } , { "id": 2478, "pageID": "58819", "title": "Lyndhurst Crescent", "url" : "lyndhurst-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of new streets in the City”…all within the “Ballymagarry Lane” location: Lyndhurst Crescent, Lyndhurst Walk, Lyndhurst Meadows, Lyndhurst Court. The applicant was the Carvill Group. From the minutes of Health and Environmental Services Monday, 13th January, 1997." } , { "id": 2479, "pageID": "58820", "title": "Lyndhurst Drive", "url" : "lyndhurst-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1954", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1954 - - - - The committee approved the proposal of Messers R. Mullen and Company Limited to name a new street off Lyndhurst Gardens, Lyndhurst Drive. (26th October 1954). On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of Messers R. Mullan and Co Limited to name new streets on their property off Lyndhurst Drive, Ballygomartin as follows: Lyndhurst Drive (Continuation of), Lyndhurst Parade, Lyndhurst Park, Lyndhurst Link, Lyndhurst Grove, Lyndhurst Way. (21st June 1955)." } , { "id": 2480, "pageID": "58821", "title": "Lyndhurst Gardens", "url" : "lyndhurst-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved that on the application of the owners, the Martin Estates Co. Ltd., a new street on their property, situate off Whiterock Road, be named Lyndhurst Gardens. (19th December 1911).
" } , { "id": 2481, "pageID": "58822", "title": "Lyndhurst Grove", "url" : "lyndhurst-grove", "intro" : "Year approved: 1955", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1955 - - - - The committee approved the proposal of Messers R. Mullen and Company Limited to name a new street off Lyndhurst Gardens, Lyndhurst Drive. (26th October 1954). On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of Messers R. Mullan and Co Limited to name new streets on their property off Lyndhurst Drive, Ballygomartin as follows: Lyndhurst Drive (Continuation of), Lyndhurst Parade, Lyndhurst Park, Lyndhurst Link, Lyndhurst Grove, Lyndhurst Way. (21st June 1955)." } , { "id": 2482, "pageID": "58823", "title": "Lyndhurst Heights", "url" : "lyndhurst-heights", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2498, "pageID": "58839", "title": "Mackey Street", "url" : "mackey-street", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Mackey Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Location: Tiger’s Bay / Duncairn area, North Belfast
Origin: The exact origin of the name remains uncertain. The surname Mackey (also spelled McKay/MacKay) was widespread in Ulster in the 19th century. The street may have been named for a property owner, builder, or local figure active during the period of development in the late 1860s, but no definitive namesake has been identified in surviving records.
History: Mackey Street was first laid out during Belfast’s rapid northward expansion in the 1860s. A report in the Northern Whig (2 June 1869) recorded a plan for ten houses on the street, showing that development was already in progress. The street soon appeared on Ordnance Survey maps of the 1870s and was recorded in the Belfast Street Directories by the 1890s with residents listed.
Mackey Street became part of the dense terraces of Tiger’s Bay, a working-class district closely tied to the nearby shipyards and docks. Locally, Mackey Street was sometimes used as a shorthand name for the whole Tiger’s Bay area. By 1959, it was included in Belfast Corporation’s official list of streets. In the later 20th century, much of the district was redeveloped, but the street name remains in use on today’s maps in the Duncairn area.
Timeline:
1869: Ten houses planned on Mackey Street (Northern Whig, 2 June 1869).
1870s: Appears on Ordnance Survey maps of Belfast.
1890s: Listed in Belfast Street Directories with residents.
1959: Included in Belfast Corporation’s official list of Belfast streets.
Late 20th century: Redevelopment of Tiger’s Bay; Mackey Street retained in new housing layouts.
See also: Collyer Street, Lawther Street, Tiger’s Bay, Duncairn Road.
Sources:
Northern Whig, 2 June 1869 (report of town improvement committee approving plan for 10 houses in Mackey Street).
Ordnance Survey of Ireland, historical editions (1870s onwards).
Belfast Street Directories (late 19th century).
Belfast Corporation, List of Streets (1959).
Local histories of Tiger’s Bay, e.g. NI Community Relations Council report on the area.
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" } , { "id": 2500, "pageID": "58841", "title": "Madison Avenue East", "url" : "madison-avenue-east", "intro" : "BT4: year approved: 1903", "content" : " - Madison Avenue East - - - - BT4 - - - -Resolved that the following street names be approved of: ...That the name of street off northwest side of Holywood Road, in the added area, hitherto known as Madison Avenue, be changed to Grasmere Street, as there has been another street off Antrim Road at Hopefield named Madison Avenue for many years. (8th July 1902)
That on the application of Mr John Walker. a new street on his property situate off Holywood Road, and now called Madison Avenue, be named Madison Avenue East. (Improvement Committee, 21st April 1903).
" } , { "id": 2501, "pageID": "58842", "title": "Madras Street", "url" : "madras-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Madras Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of Mr James Tate of Tennant Street, a new street on his property off Tennant St. be named Loughswilly Street, that Mr Tate be informed that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the names Glenfuelas Street and Glenara Street, as there are almost similar names in other parts of the City, and that he be requested to submit other names therefor. ( 6th January 1897).
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 24 March 1897 indicate at the request of the owner [Application of owner Mr James Tate change of street name from Lough Swilley to Madras Street. Minutes, TIC, 3rd March 1897] a change of name from Lough Swilly Street to Madras Street.
" } , { "id": 2502, "pageID": "58843", "title": "Madrid Court / Cúirt Maidrid", "url" : "madrid-court", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Madrid Court / Cúirt Maidrid - - - - BT5 - - - -A name related to Madrid Street, which was given earlier in 1868.
" } , { "id": 2503, "pageID": "58844", "title": "Madrid Street / Sráid Maidrid", "url" : "madrid-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1869", "content" : " - Madrid Street / Sráid Maidrid - - - - BT5 - - - -Madrid Street forms a pair with Lisbon Street, an adjoining street in Short Strand which was named a few years later. The reason for the choice of these names from Iberian capital cities is unclear.
The application of Mr. Wm. Carlisle to name a new street on a line with Albert Bridge Terrace in Ballymacarrett Madrid Street be granted. (16th December 1868).
Read letter, dated 23rd ultimo, from Mr. William Burrows, suggesting that the portion of Madrid Street, Woodstock Street and Albertbridge Road which has been rendered vacant by the removal of old house property be named Madrid Square. The communication was referred to the Street Widening Sub Committee to deal with. (1st October 1929).
The Sub Committee considered the suggestion that the portions of Madrid Street, Woodstock Street and Albertbridge Road which have been rendered vacant by the demolition of old house property be named Madrid Square. Resolved – That the suggestion be given effect to. (29th October 1929).
" } , { "id": 2504, "pageID": "58845", "title": "Magdala Street", "url" : "magdala-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1868", "content" : " - Magdala Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Abyssinia Street, Magdala Street, Napier Street and Theodore Street derive their names from the Abyssinian Expedition of 1868. King Theodore, whose stronghold was on the summit of the rock of Magdala, seized all the Europeans in the country and refused to set them free. Sir Robert Napier was sent out in command of an expedition which freed the prisoners and captured the fortress. For this he was raised to the peerage as Lord Napier of Magdala. Garnet Street and Wolseley Street are named after Sir Garnet (later Lord) Wolseley, who commanded the Ashanti Expedition, 1873-1874. Empire Battle Memories (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941).
Note that this Magdala is different from the town of the same name beside the Sea of Galilee.
A new street off Grosvenor Street, Belfast, has been named Abyssinia Street. Mr. English is the landlord. We may expect to see streets named Napier, Magdala, and Theodorus after a little. Belfast Morning News - Monday 03 August 1868.
" } , { "id": 2505, "pageID": "58846", "title": "Maghies Place", "url" : "maghies-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2506, "pageID": "58847", "title": "Majestic Drive", "url" : "majestic-drive", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Majestic Drive - - - - BT12 - - - -Located in the Sandy Row area and named from RMS Majestic, launched on 29th June 1889. Liner of the Teutonic class. Majestic Drive replaced the earlier Majestic Street.
Britannic Drive / Park / Terrace and Teutonic Gardens, also in the Sandy Row estate, are named after other liners built by Harland & Wolff for the White Star Line.
See also Atlantic Avenue, Baltic Avenue, Oceanic Avenue, Pacific Avenue.
That on the application of Mr James Rea, a new street off Aughrim Street between City Street and Madeline Street be named Boyne Street, and a new a street from City Street to Blythe Street be named Majestic Street. (17th July 1889).
The name Majestic Street is no longer in use.
" } , { "id": 2507, "pageID": "58848", "title": "Major Street", "url" : "major-street", "intro" : "BT5: year approved: 1889", "content" : " - Major Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Approved: 1889
First appears: 1892 (Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory)
Located in East Belfast, off Templemore Avenue.
Mr. J. P. Major and Rev. Mr. Major attended the Town Improvement Committee on 25 May 1887 regarding a plan of streets near Parker Street, and were informed that their plan would be approved.
Resolved that on the application of the owners a new street off Parker Street and Templemore Avenue be named Lauriston Street. (12 September 1888).
On 17 October 1888 James Major of Belvoir Hall wrote to the Committee about street works, and on 13 November 1889 the Committee agreed that, provided the applicants paid the cost of new name plates, the name of Lauriston Street off Templemore Avenue could be changed to Major Street.
The street commemorates the Major family of Belvoir Hall, Ballymacarrett, a prominent family in the district. The directories of 1870 and 1877 list James Major as a muslin manufacturer, and he continued as a leading figure through the 1880s. At the same time, a family member served in the ministry: the Rev. Major, who attended the Committee alongside J. P. Major in 1887. According to James Patton in Ballymacarrett, Major Street was named after this clergyman, but it also reflects the broader influence of the Major family locally.
Sources:
Belfast Town Improvement Committee minutes, 25 May 1887; 17 October 1888; 13 November 1889
Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory, 1870, 1877, 1884, 1892
James Patton, Ballymacarrett
Mr J P Major and Rev Mr Major attended as to plan of street near Parker Street, submitted by them, and they were informed their plan would be approved of. (25th May 1887).
That Mr James Major of Belvoir Hall be informed in reply to his letter of 10th inst that the Committee will not object to the use of ferrumite flags in Lauriston Street provided they are laid to the satisfaction of the Borough Surveyor within the next three months. (17th October 1888).
That Mr. D. Drean [D. Drain] of Bryson Street be informed in reply to his letter of the 29th ult. that the Committee cannot consider any application for changing the name of Lauriston Street unless such application be signed by the owners. (6th November 1889).
That Messrs Major and Drean be informed in reply to their application that if they will pay cost of new name plates, the Committee will consent to change the name of Lauriston Street off Templemore Avenue to Major Street. (13th November 1889).
" } , { "id": 2508, "pageID": "58849", "title": "Malcolmson Street / Sráid Mhic Mhaolcholaim", "url" : "malcolmson-street", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Malcolmson Street / Sráid Mhic Mhaolcholaim - - - - BT13 - - - - Malcolmson Street was built on site of Malcomson's Mill. 1865-66 Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster lists Malcolmson Street “off Falls Road” with these words: “J D Morrow, spirit store and grocery, side door. Eighteen houses exclusively occupied by mill-workers, having two or three families in each”." } , { "id": 2509, "pageID": "58850", "title": "Maldon Court", "url" : "maldon-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Maldon Court - - - - BT12 - - - -Probably named after Maldon, Essex, known for the production of sea salt and for its annual Mud Race.
Naming of Maldon Street: That on the application of the owners, the City Estate Co., two new Streets on their property, situate off Donegall Road be named Rochefort Street and Maldon Street. (Improvement Committee, 17th December 1901).
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" } , { "id": 2510, "pageID": "58851", "title": "Maldon Street", "url" : "maldon-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1901", "content" : " - Maldon Street - - - - BT12 - - - -Probably named after Maldon, Essex, known for the production of sea salt and for its annual Mud Race.
That on the application of the owners, the City Estate Co., two new Streets on their property, situate off Donegall Road be named Rochefort Street and Maldon Street. (Improvement Committee, 17th December 1901).
- Further Information - -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maldon_Mud_Race
" } , { "id": 2511, "pageID": "58852", "title": "Malfin Court", "url" : "malfin-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2513, "pageID": "58854", "title": "Malone Avenue", "url" : "malone-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1889", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1889 - - - -The Surveyor reported the result of his correspondence with the owners of property as to the proposed change of the name Lenoxvale Street, and the further consideration of the matter was held over, in order that Councillor Jenkins should see Mr Johnston, one of the owners, on the subject. (12 December 1887).
Councillor Jenkins reported the result of his interview with Mr James Johnston as to the proposed change of the name Lenoxvale Street, and Councillor McConnell undertook to speak to Mr Johnston on the subject. (4 January 1888).
That Mr John Ward be informed on behalf of the owners and residents in Lenoxvale Avenue that the question of the change of the name Lenoxvale Street is more a matter for the owners than for this Committee, but if the owners will come to any arrangement among themselves the Committee will be glad to give it their favourable consideration. (21 November 1888).
Messrs. John Ward, Lowenthal, Wheeler, Musgrave, and other gentlemen attended regarding the proposed change of the name of Lenoxvale Street, and submitted a written request, signed by the owners and residents of that street, to have the name Malone Avenue substituted for Lenoxvale Street. Resolved: That the application be granted. (2 January 1889).
That Mr. Robert Atkinson of Beaumont be informed in reply to his letter of 7th inst., that the Committee approve of the name Bishop Street for his new street off Lisburn Road near St Thomas’s Church, but that the adjacent square referred to is already named Merrion Square. (8th May 1895).
That Mr Davys Bowman, as agent for the owners of property in Bishop Street, be requested to agree to name of that street being changed to Malone Avenue, it being a continuation of that Avenue. (18th May 1898).
Letter read dated 6th Inst. from Mr Davys Bowman intimating that his client could not see his way to agree to the name of Bishop Street being altered to Malone Avenue, and the Surveyor was instructed to reply thereto, to the effect that unless the owners of property agree upon a name for this thoroughfare the Committee will have it named. (8th June 1898).
That Malone Avenue and Bishop Street being continuous and virtually one street, the Council be recommended to name the entire street Malone Avenue. (13th June 1900).
" } , { "id": 2514, "pageID": "58855", "title": "Malone Beeches", "url" : "malone-beeches", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2524, "pageID": "58865", "title": "Malone Park", "url" : "malone-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Malone from the Irish – plain of the lambs." } , { "id": 2525, "pageID": "58866", "title": "Malone Park Central", "url" : "malone-park-central", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2526, "pageID": "58867", "title": "Malone Park Gardens", "url" : "malone-park-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Malone Park Gardens Off Balmoral Avenue was proposed by Deramore Developments Limited and accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on 4th June 2014." } , { "id": 2527, "pageID": "58868", "title": "Malone Park Lane", "url" : "malone-park-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2528, "pageID": "58869", "title": "Malone Place", "url" : "malone-place", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Malone Place - - - - BT12 - - - -Malone Place is featured in Hendersons 1850 edition of the Belfast Street Directory with eight addresses.
" } , { "id": 2529, "pageID": "58870", "title": "Malone Road", "url" : "malone-road", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Malone Road - - - - BT9 - - - -According to Bardon, Malone Road had been made to avoid the bad hills at Stranmillis. Part of it had previously been called University Road.
Resolved — That the application of Messrs. Charles Boyd & Sons, to have a new street on their property, situate off Malone Road, named Queen’s Gardens, be declined. (25th May 1898).
The Committee were informed that notice had been given in the public press of their intention to recommend the Council to determine that the name University Road should cease to apply to portion of the road between Stranmillis Road and Cadogan Park, and that the name Malone Road should apply to the road from Stranmillis Road to the City Boundary, also that objection to the proposal had not been received from any person. Resolved – That the Council be recommended to determine that the change of name of portion of University Road as above referred to be given effect to, as from 1st January 1930. (6th August 1929).
" } , { "id": 2530, "pageID": "58871", "title": "Malone Valley Park", "url" : "malone-valley-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2536, "pageID": "58877", "title": "Malton Drive", "url" : "malton-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1950", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1950 - - - - “The city surveyor informed the committee that he concurred with the proposal of the Housing Committee in regard to the naming of throughfares in Hesketh Park and Taughmonagh estates as follows: Hesketh Park estate: Hesketh Gardens”. Taughmonagh estate: Finnis Drive, Finbank Gardens, Finwood Park, Findon Gardens, Findon Link, Findon Grove, Finch Way, Malton Drive, Malton Gardens, Malton Grove, Malwood Park, Malbrook Gardens. Approved. The committee also approved of the name Broughton Gardens for a new thoroughfare in continuation of the Gardens for Miss J.E. Kirk”. (2nd May 1950)." } , { "id": 2537, "pageID": "58878", "title": "Malton Fold", "url" : "malton-fold", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2541, "pageID": "58882", "title": "Malvern Lane", "url" : "malvern-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Malvern Lane between Shankill Parade and Hopewell Crescent, BT13 was proposed by URS on behalf of Oaklee Homes. “The applicant has advised that the proposed names, Malvern Lane and Malvern Terrace, reflect the road names existing in adjacent streets and are supported by the local community and were chosen by the Malvern Primary School pupils.” The name was approved at the Health and Environmental Services Committee on 5th February, 2014." } , { "id": 2542, "pageID": "58883", "title": "Malvern Street", "url" : "malvern-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Malvern Street features in the 1856 BSD - the listing includes the description ( off Shankill Road, FORMERLY McAllens Place). Most of the people listed have professions to do with the linen industry.
Belfast Improvement Order
The Surveyor asked instructions as to the naming of streets in the section of the lands acquired under the Belfast Improvement Order in the vicinity of Hemsworth Street.
It was
Resolved. That members of the Corporation for the Wards in which the streets are situate be requested to suggest the street names.
Resolved. That the resolution of last meeting applying the name Ariel Street to the portion of street between Malvern Street and Ariel Street, formerly known as Blenheim Street, in the area of the Belfast Improvement Order, 1910, be rescinded; that the members of the Ward in which the street is situate be requested to recommend a name for the street. (25th May 1915).
Councillor Twaddell reported that the representatives of Court Ward with the Chairman had met as arranged and recommended as follows:
(a) That the name Blenheim Street be applied to the whole street from Agnes Street to Hopewell Street, the name Ariel Street and Malvern Place abandoned.
(b) That the name Hemsworth Street from Agnes Street to Wellington Street remain unaltered.
(c) That the portion of Hemsworth Street from Malvern Street to McTiers Street be named Foreman Street, which name will then apply from Malvern Street to Old Lodge Road.
(d) That Upper Malvern Street be named Malvern Street, which name will apply to the whole street from Shankill Road to Conlig Street.
Resolved. That the foregoing recommendations be adopted and that the streets be accordingly named. (8th June 1915).
" } , { "id": 2543, "pageID": "58884", "title": "Malvern Terrace", "url" : "malvern-terrace", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -
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" } , { "id": 2546, "pageID": "58887", "title": "Malwood Park", "url" : "malwood-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1950", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1950 - - - - “The city surveyor informed the committee that he concurred with the proposal of the Housing Committee in regard to the naming of throughfares in Hesketh Park and Taughmonagh estates as follows: Hesketh Park estate: Hesketh Gardens”. Taughmonagh estate: Finnis Drive, Finbank Gardens, Finwood Park, Findon Gardens, Findon Link, Findon Grove, Finch Way, Malton Drive, Malton Gardens, Malton Grove, Malwood Park, Malbrook Gardens. Approved. The committee also approved of the name Broughton Gardens for a new thoroughfare in continuation of the Gardens for Miss J.E. Kirk”. (2nd May 1950)." } , { "id": 2547, "pageID": "58888", "title": "Manderson Street", "url" : "manderson-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2548, "pageID": "58889", "title": "Manna Grove", "url" : "manna-grove", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Manna Grove - - - - BT5 - - - -At the request of Messrs. Blakiston-Houston Estate Co., it was. Resolved – That the name Manna Grove be substituted for the name Orby Crescent for a new thoroughfare on their property off Castlereagh Road. Resolved – That the name Orby Crescent be approved for a new street on the property of Messrs. Blakiston-Houston Estate Co. off Castlereagh Road. (12th February 1935).
" } , { "id": 2549, "pageID": "58890", "title": "Manns Road", "url" : "manns-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2550, "pageID": "58891", "title": "Manor Close", "url" : "manor-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2551, "pageID": "58892", "title": "Manor Court", "url" : "manor-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2552, "pageID": "58893", "title": "Manor Drive", "url" : "manor-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owner, Mr. Alexander Tougher, a new street on his property situate off Manor Street be named Manor Drive. (5th January 1909).
" } , { "id": 2553, "pageID": "58894", "title": "Manor Mews", "url" : "manor-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2554, "pageID": "58895", "title": "Manor Street", "url" : "manor-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Mr. McCrea attended and applied to have the name of Cabul Street changed, and Councillor Curley and Mr. McCrea were requested to obtain the consent of all the owners of property in the portion now built upon, in writing, thereto when the application would be favorably considered. (14th June 1893).
That on the application of Messrs McFarland and others, the name ‘Manor Street’ be substituted for Cabul Street, and applied also to the continuation of that street to Cliftonville Road. Councillor W. M. Wilson gave notice that he would move at next meeting: (26th July 1893).
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee 26 July 1893 state: At the request of the owners they have substituted the name of ‘Manor street’ for Cabul street’ and applied it also to the continuation of that street to Cliftonville road.
" } , { "id": 2555, "pageID": "58896", "title": "Manse Road", "url" : "manse-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2556, "pageID": "58897", "title": "Maple Hill", "url" : "maple-hill", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2557, "pageID": "58898", "title": "Maralin Place", "url" : "maralin-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -The Surveyor was instructed to have the name Marion Street removed from street off Burke Street and to substitute the name Maralin Street therefor. (14th May 1901)
" } , { "id": 2558, "pageID": "58899", "title": "March Street", "url" : "march-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - March Street - - - - BT13 - - - - Application of the owner Mr Thomas Murphy of Springfield Brickworks a new street off Mayo Street situate on his property off Springfield Road be named March Street. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 29th December 1897. " } , { "id": 2559, "pageID": "58900", "title": "Marchioness Green / Faiche an Bhanmharcais", "url" : "marchioness-green", "intro" : "BT12; year approved 1997", "content" : " - Marchioness Green / Faiche an Bhanmharcais - - - - BT12 - - - -Marchioness Green Off Marchioness Street was the name of the street proposed by The Practice Group Northern Ireland Housing Executive and agreed at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 13th October, 1997.
" } , { "id": 2560, "pageID": "58901", "title": "Marchioness Street / Sráid an Bhanmharcais", "url" : "marchioness-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1872", "content" : " - Marchioness Street / Sráid an Bhanmharcais - - - - BT12 - - - - “Resolved that Messrs. L. and J. Brown be allowed to name six new streets running from M'Donnell Street to Cullingtree Road. Slate Street, Lady Street, Duchess Street, Countess Street, Marchioness Street, and Ton Street.” Improvements Committee, 14th February, 1872." } , { "id": 2561, "pageID": "58902", "title": "Marcus Ward Street / Sráid Mharcais Mhic an Bhaird", "url" : "marcus-ward-street", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Marcus Ward Street / Sráid Mharcais Mhic an Bhaird - - - - BT7 - - - -Marcus Ward Street, off Dublin Road, takes its name from Marcus Ward who set up a printers specialising in printing fine arts. The company expanded enormously in the 1870s, becoming an international operation with offices in New York, Chicago, Australia, Canada and South Africa. It was known for its illustrated books, prints and decorative greeting cards. The business stopped trading in 1899 (Tempan 2023, p. 122).
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in March 2024.
- Further Information - -https://www.dib.ie/biography/ward-marcus-a8920
" } , { "id": 2562, "pageID": "58903", "title": "Marguerite Park", "url" : "marguerite-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2563, "pageID": "58904", "title": "Marina Park", "url" : "marina-park", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1938", "content" : " - Marina Park - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved - That the name Marina Parade be approved for a new street off Orby Drive on the property of the Blakiston-Houston Estate Co. (IC, 9th February 1937). Submitted memorial signed by owners and occupiers of property in Marina Parade, requesting that the name of that thoroughfare be changed to Marina Park. Resolved--That the request be acceded to. (23 August 1938).
Whats In a Name? I note that the Belfast Corporations Improvement Committee have changed the name Marina Parade to Marina Park. Just why the alteration was made is known only to the residents. who requested it. If the thoroughfare had been a street previously, I could have understood it, for there seems to be an aversion from that appellation. Even avenue is not as popular as it used to be. Most of our new byways have, been, given the dignity of drive, park, crescent, grove, or gardens so that the city now abounds with such names. In time, however, public taste will probably revert to the old-fashioned street. Some of the most select thoroughfares in London have that name and, incidentally, many wealthy and well-known Londoners live in a mews. THE ROAMER. (Belfast News-Letter - Thursday 25 August 1938).
" } , { "id": 2564, "pageID": "58905", "title": "Market Street", "url" : "market-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Market Street “The Market”, very old district centred around Belfast abattoir and farm markets." } , { "id": 2565, "pageID": "58906", "title": "Marlborough Avenue", "url" : "marlborough-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -The Surveyor was authorised not to require any change in the name of street off Lisburn Road hitherto known as Marlborough Avenue. (22nd January 1901).
" } , { "id": 2566, "pageID": "58907", "title": "Marlborough Court", "url" : "marlborough-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -The portion of the town from the foot of High Street extending in the direction of the river was mostly reclaimedby Isaac Macartney, who expressed his attachment to Whig principles by naming his quays and streets—George Quay, Hanover Quay, Marlborough Street, and Prince Street. OLaverty, J. Vol II. Marlborough Street was named for the Duke of Marlborough, Queen Annes victorious general. Marlborough Street (Donegall quay) is featured in Henderson’s 1850 edition of the Belfast Street Directory.
That the Council be recommended to name the Court off the east side of Princes Street between Marlborough Street and Queens Square, Marlborough Court. (24th June 1896)
" } , { "id": 2567, "pageID": "58908", "title": "Marlborough Gate", "url" : "marlborough-gate", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -
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" } , { "id": 2569, "pageID": "58910", "title": "Marlborough Park", "url" : "marlborough-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That the Council be recommended to name the three streets hitherto known as Marlborough Park as follows: Marlborough Park, Marlborough Park North, and Marlborough Park Central. (11th June 1901)
" } , { "id": 2570, "pageID": "58911", "title": "Marlborough Park Central", "url" : "marlborough-park-central", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That the Council be recommended to name the three streets hitherto known as Marlborough Park as follows: Marlborough Park, Marlborough Park North, and Marlborough Park Central. (11th June 1901)
" } , { "id": 2571, "pageID": "58912", "title": "Marlborough Park Cross Avenue", "url" : "marlborough-park-cross-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2572, "pageID": "58913", "title": "Marlborough Park North", "url" : "marlborough-park-north", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That the Council be recommended to name the three streets hitherto known as Marlborough Park as follows: Marlborough Park, Marlborough Park North, and Marlborough Park Central. (11th June 1901)
" } , { "id": 2573, "pageID": "58914", "title": "Marlborough Park South", "url" : "marlborough-park-south", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2574, "pageID": "58915", "title": "Marlborough Street", "url" : "marlborough-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The portion of the town from the foot of High Street extending in the direction of the river was mostly reclaimedby Isaac Macartney, who expressed his attachment to Whig principles by naming his quays and streets—George Quay, Hanover Quay, Marlborough Street, and Prince Street. O'Laverty, J. Vol II. Marlborough Street was named for the Duke of Marlborough, Queen Anne's victorious general. Marlborough Street (Donegall quay) is featured in Henderson’s 1850 edition of the Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 2575, "pageID": "58916", "title": "Marlfield Drive", "url" : "marlfield-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owner Mr. E. M. Stewart, a new street on his property situate off Whitestar Street be named Marlfield Street. TIC 9 May 1900.
" } , { "id": 2576, "pageID": "58917", "title": "Marlfield Rise", "url" : "marlfield-rise", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owner Mr. E. M. Stewart, a new street on his property situate off Whitestar Street be named Marlfield Street. TIC 9 May 1900.
" } , { "id": 2577, "pageID": "58918", "title": "Marmont Crescent", "url" : "marmont-crescent", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1958", "content" : " - Marmont Crescent - - - - BT4 - - - -The city surveyor submitted an application from Estate Development (NI) Ltd., for approval to the naming of new streets on their property situated at Marmont, Holywood Rd as Marmont Crescent, Drive and Park. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of these names. (14th January 1958).
Marmont Crescent, Drive and Park all are called after Marmont House which was part of an estate/farm which had belonged to a merchant and distiller William Mitchell. According to the Mitchell School website which now owns the house, Mitchell acquired the house and estate in 1886. The 1890 BPUD lists William Mitchell, Marmont.
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Marmont Crescent, Drive and Park all are called after Marmont House which was part of an estate/farm which had belonged to a merchant and distiller William Mitchell. According to the Mitchell School website which now owns the house, Mitchell acquired the house and estate in 1886. The 1890 BPUD lists William Mitchell, Marmont.
" } , { "id": 2579, "pageID": "58920", "title": "Marmont Park", "url" : "marmont-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1958", "content" : " - Marmont Park - - - - BT4 - - - -The city surveyor submitted an application from Estate Development (NI) Ltd., for approval to the naming of new streets on their property situated at Marmont, Holywood Rd as Marmont Crescent, Drive and Park. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of these names. (14th January 1958).
Marmont Crescent, Drive and Park all are called after Marmont House which was part of an estate/farm which had belonged to a merchant and distiller William Mitchell. According to the Mitchell School website which now owns the house, Mitchell acquired the house and estate in 1886. The 1890 BPUD lists William Mitchell, Marmont.
- Further information - - " } , { "id": 2580, "pageID": "58921", "title": "Marmount Gardens", "url" : "marmount-gardens", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1933", "content" : " - Marmount Gardens - - - - BT14 - - - -Resolved.- that the names Marmount Gardens and Joanmount Gardens be approved for new streets of Oldpark Rd on the property of Mr W Neill. (21st November 1933).
Joanmount estate was developed by Sir William Frederick Neill (1889-1960), an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician. He was Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1946 to 1949 and MP for North Belfast from 1945 to 1950. Neill bought the land from Cliftonville Golf Club, which was thereby reduced from 18 holes to 9 holes, and he named the estate after his daughter Joan. Some of the streets in Joanmount were named after places in Great Britain - Hoylake, Formby, Meyrick, Coombehill and Prestwick. From the blog of Nelson McCausland.
Joan Neill according to the details on the family headstone in the City Cemetery was born on 17th January 1927 and died on 23rd April 1933. Whilst she may have officially been registered as Margaret Joan Neill there is no mention of this in the inscription of her birth and death on the headstone, she is simply described as Joan Neill. On balance, it would seem that Marmount Gardens was named in honour of William Neills wife Margaret - with the letters Mar being joined with the suffix mount to give Marmount.
" } , { "id": 2581, "pageID": "58922", "title": "Marquis Street", "url" : "marquis-street", "intro" : "First appears: 1819 (Bradshaw)", "content" : " - - First appears: 1819 (Bradshaw) - - - - According to Phoenix and Rasmussen in the book Folktown, Marquis Street originally known as Ferguson's Lane after the family of Sir Samuel Ferguson, the Belfast-born lawyer and poet whose father owned a tanyard there. They indicate the name was changed in honour of the Marquis of Donegall. According to these authors the street is first shown in a 1791 map." } , { "id": 2582, "pageID": "58923", "title": "Marsden Gardens", "url" : "marsden-gardens", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Marsden Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - -1865-66 Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster lists Marsden Villa – Antrim Road with one address: Ross Salter, linen merchant, Donegall Square West.
That on the application of the owner, Mrs Gregg, two new streets on her property situate off Cavehill Road be named Marsden Street and Willowbank Street. (2nd May 1894).
That Mr George Alexander of 6 Hopefield Avenue be informed the Committee will have the name Marsden Street changed to Marsden Gardens if he will prepay 5 shillings per sign for changing the name, the street being 55 feet wide between the building points. Minutes, TIC, 17th November 1897.
" } , { "id": 2583, "pageID": "58924", "title": "Marsden Gardens Flats", "url" : "marsden-gardens-flats", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2585, "pageID": "58926", "title": "Marshalls Road", "url" : "marshalls-road", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Marshalls Road - - - - BT5 - - - -Marshalls Road — Castlereagh Industrial Estate. RESOLVED that the unnamed street in the Castlereagh Industrial Estate be named Marshalls Road, subject to the consent of the Post Office. (Castlereagh 29 September 1976).
" } , { "id": 2586, "pageID": "58927", "title": "Martinez Avenue", "url" : "martinez-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -There is an advert in the Belfast Telegraph on Wednesday 28 April 1897: Wanted, Young Man, at once: one who understands horses, to drive pony and make himself useful. - Wm. C. Greer. Martinez Villas, Bloomfield. Martinez Avenue features in the 1897 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory.
" } , { "id": 2587, "pageID": "58928", "title": "Maryville Avenue", "url" : "maryville-avenue", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Maryville Avenue - - - - BT9 - - - -The 1863-1864 BPUD lists Maryville as the address for Edward Allworthy who amongst other things developed streets in North Belfast, he later was elected as a councillor in the Corporation. The same publication lists Maryville School.
It is likely Maryville Avenue was called after this Maryville estate.
There is more detail about how the nearby Maryville Park came to be named.
" } , { "id": 2588, "pageID": "58929", "title": "Maryville Court", "url" : "maryville-court", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Maryville Court - - - - BT7 - - - -Application of Messrs R.J. McConnell and Co. New streets on their property be named: 2 streets off Agnes Street - Glenfarne Street and Charleyville Street; 2 streets off Old Park Road Gracebell Street and Mayfair Street, 4 streets off Dublin Road Ashbourne Street, Salisbury Street, Hartington Street Hardcastle Street. Mr McConnell was requested to choose another name instead of Maryville Avenue as the word avenue is not suitable. Town Improvements Committee, 13th October 1886.
" } , { "id": 2589, "pageID": "58930", "title": "Maryville Park", "url" : "maryville-park", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Maryville Park - - - - BT9 - - - -Maryville Park and Myrtlefield Park take their names from two farms which Alex Wilson whose family owned Maryville Farm indicates as follows: To inspect the 1860 Ordnance Map is to see the whole area, southward of Drumglass (Cranmore Park) to Stockmans Lane now Balmoral Avenue), and betwixt the Malone and Lisburn Roads. as a wide expanse of green fields. Originally owned by the Legges of Malone house, the two farms of Myrtlefield and Maryville were broad bands of land stretching from the old Dublin coach road and ending over the Lisburn road as far westerly as the little river Black-staff, coursing through the Bog Meadows. (Alex Wilson, in BT 1950). MISS EMILY LAWRENCE WILSON, of 66 Bawnmore Road, Belfast, who died on October 16…[1962] a member of a well-known local family, was a daughter of the late Alexander Basil Wilson, of Maryville, Belfast. They were associated with Maryville since 1795 when Jane Stewart, of Ballydrain, married her cousin, Walter Wilson, Laird of Croglin, Dumfriesshire. From then until 1917 five generations of the Wilson family lived there. The last in the male line to reside there was Miss Wilsons father, who died in 1913. Her house at Bawnmore Road was built on land which was once part of the Maryville farm. Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 23 January 1962. AUCTION AT MARYVILLE FARM (New Lisburn Road) On THURSDAY, 4th day of May, at Twelve oclock Noon. I have received instructions irom Mr. John Carr (who has given up this Farm) to Sell by Public AUCTION, on the Premises as above, one good useful Farm Horse, one Cart and Harness, one Two-horse grubber, one Metal Roller, three Broad Harrows (two seed), one set good Barn Fans, lot Spades and Grapes, Metal Boiler, Lumber, &c., &c.,.Terms-Prompt Cash and Auction Fees. JOHN WARD, Auctioneer, Property Broker, and Valuator, 2, Donegall Square West. Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 02 May 1882.
Myrtlefield Park and Maryville Park Owner Frank Kerr attended the TIC and asked the committee to take over his streets Myrtlefield Park and Maryville Park - it was agreed the Surveyor would attend and report back. (TIC, Minutes 28th September 1898).
Submitted letter, dated 4th inst., from Messrs. Frank Kerr & Co., Solicitors, intimating that their client, Mr. Alexander McDowell, builder, will be glad to know if the Corporation would assign the name Maryville Crescent to a plot of building ground fronting the proposed continuation of Maryville Park at the Malone Road end. The City Surveyor stated that he had replied to the letter intimating that this name could not be agreed to, and his action was approved. (15th March 1932).
" } , { "id": 2590, "pageID": "58931", "title": "Maryville Street", "url" : "maryville-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1886", "content" : " - Maryville Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Application of Messrs R.J. McConnell and Co. New streets on their property be named: 2 streets off Agnes Street - Glenfarne Street and Charleyville Street; 2 streets off Old Park Road Gracebell Street and Mayfair Street, 4 streets off Dublin Road Ashbourne Street, Salisbury Street, Hartington Street Hardcastle Street. Mr McConnell was requested to choose another name instead of Maryville Avenue as the word avenue is not suitable. (Town Improvements Committee, 13th October 1886).
That on the application of Messrs R. & J. McConnell the new street from Bankmore Street to Donegall Pass be named Maryville Street. (20th October 1886)
Surmise: Maryville Street may have been called after St Mary Magdalene Church which when opened on 1 December 1839 was known as the Ulster Magdalene Asylum and Episcopal Chapel. By 1854 there are references to the Magdalene Church in the newspapers and street directories.
" } , { "id": 2591, "pageID": "58932", "title": "Mashona Court", "url" : "mashona-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Mashona Street was named after an action in the Matabele War of 1893. Strange sounding names from Far Away Places by Michael McRitchie in Belfast News-Letter - Tuesday 14 May 1974. That on the application of the owner Sir Daniel Dixon six new streets on his property situate off Blackstaff Road be named “Fortuna Street”, “Egreria Street” “Daphne Street”, “Pandora Street “Euterpe Street” and “Thalia Street”; four new streets off Beersbudge Road be named Flora Street”, “Foxglove Street”, “Heatherbell Street” and “Mayflower Street and two new streets off Woodstock Road be named “Redcar Street” “Mashona Street” and that he be requested to submit another name in lieu of “Killean Street” as there is already a street with an almost similar name in the City. (Town Improvement Committee, 25th October 1893). The name Mashona Street is no longer in existence, there is however Mashona Court. " } , { "id": 2592, "pageID": "58933", "title": "Massey Avenue", "url" : "massey-avenue", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Massey Avenue - - - - BT4 - - - -Location: East Belfast, off Belmont Road, approaching Stormont Estate
Renamed: Early 1920s (c. 1923–1924)
Former Name: Killeen Road (named after the townland of Killeen, from Irish An Coillín, the little wood)
Named For: William Ferguson Massey (1856–1925), Prime Minister of New Zealand
Story Behind the Name:
Originally called Killeen Road, this rural route was renamed Massey Avenue in the 1920s as Northern Ireland’s new government took shape. The road ran alongside the Stormont Estate, which was chosen as the site of the Parliament Buildings. The renaming was part of a wider effort to express Ulster’s identity within the British Empire by commemorating an Ulster-born figure of international stature.
William F. Massey, born near Limavady, rose to become Prime Minister of New Zealand (1912–1925). A farmer-turned-politician, he was known for his leadership during World War I and his strong Imperial loyalty. Though he lived most of his life abroad, Massey remained deeply attached to his Ulster roots.
Visit to Northern Ireland:
In 1923, William Massey returned to Northern Ireland as an honoured guest of Sir James Craig, the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. His visit was met with celebration and affection. Students at Queen’s University Belfast performed a haka and declared him their Paramount Chief, a playful and heartfelt tribute that acknowledged his role as a bridge between Ulster and New Zealand. He also visited his hometown of Limavady, strengthening the emotional and cultural ties between his adopted homeland and the land of his birth.
Legacy Today:
Massey Avenue is now a prominent, tree-lined road leading to the Stormont Parliament. It is home to buildings such as Netherleigh House and the iconic Stormont gate lodges. The name endures as a civic tribute to an Ulsterman who shaped another nation while never forgetting his own.
THE AVENUE TO STORMONT TO BE CALLED FOR PREMIER
Belfast Telegraph – Friday, 29 February 1924
At the meeting of Down County Council—General W. E. Montgomery presiding—the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor of Belfast (Sir William Turner) wrote that it was proposed that the new approach road from Belmont to the Ulster Parliament buildings at Stormont be named Massey Avenue, as a compliment to the Right Hon. W. F. Massey, a distinguished Ulsterman and Prime Minister of New Zealand for the past twelve years. The Improvements Committee of the Belfast Corporation sought the approval of the County Council down to this name.
The County Council, while they approved the name, referred the letter to the Castlereagh Rural District Council, in whose district the road lay.
" } , { "id": 2593, "pageID": "58934", "title": "Massey Court", "url" : "massey-court", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Massey Court - - - - BT4 - - Further information - -THE AVENUE TO STORMONT TO BE CALLED FOR PREMIER
Belfast Telegraph – Friday, 29 February 1924
At the meeting of Down County Council—General W. E. Montgomery presiding—the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor of Belfast (Sir William Turner) wrote that it was proposed that the new approach road from Belmont to the Ulster Parliament buildings at Stormont be named Massey Avenue, as a compliment to the Right Hon. W. F. Massey, a distinguished Ulsterman and Prime Minister of New Zealand for the past twelve years. The Improvements Committee of the Belfast Corporation sought the approval of the County Council down to this name.
The County Council, while they approved the name, referred the letter to the Castlereagh Rural District Council, in whose district the road lay.
- - -Location: East Belfast, off Belmont Road, approaching Stormont Estate
Former Name: Killeen Road (named after the townland of Killeen, from Irish An Coillín, the little wood)
Named For: William Ferguson Massey (1856–1925), Prime Minister of New Zealand
Story Behind the Name:
Massey Avenue was originally called Killeen Road, this rural route was renamed Massey Avenue in the 1920s as Northern Ireland’s new government took shape. The road ran alongside the Stormont Estate, which was chosen as the site of the Parliament Buildings. The renaming was part of a wider effort to express Ulster’s identity within the British Empire by commemorating an Ulster-born figure of international stature.
William F. Massey, born near Limavady, rose to become Prime Minister of New Zealand (1912–1925). A farmer-turned-politician, he was known for his leadership during World War I and his strong Imperial loyalty. Though he lived most of his life abroad, Massey remained deeply attached to his Ulster roots.
Visit to Northern Ireland:
In 1923, William Massey returned to Northern Ireland as an honoured guest of Sir James Craig, the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. His visit was met with celebration and affection. Students at Queen’s University Belfast performed a haka and declared him their Paramount Chief, a playful and heartfelt tribute that acknowledged his role as a bridge between Ulster and New Zealand. He also visited his hometown of Limavady, strengthening the emotional and cultural ties between his adopted homeland and the land of his birth.
Legacy Today:
Massey Avenue is now a prominent, tree-lined road leading to the Stormont Parliament. It is home to buildings such as Netherleigh House and the iconic Stormont gate lodges. The name endures as a civic tribute to an Ulsterman who shaped another nation while never forgetting his own. Massey Court runs off Massey Avenue.
Location: East Belfast, off Belmont Road, approaching Stormont Estate
Former Name of Massey Avenue: Killeen Road (named after the townland of Killeen, from Irish An Coillín, the little wood)
Named For: William Ferguson Massey (1856–1925), Prime Minister of New Zealand
Story Behind the Name:
Originally called Killeen Road, this rural route was renamed Massey Avenue in the 1920s as Northern Ireland’s new government took shape. The road ran alongside the Stormont Estate, which was chosen as the site of the Parliament Buildings. The renaming was part of a wider effort to express Ulster’s identity within the British Empire by commemorating an Ulster-born figure of international stature.
William F. Massey, born near Limavady, rose to become Prime Minister of New Zealand (1912–1925). A farmer-turned-politician, he was known for his leadership during World War I and his strong Imperial loyalty. Though he lived most of his life abroad, Massey remained deeply attached to his Ulster roots.
Visit to Northern Ireland:
In 1923, William Massey returned to Northern Ireland as an honoured guest of Sir James Craig, the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. His visit was met with celebration and affection. Students at Queen’s University Belfast performed a haka and declared him their Paramount Chief, a playful and heartfelt tribute that acknowledged his role as a bridge between Ulster and New Zealand. He also visited his hometown of Limavady, strengthening the emotional and cultural ties between his adopted homeland and the land of his birth.
Legacy Today:
Massey Avenue is now a prominent, tree-lined road leading to the Stormont Parliament. It is home to buildings such as Netherleigh House and the iconic Stormont gate lodges. The name endures as a civic tribute to an Ulsterman who shaped another nation while never forgetting his own. Massey Green is off Massey Avenue.
On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of Messrs. Brian Morton and Company to name a new street off Belmont Road ‘Massey Green’ . (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 12th November, 1963).
- Further Information - -THE AVENUE TO STORMONT TO BE CALLED FOR PREMIER
Belfast Telegraph – Friday, 29 February 1924
At the meeting of Down County Council—General W. E. Montgomery presiding—the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor of Belfast (Sir William Turner) wrote that it was proposed that the new approach road from Belmont to the Ulster Parliament buildings at Stormont be named Massey Avenue, as a compliment to the Right Hon. W. F. Massey, a distinguished Ulsterman and Prime Minister of New Zealand for the past twelve years. The Improvements Committee of the Belfast Corporation sought the approval of the County Council down to this name.
The County Council, while they approved the name, referred the letter to the Castlereagh Rural District Council, in whose district the road lay.
" } , { "id": 2595, "pageID": "58936", "title": "Massey Park", "url" : "massey-park", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Massey Park - - - - BT4 - - - -Location: East Belfast, off Belmont Road, approaching Stormont Estate
Former Name of Massey Avenue: Killeen Road (named after the townland of Killeen, from Irish An Coillín, the little wood)
Named For: William Ferguson Massey (1856–1925), Prime Minister of New Zealand
Story Behind the Name:
Originally called Killeen Road, this rural route was renamed Massey Avenue in the 1920s as Northern Ireland’s new government took shape. The road ran alongside the Stormont Estate, which was chosen as the site of the Parliament Buildings. The renaming was part of a wider effort to express Ulster’s identity within the British Empire by commemorating an Ulster-born figure of international stature.
William F. Massey, born near Limavady, rose to become Prime Minister of New Zealand (1912–1925). A farmer-turned-politician, he was known for his leadership during World War I and his strong Imperial loyalty. Though he lived most of his life abroad, Massey remained deeply attached to his Ulster roots.
Visit to Northern Ireland:
In 1923, William Massey returned to Northern Ireland as an honoured guest of Sir James Craig, the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. His visit was met with celebration and affection. Students at Queen’s University Belfast performed a haka and declared him their Paramount Chief, a playful and heartfelt tribute that acknowledged his role as a bridge between Ulster and New Zealand. He also visited his hometown of Limavady, strengthening the emotional and cultural ties between his adopted homeland and the land of his birth.
Legacy Today:
Massey Avenue is now a prominent, tree-lined road leading to the Stormont Parliament. It is home to buildings such as Netherleigh House and the iconic Stormont gate lodges. The name endures as a civic tribute to an Ulsterman who shaped another nation while never forgetting his own. Massey Park is off Massey Avenue.
THE AVENUE TO STORMONT TO BE CALLED FOR PREMIER
Belfast Telegraph – Friday, 29 February 1924
At the meeting of Down County Council—General W. E. Montgomery presiding—the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor of Belfast (Sir William Turner) wrote that it was proposed that the new approach road from Belmont to the Ulster Parliament buildings at Stormont be named Massey Avenue, as a compliment to the Right Hon. W. F. Massey, a distinguished Ulsterman and Prime Minister of New Zealand for the past twelve years. The Improvements Committee of the Belfast Corporation sought the approval of the County Council down to this name.
The County Council, while they approved the name, referred the letter to the Castlereagh Rural District Council, in whose district the road lay.
" } , { "id": 2596, "pageID": "58937", "title": "Matchett Street", "url" : "matchett-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owner, Mr. R. J. McConnell, a new street on his property situate off Matchett Street be named Wimbledon Street. ... (8th June 1892)
" } , { "id": 2597, "pageID": "58938", "title": "Matilda Avenue", "url" : "matilda-avenue", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Matilda Avenue - - - - BT12 - - - -Matilda Avenue, Matilda Drive and Matilda Gardens, all located in the Sandy Row area, came into being after Matilda Street (1868) was cleared in the early 1980s. Although this is speculative, they may well be part of the Sir Walter Scott theme which can be discerned in various parts of Belfast. Nearby is Oswald Park, which replaced the earlier Oswald Street (1892). Matilda Rokeby and Oswald Wycliffe are characters in Scotts narrative poem Rokeby (1813). Oswalds son, Wilfrid Wycliffe, is in love with Matilda Rokeby.
Application of Mr. John Browne to name the new street of Blackstaff Road, ‘Matilda Street, also the new street off Donegall Pass Pine Street, was granted. (29th April 1868).
" } , { "id": 2598, "pageID": "58939", "title": "Matilda Drive", "url" : "matilda-drive", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Matilda Drive - - - - BT12 - - - -Matilda Avenue, Matilda Drive and Matilda Gardens, all located in the Sandy Row area, came into being after Matilda Street (1868) was cleared in the early 1980s. Although this is speculative, they may well be part of the Sir Walter Scott theme which can be discerned in various parts of Belfast. Nearby is Oswald Park, which replaced the earlier Oswald Street (1892). Matilda Rokeby and Oswald Wycliffe are characters in Scotts narrative poem Rokeby (1813). Oswalds son, Wilfrid Wycliffe, is in love with Matilda Rokeby.
Application of Mr. John Browne to name the new street of Blackstaff Road, ‘Matilda Street, also the new street off Donegall Pass Pine Street, was granted. (29th April 1868).
" } , { "id": 2599, "pageID": "58940", "title": "Matilda Gardens", "url" : "matilda-gardens", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Matilda Gardens - - - - BT12 - - - -Matilda Avenue, Matilda Drive and Matilda Gardens, all located in the Sandy Row area, came into being after Matilda Street (1868) was cleared in the early 1980s. Although this is speculative, they may well be part of the Sir Walter Scott theme which can be discerned in various parts of Belfast. Nearby is Oswald Park, which replaced the earlier Oswald Street (1892). Matilda Rokeby and Oswald Wycliffe are characters in Scotts narrative poem Rokeby (1813). Oswalds son, Wilfrid Wycliffe, is in love with Matilda Rokeby.
Application of Mr. John Browne to name the new street of Blackstaff Road, ‘Matilda Street, also the new street off Donegall Pass Pine Street, was granted. (29th April 1868).
" } , { "id": 2600, "pageID": "58941", "title": "Maxwell Street", "url" : "maxwell-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2601, "pageID": "58942", "title": "May Street", "url" : "may-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - May Street takes its name according to Carson after Edward May who was a land agent for the Donegall Estate. He was an MP in the last parliament Ireland in 1800 before the Union of Great Britain and Ireland. He continued as the member for Belfast in the Parliament from 1801 to 1814. He also served as Sovereign of Belfast (an earlier title for the mayor) from 1803 to 1806 and 1809 to 1810. It was May who secured a lease of land and established markets. Great Edward Street which was merged with Victoria Street was called after him. May Street was built in the 1820s. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832. The 1839 edition of Martin’s Belfast Directory lists people living here. “Resolved that the street from Rev Dr Crook’s church on the one side and the Music Hall on the other, to the river shall be called May Street and that the street from Arthur Street to Donegall Square East be named Clarence Place”. (12th March 1863). " } , { "id": 2602, "pageID": "58943", "title": "Mayfair Avenue", "url" : "mayfair-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2605, "pageID": "58946", "title": "Mayfield Square", "url" : "mayfield-square", "intro" : "Year approved: 2003", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2003 - - - - The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets in the City which did not conflict with the existing approved street names and to which the Royal Mail had not objections: Mayfield Square Off Blacks Road, BT11 Alan Patterson Design. Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 13th January, 2003. " } , { "id": 2606, "pageID": "58947", "title": "Mayfield Street", "url" : "mayfield-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2607, "pageID": "58948", "title": "Mayflower Street", "url" : "mayflower-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1893", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1893 - - - - That on the application of the owner Sir Daniel Dixon six new streets on his property situate off Blackstaff Road be named “Fortuna Street”, “Egreria Street” “Daphne Street”, “Pandora Street “Euterpe Street” and “Thalia Street”; four new streets off Beersbudge Road be named Flora Street”, “Foxglove Street”, “Heatherbell Street” and “Mayflower Street and two new streets off Woodstock Road be named “Redcar Street” “Mashona Street” and that he be requested to submit another name in lieu of “Killean Street” as there is already a street with an almost similar name in the City. (Town Improvement Committee, 25th October 1893)." } , { "id": 2608, "pageID": "58949", "title": "Maymount Street", "url" : "maymount-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1895", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1895 - - - -That on the application of the owners, a new street situate off Cherryville Street, be named Maymount Street.... (11th December 1895).
" } , { "id": 2609, "pageID": "58950", "title": "Mayo Court", "url" : "mayo-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2615, "pageID": "58956", "title": "McAdam Gardens", "url" : "mcadam-gardens", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - McAdam Gardens - - - - BT12 - - - -McAdam Gardens was called after Mrs. Hugh MAdam (nee Catherine Campbell), the ground owner of the land on which the street was built. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
The 1877 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory lists McAdam Street in Sandy Row.
" } , { "id": 2616, "pageID": "58957", "title": "McAdam Park", "url" : "mcadam-park", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - McAdam Park - - - - BT12 - - - -McAdam Park was called after Mrs. Hugh MAdam (nee Catherine Campbell), the ground owner of the land on which the street was built. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
The 1877 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory lists McAdam Street in Sandy Row.
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" } , { "id": 2619, "pageID": "58960", "title": "McArthur Court", "url" : "mcarthur-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2620, "pageID": "58961", "title": "McAtamney Terrace / Ardán Mhic an Tiompánaigh", "url" : "mcatamney-terrace", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - McAtamney Terrace / Ardán Mhic an Tiompánaigh - - - - BT5 - - - -McAtamney Terrace is a small row of houses on Mountpottinger Road.
" } , { "id": 2621, "pageID": "58962", "title": "McAuley Street", "url" : "mcauley-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2622, "pageID": "58963", "title": "McCandless Street", "url" : "mccandless-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1877", "content" : " - McCandless Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of Mr Blackiston Houston three new streets be named Langley Street, Danube Street, McCandless Street as shown on his sketch but that the other names being duplicates cannot be accepted. (27th June 1877).
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1880. The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee 22 June 1881 indicate permission for a street off Coates Street was refused to Thomas McCandless.
" } , { "id": 2623, "pageID": "58964", "title": "McCaughan Park", "url" : "mccaughan-park", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - McCaughan Park - - - - BT6 - - - -Location
McCaughan Park is a short residential cul-de-sac off Upper Knockbreda Road in the Cregagh district of East Belfast, near the top of a glen leading down to Ravenhill and Cregagh Roads.
Origins
The street first appears in the 1924 Belfast & Ulster Street Directory and was likely laid out in the early 1920s on former farmland in Knockbreda parish, outside the Belfast municipal boundary. Like many Parks of the period, it consisted of a handful of substantial private houses.
Name
Whilst we are not certain about the origins of the name, one possibility is a link to William John McCaughan Girvan (c.1890–1960), an engineer who lived at Ardkeen, McCaughan Park, from the 1920s until his death. Girvan carried McCaughan as a middle name, which may have come from his mother’s family, though this has not been firmly established. The coincidence suggests the developers or early residents may have drawn on this family connection when naming the street. Such naming after proprietors or relatives was common in Belfast’s suburban expansion of the period.
Historical note
William John McCaughan Girvan rose to become City Electrical Engineer and General Manager of Belfast in the 1940s. He oversaw the post-war modernization of the city’s electricity supply, sat on the first Northern Ireland Joint Electricity Committee, and was awarded the OBE in 1950 for public service. He remained at Ardkeen for nearly forty years until his death on 16 October 1960. The Northern Whig death notice recorded him as William John McCaughan Girvan, O.B.E., suddenly, at a private nursing home, late of Ardkeen, McCaughan Park.
Why it matters
McCaughan Park illustrates the character of interwar suburban development in East Belfast, and how new streets often reflected the names of the families who built or lived on them, rather than well-known historical figures.
Sources
Belfast & Ulster Street Directories (1918, 1924, 1939, 1947, 1951, 1960) via Lennon Wylie
Northern Whig, 18 Oct 1960 (death notice of William John McCaughan Girvan, O.B.E.)
Belfast Gazette, 9 June 1950 (OBE award to W. J. M. Girvan)
Institution of Electrical Engineers membership lists
Key Facts
• Named: by 1956 (Belfast Harbour Commissioners’ Annual Report, 1956; Belfast Telegraph, 28 Feb 1957)
• Honours: John McCaughey, Chairman of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners (1945–1948)
• Purpose: Constructed to link Dufferin Road to the Municipal Power Station West during the post-war harbour expansion
Entry
McCaughey Road commemorates John McCaughey, who succeeded Sir Ernest Herdman as Chairman of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners on 16 October 1945 and served until 1948. A long-standing member of the Board since the early 1930s, McCaughey guided the Harbour through the transition from wartime operations to post-war reconstruction. His chairmanship was marked by the restoration of port facilities and the revival of commercial trade following the Second World War.
The naming of McCaughey Road was first recorded in the Commissioners’ 1956 Annual Report, noted in the Belfast Telegraph of 28 February 1957, which stated that the new roadway from Dufferin Road to Municipal Power Station West … has been named ‘McCaughey Road’ in honour of the late Mr John McCaughey, a former chairman of the Board.
Sources:
That on the application of Messrs. William Ewart and Son, Ltd., a new street on their property, situate between Franklin Street and Clarence Street be named McClintock Street. (8th October 1912).
" } , { "id": 2627, "pageID": "58968", "title": "McClure Street", "url" : "mcclure-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1868", "content" : " - McClure Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Resolved that Mr Robert Morgan be permitted to name a new street off Ormeau Road McClure Street but that he be informed the Committee will not approve any part of the street being named a terrace (4th November 1868).
Marshall attributes this name to Sir Thomas McClure who was Liberal MP for Belfast 1868-74. It was approved in the year in which he was elected (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph 31/01/41).
- Further Information - - https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/11717126" } , { "id": 2628, "pageID": "58969", "title": "McDonnell Court / Cúirt Mhic Dhónaill ", "url" : "mcdonnell-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - McDonnell Court / Cúirt Mhic Dhónaill - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2629, "pageID": "58970", "title": "McDonnell Street / Sráid Mhic Dhónaill", "url" : "mcdonnell-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1866", "content" : " - McDonnell Street / Sráid Mhic Dhónaill - - - - BT12 - - - -Application of Mr. Francis M’Donnell to name a new street, off Grosvenor Street and Lesson Street, McDonnell Street. (Belfast News-Letter - Friday 02 November 1866)
" } , { "id": 2630, "pageID": "58971", "title": "McGurks Way / Bealach Mhig Oirc", "url" : "mcgurks-way", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 2010", "content" : " - McGurks Way / Bealach Mhig Oirc - - - - BT15 - - - -The Committee was reminded further that, at its meeting on 11th October, 2010, it had been advised that the applicant had submitted three names, namely, Drennan Walk, Fishers Court and Point Fields, all of which had historical links to that area of the City. During discussion in the matter, a Member had stated that the street was located close to where McGurk’s Bar had operated prior to being destroyed by an explosion in 1971 and that local residents were of the view that it would be appropriate to include a reference to the Bar within the street name. ...The Committee agreed that the street be re-named McGurk’s Way and that dual-language street signs be erected in the Irish language bearing the name Bealach Mhig Oirc. (Health and Environmental Services Committee - Monday, 16th April, 2012).
" } , { "id": 2631, "pageID": "58972", "title": "McIvors Place", "url" : "mcivors-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - McIvor's Place is featured in the 1854-1955 Belfast Street Directory. (off Wilson Street, Millfield)." } , { "id": 2632, "pageID": "58973", "title": "McMaster Street", "url" : "mcmaster-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - McMaster Street - - - - Year approved: 1897 - - - -McMaster Street takes its name after the builder and developer John McMaster. According to information supplied in an email to this project by his great grandson Jim, John McMaster was born in 1857 and died in 1932. In 1878 John McMaster established the family building company John McMaster & Sons. The company built McMaster and Lendrick Streets for the Artisan Workers at Harland & Wolff. The terraced parlour houses in these streets include some fine examples of polychrome brickwork.
That Mr John McMaster of 2 Foundry Street be informed in reply to his application to name two new streets off Newtownards Road McMaster Street and Lendrick Street that the application should be signed by all interested owners. (13th October 1897).
[Owner: John McMaster (the Rev J. J. Major consenting) two new streets named: McMaster Street and Lendrick Street. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 27 October 1897.
According to the Historic Building Details within the Department of Communities, McMaster Street was being built from 1896 onwards. McMaster Street comes near the end of that phase, and was designed in 1898 and 1899 by John Frazer & Sons for John McMaster.
- Further Information - -McMaster Street - Heritage Angel Awards
McMaster Street - Historic Building Details
" } , { "id": 2633, "pageID": "58974", "title": "McQuillan Street / Sráid Mhic Uilín", "url" : "mcquillan-street", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - McQuillan Street / Sráid Mhic Uilín - - - - BT13 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2634, "pageID": "58975", "title": "Meadow Close", "url" : "meadow-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2635, "pageID": "58976", "title": "Meadow Grove", "url" : "meadow-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Apex Housing Association put forward the name of Meadow Grove which they advised was in keeping with the existing names within the locality. which was put to the People and Communities Committee, 10th May, 2016." } , { "id": 2636, "pageID": "58977", "title": "Meadow Place", "url" : "meadow-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2637, "pageID": "58978", "title": "Meadowbank Place", "url" : "meadowbank-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved — That on the application of the owner, Mr. William Geddis, a new street on his property, situate off Meadowbank Street, be named Meadowbank Place. (10th June 1913).
" } , { "id": 2638, "pageID": "58979", "title": "Meadowbank Street", "url" : "meadowbank-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -
Meadowbank Street had previously been called Lisburn Street.
" } , { "id": 2639, "pageID": "58980", "title": "Meadowhill / Cnoc na Cluana", "url" : "meadowhill", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name Meadowhill off Glencolin Manor was proposed by Fider Homes Limited and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 10th August, 1998. Seems like a description of what the area was like before the building took place." } , { "id": 2640, "pageID": "58981", "title": "Meadowhill Grange", "url" : "meadowhill-grange", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Seems like a description of what the area was like before the building took place." } , { "id": 2641, "pageID": "58982", "title": "Meadowhill View", "url" : "meadowhill-view", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Seems like a description of what the area was like before the building took place." } , { "id": 2642, "pageID": "58983", "title": "Medway Street", "url" : "medway-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1884", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1884 - - - -Resolved that on the application of Mr T.S. Dixon two new streets on his property off Dee Street be named ‘Medway Street’ and ‘Avon Street’ the committee requested that another name be substituted for the name ‘Tees’ proposed for the third street. (TIC 12th November 1884).
" } , { "id": 2643, "pageID": "58984", "title": "Melfort Drive", "url" : "melfort-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Melfort is a village near Oban, Argyll and another example of a Scottish influence." } , { "id": 2644, "pageID": "58985", "title": "Melrose Avenue", "url" : "melrose-avenue", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1895", "content" : " - Melrose Avenue - - - - BT5 - - - -Melrose is a picturesque and historic town beside the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders. Historically it was in the county of Roxburghshire. John J. Marshall attributes the naming of Melrose Avenue and Melrose Street to enthusiasm for the works of Sir Walter Scott, specifically the narrative poem The Lay of the Last Minstrel (1805), in which Melrose features (Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 26/02/1941). Melrose Abbey is also the setting for Scotts The Monastery (1820), one of the Waverley novels. In 1811 Scott purchased land nearby, where he built a house which he named Abbotsford.
- Further Information - -If thou wouldst view fair Melrose aright,Go visit it by the pale moonlight;For the gay beams of lightsome dayGild, but to flout, the ruins grey.When broken arches are black in night,And each shafted oriel glimmers white;When the cold lights uncertain showerStreams on the ruind central tower;When buttress and buttress, alternately,Seem framed of ebon and ivory;When silvers edges the imagery,And the scrolls that teach thee to live and die;When distant Tweed is heard to rave,And the owlet to hoot oer the dead mans grave,Then go --- but go alone the while ---Then view St. Davids ruind pile;And, home returning soothly swear,Was never scene so sad and fair.
This is quoted by John J. Marshall under the entry for Melrose Avenue from The Lay Of The Last Minstrel (Canto Second) by Walter Scott.
https://www.theotherpages.org/poems/minstrel.html
" } , { "id": 2645, "pageID": "58986", "title": "Melrose Street", "url" : "melrose-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1895", "content" : " - Melrose Street - - - - BT9 - - - -Melrose is a picturesque and historic town beside the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders. Historically it was in the county of Roxburghshire. John J. Marshall quotes Scotts narrative poem The Lay of the Last Minstrel (1805) in relation to Melrose Street (Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 26/02/1941). However, this street was named at the same time as the nearby Lorne Street and Edinburgh Street, so it may simply be part of a Scottish place-name theme, and without any contemporary documentation that clarifies the matter, it is impossible to be absoluely sure of the motivation behind the name..
That on the application of the owners the six new streets on their property situate off Lisburn Road and Tates Avenue be named Sandringham Street Lorne Street Northbrook Street Edinburgh Street Melrose Street and Donnybrook Street. (18th December 1895).
- Further Information - -If thou wouldst view fair Melrose aright,Go visit it by the pale moonlight;For the gay beams of lightsome dayGild, but to flout, the ruins grey.When broken arches are black in night,And each shafted oriel glimmers white;When the cold lights uncertain showerStreams on the ruind central tower;When buttress and buttress, alternately,Seem framed of ebon and ivory;When silvers edges the imagery,And the scrolls that teach thee to live and die;When distant Tweed is heard to rave,And the owlet to hoot oer the dead mans grave,Then go --- but go alone the while ---Then view St. Davids ruind pile;And, home returning soothly swear,Was never scene so sad and fair.
Part of this verse from The Lay Of The Last Minstrel (Canto Second) by Walter Scott is quoted by John J. Marshall under the entry for Melrose Street.
https://www.theotherpages.org/poems/minstrel.html
" } , { "id": 2646, "pageID": "58987", "title": "Meridi Street", "url" : "meridi-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - Meridi Street - - - - BT12 - - - -Named after Maridi, a town in South Sudan, formerly known in English as Meridi. Part of a small group of streets off Donegall Road which commemorate British colonial expeditions and rule in Egypt and Sudan, including Nubia Street, Kitchener Street, Kitchener Drive and Soudan Street. From 1882 onwards British forces occupied Egypt and fought wars in Sudan.
On the application of Messrs. Glendinning, McLeish & Co. Ltd., it was Resolved – That the name Meridi Street be approved of for a new street on their property situate off Donegall Road. (5th February 1929)
- Further Information - -https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/egypt-and-sudan
" } , { "id": 2647, "pageID": "58988", "title": "Merkland Place", "url" : "merkland-place", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1892", "content" : " - Merkland Place - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of Mr Robert Hamilton of 226 Shankill Road a new street on his property situate off Springfield Street and Lanark Street be named Merkland Street. (Improvement Committee 2nd November 1892).
" } , { "id": 2648, "pageID": "58989", "title": "Merok Crescent", "url" : "merok-crescent", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Merok Crescent - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after Merok Burn, a partially culverted tributary of the Cregagh River which flows through this estate. Merok Burn forms the boundary between the townland of Cregagh on the west bank and Castlereagh / Lisnasharragh on the east bank. Gordon McCoy suggests that this name may be derived either from Ulster Scots mairk, land worth a mark or boundary marker, or alternatively from Irish méaróg meaning standing stone (A Gaelic History of East Belfast, back cover map).
" } , { "id": 2649, "pageID": "58990", "title": "Merok Drive", "url" : "merok-drive", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Merok Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after Merok Burn, a partially culverted tributary of the Cregagh River which flows through this estate. Merok Burn forms the boundary between the townland of Cregagh on the west bank and Castlereagh / Lisnasharragh on the east bank. Gordon McCoy suggests that this name may be derived either from Ulster Scots mairk, land worth a mark or boundary marker, or alternatively from Irish méaróg meaning standing stone (A Gaelic History of East Belfast, back cover map).
" } , { "id": 2650, "pageID": "58991", "title": "Merok Gardens", "url" : "merok-gardens", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Merok Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after Merok Burn, a partially culverted tributary of the Cregagh River which flows through this estate. Merok Burn forms the boundary between the townland of Cregagh on the west bank and Castlereagh / Lisnasharragh on the east bank. Gordon McCoy suggests that this name may be derived either from Ulster Scots mairk, land worth a mark or boundary marker, or alternatively from Irish méaróg meaning standing stone (A Gaelic History of East Belfast, back cover map).
" } , { "id": 2651, "pageID": "58992", "title": "Merok Park", "url" : "merok-park", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Merok Park - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after Merok Burn, a partially culverted tributary of the Cregagh River which flows through this estate. Merok Burn forms the boundary between the townland of Cregagh on the west bank and Castlereagh / Lisnasharragh on the east bank. Gordon McCoy suggests that this name may be derived either from Ulster Scots mairk, land worth a mark or boundary marker, or alternatively from Irish méaróg meaning standing stone (A Gaelic History of East Belfast, back cover map).
" } , { "id": 2652, "pageID": "58993", "title": "Merryfield Drive", "url" : "merryfield-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1917", "content" : " - Merryfield Drive - - - - Year approved: 1917 - - - -Resolved: That on the application of Mr. Albert Ervine a new street on his property situate off Old Cavehill Road be named Merryfield Drive. (11th December 1917).
" } , { "id": 2653, "pageID": "58994", "title": "Mersey Street", "url" : "mersey-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1873", "content" : " - Mersey Street - - - - BT4 - - - -That the application of Messrs Thomas Dixon and Sons for permission to name five streets in Ballymacarrett Dee Street, Humber Street, Trent Street, Mersey Street, and Severn Street be granted. (TIC, 26 November 1873)
" } , { "id": 2654, "pageID": "58995", "title": "Mervue Court", "url" : "mervue-court", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Mervue Court - - - - BT15 - - - -Like the older Mervue Street, named from Mervue, a house shown but unnamed on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map (1833).
" } , { "id": 2655, "pageID": "58996", "title": "Mervue Street", "url" : "mervue-street", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Mervue Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Named from Mervue, a house shown but unnamed on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map (1833).
" } , { "id": 2656, "pageID": "58997", "title": "Meyrick Park", "url" : "meyrick-park", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Meyrick Park - - - - BT14 - - Further information - -Street Name | Golf Club | Golf Club Address | Year Established |
Sunningdale | Sunningdale Golf Club | Berkshire, England | 1901 |
Meyrick | Meyrick Park Golf Club | Dorset, England | 1894 |
Coombe Hill | Coombe Hill Golf Club | Surrey, England | 1911 |
Prestwick | Prestwick Golf Club | Ayrshire, Scotland | 1851 |
Wallasey | Wallasey Golf Club | Wirral, England | 1891 |
Formby | Formby Golf Club | Liverpool, England | 1884 |
Hoylake | Royal Liverpool Golf Club | Hoylake, England | 1869 |
(Source: Hugh Daly)
- - -Joanmount estate was developed by Sir William Frederick Neill (1889-1960), an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician. He was Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1946 to 1949 and MP for North Belfast from 1945 to 1950. Neill bought the land from Cliftonville Golf Club, which was thereby reduced from 18 holes to 9 holes, and he named the estate after his daughter Joan. Some of the streets in Joanmount were named after places in Great Britain - Hoylake, Formby, Meyrick, Coombehill and Prestwick. From the blog of Nelson McCausland.
Resolved - That the names Prestwick Park, Coombe Hill Park and Meyrick Park be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. W. F. Neill of Oldpark Road. (19th November 1935).
" } , { "id": 2657, "pageID": "58998", "title": "Mica Drive", "url" : "mica-drive", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Mica Drive - - - - BT12 - - - - “That on application of the owners The Executors of Riddell (space in minutes) five new streets situate off Falls Road be named Ballymurphy Street, Beechmount Avenue, Clowney Street, Felspar Street and Mica Street”. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 16th March 1898. The name Mica Street is no longer in use; there is now Mica Drive. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of messers PJ Walls and Bros to name two new streets on their property situated off Glen Rd. Gransha Drive and Gransha Grove and of the proposal of RJ McDermott and Sons (Builders) Ltd. to name a new street off Mica Street, Mica Drive. (18th October 1960). " } , { "id": 2658, "pageID": "59000", "title": "Middlepath Street", "url" : "middlepath-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2659, "pageID": "59001", "title": "Midland Close", "url" : "midland-close", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Midland Close - - - - BT15 - - - -The name Midland comes from the railway company Midland Railway which later became the London, Midland and Scottish Railway or LMS for short. Trains from York Road served destinations to the north of Belfast.
The luxurious Midland Station Hotel on Whitla Street opened for business in 1898. It was badly damaged during an air raid in April 1941 (the Belfast Blitz). It was later rebuilt in a simpler, utilitarian form. The street-name Midland Close is now a reminder of the hotel and the old railway terminus, which was replaced by Yorkgate Station.
- Further Information - -https://www.archiseek.com/2014/1898-midland-hotel-belfast-co-antrim/
" } , { "id": 2660, "pageID": "59002", "title": "Midland Crescent", "url" : "midland-crescent", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Midland Crescent - - - - BT15 - - - -The name Midland comes from the railway company Midland Railway which later became the London, Midland and Scottish Railway or LMS for short. Trains from York Road served destinations to the north of Belfast.
The luxurious Midland Station Hotel on Whitla Street opened for business in 1898. It was badly damaged during an air raid in April 1941 (the Belfast Blitz). It was later rebuilt in a simpler, utilitarian form. The street-name Midland Crescent is now a reminder of the hotel and the old railway terminus, which was replaced by Yorkgate Station.
- Further Information - -https://www.archiseek.com/2014/1898-midland-hotel-belfast-co-antrim/
" } , { "id": 2661, "pageID": "59003", "title": "Midland Terrace", "url" : "midland-terrace", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Midland Terrace - - - - BT15 - - - -The name Midland comes from the railway company Midland Railway which later became the London, Midland and Scottish Railway or LMS for short. Trains from York Road served destinations to the north of Belfast.
The luxurious Midland Station Hotel on Whitla Street opened for business in 1898. It was badly damaged during an air raid in April 1941 (the Belfast Blitz). It was later rebuilt in a simpler, utilitarian form. The street-name Midland Terrace is now a reminder of the hotel and the old railway terminus, which was replaced by Yorkgate Station.
- Further Information - -https://www.archiseek.com/2014/1898-midland-hotel-belfast-co-antrim/
" } , { "id": 2662, "pageID": "59004", "title": "Mileriver Street", "url" : "mileriver-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Mileriver Street - - - - BT15 - - - - Crosscollyer Street Owner: Mr John Tompson - four new streets situate off Limestone Road - Mileriver Street, Crosscollyer Street, Limestone Street, Mountcollyer Street. TIC, Minutes, 9th March 1898." } , { "id": 2663, "pageID": "59005", "title": "Milewater Road", "url" : "milewater-road", "intro" : "BT3; year approved: 1895", "content" : " - Milewater Road - - - - BT3 - - - -Located in the docks area and named after the Milewater River, which flows into Belfast Lough in this area. This river is marked, though not named, on Taylor and Skinners Maps of the Roads of Ireland (1777), just north of the town boundary between Mt. Collier (sic) and Grove. Presumably it was so named because it was crossed by the road to Carrickfergus at a point one mile from the centre of Belfast.
There is reference in the Belfast News-Letter, 30 April, 1805, to an earlier Milewater Road. According to the Irish Historic Towns Atlas (xii, p. 17), this was probably the same as North Queen Street. If so, it was probably a different road in the same area.
" } , { "id": 2664, "pageID": "59006", "title": "Milewater Street", "url" : "milewater-street", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Milewater Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Located off York Road and named after the Milewater River, which flows into Belfast Lough in this area. This river is marked, though not named, on Taylor and Skinners Maps of the Roads of Ireland (1777), just north of the town boundary between Mt. Collier (sic) and Grove. Presumably it was so named because it was crossed by the road to Carrickfergus at a point one mile from the centre of Belfast.
Milewater Street is now a very short street with no properties located on it.
" } , { "id": 2665, "pageID": "59007", "title": "Milford Close / Clós Áth na Muilte", "url" : "milford-close", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Milford Close / Clós Áth na Muilte - - - - BT12 - - - - Milford Close takes its name from the influence of John Alexander a wealthy landowner whose family seat was at Milford House in Co. Carlow where the family had founded the largest flour mill in Ireland. John Alexander lived in a large house on Divis Street at the corner of Dover Street. The family owned a lot of land in this area including Ardmoulin House adjacent to the flour mill in Percy Street Belfast. Carlow Street was named in honour of John Alexander’s home county. “St. Peter's Church. - Mr. Bernard Hughes, Baker and Flour Merchant, obtained a fee-farm grant from John Alexander, Esq., M.P, of Milford, County Carlow, of a plot of ground, at a high annual rent. It presents a frontage to four streets--extending along Milford Street 314 feet, along Dysart-street 138 feet, along Derby-street 138 feet, and along Alexander-street 197 feet”. An Historical Account of the Diocese of Down and Connor, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 2, by James O’Laverty, p 427. " } , { "id": 2666, "pageID": "59008", "title": "Milford Place / Plás Áth na Muilte", "url" : "milford-place", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Milford Place / Plás Áth na Muilte - - - - BT12 - - - - Milford Close takes its name from the influence of John Alexander a wealthy landowner whose family seat was at Milford House in Co. Carlow where the family had founded the largest flour mill in Ireland. John Alexander lived in a large house on Divis Street at the corner of Dover Street. The family owned a lot of land in this area including Ardmoulin House adjacent to the flour mill in Percy Street Belfast. Carlow Street was named in honour of John Alexander’s home county. “St. Peter's Church. - Mr. Bernard Hughes, Baker and Flour Merchant, obtained a fee-farm grant from John Alexander, Esq., M.P, of Milford, County Carlow, of a plot of ground, at a high annual rent. It presents a frontage to four streets--extending along Milford Street 314 feet, along Dysart-street 138 feet, along Derby-street 138 feet, and along Alexander-street 197 feet”. An Historical Account of the Diocese of Down and Connor, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 2, by James O’Laverty, p 427. " } , { "id": 2667, "pageID": "59009", "title": "Milford Rise / Ard Áth na Muilte", "url" : "milford-rise", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Milford Rise / Ard Áth na Muilte - - - - BT12 - - - - Milford Close takes its name from the influence of John Alexander a wealthy landowner whose family seat was at Milford House in Co. Carlow where the family had founded the largest flour mill in Ireland. John Alexander lived in a large house on Divis Street at the corner of Dover Street. The family owned a lot of land in this area including Ardmoulin House adjacent to the flour mill in Percy Street Belfast. Carlow Street was named in honour of John Alexander’s home county. “St. Peter's Church. - Mr. Bernard Hughes, Baker and Flour Merchant, obtained a fee-farm grant from John Alexander, Esq., M.P, of Milford, County Carlow, of a plot of ground, at a high annual rent. It presents a frontage to four streets--extending along Milford Street 314 feet, along Dysart-street 138 feet, along Derby-street 138 feet, and along Alexander-street 197 feet”. An Historical Account of the Diocese of Down and Connor, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 2, by James O’Laverty, p 427. " } , { "id": 2668, "pageID": "59010", "title": "Milford Street", "url" : "milford-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Milford Street takes its name from the influence of John Alexander a wealthy landowner whose family seat was at Milford House in Co. Carlow where the family had founded the largest flour mill in Ireland. The family owned a lot of land in this area including Ardmoulin House adjacent to the flour mill in Percy Street Belfast. Carlow Street, Alexander Street West and Ardmoulin Avenue all can be traced back to the Alexander family. “St. Peter's Church. - Mr. Bernard Hughes, Baker and Flour Merchant, obtained a fee-farm grant from John Alexander, Esq., M.P, of Milford, County Carlow, of a plot of ground, at a high annual rent. It presents a frontage to four streets--extending along Milford Street 314 feet, along Dysart-street 138 feet, along Derby-street 138 feet, and along Alexander-street 197 feet”. An Historical Account of the Diocese of Down and Connor, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 2, by James O’Laverty, p 427. " } , { "id": 2669, "pageID": "59011", "title": "Mill Avenue", "url" : "mill-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2671, "pageID": "59013", "title": "Mill Pond Court", "url" : "mill-pond-court", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1999", "content" : " - Mill Pond Court - - - - BT5 - - - -The minutes of the Health and Environmental Services Committee on 11 January 1999 record that the committee approved the … naming of streets in the City and lists Mill Pond Court Off Avonorr Drive, BT5 among the newly approved names . The applicant for the name was the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, indicating it was part of a new housing development.
" } , { "id": 2672, "pageID": "59014", "title": "Mill Race / Sruth an Mhuilinn", "url" : "mill-race", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 2009", "content" : " - Mill Race / Sruth an Mhuilinn - - - - BT12 - - - -Mill Race Off Monagh By Pass, BT11 (the Royal Mail postcode finder indicates Mill Race is in BT12) was proposed by Consarc Architects and was accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on 4th March, 2009.
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" } , { "id": 2677, "pageID": "59019", "title": "Mill Valley Gardens", "url" : "mill-valley-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Mill Valley Gardens (2nd choice Mill Valley Close) Off Mill Valley Road, BT14 was proposed by Alan Patterson Design. The architect has proposed Mill Valley Gardens for the street name and Mill Valley Close for the second choice because the name fits into the surrounding local context and it is accessed off Mill Valley Road.” The street name was agreed at the People and Communities Meeting on 7th November, 2017." } , { "id": 2678, "pageID": "59020", "title": "Mill Valley Lane", "url" : "mill-valley-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2679, "pageID": "59021", "title": "Mill Valley Lodge", "url" : "mill-valley-lodge", "intro" : "Year approved: 2021", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2021 - - - - “Alan Patterson Design have proposed Mill Valley Lodge, as their first choice as the new street is located directly off Mill Valley Road. Mill Valley Green and Mill Valley South are proposed as the second and third choice, so that the new street is in keeping with the existing names within the Mill Valley development.” Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council May, 2021." } , { "id": 2680, "pageID": "59022", "title": "Mill Valley North", "url" : "mill-valley-north", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2683, "pageID": "59025", "title": "Mill Valley Way / Bealach Ghleann an Mhuilinn ", "url" : "mill-valley-way", "intro" : "Year approved: 2014", "content" : " - - BT14 - - - -Mill Valley Way Off Mill Valley Place put forward by Lagan Homes has been proposed as a continuation theme from the existing streets in the surrounding area. Health and Environmental Services Committee, 4th June 2014.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in February 2024.
" } , { "id": 2684, "pageID": "59026", "title": "Millar Street", "url" : "millar-street", "intro" : "BT6, year approved: 1920", "content" : " - Millar Street - - - - BT6 - - - -On the application of the owners, it was resolved that a new street situate off Ravenhill Avenue be named Millar Street (Minutes, 26th October 1920).
Resolved ...that the names Chesham Terrace, Chesham Street, Ardenlee Gardens, Chesham Parade, Chesham Drive and Millar Street be approved for new streets on the estate of Messrs. Stewart & Partners off Ravenhill Avenue. (15th January 1935).
It is likely this street was called after Arthur Millar.
Andrew Millar was a very old established jam manufacturing business formed in 1873, Millar jam had been a market leading product in the Province. Mass produced jam post war from the big companies meant that it was difficult to compete with the national companies and the jam production was ended after two or three years. Andrew Millar & Company which occupied a 50,000 sq ft warehouse at Ravenhill Avenue was bought over by the Henderson Group in 1956.
- Further Information - - https://henderson-group.com/about/history/" } , { "id": 2685, "pageID": "59027", "title": "Millbank Park", "url" : "millbank-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2686, "pageID": "59028", "title": "Millennium Way", "url" : "millennium-way", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 2000", "content" : " - Millennium Way / Bealach na Mílaoise - - - - BT12 - - - -This name of this street, which passes through an industrial estate off Springfield Road, was approved at the time of the new millennium: 2000.
" } , { "id": 2687, "pageID": "59029", "title": "Milltown Row / Rae Bhaile an Mhuilinn", "url" : "milltown-row", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Milltown Row / Rae Bhaile an Mhuilinn - - - - BT12 - - - -Key points
• Name originates from a milling settlement on the Falls Road
• Recorded on the Ordnance Survey first edition map (1832–1846) as Mill Town
• Early 19th-century property associated with Robert Hamilton
• Referenced in an 1815 Belfast News-Letter notice as Mill-Town House and Farm
• Became the site of Milltown Cemetery in 1869 for Catholic burials
Milltown developed as a small rural settlement on the Falls Road, centred on milling and bleaching activity along the River Blackstaff. The name, derived from the Irish Baile an Mhuilinn, appears on the Ordnance Survey first edition map and reflects a working agricultural and industrial landscape west of Belfast. The placename is firmly attested by an 1815 notice in the Belfast News-Letter advertising the sale of Mill-Town House and Farm on the Falls Road. In the early nineteenth century the property was associated with Robert Hamilton, and mid-century directories continued to list Milltown House and Milltown Lodge, showing the consistency and longevity of the name before urban expansion.
In 1869 land at Milltown was opened as a Catholic cemetery to serve the growing population of the city. Milltown Cemetery rapidly became one of Belfast’s most significant burial grounds and ensured the continued prominence of the name. The street and district therefore derive their title from the older settlement, with the cemetery preserving rather than originating the placename.
Sources
Ordnance Survey of Ireland, First Edition Map (1832–1846)
J. A. K. Dean, The Gate Lodges of Ulster
Belfast News-Letter, 9 June 1815 (sale notice for Mill-Town House and Farm)
Belfast street directories, 1840s–1850s
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" } , { "id": 2689, "pageID": "59031", "title": "Milner Street", "url" : "milner-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Milner Street is named after Sir Alfred, afterwards Viscount Milner (1854-1925) who acted as High Commissioner for South Africa from 1897 till 1905. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941. Milner Street is mentioned in a report in the Belfast News-Letter on Friday 05 October 1900. " } , { "id": 2690, "pageID": "59032", "title": "Minds Way", "url" : "minds-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2691, "pageID": "59033", "title": "Mineral Street", "url" : "mineral-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Mineral Street - - - - BT15 - - - -From the Belfast Mineral Water Co. and Skegoniel Springs Co. established c. 1892. Belfast water was valued for its purity and there were dozens of factories producing aerated water in the early 1900s. One of the most famous is Cantrell & Cochrane, which has become a multi-national drinks corporation (C & C) (Tempan 2023, p. 121). See also ODempsey Street.
Resolved: That on the application of Mr William Redmond, Primrose Villa, a new street on his property situate off York Road be named ‘Mineral Street’, Town Improvement Committee, 28th August 1900.
" } , { "id": 2692, "pageID": "59034", "title": "Mizen Gardens / Gairdíní Charn Uí Néid", "url" : "mizen-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT11 - - - -Mizen Head is one of the extreme points in Ireland. Mizen Gardens features in the 1967 list of Belfast streets.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in March 2024.
" } , { "id": 2693, "pageID": "59035", "title": "Moffatt Street", "url" : "moffatt-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2694, "pageID": "59036", "title": "Moira Court / Cúirt Mhaigh Rath", "url" : "moira-court", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Moira Court / Cúirt Mhaigh Rath - - - - BT5 - - - -This street in Short Strand replaced the earlier Moira Street and appears to be named after the town of Moira in Co. Down. Superficially, it appears to be part of a small group of street-names derived from British and Irish place-names, which originally included Moira Street, Clyde Street, Arran Street and Altcar Street. If so, this would be a rather odd hotch-potch of place-names: an Ulster town, a Scottish island, a Scottish river and a Northern English village. However, there is good reason to believe that these are not simply geographical names, but rather names of, or connected with, a group of peers: Earl of Arran (Irish peerage?), Baron Clyde and the Earl of Seftons estate at Altcar. It is, therefore, likely that Moira Street too was named after a peer, namely the Earl of Moira.
The title was created in 1761 for John Rawdon, 1st Earl of Moira. He resided at Moira Castle. In 1805 the 2nd Earl, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, sold the Moira demesne and moved to his Montalto estate near Ballynahinch. As Moira Street was named in 1873, it may have been named after Henry Rawdon-Hastings, the 4th (and last) Earl of Moira, who had died a few years earlier in 1868. He also held titles in the English and Scottish peerage systems, as 4th Marquess of Hastings and 9th Earl of Loudoun. However, it is possible that it was named after an earlier holder of the title or the family in general.
Moira Street had previously been called Francis Street. It was renamed in 1873 (IHTA xvii, 30).
- Further Information - -Beranger watercolour of Moira Castle, 1799, at the Royal Irish Academy
" } , { "id": 2695, "pageID": "59037", "title": "Moltke Street", "url" : "moltke-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Moltke Street - - - - BT12 - - - -Moltke Street takes its name from Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Moltke ( October 1800 – 24 April 1891) who was a Prussian Field Marshall and the chief of staff of the Prussian Army for thirty years.
Owner: Mr Shillington, eight new streets situate off Broadway be named Benburb Street, Ebor Street, Kilburn Street, Lecale Street, Moltke Street, Rockview Street, Tavanagh Street and Glenmachan Street. Minutes TIC, 25th May 1898.
" } , { "id": 2696, "pageID": "59038", "title": "Molyneaux Street", "url" : "molyneaux-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2697, "pageID": "59039", "title": "Monagh Crescent / Corrán na Móna", "url" : "monagh-crescent", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1961", "content" : " - Monagh Crescent / Corrán na Móna - - - - BT11 - - - -One of a large group of street names beginning including the element Monagh or -mona, an anglicised form of Ir. móna, genitive form of móin, turf. These names are ultimately derived from Turf Lodge / Lóiste na Móna.
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee for permission to name new streets at their property situated near Glen Rd. as follows: Monagh Road, Grove, Parade, Crescent, Drive and Norglen Drive (Continuation of) (18th April 1961).
" } , { "id": 2698, "pageID": "59040", "title": "Monagh Drive / Céide na Móna", "url" : "monagh-drive", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1961", "content" : " - Monagh Drive / Céide na Móna - - - - BT11 - - - -One of a large group of street names beginning including the element Monagh or -mona, an anglicised form of Ir. móna, genitive form of móin, turf. These names are ultimately derived from Turf Lodge / Lóiste na Móna.
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee for permission to name new streets at their property situated near Glen Rd. as follows: Monagh Road, Grove, Parade, Crescent, Drive and Norglen Drive (Continuation of) (18th April 1961).
" } , { "id": 2699, "pageID": "59041", "title": "Monagh Grove / Garrán na Móna", "url" : "monagh-grove", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1961", "content" : " - Monagh Grove / Garrán na Móna - - - - BT11 - - - -One of a large group of street names beginning including the element Monagh or -mona, an anglicised form of Ir. móna, genitive form of móin, turf. These names are ultimately derived from Turf Lodge / Lóiste na Móna.
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee for permission to name new streets at their property situated near Glen Rd. as follows: Monagh Road, Grove, Parade, Crescent, Drive and Norglen Drive (Continuation of) (18th April 1961).
" } , { "id": 2700, "pageID": "59042", "title": "Monagh Link / Nasc na Móna ", "url" : "monagh-link", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Monagh Link / Nasc na Móna - - - - BT11 - - - -One of a large group of street names beginning including the element Monagh or -mona, an anglicised form of Ir. móna, genitive form of móin, turf. These names are ultimately derived from Turf Lodge / Lóiste na Móna.
Monagh Link is a feeder road to the Monagh By-Pass, connecting it to Gortnamona Way.
" } , { "id": 2701, "pageID": "59043", "title": "Monagh Parade / Paráid na Móna", "url" : "monagh-parade", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1961", "content" : " - Monagh Parade / Paráid na Móna - - - - BT11 - - - -One of a large group of street names beginning including the element Monagh or -mona, an anglicised form of Ir. móna, genitive form of móin, turf. These names are ultimately derived from Turf Lodge / Lóiste na Móna.
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee for permission to name new streets at their property situated near Glen Rd. as follows: Monagh Road, Grove, Parade, Crescent, Drive and Norglen Drive (Continuation of) (18th April 1961).
" } , { "id": 2702, "pageID": "59044", "title": "Monagh Road / Bóthar na Móna", "url" : "monagh-road", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1961", "content" : " - Monagh Road / Bóthar na Móna - - - - BT11 - - - -One of a large group of street names beginning including the element Monagh or -mona, an anglicised form of Ir. móna, genitive form of móin, turf. These names are ultimately derived from Turf Lodge / Lóiste na Móna.
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee for permission to name new streets at their property situated near Glen Rd. as follows: Monagh Road, Grove, Parade, Crescent, Drive and Norglen Drive (Continuation of) (18th April 1961).
" } , { "id": 2703, "pageID": "59045", "title": "Monarch Parade", "url" : "monarch-parade", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Monarch Parade - - - - BT12 - - - -According to local knowledge, there was a debate in Belfast Corporation at the time the street was being developed about what to call it. Queen Victoria had died in January 1901 and Edward VII became king upon her death. It had been suggested to call the street after him – Edward Street however it was decided not to do so because there already was an Edward Street in Belfast. Instead in honour of the new king, the street was called Monarch Street.
On the application of Miss Isobel McKibbin, it was Resolved – That the name Monarch Parade be approved for continuation of a new street on her property situate off Monarch Street. (7th January 1930).
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a new street and continuation of Monarch Parade being named Monarch Parade. (20th September 1949).
" } , { "id": 2704, "pageID": "59046", "title": "Monarch Street", "url" : "monarch-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1904", "content" : " - Monarch Street - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owners a new street... off Donegall Road be named Monarch Street. (12th April 1904).
According to local knowledge, there was debate in Belfast Corporation at the time the street was being developed about what to call it. Queen Victoria had died in January 1901 and Edward VII became king upon her death. It had been suggested to call the street after him – Edward Street however it was decided not to do so because there already was an Edward Street in Belfast. Instead in honour of the new king, the street was called Monarch Street. It is to be noted that the Monarch Laundry had opened up in 1902. (Belfast Telegraph - Saturday 15 February 1902).
" } , { "id": 2705, "pageID": "59047", "title": "Moneyrea Street", "url" : "moneyrea-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1882", "content" : " - Moneyrea Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after the townland and village of Moneyreagh, Co. Down, sometimes spelt Moneyrea. This is the M in an alphabetical sequence of streets built in the 1880s and 1890s.
Mr. J. Brown moved the adoption of this report, which, in addition to the usual statement of ordinary accounts, contained the following:- Your committee have named the new streets between Castlereagh Road and Cregagh Road Jocelyn Avenue, Kingscourt Street, Leitrim Street, Moneyrea Street, Newry Street, Omeath Avenue, Portobello Street, Quinton Street, Rostrevor Street and Euston Street.... (Northern Whig - Saturday 02 September 1882)
" } , { "id": 2706, "pageID": "59048", "title": "Montgomery Chase", "url" : "montgomery-chase", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Montgomery Chase - - - - BT6 - - - - This street was named for Bernard Law Montgomery (1887-1976), 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein who served as a senior British Army Officer in World War I, the Irish War of Independence and in World War II. He commanded the British Eighth Army in the Western Desert campaign through the second battle of Alamein to the final victory in Tunisia. Later he commanded the eighth army during the Allied invasion of Sicily and the invasion of Italy. He was then in commander of Allied ground forces on D-Day. After the war had ended he became Chief of the Imperial General Staff. Prior to his retirement in 1958, he served as NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. " } , { "id": 2707, "pageID": "59049", "title": "Montgomery Court", "url" : "montgomery-court", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Montgomery Court - - - - BT6 - - - -Montgomery Court is a building rather than a street. It is situated at the end of Sunderland Road.
This development was named for Bernard Law Montgomery (1887-1976), 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein who served as a senior British Army Officer in World War I, the Irish War of Independence and in World War II. He commanded the British Eighth Army in the Western Desert campaign through the second battle of Alamein to the final victory in Tunisia. Later he commanded the eighth army during the Allied invasion of Sicily and the invasion of Italy. He was then in commander of Allied ground forces on D-Day. After the war had ended he became Chief of the Imperial General Staff. Prior to his retirement in 1958, he served as NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander in Europe.
" } , { "id": 2708, "pageID": "59050", "title": "Montgomery Road", "url" : "montgomery-road", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Montgomery Road - - - - BT6 - - - - This street was named for Bernard Law Montgomery (1887-1976), 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein who served as a senior British Army Officer in World War I, the Irish War of Independence and in World War II. He commanded the British Eighth Army in the Western Desert campaign through the second battle of Alamein to the final victory in Tunisia. Later he commanded the eighth army during the Allied invasion of Sicily and the invasion of Italy. He was then in commander of Allied ground forces on D-Day. After the war had ended he became Chief of the Imperial General Staff. Prior to his retirement in 1958, he served as NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. " } , { "id": 2709, "pageID": "59051", "title": "Montgomery Street", "url" : "montgomery-street", "intro" : "BT1", "content" : " - Montgomery Street - - - - BT1 - - - -The name of this street was agreed in the minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of 1 December 1879 at the request of the owners of property in Basin Lane they recommend that name be changed to Bismarck Street, and George’s Lane to be called Montgomery Street, it being virtually a continuation of the last mentioned street.
" } , { "id": 2710, "pageID": "59052", "title": "Montpelier Park", "url" : "montpelier-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Mountpelier House is listed in the 1865-66 Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster as “Malone Road” and Rev. John Wrixon, incumbent of St John’s Church, Malone”." } , { "id": 2711, "pageID": "59053", "title": "Montreal Street", "url" : "montreal-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1895", "content" : " - Montreal Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owners of property 6 new streets situate off Crumlin Road be named ‘Columba Street’, ‘Rosebank Street’, ‘Ohio Street’, ‘Oregon Street’, ‘Ottawa Street’, and ‘Montreal Street’, and a new street off London Road be named ‘Lismore Street’. (23rd October 1895). Columba Street is an error for Columbia Street.
Many streets were named after leading figures of the day — Kitchener, Methuen, Carrington, Disraeli, Moltke, Balfour, Elgin, Haig. Others reflected the Empire’s expansion — Canada, Montreal, Hudson. Of course there was an Empire Street, and nobody believed Klondyke Street was paved with gold. Strange sounding names from Far Away Places by Michael McRitchie in Belfast News-Letter - Tuesday 14 May 1974.
" } , { "id": 2712, "pageID": "59054", "title": "Montrose Street", "url" : "montrose-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1887", "content" : " - Montrose Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Year approved: 1887
Located in East Belfast, off Albertbridge Road near the Short Strand.
Application of R. J. McConnell & Co. for new streets on their property off Albertbridge Road and Roundhill Street to be named Chamberlain Street, Montrose Street, Vicarage Street, and Melrose Street was considered by the Town Improvement Committee on 19 October 1887. The first three were approved, but McConnell was asked to suggest an alternative in place of Melrose Street.
Montrose is a town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland, situated on the coast between Dundee and Aberdeen. Montrose Street itself recalls the gallant but unfortunate James Graham, first Marquis of Montrose, one of Scotlands national heroes, whose life was amongst the last literary work of John Buchan (the late Lord Tweedsmuir) (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 26 February 1941). James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose (1612–1650), was a Royalist leader during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. The choice reflected the common practice of using distinguished aristocratic or military titles to confer prestige on new developments.
The link with Scotland is further underlined by McConnell’s simultaneous proposal of Melrose Street. While that name was not accepted, its pairing with Montrose shows the developer’s intention to draw on Scottish place names and their literary associations. Montrose itself could also be linked with Sir Walter Scott’s novel A Legend of Montrose (1819). See also Ardenvohr Street.
Sources:
Belfast Town Improvement Committee minutes, 19 October 1887
John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 26 February 1941
Historical accounts of James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose (1612–1650)
Sir Walter Scott, A Legend of Montrose (1819)
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Application of the owner Mr E Stringer three new streets on his property off Lisburn Road Larkstone Street, Capstone Street and Moonstone Street. Minutes, TIC, 28th September 1898.
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" } , { "id": 2721, "pageID": "59063", "title": "Mooreland Drive", "url" : "mooreland-drive", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Mooreland Drive - - - - BT11 - - - -The earliest reference we could find to Mooreland Drive was in an advert in the Belfast Telegraph on Thursday 07 September 1967.
" } , { "id": 2722, "pageID": "59064", "title": "Mooreland Park", "url" : "mooreland-park", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Mooreland Park - - - - BT11 - - - -The earliest reference we could find to Mooreland part was an advert for 6 detached villas in the Northern Whig on Friday 05 May 1933.
" } , { "id": 2723, "pageID": "59065", "title": "Moorfield Street", "url" : "moorfield-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - From The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1899." } , { "id": 2724, "pageID": "59066", "title": "Moorgate Street", "url" : "moorgate-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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This name is unusual in having no word denoting a street combined with it. Mornington Mews, Mornington Park and Mornington Place are side-streets off Mornington. All of these streets were built in the first decade of the 21st century. Long before this, Mornington Street was built in 1875 off Lower Ormeau Road. It was later cleared for redevelopment. The name is perpetuated by the Mornington Community Project in this area.
" } , { "id": 2727, "pageID": "59069", "title": "Mornington Mews", "url" : "mornington-mews", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Mornington Mews - - - - BT7 - - - -Mornington is a village and townland in Co. Meath, near the mouth of the River Boyne. However, this street almost certainly derives its name from the peerage title Earl of Mornington. The first holder of this title was Garret Colley Wesley (1735-81), father of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. This street is located off Mornington, in turn situated off Annadale Avenue, whose name is connected with Anne Hill-Trevor, Countess of Mornington and the mother of the Duke of Wellington.
This street was built in the first decade of the 21st century. Long before this, Mornington Street was built in 1875 off Lower Ormeau Road. It was later cleared for redevelopment. The name is perpetuated by the Mornington Community Project in this area.
" } , { "id": 2728, "pageID": "59070", "title": "Mornington Park", "url" : "mornington-park", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 2007", "content" : " - Mornington Park - - - - BT7 - - - -Mornington is a village and townland in Co. Meath, near the mouth of the River Boyne. However, this street almost certainly derives its name from the peerage title Earl of Mornington. The first holder of this title was Garret Colley Wesley (1735-81), father of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. This street is located off Mornington, in turn situated off Annadale Avenue, whose name is connected with Anne Hill-Trevor, Countess of Mornington and the mother of the Duke of Wellington.
Mornington Park, BT9, was proposed by McVeigh Brown Architects and agreed by the Health and Environmental Services Committee, E Monday, 14th May, 2007.
Long before this, Mornington Street was built in 1875 off Lower Ormeau Road. It was later cleared for redevelopment. The name is perpetuated by the Mornington Community Project in this area.
" } , { "id": 2729, "pageID": "59071", "title": "Mornington Place", "url" : "mornington-place", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Mornington Place - - - - BT7 - - - -Mornington is a village and townland in Co. Meath, near the mouth of the River Boyne. However, this street almost certainly derives its name from the peerage title Earl of Mornington. The first holder of this title was Garret Colley Wesley (1735-81), father of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. This street is located off Mornington, in turn situated off Annadale Avenue, whose name is connected with Anne Hill-Trevor, Countess of Mornington and the mother of the Duke of Wellington.
This street was built in the first decade of the 21st century. Long before this, Mornington Street was built in 1875 off Lower Ormeau Road. It was later cleared for redevelopment. The name is perpetuated by the Mornington Community Project in this area.
" } , { "id": 2730, "pageID": "59072", "title": "Morpeth Street", "url" : "morpeth-street", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Morpeth Street - - - - BT13 - - - -A report in the Ulster Examiner & Northern Star on Thursday, 2 April 1868 states that Belfast’s Improvement Committee approved a developer’s application—by Messrs. John Alexander & Co.—to name Percy Street and two cross-streets running from Morpeth Street, namely Kendal Street and Tyne Street. The committee’s approval in April 1868 shows Morpeth Street already existed and was named by then. Earliest directory appearance: Morpeth Street is in the 1868 Belfast/Ulster Street Directory (residents listed at Morpeth Street) and again in 1880 (cross-ref with Westmoreland Street). T
The same grid of streets carries a North of England naming scheme—Percy, Northumberland, Tyne, Kendal, Westmoreland—laid out on land heavily influenced by developer John Alexander. In that pattern, Morpeth fits as the Northumberland market town, i.e., a thematic place-name choice by the developer approved by Council. Also mid-19th-century Belfast publicly honoured George Howard (later 7th Earl of Carlisle), who had been styled Viscount Morpeth; e.g., Carlisle Circus commemorates him. (see entry for more details). This made Morpeth a familiar, respectable name locally.
" } , { "id": 2731, "pageID": "59073", "title": "Mossvale street", "url" : "mossvale-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1896", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1896 - - - - That on the application of the owner Mr. Wm. McVicker a new street on his property situate off Leopold Street be named 'Mossvale Street'. (Improvement Committee, 1st July 1896). " } , { "id": 2732, "pageID": "59074", "title": "Motelands", "url" : "motelands", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1968", "content" : " - Motelands - - - - BT4 - - - -
Named after a medieval mound or motte. The Gaelic chieftain Conn ONeill is said to be buried in the adjacent graveyard, although he wanted to be buried at Knock. Moat House was designed by W J Barre and built in 1863 for Thomas Valentine, proprietor of the Northern Spinning and Weaving Co. Thomas Valentine is recorded as residing at Moat House in the Belfast and Provincial Directory for 1863-4 (Village Directory section, Sydenham or Strandtown). It was converted to apartments in 1938.
The name of this street Motelands off the Old Holywood Road was accepted by the Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 10 September 1968. The proposal was made by Mr. W. D. McConnell.
- Further Information - - https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/news-analysis/where-the-streets-have-both-names-many-east-belfast-landmarks-have-long-forgotten-irish-roots-as-ivan-little-discovers-on-a-bus-tour/36066495.html" } , { "id": 2733, "pageID": "59075", "title": "Mount Alverno / Cnocán Alverno", "url" : "mount-alverno", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Mount Alverno / Cnocán Alverno - - - - BT12 - - - - OS map (third edition) 1900-1097. There was a hotel called the Mount Alverno which was popular for weddings and indeed it was the place the Beatles stayed in their visit to Belfast. The hotel was stormed and ransacked on Sunday 28 June 1970." } , { "id": 2734, "pageID": "59076", "title": "Mount Aboo Park", "url" : "mount-aboo-park", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Mount Aboo Park - - - - BT10 - - - -This street takes its name from a house called Mount Aboo which stood where the Co-op is today. The house was, in turn, named after Mount Abu (or Aboo), a hill station in Rajasthan, dotted with numerous Jain and Hindu temples. As well as Mount Aboo Park and Aboo Court, the name was also used in Aboo Street, off Springfield Road (later renamed Kane Street, and then cleared).
It is likely that the name of this street can be traced back to the Dr Spence who served in the Indian Army and would have been aware of the mutiny at Mount Aboo and the defence of it by the 83rd Regiment of the Royal Irish. A report in the Newsletter in 1885 would seem to substantiate this: DUNMURRY PRESBYTERIAN SABBATH SOHOOL. On Wednesday evening, 29th ult., the teachers and scholars of Dunmurry Presbyterian Sabbath school, in connection with the General Assembly, together with the Rev. R. J. Arnold, M.A., and family and some other friends (between two and three hundred in all). were most hospitably entertained by Robert Spence, Esq., M.D., Surgeon-Major (retired) Indian Army, and his wife. Aboo House, Finaghy. Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 01 August 1885. The 1887 BSD mentions Aboo and lists Spence, Dr. R. Surg. Major. There was an advertisement for the sale of Mount Aboo Farm in the Belfast News-Letter - Thursday 20 July 1905.
The house features in this advert: VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND AT FINAGHY, BALMORAL, BELFAST, WITH GENTLEMANS RESIDENCE, KNOWN AS MOUNT ABOO. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE CITY SALEROOMS, 23, CHICHESTER STREET, Belfast, on FRIDAY, the 25th day of August, 1905, at One oclock, THE ENTIRE LANDS CONTAINING 23a. 3r. Op., Statute measure, held for ever at the yearly Ground Rent of £2 2s 4d, situate on the County Road leading from Belfast to Lisburn, occupying a most desirable position for either residential or building purposes, convenient to City boundary and Balmoral Railway Station. At present the Lands are let for grazing. The Dwelling-house is large and commodious, and contains three Reception and ten Bed Rooms, together with Wash-house, Drying-house, Barns, Byres, Stables, and other conveniences. There is a large Garden, containing about one acre, well stocked with fruit trees, &c. Recently there have been erected two substantial Two-storey Cottages, let at 23 6d per week each. In the near future the Property will be ripe for development. For further particulars as to Title and Conditions of Sale, apply to W. E. ARMSTRONG & SONS, Solicitors, 35, Victoria Street, Belfast. ALEX. CRAWFORD & SON, 20064, Auctioneers. Belfast News-Letter - Thursday 20 July 1905.
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Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 2742, "pageID": "59084", "title": "Mount Merrion Crescent", "url" : "mount-merrion-crescent", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Mount Merrion Crescent - - - - BT6 - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a Catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the committee approved of the undernoted names for new thoroughfares on property situated off Flush Park Estate, as suggested by the housing committee: Mount Merrion Crescent (continued), Flush Green, Flush Gardens, Knock Eden Grove, Knock Eden Parade, Knock Eden Crescent. (31st October 1950).
" } , { "id": 2743, "pageID": "59085", "title": "Mount Merrion Drive", "url" : "mount-merrion-drive", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Mount Merrion Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a Catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 2744, "pageID": "59086", "title": "Mount Merrion Gardens", "url" : "mount-merrion-gardens", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Mount Merrion Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a Catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 2745, "pageID": "59087", "title": "Mount Merrion Park", "url" : "mount-merrion-park", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Mount Merrion Park - - - - BT6 - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a Catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 2746, "pageID": "59088", "title": "Mount Pleasant", "url" : "mount-pleasant", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - 1865-66 Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster lists Mount Pleasant Stranmillis with seven addresses. It also lists: “Mount Pleasant House Strandmillis” and one address: “Arthur Alexander, Coal Exchange, Queen’s Quay”." } , { "id": 2747, "pageID": "59089", "title": "Mount Prospect Park", "url" : "mount-prospect-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - 1865-66 Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster lists “Mount Prospect Cottage, Lisburn Road” and “Joshua Noble Byrne”. Mount Prospect Park - Dean in his book on gate lodges mentions a villa belonging to Alexander Crawford. The 1858 BPUD lists Alexander Crawford, manufacturing chemist, drysalter, &c.; residence, Mount Prospect, Lisburn road. " } , { "id": 2748, "pageID": "59090", "title": "Mount Street", "url" : "mount-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1866 (but existed unamed from 1858)", "content" : " - Mount Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Named from Mount Pottinger, the residence of the Pottinger Family. The house is first recorded in 1744.
" } , { "id": 2749, "pageID": "59091", "title": "Mount Street South", "url" : "mount-street-south", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2750, "pageID": "59092", "title": "Mount Vernon Court", "url" : "mount-vernon-court", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Mount Vernon Court - - - - BT15 - - - -Mount Vernon Court is an apartment block rather than a street.
According to Dean in his book on The Plight of the Big Houses there was a house called Mount Vernon from the early 19th century. The streeets in this area take their name from it.
We are grateful to Hugh Hamilton for providing the following information from his research:
According to Dean in his book on The Plight of the Big Houses there was a house called Mount Vernon from the early 19th century. The streeets in this area take their name from it.
Read resolution of the Special Housing Committee of 23rd ultimo re-affirming their decision of 5th January to name the thoroughfares on the Mount Vernon Estate as follows : Mount Vernon Park, Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon Avenue, Mount Vernon Gardens and Mount Vernon Drive; and in addition suggesting that another thoroughfare on the Estate be named Mount Vernon Grove. With the exception of the proposal in relation to the naming of the additional thoroughfare, viz., Mount Vernon Grove the Committee authorised the City Surveyor to approve of the suggested street names (Town Improvement Committee, 22nd March 1949).
We are grateful to Hugh Hamilton for providing the following information from his research:
According to Dean in his book on The Plight of the Big Houses there was a house called Mount Vernon from the early 19th century. The streeets in this area take their name from it.
Read resolution of the Special Housing Committee of 23rd ultimo re-affirming their decision of 5th January to name the thoroughfares on the Mount Vernon Estate as follows : Mount Vernon Park, Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon Avenue, Mount Vernon Gardens and Mount Vernon Drive; and in addition suggesting that another thoroughfare on the Estate be named Mount Vernon Grove. With the exception of the proposal in relation to the naming of the additional thoroughfare, viz., Mount Vernon Grove the Committee authorised the City Surveyor to approve of the suggested street names. (Improvement Committee, 22nd March 1949).
We are grateful to Hugh Hamilton for providing the following information from his research:
According to Dean in his book on The Plight of the Big Houses there was a house called Mount Vernon from the early 19th century. The streeets in this area take their name from it.
The Deputy City surveyor submitted the following application for the naming of streets: Mount Vernon Grove for a New Street on Mount Vernon Housing Estate for the Housing Committee and recommended that it be approved. The recommendation was adopted. (16th April 1952).
We are grateful to Hugh Hamilton for providing the following information from his research:
According to Dean in his book on The Plight of the Big Houses there was a house called Mount Vernon from the early 19th century. The streeets in this area take their name from it.
We are grateful to Hugh Hamilton for providing the following information from his research:
According to Dean in his book on The Plight of the Big Houses there was a house called Mount Vernon from the early 19th century. The streeets in this area take their name from it.
Read resolution of the Special Housing Committee of 23rd ultimo re-affirming their decision of 5th January to name the thoroughfares on the Mount Vernon Estate as follows : Mount Vernon Park, Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon Avenue, Mount Vernon Gardens and Mount Vernon Drive; and in addition suggesting that another thoroughfare on the Estate be named Mount Vernon Grove. With the exception of the proposal in relation to the naming of the additional thoroughfare, viz., Mount Vernon Grove the Committee authorised the City Surveyor to approve of the suggested street names. (Improvement Committee, 22nd March 1949).
We are grateful to Hugh Hamilton for providing the following information from his research:
According to Dean in his book on The Plight of the Big Houses there was a house called Mount Vernon from the early 19th century. The streeets in this area take their name from it.
Read resolution of the Special Housing Committee of 23rd ultimo re-affirming their decision of 5th January to name the thoroughfares on the Mount Vernon Estate as follows : Mount Vernon Park, Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon Avenue, Mount Vernon Gardens and Mount Vernon Drive; and in addition suggesting that another thoroughfare on the Estate be named Mount Vernon Grove. With the exception of the proposal in relation to the naming of the additional thoroughfare, viz., Mount Vernon Grove the Committee authorised the City Surveyor to approve of the suggested street names. Improvement Committee, 22nd March 1949).
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" } , { "id": 2758, "pageID": "59100", "title": "Mountainhill Road / Bóthar Chnoc an tSléibhe", "url" : "mountainhill-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT14 - - - -Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in December 2023.
" } , { "id": 2759, "pageID": "59101", "title": "Mountainhill Walk", "url" : "mountainhill-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2760, "pageID": "59102", "title": "Mountainview Drive", "url" : "mountainview-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1959", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1959 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Mr Thomas Mean to name new streets on his property, situated off Crumlin Rd. as follows: Mountainview Park (continuation of), Mountainview Gardens (continuation of), Mountainview Drive, Mountainview Parade, Mountainview Place. (2nd June 1959)." } , { "id": 2761, "pageID": "59103", "title": "Mountainview Gardens / Gairdíní Radharc an tSléibhe", "url" : "mountainview-gardens", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Mountainview Gardens / Gairdíní Radharc an tSléibhe - - - - BT14 - - - -The name Mountainview is in in the 1924 Belfast Street Directory.
Resolved - That the undernoted names for new streets be approved - ... Mountainview Park, Mountainview Gardens for new streets off Crumlin Road on the property of Mr. R. McMullan. .... (17th December 1935).
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Mr Thomas Mean to name new streets on his property, situated off Crumlin Rd. as follows: Mountainview Park (continuation of), Mountainview Gardens (continuation of), Mountainview Drive, Mountainview Parade, Mountainview Place. (2nd June 1959).
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in March 2024.
" } , { "id": 2762, "pageID": "59104", "title": "Mountainview Parade / Paráid Radharc an tSléibhe", "url" : "mountainview-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1959", "content" : " - - BT14 - - - -On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Mr Thomas Mean to name new streets on his property, situated off Crumlin Rd. as follows: Mountainview Park (continuation of), Mountainview Gardens (continuation of), Mountainview Drive, Mountainview Parade, Mountainview Place. (2nd June 1959).
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in March 2024.
" } , { "id": 2763, "pageID": "59105", "title": "Mountainview Park", "url" : "mountainview-park", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Mountainview Park - - - - BT14 - - - -The name Mountainview is in in the 1924 Belfast Street Directory.
Resolved - That the undernoted names for new streets be approved - ... Mountainview Park, Mountainview Gardens for new streets off Crumlin Road on the property of Mr. R. McMullan. .... (17th December 1935).
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Mr Thomas Mean to name new streets on his property, situated off Crumlin Rd. as follows: Mountainview Park (continuation of), Mountainview Gardens (continuation of), Mountainview Drive, Mountainview Parade, Mountainview Place. (2nd June 1959).
" } , { "id": 2764, "pageID": "59106", "title": "Mountainview Place", "url" : "mountainview-place", "intro" : "Year approved: 1959", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1959 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Mr Thomas Mean to name new streets on his property, situated off Crumlin Rd. as follows: Mountainview Park (continuation of), Mountainview Gardens (continuation of), Mountainview Drive, Mountainview Parade, Mountainview Place. (2nd June 1959)." } , { "id": 2765, "pageID": "59107", "title": "Mountcollyer Avenue", "url" : "mountcollyer-avenue", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1888", "content" : " - Mountcollyer Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -Mountcollyer Avenue / Road / Street occupy the site and grounds of Mount Collyer, the residence of the Collyer family. Thomas Collyer got his ticket as a burgess of Belfast in 1727, and Mount Collyer was probably occupied by him. He died in 1782. (John J. Marshall, Origin of Some of Belfasts Street-Names, p.20).
Mount Collyer is a house marked on Taylor and Skinner’s Maps of the Roads of Ireland (1777), just north of the town boundary. It had several notable owners/occupants, including clergyman Dr William Drummond, textile manufacturer Andrew Mulholland, and Rev Dr James Saurin, vicar of Belfast.
Rev. Dr. William Hamilton Drummond, a Presbyterian clergyman, was running a boys’ boarding school at Mount Collyer in 1806 (Benn 1880, 58). It became known as Drummond’s Academy (IHTA xii, 33). Dr. Drummond (1778-1865) was originally from Larne. He was minister of the second Presbyterian congregation in Rosemary Street. He also gave public lectures on scientific subjects and wrote books about the Battle of Trafalgar (1806) and the Giant’s Causeway (1807) (Hewitt 2008, 71-2). Andrew Mulholland owned Mulholland’s Mill in York Street with his brother Thomas. Andrew was elected Mayor of Belfast in 1845. A Mrs. Mulholland was recorded as a Country Resident dwelling at Mount Collyer in the Belfast and province of Ulster directory of 1852.
The photograph reproduced in Peggy Weir’s illustrated history North Belfast shows Mount Collyer as a large but plain two-storey house (Weir 1999, 81). The house was sometimes spelt Mount Collier on maps, for example on the 1st edition six-inch-to-the-mile Ordnance Survey map made in the 1830s, but the spelling with Y seems to have been favoured by the owners of the house.
Mr John Thompson attended and asked that a new street on his property at Castleton be named Alexandra Avenue and the Committee suggested the name Mountcollyer Avenue instead which Mr Thompson agreed to. Town Improvement Committee, 12th December 1888.
" } , { "id": 2766, "pageID": "59108", "title": "Mountcollyer Road", "url" : "mountcollyer-road", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Mountcollyer Road - - - - BT15 - - - -Mountcollyer Avenue / Road / Street occupy the site and grounds of Mount Collyer, the residence of the Collyer family. Thomas Collyer got his ticket as a burgess of Belfast in 1727, and Mount Collyer was probably occupied by him. He died in 1782. (John J. Marshall, Origin of Some of Belfasts Street-Names, p.20).
Mount Collyer is a house marked on Taylor and Skinner’s Maps of the Roads of Ireland (1777), just north of the town boundary. It had several notable owners/occupants, including clergyman Dr William Drummond, textile manufacturer Andrew Mulholland, and Rev Dr James Saurin, vicar of Belfast.
Rev. Dr. William Hamilton Drummond, a Presbyterian clergyman, was running a boys’ boarding school at Mount Collyer in 1806 (Benn 1880, 58). It became known as Drummond’s Academy (IHTA xii, 33). Dr. Drummond (1778-1865) was originally from Larne. He was minister of the second Presbyterian congregation in Rosemary Street. He also gave public lectures on scientific subjects and wrote books about the Battle of Trafalgar (1806) and the Giant’s Causeway (1807) (Hewitt 2008, 71-2). Andrew Mulholland owned Mulholland’s Mill in York Street with his brother Thomas. Andrew was elected Mayor of Belfast in 1845. A Mrs. Mulholland was recorded as a Country Resident dwelling at Mount Collyer in the Belfast and province of Ulster directory of 1852.
The photograph reproduced in Peggy Weir’s illustrated history North Belfast shows Mount Collyer as a large but plain two-storey house (Weir 1999, 81). The house was sometimes spelt Mount Collier on maps, for example on the 1st edition six-inch-to-the-mile Ordnance Survey map made in the 1830s, but the spelling with Y seems to have been favoured by the owners of the house.
That on the application of the owner, Mr John Thompson, a new street off York Road on his property be named Mount Collyer Road. (30 January 1889).
" } , { "id": 2767, "pageID": "59109", "title": "Mountcollyer Street", "url" : "mountcollyer-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Mountcollyer Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Mountcollyer Avenue / Road / Street occupy the site and grounds of Mount Collyer, the residence of the Collyer family. Thomas Collyer got his ticket as a burgess of Belfast in 1727, and Mount Collyer was probably occupied by him. He died in 1782. (John J. Marshall, Origin of Some of Belfasts Street-Names, p.20).
Mount Collyer is a house marked on Taylor and Skinner’s Maps of the Roads of Ireland (1777), just north of the town boundary. It had several notable owners/occupants, including clergyman Dr William Drummond, textile manufacturer Andrew Mulholland, and Rev Dr James Saurin, vicar of Belfast.
Rev. Dr. William Hamilton Drummond, a Presbyterian clergyman, was running a boys’ boarding school at Mount Collyer in 1806 (Benn 1880, 58). It became known as Drummond’s Academy (IHTA xii, 33). Dr. Drummond (1778-1865) was originally from Larne. He was minister of the second Presbyterian congregation in Rosemary Street. He also gave public lectures on scientific subjects and wrote books about the Battle of Trafalgar (1806) and the Giant’s Causeway (1807) (Hewitt 2008, 71-2). Andrew Mulholland owned Mulholland’s Mill in York Street with his brother Thomas. Andrew was elected Mayor of Belfast in 1845. A Mrs. Mulholland was recorded as a Country Resident dwelling at Mount Collyer in the Belfast and province of Ulster directory of 1852.
The photograph reproduced in Peggy Weir’s illustrated history North Belfast shows Mount Collyer as a large but plain two-storey house (Weir 1999, 81). The house was sometimes spelt Mount Collier on maps, for example on the 1st edition six-inch-to-the-mile Ordnance Survey map made in the 1830s, but the spelling with Y seems to have been favoured by the owners of the house.
That Mr John Thompson be requested to submit other names for the streets on his property off Limestone Road which he proposed to name Mountcollyer Avenue and Mountcollyer Gardens as the Committee does not approve of the term avenue being applied to streets of less width than 50 feet and the term gardens is not in their opinion appropriate for the short 30 foot street. (27th October 1897).
Crosscollyer Street Owner: Mr John Tompson - four new streets situate off Limestone Road - Mileriver Street, Crosscollyer Street, Limestone Street, Mountcollyer Street. Town Improvement Committee, Minutes, 9th March 1898.
That the application of Mr R. Seeds of 110 Royal Avenue to have the name of Mountcollyer St changed to Mountcollyer Gardens be declined. (18th May 1898).
Letter read dated 2nd August, from Mr W. J. Elliott, as to naming of a new street on the Mountcollyer property, and referred to the Surveyor for a report. ( 9th August 1899).
Mountforde Court is one of five street-names in Short Strand which have this first element. It seems like that Mountforde has some relationship with Seaforde, which is also found in street-names in this neighbourhood and is derived from Seaforde (House) near Loughinisland, Co. Down. The element mount is commonly used in names of big houses. However, there seems to be no record of Mountforde having been used as a house name either at Seaforde or in this locality in Ballymacarret.
" } , { "id": 2769, "pageID": "59111", "title": "Mountforde Drive / Céide Thulach Forde", "url" : "mountforde-drive", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Mountforde Drive / Céide Thulach Forde - - - - BT5 - - - -Mountforde Drive is one of five street-names in Short Strand which have this first element. It seems like that Mountforde has some relationship with Seaforde, which is also found in street-names in this neighbourhood and is derived from Seaforde (House) near Loughinisland, Co. Down. The element mount is commonly used in names of big houses. However, there seems to be no record of Mountforde having been used as a house name either at Seaforde or in this locality in Ballymacarret.
" } , { "id": 2770, "pageID": "59112", "title": "Mountforde Gardens / Garraithe Thulach Forde", "url" : "mountforde-gardens", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Mountforde Gardens / Garraithe Thulach Forde - - - - BT5 - - - -Mountforde Gardens is one of five street-names in Short Strand which have this first element. It seems like that Mountforde has some relationship with Seaforde, which is also found in street-names in this neighbourhood and is derived from Seaforde (House) near Loughinisland, Co. Down. The element mount is commonly used in names of big houses. However, there seems to be no record of Mountforde having been used as a house name either at Seaforde or in this locality in Ballymacarret.
" } , { "id": 2771, "pageID": "59113", "title": "Mountforde Park / Páirc Thulach Forde", "url" : "mountforde-park", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Mountforde Park / Páirc Thulach Forde - - - - BT5 - - - -Mountforde Park is one of five street-names in Short Strand which have this first element. It seems like that Mountforde has some relationship with Seaforde, which is also found in street-names in this neighbourhood and is derived from Seaforde (House) near Loughinisland, Co. Down. The element mount is commonly used in names of big houses. However, there seems to be no record of Mountforde having been used as a house name either at Seaforde or in this locality in Ballymacarret.
" } , { "id": 2772, "pageID": "59114", "title": "Mountforde Road / Bóthar Thulach Forde", "url" : "mountforde-road", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Mountforde Road / Bóthar Thulach Forde - - - - BT5 - - - -Mountforde Road is one of five street-names in Short Strand which have this first element. It seems like that Mountforde has some relationship with Seaforde, which is also found in street-names in this neighbourhood and is derived from Seaforde (House) near Loughinisland, Co. Down. The element mount is commonly used in names of big houses. However, there seems to be no record of Mountforde having been used as a house name either at Seaforde or in this locality in Ballymacarret.
" } , { "id": 2773, "pageID": "59115", "title": "Mountjoy Street", "url" : "mountjoy-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2774, "pageID": "59116", "title": "Mountpottinger Road / Bóthar Thulach Phoitinséir", "url" : "mountpottinger-road", "intro" : "BT5; year first recorded: 1858", "content" : " - Mountpottinger Road / Bóthar Thulach Phoitinséir - - - - BT5 - - - -Named after Mount Pottinger (house), the residence of the Pottinger family. The house is first recorded in 1744.
The townland [Ballymacarret] which gives its name to a district of East Belfast, was originally granted by James I to James Hamilton, afterwards Earl of Clanbrassil. There was A fee farm grant of July 24, 1672, from Henry, 2nd Ear! of Clanbrassil, consideration of aforesaid £300, sold forever to Thomas Pottinger the townland of Ballymacarrett, alias Ballinacrett, with all fishings, ferry rights, ferry boats, and the Owen O Corke Mill, with the lands belonging to the said mill, subject to the yearly rent of £30 in Ballymacarrett once inspired a poet by John J Marshall in Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 31 December 1940.
- - 3oQytujjJ8I - " } , { "id": 2775, "pageID": "59117", "title": "Mountview Street", "url" : "mountview-street", "intro" : "BT14: year approved: 1894", "content" : " - Mountview Street - - - - BT14 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs R. Kelly & Sons, and Mr Francis Curley the new street on their property situate off Old Park Road, recently named Old Park Street, be named Mountview Street. (31st January 1894).
" } , { "id": 2776, "pageID": "59118", "title": "Mourne Street", "url" : "mourne-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1893", "content" : " - Mourne Street - - - - BT5 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs R J McConnell and Co, two new streets situate off Albertbridge Road near Hornby Street be named Mourne Street and Stoneyford street, two new streets off Crumlin Road near Tudor Place be named Tasmania Street and Queensland Street and a street off Lisburn Road near Adelaide Avenue be named Brookland Street. (Improvement Committee, 30th August 1893).
" } , { "id": 2777, "pageID": "59119", "title": "Mowhan Street", "url" : "mowhan-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved — That on the application of the owner, Mr. R. T. Martin, a new street on his property situate off Lisburn Road be named Mowham Street, .... (24th July 1906).
" } , { "id": 2778, "pageID": "59120", "title": "Moyallen Gardens", "url" : "moyallen-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1998", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1998 - - - - The name Moyallon Gardens off Annadale Avenue was prosed by Ms. Eleanor McNaught and agreed at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 10th August, 1998." } , { "id": 2779, "pageID": "59121", "title": "Moyallon Gardens", "url" : "moyallon-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2780, "pageID": "59122", "title": "Moyard Crescent / Corrán Mhaigh Ard", "url" : "moyard-crescent", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Moyard Crescent / Corrán Mhaigh Ard - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2781, "pageID": "59123", "title": "Moyard Grove / Garrán Mhaigh Ard", "url" : "moyard-grove", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 2021", "content" : " - Moyard Grove / Garrán Mhaigh Ard - - - - BT12 - - - - “Choice Housing have proposed Moyard Grove, as their first choice as the new street is located directly off Moyard Parade and adjacent to Moyard Crescent. Choice Housing has proposed, Moyard Way as the second choice and Moyard Close as the third choice, as the development is linked with the local history and the street names within the surrounding area.” Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, March, 2021." } , { "id": 2782, "pageID": "59124", "title": "Moyard Parade / Paráid Mhaigh Ard", "url" : "moyard-parade", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Moyard Parade / Paráid Mhaigh Ard - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2783, "pageID": "59125", "title": "Moyard Park / Páirc Mhaigh Ard", "url" : "moyard-park", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Moyard Park / Páirc Mhaigh Ard - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2784, "pageID": "59126", "title": "Moyne Park", "url" : "moyne-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2785, "pageID": "59127", "title": "Mulhouse Road", "url" : "mulhouse-road", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Mulhouse Road / Bóthar Mulhouse - - - - BT12 - - - -The 1880 BPUD lists Mulhouse Street. This name is no longer in existence, instead there is Mulhouse Road. The name comes from the Mulhouse Works, a factory which was owned by Lindsay, Thompson & Co. The factory no longer exists (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 31 January 1941). The factory may have been named after the city of Mulhouse in the Alsace region of France because of its omportant textile idustry.
The Lindsay brothers also established a retail outlet for textiles in Donegall Place c. 1860. James Lindsay retired in 1920 to his villa in Cannes, named Lisnacrieve after the family house in Co. Tyrone. Thus, just as the French name Mulhouse was brought to Ireland, so an Irish name was also brought to France (Lindsay Brothers Archives - History Hub Ulster).
Mulhouse Road is located within the grounds of the Royal Victoria Hospital.
" } , { "id": 2786, "pageID": "59128", "title": "Mulroy Park", "url" : "mulroy-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Mulroy Bay (Irish: Cuan na Maoil Ruaidh]) is a small bay / sea loch on the north coast of County Donegal." } , { "id": 2787, "pageID": "59129", "title": "Murray Street", "url" : "murray-street", "intro" : "BT1; year approved: 1911", "content" : " - Murray Street - - - - BT1 - - - -Read letter dated 6th inst. from Messrs. Glendinning, McLeish and Co. Ltd. asking that the name of Murray’s Terrace, off College Square East, be changed to Murray Street, as a number of commercial concerns are now located therein. (7th February 1911).
Resolved – That the Surveyor be instructed to report on the application.
The Surveyor reported on the application of Messrs. Glendinning, McLeish, and Co. Ltd. to have the name of the street known as Murray’s Terrace changed to Murray Street, and it was
Resolved – That the Council be recommended to accede to the application. (21st February 1911).
This was formerly Murrays Terrace, a short street consisting of a single row of houses on the south side of the grounds of the Royal Academical Institution, It was built in 1828 by Doctor Magnesia. He was appointed apothecary to the old Belfast Dispensary and Hospital, 1807, and resigned in 1808, starting as surgeon and Lieutenant was on a visit to the Marquis of Donegall, he was seized with sudden illness. Dr, Murray happened to be the doctor called in and was so successful in his treatment that he was appointed resident physician to the Lord Lieutenant, and removed to Dublin, where he had a most prosperous career. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). Murray’s Terrace (College Square East) is featured in Henderson’s 1850 edition of the Belfast Street Directory. The street is named after Sir James Murray, (1788-1871) who had houses built on the site in the 19th century. He is famous because he is the inventor of Milk of Magnesia.
The 1912 Belfast Street Directory contains this detail: Murrays Street (Terrace in 1910) off Fisherwick Place.
" } , { "id": 2788, "pageID": "59130", "title": "Musgrave Park Court", "url" : "musgrave-park-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street was named after Sir Henry Musgrave who donated land used to build Musgrave park. - Further Information - - https://outmoreni.com/place/musgrave-park/" } , { "id": 2789, "pageID": "59131", "title": "Music Hall Lane", "url" : "music-hall-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Music Hall Lane takes its name from the Belfast Music Hall which was completed in 1840. The BNL gives details of a meeting of the Anacreontic Society responsible for the building of the Music Hall in May Street. It was designed by the architect Thomas Jackson (1807-1890). " } , { "id": 2790, "pageID": "59132", "title": "My Ladys Road", "url" : "my-ladys-road", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - My Ladys Road - - - - BT6 - - - -When the Marquis of Donegall went to reside at Ormeau about 1807 the Marchioness did not admire the drive through Lagan village, then locally known as The Rookery, with its row of dilapidated cottages decorated with rags stuffed in the broken window-panes. Accordingly a special way was made for her ladyship by the improvement of a little by-road or lane, almost opposite her gate, known as the Rookery Loanin. This ran from the end of Lagan village, out to the Gooseberry Comer on the Woodstock and Beersbridge Road, and by this roundabout way reached the town. When the Ormeau. Bridge was completed in 1815 it obviated the detour. (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 31/01/1941)
It is worth noting that rookery did not refer to birds in this case. It was the term used in the 19th century for a slum. It is used widely in the writings of Charles Dickens.
… That the application of Mr. J. E. McConnell for permission to name a new street off My Ladys Road Washington Avenue be declined, the standing resolution of the Committee being that the word ‘Avenue’ shall only be applied to streets at least 50 feet wide. (7th June 1893).
That Mr Thomas E. McConnell be informed that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the name ‘Washingford Road’ for a new street situate off My Lady’s Road, and must request him to submit another name therefor. (20th September 1893).
" } , { "id": 2791, "pageID": "59133", "title": "Myrtlefield Park", "url" : "myrtlefield-park", "intro" : "First appears: 1899 (BPUD)", "content" : " - - First appears: 1899 (BPUD) - - - - It would seem that Maryville Park and Myrtlefield Park take their names from two farms which writer Alex Wilson indicates as follows: To inspect the 1860 Ordnance Map is to see the whole area, southward of Drumglass (Cranmore Park) to Stockman's Lane now Balmoral Avenue), and betwixt the Malone and Lisburn Roads. as a wide expanse of green fields. Originally owned by the Legges of Malone house, the two farms of Myrtlefield and Maryville were broad bands of land stretching from the old Dublin coach road and ending over the Lisburn road as far westerly as the little river Blackstaff, coursing through the Bog Meadows. (Alex Wilson, in BT 1950).It was named from Myrtlefield House built on ground which Miss Eleanor Stewart, daughter of John Stewart, of Ballydrain, had inherited from his uncle, Benjamin Legge. It was left by Miss Stewart to her niece, Elisa Bellingham, daughter of William Stewart, of Wilmont. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). In 1805 the Belfast Commercial Chronicle carried an advert for the sale of Myrtlefield House. In 1841 another advert again advertising the sale of the house indicated that it was on the Old Lisburn Road. Another advert appeared in 1852: TO BE LET, AND IMMEDIATE POSSESSION GIVEN.- MYRTLEFIELD FARM to be Let for Eleven Years, from November, 1852, situated within two miles of Belfast on the new Lisburn road. There is a good Dwelling-house, with suitable Offices attached. The Land is of excellent quality, containing 17A. Or. 21 p measure; it is in good condition. Apply to ALEX. GEORGE WILSON Maryville Belfast. 6th April, 1853. Northern Whig - Saturday 16 April 1853 Myrtlefield Park and Maryville Park owner Frank Kerr attended the Belfast Corporation Improvement Committee and asked the committee to take over his streets Myrtlefield Park and Maryville Park - it was agreed the Surveyor would attend and report back. Improvement Committee, Minutes 28th September 1898. " } , { "id": 2792, "pageID": "59134", "title": "Nansen Street / Sráid Nansen", "url" : "nansen-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Nansen Street / Sráid Nansen - - - - BT12 - - - -On application of the owners, [Owner: Mr J. J. Shillington, two new streets situate off Broadway and Falls Road - Nansen Street and Iveagh Street. Minutes, TIC, 2nd June 1897] your Committee have named two new streets off Broadway and Falls road ‘Nansen Street’ and ‘Iveagh Street’; new streets off Springfield road, Cupar street and Clonard street ‘Aboo street’, ‘Bantry street,’ ‘Benares street’, ‘Bombay street’, ‘Cawnpore street’, ‘Dunmore street’, ‘Dingle street, ‘Lucknow street’, ‘Oranmore street’, ‘Tralee street’, and they have changed the name of ‘Faloon’s court’ to ‘Fleet street place’. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 23 June 1897. Nansen Street named to honour Fridtjof Nansen, (10 October 1861 – 13 May 1930) the Norwegian explorer.
" } , { "id": 2793, "pageID": "59135", "title": "Napoleons Gate", "url" : "napoleons-gate", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 2018", "content" : " - Napoleons Gate - - - - BT15 - - - - “The developer (M P Coleman Ltd) has proposed Napoleon’s Gate as the development has the Cave Hill as its backdrop and Napoleon’s Nose is the main feature of the Cave Hill. Links View, has been proposed for the second choice as Fortwilliam Golf Club is beside the development and there are views of the grounds from several sites. Napoleon’s Vale, has been proposed as the third choice for the same reasons given for the first choice proposal. ” Minutes of the meeting of the People and Communities Committee. 28th November, 2018." } , { "id": 2794, "pageID": "59136", "title": "Naroon Park", "url" : "naroon-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Naroon is likely to represent an alternative spelling of Naran, known in Irish as An Fhearthainn 'the rain' (Dict. Ulst. PN), Co. Donegal, in keeping with the Donegal theme in the area. NI Placenames" } , { "id": 2795, "pageID": "59137", "title": "Navan Green", "url" : "navan-green", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Navan is the county town of County Meath." } , { "id": 2796, "pageID": "59138", "title": "Neills Hill Park", "url" : "neills-hill-park", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Neills Hill Park - - - - BT5 - - - - On the application of owners of property, it was Resolved - That the following street names be approved:- Neill's Hill Park for a new street situated off Sandhill Parade. Loopland Park and Loopland Drive for new streets situated off Cregagh Road. (4th February 1930)" } , { "id": 2797, "pageID": "59139", "title": "Nelson Court", "url" : "nelson-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2798, "pageID": "59140", "title": "Nelson Square", "url" : "nelson-square", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - -That Mr S. J. Livingstone be informed in reply to his application of 29ᵗʰ ult. to name the street between Bellevue Street and Sugarfield Street Nelson Square that the street in question was named Annesborough Street, on the application of the owners some time ago, and any application to change that name must be signed by all the owners of property interested. (8th December 1897).
Nelson Square Owner: Mr John Nelson of 105 Royal Avenue - property situate off Belevue Street and Sugarfield Street - Nelson Square - 16th February 1898. It had previously been called Annsborough Street.
" } , { "id": 2799, "pageID": "59141", "title": "Nelson Street", "url" : "nelson-street", "intro" : "BT15; year first recorded: 1815", "content" : " - Nelson Street - - - - BT15 - - - -This street was named in honour of Horatio Nelson who is generally regarded as the greatest officer in the history of the Royal Navy. His reputation is based on a series of remarkable victories, culminating in the Battle of Trafalgar [21 October 1805] where he was killed in his moment of triumph (Royal Navy website).
The British victory over the French at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805) was commemorated in Trafalgar Street (1812, IHTA xii, 19), a side-street of Nelson Street. A similar origin accounts for Nile Street, which commemorates the Battle of the Nile of 1798, at which Nelson also led the British Navy. Officially Nile Street no longer exists but the street sign is still on display at a car park off York Street.
Nelson Street is first mentioned on Masons town plan in 1815 (IHTA). The northern half consists of two parallel parts: the slip-road off the M2, which continues onto the Westlink; and, beside it, the original line of the street connecting the docks area with Great Patrick Street in the city centre.
Nelson Street was a renaming of Point Street, or Point Loning, as it appeared on James Williamson’s town plan of 1791. The landscape along the shores of Belfast Lough was very different in the 18th century. On Williamson’s map Point Loning is shown leading north from the town into the Point Fields, stopping short of a coastal headland called the Point. Since then, a great deal of land has been reclaimed and the Point would no longer be on the shore but in the heart of Sailortown.
- Further Information - - https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/features/trafalgar-day/horatio-nelson" } , { "id": 2800, "pageID": "59142", "title": "Nendrum Gardens", "url" : "nendrum-gardens", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1924", "content" : " - Nendrum Gardens - - - - BT5 - - - -On the application of Messrs Sinclair & Boyd, Managers, The Bloomfield Land & Building Co. Ltd., it was
Resolved That the name Nendrum Gardens be approved for a new street on their property situate off Bloomfield Road. (1st January 1924)
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" } , { "id": 2803, "pageID": "59145", "title": "New Barnsley Crescent / Corrán Barnsley Nua", "url" : "new-barnsley-crescent", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1955", "content" : " - New Barnsley Crescent / Corrán Barnsley Nua - - - - BT12 - - - - An extract from the minutes of the Housing Committee of 8th of December resubmitted, recommending this committee to approve the naming of throughfares on New Barnsley Estates as under: New Barnsley Park, New Barnsley Gardens, New Barnsley Crescent, New Barnsley Grove, New Barnsley Green, New Barnsley Parade. (4th January 1955)." } , { "id": 2804, "pageID": "59146", "title": "New Barnsley Drive / Céide Barnsley Nua", "url" : "new-barnsley-drive", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - New Barnsley Drive / Céide Barnsley Nua - - - - BT12 - - - - This little row of cottages was at the corner of Springfield Park. The fields behind the row of cottages were Brown's Fields, Brown was a local bleaching green owner and farmer. source to be checked. - Further Information - - https://barnsleymuseums.art.blog/2023/03/31/tailor-made-barnsleys-textile-industry/" } , { "id": 2805, "pageID": "59147", "title": "New Barnsley Gardens / Gairdíní Barnsley Nua", "url" : "new-barnsley-gardens", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1955", "content" : " - New Barnsley Gardens / Gairdíní Barnsley Nua - - - - BT12 - - - - An extract from the minutes of the Housing Committee of 8th of December resubmitted, recommending this committee to approve the naming of throughfares on New Barnsley Estates as under: New Barnsley Park, New Barnsley Gardens, New Barnsley Crescent, New Barnsley Grove, New Barnsley Green, New Barnsley Parade. (4th January 1955)." } , { "id": 2806, "pageID": "59148", "title": "New Barnsley Green / Faiche Barnsley Nua", "url" : "new-barnsley-green", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1955", "content" : " - New Barnsley Green / Faiche Barnsley Nua - - - - BT12 - - - -An extract from the minutes of the Housing Committee of 8th of December resubmitted, recommending this committee to approve the naming of throughfares on New Barnsley Estates as under: New Barnsley Park, New Barnsley Gardens, New Barnsley Crescent, New Barnsley Grove, New Barnsley Green, New Barnsley Parade (4th January 1955).
" } , { "id": 2807, "pageID": "59149", "title": "New Barnsley Grove / Garrán Barnsley Nua", "url" : "new-barnsley-grove", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1955", "content" : " - New Barnsley Grove / Garrán Barnsley Nua - - - - BT12 - - - -An extract from the minutes of the Housing Committee of 8th of December resubmitted, recommending this committee to approve the naming of throughfares on New Barnsley Estates as under: New Barnsley Park, New Barnsley Gardens, New Barnsley Crescent, New Barnsley Grove, New Barnsley Green, New Barnsley Parade (4th January 1955).
" } , { "id": 2808, "pageID": "59150", "title": "New Barnsley Parade / Paráid Barnsley Nua", "url" : "new-barnsley-parade", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1955", "content" : " - New Barnsley Parade / Paráid Barnsley Nua - - - - BT12 - - - -An extract from the minutes of the Housing Committee of 8th of December resubmitted, recommending this committee to approve the naming of throughfares on New Barnsley Estates as under: New Barnsley Park, New Barnsley Gardens, New Barnsley Crescent, New Barnsley Grove, New Barnsley Green, New Barnsley Parade (4th January 1955).
" } , { "id": 2809, "pageID": "59151", "title": "New Barnsley Park / Páirc Barnsley Nua", "url" : "new-barnsley-park", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1955", "content" : " - New Barnsley Park / Páirc Barnsley Nua - - - - BT12 - - - -An extract from the minutes of the Housing Committee of 8th of December resubmitted, recommending this committee to approve the naming of throughfares on New Barnsley Estates as under: New Barnsley Park, New Barnsley Gardens, New Barnsley Crescent, New Barnsley Grove, New Barnsley Green, New Barnsley Parade (4th January 1955).
" } , { "id": 2810, "pageID": "59152", "title": "New Farm Lane", "url" : "new-farm-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2811, "pageID": "59153", "title": "New Lodge Place", "url" : "new-lodge-place", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - New Lodge Place - - - - BT15 - - - -New Lodge Place is named from its proximity to New Lodge Road, which see, rather than from the house or houses called The Lodge (no longer in existence) which account for the latter name.
" } , { "id": 2812, "pageID": "59154", "title": "New Lodge Road", "url" : "new-lodge-road", "intro" : "BT15; year first recorded: c. 1830", "content" : " - New Lodge Road - - - - BT15 - - - -The origin of the name New Lodge Road is far from simple. It seems that the road was named after a house, or a small group of houses, called The Lodge, even though the location of the houses in question was at some distance from New Lodge Road as defined nowadays. On a 1791 map of Belfast, drawn by James Williamson, there are three houses close to each other in the area between Mount Collier and Oldpark, each of them marked as The Lodge. The respective owners are named as Mr. G. Joy, Mr. H. Joy and Mr. Holmes.
On Williamsons map, Lodge Road approached these houses going NW, then N, from the town centre. Cross Lane approached the house going WNW from the docks. This was later improved and renamed New Lodge Road c. 1830. The upper half of this road (west of Antrim Road) was renamed Cliftonville Road in the mid-19th century. What remains is the lower half (east of Antrim Road), which explains why the modern New Lodge Road no longer extends as far as the former location of The Lodge. By the mid-19th century there was a proliferation of the element lodge in the names of houses in this area: within the space of half a mile were The Lodge, Clifton Lodge and Easton Lodge, all on New Lodge Road (later Cliftonville Road); The Lodge (2), Old Lodge House and Vernant Lodge on Oldpark Road; Lodge Cottage located between these two groups; and Tudor Lodge on Crumlin Road. It is the first group of three that seem to account for the naming of New Lodge Road.
Although there is a neighbourhood now often referred to as New Lodge, the word ‘new’ originally applied to the road and not to the house name, as far as we are able to ascertain (i.e. there was no house called New Lodge). This has a bearing on the Irish version of the name and makes a good case for officially adopting Bóthar Úr an Lóiste. However, a pragmatist would have to acknowledge that there is little chance of this gaining currency, as the form Bóthar an Lóiste Úir is already well established.
That on the application of the owners Messrs T. Dixon & Sons two new streets on their property situate off New Lodge Road be named Arlington Street and Burlington Street. (18th March 1896).
- Further Information - -James Williamson map of Belfast (1791) at National Museums NI
" } , { "id": 2813, "pageID": "59155", "title": "Newcastle Manor", "url" : "newcastle-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2814, "pageID": "59156", "title": "Newcastle Street", "url" : "newcastle-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1888", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1888 - - - -On the application of Mr James Rea, Deramore Tower, it was resolved that the new street off Newtownards Road next to the east side of Church Street be named Newcastle Street. (19 September 1888).
" } , { "id": 2815, "pageID": "59157", "title": "Newforge Dale", "url" : "newforge-dale", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - It is likely Newforge Dale takes its name from Newforge House which was in the vicinity. Heatley and Dixon refer to a John Russell living at Newforge - he was born in 1777 and married Catherine Holmes in 1801 who was the daughter of the Belfast banker - John Holmes. New Forge House - according to Dean - recorded as being the residence of Hugh Allen in 1780. New Forge House - according to Dean - recorded as being the residence of Hugh Allen in 1780. - Further Information - - Belfast had thriving iron industry where iron ore was imported from Cumberland and smelted at Old Forge and New Forge both the Lagan. According to Bardon nearly 50 tons of iron were exported from Belfast in 1683. In less than a century the colonists had felled many great woods which had been the source of charcoal for the furnaces." } , { "id": 2816, "pageID": "59158", "title": "Newforge Grange", "url" : "newforge-grange", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - It is likely Newforge Grange takes its name from Newforge Big House which was in the vicinity. New Forge House - according to Dean - recorded as being the residence of Hugh Allen in 1780. - Further Information - - Belfast had thriving iron industry where iron ore was imported from Cumberland and smelted at Old Forge and New Forge both the Lagan. According to Bardon nearly 50 tons of iron were exported from Belfast in 1683. In less than a century the colonists had felled many great woods which had been the source of charcoal for the furnaces." } , { "id": 2817, "pageID": "59159", "title": "Newforge Lane", "url" : "newforge-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - 1865-66 Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster lists Newforge “Malone Road” and one person living there “James Ferguson”. New Forge House - according to Dean - recorded as being the residence of Hugh Allen in 1780. - Further Information - - Belfast had thriving iron industry where iron ore was imported from Cumberland and smelted at Old Forge and New Forge both the Lagan. According to Bardon nearly 50 tons of iron were exported from Belfast in 1683. In less than a century the colonists had felled many great woods which had been the source of charcoal for the furnaces." } , { "id": 2818, "pageID": "59160", "title": "Newington Avenue", "url" : "newington-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2819, "pageID": "59161", "title": "Newington Street", "url" : "newington-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … Street off Limestone Road at Mr D Wright’s property — Newington Street. (15th April 1874).
" } , { "id": 2820, "pageID": "59162", "title": "Newry Street", "url" : "newry-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1882", "content" : " - Newry Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after Newry, Co. Down. The town gets its name from the Irish An t-Iúr, the yew tree. It was known in earlier times by the fuller name Iúr Cinn Tráchta, yew at the head of the strand. Newry Street is the N in an alphabetical sequence of streets built in the 1880s and 1890s.
Mr. J. Brown moved the adoption of this report, which, in addition to the usual statement of ordinary accounts, contained the following:- Your committee have named the new streets between Castlereagh Road and Cregagh Road Jocelyn Avenue, Kingscourt Street, Leitrim Street, Moneyrea Street, Newry Street, Omeath Avenue, Portobello Street, Quinton Street, Rostrevor Street and Euston Street.... (Northern Whig - Saturday 02 September 1882)
" } , { "id": 2821, "pageID": "59163", "title": "Newtownards Road", "url" : "newtownards-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -The name of the road is taken from the name of the town to which it eventually leads. According to James Patton in his book on Ballymacarrett, the Newtownards Road was built around 1870 mainly by firms like that of Francis Ritchie.
That on the application of Mr. Chas Boyd on behalf of the owners, the Council be recommended to change the name of Keenan’s Court to Keenan Street on Mr. Boyd preparing the cost. (29th July 1891). (Keenan Street was off the Newtownards Road).
That on the application of the owner Mr H. J. McCracken of Train View, a new street on his property situate off Newtownards Road be named Austin Street. (14th July 1897).
" } , { "id": 2822, "pageID": "59164", "title": "Norbloom Gardens", "url" : "norbloom-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1950", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1950 - - - - The Committee referred a request of the Housing Committee of 18th instant that new street on the Grand Parade site be named Norbloom Gardens to the City Surveyor for report. (IC, 24th January 1950). The City Surveyor recommended that the request of the Housing Committee of 18th ultimo for sanction to name ‘Norbloom Gardens’ for a new street on the Grand Parade Housing Site be granted - approved. (IC, 7th February 1950)." } , { "id": 2823, "pageID": "59165", "title": "Norbury Street / Sráid Norbury", "url" : "norbury-street", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Norbury Street / Sráid Norbury - - - - BT11 - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs. The Martin Estates Co. Ltd., a new street on their property situate off Norfolk Drive and Divis Drive be named Norbury Street. (9th June 1908).
Local understanding is the name comes from the Earl of Norbury.
" } , { "id": 2824, "pageID": "59166", "title": "Norfolk Drive / Céide Norfolk", "url" : "norfolk-drive", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1906", "content" : " - Norfolk Drive / Céide Norfolk - - - - BT11 - - - -That on the application of the Martin Estates Co. Ltd. a new street on their property situate off Glen Road be named Norfolk Drive. (Improvement Committee, 12th June 1906).
" } , { "id": 2825, "pageID": "59167", "title": "Norfolk Gardens / Gairdíní Norfolk", "url" : "norfolk-gardens", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - Norfolk Gardens / Gairdíní Norfolk - - - - BT11 - - - -On the application of Messrs. H. & J. Martin, Ltd., it was Resolved – That the name Norfolk Gardens for a new street on their property, situate off Norfolk Parade, be approved. (19th March 1929)
" } , { "id": 2826, "pageID": "59168", "title": "Norfolk Grove / Garrán Norfolk", "url" : "norfolk-grove", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Norfolk Grove / Garrán Norfolk - - - - BT11 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2827, "pageID": "59169", "title": "Norfolk Parade / Paráid Norfolk", "url" : "norfolk-parade", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Norfolk Parade / Paráid Norfolk - - - - BT11 - - - -Resolved – That upon the application of the Martin Estates Company, Ltd., a new street on their property situated off Glen Road be named Norfolk Parade. (11th August 19250.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in December 2023.
" } , { "id": 2828, "pageID": "59170", "title": "Norfolk Road / Bóthar Norfolk", "url" : "norfolk-road", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Norfolk Road / Bóthar Norfolk - - - - BT11 - - - - The committee were informed that on 15th June the housing (Clearance and redevelopment) Committee had approved of the under noted street names subject to the concurrence of this committee: Norfolk Rd, Norfolk Way, Norglen Gardens, Norglen Drive, Norglen Rd, Norglen Parade, Norglen Grove, Norglen Crescent, West Circular Crescent. Approved. (Tuesday, 4th October 1960)." } , { "id": 2829, "pageID": "59171", "title": "Norfolk Way / Bealach Norfolk", "url" : "norfolk-way", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Norfolk Way / Bealach Norfolk - - - - BT11 - - - -The committee were informed that on 15th June the housing (Clearance and redevelopment) Committee had approved of the under noted street names subject to the concurrence of this committee: Norfolk Rd, Norfolk Way, Norglen Gardens, Norglen Drive, Norglen Rd, Norglen Parade, Norglen Grove, Norglen Crescent, West Circular Crescent. Approved. (Tuesday, 4th October 1960).
" } , { "id": 2830, "pageID": "59172", "title": "Norglen Court / Cúirt an Ghleanna Thuaidh", "url" : "norglen-court", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Norglen Court / Cúirt an Ghleanna Thuaidh - - - - BT11 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2831, "pageID": "59173", "title": "Norglen Crescent / Corrán an Ghleanna Thuaidh", "url" : "norglen-crescent", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Norglen Crescent / Corrán an Ghleanna Thuaidh - - - - BT11 - - - - The committee were informed that on 15th June the housing (Clearance and redevelopment) Committee had approved of the under noted street names subject to the concurrence of this committee: Norfolk Rd, Norfolk Way, Norglen Gardens, Norglen Drive, Norglen Rd, Norglen Parade, Norglen Grove, Norglen Crescent, West Circular Crescent. Approved. (Tuesday, 4th October 1960)." } , { "id": 2832, "pageID": "59174", "title": "Norglen Drive / Céide an Ghleanna Thuaidh", "url" : "norglen-drive", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Norglen Drive / Céide an Ghleanna Thuaidh - - - - BT11 - - - - The committee were informed that on 15th June the housing (Clearance and redevelopment) Committee had approved of the under noted street names subject to the concurrence of this committee: Norfolk Rd, Norfolk Way, Norglen Gardens, Norglen Drive, Norglen Rd, Norglen Parade, Norglen Grove, Norglen Crescent, West Circular Crescent. Approved. (Tuesday, 4th October 1960). On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee for permission to name new streets at their property situated near Glen Rd. as follows: Monagh Road, Grove, Parade, Crescent, Drive and Norglen Drive (Continuation of) (18th April 1961)." } , { "id": 2833, "pageID": "59175", "title": "Norglen Gardens", "url" : "norglen-gardens", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Norglen Gardens - - - - BT11 - - - - The committee were informed that on 15th June the housing (Clearance and redevelopment) Committee had approved of the under noted street names subject to the concurrence of this committee: Norfolk Rd, Norfolk Way, Norglen Gardens, Norglen Drive, Norglen Rd, Norglen Parade, Norglen Grove, Norglen Crescent, West Circular Crescent. Approved. (4th October 1960). On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee to alter the name of proportion of Norglen Drive to Norglen Gardens. (Tuesday 7th March 1961)." } , { "id": 2834, "pageID": "59176", "title": "Norglen Grove / Garrán an Ghleanna Thuaidh", "url" : "norglen-grove", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Norglen Grove / Garrán an Ghleanna Thuaidh - - - - BT11 - - - - The committee were informed that on 15th June the housing (Clearance and redevelopment) Committee had approved of the under noted street names subject to the concurrence of this committee: Norfolk Rd, Norfolk Way, Norglen Gardens, Norglen Drive, Norglen Rd, Norglen Parade, Norglen Grove, Norglen Crescent, West Circular Crescent. Approved. (Tuesday, 4th October 1960)." } , { "id": 2835, "pageID": "59177", "title": "Norglen Parade", "url" : "norglen-parade", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Norglen Parade - - - - BT11 - - - - The committee were informed that on 15th June the housing (Clearance and redevelopment) Committee had approved of the under noted street names subject to the concurrence of this committee: Norfolk Rd, Norfolk Way, Norglen Gardens, Norglen Drive, Norglen Rd, Norglen Parade, Norglen Grove, Norglen Crescent, West Circular Crescent. Approved. (Tuesday, 4th October 1960)." } , { "id": 2836, "pageID": "59178", "title": "Norglen Road", "url" : "norglen-road", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Norglen Road - - - - BT11 - - - - The committee were informed that on 15th June the housing (Clearance and redevelopment) Committee had approved of the under noted street names subject to the concurrence of this committee: Norfolk Rd, Norfolk Way, Norglen Gardens, Norglen Drive, Norglen Rd, Norglen Parade, Norglen Grove, Norglen Crescent, West Circular Crescent. Approved. (Tuesday, 4th October 1960)." } , { "id": 2837, "pageID": "59179", "title": "North Bank", "url" : "north-bank", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2838, "pageID": "59180", "title": "North Boundary Street", "url" : "north-boundary-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This is a geographical reference indicating the end of the town at that point in the history of Belfast. The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of 1 November 1879 record how the committee gave planning permission to James Magee to build a cow house." } , { "id": 2839, "pageID": "59181", "title": "North Circular Road", "url" : "north-circular-road", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - North Circular Road - - - - BT15 - - - -The Surveyor asked instructions regarding the naming of the portions of the new road hitherto known as Western District Road, and it was. Resolved – That the portion of the road between Antrim Road and Crumlin Road, as and when completed, be named North Circular Road and the portion between Ballygomartin Road and Lisburn Road, as and when completed, be named West Circular Road, the portion between Crumlin Road and Ballygomartin Road having already been named Twaddell Avenue. (5th May 1925)
" } , { "id": 2840, "pageID": "59182", "title": "North Derby Street", "url" : "north-derby-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1867", "content" : " - North Derby Street - - - - BT15 - - - -North Derby Street is distinguished from Derby Street, which used to be a side-street of Divis Street. It may simply be named after the English city of Derby, but more likely after one of the holders of the title Earl of Derby. Perhaps the most notable was Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, who was British Prime Minister in 1852 and subsequently led the Conservative government in the House of Lords while Disraeli led in the Commons.
Jennymount Mill, designed by John Lanyon (son of Sir Charles Lanyon) and built in 1856, is situated in North Derby Street.
Resolved on the application of Messrs Philip Johnston and Sons the Council be recommended to change the name of ‘Beck Street’ to that of ‘North Derby Street’. (TIC, 17th April 1867).
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edward-George-Geoffrey-Smith-Stanley-14th-earl-of-Derby
" } , { "id": 2841, "pageID": "59183", "title": "North Gardens", "url" : "north-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1958", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1958 - - - - The city surveyors submitted a letter from Mr John McKeever, representing the owners of dwelling houses in Orangefield Dr requesting that the name of that throughfare be changed to North Gardens. He stated that the postal authorities had been consulted in this connection and had offered no objections to the change. He therefore recommended that the request be acceded to. (22 April 1958). " } , { "id": 2842, "pageID": "59184", "title": "North Green", "url" : "north-green", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2844, "pageID": "59186", "title": "North Howard Court", "url" : "north-howard-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2848, "pageID": "59190", "title": "North King Street", "url" : "north-king-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2849, "pageID": "59191", "title": "North Link", "url" : "north-link", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - As the name suggests one street in the north is linked to another Bearnagh Drive to Benraw Gardens." } , { "id": 2850, "pageID": "59192", "title": "North Parade", "url" : "north-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2851, "pageID": "59193", "title": "North Queen Park", "url" : "north-queen-park", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 2014", "content" : " - North Queen Park - - - - BT15 - - - -Named in reference to North Queen Street, off which North Queen Park is located. See North Queen Street for the origin of this name.
North Queen Park Off North Queen Street, BT15 proposed by Apex Housing Association and accepted and agreed Health and Environmental Services Committee, Wednesday, 6th August, 2014.
" } , { "id": 2852, "pageID": "59194", "title": "North Queen Street", "url" : "north-queen-street", "intro" : "BT15; year first recorded: c. 1830", "content" : " - North Queen Street - - - - BT15 - - - -This name was given c. 1830, although the street itself existed long before and was previously known as Carrick Road, Carrickfergus Street, etc. It was the main northbound coach road. Numerous Belfast streets and landmarks were named after royalty, particularly Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, such as Victoria Street, Victoria Square (and nine other names in Victoria); Albert Square, Albertbridge Road, the Albert Memorial Clock (1869, IHTA xvii, 79), Albert Street, Albert Court and Albert Drive. Many of these commemorative names relating to the monarchy (as well those relating to the Chichester family) are in the urban core which first developed in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Nicolaisen comments on a similar group of street-names in Edinburgh New Town, built in the late 18th century, the most famous of which is Princes Street (1767). He mentions Queen Street, Frederick Street, Charlotte Street and Hanover Street, which have namesakes in Belfast. He attributes this enthusiasm for royal names to a fashion copied from Paris to various other capitals and cities in Europe (Nicolaisen 2001, 64).
The queen referred to in the name North Queen Street may have been Adelaide who was Queen Consort of William IV from 1830 to 1837. There is also a Queen Street in the city centre, named in 1808 (IHTA xii, 18), but North Queen Street was not at any date a northern extension of that street. The word North was added to the name in order to distinguish the two streets.
York Street / Lane, North Queen Street, Great George’s Street and Frederick Street all fit into a theme of Hanoverian royalty on the northern fringe of Belfast’s city centre.
The 1839 edition of Martin’s Belfast Directory lists people living here. This street features in the 1843 Belfast Directory and includes a reference to Adam J. Macrory, solicitor, Duncairn.
Messrs Crawford and Lockhart on behalf of the owners having consented to the name ‘New North Queen Street’ for the new 50 foot street at Castleton, parallel to York Road. Resolved that this name be approved of. (15th November 1893).
The City Surveyor recommended that consequent upon the construction of a new street joining North Queen Street with New North Queen Street, the entire thoroughfare should be known as North Queen Street. Approved. (29th April 1930)
The Assistant Surveyor submitted memorial signed by 30 residents in the street formerly named New North Queen Street, protesting against the change in the name of that thoroughfare to North Queen Street. In view of the fact that the two streets were recently joined up to form one continuous thoroughfare, the Committee could not see their way to take action on the memorial. ( 5th August 1930).
" } , { "id": 2853, "pageID": "59195", "title": "North Road", "url" : "north-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2854, "pageID": "59196", "title": "North Sperrin", "url" : "north-sperrin", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2855, "pageID": "59197", "title": "North Street", "url" : "north-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1671", "content" : " - North Street - - - - BT1 - - - -North Street received its name from its direction northward. It is an old street and an old name, but the original length was only from Bridge Street to John Street. In 1668 these words are in the Corporate Records: John Bigger sells 3¼ acres in the fields next Gills Land, and also the plot of land without North Gate Street and next adjoining to the grass of the Rampier situate on the north side of the high way leading from the Town to Pettrs Hill, called Goose Lane. This highway in 1668 we may conclude was but a rough way by which the geese of the town were driven to feed on the waste ground between the rampart and the settlement on Peters Hill and other elevated places. It proves how old both names are (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. i, 1877, p. 528).
May have got its name from running northwards from the open space known as the Four Corners. From this centre radiated Rosemary Lane, Broad Street (now Waring Street), Bridge Street, and North Street. To these streets was later added Donegall Street. Originally the present North Street, Upper and Lower, was known, as Goose lane when Belfast was but a village. Then as the town grew and. expanded, Lower North Street became built up and Goose Lane as we have seen in modern cases, became too undignified an appellation, and the street up to the North Gate, which here pierced the town, rampart, became North Street. The name may have arisen from the geographical direction of the street but it would seem more probable that it got it from the fact that it ran up to the North Gate which stood at the junction of the present Royal Avenue and Lower North Street. North Street in the eighteenth century was the nursery of many o the leading Belfast merchants, and a large amount of wealth, was amassed in it (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 03/02/1941).
Resolved — That Mr. Robert McBride be informed, on behalf of the memorialists, that the Committee do not see their way to change the name of upper portion of North Street to North avenue. (25th October 1899).
- Further Information - -Photo of North Street, c. 1914, A R Hogg
" } , { "id": 2856, "pageID": "59198", "title": "Northbrook Gardens", "url" : "northbrook-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2857, "pageID": "59199", "title": "Northbrook Street", "url" : "northbrook-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1895", "content" : " - Northbrook Street - - - - BT9 - - - -That on the application of the owners the six new streets on their property situate off Lisburn Road and Tates Avenue be named Sandringham Street Lorne Street Northbrook Street Edinburgh Street Melrose Street and Donnybrook Street. (18th December 1895)
" } , { "id": 2858, "pageID": "59200", "title": "Northern Road", "url" : "northern-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -New names for five stretches of roadway
Belfast Harbour Commissioners yesterday agreed to names for five stretches of roadway in the harbour area. The following designations were given:—
Roadway linking Dufferin Road and Pollock Road—Pollock Road; roadway leading from Dufferin Road, along the east side of Sinclair Wharf Shed, to the Coaling Wharf, Municipal Power Station West—Sinclair Road; roadway from end of Sinclair Wharf to M’Caughey Road—Stenson Road; roadway leading from Dufferin Road, along the south side of Milewater Basin to Spencer Dock—Spencer Road; and roadway along the northwards end of North Foreshore, County Antrim reclamation—Northern Road. (Belfast News‑Letter 18 July 1962).
" } , { "id": 2859, "pageID": "59201", "title": "Northfield Rise", "url" : "northfield-rise", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2860, "pageID": "59202", "title": "Northland Court", "url" : "northland-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2863, "pageID": "59205", "title": "Northumberland Street / Sráid Northumberland", "url" : "northumberland-street", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Northumberland Street / Sráid Northumberland - - - - BT13 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1858-1859 lists several addresses for Northumberland Street with some vacant ground. It is very likely this street was called after the third Duke of Northumberland, Hugh Percy who was Lord Lieutenant in Ireland 1829-1830. Percy Street which was named by Belfast Corporation in 1868 is close by.
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" } , { "id": 2864, "pageID": "59206", "title": "Northview Lane", "url" : "northview-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “Mayfair Homes, have proposed Northview Lane, as their first choice and Northview Park as the third choice as the new street is accessed directly off Northview. The developer has proposed McArts Lane for the second choice as the new street will have a view of McArts Fort, which is the remains of a hilltop fort.” Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, October, 2019." } , { "id": 2865, "pageID": "59207", "title": "Northwick Drive", "url" : "northwick-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Change of Street Names, Glenard Estate.The City Surveyor reported with reference to an application received from Glenard Estates, Ltd. that the names of certain thoroughfares on Glenard Estate be changed and intimated that the owners of property concerned were agreeable to the proposal. Resolved -That the undernoted changes be approved and that the City Surveyor be instructed to communicate with Glenard Estates, Ltd. with a view to their meeting the cost of altering the street name plates and the numbers of premises. Portion of Ardglen Drive from Berwick Road to Ardglen Crescent New Name Northwick Drive. (25th January 1938)" } , { "id": 2866, "pageID": "59208", "title": "Northwood Crescent", "url" : "northwood-crescent", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Northwood Crescent - - - - BT15 - - - -The first three editions of the six-inch-to-the-mile Ordnance Survey map show that there was substantial woodland between Skegoneill (house) and Seaview (house) in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This may be the basis for the street-names beginning with Northwood. The trees must have been felled when Premier Drive and Northwood Crescent / Drive / Parade / Road were built.
Resolved that the name Northwood Crescent’ be approved for a new street off Skegoneil Avenue on the property of Messrs. William Sawrey and William A. Bartlett (Town Improvement Committee, 6th October 1936).
" } , { "id": 2867, "pageID": "59209", "title": "Northwood Drive", "url" : "northwood-drive", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Northwood Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -The first three editions of the six-inch-to-the-mile Ordnance Survey map show that there was substantial woodland between Skegoneill (house) and Seaview (house) in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This may be the basis for the street-names beginning with Northwood. The trees must have been felled when Premier Drive and Northwood Crescent / Drive / Parade / Road were built.
Resolved – That the names Northwood Road, Northwood Parade and Northwood Drive be approved for new streets off Shore Road at Skegoniel on the property of Mr. William Patterson. (4th June 1935).
" } , { "id": 2868, "pageID": "59210", "title": "Northwood Parade", "url" : "northwood-parade", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Northwood Parade - - - - BT15 - - - -The first three editions of the six-inch-to-the-mile Ordnance Survey map show that there was substantial woodland between Skegoneill (house) and Seaview (house) in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This may be the basis for the street-names beginning with Northwood. The trees must have been felled when Premier Drive and Northwood Crescent / Drive / Parade / Road were built.
Resolved – That the names Northwood Road, Northwood Parade and Northwood Drive be approved for new streets off Shore Road at Skegoniel on the property of Mr. William Patterson. (4th June 1935).
" } , { "id": 2869, "pageID": "59211", "title": "Northwood Road", "url" : "northwood-road", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Northwood Road - - - - BT15 - - - -The first three editions of the six-inch-to-the-mile Ordnance Survey map show that there was substantial woodland between Skegoneill (house) and Seaview (house) in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This may be the basis for the street-names beginning with Northwood. The trees must have been felled when Premier Drive and Northwood Crescent / Drive / Parade / Road were built.
" } , { "id": 2870, "pageID": "59212", "title": "Norton Drive", "url" : "norton-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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It is likely the Norwood streets take their name from Norwood Tower which dates to the middle of the nineteenth century. It was the home of the Henderson Family who at one point owned both the Belfast Newsletter and Belfast Weekly News.
" } , { "id": 2872, "pageID": "59214", "title": "Norwood Court", "url" : "norwood-court", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Norwood Court - - - - BT4 - - - - The Norwood streets off Sydenham Avenue/Circular Road are called after Norwood Tower. " } , { "id": 2873, "pageID": "59215", "title": "Norwood Crescent", "url" : "norwood-crescent", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Norwood Crescent - - - - Year approved: 1950 - - - - “Submitted application received from Messers WM McMillan and Sons requesting the committee to approve of the names Norwood Drive (Continuation of), Norwood Avenue, Norwood Crescent and Norwood Grove for new thoroughfares on property situated off Circular Road. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee gave their consent to the naming of the thoroughfares as indicated”. (30th May 1950)." } , { "id": 2874, "pageID": "59216", "title": "Norwood Drive", "url" : "norwood-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year apporoved: 1949", "content" : " - Norwood Drive - - - - Year apporoved: 1949 - - - -The committee approved of the name ‘Norwood Drive’ for a new thoroughfare situated off Sydenham Avenue, the property of Messrs. Wm. McMillan and Sons. (Improvement Committee, 22nd March 1949). Submitted application received from Messers WM McMillan and Sons requesting the committee to approve of the names Norwood Drive (Continuation of), Norwood Avenue, Norwood Crescent and Norwood Grove for new thoroughfares on property situated off Circular Road. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee gave their consent to the naming of the thoroughfares as indicated. (30th May 1950).
" } , { "id": 2875, "pageID": "59217", "title": "Norwood Gardens", "url" : "norwood-gardens", "intro" : "BT4; year apporoved: 1936", "content" : " - Norwood Gardens - - - - Year apporoved: 1936 - - - - Resolved that the name ‘Norwood Gardens’ be approved for a new street on the property of Messrs. Wm McMillan & Sons, situated off Sydenham Avenue. (IC, 16th June 1936). " } , { "id": 2876, "pageID": "59218", "title": "Norwood Grove", "url" : "norwood-grove", "intro" : " BT4; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Norwood Grove - - - - Year approved: 1950 - - - - “Submitted application received from Messers WM McMillan and Sons requesting the committee to approve of the names Norwood Drive (Continuation of), Norwood Avenue, Norwood Crescent and Norwood Grove for new thoroughfares on property situated off Circular Road. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee gave their consent to the naming of the thoroughfares as indicated”. (30th May 1950)." } , { "id": 2877, "pageID": "59219", "title": "Norwood Park", "url" : "norwood-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Norwood Park - - - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved ...that the name ‘Norwood Park’ be approved for a new street on the Norwood Estate, Belmont. (IC, 19th May 1936)." } , { "id": 2878, "pageID": "59220", "title": "Norwood Street", "url" : "norwood-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Norwood Street - - - - BT12 - - Further Information - -Baron Norwood is a title connected with the Earl of Norbury (the latter a later title). Norwood was created in 1797 for the family of the Attorney General of Ireland. He was instrumental in suppressing the 1798 Rebellion. Later appointed as Chief Justice of the Irish Common Pleas - (Tweet - Edward Burke 14 January 2024)
" } , { "id": 2879, "pageID": "59221", "title": "Notting Hill", "url" : "notting-hill", "intro" : "First appearance: 1862 BNL", "content" : " - - First appearance: 1862 BNL - - - - Nottinghill House is mentioned in advert in the Belfast News-Letter - Tuesday 08 July 1862. The 1865-66 Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster lists Nottinghill House “Malone Road,Wm Mullan; office Victoria St.” 1865-66 Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster lists Notting Hill “Malone Road” and “Rev Professor Gibson” and “Wm Collins, solicitor; office, Arthur Street”. A surmise - the street takes its name from Nottinghill House. " } , { "id": 2880, "pageID": "59222", "title": "Notting Hill Court", "url" : "notting-hill-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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That the application of the owners, the Master Estates Co. Ltd, two new streets on their property situate off Donegall Road be named Nubia Street and Suez Street and that a new steet on their property off Falls Road be named Baldoyle Street. (22nd December 1903).
The 1905 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory lists Nubia Street and St. Simon’s National School – James Jefferson, principal.
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" } , { "id": 2883, "pageID": "59225", "title": "O’Dempsey Street", "url" : "odempsey-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1899", "content" : " - O’Dempsey Street - - - - BT15 - - - -James O’Dempsey, publican, brewer, wine and spirit merchant, originally from Ballymoney. In 1890 he was manager and director of the Skegoniel Silver Springs Co, located on the same site on York Road as the Belfast Mineral Water Co. He was also a city councillor and Justice of the Peace. He was present at the meeting of the Town Improvement Committee in 1899 when the street was named after him. O’Dempsey Street is the next side-street off York Road after Mineral Street (Tempan 2023, p. 121-22).
The owners having failed to agree as to [the] name for a new street situate off York Road, it was resolved - That it be named ODempsey street, Town Improvement Committee: 26th July, 1899. [Editor’s note: there was a Councillor Dempsey present at the meeting].
" } , { "id": 2884, "pageID": "59226", "title": "O'Neill Street", "url" : "oneill-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1862", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1862 - - - - Resolved, That the application of Daniel O’Neill for liberty to name a new street on the Falls Road, on his property ‘O’Neill Street’ be granted. 20th March 1862. " } , { "id": 2885, "pageID": "59227", "title": "O’Neills Lane / Lána Uí Néill ", "url" : "oneills-lane", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 2015", "content" : " - O’Neills Lane / Lána Uí Néill - - - - BT12 - - - -Whilst Apex initially suggested O’Neills Lonnan as the new street name Lonnan cannot be accepted. Under the Order street names must be in English and Lonnan is an Ulster Scots word meaning lane, way or path. We are advised that the name O’Neill is connected to the local history of the area in that it is derived from Dan O’Neill’s Loanen, a name describing the track of land running from Brittons Parade to Springfield Road which goes back to the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century. Dan O’Neill was a gamekeeper for William Sinclair, a local landowner who owned the Glenalina bleaching greens in the 1860s. Clearly an important local figure in the area as part of what is now the Whiterock Road was originally Sinclair’s Loanen. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 11th August, 2015).
" } , { "id": 2886, "pageID": "59228", "title": "Oak Way", "url" : "oak-way", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Oak Way - - - - BT7 - - - -There is a cluster of streets off Donegall Pass which were named after trees: Elm Street, Oak Way, Pine Way, Walnut Street/Court/Mews.
" } , { "id": 2887, "pageID": "59229", "title": "Oakdene Drive", "url" : "oakdene-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2889, "pageID": "59231", "title": "Oakhurst Avenue / Ascaill Oakhurst", "url" : "oakhurst-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT10 - - - -Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in May 2024.
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" } , { "id": 2891, "pageID": "59233", "title": "Oakland Avenue", "url" : "oakland-avenue", "intro" : "BT4; first appears: 1896 BNL", "content" : " - Oakland Avenue - - - - BT4 - - - -There is a report from the Belfast City And District Water Commissioners Works Committee contained in the Belfast News-Letter on Friday 21 August 1896 stating: J. Bell & Son, for tempering plaster, 2 houses, Oakland Avenue, 6s 3d.
" } , { "id": 2892, "pageID": "59234", "title": "Oakleigh Park", "url" : "oakleigh-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Oakleigh Park Off Ravenhill Road, BT6 was proposed by The Carvill Group and accepted as the street name at the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 10th April, 2000." } , { "id": 2893, "pageID": "59235", "title": "Oakley Street", "url" : "oakley-street", "intro" : "BT14: year appears 1902 BPUD", "content" : " - Oakley Street - - - - BT14 - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs Taggart Bros. a new street on their property situate off Crumlin Road at Ligoniel be named Oakley Street. (5th February 1901)
The earliest public reference to Oakley Street appears to be in the Belfast Telegraph - Wednesday 18 June 1902 giving details of school attendance prosecutions where a list of parents was named owing to their children not attending school regularly.
" } , { "id": 2894, "pageID": "59236", "title": "Oakman Street / Sráid Oakman", "url" : "oakman-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Oakman Street / Sráid Oakman - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved that on the application of the owners ... two new streets on property off Cavendish Street, Gortfin Street and Oakman Street. (TIC: 25 July 1900).
There was an advertisement in the Belfast Telegraph on Tuesday 03 October 1899: For Sale By Private Treaty. 16 Parlour and 16 Kitchen Houses in a good locality, surrounded by Mills, to be Sold In lots to suit Purchasers. Apply to the owner, E. H. Oakman, Glenview Terrace, Springfeld Road, City.
Mr Oakman was a developer/builder who appeared before the Town Improvement in August 1900. Surmise: Oakman Street is called after him.
" } , { "id": 2895, "pageID": "59237", "title": "Oakmount Drive", "url" : "oakmount-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - Oakmount Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -Built on reclaimed land to the west of Shore Road. Land reclaimed from Belfast Lough in the early 19th Century.
On the application of Miss Annie J. Richmond, it was. Resolved – That a new street on her property situated off Shore Road be named Oakmount Drive. (30th April 1929)
" } , { "id": 2896, "pageID": "59238", "title": "Oakwood Court", "url" : "oakwood-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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That on the application of Mr Edmund Fittis two new streets on his property situate off Woodstock Road be named ‘Oberon Street’ and ‘Titania Street’. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 11th January 1899.
" } , { "id": 2901, "pageID": "59243", "title": "Oceanic Avenue", "url" : "oceanic-avenue", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Oceanic Avenue - - - - BT5 - - - -The Northern Whig - Wednesday 02 July 1879 contains a report from the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation indicating approval for 10 houses in Oceanic Avenue for Matthew Biggar.
" } , { "id": 2902, "pageID": "59244", "title": "Odessa Street", "url" : "odessa-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … Street from Clonard Street to Sevastopol Street — Odessa Street. (15th April 1874).
" } , { "id": 2903, "pageID": "59245", "title": "Ogilvie Street", "url" : "ogilvie-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Ogilvie Street - - - - BT6 - - - - Owner: Mr R J Dawson of Cherryville My Lady’s Road 6 new streets on his property situate off Woodstock Road - Ogilvie Street, Killowen Street, Greenore Street, Omeath Street, Ardenvohr Street, Carlington Street. Minutes, TIC, 21st July 1897. “On application of the owners, your Committee have named the following new streets: One off Ormeau road, between Delhi street and the River, ‘Agra street’; one off Woodstock road, ‘Ardgowan street’; one off Newtownards road, ‘Austin street’; six off Woodstock road, ‘Ogilvie street’, ‘Killowen street’, ‘Greenore street’, ‘Omeath street’, ‘Ardenvohr street’, and ‘Carlingford street’. ” Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee, 28th July 1897." } , { "id": 2904, "pageID": "59246", "title": "Ohio Street", "url" : "ohio-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1895", "content" : " - Ohio Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owners of property 6 new streets situate off Crumlin Road be named ‘Columba Street’, ‘Rosebank Street’, ‘Ohio Street’, ‘Oregon Street’, ‘Ottawa Street’, and ‘Montreal Street’, and a new street off London Road be named ‘Lismore Street’. (23rd October 1895). Columba Street is an error for Columbia Street.
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1899 lists Ohio Street off Leopold Street and Columbia Street intersecting.
" } , { "id": 2905, "pageID": "59247", "title": "Old Bakers Court ", "url" : "old-bakers-court", "intro" : "Year approved: 2003", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2003 - - - - In what's app group correspondence with Martin Magill, Richard Acheson who put forward names on behalf of the Carvill Group confirmed this: In relation to Ardenlee, Carvills built approx 400 homes on the site of Belfast Cooperative Wholesale Society land which stretched from Ravenhill Rd to Millar Street and Ravenhill Ave. The main entrance to the development was past the funeral home on Ravenhill Road. I selected Ardenlee Green as the name of the development- which then had derivatives plus other names eg Old Bakers Court - there was also a bakery there. The name Ardenlee was selected by myself purely because of the upmarket image portrayed by Ardenlee Ave ie large up market Victorian detached and semi detached houses. (28 February 2024). The Health and Environmental Services Committee, on Monday, 9th June, 2003 approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets: Old Bakers Court Off Ardenlee Crescent for the Carvill Group. " } , { "id": 2906, "pageID": "59248", "title": "Old Brewery Lane", "url" : "old-brewery-lane", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Old Brewery Lane - - - - BT11 - - - - Thomas R Caffrey & Sons built the Fountain Brewery in 1897 to replace their Smithfield & Hannahstown Road breweries. The brewery would later become Bass Ireland c.1989 than became part of Interbrew (Inbev). The brewery finally closed in 2004. Called after the Brewery in August 2004 after 104 of brewing on that site on the Glen Road. - Further Information - - http://breweryhistory.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ulster_Brewery_Co._Ltd" } , { "id": 2907, "pageID": "59249", "title": "Old Cavehill Road", "url" : "old-cavehill-road", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Old Cavehill Road - - - - BT15 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2913, "pageID": "59255", "title": "Old Forge Manor", "url" : "old-forge-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - DAVID ALEXANDER 6-8 SHANKILL ROAD BELFAST Telephone 21723/20569 are pleased to be associated with Snoddon's Construction in their New Developments at OLD FORGE MANOR Upper Malone Road, advertisement in the Belfast News-Letter - Friday 27 May 1977 - Further Information - - Belfast had thriving iron industry where iron ore was imported from Cumberland and smelted at Old Forge and New Forge both the Lagan. According to Bardon nearly 50 tons of iron were exported from Belfast in 1683. In less than a century the colonists had felled many great woods which had been the source of charcoal for the furnaces." } , { "id": 2914, "pageID": "59256", "title": "Old Holywood Road", "url" : "old-holywood-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2916, "pageID": "59259", "title": "Old Suffolk Road", "url" : "old-suffolk-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The 5th Earl of Donegal (1757-1799) in 1760 began the construction of a Georgian house overlooking the glen which was named Suffolk House”. Suffolk takes its name from Suffolk House and in turn Suffolk Road takes its name from the area. - Further Information - - https://www.planetsuffolk.com/suffolkbelfastni.htm." } , { "id": 2917, "pageID": "59260", "title": "Old Westland Road", "url" : "old-westland-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2918, "pageID": "59261", "title": "Oldpark Avenue", "url" : "oldpark-avenue", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Oldpark Avenue - - - - BT14 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Mr R. Kelly and Mr Francis Curley, 2 new streets on their property situate off the Old Park Road be named Old Park Street and Afghan Street. (Improvement Committee, 26th April 1893).
[This] was named from Old Park House the residence of John Lyons. In the Funeral Register of the First Presbyterian Congregation (1733) there is mentioned Mr. John Carr of Oldpark. His property also included Carrs Glen which perpetuates the name, beyond which little is known about him. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
- Further Information - - The Chichesters had their land at Stranmillis and Woodburn under the plough, and cattle and sheep grazed on their fenced pastures at the Old Park and the New Park (Parkmount) and on the slopes of Squire's Hill and the Blacky Mountain. (Bardon, p20)" } , { "id": 2919, "pageID": "59262", "title": "Oldpark Road", "url" : "oldpark-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -was named from Old Park House the residence of John Lyons. In the Funeral Register of the First Presbyterian Congregation (1733) there is mentioned Mr. John Carr of Oldpark. His property also included Carrs Glen which perpetuates the name, beyond which little is known about him. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
That on the application of Mr Robert Kelly of Donegall Street a new street off Old Park Road No. 3 on plan No. 622a be named Coningsby Street. (23 January 1889).
That Mr Wm. Armstrong be informed in reply to his letter of 6th Inst. that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the names Methodist Street and Halpin Street for his two new streets off Old Park Road and suggest that he should submit other names therefor. (7th March 1900).
" } , { "id": 2920, "pageID": "59263", "title": "Oldpark Square", "url" : "oldpark-square", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - was named from Old Park House the residence of John Lyons. In the Funeral Register of the First Presbyterian Congregation (1733) there is mentioned Mr. John Carr of Oldpark. His property also included Carr's Glen which perpetuates the name, beyond which little is known about him. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 2921, "pageID": "59264", "title": "Oldpark Terrace", "url" : "oldpark-terrace", "intro" : "Year approved: 1958", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1958 - - - - was named from Old Park House the residence of John Lyons. In the Funeral Register of the First Presbyterian Congregation (1733) there is mentioned Mr. John Carr of Oldpark. His property also included Carr's Glen which perpetuates the name, beyond which little is known about him. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). A letter dated 3rd March 1950 was submitted from the residents of Dwelling Houses in the street known as Old Park Back Row, protesting against the use of that name on the grounds that the description of the street was objectionable to them and requesting this be changed. On the recommendation of the City Surveyor who stated that the owners and agents of the property in the street had been consulted and had offered no objection to the name being changed, the committee agreed that the name be changed to Oldpark Terrace. (11th March 1958)." } , { "id": 2922, "pageID": "59265", "title": "Olive Street", "url" : "olive-street", "intro" : "BT13; first appeared: 1892 BPUD", "content" : " - Olive Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Olive Street was built at the same time as Yew Street which is closeby and both streets would seem to have an association with St Matthews Church beside them. Olive branches are considered a symbol of peace going back to the Biblical account of the flood. (Genesis 8:11)
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" } , { "id": 2923, "pageID": "59266", "title": "Olympia Drive", "url" : "olympia-drive", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Olympia Drive - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved – That the name Olympia Drive be approved for a new street situated off Donegall Avenue on the property of Mr. Francis Mulligan. (13th August 1935).
" } , { "id": 2924, "pageID": "59267", "title": "Olympia Parade", "url" : "olympia-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1937 - - - - Castle Gardens in North Belfast takes its name from its proximity to Belfast Castle which was built in 1870. Resolved - That the names ‘Castle Gardens’ and ‘Olympia Parade’ be approved for new streets off Donegall Park Avenue and Tate’s Avenue respectively, on the property of Messrs. H. and J. Martin, Ltd. (IC, 12th January 1937). " } , { "id": 2925, "pageID": "59268", "title": "Olympia Street", "url" : "olympia-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Olympia Street - - - - BT12 - - - -
Resolved - That the names Olympia Street, Runnymede Street and Runnymede Parade be approved for new streets on property of Messrs. W. J. Gamble & Sons, in the vicinity of Donegall Avenue. (25th November 1930).
" } , { "id": 2926, "pageID": "59269", "title": "Olympic Way", "url" : "olympic-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2927, "pageID": "59270", "title": "Omeath Street", "url" : "omeath-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Omeath Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Part of a small cluster of streets with geographical names from around Carlingford Lough, also including Carlingford Street, Greenore Street, Killowen Street and (on the other side of Woodstock Road) Newry Street.
Omeath is a village in Co. Louth situated between Newry and Carlingford on the southern shore of Carlingford Lough. The Irish language was used by native speakers around Omeath until the mid-20th century. After the Great Famine some of them moved to Belfast and made a living selling fish and fruit. They formed an Irish-speaking community in Charlemont Street (which no longer exists) near Smithfield and were known as fadgies.
Owner: Mr R J Dawson of Cherryville My Lady’s Road 6 new streets on his property situate off Woodstock Road - Ogilvie Street, Killowen Street, Greenore Street, Omeath Street, Ardenvohr Street, Carlington Street. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 21st July 1897.
On application of the owners, your Committee have named the following new streets: One off Ormeau road, between Delhi street and the River, ‘Agra street’; one off Woodstock road, ‘Ardgowan street’; one off Newtownards road, ‘Austin street’; six off Woodstock road, ‘Ogilvie street’, ‘Killowen street’, ‘Greenore street’, ‘Omeath street’, ‘Ardenvohr street’, and ‘Carlingford street’. Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee, 28th July 1897.
In 1882 approval was given for the name Omeath Avenue with regard to a street between Cregagh Road (now Woodstock Road) and Castlereagh Road. Apparently, this was to be the O in an alphabetical sequence of streets built in the 1880s and 1890s. However, Omeath Avenue was never built.
" } , { "id": 2928, "pageID": "59271", "title": "Onslow Gardens", "url" : "onslow-gardens", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Onslow Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -It seems likely that this street was named after one of the holders of the title Earl of Onslow, a title in the Peerage of the united Kingdom created in 1801 and still in existence. This argument is strengthened by the presence of Haddington Gardens and Shelbourne Road in the same neighbourhood. Haddington (East Lothian, Scotland) and Shelburne (sic, Co. Wexford, Ireland) are unrelated geographically but are also names of earldoms. The title Earl of Onslow relates to Onslow near Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England. Onslow Hall (demolished) was once the residence of the Onslow family, but the seat of the current Earl of Onslow is Clandon Park in Surrey.
Resolved — That on the application of the owners, Messrs. The Martin Estate Co. Limited, a new street on their property, situate off Cregagh Road, be named Onslow Gardens. (13th June 1911).
" } , { "id": 2929, "pageID": "59272", "title": "Onslow Parade", "url" : "onslow-parade", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1931", "content" : " - Onslow Parade - - - - BT6 - - - -It seems likely that this street was named after one of the holders of the title Earl of Onslow, a title in the Peerage of the united Kingdom created in 1801 and still in existence. This argument is strengthened by the presence of Haddington Gardens and Shelbourne Road in the same neighbourhood. Haddington (East Lothian, Scotland) and Shelburne (sic, Co. Wexford, Ireland) are unrelated geographically but are also names of earldoms. The title Earl of Onslow relates to Onslow near Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England. Onslow Hall (demolished) was once the residence of the Onslow family, but the seat of the current Earl of Onslow is Clandon Park in Surrey.
Resolved – That the name Onslow Parade be approved for a new street on the property of Messrs. H. & J. Martin, Ltd., situated off Cregagh Road. (17th February 1931).
" } , { "id": 2930, "pageID": "59273", "title": "Onslow Park", "url" : "onslow-park", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Onslow Park - - - - BT6 - - - -It seems likely that this street was named after one of the holders of the title Earl of Onslow, a title in the Peerage of the united Kingdom created in 1801 and still in existence. This argument is strengthened by the presence of Haddington Gardens and Shelbourne Road in the same neighbourhood. Haddington (East Lothian, Scotland) and Shelburne (sic, Co. Wexford, Ireland) are unrelated geographically but are also names of earldoms. The title Earl of Onslow relates to Onslow near Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England. Onslow Hall (demolished) was once the residence of the Onslow family, but the seat of the current Earl of Onslow is Clandon Park in Surrey.
Resolved- That the name Onslow Park be approved for a new street off Onslow Parade, on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster... (20th September 1938)
" } , { "id": 2931, "pageID": "59274", "title": "Ophir Gardens", "url" : "ophir-gardens", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1905", "content" : " - Ophir Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - -That on the application of the owners of the property, Mr Robert Dunlop and Mr Wm Potter, a new street on their property situate off Salisbury Avenue be named Ophir Gardens. (Improvement Committee, 24th October 1905).
" } , { "id": 2932, "pageID": "59275", "title": "Orangefield Avenue", "url" : "orangefield-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1957", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1957 - - - - Heatley and Dixon refer to Orangefield being originally the home of the Batesons of Belfast. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon. On his [the city surveyor] recommendation, the committee also approved of an application from Mr Thomas Mayne for the naming of six new streets on his property, situated off Orangefield Lane and North Road, as follows: Orangefield Road. Orangefield Avenue, Orangefield Gardens, Orangefield Parade, Orangefield Drive, Orangefield Grove. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1957)." } , { "id": 2933, "pageID": "59276", "title": "Orangefield Crescent", "url" : "orangefield-crescent", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Orangefield Crescent - - - - BT6 - - - -Heatley and Dixon refer to Orangefield being originally the home of the Batesons of Belfast. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon. It had previously been called Grand Parade.
The Assistant Surveyor submitted letter, dated 4th inst., from Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart, Solicitors, on behalf of the Blakiston-Houston Estate, requesting that the name Grand Parade recently approved by the Committee for a street on the Blakiston-Houston Estate be changed to Orangefield Crescent. Resolved - That the request be acceded to. (19th August 1930).
" } , { "id": 2934, "pageID": "59277", "title": "Orangefield Drive", "url" : "orangefield-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1960", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1960 - - - - Heatley and Dixon refer to Orangefield being originally the home of the Batesons of Belfast. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon. On his [the city surveyor] recommendation, the committee also approved of an application from Mr Thomas Mayne for the naming of six new streets on his property, situated off Orangefield Lane and North Road, as follows: Orangefield Road. Orangefield Avenue, Orangefield Gardens, Orangefield Parade, Orangefield Drive, Orangefield Grove. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1957). On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of WM Logan and Sons Limited naming a new street at their property of Orangefield Ave, Orangefield Drive. (13th December 1960). - Further Information - - On his [the city surveyor] recommendation, the committee also approved of an application from Mr Thomas Mayne for the naming of six new streets on his property, situated off Orangefield Lane and North Road, as follows: Orangefield Road. Orangefield Avenue, Orangefield Gardens, Orangefield Parade, Orangefield Drive, Orangefield Grove. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1957)." } , { "id": 2935, "pageID": "59278", "title": "Orangefield Drive South", "url" : "orangefield-drive-south", "intro" : "Year approved: 1962", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1962 - - - - Heatley and Dixon refer to Orangefield being originally the home of the Batesons of Belfast. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon. Further to the minute of 12th of June approving of the name Orangefield Close for new Street at Orangefield State, the city surveyor reported that the owners of houses in the street had protested strongly against the acceptance of that name. However, on being consulted on the subject, they had signified their agreement to the street being named Orangefield Drive South. The city surveyor recommended that their street name be approved and the committee adopted the recommendation. (mprovement Committee, 7th August 1962)." } , { "id": 2936, "pageID": "59279", "title": "Orangefield Gardens", "url" : "orangefield-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1957", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1957 - - - - Heatley and Dixon refer to Orangefield being originally the home of the Batesons of Belfast. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon. On his [the city surveyor] recommendation, the committee also approved of an application from Mr Thomas Mayne for the naming of six new streets on his property, situated off Orangefield Lane and North Road, as follows: Orangefield Road. Orangefield Avenue, Orangefield Gardens, Orangefield Parade, Orangefield Drive, Orangefield Grove. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1957)." } , { "id": 2937, "pageID": "59280", "title": "Orangefield Green", "url" : "orangefield-green", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Heatley and Dixon refer to Orangefield being originally the home of the Batesons of Belfast. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon. " } , { "id": 2938, "pageID": "59281", "title": "Orangefield Grove", "url" : "orangefield-grove", "intro" : "Year approved: 1957", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1957 - - - - Heatley and Dixon refer to Orangefield being originally the home of the Batesons of Belfast. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon. On his [the city surveyor] recommendation, the committee also approved of an application from Mr Thomas Mayne for the naming of six new streets on his property, situated off Orangefield Lane and North Road, as follows: Orangefield Road. Orangefield Avenue, Orangefield Gardens, Orangefield Parade, Orangefield Drive, Orangefield Grove. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1957)." } , { "id": 2939, "pageID": "59282", "title": "Orangefield Lane", "url" : "orangefield-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Heatley and Dixon refer to Orangefield being originally the home of the Batesons of Belfast. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon. " } , { "id": 2940, "pageID": "59283", "title": "Orangefield Parade", "url" : "orangefield-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1957", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1957 - - - - Heatley and Dixon refer to Orangefield being originally the home of the Batesons of Belfast. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon. On his [the city surveyor] recommendation, the committee also approved of an application from Mr Thomas Mayne for the naming of six new streets on his property, situated off Orangefield Lane and North Road, as follows: Orangefield Road. Orangefield Avenue, Orangefield Gardens, Orangefield Parade, Orangefield Drive, Orangefield Grove. (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1957)." } , { "id": 2941, "pageID": "59284", "title": "Orangefield Park", "url" : "orangefield-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1961", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1961 - - - - Heatley and Dixon refer to Orangefield being originally the home of the Batesons of Belfast. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee exceeded to an application of Mr Thomas Mayne for permission to name a new St situated on his property off Orangefield Lane, Orangefield Park. (21st March 1961)." } , { "id": 2942, "pageID": "59285", "title": "Orangefield Road", "url" : "orangefield-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Heatley and Dixon refer to Orangefield being originally the home of the Batesons of Belfast. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon. " } , { "id": 2943, "pageID": "59286", "title": "Oranmore Drive", "url" : "oranmore-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Oranmore Drive features in the 1967 list of street names." } , { "id": 2944, "pageID": "59287", "title": "Oranmore Street", "url" : "oranmore-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Oranmore Street - - - - BT13 - - - -On application of the owners, your Committee have named two new streets off Broadway and Falls road Nansen Street and Iveagh Street; new streets off Springfield road, Cupar street and Clonard street, Aboo street, Bantry street, Benares street, Bombay street, Cawnpore street, Dunmore street, Dingle street, Lucknow street, Oranmore street, Tralee street, and they have changed the name of Faloon’s court to Fleet street place. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 23 June 1897.
" } , { "id": 2945, "pageID": "59288", "title": "Orby Chase", "url" : "orby-chase", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Orby Chase - - - - BT5 - - - - The Orby streets take their name after Orby the horse who won the 1907 Derby. He was owned by an Irish American politician – Boss Croker." } , { "id": 2946, "pageID": "59289", "title": "Orby Close", "url" : "orby-close", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Orby Close - - - - BT5 - - - - The Orby streets take their name after Orby the horse who won the 1907 Derby. He was owned by an Irish American politician – Boss Croker." } , { "id": 2947, "pageID": "59290", "title": "Orby Court", "url" : "orby-court", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Orby Court - - - - BT5 - - - - The Orby streets take their name after Orby the horse who won the 1907 Derby. He was owned by an Irish American politician – Boss Croker." } , { "id": 2948, "pageID": "59291", "title": "Orby Drive", "url" : "orby-drive", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1932", "content" : " - Orby Drive - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved - That the names Grand Parade and Orby Drive be approved for two streets on the property of the Blakiston-Houston Estate Co. on the north-east side of Castlereagh Road at Orangefield. (24th May 1932)
" } , { "id": 2949, "pageID": "59292", "title": "Orby Gardens", "url" : "orby-gardens", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1933", "content" : " - Orby Gardens - - - - BT5 - - - - Orby Gardens takes its name after the horse who won the 1907 Derby. He was owned by an Irish American politician – Boss Croker. Resolved - That the name Orby Gardens be approved for a new street on the property of the Blakiston Houston Estate Co. off Castlereagh Road. 1 August 1933. " } , { "id": 2950, "pageID": "59293", "title": "Orby Grange", "url" : "orby-grange", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Orby Grange - - - - BT5 - - - - The Orby streets take their name after Orby the horse who won the 1907 Derby. He was owned by an Irish American politician – Boss Croker." } , { "id": 2951, "pageID": "59294", "title": "Orby Green", "url" : "orby-green", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Orby Green - - - - BT5 - - - - The Orby streets take their name after Orby the horse who won the 1907 Derby. He was owned by an Irish American politician – Boss Croker." } , { "id": 2952, "pageID": "59295", "title": "Orby Grove", "url" : "orby-grove", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Orby Grove - - - - BT5 - - - - Resolved- That the name Orby Grove be approved for a new street off Castlereagh Rd. on the property of the Blackinston-Houston Estates Co. (11th September 1934). Orby Park takes its name after the horse who won the 1907 Derby. He was owned by an Irish American politician – Boss Croker." } , { "id": 2953, "pageID": "59296", "title": "Orby Link", "url" : "orby-link", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Orby Link - - - - BT5 - - - - Orby Park takes its name after the horse who won the 1907 Derby. He was owned by an Irish American politician – Boss Croker." } , { "id": 2954, "pageID": "59297", "title": "Orby Mews", "url" : "orby-mews", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Orby Mews - - - - BT5 - - - - Orby Park takes its name after the horse who won the 1907 Derby. He was owned by an Irish American politician – Boss Croker." } , { "id": 2955, "pageID": "59298", "title": "Orby Parade", "url" : "orby-parade", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Orby Parade - - - - BT5 - - - - Resolved that the following street names be approved.- ...Orby Crescent, Orby Parade Orby Place for new streets off Orby Drive on the property of the Blakiston-Houston Estates Co. (8th May 1934). Orby Park takes its name after the horse who won the 1907 Derby. He was owned by an Irish American politician – Boss Croker." } , { "id": 2956, "pageID": "59299", "title": "Orby Park", "url" : "orby-park", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Orby Park - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved - That the name Orby Park be approved for a new street on the property of the Blakiston Houston Estate Co. off Castlereagh Road, and the name Coolgreany Park for a new street off Cavehill Road on the property of Messrs. J. & R. W. Taggart. (26th September 1933).
Orby Park takes its name after the horse who won the 1907 Derby. He was owned by an Irish American politician – Boss Croker.
" } , { "id": 2957, "pageID": "59300", "title": "Orby Place", "url" : "orby-place", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Orby Place - - - - BT5 - - - -Orby Place connects Castlereagh Road with Orby Drive but there are no properties that have Orby Place as an address.
Resolved that the following street names be approved.-...Orby Crescent, Orby Parade Orby Place for new streets off Orby Drive on the property of the Blakiston-Houston Estates Co.. (8th May 1934). Orby Place was called after the horse who won the 1907 Derby. He was owned by an Irish American politician – Boss Croker.
" } , { "id": 2958, "pageID": "59301", "title": "Orby Road", "url" : "orby-road", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Orby Road - - - - BT5 - - - -Orby Park takes its name after the horse who won the 1907 Derby. He was owned by an Irish American politician – Boss Croker.
At the request of Messrs. Blakiston-Houston Estate Co., it was. Resolved – That the name Manna Grove be substituted for the name Orby Crescent for a new thoroughfare on their property off Castlereagh Road. Resolved – That the name Orby Crescent be approved for a new street on the property of Messrs. Blakiston-Houston Estate Co. off Castlereagh Road. (12th February 1935).
The City surveyor reported further on the application of the Blakiston-Houston Estate Co. to have the name of a new street on their property off Castlereagh Road changed from Orby Crescent to Orby Road, and, as a majority of the owners of property on the road were in favour of the proposal, he recommended that the application be acceded to. Resolved - That the recommendation be adopted. (IC, 21st April 1936).
" } , { "id": 2959, "pageID": "59302", "title": "Orchard Close", "url" : "orchard-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2960, "pageID": "59303", "title": "Orchard Court", "url" : "orchard-court", "intro" : "Year approved: 1998", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1998 - - - - “A total of forty-three properties in Mertoun Park had been surveyed with the following results: 29 (68%) were in favour of the requested change of street name; 3 (7%) were against the requested change in street name; and 11 (25%) did not respond to the survey. The Head of Building Control pointed out that the percentage of property holders in favour of the requested name change exceeded the recommended majority, based on previous legislation and guide lines. The Council, in the past, had agreed to the renaming of streets or parts thereof and these were usually as a result of the development, road realignment or where the majority of property holders in favour exceeded 66%. After discussion in the matter the Committee approved the request to rename Mertoun Park as Orchard Court.” Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 20th April, 1998." } , { "id": 2961, "pageID": "59304", "title": "Orchard Lane", "url" : "orchard-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2962, "pageID": "59305", "title": "Orchard Street", "url" : "orchard-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1863-1864 lists Orchard Street. - Further Information - - from the top of Bentinck Street to Canning Street. A very short street with houses only on the north side. It backed onto shops on the south side of North Queen Street." } , { "id": 2963, "pageID": "59306", "title": "Orchardvale", "url" : "orchardvale", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2964, "pageID": "59307", "title": "Orchardville Avenue", "url" : "orchardville-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2965, "pageID": "59308", "title": "Orchardville Crescent", "url" : "orchardville-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2966, "pageID": "59309", "title": "Orchardville Gardens", "url" : "orchardville-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2967, "pageID": "59310", "title": "Oregon Gardens / Orkan Gardens (Ulster Scots)", "url" : "oregon-gardens", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1895", "content" : " - Oregon Gardens / Orkan Gardens (Ulster Scots) - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owners of property 6 new streets situate off Crumlin Road be named ‘Columba Street’, ‘Rosebank Street’, ‘Ohio Street’, ‘Oregon Street’, ‘Ottawa Street’, and ‘Montreal Street’, and a new street off London Road be named ‘Lismore Street’. (23rd October 1895). Columba Street is an error for Columbia Street.
Orkan Gairdens. This is an example of a bilingual street sign in English and Ulster Scots.
" } , { "id": 2968, "pageID": "59311", "title": "Orient Gardens / Gairdíní an Oirthir", "url" : "orient-gardens", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Orient Gardens / Gairdíní an Oirthir - - - - BT14 - - - -That on the application of the owners of the property in Lower Easton Street the Council be recommended to change the name of that street to Orient Gardens for the portion off the Cliftonville Road, and that the portion off Woodland Street be named Brookvale Street provided the cost of changing the street signs be paid by the owners of the property. Minutes, 30 November 1898.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in May 2024.
" } , { "id": 2969, "pageID": "59312", "title": "Orkney Street", "url" : "orkney-street", "intro" : "Year Name approved: 1901", "content" : " - - Year Name approved: 1901 - - - - That the on the application of the owner Mr James Tate two new streets on his property siutate off Tennent Street be named 'Orkney Street' and 'Acton Street'. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 3rd September 1901." } , { "id": 2970, "pageID": "59313", "title": "Orlock Square", "url" : "orlock-square", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2971, "pageID": "59314", "title": "Ormeau Avenue", "url" : "ormeau-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - Ormeau Avenue - - - - BT7 - - - -Ormeau Avenue, like Ormeau Road, takes its name from Ormeau House which was built for the second Marquis of Donegall, George Augustus Chichester. Ormeau is a French word, a derivative of orme, elm, meaning young elm.
The Fountain, then Belfast’s main reservoir, was near the Ormeau Baths, in the early 19th century, just off a bend of the Blackstaff River. Its junction with Cromac Street was known as Water Row in the mid 1800s. Ormeau Avenue was built by Belfast Corporation in the 1880s and had a considerable presence of linen companies. (Linen Quarter Document).
" } , { "id": 2972, "pageID": "59315", "title": "Ormeau Embankment", "url" : "ormeau-embankment", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 2973, "pageID": "59317", "title": "Ormiston Crescent", "url" : "ormiston-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -So called from Ormiston House, for many years the residence of Sir E.J. Harland, and later for many years the home of Lord Pirrie. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). It was built in 1865 by James Combe as a memorial to his father. It was sold to Campbell College in 1927 and then was acquired by the Police Authority in 1974.
Resolved That on the application of Messrs R J McConnell & Co., three new streets on their property situate off Upper Newtownards Road be named Ormiston Drive, Ormiston Crescent and Ormiston Parade. (3rd November 1914).
" } , { "id": 2974, "pageID": "59318", "title": "Ormiston Drive", "url" : "ormiston-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -So called from Ormiston House, for many years the residence of Sir E.J. Harland, and later for many years the home of Lord Pirrie. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). It was built in 1865 by James Combe as a memorial to his father. It was sold to Campbell College in 1927 and then was acquired by the Police Authority in 1974.
Resolved That on the application of Messrs R J McConnell & Co., three new streets on their property situate off Upper Newtownards Road be named Ormiston Drive, Ormiston Crescent and Ormiston Parade. (3rd November 1914).
" } , { "id": 2975, "pageID": "59319", "title": "Ormiston Gardens", "url" : "ormiston-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT6 - - - -That on the application of Dr Gibson and Mr Jas Hollywood a new street on their property situate off Upper Newtownards road be named Ormiston Gardens. (Improvement Committee, 7th May 1907).
The Committee again considered application, dated 26th ult., from Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart, Solicitors for the Blakiston-Houston Estate Company, that new streets on the above-mentioned estate be named Grand Parade, Ardpatrick Gardens, Blenheim Drive, Trigo Parade, Cicero Gardens, Pommern Parade, Ladas Drive, Ormonde Gardens and Donovan Parade. Resolved – That with the exception of Blenheim Drive the foregoing names be approved, and in the case of Blenheim Drive Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart be requested to submit another name for the Committee’s consideration, in view of the fact that a street having the name Blenheim Street is situated in another area of the city. (22nd July 1930).
So called from Ormiston House, for many years the residence of Sir E.J. Harland, and later for many years the home of Lord Pirrie. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). It was built in 1865 by James Combe as a memorial to his father. It was sold to Campbell College in 1927 and then was acquired by the Police Authority in 1974.
" } , { "id": 2976, "pageID": "59320", "title": "Ormiston Parade", "url" : "ormiston-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -So called from Ormiston House, for many years the residence of Sir E.J. Harland, and later for many years the home of Lord Pirrie. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). It was built in 1865 by James Combe as a memorial to his father. It was sold to Campbell College in 1927 and then was acquired by the Police Authority in 1974.
Resolved That on the application of Messrs R J McConnell & Co., three new streets on their property situate off Upper Newtownards Road be named Ormiston Drive, Ormiston Crescent and Ormiston Parade. (3rd November 1914).
" } , { "id": 2977, "pageID": "59321", "title": "Ormiston Park", "url" : "ormiston-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - So called from Ormiston House, for many years the residence of Sir E.J. Harland, and later for many years the home of Lord Pirrie. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). It was built in 1865 by James Combe as a memorial to his father. It was sold to Campbell College in 1927 and then was acquired by the Police Authority in 1974. " } , { "id": 2978, "pageID": "59322", "title": "Ormiston Square", "url" : "ormiston-square", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - So called from Ormiston House, for many years the residence of Sir E.J. Harland, and later for many years the home of Lord Pirrie. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). It was built in 1865 by James Combe as a memorial to his father. It was sold to Campbell College in 1927 and then was acquired by the Police Authority in 1974. " } , { "id": 2979, "pageID": "59323", "title": "Ormonde Avenue", "url" : "ormonde-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Ormonde Avenue is being mentioned in newspapers in 1937 and features in the 1939 Belfast Street Directory. " } , { "id": 2980, "pageID": "59324", "title": "Ormonde Crescent", "url" : "ormonde-crescent", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ormonde Crescent - - - - BT6 - - - - These Ormonde streets were called after the Duke of Westminster's Ormonde which won the Two Thousand Guineas in 1886, and the Derby the same year, when ridden by Fred Archer, the famous jockey, Ormonde won as well many other of the principal races in the years 1883-1887. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 2981, "pageID": "59325", "title": "Ormonde Gardens", "url" : "ormonde-gardens", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ormonde Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - - These Ormonde streets were called after the Duke of Westminster's Ormonde which won the Two Thousand Guineas in 1886, and the Derby the same year, when ridden by Fred Archer, the famous jockey, Ormonde won as well many other of the principal races in the years 1883-1887. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). “It is something of a coincidence that a district which in years lang syne was frequently spoken of as a site for a racecourse for Belfast should now be transformed from green fields to a suburban residential quarter, with such names as Ormonde Gardens, Ladas Drive, Grand Parade, Orby Drive, Pommern Parade, Cicero Gardens, Trigo Parade, Blenheim Drive, Donovan Parade, and Ardpatrick Gardens. With the disappearance of Houston's Wall on the Castlereagh Road and the erection of trim villas of divers designs, the locality has now a “Cliftonville” appearance. If the present building rate is maintained, in a few years the Bloomfield Road will be linked up with Ballynafeigh, with arteries running through the Castlereagh, Cregagh, and Ravenhill Roads.” In a section called HERE, THERE-WHERE? RANDOM NOTES AND NOTIONS. Ireland's Saturday Night - Saturday 03 September 1932." } , { "id": 2982, "pageID": "59326", "title": "Ormonde Park", "url" : "ormonde-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Off the Upper Lisburn Road." } , { "id": 2983, "pageID": "59327", "title": "Orpen Avenue", "url" : "orpen-avenue", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Orpen Avenue - - - - BT10 - - - -The Orpen streets were called after Sir William Newenham Montague Orpen, (27 November 1878 – 29 September 1931). Orpen was an Irish artist who worked mainly in London. He painted portraits for the well-to-do in society of that time, as well as self-portraits.
- Further information - - " } , { "id": 2984, "pageID": "59328", "title": "Orpen Drive", "url" : "orpen-drive", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Orpen Drive - - - - BT10 - - - -The Orpen streets were called after Sir William Newenham Montague Orpen, (27 November 1878 – 29 September 1931). Orpen was an Irish artist who worked mainly in London. He painted portraits for the well-to-do in society of that time, as well as self-portraits.
- Further information - - " } , { "id": 2985, "pageID": "59329", "title": "Orpen Park", "url" : "orpen-park", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Orpen Park - - - - BT10 - - - -The Orpen streets were called after Sir William Newenham Montague Orpen, (27 November 1878 – 29 September 1931). Orpen was an Irish artist who worked mainly in London. He painted portraits for the well-to-do in society of that time, as well as self-portraits.
- Further information - - " } , { "id": 2986, "pageID": "59330", "title": "Orpen Road", "url" : "orpen-road", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Orpen Road - - - - BT10 - - - -The Orpen streets were called after Sir William Newenham Montague Orpen, (27 November 1878 – 29 September 1931). Orpen was an Irish artist who worked mainly in London. He painted portraits for the well-to-do in society of that time, as well as self-portraits.
- Further information - - " } , { "id": 2987, "pageID": "59331", "title": "Osborne Drive", "url" : "osborne-drive", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Osborne Drive - - - - BT9 - - - -Although Osborne is common as a surname, this group of street-names between Lisburn Road and Malone Road (Osborne Park / Drive / Gardens / Place) is perhaps most likely to be ultimately derived from Osborne House, beloved home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight. The earliest use of the name in this neighbourhood of Belfast appears to have been for the Osborne Brick & Tile Works run by McLaughlin & Harvey, listed in the BPU Directory of 1868. By 1877 Osborne Terrace and Osborne Cottage were listed as residences on Lisburn Road. In the same year Osborne House and Osborne Villas were listed on Osborne Park, which is the earliest of the streets (BPU, 1877), whilst Osborne Gardens was named in 1905, shortly after Queen Victorias death in 1901.
Located in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, Osborne was built between 1845 and 1851 as a summer home and rural retreat. It was designed by Prince Albert in the style of an Italian renaissance palazzo. It is now open to visitors and is no longer a royal residence.
The use and re-use of such a name with royal associations fits into a pattern which is noticeable in this area of South Belfast, other examples being Windsor, Adelaide, Kensington, Chelsea, Marlborough, Sandringham, Balmoral, and Braemar.
Resolved that … on the application of Mr. Francis Curley the name Osborne Drive, be approved for a new street situate on his property, off Osborne Gardens. (10th March 1925).
Resolved – That on the application of Mr. Francis Curley the name Osborne Drive be approved for a new street on Mr. Curley’s property, situate off Lisburn Road. (9th August 1927)
- Further Information - -https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/
" } , { "id": 2988, "pageID": "59332", "title": "Osborne Gardens", "url" : "osborne-gardens", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1905", "content" : " - Osborne Gardens - - - - BT9 - - - -Although Osborne is common as a surname, this group of street-names between Lisburn Road and Malone Road (Osborne Park / Drive / Gardens / Place) is perhaps most likely to be ultimately derived from Osborne House, beloved home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight. The earliest use of the name in this neighbourhood of Belfast appears to have been for the Osborne Brick & Tile Works run by McLaughlin & Harvey, listed in the BPU Directory of 1868. By 1877 Osborne Terrace and Osborne Cottage were listed as residences on Lisburn Road. In the same year Osborne House and Osborne Villas were listed on Osborne Park, which is the earliest of the streets (BPU, 1877), whilst Osborne Gardens was named in 1905, shortly after Queen Victorias death in 1901.
Located in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, Osborne was built between 1845 and 1851 as a summer home and rural retreat. It was designed by Prince Albert in the style of an Italian renaissance palazzo. It is now open to visitors and is no longer a royal residence.
The use and re-use of such a name with royal associations fits into a pattern which is noticeable in this area of South Belfast, other examples being Windsor, Adelaide, Kensington, Chelsea, Marlborough, Sandringham, Balmoral, and Braemar.
That on the application of Mr William Crawford a new street on his property between Osborne Park and Cranmore Park be named Osborne Gardens. (Improvement Committee, 27th June 1905). The minutes of 30th May 1905 refer to William Crawford of Mount Randal.
- Further Information - -https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/
" } , { "id": 2989, "pageID": "59333", "title": "Osborne Park", "url" : "osborne-park", "intro" : "BT9; year first recorded: 1877", "content" : " - Osborne Park - - - - BT9 - - - -Although Osborne is common as a surname, this group of street-names between Lisburn Road and Malone Road (Osborne Park / Drive / Gardens / Place) is perhaps most likely to be ultimately derived from Osborne House, beloved home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight. The earliest use of the name in this neighbourhood of Belfast appears to have been for the Osborne Brick & Tile Works run by McLaughlin & Harvey, listed in the BPU Directory of 1868. By 1877 Osborne Terrace and Osborne Cottage were listed as residences on Lisburn Road. In the same year Osborne House and Osborne Villas were listed on Osborne Park, which is the earliest of the streets (BPU, 1877), whilst Osborne Gardens was named in 1905, shortly after Queen Victorias death in 1901.
Located in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, Osborne was built between 1845 and 1851 as a summer home and rural retreat. It was designed by Prince Albert in the style of an Italian renaissance palazzo. It is now open to visitors and is no longer a royal residence.
The use and re-use of such a name with royal associations fits into a pattern which is noticeable in this area of South Belfast, other examples being Windsor, Adelaide, Kensington, Chelsea, Marlborough, Sandringham, Balmoral, and Braemar.
- Further Information - -https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/
" } , { "id": 2990, "pageID": "59334", "title": "Osman Street / Sráid Osman", "url" : "osman-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Osman Street / Sráid Osman - - - - BT12 - - - - “Another fruitful source of names was the Russo-Turkish war of 1877, which indeed caused a district, for a time at any rate, to be named “Turkey”. There are:- Balkan Street, Belgrade Street, Bosnia Street, Plevna Street, Osman Street, Servia Street, and Sultan Street. Although Russia was finally successful, Osman Pasha's masterly defence of the Turkish army's entrenched camp at Plevna upset the Russian plan of campaign and retarded their final victory.” Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941. “The presence of Sultan Way, Sultan Square and Plevna Park in the vicinity are a strong indication that Osman Street has been named after Osman Pasha, an Ottoman military leader whose most famous battle occurred in the town of Plevna in modern day Bulgaria. There are a number of streets named after battle sites in the area.” © Northern Ireland Place-Name Project, QUB." } , { "id": 2991, "pageID": "59335", "title": "Oswald Park", "url" : "oswald-park", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Oswald Park - - - - BT12 - - - -Oswald Park, located in the Sandy Row area, came into being after Oswald Street (1892) was cleared in the early 1980s. Although this is speculative, it may well be part of the Sir Walter Scott theme which can be discerned in various parts of Belfast. Nearby are Matilda Avenue, Matilda Drive and Matilda Gardens, which replaced the earlier Matilda Street (1868). Matilda Rokeby and Oswald Wycliffe are characters in Scotts narrative poem Rokeby (1813). Oswalds son, Wilfrid Wycliffe, is in love with Matilda Rokeby.
That on the application of the owners, Messrs H. J. Scott and Co, a new street on their property situate off Bentham street and Matilda street be named Oswald Street. (Improvement Committee, 23 November 1892).
" } , { "id": 2992, "pageID": "59336", "title": "Ottawa Street", "url" : "ottawa-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1895", "content" : " - Ottawa Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owners of property 6 new streets situate off Crumlin Road be named ‘Columba Street’, ‘Rosebank Street’, ‘Ohio Street’, ‘Oregon Street’, ‘Ottawa Street’, and ‘Montreal Street’, and a new street off London Road be named ‘Lismore Street’. (23rd October 1895). Columba Street is an error for Columbia Street.
" } , { "id": 2993, "pageID": "59337", "title": "Oval Court", "url" : "oval-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Oval Street was previously called Dundrum Street.
That on the application of the owner Mr. John Ross three new streets on his property at Mersey Street be named Downpatrick Street, Dundrum Street, and Dunsford Street. (2nd April 1901).
" } , { "id": 2994, "pageID": "59338", "title": "Owenvale Mews / Eachlann Ghleann na hAbhann", "url" : "owenvale-mews", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Owenvale Mews / Eachlann Ghleann na hAbhann - - - - BT12 - - - -Owenvale Mews / Eachlann Ghleann na hAbhann is a short residential street laid out off Springfield Road / Springfield Park in west Belfast (BT12, Ballymurphy).
The name Owenvale Mews was formally approved by Belfast City Council under the Building Control street-naming procedure. The minute of the Health and Environmental Services Committee records:
The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets in the City which did not conflict with existing approved street names and to which the Royal Mail had no objection:
Proposed name: Owenvale Mews
Location: off Springfield Road / Springfield Park, BT12
Applicant: Kennedy Fitzgerald and Associates
(Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday 14 January 2002.)
The term Mews indicates a short, self-contained street within a housing development, rather than a principal through-route.
Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee minutes, Monday 14 January 2002, Building Control – Street Naming.
Owenvarragh Park off Andersonstown Outside Municipal Boundary. For the odd numbers Vacant ground 7 surnames with question marks after their names. For the even numbers 2-6. Houses being built. 8. Quinn, Michael G., accountant. Vacant ground. 1955 Belfast Street Directory. According to a local resident (January 2023) when this street was being developed in the early 1950s, the original plan had been to call it St Pancras Park. The contractor who was responsible for developing the street, Cornelius Ennis, who was the director of a company called Barnageera Limited objected and argued the street should be named Owenvarragh Park which would be more suitable for the local area. Owenvarra was known in Irish as Abhain Bheara meaning river of the staff. It is believed that the name Blackstaff comes from a primitive crossing formed from blackened beams of oak.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in April 2024.
" } , { "id": 2997, "pageID": "59341", "title": "Oxford Street", "url" : "oxford-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Oxford Street is featured in the 1854-1955 Belfast Street Directory. It begins with a listing for “Cattle Market”." } , { "id": 2998, "pageID": "59342", "title": "Pacific Avenue", "url" : "pacific-avenue", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Pacific Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - - Pacific Avenue “Oceanic avenue to Atlantic avenue” …After a few houses with the names of residents at number 7 there was the description: “Vacant” followed by “Houses in course of erection” The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1880" } , { "id": 2999, "pageID": "59343", "title": "Pakenham Mews", "url" : "pakenham-mews", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Pakenham Mews - - - - BT7 - - - -Like the older Pakenham Street, probably named after one of the Earls of Longford whose family name was Pakenham, mostly likely after William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford (1819-87). See Pakenham Street for further details.
" } , { "id": 3000, "pageID": "59344", "title": "Pakenham Street", "url" : "pakenham-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1868", "content" : " - Pakenham Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Probably named after one of the Earls of Longford whose family name is Pakenham, mostly likely after William Pakenham, 4th Earl of Longford (1819-87). The Pakenham family has had a connection with Co. Antrim since the mid-18th century, when Edward Michael Pakenham acquired Langford Lodge near Crumlin by his marriage to Catherine Rowley. The Pakenhams thus became significant landowners in this part of Co. Antrim.
Catherine Pakenham, daughter of the 2nd Baron Longford, married Arthur Wellesley (who would become 1st Duke of Welliongton) in 1806.
The earliest name in this sequence was Pakenham Place, but this consisted of two rows of houses on Dublin Road, listed in the 1841 edition of Martin’s Belfast Directory. The name Pakenham Street was approved on 01/10/1868 (Belfast Council Minutes, cited in IHTA xvii, 32). Patton states: developed in phases between 1860 and 1900. (Patton, p. 262).
This is one of a number of streets off Dublin Road which commemorate pro-Union peers. The group includes Salisbury, Ashburne, Ventry, Hartington and Apsley.
- Further Information - -http://glenavyhistory.com/parishes/killead-parish/langford-lodge/
" } , { "id": 3001, "pageID": "59345", "title": "Palace Gardens", "url" : "palace-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
As a project we are keen to develop and grow as we seek to provide information on every street name in Belfast from BT1 to BT15. Unfortunately as yet we do not have the information on the street you have just searched.
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" } , { "id": 3002, "pageID": "59346", "title": "Palestine Street", "url" : "palestine-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1894", "content" : " - Palestine Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Palestine is a territory in the Near East between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea.
The motivation for the street-name is explained by Marshall as follows: Holy Land: About 1890 Sir Robert J. McConnell, estate agent, and James Rea, a builder of small house property, went together on a trip to Egypt and Palestine. Upon their return James Rea commenced building on a still unoccupied portion of the Plains. With his Oriental tour fresh in mind he named some of the streets after places he had visited, viz. Carmel Street, Cairo Street, Damascus Street, Jerusalem Street, and Palestine Street. (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/01/1941).
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 19 December 1894 indicate the naming of two new streets off Rugby Avenue: Carmel Street and Palestine Street. Carmel Street Application of the owner: Mr Thomas Rea four new streets property situate off Agincourt Avenue: Carmel Street, Palestine Street, Jerusalem Street, Damascus Street. Minutes, TIC, 24th August, 1898 - these streets being continuations of streets already thus named.
" } , { "id": 3003, "pageID": "59347", "title": "Palmer Court", "url" : "palmer-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3004, "pageID": "59348", "title": "Palmer Street", "url" : "palmer-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1896", "content" : " - Palmer Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr. R. J. Dawson, three new streets on his property situate off Crumlin Road be named Palmer Street, Bray Street and Chief Street. (22nd April 1896).
" } , { "id": 3005, "pageID": "59349", "title": "Palmerston Park", "url" : "palmerston-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1959", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1959 - - - - This street gets its name from Lord Palmerston who was Secretary for Foreign Affairs in Queen Victoria's reign. He was also Prime Minister 1855-58 and 1859-65. On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application of messers F&S. Ferguson for permission to name a new street off Palmerston Rd, Palmerston Park. (16th June 1959)." } , { "id": 3006, "pageID": "59350", "title": "Palmerston Road", "url" : "palmerston-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That the Street off Holywood Road opposite Edgcumbe from Holywood Road to Station Road be named Palmerston Road it having been known by that name for years in the Rate Books and in the locality. (6th May 1902).
That Mr. D. J. Lindsay, of Ashburn, Strandtown, be informed, in reply to his application of 9th Inst. that the Committee have named the Street referred to Palmerston Road and do not see their way to vary it. (13th May 1902).
This street gets its name from Lord Palmerston who was Secretary for Foreign Affairs in Queen Victorias reign. He was also Prime Minister 1855-58 and 1859-65.
" } , { "id": 3007, "pageID": "59351", "title": "Pandora Streeet", "url" : "pandora-streeet", "intro" : "Year approved: 1893", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1893 - - - - That on the application of the owner Sir Daniel Dixon six new streets on his property situate off Blackstaff Road be named “Fortuna Street”, “Egreria Street” “Daphne Street”, “Pandora Street “Euterpe Street” and “Thalia Street”; four new streets off Beersbudge Road be named Flora Street”, “Foxglove Street”, “Heatherbell Street” and “Mayflower Street and two new streets off Woodstock Road be named “Redcar Street” “Mashona Street” and that he be requested to submit another name in lieu of “Killean Street” as there is already a street with an almost similar name in the City. (Town Improvement Committee, 25th October 1893) Pandora Street is named after the first mortal woman according to Greek myth, created by Hephaestus on the instructions of Zeus. Her name, Πανδώρα, derives from the Greek πᾶν, pān, meaning ‘all and δῶρον, dōron, meaning ‘gift.’ This could mean either ‘all-gifted,’ reflecting the many gifts given to her by the gods or ‘all-giving’ in something of an (sarcastic?) inversion of the myth, with her opening of a box – more accurately a jar, a change made by a textual mistake in the 16th century – ‘gifting’ many ills upon the world. Only ‘hope’ remained in the Pandoran box/jar, either in its genuine form or a more ‘deceptive expectation.’ (Hesiod, Work and Days 60-105). (CANI) - Further Information - - https://classicalassociationni.wordpress.com/2020/06/14/ancient-and-mythological-street-names-in-belfast/" } , { "id": 3008, "pageID": "59352", "title": "Pansy Street", "url" : "pansy-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1901", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1901 - - - - That on the application of the owner Mr. W. A. Maneely four new streets on property situate off Dee Street be named 'Lelia Street', 'Ina Street', 'Pansey Street' and 'Julia Street'. (Improvement Commmittee, 12th November 1901). The street name is now spelled - Pansy Street. " } , { "id": 3009, "pageID": "59353", "title": "Paris Street", "url" : "paris-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1879", "content" : " - Paris Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Resolved that the following names for three streets off Berlin St., next to Riga St., be approved of — Tobergill St., Brussels St., Paris St. (8 October 1879)
" } , { "id": 3010, "pageID": "59354", "title": "Park Avenue", "url" : "park-avenue", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - - -Mr. Davis and another gentleman attended in reference to changing the name of Park Avenue to Needham Street and suggested that the original name Sydenham Park Avenue be substituted, and they were informed that if an application to have the street so named be signed by all the owners of property and presented to the Committee, it will be carefully considered. (12th August 1902).
Memorial from the owners in the street hitherto known as Park Avenue ... [was] submitted and the consideration thereof deferred until the list of street names referred back from the Council comes up before the Committee again. ( 2nd September 1902).
Memorial read from owners of property in Park Av, Sydenham asking to have notice boards bearing the name Park Avenue erected in that street, and it was resolved that the application be granted. (14th May 1907).
" } , { "id": 3011, "pageID": "59355", "title": "Park Avenue Heights", "url" : "park-avenue-heights", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “Dixons Contractors have proposed Park Avenue Grove as their second choice and Park Avenue Court as their third choice. The reason for the proposed name Park Avenue Heights is that the site is elevated and sits at a height overlooking Belfast and Park Avenue is in keeping with the geography of the area”. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 7th June 2016)." } , { "id": 3012, "pageID": "59356", "title": "Park Grange", "url" : "park-grange", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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Letter read, dated 27th inst., from Mr. Fras R. Crotty on behalf of owners of property and residents in Park Parade, objecting to the change of the name of that street to Parkham Street, and referred to the Sub-Committee in charge of added area street names for consideration and report. (28th April 1908).
Moved by Councillor Irvine, seconded by Councillor Macartney, and Resolved — That the Council be recommended to sanction the reinstatement of the name Park Parade to the street off Ravenhill Road, on southern boundary of Ormeau Park, now called Parkham Street. (25th August 1908).
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" } , { "id": 3015, "pageID": "59359", "title": "Park Road", "url" : "park-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Councillor McClure attended with reference to the change of the name of Park Road to Parkham Street, and asked that the former name be re-instated, and was informed that his application would be considered by a Sub-Committee. (16th June 1908).
" } , { "id": 3016, "pageID": "59360", "title": "Parkend Street", "url" : "parkend-street", "intro" : "Year aproved: 1895", "content" : " - - Year aproved: 1895 - - - -On the application of the owners of property, it was resolved that a new street situate off Herbert Street, next Chatham Street, be named ‘Bonar Street’, and a new street situate off Parkside Street, be named ‘Parkend Street’. (27th November 1895).
" } , { "id": 3017, "pageID": "59361", "title": "Parker Street", "url" : "parker-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1884", "content" : " - Parker Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Belfast News-Letter - Friday 16 June 1882 contains a report from the Works Committee giving permission for John McMaster to put in water to four houses in Parker Street. According to the IHTA, Parker Street features on the OS map (1883-1884) and is named officlally in 1884 (minutes, 1st March 1884).
" } , { "id": 3018, "pageID": "59362", "title": "Parkgate Avenue", "url" : "parkgate-avenue", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1938", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1938 - - Parkgate Avenue - - - - -Resolved That the name Cotswold Park be disapproved for a new section in continuation of Parkgate Avenue and that Mr. W. J. Orr, owner of the property, be informed the new portion must be named Parkgate Avenue. (6th September 1938)
" } , { "id": 3019, "pageID": "59363", "title": "Parkgate Crescent", "url" : "parkgate-crescent", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Parkgate Crescent - - - - BT4 - - - -Resolved - That the undernoted names for new streets be approved - ...Parkgate Parade, Parkgate Drive, Parkgate Crescent, Parkgate Gardens for new streets off Mersey Street, on the property of Mr. Thomas Whiteside. ... (17th December 1935).
" } , { "id": 3020, "pageID": "59364", "title": "Parkgate Drive", "url" : "parkgate-drive", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Parkgate Drive - - - - BT4 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3022, "pageID": "59366", "title": "Parkgate Parade", "url" : "parkgate-parade", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Parkgate Parade - - - - BT4 - - - -Resolved - That the undernoted names for new streets be approved - ...Parkgate Parade, Parkgate Drive, Parkgate Crescent, Parkgate Gardens for new streets off Mersey Street, on the property of Mr. Thomas Whiteside. ... (17th December 1935).
" } , { "id": 3023, "pageID": "59367", "title": "Parklands", "url" : "parklands", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -
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" } , { "id": 3024, "pageID": "59368", "title": "Parkmore Street", "url" : "parkmore-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1938", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1886 - - - -That on the application of Messrs H and J Martin two new streets off Ormeau Road be called Parkmore Street and Haywood Avenue as shown on plan submitted. (24th March 1886). Resolved- That the name Parkmore Street be approved for a portion of street connecting Parkmore Street with Somerset Street, on the property of Martin Estates Co., Ltd, the portion of the said street having been known formerly as Somerset Street. (5th April 1938)
" } , { "id": 3025, "pageID": "59369", "title": "Parkmount Close", "url" : "parkmount-close", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1889", "content" : " - Parkmount Close - - - - BT15 - - - -Situated off Parkmount Street, in turn off North Queen Street, and probably named from Parkmount, originally built for the 1st Earl of Donegall. In his article When The Shore Road Was A Rural Retreat, Joe Baker reports that Parkmount had a fine timbered demesne of over 100 acres extending up to the Antrim Road… It was situated in the townland of Low-Wood, north of Skegoneill. The house came to the Cairns family in 1796. Later it was the seat of John Mc Neile Esqr., a banker, sketched by Joseph Molloy, in Belfast Scenery (1832).
This house was located further out the Antrim Road beyond Fortwilliam, and Parkmount Road, also named from it, is in this locality. Given the distance from Parkmount Close to the former site of the house, we must also consider the possibility that the name alludes to the nearby Alexandra Park.
Hugh Cairns was the first owner of the adjoining demesne of Parkmount, which he acquired in 1796. He died in 1808, and soon after Parkmount was advertised for sale. Benns History of Belfast.
Application of Mr R.J. McConnell two new streets off York Road be named Parkmount Street and Seaview Street (Town Improvement Committee, 5th June 1889).
- Further Information - - The Chichesters had their land at Stranmillis and Woodburn under the plough, and cattle and sheep grazed on their fenced pastures at the Old Park and the New Park (Parkmount) and on the slopes of Squire's Hill and the Blacky Mountain. (Bardon, p20)" } , { "id": 3026, "pageID": "59370", "title": "Parkmount Gardens", "url" : "parkmount-gardens", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1932", "content" : " - Parkmount Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - -Resolved - That the name Parkmount Gardens be approved for a new street on the property of Messrs. H. & J. Martin Ltd., situated off Donegall Park Avenue. (24 May 1932).
On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the street names recommended by the Estates Committee on 25th March last in respect to Edenvale and Parkmount Estates as follows: Edenvale: Edenvale Crescent, Edenvale Park, Edenvale Gardens. Parkmount: - Parkmount Parade, Parkmount Terrace, Parkmount Place, Parkmount Lane, Parkmount Way, Parkmount Pass, Parkmount Gardens (continuation of) Innisfayle Pass, Innisfayle Gardens (continuation of). (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1948).
Hugh Cairns was the first owner of the adjoining demesne of Parkmount, which he acquired in 1796. He died in 1808, and soon after Parkmount was advertised for sale. Benns History of Belfast.
" } , { "id": 3027, "pageID": "59371", "title": "Parkmount Lane", "url" : "parkmount-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the street names recommended by the Estates Committee on 25th March last in respect to Edenvale and Parkmount Estates as follows: Edenvale: Edenvale Crescent, Edenvale Park, Edenvale Gardens. Parkmount: - Parkmount Parade, Parkmount Terrace, Parkmount Place, Parkmount Lane, Parkmount Way, Parkmount Pass, Parkmount Gardens (continuation of) Innisfayle Pass, Innisfayle Gardens (continuation of). (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1948). Hugh Cairns was the first owner of the adjoining demesne of Parkmount, which he acquired in 1796. He died in 1808, and soon after Parkmount was advertised for sale. Benn's History of Belfast. " } , { "id": 3028, "pageID": "59372", "title": "Parkmount Parade", "url" : "parkmount-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - -Hugh Cairns was the first owner of the adjoining demesne of Parkmount, which he acquired in 1796. He died in 1808, and soon after Parkmount was advertised for sale. Benns History of Belfast.
On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the street names recommended by the Estates Committee on 25th March last in respect to Edenvale and Parkmount Estates as follows: Edenvale: Edenvale Crescent, Edenvale Park, Edenvale Gardens. Parkmount: - Parkmount Parade, Parkmount Terrace, Parkmount Place, Parkmount Lane, Parkmount Way, Parkmount Pass, Parkmount Gardens (continuation of) Innisfayle Pass, Innisfayle Gardens (continuation of). (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1948).
" } , { "id": 3029, "pageID": "59373", "title": "Parkmount Road", "url" : "parkmount-road", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - -Resolved That Mr Robert S. Allen of Antrim Road be informed on behalf of the Memorialists that the Committee do not see their way to name the street off Antrim Road leading to Donegall Park Parkmount Avenue as it is not of the width required for the term Avenue and that he be requested to submit another name. (2nd February 1898).
Resolved, That on the application of the owners Messrs R. S. Allen & others, two new streets on their property situate off Antrim Road near Parkmount, be named Parkmount Road and Innisfayle Road. TIC, 16th February 1898.
The Belfast Directory for 1887 lists Henry, H. McNeile, J.P., Parkmount House, Shore Road.
Letter read dated 4th December from Mr. James Connell asking that the name Parkmount Road be altered to Brooklyn Road or Avenue, and the matter was referred to the Surveyor for report. (11th December 1900).
Resolved that the owners of property be informed that the Committee do not see their way to change the name of Parkmount Road to Brooklyn Avenue. (18th December 1900).
" } , { "id": 3030, "pageID": "59374", "title": "Parkmount Street", "url" : "parkmount-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1889", "content" : " - Parkmount Street - - - - BT15 - - - -
Situated off North Queen Street and probably named from Parkmount, originally built for the 1st Earl of Donegall. In his article When The Shore Road Was A Rural Retreat, Joe Baker reports that Parkmount had a fine timbered demesne of over 100 acres extending up to the Antrim Road… It was situated in the townland of Low-Wood, north of Skegoneill. The house came to the Cairns family in 1796. Later it was the seat of John Mc Neile Esqr., a banker, sketched by Joseph Molloy, in Belfast Scenery (1832).
This house was located further out the Antrim Road beyond Fortwilliam, and Parkmount Road, also named from it, is in this locality. Given the distance from Parkmount Street to the former site of the house, we must also consider the possibility that the name alludes to the nearby Alexandra Park.
Hugh Cairns was the first owner of the adjoining demesne of Parkmount, which he acquired in 1796. He died in 1808, and soon after Parkmount was advertised for sale. Benns History of Belfast.
That, on the application of Mr R. J. McConnell, two new streets off York Road be named Parkmount Street and Seaview Street. (5 June 1889).
" } , { "id": 3031, "pageID": "59375", "title": "Parkmount Terrace", "url" : "parkmount-terrace", "intro" : "Year approved: 1948", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1948 - - - - On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the street names recommended by the Estates Committee on 25th March last in respect to Edenvale and Parkmount Estates as follows: Edenvale: Edenvale Crescent, Edenvale Park, Edenvale Gardens. Parkmount: - Parkmount Parade, Parkmount Terrace, Parkmount Place, Parkmount Lane, Parkmount Way, Parkmount Pass, Parkmount Gardens (continuation of) Innisfayle Pass, Innisfayle Gardens (continuation of). (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1948). Hugh Cairns was the first owner of the adjoining demesne of Parkmount, which he acquired in 1796. He died in 1808, and soon after Parkmount was advertised for sale. Benn's History of Belfast. " } , { "id": 3032, "pageID": "59376", "title": "Parkmount Way", "url" : "parkmount-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of the street names recommended by the Estates Committee on 25th March last in respect to Edenvale and Parkmount Estates as follows: Edenvale: Edenvale Crescent, Edenvale Park, Edenvale Gardens. Parkmount: - Parkmount Parade, Parkmount Terrace, Parkmount Place, Parkmount Lane, Parkmount Way, Parkmount Pass, Parkmount Gardens (continuation of) Innisfayle Pass, Innisfayle Gardens (continuation of). (Improvement Committee, 20th April 1948). Hugh Cairns was the first owner of the adjoining demesne of Parkmount, which he acquired in 1796. He died in 1808, and soon after Parkmount was advertised for sale. Benn's History of Belfast. " } , { "id": 3033, "pageID": "59377", "title": "Parkside Gardens", "url" : "parkside-gardens", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1924", "content" : " - Parkside Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - -Resolved that on the application of Mr John Thompson, the street marked C on the sketch be named Parkside Street. (Improvement Committee, 30th July 1890).
That Mr Seeds of 110 Royal Avenue be informed in reply to his application to name a new street off Parkside Street Colbrook Avenue or Colbrook Gardens that the application should be made on the usual form and signed by all interested owners. (13th October 1897).
This street was named for its proximity to Alexandra Park. See street name Alexandra Avenue for more details.
Submitted memorial by the owners & occupiers of houses in Parkside Street to have the street re-named Parkside Gardens when the re-numbering of the street has been carried out.
Resolved: That the application be acceded to and the name of the thoroughfare changed to Parkside Gardens. (8th July 1924)
That on the application of Mr James Ross two new streets on his property off Oldpark Road be named Parkview Street and Glenview Street. (TIC, 26th October1885).
" } , { "id": 3035, "pageID": "59379", "title": "Parkville Court", "url" : "parkville-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3036, "pageID": "59380", "title": "Pasadena Gardens", "url" : "pasadena-gardens", "intro" : " BT5; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Pasadena Gardens - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved that the name ‘Pasadena Gardens’ be approved for a new street off Upper Newtownards Road on the property of Mr. W. J. Orr. (IC, 7th April 1936).
Origin of name: Almost certainly inspired by Pasadena, California. In the 1930s Belfast Corporation approved a wave of new suburban Gardens streets, and developers often chose exotic or international names to lend glamour and modern appeal. The choice of Pasadena reflects this trend of borrowing American names.
Street naming context: Pasadena Gardens sits alongside Astoria Gardens, named after the neighbouring Astoria Cinema (opened 1935), itself echoing the famous Astoria in New York. Together, the two streets illustrate a 1930s East Belfast pattern of using cinematic and American-themed names in new suburban cul-de-sacs. Nearby, streets like Grand Parade (1932) reflect another contemporary naming theme (racehorses, linked to Orby and Derby winners). Older roads like Belmont Church Road (1900) and Ormiston estate avenues show the pre-1930s framework into which these new Gardens developments were inserted.
Notes: The Knock Telephone Exchange, which opened in 1935, was located at No. 1 Pasadena Gardens, confirming the street’s rapid build-out. Classified ads and directories from the late 1930s show houses already occupied, cementing Pasadena Gardens as a product of the mid-1930s suburban expansion of Ballyhackamore.
Sources:
– Belfast City Council Improvement Committee minutes, 7 April 1936 (street name approval)
– Belfast Street Directory, late 1930s and 1943 (listings for Pasadena Gardens)
– Belfast Telegraph, 29 June 1937 (classifieds referencing Pasadena Gardens, near Astoria Cinema)
– History of Astoria Cinema, Upper Newtownards Road (opened 1935; street named after it)
– Telephone Exchange records, Knock Exchange opening 1935 (located at 1 Pasadena Gardens)
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" } , { "id": 3040, "pageID": "59384", "title": "Paxton Street", "url" : "paxton-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Paxton Street Following an appeal on Twitter, @wave_wisdom suggested the street might be called after Scottish Minister, Rev George Paxton (2 April 1762 – 9 April 1837). He later became Professor of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh. Paxton Street occurs in the 1877 Belfast Street Directory. Wave_Wisdom gave examples of other streets with a religious connotation in the same area." } , { "id": 3041, "pageID": "59385", "title": "Pearl Court", "url" : "pearl-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3042, "pageID": "59386", "title": "Pearl Street", "url" : "pearl-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1894", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1894 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs R. J. McConnell & Co., 5 new streets on their property situate off My Lady’s Road be named ‘Pearl Street’, ‘Emerald Street’, ‘Cherryville Street’, ‘Sherwood Street’ and Eversleigh Street. (12th December 1894).
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" } , { "id": 3045, "pageID": "59389", "title": "Pembroke Street", "url" : "pembroke-street", "intro" : "Between 1901-1907", "content" : " - - Between 1901-1907 - - - - Pembroke Street had previously been called Premier Street. McCready believes Pembroke Street in Dublin takes its name from 11th Earl of Pembroke. Is there a possible connection with a later earl, possibly 14th Earl of Pembroke Sidney Herbert 1853-1913? " } , { "id": 3046, "pageID": "59390", "title": "Penge Gardens", "url" : "penge-gardens", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Penge Gardens - - - - BT9 - - - -Read letter, dated 15th inst., from the Lagan Vale Estate Brick & Terra Cotta Works, Ltd., renewing their application for the approval of proposed names of new streets on their property situate off Stranmillis Road. The Committee having re-considered the matter, it was resolved – That the names submitted be approved, viz., Sharman Road, Lucerne Parade, Prince Edward Park, Geneva Gardens, and Penge Gardens. (16th June 1925)
" } , { "id": 3047, "pageID": "59391", "title": "Penrose Street", "url" : "penrose-street", "intro" : "BT7; year first recorded: 1885", "content" : " - Penrose Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Penrose Street (BT7) is a short residential road off Agincourt Avenue in the Botanic/Cromac district of south Belfast. It first appears in council records in May 1885 when the Works Committee authorised water supplies for five new houses there, and by 1890 it was listed as an intersecting side‑street beside the Belfast Bowling Green.
Place‑name researchers suggest two possible origins for the name. One theory is that it honours George and William Penrose of Waterford, founders of the Penrose Glass House (later Waterford Crystal) in 1783. Another is that it belongs to a cluster of nearby streets named after Royal Navy admirals—Cadogan Street, Collingwood Avenue/Road and Curzon Street—implying a tribute to Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Vinicombe Penrose (1759-1830), Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet. Given that these four names form a tight themed cluster, Penrose Street is almost certainly named after Vice-Admiral Penrose. The surname Penrose comes from a Brittonic place‑name meaning head of the heath, found in Cornwall and Wales.
Penrose Street lies adjacent to the Holy Land of biblical‑themed streets (Cairo, Damascus, Jerusalem, etc.) that were laid out in the 1890s after builder James Rea and estate agent Sir Robert J. McConnell returned from a trip to Palestine, yet it predates that development and was not part of their naming scheme. The building firm H. & J. Martin erected some of the earliest houses on the street and had a yard nearby; while they also repaired Cork’s Penrose Quay in the early 1880s, there is no evidence this influenced the naming of the Belfast street.
Sources
[1] Belfast corporation Works Committee minutes, 29 May 1885, showing approval for water connections to five houses on Penrose Street built by H. & J. Martin, and the 1890 Belfast Street Directory listing Penrose Street intersecting Agincourt Avenue craigantlet486.org lennonwylie.co.uk.
[2] Northern Ireland Place‑Name Project, North & South Belfast (2007), entry for Penrose Street explaining the possible origins (Penrose brothers or Rear‑Admiral Sir Charles Penrose) and the Brittonic place‑name derivation static1.squarespace.com.
[3] Northern Ireland Place‑Name Project, description of the Holy Land streets and the role of James Rea and Sir Robert J. McConnell in naming them static1.squarespace.com.
[4] 1901 Belfast Street Directory, listing H. & J. Martin Ltd.s yard near Cadogan Street lennonwylie.co.uk.
[5] Craigantlet Masonic Lodge (Galwally House) history, outlining H. & J. Martins role in major building projects and general company history craigantlet486.org.
It is very likely this street was called after Hugh Percy, the third Duke of Northumberland, who was Lord Lieutenant in Ireland 1829-1830. The committee had approved of Messrs. John Alexander & Co. Naming a new street leading from Shankhill Road to the Falls Road paralleled to Dover Street and Northumberland Street, Percy Street, also two cross streets running from Morpeth Street into said street, Kendal Street, and Tyne Street respectively.Ulster Examiner and Northern Star - Thursday 02 April 1868. Percy Street which was named by Belfast Corporation in 1868, Northumberland Street is close by. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1858-1859 lists several addresses for Northumberland Street with some vacant ground.
The Irish language form only applies to part of the street.
" } , { "id": 3050, "pageID": "59394", "title": "Pernau Street", "url" : "pernau-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1877", "content" : " - Pernau Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Now known as Pärnu, Pernau is the German name and the name formerly used in English for a city in SW Estonia. The reason for the choice of name is unclear, but Pernau Street fits into a pattern of names from Eastern and Central Europe in this part of Shankill, along with Riga Street, Moscow Street (now largely replaced by Crimea Court), Berlin Street, Nassau Street and Huss Street (now replaced by Huss Row). This group is distinct from those names which commemorate the Crimean War.
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/place/Parnu
" } , { "id": 3051, "pageID": "59395", "title": "Perry Court", "url" : "perry-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee 29 July 1880 indicate the naming of a “new” street off Prim Street, Perry Street. Whilst the name of Perry Street doesn’t exist, Perry Court still does." } , { "id": 3052, "pageID": "59396", "title": "Peters Hill", "url" : "peters-hill", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - On July 6. 1768. Arthur, Earl of Donegall. made a grant of a parcel of ground in the town of Belfast, on the north side of the street commonly called Carrickfergus Peter's Hill, quoted by Bardon pp33-34. has had its name attributed to one Peter Alexander who kept a Farmers' and Cabmens' inn, which is said to have originally stood, on the present site of the Peter's Hill Public Baths, Peter, however, passed to his rest in 1733, so that the origin of the name remains in obscurity. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 3053, "pageID": "59397", "title": "Phennick Drive", "url" : "phennick-drive", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Phennick Drive - - - - BT10 - - - -Named after Phennick Point, a promontory on the N side of Ardglass Harbour, Co. Down. Phennick Drive forms part of the theme of Ulster headlands in this neighbourhoood of Finaghy.
- Further Information - -Ardglass Harbour - geograph.org.uk - Eric Jones, 2007 (Phennick Point in background)
" } , { "id": 3054, "pageID": "59398", "title": "Picardy Avenue", "url" : "picardy-avenue", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Picardy Avenue - - - - BT6 - - - - Picardy Avenue called after a battle during World War I (22-26 September 1914)." } , { "id": 3055, "pageID": "59399", "title": "Pilot Place", "url" : "pilot-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3056, "pageID": "59400", "title": "Pilot Street", "url" : "pilot-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1830, but first named in 1837", "content" : " - Pilot Street - - - - BT1 - - - -This is a side street off Garmoyle Street, named after the master seamen who led or steered large vessels in and out of the harbour. It was named in 1837 but existed at least as early as 1830. The BPU Directory for 1852 states that there were no less than 39 pilots working in the harbour.
" } , { "id": 3057, "pageID": "59401", "title": "Pim Street", "url" : "pim-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1887", "content" : " - Pim Street - - - - BT15 - - - -That the York Street Spinning Company be informed that Mr Wilson applied to have a new street off the Antrim Road named Jubilee Street that the Committee did not think it is a suitable name for that street, that in opposition to the Committees wish Mr Wilson named and advertised the street as Jubilee Street and the Committee do not see any reason to alter their opinion, and must request owners to submit another name. (6th April 1887).
the Council be recommended to name the new street off the Antrim Road, on the property of Mr. Robt. Wilson, Mulholland Street. (27th April 1887)
The committee recommend the Council to name the new street off the east side of Duncairn Street ‘Mulholland Street. Belfast News-Letter, 3 May 1887.
JOTTINGS
There has been a storm in a teapot over the enforced substitution of ‘Mulholland Street’ for ‘Jubilee Street.’ The latter is to be retained for more aristocratic quarters. Could absurdity carry us further? I thought the Town Clerk was too practical to bother himself about street nomenclature, and condescend to be a party to the tomfoolery of the thousand-and-one people who have Jubilee on the brain.
— Ulster Echo, 6 May 1887.
Who selects the names of the streets of Belfast? This question is one of some importance. We do not do here as in Dublin. We do not attempt to alter the names of well known streets as the Lord Mayor and the Dublin Corporation do for political objects. Belfast is a very loyal town, if not always so law-abiding as it ought to be.
The names of the Belfast streets generally are significant of loyalty, patriotism, or originality. We have two or three Victoria Streets: we were very nearly having another when some Town Council official—it was not the then Mayor—decided on calling our newest and most handsome thoroughfare Royal Avenue, though an avenue is generally suggestive of trees, and, notwithstanding the most praiseworthy efforts of the Borough Surveyor to provide us with boulevards after the Parisian fashion, there are no trees in Royal Avenue.
The name is an absurd misnomer, whoever suggested it, and nobody, not even the Town Clerk and Solicitor, who knows so much and who does so much, is desirous of claiming the honour. Mr. Robert Wilson is a loyal man. He has built a new street in Belfast, and thought that he had a right to name it Jubilee Street. Why not? This is the year of jubilees, and the Belfast Town Council is a loyal, and therefore a jubilee body.
But the Town Council, through some of its officials, especially of the Improvement Committee, objected to the title of Jubilee Street. No reason was given why Mr. Wilson should not call his street Jubilee Street. But one of their officials, Mr. Robert Girvin, was, it seems, sent to pull down Mr. Wilson’s board with the name Jubilee Street upon it at five o’clock in the morning. Such an important official of the Town Council could not condescend to be very particular, and in pulling down the board with the name Jubilee Street upon it he damaged the wall. Hence an action was brought in the Summons Court yesterday against Mr. Girvin. He has been condemned to pay a fine and costs, which have been raised to allow of an appeal.
Mr. Girvin was accompanied in his raid by a man named Mulholland, and it seems that he or somebody else had decided, without consulting Mr. Wilson, that the street should be called Mulholland Street. This is the way such things are done in Belfast. Who is to pay the expense of the appeal on this great question? Who does name the Belfast streets?
Northern Whig — Saturday 14 May 1887
Mr E. W. Pim attended as to Mulholland Street, having taken a shop at the corner of the street, he would be glad if an arrangement could be come to about the name, and he was informed, that the Council had approved of the name, but that if another one than Jubilee was submitted the application would be favourably considered. (27th July 1887).
On the application of the owners of property your Committee recommend that the name of Mulholland Street be changed to Pim Street, and the name of Castleton Avenue to Jubilee Avenue. Northern Whig, Tuesday 02 August 1887.
Robert Wilson, a builder, who came to Belfast from Lame, whether without consulting the City Council or against their wishes, named a street off Duncairn Street as the Antrim Road was known in those days as Jubilee Street, in commemoration of Queen Victoria’s Jubilee. The Council refused to ratify the name as there was already a Jubilee Terrace, but Wilson persisted. The authorities had the offending name removed and put up ‘Pim Street instead, from Pim Bros, grocers, High Street, who at that time had a branch shop on the comer. This squabble between the builder and the Council created a lot of amusement throughout the city, and the enterprising builder was ever afterwards known as Jubilee Wilson. The name Pim Street appears first in the Directory of 1892.
" } , { "id": 3058, "pageID": "59402", "title": "Pims Avenue", "url" : "pims-avenue", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Pims Avenue - - - - BT4 - - - -Key facts
Likely named after George Clibborn Pim (1807–1882)
Belfast Quaker merchant, senior partner in George C. Pim & Co., corn and flour merchants, Donegall Quay
Resident of Evelyn Lodge, Strandtown
Evelyn Lodge stood between today’s Pim’s Avenue and Sydenham Drive
Pim died 30 January 1882 at Moyallon, Co. Down
Pim’s Avenue was established and occupied by 1901 (Belfast/Ulster Street Directory)
George Clibborn Pim was a prominent Belfast Quaker merchant of the nineteenth century. His firm, George C. Pim & Co., traded in corn and flour from Donegall Quay, acted as shipping agents for the Black Ball Line of transatlantic packet ships, and later expanded into marine and life insurance.
He was respected in the city’s mercantile and Quaker communities. The Belfast News-Letter obituary in February 1882 praised his ability, amiability, and generosity.
For many years Pim lived at Evelyn Lodge, a villa in Strandtown shown on mid-nineteenth-century maps, lying between what are now Pim’s Avenue and Sydenham Drive. Following his death, Evelyn Lodge and its grounds were developed for housing, and by 1901 Pim’s Avenue was already established and occupied by tradesmen and their families.
It seems highly probable that Pim’s Avenue was named after George C. Pim, given the villa’s location and his prominence. Yet we cannot be absolutely certain: street names sometimes honoured landowners, developers, or other figures whose names are now obscure. The close association between Evelyn Lodge and Pim, however, makes the connection a strong one.
Sources
Belfast News-Letter, 2 February 1882 (obituary of George C. Pim)
Belfast Street Directory, 1868 (entry: Pim, George C., Evelyn Lodge, Strandtown)
Lennon Wylie: Belfast Street Directories (business addresses for George C. Pim & Co.)
Ordnance Survey maps, mid-19th century (Evelyn Lodge location)
Belfast/Ulster Street Directory, 1901 (Pim’s Avenue listed with residents)
Friends’ Burial Ground, Moyallon (headstone inscription, George Clibborn Pim, d. 1882)
An application of Mr. John Browne to name the new street of Blackstaff Road • ‘Matilda Street, also the new street off Donegall Pass Pine Street, was granted. (Belfast News-Letter - Tuesday 02 June 1868).
There is a cluster of streets off Donegall Pass which were named after trees: Elm Street, Oak Way, Pine Way, Walnut Street/Court/Mews.
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" } , { "id": 3065, "pageID": "59409", "title": "Pinkerton Walk", "url" : "pinkerton-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Pinkerton Walk was named Pinkerton after a local mill owning family. The name of this street was accepted by the Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 11 April 1967." } , { "id": 3066, "pageID": "59410", "title": "Pirrie Lane", "url" : "pirrie-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - Pirrie Lane - - - - BT6 - - - -This street was called after William James Pirrie who was chairman of Harland and Wolff shipyard between 1895 to 1924. He was also Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1896 to 1897.
" } , { "id": 3067, "pageID": "59411", "title": "Pirrie Park Gardens", "url" : "pirrie-park-gardens", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Pirrie Park Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -This street was called after William James Pirrie who was chairman of Harland and Wolff shipyard between 1895 to 1924. He was also Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1896 to 1897. It had previously been called Ardenlee Gardens.
The City Surveyor submitted letter, dated 20th ult. from Mr. Bruce Campbell, 11 Ardenlee Gardens, on behalf of the owners of property in the portion of Ardenlee Gardens between Ardenlee Avenue and the Methodist College Sports Grounds (Pirrie Park), requesting that as it is proposed to re-number that portion of the thoroughfare, the name be changed to Pirrie Park Gardens. The Committee were informed that all the owners of property on the portion of the thoroughfare concerned had signed the request for the change of name, and it was. Resolved – That the request be acceded to. (8th October 1935).
- Further Information - - https://www.dib.ie/biography/pirrie-william-james-a7357" } , { "id": 3068, "pageID": "59412", "title": "Pirrie Park Manor", "url" : "pirrie-park-manor", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 2008", "content" : " - - - This street was called after William James Pirrie who was chairman of Harland and Wolff shipyard between 1895 to 1924. He was also Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1896 to 1897. Pirrie Park Manor Off Broughton Gardens, BT6, Adjacent to Pirrie Park Gardens was proposed by Quinn Design Associates and accepted at the Health & Environmental Services Committee on 7th May 2008. - - BT6 - - Further Information - - https://www.dib.ie/biography/pirrie-william-james-a7357" } , { "id": 3069, "pageID": "59413", "title": "Pirrie Road", "url" : "pirrie-road", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1927", "content" : " - Pirrie Road - - - - BT4 - - Further Information - -
Resolved – That on the application of Mr. Joseph McMaster the following names be approved for new streets on his property situate off Belmont and Wandsworth Roads and Hawthornden Road: – Pirrie Parade, Kin-Edar Crescent, Hawthornden Park, Knocklofty Park, Knocktern Gardens, and Belmont Drive. (14th December 1926).
Submitted letter, dated 12th inst., from Mr. T. M. Heron, Solicitor, forwarding application by Mr. Joseph McMaster to have the name of street on his property at Ormiston, situate off Belmont Road, changed from Pirrie Parade to Pirrie Road. The Committee approved of the suggested alteration. (17th May 1927)
This street was called after William James Pirrie who was chairman of Harland and Wolff shipyard between 1895 to 1924. He was also Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1896 to 1897.
- Further information - -https://www.dib.ie/biography/pirrie-william-james-a7357
" } , { "id": 3070, "pageID": "59414", "title": "Pitt Place", "url" : "pitt-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -The 1868 Belfast Street Directory makes no reference to Pitt Street whereas in The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877 there are 30 addresses listed. Pitt Street no longer exists. Pitt Place is mentioned in the 1880 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory indicating it has a number of small houses’. Pitt Street and Pitt Place may have been called after William Pitt the Younger (28 May 1759 – 23 January 1806) who was the youngest and last prime minister of Great Britain (before the Acts of Union 1800) and then first prime minister of the United Kingdom (of Great Britain and Ireland) as of January 1801. The nearby Dr Pitt Memorial Park is named in honour of a local GP Dr John Pitt who gave dedicated service to the people of the area. Pitt Place Off Newtownards Road BT4 was proposed by Harry Rolston Architect and accepted by the Health & Environmental Services Committee on 8th October, 2008.
That the new street off Pitt Street be named Loughview Street.
(3 August 1881)
That on the application of the owner, Mr. Robert Law, a new street on his property situate off Loughview Street be named Roxburgh Street. (14th September 1892). Loughview Street was in the vicinity of what would become Pitt Place.
" } , { "id": 3071, "pageID": "59415", "title": "Pittsburg Street", "url" : "pittsburg-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1899", "content" : " - Pittsburg Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Pittsburgh is the second largest city (after Philadelphia) in the state of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. It was named after William Pitt (Pitt the Elder), 1st Earl of Chatham, who was Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1766-68. Pittsburgh developed as a centre of steel production in the mid-19th century. The name of the NFL team, Pittsburgh Steelers, is a reminder of the city’s best known industry. However, in the 1980s steel production in the U.S.A. collapsed and Pittsburgh was particularly badly affected. This is why it is now regarded as part of the Rust Belt in the north-eastern part of the U.S.A.
In 1875 Andrew Carnegie, the renowned Scottish-born industrialist, established a steel-works at North Braddock near Pittsburgh. Carnegie’s fortune grew and he was unstinting in his support of educational and cultural institutions. In Belfast alone, he funded the construction of no less than three libraries on Falls Road, Donegall Road and at Oldpark. One of Pittsburgh’s universities, the Carnegie Mellon University, bears his name, as well of that of brothers Andrew and Thomas Mellon, whose grandfather had emigrated to America from County Tyrone.
The street-signs in situ spell the name Pittsburg Street without the H, but the H is included on some street maps of Belfast and other sources. This is oddly appropriate, since there has been the same variation in the spelling of the city’s name. Between 1891 and 1911 the H was dropped from the official federal spelling of the name, but the city government retained the H during this time. After a campaign the federal decision was reversed.
That on application of the owner, Mr Wm Redmond a new street on his property situate off York Road be named ‘Pittsburg Street’... (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 15 March 1899).
- Further Information - -https://www.britannica.com/place/Pittsburgh
" } , { "id": 3072, "pageID": "59416", "title": "Plevna Park / Páirc Pleven", "url" : "plevna-park", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Plevna Park / Páirc Pleven - - - - BT12 - - - -Plevna Park takes its name from the siege of Plevna (in Bulgaria) in 1877 and the street was named around that time. Plevna Street no longer exists, only Plevna Park. Another fruitful source of names was the Russo-Turkish war of 1877, which indeed caused a district, for a time at any rate, to be named Turkey. Although Russia was finally successful, Osman Pashas masterly defence of the Turkish armys entrenched camp at Plevna upset the Russian plan of campaign and retarded their final victory. There are:- Balkan Street, Belgrade Street, Bosnia Street, Plevna Street, Osman Street, Servia Street, and Sultan Street. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941. Plevna Street featured in the 1880 BSD.
The Irish form of the name reflects the modern name of the city: Pleven.
- Further Information - - https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Siege_of_Plevna" } , { "id": 3073, "pageID": "59417", "title": "Plunkett Court", "url" : "plunkett-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Ulsterman - Monday 04 February 1856 carried a report from the Law Committee indicating it was agreed to attach spouts to some houses in certain streets, Plunkett Court is one of the streets. - Further Information - - Possible origin suggested by John Ó'Néill - George and James Plunkett were muslin manufacturers on Carrickhill by 1819. In 1852 a George Plunkett had a pub at 118 Carrickhill beside the entry between Carrickhill & Union St known as Plunkett Court. So must be named after the family?" } , { "id": 3074, "pageID": "59418", "title": "Pollard Close", "url" : "pollard-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3075, "pageID": "59419", "title": "Pollard Street", "url" : "pollard-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1900", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1900 - - Further Information - -Messrs Crotty and Aiken were estate agents as can be seen from an advert (spelt Aikin) in the Beflast Newsletter on Saturday 21 August 1897: PROPERTY SALES BY CROTTY & AIKIN. £6,157 SOLD. Messrs. Crotty & Aikin held their first auction sale yesterday, at the Exchange Property Mart, 8, Bridge Street, and made their debut before a very large and representative gathering. Mr. Crotty conducted the sale, and is to be congratulated on his very able management of it, which augurs exceedingly well for his future career as an auctioneer of real estate. Later in the advert there is a reference to Mr. Samuel Moorcroft who had carefully built property close to the Ormeau Park. It is likely the name Pollard Street came from either the builder or the estate agents.
- - -Application of the agents Messrs Crotty & Aiken on Mr Moorcroft’s property situate off Springfield Road be named: Pollard Street. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 4th April 1900.
" } , { "id": 3076, "pageID": "59420", "title": "Pollock Road", "url" : "pollock-road", "intro" : "BT3", "content" : " - Pollock Road - - - - BT3 - - - -New names for five stretches of roadway
Belfast Harbour Commissioners yesterday agreed to names for five stretches of roadway in the harbour area. The following designations were given:—
Roadway linking Dufferin Road and Pollock Road—Pollock Road; roadway leading from Dufferin Road, along the east side of Sinclair Wharf Shed, to the Coaling Wharf, Municipal Power Station West—Sinclair Road; roadway from end of Sinclair Wharf to M’Caughey Road—Stenson Road; roadway leading from Dufferin Road, along the south side of Milewater Basin to Spencer Dock—Spencer Road; and roadway along the northwards end of North Foreshore, County Antrim reclamation—Northern Road. (Belfast News‑Letter 18 July 1962).
Pollock Road is beside the Pollock Dock which was named after Hugh MacDowell Pollock. He served as a member of the Belfast harbour commission from 1899 until his death in 1937 and as president of the commission from 1918–21. In 1933 the harbour commission named the new Pollock Dock and basin after him.
- Further information - - " } , { "id": 3077, "pageID": "59421", "title": "Pommern Parade", "url" : "pommern-parade", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Pommern Parade - - - - BT6 - - - -Pommern in 1915 won the Two Thousand Guineas and the St. Leger. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
The Committee again considered application, dated 26th ult., from Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart, Solicitors for the Blakiston-Houston Estate Company, that new streets on the above-mentioned estate be named Grand Parade, Ardpatrick Gardens, Blenheim Drive, Trigo Parade, Cicero Gardens, Pommern Parade, Ladas Drive, Ormonde Gardens and Donovan Parade. Resolved – That with the exception of Blenheim Drive the foregoing names be approved, and in the case of Blenheim Drive Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart be requested to submit another name for the Committee’s consideration, in view of the fact that a street having the name Blenheim Street is situated in another area of the city. (22nd July 1930).
" } , { "id": 3078, "pageID": "59422", "title": "Pomona Avenue", "url" : "pomona-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Pomona Avenue had been called Pomona Street and was existence as early as 1900; in the 1901 directory it was called Pomona Avenue.
" } , { "id": 3079, "pageID": "59423", "title": "Ponsonby Avenue", "url" : "ponsonby-avenue", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1877", "content" : " - Ponsonby Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -Ponsonby is an English surname derived from a place-name in Cumberland. The Ponsonbys were an influential family in Ireland, descended from Col. Sir John Ponsonby (1608-78), one of Cromwells soldiers. John William Ponsonby (1781-1847) was a liberal and improving landlord. He was a popular choice for Lord Lieutenant, but his administration was overshadowed by the Great Famine. There were numerous other prominent members of the family (Oxford Companion to Irish History). Perhaps the most likely person to have inspired the name of this street, given in 1877, was Sir Henry Ponsonby (1825-95), a British general and royal court official, best known as Private Secretary to Queen Victoria. He too came from an Anglo-Irish family.
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 3080, "pageID": "59425", "title": "Portallo Street", "url" : "portallo-street", "intro" : "BT6; year first recorded: 1890", "content" : " - Portallo Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Probably named after Porthallow, a fishing village on the east coast of the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall. Historical forms include Portalla (1296), Porthalla (1302). The street name appears for the first time in the 1890 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory.
However, there may be some connection to the name Portobello. In 1882 the name Portobello Street was approved for part of a development between Cregagh Road and Castlereagh Road. It is likely that this was replaced by Portallo Street. This is the P in an alphabetical sequence of streets built in the 1880s and 1890s.
- Further Information - - https://www.porthallowcove.com/" } , { "id": 3081, "pageID": "59426", "title": "Porter Park", "url" : "porter-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - New information" } , { "id": 3082, "pageID": "59427", "title": "Portland Place", "url" : "portland-place", "intro" : "Year approved: 1997", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1997 - - - - The street name: Portland Place off Great George’s Street was proposed by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. The name was accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 9th June, 1997." } , { "id": 3083, "pageID": "59428", "title": "Portnamona Court", "url" : "portnamona-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Na móna theme in Turf Lodge." } , { "id": 3084, "pageID": "59429", "title": "Posnett Court", "url" : "posnett-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - It is the editor’s theory that Posnett Court takes its name from Hutcheson Posnett, a land agent who is recorded in the Belfast Street Directory (1843) as owing land and living in Donegall Pass. “Posnett, Hutcheson, Land Agent, Master in Chancery for the Counties of Antrim & Down & Commissioner in Queen’s Bench for the County Antrim, residence, Rose Lodge, Donegall Pass.” H. Posnett was a Belfast town councillor, his name features in accounts of meetings in the 1840s. " } , { "id": 3085, "pageID": "59430", "title": "Posnett Street", "url" : "posnett-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1866", "content" : " - Posnett Street - - - - BT7 - - - - Posnett Street “Application of Messrs Ewing and Coulter [writing hard to decipher] to call a new street on the plains ‘Posnett Street’ approved”. 31st January 1866. Posnett Place is featured in the 1854-1855 Belfast Street Directory consisting of three houses. It is the editor’s theory that Posnett Street takes its name from Hutcheson Posnett, a land agent who is recorded in the Belfast Street Directory (1843) as owing land and living in Donegall Pass. “Posnett, Hutcheson, Land Agent, Master in Chancery for the Counties of Antrim & Down & Commissioner in Queen’s Bench for the County Antrim, residence, Rose Lodge, Donegall Pass.” H. Posnett was a Belfast town councillor, his name features in accounts of meetings in the 1840s. " } , { "id": 3086, "pageID": "59431", "title": "Pottinger Street", "url" : "pottinger-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1886", "content" : " - Pottinger Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Pottinger Street is called after the Pottinger family.
The townland [Ballymacarret] which gives its name to a district of East Belfast, was originally granted by James I to James Hamilton, afterwards Earl of Clanbrassil. There was A fee farm grant of July 24, 1672, from Henry, 2nd Ear! of Clanbrassil, consideration of aforesaid £300, sold forever to Thomas Pottinger the townland of Ballymacarrett, alias Ballinacrett, with all fishings, ferry rights, ferry boats, and the Owen O Corke Mill, with the lands belonging to the said mill, subject to the yearly rent of £30 in Ballymacarrett once inspired a poet by John J Marshall in Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 31 December 1940.
Resolved that on application of Dr Ritchie the new street from Frank Street to Beersbridge Road be named Pottinger Street. (Town Improvement Committee, 25th August 1886)
" } , { "id": 3087, "pageID": "59432", "title": "Pottinger’s Entry", "url" : "pottingers-entry", "intro" : "BT1; first recorded: 1715 (as Pottinger's Lean)", "content" : " - Pottinger's Entry - - - - BT1 - - - -Pottinger’s Entry takes its name after Thomas Pottinger who was a merchant and a freeman by 1688. As a Presbyterian, however, he was unable to advance politically. He did however manage singlehandedly to secure a new charter from King James who dissolved the current city corporation and made Pottinger the new sovereign. He gained favour with King William by supplying his army in his war against King James.
The street is first recorded as Pottingers Lean on Maclanachans map of 1715, and as Potengers Entry in a funeral register of 1726. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1835-1836. The 1839 edition of Martin’s Belfast Directory lists businesses there.
" } , { "id": 3088, "pageID": "59433", "title": "Pottingers Court", "url" : "pottingers-court", "intro" : "BT1", "content" : " - Pottingers Court - - - - BT1 - - - -Pottinger’s Court takes its name after Thomas Pottinger who was a merchant and a freeman by 1688. As a Presbyterian, however, he was unable to advance politically. He did however manage singlehandedly to secure a new charter from King James who dissolved the current city corporation and made Pottinger the new sovereign. he gained favour with King William by supplying his army in his war against King James.
" } , { "id": 3089, "pageID": "59434", "title": "Powerscourt Place", "url" : "powerscourt-place", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Powerscourt Place - - - - BT7 - - - -The committee have named eight new streets off the West side of Ormeau Road: Mornington Street, Zetland Street, Gosford Street, Gosford Place, Powerscourt Street, Belmore Street, Bagot Street, and Essex Street. From the minutes of the Town Improvement Committee, reported in the Belfast Weekly News on Saturday 05 September 1874. The name Powerscourt Street is no longer in use, there is however Powerscourt Place in the same vicinity.
" } , { "id": 3090, "pageID": "59435", "title": "Premier Drive", "url" : "premier-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1927", "content" : " - Premier Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -Submitted minute of the Housing Committee of 2nd inst., recommending that the main thoroughfare on the Seaview Housing Site be named Premier Drive instead of Craigavon Drive as approved by this Committee on 15th ult., owing to the possibility of confusion in consequence of the name Craigavon being associated with property on the County Down side of the City. The recommendation was adopted. (13th December 1927).
" } , { "id": 3091, "pageID": "59436", "title": "Premier Grove", "url" : "premier-grove", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Premier Grove - - - - BT15 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3092, "pageID": "59437", "title": "Prestwick Drive", "url" : "prestwick-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - Further information - -Street Name | Golf Club | Golf Club Address | Year Established |
Sunningdale | Sunningdale Golf Club | Berkshire, England | 1901 |
Meyrick | Meyrick Park Golf Club | Dorset, England | 1894 |
Coombe Hill | Coombe Hill Golf Club | Surrey, England | 1911 |
Prestwick | Prestwick Golf Club | Ayrshire, Scotland | 1851 |
Wallasey | Wallasey Golf Club | Wirral, England | 1891 |
Formby | Formby Golf Club | Liverpool, England | 1884 |
Hoylake | Royal Liverpool Golf Club | Hoylake, England | 1869 |
(Source: Hugh Daly)
- - -Joanmount estate was developed by Sir William Frederick Neill (1889-1960), an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician. He was Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1946 to 1949 and MP for North Belfast from 1945 to 1950. Neill bought the land from Cliftonville Golf Club, which was thereby reduced from 18 holes to 9 holes, and he named the estate after his daughter Joan. Some of the streets in Joanmount were named after places in Great Britain - Hoylake, Formby, Meyrick, Coombehill and Prestwick. From the blog of Nelson McCausland. Resolved - That the following names for new street be approved: Hoylake Park, Formby Park, Wallasey Park and Prestwick Drive, for new streets off Oldpark Road on the property of Mr. W. Neill. (IC, 20th January 1936).
" } , { "id": 3093, "pageID": "59438", "title": "Prestwick Park", "url" : "prestwick-park", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Prestwick Park - - - - BT14 - - Further information - -Street Name | Golf Club | Golf Club Address | Year Established |
Sunningdale | Sunningdale Golf Club | Berkshire, England | 1901 |
Meyrick | Meyrick Park Golf Club | Dorset, England | 1894 |
Coombe Hill | Coombe Hill Golf Club | Surrey, England | 1911 |
Prestwick | Prestwick Golf Club | Ayrshire, Scotland | 1851 |
Wallasey | Wallasey Golf Club | Wirral, England | 1891 |
Formby | Formby Golf Club | Liverpool, England | 1884 |
Hoylake | Royal Liverpool Golf Club | Hoylake, England | 1869 |
(Source: Hugh Daly)
- - -Joanmount estate was developed by Sir William Frederick Neill (1889-1960), an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician. He was Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1946 to 1949 and MP for North Belfast from 1945 to 1950. Neill bought the land from Cliftonville Golf Club, which was thereby reduced from 18 holes to 9 holes, and he named the estate after his daughter Joan. Some of the streets in Joanmount were named after places in Great Britain - Hoylake, Formby, Meyrick, Coombehill and Prestwick. From the blog of Nelson McCausland.
Resolved - That the names Prestwick Park, Coombe Hill Park and Meyrick Park be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. W. F. Neill of Oldpark Road. (19th November 1935).
" } , { "id": 3094, "pageID": "59439", "title": "Pretoria Street", "url" : "pretoria-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Pretoria Street - - - - BT9 - - - -Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa, one of the countrys three capitals. It is the seat of the executive branch of government. Many government departments and foreign embassies are located there. Cape Town is the legislative capital while Bloemfontein is the judicial capital.
Carrington Street named Major-General Sir Frederick Carrington, who made his name as Commander of the British Forces in the second Matabele War of 1896. He was very well known in Belfast, being in command of the Northern District (Ireland). at the outbreak of the Boer War in 1899. From his extensive African experience he was selected to organise and lead an expedition starting from the east coast and marching through North Rhodesia he entered the Transvaal shortly after Pretoria had been captured by Lord Roberts. Pretoria Street itself, named after the capital of the Transvaal, did not come into existence till 1907 when it was laid out; finally completed in 1910. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941.
That on the application of the owner, Mr. T. K. Matthews, four new streets on his property situate off Stranmillis Road be named Landseer Street, Elaine Street, Colenso Street, and Pretoria Street. (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 4th April 1900).
" } , { "id": 3095, "pageID": "59440", "title": "Primrose Street", "url" : "primrose-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1880", "content" : " - Primrose Street - - - - BT7 - - Primrose Street - -Resolved that on application of Mr Thomas Fitzpatrick the new street off the North side of Sunnyside Street be named Primrose Street. (12 May 1880). The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1898 lists two Primrose Streets with the first one with the additional no 1 after the first described as off the Crumlin Road. The other Primrose Street has the additional no 2 and the description off Sunnyside Street. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1897 lists only Primrose Street off Sunnyside Street.
" } , { "id": 3096, "pageID": "59441", "title": "Prince Andrew Gardens", "url" : "prince-andrew-gardens", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Prince Andrew Gardens - - - - BT12 - - - -Area: Malone Lower
Postcode: BT12
Background:
This street was named in the early 1960s after Andrew, Duke of York, who was born in 1960, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The naming reflected a period when new residential developments in Belfast were sometimes given names honouring members of the Royal Family.
Current Context:
In 2022, Andrew withdrew from public life and ceased using the style His Royal Highness (HRH). In October 2025, following discussions with King Charles III, he agreed to relinquish the use of all royal titles and honours, including that of Duke of York. Buckingham Palace subsequently confirmed that the process to formally remove these titles had begun. Although the peerage remains legally extant until the completion of formal steps, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor no longer uses or is described by any royal titles in public life.
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Town & Country – King Charles begins process to formally remove Prince Andrew’s title
Area: Malone Lower
Postcode: BT12
Background:
This street was named in the early 1960s after Andrew, Duke of York, who was born in 1960, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The naming reflected a period when new residential developments in Belfast were sometimes given names honouring members of the Royal Family.
Current Context:
In 2022, Andrew withdrew from public life and ceased using the style His Royal Highness (HRH). In October 2025, following discussions with King Charles III, he agreed to relinquish the use of all royal titles and honours, including that of Duke of York. Buckingham Palace subsequently confirmed that the process to formally remove these titles had begun. Although the peerage remains legally extant until the completion of formal steps, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor no longer uses or is described by any royal titles in public life.
Town & Country – King Charles begins process to formally remove Prince Andrew’s title
This street was called after Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales and later for a short time King Edward VIII until his abdication. Prince Edward Park features as early as 1932 in a Belfast street directory.
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application for Messers William McMillan and Sons for permission to name proposed streets as Prince Edward Park Stranmillis as follows: Prince Edward Park, (Continuation of), Prince Edward Drive, Prince Edward Gardens. (10th August 1961).
- Further Information - - https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/king-edward-viii-and-mrs-simpson/" } , { "id": 3099, "pageID": "59444", "title": "Prince Edward Gardens", "url" : "prince-edward-gardens", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1961", "content" : " - Prince Edward Gardens - - - - Year approved: 1961 - - - -This street was called Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales and later for a short time King Edward VIII until his abdication. This street was called Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales and later for a short time King Edward VIII until his abdication. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application for Messers William McMillan and Sons for permission to name proposed streets as Prince Edward Park Stranmillis as follows: Prince Edward Park, (Continuation of), Prince Edward Drive, Prince Edward Gardens. (10th August 1961).
- Further Information - - https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/king-edward-viii-and-mrs-simpson/" } , { "id": 3100, "pageID": "59445", "title": "Prince Edward Park", "url" : "prince-edward-park", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Prince Edward Park - - - - BT9 - - - -This street was called after Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales and later for a short time King Edward VIII until his abdication.
Read letter, dated 15th inst., from the Lagan Vale Estate Brick & Terra Cotta Works, Ltd., renewing their application for the approval of proposed names of new streets on their property situate off Stranmillis Road. The Committee having re-considered the matter, it was resolved – That the names submitted be approved, viz., Sharman Road, Lucerne Parade, Prince Edward Park, Geneva Gardens, and Penge Gardens. (16th June 1925)
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application for Messers William McMillan and Sons for permission to name proposed streets as Prince Edward Park Stranmillis as follows: Prince Edward Park, (Continuation of), Prince Edward Drive, Prince Edward Gardens. (10th August 1961).
- Further Information - - https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/king-edward-viii-and-mrs-simpson/" } , { "id": 3101, "pageID": "59446", "title": "Prince Regent Road", "url" : "prince-regent-road", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Prince Regent Road - - - - BT5 - - - - George, Prince of Wales, was the eldest son of George III, and was named Prince Regent (1762 – 1830) when his father became too mentally unstable to rule. His regency, 1811-1820, gives name to the period. He reigned as George IV from 1820 to 1830. Prince Regent Road is listed in the 1951 Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 3102, "pageID": "59447", "title": "Princes Dock Street", "url" : "princes-dock-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1841 (as Prince's Dock)", "content" : " - Princes Dock Street - - - - BT1 - - - -Prince’s Dock was part of the port in the 19th century. It may have been named after Prince Albert, who married Queen Victoria in 1840. It is first mentioned in 1841 and was incorporated into York Dock in 1901. Prince’s Dock was also an address, a street-name effectively. Street was added to the name in the mid-20th century. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, founded in 1872 and deconsecrated in 2000, is situated on this street. It now houses Sailortown Regeneration and functions as an arts and community centre for the neighbourhood.
" } , { "id": 3103, "pageID": "59448", "title": "Princes Street", "url" : "princes-street", "intro" : "BT1", "content" : " - Princes Street - - - - BT1 - - - - According to Marshall, Princes Street was named from Prince George of Denmark, husband of Queen Anne. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 3104, "pageID": "59449", "title": "Priory Gardens", "url" : "priory-gardens", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Priory Gardens - - - - BT10 - - - -The naming intention is unclear as no evidence has been found for a priory, past or present, in this neighbourhood.
" } , { "id": 3105, "pageID": "59450", "title": "Priory Park", "url" : "priory-park", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Priory Park - - - - BT10 - - - -The naming intention is unclear as no evidence has been found for a priory, past or present, in this neighbourhood.
" } , { "id": 3106, "pageID": "59451", "title": "Prospect Park", "url" : "prospect-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3107, "pageID": "59452", "title": "Purdysburn Hill", "url" : "purdysburn-hill", "intro" : "BT8; year first recorded: 1892", "content" : " - Purdysburn Hill - - - - BT8 - - - -John Purdy of Dumfriesshire was granted a lease here in 1655, thus giving his name to this place in perpetuity. Being a miller by trade he erected a corn mill and the stream which drove it became Purdy’s Burn in The Plight of the Big House in Northern Ireland by J.A.K. Dean. Matier’s Belfast Directory 1835-1836 contains references to three members of the Batt Family living at Purdy’s Burn which was categorised under the title: Neighbourhood of Belfast. Purdysburn House was located here until it was demolished.
Purdysburn Hill first appeared in Belfast Street Directory in 1990, probably due to the extension of the municipal boundary. It existed at least as early as 1892 as shown by references in newspapers.
- Further Information - - https://www.archiseek.com/2013/1825-purdysburn-house-newtownbreda-co-down/" } , { "id": 3108, "pageID": "59453", "title": "Purdysburn Road", "url" : "purdysburn-road", "intro" : "BT8; year first recorded: 1899", "content" : " - Purdysburn Road - - - - BT8 - - - -John Purdy of Dumfriesshire was granted a lease here in 1655, thus giving his name to this place in perpetuity. Being a miller by trade he erected a corn mill and the stream which drove it became Purdy’s Burn in The Plight of the Big House in Northern Ireland by J.A.K. Dean. Matier’s Belfast Directory 1835-1836 contains references to three members of the Batt Family living at Purdy’s Burn which was categorised under the title: Neighbourhood of Belfast. Purdysburn House was located here until it was demolished.
Purdysburn Road existed at least as early as 1899 as shown by references in newspapers.
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Sources:
Northern Whig, 20 October 1855.
Banner of Ulster, 4 March 1856.
Ordnance Survey of Belfast, nineteenth-century editions.
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" } , { "id": 3119, "pageID": "59464", "title": "Queens Road", "url" : "queens-road", "intro" : "BT3", "content" : " - Queens Road - - - - BT3 - - - -Location & Context
Queen’s Road lies in East Belfast, within the area of the old Queen’s Island, now redeveloped as the Titanic Quarter. It runs through the former shipyard zone, close to Hamilton Dock, the SS Nomadic, and the slipways from which the Titanic and her sister ships were launched.
Name & Dedication
The street takes its name from Queen’s Island, which was so named to commemorate Queen Victoria’s visit to Belfast in August 1849.
The renaming of the island coincided with works on the Lagan channel (leading to the naming of the Victoria Channel) and a symbolic royal presence in the city.
Thus, the Queen in Queen’s Road is Queen Victoria.
Historical Usage & First Appearances
The name Queen’s Road is well attested in local street and trade directories from the late 19th century onward.
By 1890, Belfast directories list the street in the format Station Street to Queen’s Road, confirming its contemporary use.
By 1901, a directory references Abercorn Road – off Queen’s Road, showing the name was already established.
By 1907, maps and schedules show Queen’s Quay to Queen’s Road in regular use.
Over the early 20th century, the name appears consistently in municipal, industrial and cartographic sources.
Significance & Role
Queen’s Road was a principal thoroughfare within the shipyard precinct, linking docks, factories, administrative buildings and worker housing.
In heritage walking trails such as the Yardmen Trail, the name is preserved to mark the industrial and social geography of the shipbuilding workforce.
In the modern regeneration of the Titanic Quarter, Queen’s Road forms part of the historic fabric integrating heritage elements such as cranes and slipways with new development.
EastSide Greenways, The Yardmen Trail (PDF guide, 2022)
Titanic Belfast, History of the Shipyard: Queen’s Island to Titanic Quarter
Belfast and Ulster Street Directories (1890, 1901, 1907 editions)
Wikipedia entry on Titanic Belfast
Plans to build a street named Quinton Street are mentioned as early as 1882 as part of a development between Cregagh Road (now Woodstock Road), Willowfield Street and Castlereagh Road. However, Quinton Street as actually built is on the east side of Castlereagh Road.
Quinton is a place-name that occurs in several different counties in England. There are also several instances of Quinton Road / Street in England. However, there is a possibility that the name has its origin closer to Belfast. The townland of Ballyquintin is located at the southern tip of the Ards Peninsula. There are several different historical spellings, including Ballyconton and Ballyquinton. The second part of the name, -quintin, is understood as a local saint, whose Irish name is Cú Mhaighe, sometimes anglised as Cowey. Furthermore, Quintin is also a place-name in its own right. In the townland of Ballymarter, a few kilometres to the north along the seaward side of the peninsula, there is Quintin Bay and Quintin Castle, sometimes spelt Quinton. It is, therefore, possible that Quinton Street is named from a connection with this part of the Ards Peninsula, either with the saint or the place-name. See placenamesni.org for detailed information on these names.
Resolved that on the application of the owner, Mr J. D. Dunlop, new streets on his property situate off Castlereagh Road be named ‘Glenvarnock Street’, ‘Lambourne Street’, Wayland Street and ‘Quinton Street’ and that he be requested to submit another name instead of Brenda Street, as there is already a street of almost similar name in the city. TIC: 31st January 1900.
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" } , { "id": 3123, "pageID": "59468", "title": "Radnor Street", "url" : "radnor-street", "intro" : "BT6; year first recorded: 1877", "content" : " - Radnor Street - - - - BT6 - - - -So named because the family of Frederick Harry Lewis, owner of Nettlefield House, originated from Radnorshire in Wales. We are grateful to Judith Acheson for providing us with this information. F. H. Lewis is listed as a country resident at Nettlefield, Ballymacarret in the BPU Directory, 1861.
Radnor Street now runs from Woodstock Road to Nettlefield School.
Radnor Street had previously been called Louise Street.
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" } , { "id": 3125, "pageID": "59470", "title": "Raleigh Street", "url" : "raleigh-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1892", "content" : " - Raleigh Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr Samuel McGladdery, two new streets on his properrty situate off Upper Charleville Street and Sydney Street be named Howe Street and Raleigh Street. (Improvement Committee 23 November 1892)
" } , { "id": 3126, "pageID": "59471", "title": "Ramoan Drive", "url" : "ramoan-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Civil Parish of Ramoan, near Ballycastle, County Antrim." } , { "id": 3127, "pageID": "59472", "title": "Ramoan Gardens", "url" : "ramoan-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Civil Parish of Ramoan, near Ballycastle, County Antrim." } , { "id": 3128, "pageID": "59473", "title": "Ramore Park", "url" : "ramore-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3129, "pageID": "59474", "title": "Randal Park", "url" : "randal-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved…Cranmore Gardens, Canmore Avenue, Randal Park for new streets off Cranmore Park on the property of Mr. James Winter. (IC, 3rd November 1936). " } , { "id": 3130, "pageID": "59475", "title": "Ranelagh Street", "url" : "ranelagh-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1904", "content" : " - Ranelagh Street - - - - BT6 - - - -That on the application of the owners two new streets off Ravenhill Avenue be named Ranelagh Street and Listowel Street.... (12th April 1904).
" } , { "id": 3131, "pageID": "59476", "title": "Ranfurly Drive", "url" : "ranfurly-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year first recorded: 1912", "content" : " - Ranfurly Drive - - - - BT4 - - - -In the 19th century the townlands of Strandtown and Ballymaghan were owned by Thomas Knox, Earl of Ranfurly, until 1858 when they were purchased by Sir Thomas McClure, who became MP for Belfast (1868-74). Although the seat of the Earl of Ranfurly was at Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, and the title is part of the Irish peerage, it refers to Ranfurly Castle near Bridge of Weir in Renfrewshire, Scotland.
In 1863 a group of 4 houses named Ranfurly Place, situated on Belmont Road, was owned by Thomas Kelly according to Griffiths Valuation. This explains why Ranfurly Street and, later, Ranfurly Drive were chosen as names in this precise location.
On the application of Mr W. G. Craig, 2 new streets on his property situate off Strandmillis Road be named Ranfurly Street and Bathgate Gardens. (Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 20th April 1898).
The name Ranfurly Street was only in use for just over a decade. The street appears to have been renamed Ranfurly Drive between 1910 and 1912, as the house numbering and some of the residents remain the same.
" } , { "id": 3132, "pageID": "59477", "title": "Ratcliffe Street", "url" : "ratcliffe-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3133, "pageID": "59478", "title": "Rathbone Street", "url" : "rathbone-street", "intro" : "BT2: year approved: 1876", "content" : " - Rathbone Street - - - - BT2 - - - -Resolved—That the street recently opened out at the rear of Dr. Burden’s property, in Alfred Street, be named Rathbone Street. (12th January 1876).
" } , { "id": 3134, "pageID": "59479", "title": "Rathcool Street", "url" : "rathcool-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “That on the application of the owner Mr Francis Curley two new streets on his property situate off Lisburn Road be named ‘Rathdrum Street’ and ‘Rathcoole Street’.’ Minutes, Improvement Committee, 21st December 1898." } , { "id": 3135, "pageID": "59480", "title": "Rathdrum Street", "url" : "rathdrum-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “That on the application of the owner Mr Francis Curley two new streets on his property situate off Lisburn Road be named ‘Rathdrum Street’ and ‘Rathcoole Street’.’ Minutes, Improvement Committee, 21st December 1898." } , { "id": 3136, "pageID": "59481", "title": "Rathgar Street", "url" : "rathgar-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr Francis Curley two new streets on his property situate off Lisburn Road be named Rathmines Street and Rathgar Street, and that he be requested to submit another name for the one he proposed to call Rathlin Street as there is already a street of that name in the city. (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 14th September 1898).
" } , { "id": 3137, "pageID": "59482", "title": "Rathlin Street", "url" : "rathlin-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - - Owner: Sir Daniel Dixon two new streets - his property situate off Disraeli Street - Fingal Street and Rathlin Street. Minutes, TIC, 27th July 1898. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1899 lists Rathlin Street off Disraeli Street with a view addresses." } , { "id": 3138, "pageID": "59483", "title": "Rathmore Avenue", "url" : "rathmore-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3139, "pageID": "59484", "title": "Rathmore Gardens", "url" : "rathmore-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3141, "pageID": "59486", "title": "Rathmore Street", "url" : "rathmore-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3142, "pageID": "59487", "title": "Ravenhill Avenue", "url" : "ravenhill-avenue", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ravenhill Avenue - - - - BT6 - - - -Ravenhill Road is a modern name and first appears in the Directory for 1890. In the 1887 Directory it appears as Old Ballynafeigh Road,
Up to the same time the southern portion of the Ormeau Road, from, the bridge was known as The New Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Road.
Before the Ormeau Bridge was built and Ormeau Road extended to Rosetta the old road was the only way for travellers from Belfast to Saintfield and Ballynahinch.
When the designation, was changed from Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Old Road to Ravenhill Road the name was taken from Ravenhill House, built as a residence for the trainer of his racing stud by the Marquis of Donegal!.
Ravenhill Presbyterian Church stands more or less on the site of Ravenhill House, where in bygone days the Marchioness of Donegall was a frequent visitor. (John J. Marshall, in The Home of Three Churches, a Poet and a Theatre in the Belfast Telegraph (10/02/41).
" } , { "id": 3143, "pageID": "59488", "title": "Ravenhill Business Park", "url" : "ravenhill-business-park", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ravenhill Business Park - - - - BT6 - - - -Ravenhill Road is a modern name and first appears in the Directory for 1890. In the 1887 Directory it appears as Old Ballynafeigh Road,
Up to the same time the southern portion of the Ormeau Road, from, the bridge was known as The New Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Road.
Before the Ormeau Bridge was built and Ormeau Road extended to Rosetta the old road was the only way for travellers from Belfast to Saintfield and Ballynahinch.
When the designation, was changed from Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Old Road to Ravenhill Road the name was taken from Ravenhill House, built as a residence for the trainer of his racing stud by the Marquis of Donegal!.
Ravenhill Presbyterian Church stands more or less on the site of Ravenhill House, where in bygone days the Marchioness of Donegall was a frequent visitor. (John J. Marshall, in The Home of Three Churches, a Poet and a Theatre in the Belfast Telegraph (10/02/41).
" } , { "id": 3144, "pageID": "59489", "title": "Ravenhill Court", "url" : "ravenhill-court", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ravenhill Court - - - - BT6 - - - -Ravenhill Road is a modern name and first appears in the Directory for 1890. In the 1887 Directory it appears as Old Ballynafeigh Road,
Up to the same time the southern portion of the Ormeau Road, from, the bridge was known as The New Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Road.
Before the Ormeau Bridge was built and Ormeau Road extended to Rosetta the old road was the only way for travellers from Belfast to Saintfield and Ballynahinch.
When the designation, was changed from Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Old Road to Ravenhill Road the name was taken from Ravenhill House, built as a residence for the trainer of his racing stud by the Marquis of Donegal!.
Ravenhill Presbyterian Church stands more or less on the site of Ravenhill House, where in bygone days the Marchioness of Donegall was a frequent visitor. (John J. Marshall, in The Home of Three Churches, a Poet and a Theatre in the Belfast Telegraph (10/02/41).
" } , { "id": 3145, "pageID": "59490", "title": "Ravenhill Crescent", "url" : "ravenhill-crescent", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Ravenhill Crescent - - - - BT6 - - - -Ravenhill Road is a modern name and first appears in the Directory for 1890. In the 1887 Directory it appears as Old Ballynafeigh Road,
Up to the same time the southern portion of the Ormeau Road, from, the bridge was known as The New Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Road.
Before the Ormeau Bridge was built and Ormeau Road extended to Rosetta the old road was the only way for travellers from Belfast to Saintfield and Ballynahinch.
When the designation, was changed from Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Old Road to Ravenhill Road the name was taken from Ravenhill House, built as a residence for the trainer of his racing stud by the Marquis of Donegal!.
Ravenhill Presbyterian Church stands more or less on the site of Ravenhill House, where in bygone days the Marchioness of Donegall was a frequent visitor. (John J. Marshall, in The Home of Three Churches, a Poet and a Theatre in the Belfast Telegraph 10/02/41).
Resolved – That the name Ravenhill Crescent be approved for a new street off Ravenhill Avenue on the property of Mr. W. J. Orr. (4th June 1935).
" } , { "id": 3146, "pageID": "59491", "title": "Ravenhill Gardens", "url" : "ravenhill-gardens", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ravenill Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -
That on the application of the owner Mr. John Malcolm a new street on his property off Ravenhill Road be named Ravenhill Gardens. (29th April 1896)
Ravenhill Road is a modern name and first appears in the Directory for 1890. In the 1887 Directory it appears as Old Ballynafeigh Road,
Up to the same time the southern portion of the Ormeau Road, from, the bridge was known as The New Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Road.
Before the Ormeau Bridge was built and Ormeau Road extended to Rosetta the old road was the only way for travellers from Belfast to Saintfield and Ballynahinch.
When the designation, was changed from Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Old Road to Ravenhill Road the name was taken from Ravenhill House, built as a residence for the trainer of his racing stud by the Marquis of Donegal!.
Ravenhill Presbyterian Church stands more or less on the site of Ravenhill House, where in bygone days the Marchioness of Donegall was a frequent visitor. (John J. Marshall, in The Home of Three Churches, a Poet and a Theatre in the Belfast Telegraph (10/02/41).
" } , { "id": 3147, "pageID": "59492", "title": "Ravenhill Parade", "url" : "ravenhill-parade", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Ravenhill Parade - - - - BT6 - - - -Submitted letter dated 18th inst. from Messrs. Peden & Reid, Solicitors, forwarding memorial signed by 42 ground landlords and owners of houses in Listowel Street, requesting that the name of this street be changed to Ravenhill Parade. (29th April 1930).
Ravenhill Road is a modern name and first appears in the Directory for 1890. In the 1887 Directory it appears as Old Ballynafeigh Road,
Up to the same time the southern portion of the Ormeau Road, from, the bridge was known as The New Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Road.
Before the Ormeau Bridge was built and Ormeau Road extended to Rosetta the old road was the only way for travellers from Belfast to Saintfield and Ballynahinch.
When the designation, was changed from Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Old Road to Ravenhill Road the name was taken from Ravenhill House, built as a residence for the trainer of his racing stud by the Marquis of Donegal!.
Ravenhill Presbyterian Church stands more or less on the site of Ravenhill House, where in bygone days the Marchioness of Donegall was a frequent visitor. (John J. Marshall, in The Home of Three Churches, a Poet and a Theatre in the Belfast Telegraph (10/02/41).
" } , { "id": 3148, "pageID": "59493", "title": "Ravenhill Park", "url" : "ravenhill-park", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1912", "content" : " - Ravenhill Park - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved – That on the application of the owners, Messrs. R. J. McConnell and Co., a new street on their property, situate off Ravenhill Road, be named Ravenhill Park. (7th May 1912).
Ravenhill Road is a modern name and first appears in the Directory for 1890. In the 1887 Directory it appears as Old Ballynafeigh Road,
Up to the same time the southern portion of the Ormeau Road, from, the bridge was known as The New Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Road.
Before the Ormeau Bridge was built and Ormeau Road extended to Rosetta the old road was the only way for travellers from Belfast to Saintfield and Ballynahinch.
When the designation, was changed from Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Old Road to Ravenhill Road the name was taken from Ravenhill House, built as a residence for the trainer of his racing stud by the Marquis of Donegal!.
Ravenhill Presbyterian Church stands more or less on the site of Ravenhill House, where in bygone days the Marchioness of Donegall was a frequent visitor. (John J. Marshall, in The Home of Three Churches, a Poet and a Theatre in the Belfast Telegraph (10/02/41).
" } , { "id": 3149, "pageID": "59494", "title": "Ravenhill Park Gardens", "url" : "ravenhill-park-gardens", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ravenhill Park Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -Ravenhill Road is a modern name and first appears in the Directory for 1890. In the 1887 Directory it appears as Old Ballynafeigh Road,
Up to the same time the southern portion of the Ormeau Road, from, the bridge was known as The New Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Road.
Before the Ormeau Bridge was built and Ormeau Road extended to Rosetta the old road was the only way for travellers from Belfast to Saintfield and Ballynahinch.
When the designation, was changed from Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Old Road to Ravenhill Road the name was taken from Ravenhill House, built as a residence for the trainer of his racing stud by the Marquis of Donegal!.
Ravenhill Presbyterian Church stands more or less on the site of Ravenhill House, where in bygone days the Marchioness of Donegall was a frequent visitor. (John J. Marshall, in The Home of Three Churches, a Poet and a Theatre in the Belfast Telegraph (10/02/41).
" } , { "id": 3150, "pageID": "59495", "title": "Ravenhill Reach", "url" : "ravenhill-reach", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ravenhill Reach - - - - BT6 - - - -Ravenhill Road is a modern name and first appears in the Directory for 1890. In the 1887 Directory it appears as Old Ballynafeigh Road,
Up to the same time the southern portion of the Ormeau Road, from, the bridge was known as The New Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Road.
Before the Ormeau Bridge was built and Ormeau Road extended to Rosetta the old road was the only way for travellers from Belfast to Saintfield and Ballynahinch.
When the designation, was changed from Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Old Road to Ravenhill Road the name was taken from Ravenhill House, built as a residence for the trainer of his racing stud by the Marquis of Donegal!.
Ravenhill Presbyterian Church stands more or less on the site of Ravenhill House, where in bygone days the Marchioness of Donegall was a frequent visitor. (John J. Marshall, in The Home of Three Churches, a Poet and a Theatre in the Belfast Telegraph (10/02/41).
" } , { "id": 3151, "pageID": "59496", "title": "Ravenhill Reach Close", "url" : "ravenhill-reach-close", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ravenhill Reach Close - - - - BT6 - - - -Ravenhill Road is a modern name and first appears in the Directory for 1890. In the 1887 Directory it appears as Old Ballynafeigh Road,
Up to the same time the southern portion of the Ormeau Road, from, the bridge was known as The New Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Road.
Before the Ormeau Bridge was built and Ormeau Road extended to Rosetta the old road was the only way for travellers from Belfast to Saintfield and Ballynahinch.
When the designation, was changed from Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Old Road to Ravenhill Road the name was taken from Ravenhill House, built as a residence for the trainer of his racing stud by the Marquis of Donegal!.
Ravenhill Presbyterian Church stands more or less on the site of Ravenhill House, where in bygone days the Marchioness of Donegall was a frequent visitor. (John J. Marshall, in The Home of Three Churches, a Poet and a Theatre in the Belfast Telegraph (10/02/41).
" } , { "id": 3152, "pageID": "59497", "title": "Ravenhill Reach Court", "url" : "ravenhill-reach-court", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ravenhill Reach Court - - - - BT6 - - - -Ravenhill Road is a modern name and first appears in the Directory for 1890. In the 1887 Directory it appears as Old Ballynafeigh Road,
Up to the same time the southern portion of the Ormeau Road, from, the bridge was known as The New Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Road.
Before the Ormeau Bridge was built and Ormeau Road extended to Rosetta the old road was the only way for travellers from Belfast to Saintfield and Ballynahinch.
When the designation, was changed from Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Old Road to Ravenhill Road the name was taken from Ravenhill House, built as a residence for the trainer of his racing stud by the Marquis of Donegal!.
Ravenhill Presbyterian Church stands more or less on the site of Ravenhill House, where in bygone days the Marchioness of Donegall was a frequent visitor. (John J. Marshall, in The Home of Three Churches, a Poet and a Theatre in the Belfast Telegraph (10/02/41).
" } , { "id": 3153, "pageID": "59498", "title": "Ravenhill Reach Mews", "url" : "ravenhill-reach-mews", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Ravenhill Reach Mews - - - - BT6 - - - -Ravenhill Road is a modern name and first appears in the Directory for 1890. In the 1887 Directory it appears as Old Ballynafeigh Road,
Up to the same time the southern portion of the Ormeau Road, from, the bridge was known as The New Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Road.
Before the Ormeau Bridge was built and Ormeau Road extended to Rosetta the old road was the only way for travellers from Belfast to Saintfield and Ballynahinch.
When the designation, was changed from Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Old Road to Ravenhill Road the name was taken from Ravenhill House, built as a residence for the trainer of his racing stud by the Marquis of Donegal!.
Ravenhill Presbyterian Church stands more or less on the site of Ravenhill House, where in bygone days the Marchioness of Donegall was a frequent visitor. (John J. Marshall, in The Home of Three Churches, a Poet and a Theatre in the Belfast Telegraph (10/02/41).
" } , { "id": 3154, "pageID": "59499", "title": "Ravenhill Road", "url" : "ravenhill-road", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1886", "content" : " - Ravenhill Road - - - - BT6 - - - -Ravenhill Road is a modern name and first appears in the Directory for 1890. In the 1887 Directory it appears as Old Ballynafeigh Road, Up to the same time the southern portion of the Ormeau Road, from, the bridge was known as The New Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Road. Before the Ormeau Bridge was built and Ormeau Road extended to Rosetta the old road was the only way for travellers from Belfast to Saintfield and Ballynahinch. When the designation, was changed from Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Old Road to Ravenhill Road the name was taken from Ravenhill House, built as a residence for the trainer of his racing stud by the Marquis of Donegall. Ravenhill Presbyterian Church stands more or less on the site of Ravenhill House, where in bygone days the Marchioness of Donegall was a frequent visitor. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). The name Ravenhill appears in Martins Belfast Directory 1839.
At present, whilst this account of the origins of Raven Hill as a house is plausible, we do not currently have confirmation from other sources that the house was built for a horse trainer. Nor do we know for sure the identity of the Marquis horse trainer. Henry Ralph Sneyd has been suggested as this person. One of the difficulties is that Raven Hill lies outside the old town, across the Lagan in Co. Down. The townlands of Ballymacarret and Ballynafoy are not covered by directories until the mid-19th century. The Marquis racehorses were seized in 1800 by Isaac Bernal, a London moneylender to whom he was heavily indebted, according to W A Maguire (Living Like A Lord — The Second Marquis of Donegall, 1769-1844, p. 12). These events seem several decades too early for diectories to shed any light on them. Did the Marquis acquire horses again later and race them during the 1830s? The house is not recorded until 1834 when it appeared on the first edition Ordnance Survey map (IHTA xii, p. 36), although it may have existed earlier. If you have any information on the early history of Raven Hill (house), we would be very interested to hear from you.
That Mr. W. J. Rea be informed in reply to his application of 3rd inst., that the Committee cannot approve of the names Ashfield Ave and Parkview Avenue being given to two new streets off Ravenhill Road, as they are not 50 feet wide. (10th July 1895).
Resolved that the Council be recommended to change the name of the road hitherto known as Lagan Village Road to Ravenhill Road. (29th December 1886).
That Mr John Malcolm be requested to submit other names in place of Wellington Gardens and Victoria Gardens for the two new streets off Ravenhill Road. (16th December 1896).
" } , { "id": 3155, "pageID": "59500", "title": "Ravenhill Street", "url" : "ravenhill-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1880", "content" : " - Ravenhill Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved that the 4 new streets off My Ladys Road be named Canada Street, Richardson Street, Ravenhill Street and Toronto Street (5th May 1880).
Ravenhill Road is a modern name and first appears in the Directory for 1890. In the 1887 Directory it appears as Old Ballynafeigh Road,
Up to the same time the southern portion of the Ormeau Road, from, the bridge was known as The New Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Road.
Before the Ormeau Bridge was built and Ormeau Road extended to Rosetta the old road was the only way for travellers from Belfast to Saintfield and Ballynahinch.
When the designation, was changed from Ballynafoy or Ballynafeigh Old Road to Ravenhill Road the name was taken from Ravenhill House, built as a residence for the trainer of his racing stud by the Marquis of Donegal!.
Ravenhill Presbyterian Church stands more or less on the site of Ravenhill House, where in bygone days the Marchioness of Donegall was a frequent visitor. (John J. Marshall, in The Home of Three Churches, a Poet and a Theatre in the Belfast Telegraph (10/02/41).
" } , { "id": 3156, "pageID": "59501", "title": "Ravenscroft Avenue", "url" : "ravenscroft-avenue", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Ravenscroft Avenue - - - - BT5 - - - -Boyd, William Sinclair (of Sinclair & Boyd), Ravenscroft House, Bloomfield is listed in the Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1884. It is likely Ravenscroft Avenue and Ravenscroft Mews take their names from this house.
Councillor D. Browne attended relative to the naming of streets at Bloomfield Avenue and Ravenscroft Avenue and was informed that a special meeting of the Committee would be called to consider street names. (14th October 1902)
Resolved - That the name Ravenscroft Gardens be approved for a new street on ground off Bloomfield Road, the property of Mr. R. S. Boyd. (13th February 1934).
" } , { "id": 3157, "pageID": "59502", "title": "Ravenscroft Street", "url" : "ravenscroft-street", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Ravenscroft Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Boyd, William Sinclair (of Sinclair & Boyd), Ravenscroft House, Bloomfield is listed in the Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1884.
It is likely Ravenscroft Avenue and Ravenscroft Street take their names from this house.
Resolved - That the name Ravenscroft Gardens be approved for a new street on ground off Bloomfield Road, the property of Mr. R. S. Boyd. (13th February 1934).
" } , { "id": 3158, "pageID": "59503", "title": "Ravensdale Court", "url" : "ravensdale-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -
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" } , { "id": 3161, "pageID": "59506", "title": "Ravensdene Crescent", "url" : "ravensdene-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1934", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1934 - - - - “Resolved- That the …names Ravensdene Park and Ravensdene Crescent for new streets off Ravenhill Road on the property of Mr R. Marshall be approved”. (5th June 1934). " } , { "id": 3162, "pageID": "59507", "title": "Ravensdene Mews", "url" : "ravensdene-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3163, "pageID": "59508", "title": "Ravensdene Park", "url" : "ravensdene-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1934", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1934 - - - - “Resolved- That the …names Ravensdene Park and Ravensdene Crescent for new streets off Ravenhill Road on the property of Mr R. Marshall be approved”. (5th June 1934). " } , { "id": 3164, "pageID": "59509", "title": "Ravensdene Park Gardens", "url" : "ravensdene-park-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3166, "pageID": "59511", "title": "Ravenswood Park", "url" : "ravenswood-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3167, "pageID": "59512", "title": "Redcar Street", "url" : "redcar-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1893", "content" : " - Redcar Street - - - - BT6 - - - -That on the application of the owner Sir Daniel Dixon six new streets on his property situate off Blackstaff Road be named Fortuna Street, Egreria Street Daphne Street, Pandora Street Euterpe Street and Thalia Street; four new streets off Beersbridge Road be named Flora Street, Foxglove Street, Heatherbell Street and Mayflower Street and two new streets off Woodstock Road be named Redcar Street Mashona Street and that he be requested to submit another name in lieu of Killean Street as there is already a street with an almost similar name in the City. (Town Improvement Committee, 25th October 1893).
In 1882 the name Rostrevor Street was approved for part of a development between Cregagh Road and Castlereagh Road. It is likely that this was replaced by Redcar Street. This is the R in an alphabetical sequence of streets built in the 1880s and 1890s, and apparently the last street in the sequence/development.
" } , { "id": 3168, "pageID": "59513", "title": "Redcliffe Drive", "url" : "redcliffe-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - - BT4 - - - -On the application of Mr. John Harkness, it was Resolved – That new streets on his property situated off Mersey Street be named Redcliffe Drive and Redcliffe Parade. (16th April 1929)
" } , { "id": 3169, "pageID": "59514", "title": "Redcliffe Parade", "url" : "redcliffe-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3170, "pageID": "59515", "title": "Redcliffe Street", "url" : "redcliffe-street", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Redcliffe Street - - - - BT4 - - - -On the application of Messrs. John Harkness & Co., it was Resolved - That a new street on their property situated off Mersey Street be named Redcliffe Street, subject to the Education Committee, as owners of adjoining property, agreeing thereto. (2nd October 1928).
" } , { "id": 3171, "pageID": "59516", "title": "Redhill Manor", "url" : "redhill-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3172, "pageID": "59517", "title": "Regent Street / Sráid an Leasrí", "url" : "regent-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1863", "content" : " - Regent Street / Sráid an Leasrí - - - - BT13 - - - -Regent Street is one of several names which may have been transferred from London to Belfast, such as Oxford Street, Bond Street and Fleet Street (the last two no longer extant). Each possible transfer needs to be evaluated individually. Regent Street in London was named for George, Prince of Wales (later King George IV) and laid out by the architect John Nash between 1813 and 1821 as part of a scheme for the prince (Room 1994, 451). The fact that Belfast’s Regent Street was named in 1863, four decades later during the reign of Queen Victoria (when there was no regent), speaks for this being a transferred name. See this blog: Transferred Street Names In Belfast
The Irish version of this name has been revised. It was rendered Sráid na Ríóna when a dual language form was first approved.
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" } , { "id": 3174, "pageID": "59519", "title": "Reid Street", "url" : "reid-street", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Reid Street - - - - BT6 - - - -A considerable portion of the houses in this street were built by W.H.C. Reid in 1908 and 1909. He was a partner in the firm of Jamieson & Reid, wholesale grocers, and named the street after himself. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
Submitted memorial signed by 50 owners and occupiers of property in Reid Street, requesting that the name of that street be changed to Castlereagh Gardens or other suitable alternative. The further consideration of the matter was deferred pending the views of all the owners of property being ascertained. (16th February 1932).
Adverting to this Committees minute of 16th February last on the above-named subject, the City Surveyor reported that he had addressed an enquiry to the 27 owners of property in Reid Street with a view to ascertaining their views on the proposed change of name of that street, but, while 16 owners were in favour of the proposed change, 10 were not in favour of it, and as under Section 21 of the Public Health Acts Amendment Act 1907, two-thirds of owners of property must agree before the name of any thoroughfare can be changed, the requisite number were not in favour of the change. Resolved - That action be not taken in the matter. (12th April 1932).
" } , { "id": 3175, "pageID": "59520", "title": "Renfrew Walk", "url" : "renfrew-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Renfrew is a large town on the south bank of the Rive Clyde about five miles to the north-west of the centre of Glasgow. It may have been called after this town." } , { "id": 3176, "pageID": "59521", "title": "Renwick Street", "url" : "renwick-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1879", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1879 - - - -Resolved that the application of Mr Carson, the owner of the property in Renwick Court, to change the name of that court to Renwick St, be referred to the Surveyor.
(3 December 1879)
Resolved that on the application of William G Carson Renwick Court be changed to Renwick Street on his paying the cost. (10th December 1879).
The heritage section of Shaftesbury Reformed Presbyterian Church indicates this street was called after James Renwick. There is student accommodation called Renwick House in Elmwood Avenue run by a Christian organisation. Their website states: The building is named after James Renwick, a Scottish Covenanter who was executed for his faith in 1688 at the age of 26. He was known to have been a vibrant young man who lived courageously for his Saviour.
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" } , { "id": 3177, "pageID": "59522", "title": "Riada Close", "url" : "riada-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3178, "pageID": "59523", "title": "Ribble Street", "url" : "ribble-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That Messrs. Thomas Dixon & Sons be informed the Committee approve of the names of Ribble Street and Welland Street for their two new streets near Connswater Street, but request them to propose other names than Den Street, Esh Street, and Orwell Street, as those three names would conflict with existing street names. (2nd September 1885)
Like Richardson Street, Richardson Court may be accounted for by the marriage of Victor Coates to Margaret Airth Richardson in 1863, or another connection with the Richardson family.
Resolved that the 4 new streets off My Ladys Road be named Canada Street, Richardson Street, Ravenhill Street and Toronto Street (5th May 1880). Richardson Court is off Richardson Street.
" } , { "id": 3180, "pageID": "59525", "title": "Richardson Street", "url" : "richardson-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1880", "content" : " - Richardson Street - - - - BT6 - - - -This street name may be accounted for by the marriage of Victor Coates to Margaret Airth Richardson in 1863, or another connection with the Richardson family.
Resolved that the four new streets off My Ladys Road be named Canada Street, Richardson Street, Ravenhill Street and Toronto Street (5th May 1880).
" } , { "id": 3181, "pageID": "59526", "title": "Richhill Crescent", "url" : "richhill-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1956", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1956 - - - - “On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the names Richhill Park and Richhill Crescent for new streets off Sandown Road for Parkmount Building Company”. (13th March 1956)." } , { "id": 3182, "pageID": "59527", "title": "Richhill Park", "url" : "richhill-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1956", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1956 - - - - “On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the names Richhill Park and Richhill Crescent for new streets off Sandown Road for Parkmount Building Company”. (13th March 1956)." } , { "id": 3183, "pageID": "59528", "title": "Richmond Avenue", "url" : "richmond-avenue", "intro" : "Name approved: 1998", "content" : " - - Name approved: 1998 - - - - Richmond Avenue, Richmond Court, Richmond Close and Richmond Heights, off Knocknagoney Road put forward by the Carvill Group were agreed at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 14th December, 1998." } , { "id": 3184, "pageID": "59529", "title": "Richmond Close", "url" : "richmond-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Richmond Close, Richmond Court, Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, off Knocknagoney Road put forward by the Carvill Group were agreed at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 14th December, 1998." } , { "id": 3185, "pageID": "59530", "title": "Richmond Court", "url" : "richmond-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Richmond Court, Richmond Close, Richmond Avenue, Richmond Heights, off Knocknagoney Road put forward by the Carvill Group were agreed at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 14th December, 1998." } , { "id": 3186, "pageID": "59531", "title": "Richmond Heights", "url" : "richmond-heights", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Richmond Heights, Richmond Court, Richmond Close, Richmond Avenue off Knocknagoney Road put forward by the Carvill Group were agreed at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 14th December, 1998." } , { "id": 3187, "pageID": "59532", "title": "Richmond Lane", "url" : "richmond-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3189, "pageID": "59534", "title": "Richmond Square", "url" : "richmond-square", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Origin of name
Richmond Square takes its name from the earlier locality of Richmond, a place-name applied to open ground east of the Antrim Road on Ordnance Survey Second Edition maps (1838–1862). The name does not appear on the Ordnance Survey First Edition (1829–1835), suggesting that Richmond became established as a recognised local or estate name in the mid-19th century, prior to urban development.
On the Second Edition mapping, Richmond is shown in italic script, the Ordnance Survey convention for estates or recognised localities, and is not associated with any street or built feature. At this stage the area remained largely undeveloped.
The name Richmond Square itself was formally applied on 12 March 1873, when Belfast Corporation authorised the naming of the development. The council minutes record:
That the Surveyor be authorised to name Mr Cambridge’s property off Limestone Road ‘Richmond Square’.
(Belfast Corporation Council Minutes, 12 March 1873)
The name may be understood as a transferred place-name, consistent with a wider 19th-century Belfast naming habit in which recognisable British place names were adopted for new streets and squares. This interpretation is supported by patterns visible in the NI Place dataset and related street-name compilations (for example, Camberwell Terrace, glossed as being named after Camberwell, south London), though no direct documentary statement of origin for Richmond itself has been identified.
By the later 19th century, Richmond had become locally embedded in north Belfast as both a micro-district label and a property or land-use name. This is reflected in contemporary directories and in names such as Richmond Lodge, Richmond Place, Richmond Square, Richmond Nurseries, and the Richmond Brick and Tile Works beside the Mile Water. Richmond Square preserves this earlier layer of local naming within the later street layout.
Sources
Ordnance Survey, Ireland: First Edition, 6-inch maps (1829–1835)
Ordnance Survey, Ireland: Second Edition, 6-inch maps (1838–1862)
Belfast Corporation Council Minutes, 12 March 1873
Belfast directories (late 19th century)
NI Place (Northern Ireland Place-Name Project)
Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Trust: Alexandra Park background material
Richview Court was so called from Richview House, whose entrance was from the Blackstaff Road (now Donegall Road). (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall).
Richview Court Off Donegall Road, BT12 Adjacent to Richview Street was proposed by JNP Architects and accepted at the Health & Environmental Services Committee on 7th May 2008.
" } , { "id": 3191, "pageID": "59536", "title": "Richview Street", "url" : "richview-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1914", "content" : " - Richview Street - - - - BT12 - - - -Richview Street was so called from Richview House, whose entrance was from the Blackstaff Road (now Donegall Road). (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
The 1905 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory indicates Richview House alongside Richview Brickworks on the Donegall Road.
On the application of the Market Estates Company, Ltd., a new street on their property off Donegall Road was named Richview Street. (Report in the Belfast News-Letter - Wednesday 26 August 1914).
" } , { "id": 3192, "pageID": "59537", "title": "Ridgeway Street", "url" : "ridgeway-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1892", "content" : " - Ridgeway Street - - - - BT9 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs McCaw Stevenson and Orr Limited a new street on their property situate off Stranmillis Road be named Ridgeway Street. (17th August 1892).
" } , { "id": 3193, "pageID": "59538", "title": "Riga Street", "url" : "riga-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1865", "content" : " - Riga Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Named after Riga, now the capital of Latvia on the Baltic Sea. At the time when this street was named, Riga was under Russian control, part of the Tsars empire.
Resolved that Mr Edward Walkington be permitted to name two new streets on his property at Shankill ‘Riga Street’ and ‘Moscow Street’. 20th September 1865.
That on the application of the owner Mr James Tate of Tennent Street 3 new streets on his property situate off Tennent Street be named Dewey Street, Santiago Street and Upper Riga Street. (31st August 1898). [Upper is crossed out in the minute book].
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" } , { "id": 3197, "pageID": "59542", "title": "Rinnalea Close", "url" : "rinnalea-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Rinnalea is a point in North Donegal." } , { "id": 3198, "pageID": "59543", "title": "Rinnalea Gardens", "url" : "rinnalea-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Rinnalea is a point in North Donegal." } , { "id": 3199, "pageID": "59544", "title": "Rinnalea Grove", "url" : "rinnalea-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Rinnalea is a point in North Donegal." } , { "id": 3200, "pageID": "59545", "title": "Rinnalea Walk", "url" : "rinnalea-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - One of the many references to street names called after a place in Donegal - Rinnalea is a small headland in the near to Cionn Caslach / Kincasslagh, The Rosses, Co. Donegal. NI Place-Names Project" } , { "id": 3201, "pageID": "59546", "title": "Rinnalea Way", "url" : "rinnalea-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Rinnalea is a point in North Donegal." } , { "id": 3202, "pageID": "59547", "title": "Ritchie Street", "url" : "ritchie-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1886", "content" : " - Ritchie Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Resolved that on the application of Dr Ritchie the new street from York Road to Northern Counties Railway be named Ritchie Sheet (Town Corporation Minutes, 6th October 1886).
That the owners of property in new street off Ritchie Street be informed, that the Committee cannot approve of it being called Seafield Street and must request the owners to submit another name. (8 May 1889).
The minutes of 12th August 1891 also record an application of the owner, Mr W. B. Ritchie for two new streets on his property situate off York Road, be named Ayr street and Fife street.
It is likely that the street is named after William Barry Ritchie (1816-87), who lived at the Grove and inherited a felt and fertiliser manufacturing business at Mountpottinger from his father, Francis. This firm won the contract to build the new Queen’s Bridge across the Lagan in 1841-42 and the work was supervised by William Barry Ritchie. His death was reported in the Northern Whig newspaper on 17th February 1887.
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" } , { "id": 3205, "pageID": "59550", "title": "Riverdale Close", "url" : "riverdale-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name Riverdale Close appears for the first time in the 1962 BSD with a few addresses. Riverdale House features In The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877." } , { "id": 3206, "pageID": "59551", "title": "Riverdale Gardens", "url" : "riverdale-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name Riverdale Gardens appears for the first time in the 1955 BSD with a few addresses listed as well as the description vacant ground. Riverdale House features In The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877." } , { "id": 3207, "pageID": "59552", "title": "Riverdale Park Avenue", "url" : "riverdale-park-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name Riverdale Park Avenue appears for the first time in the 1960 BSD. It had been known as Riverdale Avenue. Riverdale House features In The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877." } , { "id": 3208, "pageID": "59553", "title": "Riverdale Park Drive", "url" : "riverdale-park-drive", "intro" : "year approved: 1960", "content" : " - Riverdale Park Drive - - - - BT11 - - - - This street had been called Riverdale Drive in the 1959 BSD; in the 1960 directory it was called Riverdale Park Drive." } , { "id": 3209, "pageID": "59554", "title": "Riverdale Park East", "url" : "riverdale-park-east", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name Riverdale Park East appears for the first time in the 1952 BSD with no addresses listed and the description houses being built. Riverdale House features In The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877." } , { "id": 3210, "pageID": "59555", "title": "Riverdale Park North", "url" : "riverdale-park-north", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name Riverdale Park North appears for the first time in the 1952 BSD with a few addresses listed as well as the description houses being built. Riverdale House features In The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877." } , { "id": 3211, "pageID": "59556", "title": "Riverdale Park South", "url" : "riverdale-park-south", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Riverdale House features in The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877." } , { "id": 3212, "pageID": "59557", "title": "Riverdale Park West", "url" : "riverdale-park-west", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name Riverdale Park West appears for the first time in the 1952 BSD with a few addresses listed as well as the description houses being built. Riverdale House features In The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877." } , { "id": 3213, "pageID": "59558", "title": "Riverdale Place", "url" : "riverdale-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street name features for the first time in the 1962 Belfast Street Directory with a few addresses listed" } , { "id": 3214, "pageID": "59559", "title": "Riverside Mews", "url" : "riverside-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3217, "pageID": "59562", "title": "Riverview Meadows", "url" : "riverview-meadows", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Riverview Meadows, Belfast
Riverview Meadows is a short residential street off Old Suffolk Road in west Belfast, forming a small modern housing enclave set back from the main thoroughfare and oriented towards the open ground and river corridors of the Suffolk and Colin Glen valley.
Documentary origin
The name Riverview Meadows was formally approved by Belfast City Council on 6 September 2004 under the Building Control street-naming procedure. The minute of the Health and Environmental Services Committee records:
The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets in the City which did not conflict with the existing approved street names and to which the Royal Mail had no objections.
Proposed name: Riverview Meadows
Location: Off Old Suffolk Road
Applicant: Mr J. McCormick
This places the creation of the street and its name within a period of small-scale residential development along the Old Suffolk Road in the early twenty-first century.
Historical context
The Old Suffolk Road preserves the name Suffolk, which originates in Suffolk House, the late eighteenth-century residence of the McCance family. William McCance (1746–1810), of Wellington Place, Belfast, is recorded as being of Suffolk House, establishing the house as a named seat by that period. From that residence the name passed to the surrounding district and, in time, to the road itself.
Riverview Meadows does not appear on earlier Ordnance Survey mapping and represents a modern insertion into this long-established edge-of-city landscape. The area had for centuries been shaped by estate ground, fields, and river corridors at the western margin of Belfast, where urban growth met the glen.
Unlike many older Belfast street names, Riverview Meadows does not derive from a historic field-name, estate subdivision, or townland. Instead, it follows a contemporary naming pattern that draws on landscape imagery to shape the identity of new housing.
Name significance
The name reflects the street’s proximity to the Colin Glen river corridor, drawing on the language of water and meadow to shape the identity of a modern residential pocket. Both elements are aspirational rather than documentary: Riverview gestures toward openness and connection with the valley, while Meadows evokes pastoral calm within an urban setting.
In this way the name performs three related functions:
It distinguishes a very small street with a self-contained identity.
It softens the transition between city and countryside through natural imagery.
It exemplifies a late twentieth- and early twenty-first-century shift in Belfast street-naming, from inherited geographical memory to created atmosphere.
Riverview Meadows is therefore a product of modern urban toponymy. Its name does not record an older landscape so much as reimagine one, projecting a sense of space and tranquillity onto a contemporary residential pocket at the city’s edge.
Sources
Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee Minutes,
6 September 2004, Street Naming / Building Control
(Approval of Riverview Meadows, off Old Suffolk Road; applicant: Mr J. McCormick.)
Ordnance Survey of Ireland / Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, historical mapping
(Shows no street of this name prior to the early twenty-first century.)
OSNI modern digital mapping / gazetteer
(Confirms the present-day layout of Riverview Meadows off Old Suffolk Road.)
McCance of Suffolk, Lord Belmont in Northern Ireland (2022)
(Genealogical record identifying William McCance (1746–1810) as of Suffolk House.)
Local cartographic and topographical evidence for the Colin Glen and Suffolk district.
" } , { "id": 3218, "pageID": "59563", "title": "Riverview Ridge", "url" : "riverview-ridge", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This takes its name from its proximity to the Colin Glen River." } , { "id": 3219, "pageID": "59564", "title": "Riverview Street", "url" : "riverview-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3220, "pageID": "59565", "title": "Robina Court", "url" : "robina-court", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Robina Court - - - - BT15 - - - -That on the application of the owners of property the new street from Limestone Road to the eastern end of Collyer Street be called Robina Street. (30th October 1878). Robina Court takes its name from its proximity to Robina Street.
" } , { "id": 3221, "pageID": "59566", "title": "Robina Street", "url" : "robina-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1878", "content" : " - - BT15 - - Robina Street - - - - -That on the application of the owners of property the new street from Limestone Road to the eastern end of Collyer Street be called Robina Street. (30th October 1878).
" } , { "id": 3222, "pageID": "59567", "title": "Rochester Avenue", "url" : "rochester-avenue", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Rochester Avenue - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after Rochester, Kent, where Short Brothers had its main base until it made Belfast its headquarters in 1948. This street is part of a small cluster based on the theme of Short Brothers aerospace, which also includes Sunderland Road and Stirling Avenue / Gardens / Road.
- Further Information - -en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_Brothers
" } , { "id": 3223, "pageID": "59568", "title": "Rochester Court", "url" : "rochester-court", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Rochester Court - - - - BT6 - - - -Rochester Court is a building rather than a street. It is named after Rochester, Kent, where Short Brothers had its main base until it made Belfast its headquarters in 1948. This street is part of a small cluster based on the theme of Short Brothers aerospace, which also includes Sunderland Road and Stirling Avenue / Gardens / Road.
- Further Information - -en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_Brothers
" } , { "id": 3224, "pageID": "59569", "title": "Rochester Drive", "url" : "rochester-drive", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Rochester Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after Rochester, Kent, where Short Brothers had its main base until it made Belfast its headquarters in 1948. This street is part of a small cluster based on the theme of Short Brothers aerospace, which also includes Sunderland Road and Stirling Avenue / Gardens / Road.
- Further Information - -en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_Brothers
" } , { "id": 3225, "pageID": "59570", "title": "Rochester Road", "url" : "rochester-road", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Rochester Road - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after Rochester, Kent, where Short Brothers had its main base until it made Belfast its headquarters in 1948. This street is part of a small cluster based on the theme of Short Brothers aerospace, which also includes Sunderland Road and Stirling Avenue / Gardens / Road.
- Further Information - -en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_Brothers
" } , { "id": 3226, "pageID": "59571", "title": "Rochester Street", "url" : "rochester-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Rochester Street - - - - BT6 - - - - Application of the owners of the property Messrs Thomas Crozier and the trustees of Rea two new streets situate off Ravenhill Road - Rochester Street and Florida Street. TIC: 30th May 1900. " } , { "id": 3227, "pageID": "59572", "title": "Rock Grove / Garrán na Carraige", "url" : "rock-grove", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Rock Grove / Garrán na Carraige - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3228, "pageID": "59573", "title": "Rockdale Street / Sráid Ghleanntán na Carraige", "url" : "rockdale-street", "intro" : "BT12; year name approved: 1900", "content" : " - Rockdale Street / Sráid Ghleanntán na Carraige - - - - Year name approved: 1900 - - - - “That on the application of the owners Messrs R J McConnell and Co 3 new streets on their property situate off the Falls Road be named Rockmount Street, Rockville Street and Rockdale Street.” Minutes, Improvement Committee, 11th September 1900." } , { "id": 3229, "pageID": "59574", "title": "Rockland Street", "url" : "rockland-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - Rockland Street - - - - BT12 - - - -On the application of Miss Isobel McKibbin, it was Resolved – That the name Rockland Street be approved for new street on her property, situated off Donegall Road. (26th March 1929)
" } , { "id": 3230, "pageID": "59575", "title": "Rockmore Road / Bóthar na Carraige Móire", "url" : "rockmore-road", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Rockmore Road / Bóthar na Carraige Móire - - - - BT12 - - - - Owner: R. J. McConnell & Co. Situate off Falls Road - Rockmore Road. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 4th April 1900. The 1901 Belfast Street Directory as transcribed for the Lennon Wylie website indicates Rockmore Road is in the process of being developed. Rockmore Road was referred to as New Street in the 1901 Census." } , { "id": 3231, "pageID": "59576", "title": "Rockmount Street / Sráid Chnocán na Carraige", "url" : "rockmount-street", "intro" : "BT12; year name approved: 1900", "content" : " - Rockmount Street / Sráid Chnocán na Carraige - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs R J McConnell and Co 3 new streets on their property situate off the Falls Road be named Rockmount Street, Rockville Street and Rockdale Street. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 11th September 1900.
That on the application of the owners Messrs R. J. McConnell & Co. two new Streets on their property situate off Falls Road and Whiterock Road be named Rockmount Street and Rockneil Street. (27th November 1900). it is unclear why there was a second request to name Rockmount Street, there is no evidence that the name Rockneil Street was ever used.
The Ordnance Survey map of 1900-1907 indicates a street where Rockmount Street is today but without a name.
" } , { "id": 3232, "pageID": "59577", "title": "Rockview Street", "url" : "rockview-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - - Owner: Mr Shillington, eight new streets situate off Broadway be named Benburb Street, Ebor Street, Kilburn Street, Lecale Street, Moltke Street, Rockview Street, Tavanagh Street and Glenmachan Street. Minutes TIC, 25th May 1898. " } , { "id": 3233, "pageID": "59578", "title": "Rockville Mews", "url" : "rockville-mews", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Rockville Mews - - - - BT4 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3234, "pageID": "59579", "title": "Rockville Street / Sráid Bhaile na Carraige", "url" : "rockville-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Rockville Street / Sráid Bhaile na Carraige - - - - BT12 - - - - “That on the application of the owners Messrs R J McConnell and Co 3 new streets on their property situate off the Falls Road be named Rockmount Street, Rockville Street and Rockdale Street.” Minutes, Improvement Committee, 11th September 1900. Rockville Street features in the 1907 Belfast Street Directory as featured by Lennon Wylie. (Research on physical copies of the directories will indicate when the street name was first printed)" } , { "id": 3235, "pageID": "59580", "title": "Rocky Road", "url" : "rocky-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -which runs from Knockbreda Road to Castlereagh, takes its name from an outcrop of rock in the direct line of the road, which caused vehicles to make a detour. Still remains to mark the spot. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
Tabled: Letter from the Post Office informing the Council that the former Rural Council had previously agreed to the name Mann’s Road for a thoroughfare in this area and requesting an alternative name. RESOLVED that the Rocky Road be renamed Kirk Road, subject to the approval of the Post Office and to the consent of the appropriate number of residents in the area being received. (22nd August 1974).
The Clerk reported that the required number of residents had not agreed to the proposal to change the street name Rocky Road to Kirk Road. RESOLVED that no further action be taken in the matter. (19th December 1974).
" } , { "id": 3236, "pageID": "59581", "title": "Roddens Crescent", "url" : "roddens-crescent", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Roddens Crescent - - - - BT5 - - - -Rodden (or roddin, roddan) is a Scots and Ulster-Scots word meaning a narrow track or path. According to the Dictionary of the Scots Language, it can specifically refer to a track trodden out by sheep or to any private unmetalled track or rough road. It is, in essence, a dialect form of Eng. road + ing. Its use in Ulster-Scots is confirmed by place-names such as The Tods Roddan (meaning the foxs track), a cliff-top path above the Gobbins in Co. Antrim.
The use of this word in the three street names Roddens Crescent / Gardens / Park in this part of East Belfast is probably explained by a connection with the Blakiston-Houston family. They lived at Orangefield nearby in the 19th century, but this was not their only residence. They also owned Roddans House in the townland of Roddans (sometimes spelt Roddens) near Ballywalter. M Blakiston Houston is recorded as the landlord of Roddans townland in Griffiths Valuation (1864).
- Further Information - -Roddin in the Dictionary of the Scots Language
" } , { "id": 3237, "pageID": "59582", "title": "Roddens Gardens", "url" : "roddens-gardens", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Roddens Gardens - - - - BT5 - - - -Rodden (or roddin, roddan) is a Scots and Ulster-Scots word meaning a narrow track or path. According to the Dictionary of the Scots Language, it can specifically refer to a track trodden out by sheep or to any private unmetalled track or rough road. It is, in essence, a dialect form of Eng. road + ing. Its use in Ulster-Scots is confirmed by place-names such as The Tods Roddan (meaning the foxs track), a cliff-top path above the Gobbins in Co. Antrim.
The use of this word in the three street names Roddens Crescent / Gardens / Park in this part of East Belfast is probably explained by a connection with the Blakiston-Houston family. They lived at Orangefield nearby in the 19th century, but this was not their only residence. They also owned Roddans House in the townland of Roddans (sometimes spelt Roddens) near Ballywalter. M Blakiston Houston is recorded as the landlord of Roddans townland in Griffiths Valuation (1864).
- Further Information - -Roddin in the Dictionary of the Scots Language
" } , { "id": 3238, "pageID": "59583", "title": "Roddens Park", "url" : "roddens-park", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Roddens Park - - - - BT5 - - - -Rodden (or roddin, roddan) is a Scots and Ulster-Scots word meaning a narrow track or path. According to the Dictionary of the Scots Language, it can specifically refer to a track trodden out by sheep or to any private unmetalled track or rough road. It is, in essence, a dialect form of Eng. road + ing. Its use in Ulster-Scots is confirmed by place-names such as The Tods Roddan (meaning the foxs track), a cliff-top path above the Gobbins in Co. Antrim.
The use of this word in the three street names Roddens Crescent / Gardens / Park in this part of East Belfast is probably explained by a connection with the Blakiston-Houston family. They lived at Orangefield nearby in the 19th century, but this was not their only residence. They also owned Roddans House in the townland of Roddans (sometimes spelt Roddens) near Ballywalter. M Blakiston Houston is recorded as the landlord of Roddans townland in Griffiths Valuation (1864).
- Further Information - -Roddin in the Dictionary of the Scots Language
" } , { "id": 3239, "pageID": "59584", "title": "Roden Pass / Slí Roden", "url" : "roden-pass", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Roden Pass / Slí Roden - - - - BT12 - - - -It is likely this street was named for the Earl of Roden Jocelyn, Robert (1788–1870), 3rd earl of Roden, landowner and politician. His principal residence in Ireland was Tollymore Park near Castlewellan. The name of the street appears in the The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877. Further information: https://www.dib.ie/biography/jocelyn-robert-a4284
- Further Information - - https://www.libraryireland.com/biography/RobertJocelynEarlofRoden.php" } , { "id": 3240, "pageID": "59585", "title": "Roden Square / Cearnóg Roden", "url" : "roden-square", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Roden Square / Cearnóg Roden - - - - BT12 - - - -It is likely this street was named for the Earl of Roden who had died on 20th March 1880. His principal residence in Ireland was Tollymore Park near Castlewellan.
- Further Information - - https://www.libraryireland.com/biography/RobertJocelynEarlofRoden.php" } , { "id": 3241, "pageID": "59586", "title": "Roden Street / Sráid Roden", "url" : "roden-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1873", "content" : " - Roden Street / Sráid Roden - - - - BT12 - - - -That the application of James Dunn to name a street off Grosvenor Street ‘Roden St be granted. (TIC, 26 November 1873) It is likely this street was named for the Earl of Roden who was a prominent figure at the time the street was named. His principal residence in Ireland was Tollymore Park near Castlewellan.
That on the application of the owners three new streets on their property situate off Roden Street be named Magnetic Street, Electric Street and Clifford Street. (20th May 1896)
That on the application of the owners, Messrs H. & J. Martin Ltd., a new street on their property situate off Roden Street be named Rhodes Street. (6th January 1903).
- Further Information - - https://www.libraryireland.com/biography/RobertJocelynEarlofRoden.php" } , { "id": 3242, "pageID": "59587", "title": "Roden Way / Bealach Roden", "url" : "roden-way", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Roden Way / Bealach Roden - - - - BT12 - - - -
It is likely this street was named for the Earl of Roden who had died on 20th March 1880. His principal residence in Ireland was Tollymore Park near Castlewellan.
- Further Information - - https://www.libraryireland.com/biography/RobertJocelynEarlofRoden.php" } , { "id": 3243, "pageID": "59588", "title": "Rodney Drive", "url" : "rodney-drive", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - Rodney Drive - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved - That the names Rodney Parade and Rodney Drive be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. R. M. T. McConnell, situated off Donegall Road. (10th December 1929).
[R. M. T. McConnell was a son of Sir Joseph McConnell] Rodney Drive is listed for the first time in 1933 Belfast and Ulster Street Directory. The entry includes addresses from 1-49 and 2 to 50.
On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the Committee approved of a new street off Donegall Road being named Rodney Crescent for Ideal Cleaning, Ltd. (IC, 9th September 1947). This name no longer exists.
" } , { "id": 3244, "pageID": "59589", "title": "Rodney Parade", "url" : "rodney-parade", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - Rodney Parade - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved - That the names Rodney Parade and Rodney Drive be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. R. M. T. McConnell, situated off Donegall Road. (10th December 1929)
Rodney Parade is listed for the first time in 1931 Belfast and Ulster Street Directory with the description Off Donegall Road. The entry includes addresses from 1-47 and 2 to 54.
" } , { "id": 3245, "pageID": "59590", "title": "Roosevelt Rise", "url" : "roosevelt-rise", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Roosevelt Rise - - - - BT12 - - - -The Roosevelt streets were named after US President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919). He was Vice-President for 6 months under William McKinley and assumed the presidency in September 1901 after the assassination of McKinley. He then served a second term from 1905 to 1909. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for his part in ending the Russo-Japanese War.
The first street to be so named was Roosevelt Street, whilst Roosevelt Rise was named many decades later.
- Further Information - - https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/theodore-roosevelt/" } , { "id": 3246, "pageID": "59591", "title": "Roosevelt Square", "url" : "roosevelt-square", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Roosevelt Square - - - - BT12 - - - -The Roosevelt streets were named after US President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919). He was Vice-President for 6 months under William McKinley and assumed the presidency in September 1901 after the assassination of McKinley. He then served a second term from 1905 to 1909. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for his part in ending the Russo-Japanese War.
The first street to be so named was Roosevelt Street, whilst Roosevelt Square was named many decades later.
- Further Information - - https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/theodore-roosevelt/" } , { "id": 3247, "pageID": "59592", "title": "Roosevelt Street", "url" : "roosevelt-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Roosevelt Street - - - - BT12 - - - -The Roosevelt streets are named after US President Theodore Roosevelt Jr (1858-1919). He was Vice-President for 6 months under William McKinley and assumed the presidency in September 1901 after the assassination of McKinley. He then served a second term from 1905 to 1909. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for his part in ending the Russo-Japanese War.
Roosevelt Street features in an advert in the Belfast Telegraph - Friday 09 August 1907.
- Further Information - - https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/theodore-roosevelt/" } , { "id": 3248, "pageID": "59593", "title": "Rosapenna Court", "url" : "rosapenna-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3249, "pageID": "59594", "title": "Rosapenna Drive", "url" : "rosapenna-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Rosapenna Drive - - - - BT14 - - - -On the application of Mr. Alexander Devon, it was Resolved – That a new street on Mr. Devon’s property, situate off Cliftonville Road, be named Rosapenna Drive. (1st December 1925)
" } , { "id": 3250, "pageID": "59595", "title": "Rosapenna Parade", "url" : "rosapenna-parade", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Rosapenna Parade - - - - BT14 - - - -Named after a townland in Mevagh parish on the Rosguill Peninsula, Co. Donegal. The official spelling of the townland is Rosepenna and it is called Machaire Loiscthe in Irish, an unrelated name for the same place.
On the application of Mr. E. H. Reid, it was Resolved – That the name Rosapenna Parade be approved for a new street on his property, situated off Rosapenna Drive. (10th July 1928)
" } , { "id": 3251, "pageID": "59596", "title": "Rosapenna Square", "url" : "rosapenna-square", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Another popular location in Donegal, particularly known for its golf course." } , { "id": 3252, "pageID": "59597", "title": "Rosapenna Street", "url" : "rosapenna-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1893", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1893 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Mr. R. Kelly and Mr. Francis Curley, 2 new streets on their property situate off Old Park Road be named ‘Old Park Street’ and ‘Afghan Street’. (26th April 1893).
That the application of the owners, Messrs R. Kelly & Sons and Messrs McCrea & McFarland, to change the name of Afghan Street to ‘Rosapenna Street’ be granted. That on the application of the owners, Messrs McCrea & McFarland, five new streets situate off Cliftonville Rd be named: ‘Rosevale Street’, ‘Harcourt Street’, ‘Leinster Street’, ‘Rathmines Street’ and ‘Sylvan Street. (21st June 1893).
" } , { "id": 3253, "pageID": "59598", "title": "Rosapenna Walk", "url" : "rosapenna-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3254, "pageID": "59599", "title": "Rose Street / Sráid na Rósanna", "url" : "rose-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 2018", "content" : " - Rose Street / Sráid na Rósanna - - - - BT12 - - - -JNP Architects have proposed Rose Street for a new street located off Springfield Avenue as the neighbouring streets are named after flowers. These streets are Crocus Street, Iris Drive and Violet Street. The second choice is Rose Drive with the third choice being Springfield Lane and fourth choice Springfield Way. Radius Housing are the owners of this site and they were keen to get the local community involved in the naming of the new street. They worked with a local primary school and organised a classroom based exercise for P6 and P7 pupils to participate in a poster competition entitled My Community. A shortlist was drawn up based on the street naming criteria set by Belfast City Council and two of the exact name choices of two pupils have been put forward, Rose Street and Springfield Lane. The other two suggestions are based on variations of these. (Minutes People and Communities meeting 10th April 2018).
" } , { "id": 3255, "pageID": "59600", "title": "Rosebank Court", "url" : "rosebank-court", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Rosebank Court - - - - BT14 - - - -Rosebank Court is in the Oldpark area. It is a little distance away from Rosebank Street, BT13.
" } , { "id": 3256, "pageID": "59601", "title": "Rosebank Street", "url" : "rosebank-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1895", "content" : " - Rosebank Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owners of property 6 new streets situate off Crumlin Road be named ‘Columba Street’, ‘Rosebank Street’, ‘Ohio Street’, ‘Oregon Street’, ‘Ottawa Street’, and ‘Montreal Street’, and a new street off London Road be named ‘Lismore Street’. (23rd October 1895). Columba Street is an error for Columbia Street.
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1896 lists one address for Rosebank Street.
" } , { "id": 3257, "pageID": "59602", "title": "Rosebery Road", "url" : "roseberry-road", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1894", "content" : " - Rosebery Road - - - - BT6 - - - -This street was called after Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, who was British Prime Minister in 1894-1895. Although the title Earl of Rosebery is in the Peerage of Scotland, it refers to Roseberry Topping (note the spelling with 2 Rs), a hill in North Yorkshire near the estate of the 1st Earls wife.
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 25 April 1894 indicate the naming of 3 streets at My Lady’s Road and Ravenhill Avenue: Rosebery Road, Roslyn Street and London Road.
- Further Information - - https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/archibald-primrose-5th-earl-of-rosebery" } , { "id": 3258, "pageID": "59603", "title": "Rosebery Gardens", "url" : "rosebery-gardens", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1921", "content" : " - Rosebery Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -This street takes its name from the nearby Rosebery Road, which was called after Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, British Prime Minister in 1894-1895. Although the title Earl of Rosebery is in the Peerage of Scotland, it refers to Roseberry Topping (note the spelling with 2 Rs), a hill in North Yorkshire near the estate of the 1st Earls wife.
Resolved that on the application of the Housing Committee the street between Carlingford Street and Rosebery Road be named Rosebery Gardens. (15th March 1921).
- Further Information - - https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/archibald-primrose-5th-earl-of-rosebery" } , { "id": 3259, "pageID": "59605", "title": "Rosebery Street", "url" : "rosebery-street", "intro" : "BT5; year first recorded: 1894", "content" : " - Rosebery Street - - - - BT5 - - - -This street was called after Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, who was British Prime Minister in 1894-1895. Although the title Earl of Rosebery is in the Peerage of Scotland, it refers to Roseberry Topping (note the spelling with 2 Rs), a hill in North Yorkshire near the estate of the 1st Earls wife.
Rosebery Street is situated off Bloomfield Avenue. See also Rosebery Road and Rosebery Gardens, BT6.
- Further Information - - https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/archibald-primrose-5th-earl-of-rosebery" } , { "id": 3260, "pageID": "59606", "title": "Rosehead", "url" : "rosehead", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Rosehead Off Ardilea Street, BT14 was proposed by N& W Housing Ltd and accepted by the Health & Environmental Services Committee on 5th November, 2008." } , { "id": 3261, "pageID": "59607", "title": "Rosehead Drive", "url" : "rosehead-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Rosehead Drive Off Ardilea St, BT14 N & W Housing Ltd and accepted by the Health & Environmental Services Committee on 5th November, 2008." } , { "id": 3262, "pageID": "59608", "title": "Roseland Place", "url" : "roseland-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Is off Donegall Road in South Belfast." } , { "id": 3263, "pageID": "59609", "title": "Roseleigh Street", "url" : "roseleigh-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1893", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1893 - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs McCrea and Mr McFarland — that a new street situate off Cabul Street be named Roseleigh Street. (14th June 1893).
" } , { "id": 3264, "pageID": "59610", "title": "Rosemary Park", "url" : "rosemary-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - That the name Strandburn Gardens be approved for a new street on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster, situated off Connsbrook Avenue, also that the names Dorchester Park and Rosemary Park be approved for new streets off Upper Malone Road on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster. (IC, 30th June 1936)." } , { "id": 3265, "pageID": "59611", "title": "Rosemary Street", "url" : "rosemary-street", "intro" : "BT1", "content" : " - Rosemary Street - - - - BT1 - - - -Rosemary Street
Located in the heart of Belfast city centre, Rosemary Street appears in the Belfast Directory of 1831–1832, with Martin’s edition from 1839 listing people living there. The origin of its name has prompted different explanations over the years.
One possibility is that the street was named after the rosemary herb. Local historian George Patton suggests that rosemary may once have been grown in abundance here. It’s believed the herb was used to mask the strong odours from nearby tanneries, mills, and the Farset River—which, in the 19th century, carried large volumes of untreated sewage. The scent of rosemary would have brought some relief in what was then a heavily industrialised and unsanitary part of the city.
Another view comes from historian Jonathan Bardon in his book Place Names in Ulster. He argues that street names like Rosemary, Ann, Howard, Alfred, and Arthur reflect the influence of the Donegall family—major landowners in Belfast at the time. From this perspective, Rosemary Street takes its name not from a plant, but from a person: a member of the family whose names were inscribed on the city’s map as a legacy of power and ownership.
Whether its roots lie in fragrant herbs or powerful names, Rosemary Street carries with it the layered history of Belfast’s growth and identity.
Sources
Patton, George. Central Belfast: A Historical Gazetteer. Ulster Architectural Heritage Society, 1993.
Bardon, Jonathan. Place Names in Ulster. Institute of Irish Studies, Queen’s University Belfast, 1992.
Belfast Directory, 1831–1832.
Martin’s Belfast Directory, 1839.
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The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of 26 May 1897 indicate approval of a change of name from Rosemount Street to Rosemount Gardens – the application was made by the owners. [A number of residents of Rosemount Street attended the Improvement Committee on 19th May 1897 to request their street be renamed Rosemount Gardens or Avenue. They were informed they had to obtain the written consent of the ground Landlord Mr Roberts Potts and they would have to pay the cost of the new name signs. Mr Potts agreed and the name was changed. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 19th May 1897]. OS (Second edition) 1846-1862
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" } , { "id": 3269, "pageID": "59615", "title": "Rosepark", "url" : "rosepark", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The original Rosepark villa stood facing Stormont House (later Stormont Castle) of the Cleland family across what is now the Upper Newtownards Road. Rosepark was built in 1830 for Octavia Crawford of Cabin Hill. ...The name of Rosepark is retained in the housing development which emerged in the area of the original house between 1934 and 1938. (Haines and Cooke, 2003, p 24) " } , { "id": 3270, "pageID": "59616", "title": "Rosepark Central", "url" : "rosepark-central", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The original Rosepark villa stood facing Stormont House (later Stormont Castle) of the Cleland family across what is now the Upper Newtownards Road. Rosepark was built in 1830 for Octavia Crawford of Cabin Hill. ...The name of Rosepark is retained in the housing development which emerged in the area of the original house between 1934 and 1938. (Haines and Cooke, 2003, p 24) " } , { "id": 3271, "pageID": "59617", "title": "Rosepark East", "url" : "rosepark-east", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The original Rosepark villa stood facing Stormont House (later Stormont Castle) of the Cleland family across what is now the Upper Newtownards Road. Rosepark was built in 1830 for Octavia Crawford of Cabin Hill. ...The name of Rosepark is retained in the housing development which emerged in the area of the original house between 1934 and 1938. (Haines and Cooke, 2003, p 24) " } , { "id": 3272, "pageID": "59618", "title": "Rosepark Gardens", "url" : "rosepark-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 2019", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2019 - - - - The original Rosepark villa stood facing Stormont House (later Stormont Castle) of the Cleland family across what is now the Upper Newtownards Road. Rosepark was built in 1830 for Octavia Crawford of Cabin Hill. ...The name of Rosepark is retained in the housing development which emerged in the area of the original house between 1934 and 1938. (Haines and Cooke, 2003, p 24) “Coogan Architects have proposed Rosepark Gardens, Rosepark Green and Rosepark Lane as the first, second and third choice for a new street which is being developed on the site of Rosepark House which has been demolished. Rosepark is also being proposed as the name is in keeping with the surrounding streets in the area.” Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, July 2019." } , { "id": 3273, "pageID": "59619", "title": "Rosepark Meadows", "url" : "rosepark-meadows", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The original Rosepark villa stood facing Stormont House (later Stormont Castle) of the Cleland family across what is now the Upper Newtownards Road. Rosepark was built in 1830 for Octavia Crawford of Cabin Hill. ...The name of Rosepark is retained in the housing development which emerged in the area of the original house between 1934 and 1938. (Haines and Cooke, 2003, p 24)" } , { "id": 3274, "pageID": "59620", "title": "Rosepark South", "url" : "rosepark-south", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The original Rosepark villa stood facing Stormont House (later Stormont Castle) of the Cleland family across what is now the Upper Newtownards Road. Rosepark was built in 1830 for Octavia Crawford of Cabin Hill. ...The name of Rosepark is retained in the housing development which emerged in the area of the original house between 1934 and 1938. (Haines and Cooke, 2003, p 24)" } , { "id": 3275, "pageID": "59621", "title": "Rosepark West", "url" : "rosepark-west", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The original Rosepark villa stood facing Stormont House (later Stormont Castle) of the Cleland family across what is now the Upper Newtownards Road. Rosepark was built in 1830 for Octavia Crawford of Cabin Hill. ...The name of Rosepark is retained in the housing development which emerged in the area of the original house between 1934 and 1938. (Haines and Cooke, 2003, p 24)" } , { "id": 3276, "pageID": "59622", "title": "Rosetta Avenue", "url" : "rosetta-avenue", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Rosetta Avenue - - - - BT7 - - - -Named after a house which existed at least as early as the 1811. Rosetta House and Farm are advertised for sale in The Belfast News-Letter in this year. Rosetta Lodge was described in 1825 as a ‘desirable country residence’, whilst Rosetta House was said to be about one mile from Belfast, the Newtownbreda Road’ in 1828 (Belfast Commercial Chronicle). The earliest occupier of the house known to us at present was Mrs Eliza Blacker, widow of Rev James Stewart Blacker, who had been rector of Keady. Eliza Blacker died at Rosetta in 1837.
The house was probably named after the Rosetta Stone discovered in 1799 and fully deciphered by Jean-François Champollion in 1822. The house, in turn, seems to have given name to Rosetta National School, now Rosetta Primary School. It is said that a plaster-cast replica of the Rosetta Stone was once displayed in the school, set into a wall, but that this disappeared in the 1920s.
Rosetta Avenue is recorded at least as early as 1877 (BPU).
" } , { "id": 3277, "pageID": "59623", "title": "Rosetta Drive", "url" : "rosetta-drive", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1931", "content" : " - Rosetta Drive - - - - BT7 - - - -Named after a house which existed at least as early as the 1811. Rosetta House and Farm are advertised for sale in The Belfast News-Letter in this year. Rosetta Lodge was described in 1825 as a ‘desirable country residence’, whilst Rosetta House was said to be about one mile from Belfast, the Newtownbreda Road’ in 1828 (Belfast Commercial Chronicle). The earliest occupier of the house known to us at present was Mrs Eliza Blacker, widow of Rev James Stewart Blacker, who had been rector of Keady. Eliza Blacker died at Rosetta in 1837.
The house was probably named after the Rosetta Stone discovered in 1799 and fully deciphered by Jean-François Champollion in 1822. The house, in turn, seems to have given name to Rosetta National School, now Rosetta Primary School. It is said that a plaster-cast replica of the Rosetta Stone was once displayed in the school, set into a wall, but that this disappeared in the 1920s.
Resolved – That the name Rosetta Drive be approved for a new street on the property of Mr. H. Forbes, off Rosetta Parade. (22nd December 1931).
" } , { "id": 3278, "pageID": "59624", "title": "Rosetta Parade", "url" : "rosetta-parade", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Rosetta Parade - - - - BT7 - - - -Named after a house which existed at least as early as the 1811. Rosetta House and Farm are advertised for sale in The Belfast News-Letter in this year. Rosetta Lodge was described in 1825 as a ‘desirable country residence’, whilst Rosetta House was said to be about one mile from Belfast, the Newtownbreda Road’ in 1828 (Belfast Commercial Chronicle). The earliest occupier of the house known to us at present was Mrs Eliza Blacker, widow of Rev James Stewart Blacker, who had been rector of Keady. Eliza Blacker died at Rosetta in 1837.
The house was probably named after the Rosetta Stone discovered in 1799 and fully deciphered by Jean-François Champollion in 1822. The house, in turn, seems to have given name to Rosetta National School, now Rosetta Primary School. It is said that a plaster-cast replica of the Rosetta Stone was once displayed in the school, set into a wall, but that this disappeared in the 1920s.
Resolved that the following street names be approved of:...New street off west side of Ormeau Road, Rosetta Parade.... (8th July 1902)
Application from Mr. Hugh Scott to name a new street between Rosetta Avenue and St. John’s Avenue read, and referred to the Surveyor for report. (18th August 1908).
Resolved — That on the application of the owners per Mr. Hugh Scott, a new street on property situate off Rosetta Avenue be named Rosetta Parade. (25th August 1908).
" } , { "id": 3279, "pageID": "59625", "title": "Rosetta Park", "url" : "rosetta-park", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1887", "content" : " - Rosetta Park - - - - BT7 - - - -Named after a house which existed at least as early as the 1811. Rosetta House and Farm are advertised for sale in The Belfast News-Letter in this year. Rosetta Lodge was described in 1825 as a ‘desirable country residence’, whilst Rosetta House was said to be about one mile from Belfast, the Newtownbreda Road’ in 1828 (Belfast Commercial Chronicle). The earliest occupier of the house known to us at present was Mrs Eliza Blacker, widow of Rev James Stewart Blacker, who had been rector of Keady. Eliza Blacker died at Rosetta in 1837.
The house was probably named after the Rosetta Stone discovered in 1799 and fully deciphered by Jean-François Champollion in 1822. The house, in turn, seems to have given name to Rosetta National School, now Rosetta Primary School. It is said that a plaster-cast replica of the Rosetta Stone was once displayed in the school, set into a wall, but that this disappeared in the 1920s.
That on the application of the owners of property the new street off Rosetta be named Rosetta Park. (21 September 1887).
" } , { "id": 3280, "pageID": "59626", "title": "Rosetta Road", "url" : "rosetta-road", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Rosetta Road - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after a house which existed at least as early as the 1811. Rosetta House and Farm are advertised for sale in The Belfast News-Letter in this year. Rosetta Lodge was described in 1825 as a ‘desirable country residence’, whilst Rosetta House was said to be about one mile from Belfast, the Newtownbreda Road’ in 1828 (Belfast Commercial Chronicle). The earliest occupier of the house known to us at present was Mrs Eliza Blacker, widow of Rev James Stewart Blacker, who had been rector of Keady. Eliza Blacker died at Rosetta in 1837.
The house was probably named after the Rosetta Stone discovered in 1799 and fully deciphered by Jean-François Champollion in 1822. The house, in turn, seems to have given name to Rosetta National School, now Rosetta Primary School. It is said that a plaster-cast replica of the Rosetta Stone was once displayed in the school, set into a wall, but that this disappeared in the 1920s.
" } , { "id": 3281, "pageID": "59627", "title": "Rosetta Road East", "url" : "rosetta-road-east", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Rosetta Road East - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after a house which existed at least as early as the 1811. Rosetta House and Farm are advertised for sale in The Belfast News-Letter in this year. Rosetta Lodge was described in 1825 as a ‘desirable country residence’, whilst Rosetta House was said to be about one mile from Belfast, the Newtownbreda Road’ in 1828 (Belfast Commercial Chronicle). The earliest occupier of the house known to us at present was Mrs Eliza Blacker, widow of Rev James Stewart Blacker, who had been rector of Keady. Eliza Blacker died at Rosetta in 1837.
The house was probably named after the Rosetta Stone discovered in 1799 and fully deciphered by Jean-François Champollion in 1822. The house, in turn, seems to have given name to Rosetta National School, now Rosetta Primary School. It is said that a plaster-cast replica of the Rosetta Stone was once displayed in the school, set into a wall, but that this disappeared in the 1920s.
" } , { "id": 3282, "pageID": "59628", "title": "Rosetta Way", "url" : "rosetta-way", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Rosetta Way - - - - BT7 - - - -Named after a house which existed at least as early as the 1811. Rosetta House and Farm are advertised for sale in The Belfast News-Letter in this year. Rosetta Lodge was described in 1825 as a ‘desirable country residence’, whilst Rosetta House was said to be about one mile from Belfast, the Newtownbreda Road’ in 1828 (Belfast Commercial Chronicle). The earliest occupier of the house known to us at present was Mrs Eliza Blacker, widow of Rev James Stewart Blacker, who had been rector of Keady. Eliza Blacker died at Rosetta in 1837.
The house was probably named after the Rosetta Stone discovered in 1799 and fully deciphered by Jean-François Champollion in 1822. The house, in turn, seems to have given name to Rosetta National School, now Rosetta Primary School. It is said that a plaster-cast replica of the Rosetta Stone was once displayed in the school, set into a wall, but that this disappeared in the 1920s.
" } , { "id": 3283, "pageID": "59629", "title": "Rosevale Street", "url" : "rosevale-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That the application of the owners, Messrs R. Kelly & Sons and Messrs McCrea & McFarland, to change the name of Afghan Street to ‘Rosapenna Street’ be granted. That on the application of the owners, Messrs McCrea & McFarland, five new streets situate off Cliftonville Rd be named: ‘Rosevale Street’, ‘Harcourt Street’, ‘Leinster Street’, ‘Rathmines Street’ and ‘Sylvan Street. (21st June 1893)
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" } , { "id": 3286, "pageID": "59632", "title": "Rosewood Street", "url" : "rosewood-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1888", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1888 - - - -Approved: 1888
Location: Off Crumlin Road (Oldpark / Crumlin district)
Rosewood Street was formally approved by Belfast Corporation on 20 June 1888. The Town Improvement Committee minute records:
That the application of Mr James Henry to name two new streets on his property off Crumlin Rd., ‘Rosewood Street’ and ‘Yarrow Street’ be granted.
This entry shows that Rosewood Street and Yarrow Street were laid out together on land owned by James Henry, forming part of a coordinated new housing layout off Crumlin Road. By the early 1890s both streets appear in Belfast directories, with houses already occupied and Yarrow Street running between Crumlin Road and Rosewood Street.
James Henry was a substantial figure in Belfast’s late nineteenth-century building expansion. Trading as James Henry & Sons, with premises on Crumlin Road, he undertook a wide range of residential and commercial work across the city. Like many builders of the period, Henry acquired land on the expanding edge of Belfast, laid out new streets of terraced housing, and proposed names for those streets for the Corporation’s approval.
No contemporary source records why Henry selected these particular names. Their character, however, fits closely with late-Victorian naming fashion. By the 1880s, builders increasingly favoured picturesque or decorative names—especially those drawn from nature—rather than commemorating individuals or places.
Yarrow is the name of a common wildflower (Achillea millefolium), long familiar in Ireland and Britain, associated with rustic beauty and traditional healing. Rosewood refers to a richly coloured hardwood prized in Victorian furniture and interior design, its name derived from the rose-like scent of the freshly cut timber. As a street name it combines floral imagery with an implication of refinement and quality.
Taken together, Rosewood Street and Yarrow Street form an intentional, nature-inspired pairing. They reflect a late nineteenth-century impulse—shared by builders such as Henry—to soften the impact of urban expansion with language drawn from gardens, fields, and domestic elegance. Rather than memorialising a person or event, these streets offered prospective residents something more subtle: names that sounded pleasant, cultivated, and inviting in a rapidly industrialising part of Belfast.
Sources
Belfast Corporation, Town Improvement Committee, minute of 20 June 1888:
That the application of Mr James Henry to name two new streets on his property off Crumlin Rd., ‘Rosewood Street’ and ‘Yarrow Street’ be granted.
Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory, 1890.
Lennon Wylie, Belfast Street Directory, 1894.
Department for Communities (NI), Historic Buildings Database – entries relating to James Henry & Sons and Crumlin Road developments.
Achillea millefolium (Yarrow), First Nature.
Oxford English Dictionary / Dictionary.com, Rosewood.
Rosgoill, also spelt Rosguill in English, is a peninsula on the north coast of Donegal, located between Horn Head and Fanad.
" } , { "id": 3288, "pageID": "59634", "title": "Rosgoill Gardens / Gairdíní Ros Goill", "url" : "rosgoill-gardens", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Rosgoill Gardens / Gairdíní Ros Goill - - - - BT11 - - - -Rosgoill, also spelt Rosguill in English, is a peninsula on the north coast of Donegal, located between Horn Head and Fanad.
" } , { "id": 3289, "pageID": "59635", "title": "Rosgoill Park / Páirc Ros Goill", "url" : "rosgoill-park", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Rosgoill Park / Páirc Ros Goill - - - - BT11 - - - -Rosgoill, also spelt Rosguill in English, is a peninsula on the north coast of Donegal, located between Horn Head and Fanad.
" } , { "id": 3290, "pageID": "59636", "title": "Roslin Gardens", "url" : "roslin-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Theee village of Roslin lies seven miles south of Edinburgh. – another influence from Scotland." } , { "id": 3291, "pageID": "59637", "title": "Roslyn Street", "url" : "roslyn-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1894", "content" : " - Roslyn Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after the village of Roslin in Midlothian, south of Edinburgh, known for Rosslyn Chapel and Rosslyn Castle (note the different spellings, Roslyn is a third historical spelling). Roslin was of interest to Walter Scott, both for the beauty of its glen and for the history of its antiquities. Hawthornden Castle is also situated on the edge of Roslin Glen, one mile downstream. This landscape is described in Canto VI of Scotts poem The Lay of the Last Minstrel (1805):
Oer Roslin all that dreary nightA wondrous blaze was seen to gleam;Twas broader than the watch-fires light,And redder than the bright moonbeam.It glard on Roslins castled rock,It ruddied all the copse wood glen;Twas seen from Drydens groves of oakAnd seen from cavernd Hawthorn-den.Seemd all on fire that chapel proud,Where Roslins chiefs uncoffind lie,Each Baron, for a sable shroud,Sheathd in his iron panoply.
Roslin has attracted numerous other poets, writers and artists over the centuries, including Ben Jonson, Samuel Johnson and James Boswell, Robert Burns, Dorothy and William Wordsworth, Lord George Byron and JMW Turner. Rosslyn Chapel also featured in Dan Browns novel The Da Vinci Code (2003). See also Hawthornden Road / Way.
Burns paid a visit to Roslin Glen and village in the summer of 1787 with his friend, painter Alexander Nasmyth. They walked all the way from Edinburgh, a walk of at least ten miles, straight after spending the evening in a tavern. Years later James Nasmyth, son of Alexander, painted their early morning visit to Roslin Castle in a painting, imagining the scene from accounts he had heard from his father. At the end of the walk Burns and Nasmyth breakfasted at the Roslin Inn. Burns scribbled the following poem on the back of their bill, praising the hospitality of their hostess, Mrs Annie Wilson:
At Roslin Inn
My blessings on ye, honest wife!
I neer was here before;
Yeve wealth o gear for spoon and knife:
Heart could not wish for more.
Heavn keep you clear o sturt and strife,
Till far ayont fourscore,
And by the Lord o death and life,
Ill neer gae by your door!
Roslyn Street runs parallel to Rosebery Road. It used to open onto London Road at its northern end, but this is now a cul-de-sac. Roslyn Street National School, later Roslyn Street Junior Primary School, was here c. 1897-1955.
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 25 April 1894 indicate the naming of 3 streets at My Lady’s Road and Ravenhill Avenue: Roseberry Road, Roslyn Street and London Road.
PT, Mar 2025.
- Further Information - -About - The Official Rosslyn Chapel Website
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" } , { "id": 3293, "pageID": "59639", "title": "Ross Mill Avenue", "url" : "ross-mill-avenue", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Ross Mill Avenue - - - - BT13 - - - -A regeneration project providing 165 homes and a new shop. The design was based around the preservation and conversion of a 19th century flax mill and its landmark chimney, and the creation of a new urban block.
Overview
Ross Mill is a high-density, sustainable residential development. A regeneration scheme situated on a brownfield site, the project involved the conversion of an historic flax mill built by William Ross in 1850, and the replacement of the surrounding dilapidated industrial buildings with new terraced houses and apartments. The project provides affordable and energy efficient homes, regenerating an area that had frequently been the site of violence and civil disturbance during the Troubles. (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bbdbdb9c2ff61338f705586/t/5be5ce78c2241bfcae174609/1541787261747/Ross_Mill.pdf). (Accessed: 26th January 2025). We are particularly grateful for the assistance of Richard Acheson who had worked with the Carvil Group for his assistance with this entry.
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" } , { "id": 3295, "pageID": "59641", "title": "Ross Road", "url" : "ross-road", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Ross Road - - - - BT12 - - - -The 1852 edition of Henderson’s Belfast Street Directory features Ross Street (Falls Road) with a few addresses. Ross Street takes its name a well to do business owner William Ross described as a flax spinner. Ross named Dunlewey Street after the Donegal town where he had a residence.
" } , { "id": 3296, "pageID": "59642", "title": "Ross Street", "url" : "ross-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Ross Street - - - - BT12 - - - -Ross Street takes its name from William Ross a well to do Belfast merchant described as a flax spinner.
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" } , { "id": 3298, "pageID": "59644", "title": "Rosscoole Park", "url" : "rosscoole-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1955", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1955 - - - - The City Surveyor…submitted an application from the City and Suburban Estates (Ulster) Ltd for the naming of new streets on their property situated near Ballysillan Road as follows: Mount Coole Park (In substitution for Rathcoole Park) (Previously approved by this committee); Mount Coole Park (In continuation of Mount Coole Park); Duncoole Park (And continuation of Duncoole Park); Rosscoole Park and Kilcoole Park. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the foregoing. (22nd November 1955)." } , { "id": 3299, "pageID": "59645", "title": "Rossmore Avenue", "url" : "rossmore-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -`That on the application of the owners, Messrs. Graham and Row, to name a new street on their property situate off Ormeau Road Rossmore Gardens be declined, and that they be informed the Committee will be prepared to favourably consider an application to name it Rossmore Street. (10th May 1893).
" } , { "id": 3300, "pageID": "59646", "title": "Rossmore Park", "url" : "rossmore-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3301, "pageID": "59647", "title": "Rossnareen Avenue", "url" : "rossnareen-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Rossnareen is a townland in Kilskeery in Co. Tyrone." } , { "id": 3302, "pageID": "59648", "title": "Rossnareen Court", "url" : "rossnareen-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Rossnareen is a townland in Kilskeery in Co. Tyrone." } , { "id": 3303, "pageID": "59649", "title": "Rossnareen Park", "url" : "rossnareen-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Rossnareen is a townland in Kilskeery in Co. Tyrone." } , { "id": 3304, "pageID": "59650", "title": "Rossnareen Road", "url" : "rossnareen-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Rossnareen is a townland in Kilskeery in Co. Tyrone." } , { "id": 3305, "pageID": "59651", "title": "Rothsay Square", "url" : "rothsay-square", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Rothsay Square - - - - BT14 - - - -Resolved that on the application of Messrs Kent & Smith the names of the following streets be approved: Rothsay Street, Bundoran Street, Antigua Street, Sanderson Street and Glenpark Street. (14th July 1869). The name Rothsay Street is no longer in use, Rothsay Square is in use and was named for its proximity to Rothsay Street as was.
" } , { "id": 3306, "pageID": "59652", "title": "Rotterdam Court", "url" : "rotterdam-court", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Rotterdam Court - - - - BT5 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3307, "pageID": "59653", "title": "Rotterdam Street", "url" : "rotterdam-street", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Rotterdam Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3308, "pageID": "59654", "title": "Roumania Rise", "url" : "roumania-rise", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1876", "content" : " - Roumania Rise - - - - BT12 - - - -That the application of Messers Thomas Dixon and Son to name three new streets off Albert Street Roumania Street, Belgrade Street and Servia Street as shown on their sketch be granted. (25th October 1876).
Roumania Street as a name is no longer in use, there is instead Roumania Rise.
Another fruitful source of names was the Russo-Turkish war of 1877, which indeed caused a district, for a time at any rate, to be named Turkey. There are:- Balkan Street, Belgrade Street, Bosnia Street, Plevna Street, Osman Street, Servia Street, and Sultan Street. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941.
" } , { "id": 3309, "pageID": "59655", "title": "Rowland Way", "url" : "rowland-way", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Rowland Way - - - - BT12 - - - -The name Rowland Street is no longer use. Instead there is Rowland Way. An even earlier name was Tea Lane.
That the application of the owners of property in Tea Lane to have the name of that place changed to Rowland Street be granted, the owners to pay the cost. (10th September 1879).
- Further Information - - https://www.nmni.com/our-museums/Ulster-Folk-Museum/Things-to-see/Labourers-houses-Tea-Lane.aspx" } , { "id": 3310, "pageID": "59656", "title": "Royal Avenue", "url" : "royal-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1881", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1881 - - - -In 1878 The Corporation embarked on a development programme. Early in 1879 the lanes between North Street and Smithfield were swept away and Gresham Street came into existence. This was followed by the demolition of Hercules Street and John Street, which was completed by December 1881.
Royal Avenue —
Resolved that the street be named Royal Avenue. Passed unanimously. (2nd November 1881).
THE NEW STREET NAMED, The Law and Improvement Conmittee of the Town Council resolved, meeting held yesterday to call the new thoroughfare from Donegall Place to York Street the name of Royal Avenue. This will set at rest ail speculations upon the subject. Belfast Telegraph - Thursday 03 November 1881.
Royal Avenue was once called Hercules Street after Hercules Langford, a prominent Belfast citizen.
" } , { "id": 3311, "pageID": "59657", "title": "Rugby Avenue", "url" : "rugby-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1889", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1889 - - - -That the application of Mr. Godfrey Ferguson, on behalf of Robt. Henderson Esq., to name the new street in continuation of University Avenue across his property University Avenue, also the new street at junction of Caledonia Street and Rugby Road Rugby Avenue be granted. (29th January 1890)
" } , { "id": 3312, "pageID": "59658", "title": "Rugby Court", "url" : "rugby-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3314, "pageID": "59660", "title": "Rugby Parade", "url" : "rugby-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1899", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1899 - - - - Resolved- That on the application of the owner, Mr. Alfred Bownes, a new street on his property, situate off Rugby Road, be named Rugby Parade. TIC: 26th July, 1899." } , { "id": 3315, "pageID": "59661", "title": "Rugby Road", "url" : "rugby-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Rugby Road is listed in the 1870 BPUD, it had previously been called Caledonia Street.
Resolved that Mr Richᵈ Lilley of 108 McClure Street be informed in reply to his application that if all the owners of property in the new street off Rugby Road join in his application to name the street Lilleyvale Avenue, the Committee will favourably consider the proposal. (2nd February 1898).
" } , { "id": 3316, "pageID": "59662", "title": "Rugby Street", "url" : "rugby-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1874", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1874 - - - - Resolved that the Council be recommended to change the name of Morgan Street to that of Rugby Street. (TIC, 15th April 1874). " } , { "id": 3317, "pageID": "59663", "title": "Runnymede Drive", "url" : "runnymede-drive", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Runnymede Drive - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved - That the names Olympia Street, Runnymede Street and Runnymede Parade be approved for new streets on property of Messrs. W. J. Gamble & Sons, in the vicinity of Donegall Avenue. (25th November 1930). The name Runnymede Street is no longer in use, instead the name Runnymed Drive is used.
" } , { "id": 3318, "pageID": "59664", "title": "Runnymede Parade", "url" : "runnymede-parade", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Runnymede Parade - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved - That the names Olympia Street, Runnymede Street and Runnymede Parade be approved for new streets on property of Messrs. W. J. Gamble & Sons, in the vicinity of Donegall Avenue. (25th November 1930).
" } , { "id": 3319, "pageID": "59665", "title": "Rushfield Avenue", "url" : "rushfield-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1886", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1886 - - - -Resolved that on the application of Messrs H and J Martin, a new street off Ormeau Road to the north of Haypark Avenue be named Rusfield Avenue. (9th June 1886). Whilst the street was spelt or misspelt Rusfield Avenue here it was always spelt Rushfield.
" } , { "id": 3320, "pageID": "59666", "title": "Rusholme Street", "url" : "rusholme-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “On the application of owners of property, your committee have named two new streets off Crimea Street. Rusholme Street' and Hazelfield Street; and four new streets off the Albertbridge Road and Newtownards Road, Hemp Street,”Hunt Street’, Hind Street, and “Hart Street: and three new streets off the Albertbridge Road, Chamberlain Street, Montrose Street. and Vicarage Street.’ Belfast News-Letter - Wednesday 02 November 1887" } , { "id": 3321, "pageID": "59667", "title": "Rusholme Walk", "url" : "rusholme-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3323, "pageID": "59669", "title": "Russell Place", "url" : "russell-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3324, "pageID": "59670", "title": "Russell Street", "url" : "russell-street", "intro" : "BT2; year first recorded: 1822", "content" : " - Russell Street - - - - BT2 - - - -When considering the origin of this street-name and whom it commemorates, there are several different candidates as Russell is a common name, particularly as a surname. Some possibilities can be eliminated with a fair degree of certainty, such as the United Irishman Thomas Russell, who was executed in 1803, as the Belfast authorities did not approve names acknowledging rebels at any period. Names referring to political and historical figures overwhelmingly reflect loyalty to the British crown. For reasons of dating, Lord John Russell (1792-1878) who first became British Prime Minister in 1846, can be discounted since the first mention of the street occurs in 1822, far too early in his career. A clue is offered by the existence nearby of Russels Entry (sic), first recorded in 1820, also called Russells Court in 1830 (IHTA xii, 18). The use of the possessive s in the name of an entry (alley) strongly suggests that the name refers to a landlord who owned the property or to the owner of a business that operated there, cf. Joys Entry, Pottingers Entry. Whilst the person in question has not yet been been identified, it seems likely that Russell Street has a similar origin.
It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832 though it is spelt Russel and described as being off Hamilton Place. According to the IHTA, Russell Street features in an 1822 map (Benn plan 1).
" } , { "id": 3325, "pageID": "59671", "title": "Rutherglen Street", "url" : "rutherglen-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1900", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1900 - - - - That on the application of the owner Mr John Ross a new street on his property situate off Ballygomartin Road be named ‘Rutherglen Street’. TIC, 11th July 1900. " } , { "id": 3326, "pageID": "59672", "title": "Rutland Street / Sráid Rutland", "url" : "rutland-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1890", "content" : " - Rutland Street / Sráid Rutland - - - - BT7 - - - -Rutland is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. From 1974 to 1997 it was incorporated into Leicestershire, but in 1997 it was restored as a county with its own county council.
Given that there are several streets in this area which can be linked with British Unionist politicians, namely Hatfield Street, Farnham Street and Balfour Avenue, it is likely that Rutland Street also belongs to this group and is named after one of the holders of the title Duke of Rutland, who were politicians in the 19th century. For example, Lord John Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland, was Postmaster General in the Conservative government led by the Marquess of Salisbury, 1885-86.
That on the application of the owner, Mr. R. J. McConnell, four new streets off Ormeau Road, be named Hatfield Street, Farnham Street, Rutland Street and Balfour Avenue.
(17th September 1890)
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" } , { "id": 3328, "pageID": "59674", "title": "Rydalmere Street", "url" : "rydalmere-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1901", "content" : " - Rydalmere Street - - - - BT12 - - - -Rydalmere Street
That on the application of the owners a new street off Donegall Road be named Rydalmere Street. (29th October 1901)
Location: Off Donegall Road, South Belfast (BT12)
Background
Rydalmere Street was formally named by Belfast Corporation on 29th October 1901, following an application concerning a new street off the Donegall Road. It formed part of the wider residential grid developing along the Donegall Road during the early 20th century — a period of rapid urban expansion as Belfast’s population and industry grew.
Name Origin
The Corporation minute of 29th October 1901 confirms the official naming of Rydalmere Street but, as usual for such records, gives no explanation for the choice. However, several contextual clues suggest possible sources of inspiration.
Rydal Mount in Cumbria was the residence of William Wordsworth, his wife Mary and his sister Dorothy. Both William and Dorothy referred to Rydal Water in prose and poetry, a lake which was also called Rydal Mere or Rydalmere historically, The use of mere for a lake is common in Cumbria, cf. Grasmere, Thirlmere, Buttermere and Windermere. This form of the name was used by Dorothy Wordsworth in the following passage:
A.D. 1805.—On the 7th of November, on a damp and gloomy morning, we left Grasmere Vale, intending to pass a few days on the banks of Ulswater. A mild and dry autumn had been unusually favourable to the preservation and beauty of foliage; and, far advanced as the season was, the trees on the larger Island of Rydal-mere retained a splendour which did not need the heightening of sunshine. We noticed, as we passed, that the line of the grey rocky shore of that island, shaggy with variegated bushes and shrubs, and spotted and striped with purplish brown heath, indistinguishably blending with its image reflected in the still water, produced a curious resemblance, both in form and colour, to a richly-coated caterpillar, as it might appear through a magnifying glass of extraordinary power. Dorothy Wordsworth, Ullswater Excursion in Guide to the Lakes, William Wordsworth, 1823.
A house named Rydalmere stood on Ravenhill Road, listed in directories from 1899–1901, including J.C. O’Callaghan, Rydalmere, Ravenhill Road (Ulster Journal of Archaeology, 1899) and Wm. Emerson, 1 Rydalmere, Belfast Street Directory (1901). Naming new streets after existing houses or small estates was a well-established Belfast practice. The Ravenhill property therefore offers a plausible local connection, consistent with contemporary naming habits. It is possible that one of the developers or applicants connected with the Donegall Road scheme had a personal or business association with the Ravenhill district, or simply admired the name’s genteel tone and sought to lend similar prestige to a new working-class street.
In a broader sense, the choice may also have been influenced by the sound and style of the name itself. Rydalmere combined English rural and suburban associations, a fashionable quality in late Victorian and Edwardian Belfast, where developers often drew on such names to suggest aspiration, respectability, and permanence.
Another possible, if less direct, influence is maritime: a British barque named Rydalmere was wrecked in 1895, and its crew rescued by the Lord Charlemont, a Belfast-owned steamship. Though no evidence connects the event to the naming, the coincidence may have reinforced the name’s familiarity within the city.
Conclusion
The Corporation record of 29th October 1901 confirms the official approval of Rydalmere Street as part of Belfast’s early 20th-century suburban development. While the precise reason for the name remains undocumented, the Ravenhill Road residence Rydalmere offers a plausible local link. The name’s refined and picturesque associations — possibly reinforced by maritime or stylistic influences — suited the city’s aspirations at the time, lending a note of dignity and imagination to a growing working-class district of South Belfast.
Ullswater Excursion - Dorothy Wordsworth
Engraving of Nab Cottage, Rydalmere
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rydalmere,_New_South_Wales
" } , { "id": 3329, "pageID": "59675", "title": "Sackville Court", "url" : "sackville-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Sackville Street – The 1852 edition of Henderson’s Belfast Street Directory features with less than twenty houses." } , { "id": 3330, "pageID": "59676", "title": "Sagimor Gardens", "url" : "sagimor-gardens", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1918", "content" : " - Sagimor Gardens - - - - BT5 - - - -The earliest newspaper reference to this street was in the Northern Whig on Friday 05 April 1918 in the form of an advertisement for four semi-detached cottage residences in Sagimor Gardens. The minutes of 8th January 1918 of the Improvement Committee indicate that the committee had rejected the request of Mr John Hawthorne of 59 Chichester Street for a new street between Beersbridge Road and Bloomfield Road and requested him to submit another name, hence his request for the street to be named Sagimor Gardens. Read letter, dated 19th ult. from Mr. John D. Hawthorne relative to the erection of street name plate Sagimor Gardens in new street between Beersbridge Road and Bloomfield Road and the surveyor was instructed to have the street name erected as soon as convenient.
It seems probable that the name is a variant spelling of Sagamore, which was also the name of a cargo ship built by Harland & Wolff for George Warren & Co. of Liverpool and launched in 1892. Note that the exact form Sagamore is found in the correspondence cited below, even though it did not prevail. The term sagamore refers to a Native American chief or elder and was popularised through its use in Last of the Mohicans, James Fenimore Coopers 1826 novel, where it is a title given to the chief Chingachgook. It is also used as the name of a well-known hotel in upstate New York. Whether Sagimor Gardens is named after the ship, Coopers character or another native American elder is unclear.
Resolved – That Mr. John Hawthorne of 59 Chichester Street be informed in reply to his application that this Committee cannot approve of the name Bloomfield Park for new street between Beersbridge Road and Bloomfield Road, and that he be requested to submit another name therefor (13th November 1917).
Resolved – That Mr. John Hawthorne, of 59, Chichester Street, be informed, in reply to his application, dated 8th September last, that this Committee cannot see their way to approve of the name Hawthorn Park for new street between Bloomfield Road and Beersbridge Road, and that he be requested to submit another name therefor (2nd January 1918).
Resolved – That Mr. J. D. Hawthorne, of 52 Upper Arthur Street, be informed, in reply to his further letter of 16th inst., relative to name for new street between Bloomfield Road and Beersbridge Road, that, in the opinion of this Committee, the term Park would be unsuitable for the street in question (22nd January 1918).
Resolved – That Mr. John Hawthorne be informed in reply to his further letters of 29th ult. relative to name for new street between Bloomfield Road and Beersbridge Road, that no regulations have been made which would prohibit the use of the term Park for a street, but the Committee in the exercise of their discretion did not consider such term to be suitable in the case in question and consequently they disapproved of the name Bloomfield Park for the new street referred to (5th February 1918).
Read letter dated 19th ult., from Mr. John Hawthorne, agent on behalf of owners of property in new Street between Bloomfield Road and Beersbridge Road asking to have that thoroughfore named Sagimor Gardens, and it was resolved that the application be granted (5th March 1918).
Read letter, dated 19th ult., from Mr. John D. Hawthorne relative to the erection of street name plate Sagamore Gardens in new street between Beersbridge Road and Bloomfield Road, and the Surveyor was instructed to have the street name erected as soon as convenient (1918).
- Sagimor Gardens agreed 5th March 1918 - - " } , { "id": 3331, "pageID": "59677", "title": "Salisbury Avenue", "url" : "salisbury-avenue", "intro" : "BT15; year first recorded: 1890, BPU", "content" : " - Salisbury Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -Like Salisbury Street off Dublin Road, Salisbury Avenue is named after Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, a Conservative statesman who was vehemently opposed to Home Rule for Ireland (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph 03/03/41). He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for three separate periods for a total of over 13 years between 1885 and 1902. His three terms as Prime Minister were interrupted by Liberal governments led by Gladstone. There was considerable opposition to Home Rule in Belfast at that time.
The southern section of this street was originally called Fortwilliam Street. It was then changed to Kenbella Avenue in 1876. Somewhat confusingly, the northern end was named North Circular Road, although there is no overlap between that section of road and the current North Circular Road. The name of the middle section was changed again in 1890 to Salisbury Avenue, and in 1895 this name was adopted for the streets entire length.
There was, in fact, a proliferation of Belfast street-names honouring the Marquess of Salisbury at the end of the 19th century. As well as Salisbury Street in BT7 (and the adjacent Salisbury Court, created later), there was a second Salisbury Street in Ligoniel, which was later renamed Lever Street to eliminate the duplication of the name.
Moved by Councillor Matthews, seconded by Councillor Shaw, and resolved that the resolution passed on 3rd Inst., altering the name of the street hitherto known as Salisbury Avenue to Kenbella Avenue, be rescinded. Moved by Councillor Matthews, seconded by Councillor Shaw, and resolved that the Council be recommended to have the street from Antrim Road to Old Cavehill Road, a portion of which was hitherto known as Kenbella Avenue, named Salisbury Avenue. (17th December 1901).
Named owing to its proximity to Salisbury Street, which remembers Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, a Conservative statesman who was vehemently opposed to Home Rule for Ireland (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph 03/03/41). He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for three separate periods for a total of over 13 years between 1885 and 1902. His three terms as Prime Minister were interrupted by Liberal governments led by Gladstone. There was considerable opposition to Home Rule in Belfast at that time. This is one of a number of streets off Dublin Road which commemorate pro-Union peers. The group includes Hartington, Ashburne, Ventry, Pakenham and Apsley.
" } , { "id": 3333, "pageID": "59679", "title": "Salisbury Street", "url" : "salisbury-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1886", "content" : " - Salisbury Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Named to acknowledge Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, a Conservative statesman who was vehemently opposed to Home Rule for Ireland (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph 03/03/41). He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for three separate periods for a total of over 13 years between 1885 and 1902. His three terms as Prime Minister were interrupted by Liberal governments led by Gladstone. There was considerable opposition to Home Rule in Belfast at that time. This is one of a number of streets off Dublin Road which commemorate pro-Union peers. The group includes Hartington, Ashburne, Ventry, Pakenham and Apsley.
There was, in fact, a proliferation of Belfast street-names honouring the Marquess of Salisbury at the end of the 19th century. As well as Salisbury Avenue in BT15, there was a second Salisbury Street in Ligoniel, which was later renamed Lever Street to eliminate the duplication of the name.
Application of Messrs R.J. McConnell and Co. New streets on their property be named: 2 streets off Agnes Street - Glenfarne Street and Charleyville Street; 2 streets off Old Park Road Gracebell Street and Mayfair Street, 4 streets off Dublin Road Ashbourne Street, Salisbury Street, Hartington Street Hardcastle Street. Mr McConnell was requested to choose another name instead of Maryville Avenue as the word avenue is not suitable. Town Improvements Committee, 13th October 1886.
" } , { "id": 3334, "pageID": "59680", "title": "Samuel Street", "url" : "samuel-street", "intro" : "BT1", "content" : " - - BT1 - - - -A short street in the historic Smithfield/Millfield district of Belfast city centre, running between Winetavern Street and Millfield. Nineteenth-century directories describe it as extending between these two streets, with a small court (Samuel Street Court) opening off it.
Samuel Street is securely attested by the mid-1810s.
The earliest firm documentary reference occurs in the Belfast News-Letter of 6 December 1814, where Samuel-street is mentioned in the context of an official inspection of weights and measures. This indicates that the street was already laid out and recognised by that date.
The street is clearly shown and labelled as Samuel Street on the 1815 plan of the town of Belfast, drawn from an actual survey by P. Mason and engraved for Smith’s Belfast Almanack. This provides cartographic confirmation of the street’s existence and name by that year.
By 1819, Samuel Street appears in Bradshaw’s General and Commercial Directory, where occupied properties are listed, confirming that the street was established and inhabited by the late 1810s. It continues to appear consistently in later nineteenth-century Belfast street directories and on Ordnance Survey mapping.
The origin of the name Samuel Street has not been definitively established. No surviving contemporary source identifies the individual or reference commemorated by the name.
Given the street’s early date and its location within a dense inner-city development area, the name may derive from a local landowner, occupier, builder, or trader associated with the Smithfield/Millfield district at the time of development, or from the use of a personal or biblical forename. The use of such forenames was common in early nineteenth-century Belfast street naming, particularly for short streets and rows in working-class areas.
Although the forename Samuel appears among contemporary Belfast residents, no direct documentary link has yet been established between any specific individual and the naming of the street.
Directory evidence indicates that Samuel Street was a modest working-class street, containing a limited number of houses and a small court. During the nineteenth century it formed part of the densely built inner-city neighbourhood serving the Smithfield and Millfield area, closely connected with markets, small industries, and associated trades.
Belfast News-Letter, 6 December 1814
P. Mason, Plan of the Town of Belfast, engraved for Smith’s Belfast Almanack, 1815
Bradshaw’s General and Commercial Directory, 1819
Belfast Street Directory, 1843
Belfast Street Directory, 1852
Belfast Street Directory, 1861
Belfast Street Directory, 1880
Ordnance Survey mapping of Belfast, c. 1830
Historic mapping and directory material relating to the Smithfield/Millfield district
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" } , { "id": 3338, "pageID": "59684", "title": "Sandbrook Park", "url" : "sandbrook-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved...Sandbrook Park, for a new street off Connsbrook Avenue on the property of Mr. T. Whiteside. (IC, 22nd September 1936). " } , { "id": 3339, "pageID": "59685", "title": "Sandford Avenue", "url" : "sandford-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1901", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1901 - - - - that the names Cyprus Avenue, Cyprus Park, Cyprus Gardens, Sunbury Avenue, Sandford Avenue and Kirkliston Drive be adopted for the Streets hitherto known thereby on property off North Road and Beersbridge Road in the added area and that the Works Committee be requested to erect Street signs in the places indicated by the Surveyor. (Improvement Committee, 16th April 1901). " } , { "id": 3340, "pageID": "59686", "title": "Sandhill Drive", "url" : "sandhill-drive", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1966", "content" : " - - BT5; Year approved: 1966 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of under noted proposals to name new streets as stated:...Daniel J. Lawless - new streets off Sandhill Park and Orangefield Avenue ‘Sandhill Park’ (continuation) ‘Sandhill Grove’, and ‘Sandhill Drive’... . Minutes, Improvement Committee, 13th September 1966.
" } , { "id": 3341, "pageID": "59687", "title": "Sandhill Gardens", "url" : "sandhill-gardens", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1957", "content" : " - Sandhill Gardens - - - - BT5; year approved: 1957 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of an application from Mr. T Mayne for the naming of a proposed tree on his property of Orangefield Estate as Sandhill Gardens. (Improvement Committee, 27th August 1957)." } , { "id": 3342, "pageID": "59688", "title": "Sandhill Green", "url" : "sandhill-green", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1965", "content" : " - Sandhill Green - - - - BT5; year approved: 1965 - - - -On the recommendation of the Assistant City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of Borough and Country Properties Ltd to name new streets at Sandhill Parade - Sandhill Park and Green.... Minutes, Improvement Committee, 22nd June 1965.
" } , { "id": 3343, "pageID": "59689", "title": "Sandhill Parade", "url" : "sandhill-parade", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Sandhill Parade - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved – That on the application of The Neill’s Hill Estate Co., the names Sandhill Gardens, and Sandhill Parade, be approved for two new streets on their property situate off Clara Park, Neill’s Hill; (10th March 1925)
The committee approved of a proposal of Eric Thomas and Co Limited to name a new street and continuation of Sandhill Parade, Sandhill Parade. (14th November 1961).
" } , { "id": 3344, "pageID": "59690", "title": "Sandhill Park", "url" : "sandhill-park", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1965", "content" : " - Sandhill Park - - - - BT5 - - - -On the recommendation of the Assistant City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of Borough and Country Properties Ltd to name new streets at Sandhill Parade - Sandhill Park and Green.... Minutes, Improvement Committee, 22nd June 1965.
" } , { "id": 3345, "pageID": "59691", "title": "Sandhurst Court", "url" : "sandhurst-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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Resolved — That on the application of the owner, Mr Samuel Whiteside, a new street on his property situate off Stranmillis Road, be named Sandhurst Drive. (24th September 1907).
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" } , { "id": 3348, "pageID": "59694", "title": "Sandhurst Road", "url" : "sandhurst-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The committee have named a new street, from Magdala Street to University Street 'Sandhurst Road,' and four new streets near Lavinia Street 'Peveril Street, 'Ivanhoe Street', 'Ettrick Street' and 'Abbot Street'. Northern Whig - Wednesday 02 August 1876. The name Sandhurst Street is no longer used instead there is Sandhurst Road. " } , { "id": 3349, "pageID": "59695", "title": "Sandown Drive", "url" : "sandown-drive", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Sandown Drive - - - - BT5 - - - -On the application of Mr. R. J. Bell, it was Resolved – That a new street on his property situated off Sandown Road be known as Sandown Drive. (24th July 1928)
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" } , { "id": 3351, "pageID": "59697", "title": "Sandown Park South", "url" : "sandown-park-south", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the name Sandown Park South for a street off Sandown Rd. (20th March 1951)." } , { "id": 3352, "pageID": "59698", "title": "Sandown Road", "url" : "sandown-road", "intro" : "First appears: 1892 BPUD", "content" : " - - First appears: 1892 BPUD - - - - Historian and author Aidan Campbell believes the name Sandown indicates a gentrification of East Belfast. The name possibly hints at Sandown on the Isle of Wight." } , { "id": 3353, "pageID": "59699", "title": "Sandringham Mews", "url" : "sandringham-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3354, "pageID": "59700", "title": "Sandringham Street", "url" : "sandringham-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1895", "content" : " - Sandringham Street - - - - BT9 - - - -That on the application of the owners the six new streets on their property situate off Lisburn Road and Tates Avenue be named Sandringham Street Lorne Street Northbrook Street Edinburgh Street Melrose Street and Donnybrook Street. (18th December 1895)
" } , { "id": 3355, "pageID": "59701", "title": "Sandy Row", "url" : "sandy-row", "intro" : "BT12; year first recorded: 1783", "content" : " - Sandy Row - - - - BT12 - - - -Sandy Row is first recorded in 1783 on Dobbs plan 2 (IHTA xii, 18). The name has been the subject of some debate. John J Marshall states that no satisfactory explanation has ever been given of how this famous thoroughfare got its name (Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 12/02/1941). On the one hand, it has been explained by a personal name: People, probably weavers, were living in the Sandy Row area as far back as the 1740s, when a lease of land there was granted to one Alexander (Sandy) Frazer, who is probably commemorated in the name (Weatherall & Templeton 2008, 111). Marcus Patton, however, asserts quite definitely that the name came from sand-banks close to Tea Lane on the N side (Patton 1993, 294). This is supported by geological descriptions of South Belfast: To the south-west of the town deposits of sand — the Malone Sands, deposits in a late glacial lake created as the ice retreated — and glacial clays create the Malone Ridge, which forms the main routeway to the south (IHTA xii, 1).
The name of the house Sandymount, located in Stranmillis, alludes to the sandy soil on this ridge. The broad bulk of the ridge descended sharply to the plain and ended at Bradbury Place, at the junction of Malone Road and Lisburn Road. However, there is a narrow raised strip of sandy soil which continued northwards along the line of Sandy Row, affording an indirect but dry and stable access route to the town. This route was particularly important in the 18th century, before Dublin Road and Great Victoria Street were built across marshy ground. The following anecdote recounted by Benn highlights Sandy Rows strategic importance: We remember, and it must have been several years after 1804, when a person from the County of Armagh, coming to visit an old friend in Belfast, complained of the way into the town by which he had been induced to come, and which led him in at the back of the Linen Hall ditch. He said he would never travel that way again, as his horse was nearly up to the saddle-girths, but would travel in future by the good old path of Sandy Row, Mill Street and Castle Street (Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. ii, 1880, pp. 49-50).
On James Williamsons map of Belfast (1791) Lisburn Road (the name at that time for what is now Malone Road / University Road) is shown arriving from the south and continuing over Saltwater Bridge as far as Barrack Street. This implies that Sandy Row was originally viewed as a sub-section of the old Lisburn Road.
Tea Lane was an earlier name for Rowland Street (Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 10/02/1941), later partially replaced by Rowland Way, and the sand-banks were probably beside the Owenvarra or Blackstaff, which was still an open river when Sandy Row first came into being in the late eighteenth century. On the Ordnance Survey Second Edition 6 to the mile map (1846), the Blackstaff River is shown flowing under Sandy Row at Saltwater Bridge. The location of this bridge corresponds to the present-day junction of Sandy Row / Linfield Road / Bruce Street, but the river is now unseen as it culverted for its entire passage under the city.
" } , { "id": 3356, "pageID": "59702", "title": "Sandymount Street", "url" : "sandymount-street", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1896", "content" : " - Sandymount Street - - - - Year approved: 1896 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr Wm E. Thompson of St Andrew Terrace, Strandtown, a new street on his property situate off Strandmillis Road marked street 3 on plan No 11618 be named Sandymount Street. (2nd September 1896).
On application of the owners, (R.J. McConnell and Co) your Committee have changed the names of ‘Dingle street’ to ‘Waterville street’, and of ‘St Ives Gardens’ to ‘Sandymount street’. Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee, 28th July 1897.
That Mr. R. E. Howchin be informed in reply to his letter of 19th Inst. that the Committee have several times considered applications similar to his regarding the changing of the name Sandymount Street to St. Ives Gardens, but do not see their way to depart from the resolution passed on 16th February last, copy of which is sent herewith. (27th April 1898).
The street was named after Sandymount House and Lodge which according to Dean had been built pre 1858 for William Watson a wholesale clothier.
" } , { "id": 3357, "pageID": "59703", "title": "Sans Souci Lane", "url" : "sans-souci-lane", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3358, "pageID": "59704", "title": "Sans Souci Park", "url" : "sans-souci-park", "intro" : "First appears: 1900 (BPUD)", "content" : " - - First appears: 1900 (BPUD) - - - -Sans Souci Park occupies the site of the house and grounds of Sans Souci, for many years the residence of Robert Lindsay, a member of the Lindsay family of Belfast, and senior partner in the firm of Lindsay, Thompson & Co., Mulhouse Works, a firm now out of existence. Sans Souci (without care) was the residence of Frederick William II (Frederick the Great), King of Prussia (1740-1786). The first residence of this name was in a quiet secluded spot. The second and more famous place of Sans Souci was built by Frederick after the Seven Years War, which ended in 1763. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
The 1861 Belfast Street Directory contains this reference: Robert Lindsay, Sans Souci below the title: Malone Road Old. According to Dean there was a lodge (pre-1857) and house here which gave the name Sans Souci.
Resolved — That on the application of the owners, per Mr. R. T. Martin, Solicitor, a new street on their property situate off Malone Road be named Sans Souci Park. (23rd December 1901).
" } , { "id": 3359, "pageID": "59705", "title": "Sarajac Crescent", "url" : "sarajac-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1949", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1949 - - - - The Committee considered the application of Mr Joseph Taggart for the naming of a new street off Sunningdale Park, and it was moved by Alderman Oliver, seconded by Alderman Henderson and resolved that the new street be named Sarajac Crescent. (Improvement Committee, 23rd August 1949. " } , { "id": 3360, "pageID": "59706", "title": "Sark Street", "url" : "sark-street", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1891", "content" : " - Sark Street - - - - BT4 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs Thomas Dixon and Sons a new street on their property off Solway Street and Derwent Street be named Sark Street. (1st April 1891).
A surmise - this street may be named to fit in with the many other streets in the area named after rivers. There is the River Sark which forms part of the Western border between Scotland and England, most of the river is in Scotland.
" } , { "id": 3361, "pageID": "59707", "title": "Saunders Close", "url" : "saunders-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That Mr S. M. Cooper of 48 Waring Street be informed the Committee will approve of 2 new streets in Ballymacarrett, the property of Messrs. Webb & Sturgeon, being named Saunders Street and Worcester Street. (12th March 1873).
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" } , { "id": 3363, "pageID": "59709", "title": "Sawel Hill", "url" : "sawel-hill", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Sawel Mountain is the highest peak in the Sperrin Mountains." } , { "id": 3364, "pageID": "59710", "title": "Schomberg Avenue", "url" : "schomberg-avenue", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Schomberg Avenue - - - - BT4 - - - -Located on the site of Schomberg, a house built in 1879 by architect Thomas Jackson for the Ewart family. The Ewarts made their money through the linen industry; their company William Ewart & Son became one of the biggest linen producers in the world. Schomberg became a childrens home in the 1940s, and was demolished in the 1980s.
The house was named after the 1st Duke of Schomberg, Commander-in-Chief of William of Oranges army, who died at the Battle of the Boyne.
There are three Schomberg street names in this area: Schomberg Park, Schomberg Avenue and Schomberg Lodge. Schomberg Park was the first to be built and named: On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposals of developers to name new streets as follows: Messrs. W.M. McMullen and Sons property off Belmont Rd. Schomberg Park. Messrs GH Brown and Sons New Streets adjoining Knightsbridge Park and Bladon Drive, Knightsbridge Park (Continuation) and Bladon Court. (17th June 1963)
Schomberg House https://eastbelfasthistory.com/books/east-belfast-big-houses-volume-2/
Sir William Ewart (1817 - 1889) https://www.newulsterbiography.co.uk/index.php/home/viewPerson/1799
Resolved that the new street off Sandy Row next Maxwell Street be called Schomberg Street and that the new street off Blackstaff Road at Wesleyan Chapel be called Primitive Street. (24th October 1877).
" } , { "id": 3366, "pageID": "59712", "title": "Schomberg Park", "url" : "schomberg-park", "intro" : "BT4; Year approved: 1963", "content" : " - Schomberg Park - - - - BT4 - - - -Located near the site of Schomberg, a house built in 1879 by architect Thomas Jackson for the Ewart family. The Ewarts made their money through the linen industry; their company William Ewart & Son became one of the biggest linen producers in the world. Schomberg became a childrens home in the 1940s, and was demolished in the 1980s.
The house was named after the 1st Duke of Schomberg, Commander-in-Chief of William of Oranges army, who died at the Battle of the Boyne.
There are three Schomberg street names in this area: Schomberg Park, Schomberg Avenue and Schomberg Lodge. Schomberg Park was the first to be built and named: On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposals of developers to name new streets as follows: Messrs. W.M. McMullen and Sons property off Belmont Rd. Schomberg Park. Messrs GH Brown and Sons New Streets adjoining Knightsbridge Park and Bladon Drive, Knightsbridge Park (Continuation) and Bladon Court. (17th June 1963)
Schomberg House https://eastbelfasthistory.com/books/east-belfast-big-houses-volume-2/
Sir William Ewart (1817 - 1889) https://www.newulsterbiography.co.uk/index.php/home/viewPerson/1799
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" } , { "id": 3371, "pageID": "59717", "title": "Scrabo Street", "url" : "scrabo-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Irish word screabach means ‘thinly covered rock; light, stony ground. ’ Scrabo is a townland in County Down. - Further Information - - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A22672" } , { "id": 3372, "pageID": "59718", "title": "Seabank Parade", "url" : "seabank-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3373, "pageID": "59719", "title": "Seabourne Parade", "url" : "seabourne-parade", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Seabourne Parade - - - - BT15 - - - -Street Names, Seaview Housing Site.
Submitted minute of the Housing Committee of 20th ult., recommending this Committee to name the remaining thoroughfares on the Seaview Site as follows:–
Seaview Drive;
Seabourne Parade;
Seagrove Place;
Seaholm Parade;
Seascape Parade.
Resolved - That the recommendation be adopted. (2nd May 1928).
" } , { "id": 3374, "pageID": "59720", "title": "Seaforde Court / Cúirt Suí Forde", "url" : "seaforde-court", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Seaforde Court / Cúirt Suí Forde - - - - BT5 - - - -Named after Seaforde (house and villlage) in the parish of Loughinisland, Co. Down.
The Surveyor handed in the following names of streets as altered which was approved of: [the newspaper report in the Ulster Examiner and Northern Star - Tuesday 02 December 1873 provided this additional information: As duplicate names of the following streets at present exist in the borough, the committee recommend the Council to adjust them as follows: Milford Street, illegally named, to be called Stormount Street; Sidney Street, at Tennent Street, Sidney Street West; Hopes Court, its proper name is Hopps Court; Brook Street, Albert Bridge Road, Calvin Street; Boyds Court, at Nile Street, Nile Court; Chapel Lane, Newtownards Road, Seaford Street; Cross Street, at Hamill Street, Hamill Street Place; Donaldsons Court, Union Street, Union Street Place; Frances Street, Short Strand, Moira Street; Williams Place, Henry Street, Wensley Street. Wheelers Court, Carrick Hill, Carrick Court. Grafton Street, Templemore Street, Thorndyke Street; Church Street, Newtownards Road, Church Street East. (TIC, 19th Nov 1873). First reference to Seaforde Street in 1877 The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory.
- Further Information - -https://www.seafordegardens.com/history/family-history/
" } , { "id": 3375, "pageID": "59721", "title": "Seaforde Gardens / Garraithe Suí Forde", "url" : "seaforde-gardens", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Seaforde Gardens / Garraithe Suí Forde - - - - BT5 - - - -Named after Seaforde (house and villlage) in the parish of Loughinisland, Co. Down.
The Surveyor handed in the following names of streets as altered which was approved of: [the newspaper report in the Ulster Examiner and Northern Star - Tuesday 02 December 1873 provided this additional information: As duplicate names of the following streets at present exist in the borough, the committee recommend the Council to adjust them as follows: Milford Street, illegally named, to be called Stormount Street; Sidney Street, at Tennent Street, Sidney Street West; Hopes Court, its proper name is Hopps Court; Brook Street, Albert Bridge Road, Calvin Street; Boyds Court, at Nile Street, Nile Court; Chapel Lane, Newtownards Road, Seaford Street; Cross Street, at Hamill Street, Hamill Street Place; Donaldsons Court, Union Street, Union Street Place; Frances Street, Short Strand, Moira Street; Williams Place, Henry Street, Wensley Street. Wheelers Court, Carrick Hill, Carrick Court. Grafton Street, Templemore Street, Thorndyke Street; Church Street, Newtownards Road, Church Street East. (TIC, 19th Nov 1873). First reference to Seaforde Street in 1877 The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory.
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" } , { "id": 3376, "pageID": "59722", "title": "Seaforde Street / Sráid Suí Forde", "url" : "seaforde-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1873", "content" : " - Seaforde Street / Sráid Suí Forde - - - - BT5 - - - -Named after Seaforde (house and villlage) in the parish of Loughinisland, Co. Down.
The Surveyor handed in the following names of streets as altered which was approved of: [the newspaper report in the Ulster Examiner and Northern Star - Tuesday 02 December 1873 provided this additional information: As duplicate names of the following streets at present exist in the borough, the committee recommend the Council to adjust them as follows: Milford Street, illegally named, to be called Stormount Street; Sidney Street, at Tennent Street, Sidney Street West; Hopes Court, its proper name is Hopps Court; Brook Street, Albert Bridge Road, Calvin Street; Boyds Court, at Nile Street, Nile Court; Chapel Lane, Newtownards Road, Seaford Street; Cross Street, at Hamill Street, Hamill Street Place; Donaldsons Court, Union Street, Union Street Place; Frances Street, Short Strand, Moira Street; Williams Place, Henry Street, Wensley Street. Wheelers Court, Carrick Hill, Carrick Court. Grafton Street, Templemore Street, Thorndyke Street; Church Street, Newtownards Road, Church Street East. (TIC, 19th Nov 1873).
First reference to Seaforde Street in 1877 The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory.
That on the application of the owner Mr. S. Lowry of 62 Madrid Street, a new street on his property situate off Seaford Street be named Lowry Street. (28th September 1892)
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" } , { "id": 3378, "pageID": "59724", "title": "Seagrove Place", "url" : "seagrove-place", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Seagrove Place - - - - BT15 - - - -Street Names, Seaview Housing Site.
Submitted minute of the Housing Committee of 20th ult., recommending this Committee to name the remaining thoroughfares on the Seaview Site as follows:–
Seaview Drive;
Seabourne Parade;
Seagrove Place;
Seaholm Parade;
Seascape Parade.
Resolved - That the recommendation be adopted. (2nd May 1928).
" } , { "id": 3379, "pageID": "59725", "title": "Seaholm Parade", "url" : "seaholm-parade", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Seaholm Parade - - - - BT15 - - - -Street Names, Seaview Housing Site.
Submitted minute of the Housing Committee of 20th ult., recommending this Committee to name the remaining thoroughfares on the Seaview Site as follows:–
Seaview Drive;
Seabourne Parade;
Seagrove Place;
Seaholm Parade;
Seascape Parade.
Resolved - That the recommendation be adopted. (2nd May 1928).
" } , { "id": 3380, "pageID": "59726", "title": "Seal Road", "url" : "seal-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3381, "pageID": "59727", "title": "Sealands Parade", "url" : "sealands-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3382, "pageID": "59728", "title": "Seamount", "url" : "seamount", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1929.", "content" : " - Seamount - - - - BT15 - - - -Seamount was located right by the shoreline in the early 19th Century, looking over Belfast Lough.
Submitted application from the Housing Committee that the name Seamount be substituted for the name Seaview Place for a street on the Housing Committee’s property at Seaview, Shore Road, and it was. Resolved – That the request be acceded to. (30th April 1929)
" } , { "id": 3383, "pageID": "59729", "title": "Seamount Parade", "url" : "seamount-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3384, "pageID": "59730", "title": "Seapark Drive", "url" : "seapark-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3385, "pageID": "59731", "title": "Seascape Parade", "url" : "seascape-parade", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Seascape Parade - - - - BT15 - - - -Street Names, Seaview Housing Site.
Submitted minute of the Housing Committee of 20th ult., recommending this Committee to name the remaining thoroughfares on the Seaview Site as follows:–
Seaview Drive;
Seabourne Parade;
Seagrove Place;
Seaholm Parade;
Seascape Parade.
Resolved - That the recommendation be adopted. (2nd May 1928).
" } , { "id": 3386, "pageID": "59732", "title": "Seaview Close", "url" : "seaview-close", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Seaview Close - - - - BT15 - - - -Located near North Queen Street, this street is probably named from Sea View Cottage, first recorded in 1814. This was a different house from Sea View, situated a little further out on Shore Road, which gave its name to Crusaders F.C. football ground and two other streets: Seaview Drive and Seaview Gardens.
Note that Seaview Close is situated off Parkmount Street and not off Seaview Street, which is nearby.
In 1835 a Mr. Simms was resident at Seaview-cottage (Matier’s Belfast Directory). He was a partner in the book publishing and stationery business Simms & McIntyre operating at 20, Donegall Street.
" } , { "id": 3387, "pageID": "59733", "title": "Seaview Drive", "url" : "seaview-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Seaview Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -Writing in the reprint of 1832 Belfast Scenery: in thirty views the authors write about an exceedingly elegant late-Georgian classical villa (Seaview) which in 1810 was the residence of Robert Getty.
Street Names, Seaview Housing Site.
Submitted minute of the Housing Committee of 20th ult., recommending this Committee to name the remaining thoroughfares on the Seaview Site as follows:–
Seaview Drive;
Seabourne Parade;
Seagrove Place;
Seaholm Parade;
Seascape Parade.
Resolved - That the recommendation be adopted. (2nd May 1928).
" } , { "id": 3388, "pageID": "59734", "title": "Seaview Gardens", "url" : "seaview-gardens", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Seaview Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - -Writing in the reprint of 1832 Belfast Scenery: in thirty views the authors write about an exceedingly elegant late-Georgian classical villa (Seaview) which in 1810 was the residence of Robert Getty.
That Messrs George Kilpatrick and Robert Lowry of Ashley Park be informed in reply to their application dated 6ᵗʰ inst. that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the name Seaview Gardens for their new street off Antrim Road near Parkmount Avenue, as there is a street in another portion of the City named Seaview Street, and that they be requested to submit another name. (20th April 1898).
" } , { "id": 3389, "pageID": "59735", "title": "Seaview Street", "url" : "seaview-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1889", "content" : " - Seaview Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Located off North Queen Street, this street is probably named from Sea View Cottage, first recorded in 1814. This was a different house from Sea View, situated a little further out on Shore Road, which gave its name to Crusaders F.C. football ground and two other streets: Seaview Drive and Seaview Gardens.
In 1835 a Mr. Simms was resident at Seaview-cottage (Matier’s Belfast Directory). He was a partner in the book publishing and stationery business Simms & McIntyre operating at 20, Donegall Street.
That, on the application of Mr R. J. McConnell, two new streets off York Road be named Parkmount Street and Seaview Street. (5 June 1889).
" } , { "id": 3390, "pageID": "59736", "title": "Sefton Drive", "url" : "sefton-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1939", "content" : " - Sefton Drive - - - - Year approved: 1939 - - - -Named either after Sefton in Lancashire or, perhaps more likely, after one of the holders of the title Earl of Sefton. See also Sefton Park and Altcar Court.
The city surveyor was authorised to approve the following names for new streets: Sefton drive for a new street off Pim’s Ave on the property of Mr. James Mawhinney. ... (27th June 1939).
" } , { "id": 3391, "pageID": "59737", "title": "Sefton Park", "url" : "sefton-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Sefton Park - - - - Year approved: 1936 - - - -Named either after Sefton in Lancashire or, perhaps more likely, after one of the holders of the title Earl of Sefton. Sefton Park is also the name of a public park in Liverpool and a suburb of the city in that vicinity. See also Altcar Court.
Resolved that the name ‘Sefton Park’ be approved for a new street situated off Pim’s Avenue on the property of Mr James Mawhinney. (IC 11th February 1936).
" } , { "id": 3392, "pageID": "59738", "title": "Selby Court / Cúirt Selby", "url" : "selby-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Selby Court / Cúirt Selby - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of...Messrs H. and J. Martin a new street on their property situate off Excise Street be named Selby Street. (Improvement Committee, 5th October 1892).
The name Selby Street is no longer in use, instead there is Selby Court and Selby Walk.
" } , { "id": 3393, "pageID": "59739", "title": "Selby Walk / Siúlán Selby", "url" : "selby-walk", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Selby Walk / Siúlán Selby - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of...Messrs H. and J. Martin a new street on their property situate off Excise Street be named Selby Street. (Improvement Committee, 5th October 1892).
The name Selby Street is no longer in use, instead there is Selby Court and Selby Walk.
" } , { "id": 3394, "pageID": "59740", "title": "Servia Street / Sráid na Seirbia", "url" : "servia-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1876", "content" : " - Servia Street / Sráid na Seirbia - - - - BT12 - - - -That the application of Messers Thomas Dixon and Son to name three new streets off Albert Street Roumania Street, Belgrade Street and Servia Street as shown on their sketch be granted. (25th October 1876).
Another fruitful source of names was the Russo-Turkish war of 1877, which indeed caused a district, for a time at any rate, to be named Turkey. There are:- Balkan Street, Belgrade Street, Bosnia Street, Plevna Street, Osman Street, Servia Street, and Sultan Street. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941. Name selected by Belfast Town Improvement Committee in Nov 1876 when Serbia had just gone to war with the Ottoman Empire. Servia is Greek spelling (its all about throwing shade at the Turks) – Belgrade Street and Roumania Street named at same time. (ONeill, 2022)
" } , { "id": 3395, "pageID": "59741", "title": "Sevastopol Street", "url" : "sevastopol-street", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Sevastopol Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Sevastopol Street after a Crimean battle mid 1800’s. It features in the 1856 BSD with 16 houses.
" } , { "id": 3396, "pageID": "59742", "title": "Severn Court", "url" : "severn-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Severn Court Off Severn Street, BT4 was proposed by Connswater Homes and accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on 8th April, 2009." } , { "id": 3397, "pageID": "59743", "title": "Severn Street", "url" : "severn-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1873", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1873 - - - -That the application of Messrs Thomas Dixon and Sons for permission to name five streets in Ballymacarrett ‘Dee Street’, Humber Street, Trent [?] Street, Mersey Street, and Severn Street be granted. (TIC, 26 November 1873). In his book on Ballycarrett James Patton wrote that Severn Street had been known as Club Row Dee Street had been known as Club Lane.
The Surveyor reported that Mr. Irvine, on behalf of Messrs. Thomas Dixon & Sons, had arranged that the name Severn Street should be applied to that Street up to the Railway Bridge and that the name Connswater Street should terminate at the same place, and he was instructed to have the name plates erected in accordance therewith. ( 23rd December 1902).
" } , { "id": 3398, "pageID": "59744", "title": "Sewel Hill", "url" : "sewel-hill", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3400, "pageID": "59746", "title": "Shaftesbury Avenue", "url" : "shaftesbury-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -The Surveyor read a letter from Messrs Fitzpatrick Bros., asking permission to name the new street on their property off Ormeau Road Shaftesbury Road, and he was instructed to communicate with the Messrs Fitzpatrick, with a view of having the name Shaftesbury Avenue substituted therefor. (17th June 1891).
Resolved. That the application of Mr. Thomas H. Torrens, on behalf of Lady Shaftesbury, to have the new street on the Ormeau Road, next Cooke Street, called Shaftesbury Avenue be granted. (24th June 1891)
" } , { "id": 3401, "pageID": "59747", "title": "Shaftesbury Square", "url" : "shaftesbury-square", "intro" : "BT2; year approved: 1886", "content" : " - Shaftesbury Square - - - - BT2 - - - -
Resolved that on the application of the residents of the neighbourhood and the owners of property, the portion of Great Victoria Street from Albion Street to Wesley Place and the new buildings from Pakenham Place to Donegall Pass, and the houses known as Oxford Buildings be named Shaftesbury Square. that Dr S. B. Coates be informed thereof. (2nd December 1886).
Surmise: named after the Earl of Shaftesbury.
" } , { "id": 3402, "pageID": "59748", "title": "Shalom Park", "url" : "shalom-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3403, "pageID": "59749", "title": "Shamrock Court", "url" : "shamrock-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - takes its name from a residence named Shamrock Lodge, Lagan Village. In 1814 Shamrock Lodge was the residence of William Boyd, who in that year sent his son to the then newly-opened Academical Institution. From 1843 till some time in the fifties it was the residence of John Young, who was a partner with William Coates in the Lagan Foundry. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 3404, "pageID": "59750", "title": "Shamrock Place", "url" : "shamrock-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - takes its name from a residence named Shamrock Lodge, Lagan Village. In 1814 Shamrock Lodge was the residence of William Boyd, who in that year sent his son to the then newly-opened Academical Institution. From 1843 till some time in the fifties it was the residence of John Young, who was a partner with William Coates in the Lagan Foundry. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 3405, "pageID": "59751", "title": "Shamrock Street", "url" : "shamrock-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - takes its name from a residence named Shamrock Lodge, Lagan Village. In 1814 Shamrock Lodge was the residence of William Boyd, who in that year sent his son to the then newly-opened Academical Institution. From 1843 till some time in the fifties it was the residence of John Young, who was a partner with William Coates in the Lagan Foundry. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 3406, "pageID": "59752", "title": "Shancoole Park", "url" : "shancoole-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3408, "pageID": "59754", "title": "Shandon Park", "url" : "shandon-park", "intro" : "First appeared: 1895 BPUD", "content" : " - - First appeared: 1895 BPUD - - - -That on the application of the owners of property a new street off ... off Knock Road named Shandon Park.... (4th March 1902).
The name comes from the Irish words sean and dún meaning old fort. In the Shandon area, there is an old mound which according to Aidan Campbell in his book on the area, is probably a motte and is likely to date back to Norman Times.
" } , { "id": 3409, "pageID": "59755", "title": "Shaneen Park", "url" : "shaneen-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3410, "pageID": "59756", "title": "Shangarry Park", "url" : "shangarry-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3411, "pageID": "59757", "title": "Shankill Parade", "url" : "shankill-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3412, "pageID": "59758", "title": "Shankill Road", "url" : "shankill-road", "intro" : "According to the IHTA Shankill Road was first mentioned publicly in 1760 (BNL 20.5.1757, 1.4.1760).", "content" : " - - According to the IHTA Shankill Road was first mentioned publicly in 1760 (BNL 20.5.1757, 1.4.1760). - - - -The street takes its name from the Irish sean cill - meaning the old church.
That Mr. Andrews be informed that the Committee do not see their way to change the name of any portion of Shankhill Road which has been a well recognised name for many years.
(21st January 1891)
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" } , { "id": 3418, "pageID": "59764", "title": "Shanvis Court / Cúirt na Seanaise", "url" : "shanvis-court", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 2006", "content" : " - Shanvis Court / Cúirt na Seanaise - - - - BT13 - - - - Chantelle Gilroy, a West Belfast schoolgirl has been given the opportunity to put her mark firmly on the future by winning a competition to name a new street. ‘Shanvis Court’ is the winning name for Clanmil’s new homes at Percy Street and is a mixture of two names from either side of the peace line – Shankill and Divis - by bringing the two names together she hoped people from both communities could live in harmony. (Press Release,2006). Shanvis Court was handed over to Clanmil in 2006. The earliest record that is held is a deed of 11th January 1887 which records that John Alexander a Captain in Her Majesty’s First Regiment of Dragoon Guards sold a plot of ground on Percy Street to James Tate, a builder of Belfast. The land is described as a “plot of ground between Percy Street…..Beverley street … and Ardmoulin Avenue….in the parish of Belfast within the Barony of Belfast and County of Antrim”. The name Shanvis Court Off Percy Street, BT13 was proposed by Circuit Builders and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, on Monday, 11th September, 2006." } , { "id": 3419, "pageID": "59765", "title": "Sharman Close", "url" : "sharman-close", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Sharman Close - - - - BT9 - - - -The Lagan Vale Estate Brick and Terracotta Works Limited, of which Colonel the Right Hon. R.D.G. Sharman-Crawford, D.L. is chairman, has just paid an interim dividend at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum in the Northern Whig - Friday 21 January 1921. A reasonable surmise would suggest these streets which were built on the site or close to Lagan Vale Estate Brick and Terracotta Works take their name from the first part of the Sharman-Crawford surname.
" } , { "id": 3420, "pageID": "59766", "title": "Sharman Drive", "url" : "sharman-drive", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1961", "content" : " - Sharman Drive - - - - Year approved: 1961 - - - - The committee approved of a proposal of William Logan and Sons to name new streets on their property near Stranmillis Rd, Sharman Park, Drive, Gardens and Road. (14th November 1961. The Lagan Vale Estate Brick and Terracotta Works Limited, of which Colonel the Right Hon. R.D.G. Sharman-Crawford, D.L. is chairman, has just paid an interim dividend at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum in the Northern Whig - Friday 21 January 1921. A reasonable surmise would suggest these streets which were built on the site or close to Lagan Vale Estate Brick and Terracotta Works, take their name from the first part of the Sharman-Crawford surname. " } , { "id": 3421, "pageID": "59767", "title": "Sharman Gardens", "url" : "sharman-gardens", "intro" : "BT9, year approved: 1961", "content" : " - Sharman Gardens - - - - Year approved: 1961 - - - - The committee approved of a proposal of William Logan and Sons to name new streets on their property near Stranmillis Rd, Sharman Park, Drive, Gardens and Road. (14th November 1961. The Lagan Vale Estate Brick and Terracotta Works Limited, of which Colonel the Right Hon. R.D.G. Sharman-Crawford, D.L. is chairman, has just paid an interim dividend at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum in the Northern Whig - Friday 21 January 1921. A reasonable surmise would suggest these streets which were built on the site or close to Lagan Vale Estate Brick and Terracotta Works take their name from the first part of the Sharman-Crawford surname. " } , { "id": 3422, "pageID": "59768", "title": "Sharman Park", "url" : "sharman-park", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1961", "content" : " - Sharman Park - - - - Year approved: 1961 - - - - The committee approved of a proposal of William Logan and Sons to name new streets on their property near Stranmillis Rd, Sharman Park, Drive, Gardens and Road. (14th November 1961. The Lagan Vale Estate Brick and Terracotta Works Limited, of which Colonel the Right Hon. R.D.G. Sharman-Crawford, D.L. is chairman, has just paid an interim dividend at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum in the Northern Whig - Friday 21 January 1921. A reasonable surmise would suggest these streets which were built on the site or close to Lagan Vale Estate Brick and Terracotta Works take their name from the first part of the Sharman-Crawford surname. " } , { "id": 3423, "pageID": "59769", "title": "Sharman Road", "url" : "sharman-road", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Sharman Road - - - - BT9 - - - -The Lagan Vale Estate Brick and Terracotta Works Limited, of which Colonel the Right Hon. R.D.G. Sharman-Crawford, D.L. is chairman, has just paid an interim dividend at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum in the Northern Whig - Friday 21 January 1921
A reasonable surmise would suggest these streets which were built on the site or close to Lagan Vale Estate Brick and Terracotta Works take their name from the first part of the Sharman-Crawford surname.
Read letter, dated 15th inst., from the Lagan Vale Estate Brick & Terra Cotta Works, Ltd., renewing their application for the approval of proposed names of new streets on their property situate off Stranmillis Road. The Committee having re-considered the matter, it was resolved – That the names submitted be approved, viz., Sharman Road, Lucerne Parade, Prince Edward Park, Geneva Gardens, and Penge Gardens. (16th June 1925)
" } , { "id": 3424, "pageID": "59770", "title": "Sharman Way", "url" : "sharman-way", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Sharman Way - - - - BT9 - - - -The Lagan Vale Estate Brick and Terracotta Works Limited, of which Colonel the Right Hon. R.D.G. Sharman-Crawford, D.L. is chairman, has just paid an interim dividend at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum in the Northern Whig - Friday 21 January 1921. A reasonable surmise would suggest these streets which were built on the site or close to Lagan Vale Estate Brick and Terracotta Works take their name from the first part of the Sharman-Crawford surname.
" } , { "id": 3425, "pageID": "59771", "title": "Shaw Street", "url" : "shaw-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Shaw Street had previously been called First Avenue. " } , { "id": 3426, "pageID": "59772", "title": "Shaws Avenue", "url" : "shaws-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Shaw’s Road described in this way: Falls Road to Glen Road with eight numbered addresses and “Kilmona” Magee, James. 1932 Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 3427, "pageID": "59773", "title": "Shaws Close", "url" : "shaws-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Shaw’s Road described in this way: Falls Road to Glen Road with eight numbered addresses and “Kilmona” Magee, James. 1932 Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 3428, "pageID": "59774", "title": "Shaws Court", "url" : "shaws-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Shaw’s Road described in this way: Falls Road to Glen Road with eight numbered addresses and “Kilmona” Magee, James. 1932 Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 3429, "pageID": "59775", "title": "Shaws Park", "url" : "shaws-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Shaw’s Road described in this way: Falls Road to Glen Road with eight numbered addresses and “Kilmona” Magee, James. 1932 Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 3430, "pageID": "59776", "title": "Shaws Place", "url" : "shaws-place", "intro" : "Name first appeared: 1932", "content" : " - - Name first appeared: 1932 - - - - Shaw’s Road described in this way: Falls Road to Glen Road with eight numbered addresses and “Kilmona” Magee, James. 1932 Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 3431, "pageID": "59777", "title": "Shaws Road", "url" : "shaws-road", "intro" : "BT11; year first recorded: 1918", "content" : " - Shaws Road - - - - BT11 - - - -Shaw’s Road described in this way in 1932 Belfast Street Directory: Falls Road to Glen Road with eight numbered addresses and Kilmona – Magee, James.
Whilst this may be the earliest entry for Shaws Road in its own right, there are earlier references to Andersonstown from 1918 which mention Shaws Road as intersecting. None of the early residents named in these directories are named Shaw, so the origin of the road-name is unclear.
The name could be considerably older as the road was marked (but unnamed) on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6 map made in the 1830s. At that time Stewartstown Road branched off Andersonsonstown Road, whilst Shaws Road was the continuation of the main road. The junction was later reconfigured so that Shaws Road branched off the main road.
Shaws Road is remarkable for the establishment of an Irish-language community here in 1969 called Gaeltacht Bhóthar Seoighe or Pobal Feirste, and known colloquially in English as the Irish Houses.
Note the use of Seoighe to gaelicise the name Shaw in this instance, a form usually reserved for Joy and Joyce. The Irish version of Shaw Street in Dublin is Sráid an tSeáigh (https://www.logainm.ie/download/dcc-sraidainmneacha-bhaile-atha-cliath.pdf).
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" } , { "id": 3439, "pageID": "59785", "title": "Shiels Street", "url" : "shiels-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Shiels Street - - - - BT12 - - - -The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation of 28 March 1894 indicate approval for a street off Falls road for Mr M. Shiels
Location: Off the Falls Road, West Belfast
Irish Name: Sráid Uí Shiail
Origins and Development
Shiels Street appears in Belfast Corporation records from the 1870s, when houses were already being built there. In 1876, the Works Committee noted six houses in Shiels Street for Michael Shiels (Northern Whig, 4 Feb 1876). By the 1880s, further houses were approved both on Falls Road and in Shiels Street under his name (Belfast News-Letter, 3 Aug 1885).
In 1894, the Corporation’s Town Improvement Committee approved a new street for Mr M. Shiels. It is not clear if this refers to the street already known by that name or to another development associated with him.
That Mr Michael Shields be informed that the Street marked No. 3 on his approved plan No 10664 being the continuation of Shields Street that that name should be applied to it. (28th December 1898).
The Shiels Connection
The street carries the Shiels family name. The best-known member, Michael Shiels (c.1830s–1918), combined business, property, and politics. He was a spirit-grocer on Falls Road and proprietor of the well-known licensed premises called the Beehive. He developed rows of houses in the district, including in Shiels Street itself. He served as chairman of the Licensed Vintners’ Association, was elected as a Nationalist councillor in 1907, and later became a Justice of the Peace, with roles on the Belfast Water Commissioners and the Bangor Hospital Committee.
Born in County Down, Shiels moved into commercial life in Belfast and eventually retired to Bangor, where he died in 1918. His obituary described him as a respected businessman, politician, and benefactor.
Legacy
The history of Shiels Street illustrates how the names of families involved in local business and housing development became embedded in the fabric of nineteenth-century Belfast.
Sources
Northern Whig, 4 Feb 1876 – Works Committee, six houses in Shiels Street for Michael Shiels
Belfast News-Letter, 3 Aug 1885 – further houses approved on Falls Road and Shiels Street for Michael Shiels
Belfast Corporation, Town Improvement Committee minutes, March 1894 – approval of new street for Mr M. Shiels
Belfast Telegraph, 16 June 1880 – Michael Shiels as chairman of the Licensed Vintners’ Association
Irish News, 28 Feb 1907; Belfast Telegraph, 13 Mar 1907 – elected as Nationalist councillor for the Falls
Belfast Weekly Telegraph, 17 Apr 1909 – appointment as Justice of the Peace
Irish News & Belfast Morning News, 25 Dec 1918 – obituary of Michael Shiels
" } , { "id": 3440, "pageID": "59786", "title": "Shimna Close", "url" : "shimna-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3441, "pageID": "59787", "title": "Ship Street", "url" : "ship-street", "intro" : "BT15; year first recorded: 1815, but first named c. 1830", "content" : " - Ship Street - - - - BT15 - - - -There are several streets in Sailortown whose names refer to basic elements of sailing and the port. One of these is Ship Street which existed in 1815 but was unnamed on Mason’s town plan of this year. The name appeared on a large scale Ordnance Survey map of Belfast, c. 1830 (IHTA xii, 18). It ran from Garmoyle Street to York Street (close to where the modern railway station is located). Only a short section running off Garmoyle Street remains today.
" } , { "id": 3442, "pageID": "59788", "title": "Shipbuoy Street", "url" : "shipbuoy-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3443, "pageID": "59789", "title": "Shore Crescent", "url" : "shore-crescent", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Shore Crescent - - - - BT15 - - - -Shore Crescent is parallel to Shore Road in the Greencastle area and is named from its proximity to Shore Road. See Shore Road for the origin of this name.
" } , { "id": 3444, "pageID": "59790", "title": "Shore Road", "url" : "shore-road", "intro" : "BT15; year first recorded: 1778", "content" : " - Shore Road - - - - BT15 - - - -Shore Road is the continuation of York Road, which in turn is the continuation of York Street. It is named from the fact that it skirted the western shore of Belfast Lough until the mid-19th century, but this was before the reclamation of a large area of land in the docks area called Low-Wood Intake (Duncrue Street and surroundings). Several coastal features have disappeared with these changes, such as Ringan Point, a small headland which was located near the junction where Fortwilliam Park meets Shore Road today. The name Shore Road was mentioned in the Belfast News Letter of 9th October, 1778 (IHTA xii, 18). At this time, it ran through countryside outside the northern boundary of the town of Belfast. It was a popular area for wealthy families of merchants and professionals to build fine residences. These included Park Mount, Low Wood, Mount Vernon, Fort William, Seaview, Skegoneill and The Grove. None of these houses exists today because in all cases the land was sold for development, either for industrial purposes or to create housing for workers.
The Committee again considered the question of the name of the portion of York Road in the added area, and after discussion it was Moved by Councillor J. J. M‘Donnell, Seconded by Councillor Macartney, and Resolved — That the Council be recommended to name the portion of the road from Skegoniel Avenue to the city boundary Shore Road. (24th March 1903).
The committee again considered the question of the name of the portion of York Road in the added area, and after discussion it was moved by Councillor J. J. MDonnell, Seconded by Councillor Macartney, and Resolved That the Council be recommended to name the portion of the road from Skegoniel Avenue to the city boundary Shore Road. (Improvement Committee, (24th March 1906).
- Further Information - -Shore Road (Belfast to Carrickfergus) on Taylor and Skinners Road Map, 1777
" } , { "id": 3445, "pageID": "59791", "title": "Short Strand", "url" : "short-strand", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Short Strand - - - - BT5 - - - -The shore being divided in 1682 by the erection of the famous Long Bridge, the portion towards the river mouth was known as the Long Strand, and the upper portion as the Short Strand, which name is still in use (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 14/02/1941). Short Strand, the east strand between the Queens and Albert Bridges. Short Strand This is a name I am always being asked about and it is in fact one of the oldest streets in the area, going back to about I630 or there abouts. The Strand is actually one of the old boundaries of the townland as the land between there and the Lagan was in the early days unclaimed from the sea. The water lapped one side of the street and course, there was a small sandy beach, which in Irish is tra later corrupted to strand. St John Ervine ,one of Ballymacarretts more famous sons, mentions in one of his books about fishing the Lagan from the Short Strand. On the other side of the Newtownards Rd stretching from the Long Bridge was another strand. This was the Long Strand which went all the way to West Holywood, Iater called Strandtown. This strand or beach was of good sand and it was only with the growth industry that it finally was so saturated with dirt, oil and so forth that it would* be hard to believe it was so Beautiful in the past. Most of the tame birds in the wee streets had the bottom of their cages fIlled with golden sand from Ballymacarretts shore. Strandtown,at the end the beach, obviously named for its position, was one of three villages that in time became shopping centres, as they still are today. They were Strandtom, Newbridge and Ballyhackanore. Newbridge was named for the new Conswater bridge and Strandtown was anciently called Ballymachorts, Or, Baile-magha Reisk, - magha-plain, reisk-marsh. The place of the marshy plain. James Patton in his book on Ballymacarrett.
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" } , { "id": 3447, "pageID": "59793", "title": "Shrewsbury Drive", "url" : "shrewsbury-drive", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1927", "content" : " - Shrewsbury Drive - - - - BT9 - - - -Resolved – That the name Shrewsbury Drive be approved for a new street on Mr. Jos. McMaster’s property, situate off Balmoral Avenue, in lieu of the name Shrewsbury Park proposed by Mr. McMaster. (14th June 1927)
Resolved - That the names Shrewsbury Gardens and Shrewsbury Drive be approved for new streets off Balmoral Avenue on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster. (16 August 1932)
" } , { "id": 3448, "pageID": "59794", "title": "Shrewsbury Gardens", "url" : "shrewsbury-gardens", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1932", "content" : " - Shrewsbury Gardens - - - - BT9 - - - -Resolved - That the names Shrewsbury Gardens and Shrewsbury Drive be approved for new streets off Balmoral Avenue on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster. (16 August 1932).
" } , { "id": 3449, "pageID": "59795", "title": "Shrewsbury Park", "url" : "shrewsbury-park", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1927", "content" : " - Shrewsbury Park - - - - BT9 - - - -Submitted letter dated 22nd inst. from Mr. John Seeds, Solicitor, on behalf of Mr. Joseph McMaster, asking the Committee to reconsider its decision of last meeting disapproving of the name Shrewsbury Park proposed by Mr. McMaster for a new street on his property off Balmoral Avenue. Mr. Seeds pointed out that the avenue will have a width of 40 feet and that the houses to be erected on it will cost about £4,000 each. The Committee having considered the matter it was. Resolved - That the resolution of last meeting upon the subject be not acted upon, and that the name Shrewsbury Park be now approved for the proposed new street. (28th June 1927).
" } , { "id": 3450, "pageID": "59796", "title": "Silver Birch Courts", "url" : "silver-birch-courts", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3451, "pageID": "59797", "title": "Silverstream Avenue", "url" : "silverstream-avenue", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Silverstream Avenue - - - - BT14 - - - -The name comes from the nearby streets also called Silverstream. It is clear from an advert in the Belfast Telegraph - Wednesday 26 August 1953 that Silverstream Avenue has been established.
" } , { "id": 3452, "pageID": "59798", "title": "Silverstream Crescent", "url" : "silverstream-crescent", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Silverstream Crescent - - - - BT14 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing Committee to name new streets on their property situated off Ballysillan Rd. As follows- Benview Drive, Continuation of Benview Park, Continuation of Silverstream Crescent, Continuation of Silverstream Road, Continuation of Silverstream Parade, Continuation of Silverstream Gardens, Continuation of Silverstream Park. (16th March 1954). " } , { "id": 3453, "pageID": "59799", "title": "Silverstream Drive ", "url" : "silverstream-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Silverstream Drive - - - - BT14 - - - - Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved - Silverstream Parade, Silverstream Gardens, and Silverstream Drive for three new streets on the property of Mr. F. J. Hogg off Ballysillan Road. (IC, 22nd September 1936). " } , { "id": 3454, "pageID": "59800", "title": "Silverstream Gardens", "url" : "silverstream-gardens", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Silverstream Gardens - - - - BT14 - - - - Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved - Silverstream Parade, Silverstream Gardens, and Silverstream Drive for three new streets on the property of Mr. F. J. Hogg off Ballysillan Road. (IC, 22nd September 1936). On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing Committee to name new streets on their property situated off Ballysillan Rd. As follows- Benview Drive, Continuation of Benview Park, Continuation of Silverstream Crescent, Continuation of Silverstream Road, Continuation of Silverstream Parade, Continuation of Silverstream Gardens, Continuation of Silverstream Park. (16th March 1954)." } , { "id": 3455, "pageID": "59801", "title": "Silverstream Parade", "url" : "silverstream-parade", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Silverstream Parade - - - - BT14 - - - - Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved - Silverstream Parade, Silverstream Gardens, and Silverstream Drive for three new streets on the property of Mr. F. J. Hogg off Ballysillan Road. (IC, 22nd September 1936). On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing Committee to name new streets on their property situated off Ballysillan Rd. As follows- Benview Drive, Continuation of Benview Park, Continuation of Silverstream Crescent, Continuation of Silverstream Road, Continuation of Silverstream Parade, Continuation of Silverstream Gardens, Continuation of Silverstream Park. (16th March 1954)." } , { "id": 3456, "pageID": "59802", "title": "Silverstream Park / Sillerburn Pairk (Ulster Scots)", "url" : "silverstream-park", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Silverstream Park / Sillerburn Pairk (Ulster Scots) - - - - BT14 - - - -Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved -. Silverstream Park for a new street off Ballysillan Road on the property of Mr R. McMullan. ... (IC, 3rd June 1936).
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the Housing Committee to name new streets on their property situated off Ballysillan Rd. As follows: Continuation of Silverstream Park. (16th March 1954).
In accordance with the Dual Language Street Naming Policy the name Sillerburn Pairk in Ulster Scots was accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 12th October, 1998.
" } , { "id": 3457, "pageID": "59803", "title": "Silverstream Road", "url" : "silverstream-road", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Silverstream Road - - - - BT14 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3459, "pageID": "59805", "title": "Silvio Street", "url" : "silvio-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1877", "content" : " - Silvio Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Resolved that the new street skirting the east of St Marys Church be named Silvio Street. (4th July 1877). This street was called after a horse named Silvio who won the following races: Epsom Derby (1877), St Leger Stakes (1877), Ascot Derby (now King Edward VII Stakes) (1877)>
" } , { "id": 3460, "pageID": "59806", "title": "Sinclair Road", "url" : "sinclair-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Entry
Sinclair Road commemorates Captain Sir Kenneth Duncan Lecky Sinclair, who served as Chairman of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners from 1948 to 1967. During his tenure, the Harbour underwent extensive post-war redevelopment and modernisation. The road was officially named on 17 July 1962, in the same phase of improvements that saw the establishment of Sinclair Wharf in the Herdman Channel, also named in his honour. Together, these designations reflect the Commissioners’ practice of recognising senior figures who shaped the port’s progress during a period of major industrial and infrastructural renewal.
Sources:
Belfast News-Letter, 18 July 1962 – New names for five stretches of roadway.
Belfast Harbour Commissioners, The Port of Belfast: A Review 1947–1962.
Belfast Harbour Commissioners’ Records.
New names for five stretches of roadway
Belfast Harbour Commissioners yesterday agreed to names for five stretches of roadway in the harbour area. The following designations were given:—
Roadway linking Dufferin Road and Pollock Road—Pollock Road; roadway leading from Dufferin Road, along the east side of Sinclair Wharf Shed, to the Coaling Wharf, Municipal Power Station West—Sinclair Road; roadway from end of Sinclair Wharf to M’Caughey Road—Stenson Road; roadway leading from Dufferin Road, along the south side of Milewater Basin to Spencer Dock—Spencer Road; and roadway along the northwards end of North Foreshore, County Antrim reclamation—Northern Road. (Belfast News‑Letter 18 July 1962).
" } , { "id": 3461, "pageID": "59807", "title": "Sinclair Street", "url" : "sinclair-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1902", "content" : " - Sinclair Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved that the following street names be approved of: New street off Sandown Road, Sinclair Street;... . (8th July 1902)
" } , { "id": 3462, "pageID": "59808", "title": "Sintonville Avenue", "url" : "sintonville-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3463, "pageID": "59809", "title": "Siulnamona Court", "url" : "siulnamona-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Na móna theme in Turf Lodge." } , { "id": 3464, "pageID": "59810", "title": "Skegoneill Avenue", "url" : "skegoneill-avenue", "intro" : "BT15; ", "content" : " - Skegoneill Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -Skegoneill Avenue is located in the townland of Skegoneill, from the Ir. Sceitheog an Iarla the little thorn-tree of the earl. According to James OLaverty, the thorn-tree in question marked the spot where William de Burgo, Earl of Ulster, was assassinated in 1333, but this is uncertain and the connection may be with another earl. The name has been anglicised as if the qualifying element were the surname ONeill, which is definitely not supported by the historical forms. A similar thing has occurred with Ligoniel, which has no etymological link with the ONeills.
Skegoneill Avenue is probably not simply named after the townland itself but rather after a house of the same name, marked on the 1st edition of the Ordnance Survey six-inch map (1832-46). It was located close to the modern-day junction of York Road and Skegoneill Avenue.
The street-name is first recorded in the Belfast and province of Ulster directory, 1880. Prior to this, it was part of Buttermilk Loney, a long lane that extended for several miles uphill to Ligoniel. Buttermilk Loney persisted subsequently as an unofficial name for Skegoneill Avenue for many years. The name has recently been given a new lease of life as the name of a short street in Ballysillan corresponding roughly to one of the upper stretches of the historical Buttermilk Loney. Loney is an Ulster Scots word meaning lane.
A related name is Skegoneill Street, which was approved in 1898. This was a short street of terraced houses on the east side of York Road, opposite the end of Skegoneill Avenue. It suffered enormous damage when it was bombed in 1941 during the Belfast Blitz. It was subsequently cleared and the area was used for commercial premises.
Resolved – That the Housing Committee be recommended under the circumstances to approve of the name Skegoniel Parade for the street referred to on the Housing Site. (18th November 1924).
Read letters, dated 24th ult., and 18th inst., from Mr. R. McConnell, 2 Skegoniel Parade, relative to the re-naming of Skegoniel Parade, and the matter was referred to the Surveyor for report. (21st April 1925)
" } , { "id": 3465, "pageID": "59811", "title": "Skegoneill Drive", "url" : "skegoneill-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1924", "content" : " - Skegoneill Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -Skegoneill Drive is located in the townland of Skegoneill, from the Ir. Sceitheog an Iarla the little thorn-tree of the earl. According to James OLaverty, the thorn-tree in question marked the spot where William de Burgo, Earl of Ulster, was assassinated in 1333, but this is uncertain and the connection may be with another earl. The name has been anglicised as if the qualifying element were the surname ONeill, which is definitely not supported by the historical forms. A similar thing has occurred with Ligoniel, which has no etymological link with the ONeills.
Like the older Skegoneill Avenue, Skegoneill Drive is probably not simply named after the townland itself but rather after a house of the same name, marked on the 1st edition of the Ordnance Survey six-inch map (1832-46). For further details see Skegoneill Avenue.
Street Names on Housing Sites
Read the following resolution of the Housing Committee of 29th ult.:
Street Names
The City Surveyor suggested, for the approval of the Committee, the names Whitewell Parade, Whitewell Crescent, and Whitewell Drive for the new streets on the Whitewell Housing Site.
He also submitted suggested names for the new streets on the Skegoneil Site as follows: Glandore Drive, Glandore Parade, and Skegoneil Drive.
Resolved — That the names now submitted by the City Surveyor be approved of and the Improvement Committee recommended to adopt them accordingly.
Resolved — That the recommendation of the Housing Committee be adopted. (11th March 1924).
Skipper Street may have been so called from having been the usual place of residence or temporary lodging of the skippers or masters of the vessels which belonged or traded to the port in early times (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. i, 1877, p. 527). This seafaring link would make Skipper Street the earliest Sailortown of Belfast.
It was referred to as Skipper Lane in 1670 and was usually known by this or similar names in the 17th and 18th centuries. It may have existed earlier. It is marked on a reconstructed map of the town as it was in 1660, reproduced in Benns History of Belfast. It is included under the name Skipper Street in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832. The 1839 edition of Martin’s Belfast Directory lists people living here.
- Further Information - -Old Houses at corner of Skipper Street in High Street. Watercolour by Rose Carruthers, 1860s.
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Approved by Belfast City Council on 7 November 2012, following an application by Apex Housing Association for the naming of a new street. The committee report records that:
The applicant has advised that the proposed name is in keeping with the names in the area.
The name Slieveban reflects a well-attested Irish place-name element. The Northern Ireland Place-Name Project notes, in relation to Slieveban:
There are numerous Slieveban(e)s to be found in the North, all apparently coming from the Irish Sliabh Bán ‘white mountain’.
Sources:
Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee, Naming of Street, 7 November 2012.
PlacenamesNI.org (Northern Ireland Place-Name Project), entry for Slieveban Drive, County Antrim.
Soarns Hill [Slievebane] [Sliabh Ban] is a mountain summit in the region in the county of Mid and East Antrim,
" } , { "id": 3477, "pageID": "59824", "title": "Slieveban Drive", "url" : "slieveban-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Soarns Hill [Slievebane] [Sliabh Ban] is a mountain summit in the region in the county of Mid and East Antrim." } , { "id": 3478, "pageID": "59825", "title": "Slievecoole Park", "url" : "slievecoole-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3483, "pageID": "59830", "title": "Smithfield", "url" : "smithfield", "intro" : "First appeared: 1788 (Mulholland)", "content" : " - - First appeared: 1788 (Mulholland) - - - - Gillespie and Royle in IHRA part one state that Smithfield was laid out in 1788 as a market. It is likely Smithfield is a copied name, in this case from Smithfield in London which according to Mills (A Dictionary of London Place Names) was already being used as a market for horses and other livestock in the 12th Century. A 'Smithfield' is a common slaughterhouse or Abbatoir, sometimes having a cattle market or meat market attached. Probably the name originated in the meat market at Smithfield in London. With regard to our local Smithfield, George Benn in volume II, p, 114, of his History of Belfast says - We cannot ascertain the exact time when it was opened as a public market, but from incidental notices it was probably about 1780, It may have been a grassy field.,, in whatever year, however, Smithfield was opened the Cattle Market was at least settled in it. The cattle in the year l806, and probably many years before, and certainly many years after, were confined by strong, coarse, wooden railings; the pedlar's stalls were on the east side, out of the range of the cattle. This was on Fridays, only. Thomas Gaffikin thus describes Smithfield in 1825 Smithfield was then a busy scene on fair and market days. It was an open square with a large shed in the centre for the sale of hides and skins, with a strong railing all round, leaving next the houses the breadth of a street as at present, Most of these dwellings were occupied by publicans. Many people resorted to Smithfield on Friday evenings to witness the different spectacles and amusements provided by the grinning clowns at the show booths, and the recruiting parties playing the British Grenadiers with fife and drum. On special days the entire military band escorted the party.The foregoing describes the ordinary routine fairs and Friday markets, but the glory of Smithfield was the great Lamas Fair, which lasted a week, with as a grand climax a row and a general fight on a Friday, to the great detriment of the Cheapjacks stands and showmen's booths. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall) " } , { "id": 3484, "pageID": "59831", "title": "Smithfield Square North", "url" : "smithfield-square-north", "intro" : "BT1", "content" : " - Smithfield Square North - - - - BT1 - - - - Gillespie and Royle in IHRA part one state that Smithfield was laid out in 1788 as a market. It is likely Smithfield is a copied name, in this case from Smithfield in London which according to Mills (A Dictionary of London Place Names) was already being used as a market for horses and other livestock in the 12th Century. A 'Smithfield' is a common slaughterhouse or Abbatoir, sometimes having a cattle market or meat market attached. Probably the name originated in the meat market at Smithfield in London. With regard to our local Smithfield, George Benn in volume II, p, 114, of his History of Belfast says - We cannot ascertain the exact time when it was opened as a public market, but from incidental notices it was probably about 1780, It may have been a grassy field.,, in whatever year, however, Smithfield was opened the Cattle Market was at least settled in it. The cattle in the year l806, and probably many years before, and certainly many years after, were confined by strong, coarse, wooden railings; the pedlar's stalls were on the east side, out of the range of the cattle. This was on Fridays, only. Thomas Gaffikin thus describes Smithfield in 1825 Smithfield was then a busy scene on fair and market days. It was an open square with a large shed in the centre for the sale of hides and skins, with a strong railing all round, leaving next the houses the breadth of a street as at present, Most of these dwellings were occupied by publicans. Many people resorted to Smithfield on Friday evenings to witness the different spectacles and amusements provided by the grinning clowns at the show booths, and the recruiting parties playing the British Grenadiers with fife and drum. On special days the entire military band escorted the party.The foregoing describes the ordinary routine fairs and Friday markets, but the glory of Smithfield was the great Lamas Fair, which lasted a week, with as a grand climax a row and a general fight on a Friday, to the great detriment of the Cheapjacks stands and showmen's booths. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall) " } , { "id": 3485, "pageID": "59832", "title": "Snugville Street", "url" : "snugville-street", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Snugville Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Snugville Street got its name from Snugville, the residence of Edward Walkington, druggist [chemist]. Dean believes there was a gate lodge pre 1832. The name Snugville is similar to Snugborough, of which there are 13 examples scattered across Ireland as the name of a townland, sometimes containing a house of the same name. This appears to be an English language phenomenon emerging in the 18th century. It is possible that Snugville can be seen as a variant.
The 1843 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory lists the following: Walkington, Edward, Wholesale Druggist, Oil & Colour Merchant, Commissioner for taking Affidavits & Special Bail, 11 Rosemary Street, residence, Snugville. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877 lists Snugville Street with several addresses.
Snugville Street is the title of a 2015 novel by Angeline King about a working-class Belfast family coming to terms with the realities of life after the Troubles.
" } , { "id": 3486, "pageID": "59833", "title": "Solway Street", "url" : "solway-street", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1882", "content" : " - Solway Street - - - - Year approved: 1882 - - - -That the following names be approvedfor new streets off Newtownards Road Solway, Derwent, Tweed, and Eden Streets... (Improvement Committee, 4th January 1882).
" } , { "id": 3487, "pageID": "59834", "title": "Somerdale Gardens", "url" : "somerdale-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved -Somerdale Park and Somerdale Gardens for new streets off Crumlin Road, on the property of Mr. John Mackey. (IC, 21st April 1936). " } , { "id": 3488, "pageID": "59835", "title": "Somerdale Park", "url" : "somerdale-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved -Somerdale Park and Somerdale Gardens for new streets off Crumlin Road, on the property of Mr. John Mackey. (IC, 21st April 1936). “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of under noted proposals to name new streets as stated: Education Committee - continuation of Somerdale Park - ‘Somerdale Park’; ... Minutes, Improvement Committee, 13th September 1966. " } , { "id": 3489, "pageID": "59836", "title": "Somerset Street", "url" : "somerset-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1880", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1880 - - - -Application from Mr Geo Tate to name new street on south side of Ballynafeigh Road, Somerset Street was referred to the Surveyor. (14 July 1880).
...that on the application of Mr. George Tate a new street off Ormeau Road, and Somerset Street be named Somerset Place. (23rd September 1885).
It is possible this street is named after Somerset Henry Maxwell (1849–1900), who succeeded as 10th Baron Farnham in 1896. He was an Irish representative peer and a military officer, serving as Captain and Honorary Major in the Princess Victoria’s Royal Irish Fusiliers.
In November 1880, Maxwell led a relief force of Orangemen from County Cavan to assist Captain Charles Boycott at Lough Mask, County Mayo, during the Land War, when Boycott was subjected to organised social and economic ostracism. The episode became internationally significant and gave rise to the term boycott.
Maxwell served as High Sheriff of Cavan in 1877 and was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Cavan in 1900, shortly before his death.
see entry for Farnham Street.
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Moved by Councillor Shaw,
Seconded by Councillor McDonnell, and
Resolved that the request of the residents be complied with, and that the Works Committee have the sign boards removed. (4th March 1902).
Letter read dated 20th Inst. from Mr. Edward Allworthy asking to have two street names erected in Glastonbury Avenue and one in Somerton Road near Parkmount Road, and referred to the Assistant Surveyor to consult with Councillors James, McCammon and report. (24th February 1903).
" } , { "id": 3498, "pageID": "59845", "title": "Somme Drive", "url" : "somme-drive", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Somme Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -Somme Drive – called after the Battle of the Somme, one of the most bloody conflicts during WWI, 1 July to 18 November 1916. Losses were particularly heavy for the 36th (Ulster) Division which had 5,500 casualties on the first two days of fighting.
" } , { "id": 3499, "pageID": "59846", "title": "Sorella Street / Sráid Sorella", "url" : "sorella-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1887", "content" : " - Sorella Street - - - - BT12 - - - -That the application of Mr James Thompson Secretary to the Sorella Trust, the street leading from Grosvenor Street to Dunville Street be named Sorella Street. (28th December 1887).
Sorella Street named after the Sorella Trust set up which was set up by William Dunville in memory of his unmarried sister Sarah (1817-1863). The word sorella is the Italian word for sister. The initial aim of the trust was to improve the houses of the working classes and this was achieved by building better houses in the Grosvenor Road area. (Murphy, 2012).
" } , { "id": 3500, "pageID": "59847", "title": "Soudan Street", "url" : "soudan-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Soudan Street - - - - BT12 - - - -Soudan and Khartoum Streets commemorated General Gordon’s campaign against the Dervishes. Strange sounding names from Far Away Places by Michael McRitchie in Belfast News-Letter - Tuesday 14 May 1974.
This name retains a historical spelling of what is now Sudan. Soudan Street is part of a small group of streets off Donegall Road which commemorate British colonial expeditions and rule in Egypt and Sudan, including Nubia Street, Kitchener Street, Kitchener Drive and Meridi Street. Khartoum Street was near Bridge End in East Belfast and no longer exists.
On application of the owners, two new Streets on property situated of Donegall Road were named Kitchener Street and Soudan Street, and three new streets on property situated off Agincourt Avenue were named Collingwood Avenue, Cadogan Street and Curzon Street. The Town Improvement Committee as reported in the Northern Whig, October 13, 1898.
- Further Information - -https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/egypt-and-sudan
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" } , { "id": 3503, "pageID": "59850", "title": "South Link", "url" : "south-link", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - As the words indicate a link street/road south of North Link this time connecting Koram Ring with Slemish Way." } , { "id": 3504, "pageID": "59851", "title": "South Parade", "url" : "south-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - When in 1865 the Belfast Corporation leased the Ormeau Park from the Marquis of Donegall the grounds comprised some 175 acres. Of this 100 acres was allotted as a public park, the remaining portion. j to the south being laid off for building, on which streets, including North Parade and South Parade were laid out. These names, however, having no particular associations or significance but there was a South Parade of an earlier cay which it is of interest to recall. When the present Donegall Square North was laid out in front of the newly-erected White Linen Hall it was named South Parade to.distinguish it from Castle Place, which although then included in Castle Street, was known as The Parade, or Grand Parade, (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 3505, "pageID": "59852", "title": "South Sperrin", "url" : "south-sperrin", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3507, "pageID": "59854", "title": "Southport Court", "url" : "southport-court", "intro" : "Year approved: 1894", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1894 - - - -On the application of the owners of property it was resolved that the following names for new streets be approved of:...‘Southport Street’, ‘Newport Street’ and ‘Groomsport Street’ for 3 streets on Mr. F. Curley’s property at Manor Street. (11th April 1894).
" } , { "id": 3508, "pageID": "59856", "title": "Southview Street", "url" : "southview-street", "intro" : "BT7: year approved: 1877", "content" : " - Southview Street - - - - BT7 - - - -On the application of Mr John R Irvine the committee have named two streets leading from Rugby Road, Southview Street and Harrow Street.... (31st January 1877).
" } , { "id": 3509, "pageID": "59857", "title": "Southwell Street", "url" : "southwell-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3510, "pageID": "59858", "title": "Spamount Street", "url" : "spamount-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1881", "content" : " - Spamount Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Spamount Street, off North Queen Street, is named from Spamount, a house once situated on the Old Carrick Road, which later became North Queen Street. The house may have got its name from a nearby well.
That on the application of Mr Macrory two streets off North Queen Street be named Spamount Street and Upper Meadow Street. (Town Improvement Committee, 28th July 1881).
The minutes of 26th October 1881 acknowledge Mr Edmund Macrory dedicating a piece of ground all all his frontage to the New Lodge Road.
" } , { "id": 3511, "pageID": "59859", "title": "Sperrin Drive", "url" : "sperrin-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3513, "pageID": "59861", "title": "Spinner Square / Cearnóg an tSníomhadóra", "url" : "spinner-square", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Spinner Square / Cearnóg an tSníomhadóra - - - - BT12 - - - -Spinner Square is a late 20th-century residential development off Leeson Street in west Belfast. It takes its name from the older Spinner Street, which appears in the records by December 1867, when the Belfast News-Letter reported a Plan of 15 houses, for Mr. James M’Aloran, in Spinner Street.
The original Spinner Street lay directly opposite Clonard Flax Spinning Mill (later known as Conway Mill), one of the earliest and most important linen mills on the Falls Road. The name Spinner is therefore occupational, referring to the flax spinners who worked in the surrounding mills and formed much of the local population. It belongs to a wider pattern of industrial street-naming in this district, alongside nearby names associated with linen and weaving.
Ordnance Survey maps of the early 20th century show Spinner Street fully built up as part of a dense grid of mill-workers’ housing facing the spinning mill. During later redevelopment of the area, much of this older housing was cleared. Spinner Square was created as part of that regeneration and is documented in street directories by 1993, with residents in place by the mid-1990s.
The name preserves a direct link with the industrial and social history of this part of the Falls Road. In retaining Spinner, the development carries forward the memory of the flax-spinning trade that shaped both the landscape and the lives of those who lived and worked here.
Sources
Belfast News-Letter, 3 December 1867 – planning notice: Plan of 15 houses, for Mr. James M’Aloran, in Spinner Street. (British Library Newspapers).
Belfast Street Directories:
Belfast and Ulster Directory (1880) – entry for Spinner Street, Falls Road.
Belfast Street Directory (1993) – entries for Spinner Street (From 156 Falls Road to Lower Clonard Street) and Spinner Square (Off Leeson Street, Postcode BT12 4NW).
Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland (OSNI) Historic Maps:
Third Edition (c.1900–1932) – Spinner Street shown fully built, adjacent to Clonard Flax Spinning Mill.
Northern Ireland Place-Name Project, West Belfast Street Names (Queen’s University Belfast) – interpretation that Spinner refers to the flax-spinning occupation, given proximity to Conway/Clonard Mill.
Sunday Life, 29 October 1995 – reference to an address in Spinner Square, confirming the square’s existence by the mid-1990s.
This street gets its name from the fact that Ligoniel was a mill village. Spinnershill Lane is close to where the Mountain Flax Spinning Mill was formerly located.
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" } , { "id": 3515, "pageID": "59863", "title": "Spring Place", "url" : "spring-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3517, "pageID": "59865", "title": "Springfield Avenue", "url" : "springfield-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Springfield Avenue was once Elliott’s Row, was earlier called Goats Row. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1835-1836 with a reference to North Queen Street as an adjoining street. Dean believes there was a house and lodge pre 1857 and that the lodge was probably built for William Coates after acquiring a property of the Stevenson family.
That on the application of the owners two new streets on property situate off Springfield Avenue be named Dimsdale Street and Dunstan Street,.... (29th October 1901).
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" } , { "id": 3521, "pageID": "59869", "title": "Springfield Drive", "url" : "springfield-drive", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Springfield Drive - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved - That the name Springfield Drive be approved for a new street on the property of Messrs. James Mackie & Sons, Ltd., between Forfar Street and Springfield Road. (19th November 1935).
" } , { "id": 3522, "pageID": "59870", "title": "Springfield Heights / Arda Chluanaí", "url" : "springfield-heights", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Springfield Heights / Arda Chluanaí - - - - BT13 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3524, "pageID": "59872", "title": "Springfield Parade", "url" : "springfield-parade", "intro" : "year approved: 1908", "content" : " - - -Resolved — That on the application of Mr. Jas. McKibbin, a new street on his property, situate off Springfield Road, be named Springfield Parade. (28th April 1908).
" } , { "id": 3525, "pageID": "59873", "title": "Springfield Park / Páirc Chluanaí", "url" : "springfield-park", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1947", "content" : " - Springfield Park / Páirc Chluanaí - - - - BT13 - - - - That approval be given to the naming of new streets as under: Sheringhurst Park, from Lowwood Park, Mountalton Park, from Sheringhurst Park, Lansdowne Park North to its junction with Mountalton Park and Lowood Gardens to its junction with Lowwood Park all for Mr. William Patterson. Springfield Park, off Springfield Road, for Major H. F. H. Hardy. TIC, 6th May 1947. On the recommendation of the City Surveyor a request from Messrs James Mackie & Sons for the name Springfield Parade to be used for the continuation of that thoroughfare in their property, situated off West Circular Road, was acceded to. (IC, 13th December 1949. " } , { "id": 3526, "pageID": "59874", "title": "Springfield Road", "url" : "springfield-road", "intro" : "BT13; ", "content" : " - Springfield Road - - - - BT13 - - - -Springfield Village, Springfield Road and Avenue got their name from the number of small springs in the area.
Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … New street off Springfield Road near Springfield Village — Maurice Street. (15th April 1874).
That on the application of the owner Mr Thomas Haddon a new street on his property situate off Springfield Street and Bellevue Street be named Haddon Street. (1st November 1893).
Resolved, That on the application of the owners Messrs Crotty & Aiken, a new street on their property situate off Springfield Road be named Tennyson Street. (16th February 1898).
Resolved—That Messrs. Crotty & Aicken be informed, in reply to their letter of 20th inst., as to naming a new street off Springfield road, next Forth River gardens, Laurete avenue that this street is not of sufficient width to be named avenue. (25th January 1899).
That Mr. Samuel McGladdery of Shankill Lime Works be informed in reply to his application of 23rd ult. to name two streets on his property off Springfield Road, Colin Gardens and Springfield Gardens, that the streets referred to are not of sufficient width from building to building to comply with the Committee’s regulations regarding streets to be named Gardens. (6th February 1900).
Resolved – That Mr. James McKibbin, of Springfield Road, be informed in reply to his application of 17th inst., that the street he proposes to name Springfield Gardens does not comply with the Council’s requirements as to the term gardens, and that he be requested to submit another name for the street, (14th April 1908).
That the application of Messrs. H. and J. McKibbin to name a new street on their property, situate off Springfield Road, Springdale Drive, be declined, as the street is a cul-de-sac not likely to be continued and that they be requested to submit another name therefor. (5th September 1911).
The City Surveyor submitted application... also a request from Mr. Frederick McKibbin that the name Avonmore Drive be approved for a new street off Springfield Road. Resolved - That the parties referred to be requested to submit alternative names for consideration. (3rd December 1935).
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" } , { "id": 3528, "pageID": "59876", "title": "Springhill Close / Clós Chnoc Chluanaí", "url" : "springhill-close", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Springhill Close / Clós Chnoc Chluanaí - - - - BT12 - - - -It would seem reasonable to surmise that the Springhill streets take their name from Springhill Farm which dates back to at least 1833 as can be seen in this advert: VALUABLE FARM AND RESIDENCE, NEAR BELFAST. To be SOLD by AUCTION, at Mr. HYNDMAN’S MART, CASTLE PLACE, on WEDNESDAY, 1ST March next, at the Hour of ONE o’clock. THE DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES, AND FARM of SPRINGHILL, adjoining Springfield Bleach-Green, in the Townland of Ballymagarry, Lower Falls, within two miles of Belfast, held by Lease, for the remainder of the term of 46 years, from Ist November, 1833, at the Yearly Rent of £155, 13s 3d. The FARM contains 85A, 2R, 38P, English Measure, of very superior Land. The DWELLING-HOUSE, which is commodious, and nearly new, stands on an eminence, and commands an extensive and beautiful view of the surrounding country; and the OFFICE-HOUSES comprise very extensive Stabling, Barn, Cow-Houses, and other necessary Buildings. For terms and particulars, apply to Mr. GEO. C. HYNDMAN, Castle-Place, Belfast, 12th February 1848. (Northern Whig, Saturday 12 February 1848).
" } , { "id": 3529, "pageID": "59877", "title": "Springhill Crescent / Corrán Chnoc Chluanaí", "url" : "springhill-crescent", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1965", "content" : " - Springhill Crescent / Corrán Chnoc Chluanaí - - - - BT12 - - - -It would seem reasonable to surmise that the Springhill streets take their name from Springhill Farm which dates back to at least 1833 as can be seen in this advert: VALUABLE FARM AND RESIDENCE, NEAR BELFAST. To be SOLD by AUCTION, at Mr. HYNDMAN’S MART, CASTLE PLACE, on WEDNESDAY, 1ST March next, at the Hour of ONE o’clock. THE DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES, AND FARM of SPRINGHILL, adjoining Springfield Bleach-Green, in the Townland of Ballymagarry, Lower Falls, within two miles of Belfast, held by Lease, for the remainder of the term of 46 years, from Ist November, 1833, at the Yearly Rent of £155, 13s 3d. The FARM contains 85A, 2R, 38P, English Measure, of very superior Land. The DWELLING-HOUSE, which is commodious, and nearly new, stands on an eminence, and commands an extensive and beautiful view of the surrounding country; and the OFFICE-HOUSES comprise very extensive Stabling, Barn, Cow-Houses, and other necessary Buildings. For terms and particulars, apply to Mr. GEO. C. HYNDMAN, Castle-Place, Belfast, 12th February 1848. (Northern Whig, Saturday 12 February 1848). On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of the naming of new streets as follows: In continuation of Duncairn Avenue - Brucevale Park (Ministry of Finance) ; At Springfield Road - Springhill Avenue and Crescent (Housing, Clearance and Redevelopment Committee) Minutes, Improvement Committee, 7th December 1965.
" } , { "id": 3530, "pageID": "59878", "title": "Springhill Drive / Céide Chnoc Chluanaí", "url" : "springhill-drive", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Springhill Drive / Céide Chnoc Chluanaí - - - - BT12 - - - -It would seem reasonable to surmise that the Springhill streets take their name from Springhill Farm which dates back to at least 1833 as can be seen in this advert: VALUABLE FARM AND RESIDENCE, NEAR BELFAST. To be SOLD by AUCTION, at Mr. HYNDMAN’S MART, CASTLE PLACE, on WEDNESDAY, 1ST March next, at the Hour of ONE o’clock. THE DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES, AND FARM of SPRINGHILL, adjoining Springfield Bleach-Green, in the Townland of Ballymagarry, Lower Falls, within two miles of Belfast, held by Lease, for the remainder of the term of 46 years, from Ist November, 1833, at the Yearly Rent of £155, 13s 3d. The FARM contains 85A, 2R, 38P, English Measure, of very superior Land. The DWELLING-HOUSE, which is commodious, and nearly new, stands on an eminence, and commands an extensive and beautiful view of the surrounding country; and the OFFICE-HOUSES comprise very extensive Stabling, Barn, Cow-Houses, and other necessary Buildings. For terms and particulars, apply to Mr. GEO. C. HYNDMAN, Castle-Place, Belfast, 12th February 1848. (Northern Whig, Saturday 12 February 1848).
" } , { "id": 3531, "pageID": "59879", "title": "Springhill Gardens / Gairdíní Chnoc Chluanaí", "url" : "springhill-gardens", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Springhill Gardens / Gairdíní Chnoc Chluanaí - - - - BT12 - - - -It would seem reasonable to surmise that the Springhill streets take their name from Springhill Farm which dates back to at least 1833 as can be seen in this advert: VALUABLE FARM AND RESIDENCE, NEAR BELFAST. To be SOLD by AUCTION, at Mr. HYNDMAN’S MART, CASTLE PLACE, on WEDNESDAY, 1ST March next, at the Hour of ONE o’clock. THE DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES, AND FARM of SPRINGHILL, adjoining Springfield Bleach-Green, in the Townland of Ballymagarry, Lower Falls, within two miles of Belfast, held by Lease, for the remainder of the term of 46 years, from Ist November, 1833, at the Yearly Rent of £155, 13s 3d. The FARM contains 85A, 2R, 38P, English Measure, of very superior Land. The DWELLING-HOUSE, which is commodious, and nearly new, stands on an eminence, and commands an extensive and beautiful view of the surrounding country; and the OFFICE-HOUSES comprise very extensive Stabling, Barn, Cow-Houses, and other necessary Buildings. For terms and particulars, apply to Mr. GEO. C. HYNDMAN, Castle-Place, Belfast, 12th February 1848. (Northern Whig, Saturday 12 February 1848).
" } , { "id": 3532, "pageID": "59880", "title": "Springhill Grove / Garrán Chnoc Chluanaí", "url" : "springhill-grove", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Springhill Grove / Garrán Chnoc Chluanaí - - - - BT12 - - - -It would seem reasonable to surmise that the Springhill streets take their name from Springhill Farm which dates back to at least 1833 as can be seen in this advert: VALUABLE FARM AND RESIDENCE, NEAR BELFAST. To be SOLD by AUCTION, at Mr. HYNDMAN’S MART, CASTLE PLACE, on WEDNESDAY, 1ST March next, at the Hour of ONE o’clock. THE DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES, AND FARM of SPRINGHILL, adjoining Springfield Bleach-Green, in the Townland of Ballymagarry, Lower Falls, within two miles of Belfast, held by Lease, for the remainder of the term of 46 years, from Ist November, 1833, at the Yearly Rent of £155, 13s 3d. The FARM contains 85A, 2R, 38P, English Measure, of very superior Land. The DWELLING-HOUSE, which is commodious, and nearly new, stands on an eminence, and commands an extensive and beautiful view of the surrounding country; and the OFFICE-HOUSES comprise very extensive Stabling, Barn, Cow-Houses, and other necessary Buildings. For terms and particulars, apply to Mr. GEO. C. HYNDMAN, Castle-Place, Belfast, 12th February 1848. (Northern Whig, Saturday 12 February 1848).
" } , { "id": 3533, "pageID": "59881", "title": "Springhill Heights / Arda Chnoc Chluanaí", "url" : "springhill-heights", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Springhill Heights / Arda Chnoc Chluanaí - - - - BT12 - - - -It would seem reasonable to surmise that the Springhill streets take their name from Springhill Farm which dates back to at least 1833 as can be seen in this advert: VALUABLE FARM AND RESIDENCE, NEAR BELFAST. To be SOLD by AUCTION, at Mr. HYNDMAN’S MART, CASTLE PLACE, on WEDNESDAY, 1ST March next, at the Hour of ONE o’clock. THE DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES, AND FARM of SPRINGHILL, adjoining Springfield Bleach-Green, in the Townland of Ballymagarry, Lower Falls, within two miles of Belfast, held by Lease, for the remainder of the term of 46 years, from Ist November, 1833, at the Yearly Rent of £155, 13s 3d. The FARM contains 85A, 2R, 38P, English Measure, of very superior Land. The DWELLING-HOUSE, which is commodious, and nearly new, stands on an eminence, and commands an extensive and beautiful view of the surrounding country; and the OFFICE-HOUSES comprise very extensive Stabling, Barn, Cow-Houses, and other necessary Buildings. For terms and particulars, apply to Mr. GEO. C. HYNDMAN, Castle-Place, Belfast, 12th February 1848. (Northern Whig, Saturday 12 February 1848).
" } , { "id": 3534, "pageID": "59882", "title": "Springmadden Court / Cúirt Chluanaigh Uí Mhadáin", "url" : "springmadden-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Springmadden Court / Cúirt Chluanaigh Uí Mhadáin - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3537, "pageID": "59885", "title": "Springvale Drive", "url" : "springvale-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1961", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1961 - - - - On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Mr William Pollock to name proposed streets at Springfield Park Estate, Ligoniel as follows: Springvale Drive, Springvale Park, Springvale Parade, Springvale St (Continuation of) and Leggagh Street (Continuation of). (27th June 1961). The name Leggagh Street is no longer in use, instead there is Leggagh Court. " } , { "id": 3538, "pageID": "59886", "title": "Springvale Gardens", "url" : "springvale-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1962", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1962 - - - - The city surveyor submitted a letter dated the 31st of May from Mr I.C. McCann, requesting the owners of new houses in Springvale street, Ligoniel requesting the approval be given to change the name to Springvale Gardens. On the recommendation of the city surveyor the committee agreed. (12th June 1962)" } , { "id": 3539, "pageID": "59887", "title": "Springvale Parade", "url" : "springvale-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1961", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1961 - - - - On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Mr William Pollock to name proposed streets at Springfield Park Estate, Ligoniel as follows: Springvale Drive, Springvale Park, Springvale Parade, Springvale St (Continuation of) and Leggagh Street (Continuation of). (27th June 1961)." } , { "id": 3540, "pageID": "59888", "title": "Springvale Park", "url" : "springvale-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1961", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1961 - - - - On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Mr William Pollock to name proposed streets at Springfield Park Estate, Ligoniel as follows: Springvale Drive, Springvale Park, Springvale Parade, Springvale St (Continuation of) and Leggagh Street (Continuation of). (27th June 1961)." } , { "id": 3541, "pageID": "59889", "title": "Springview Walk", "url" : "springview-walk", "intro" : "Year approved: 1866", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1866 - - - - Resolved that on the application of James Colligan and Robert Donnelly a new street off Waterford Street, Falls Road be named ‘Springview Street’.” 3rd January 1866. " } , { "id": 3542, "pageID": "59890", "title": "Squires Hill Crescent", "url" : "squires-hill-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Squire's Hill is the name of an actual hill and also of a housing estate. It is possibly a reference to a 17th century lawyer Henry le Squire but it is much more probable that it is a reference to Sir Arthur Chichester who was the 'squire' of Belfast. (Nelson McCausland) - Further Information - - Nelson McCausland blog https://ballysillan.blogspot.com/2014/04/ballysillan-street-names-and-place.html" } , { "id": 3543, "pageID": "59891", "title": "Squires Hill Park", "url" : "squires-hill-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Squire's Hill is the name of an actual hill and also of a housing estate. It is possibly a reference to a 17th century lawyer Henry le Squire but it is much more probable that it is a reference to Sir Arthur Chichester who was the 'squire' of Belfast. (Nelson McCausland) The name Squires Hill Park off the Squires Hill Road was accepted by the Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 8 October 1968. The proposal was made by Ballysillan Developments Ltd. - Further Information - - Nelson McCausland blog https://ballysillan.blogspot.com/2014/04/ballysillan-street-names-and-place.html" } , { "id": 3544, "pageID": "59892", "title": "Squires Hill Road", "url" : "squires-hill-road", "intro" : "Year approved: 1963", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1963 - - - - Squire's Hill is the name of an actual hill and also of a housing estate. It is possibly a reference to a 17th century lawyer Henry le Squire but it is much more probable that it is a reference to Sir Arthur Chichester who was the 'squire' of Belfast. (Nelson McCausland) On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Ballysillan Holdings Co Limited to name a new street on their property situated off Crumlin Rd, Squires Hill Rd. (5th March 1963). - Further Information - - Nelson McCausland blog https://ballysillan.blogspot.com/2014/04/ballysillan-street-names-and-place.html" } , { "id": 3545, "pageID": "59893", "title": "Squires View", "url" : "squires-view", "intro" : "Year approved: 2005", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2005 - - - - The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets in the City, which did not conflict with existing approved street naming and to which the Royal Mail had no objections: Squires View off Squires Hill Road Warwick Construction Limited Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 7th February, 2005." } , { "id": 3546, "pageID": "59894", "title": "St Agnes’ Drive", "url" : "st-agnes-drive", "intro" : "BT11; first appears: 1939 (BUD)", "content" : " - St Agnes' Drive - - - - BT11 - - - -According to the history of St Agnes Church, a site was acquired for the building of a new church to be called St Agnes: On 9 December 1934 Dr. Mageean dedicated the convent of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. About this time Canon Boyle, as he now was, acquired from Mr Fred McMullan of Avoca Lodge the site for St. Agnes’ Church. (https://www.stagnesbelfast.com/?page_id=50). There was an advertisement in the Belfast Telegraph on Thursday 16 February 1939 for a new semi-villa in St Agnes Drive.
St Agnes Drive was named after St Agnes Church even though the church did not open until 1949.
St Agnes Drive is listed in the 1939 BUD with the wording: houses in course of erection.
" } , { "id": 3547, "pageID": "59895", "title": "St Albans Gardens", "url" : "st-albans-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1896", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1896 - - - -That on application of the owner Mr R. J. McConnell two new streets situate off Strandmillis Road be named St Ives Gardens and St Albans Gardens and that he be requested to submit another name instead of St Helens Gardens. (11th November 1896).
Saint Alban is considered the first recorded British Christian martyr and is believed to have been beheaded in the Roman city of Verulamium, which is modern St. Albans.
" } , { "id": 3548, "pageID": "59896", "title": "St Anne’s Cescent", "url" : "st-annes-cescent", "intro" : "Named after a church", "content" : " - - Named after a church - - - -St Anne’s Crescent, Belfast
St Anne’s Crescent forms part of a small residential enclave off Blacks Road in west Belfast, approached through a short sequence of newly laid streets that share the name of the nearby parish and church of St Anne’s.
Documentary origin
The name St Anne’s Crescent was formally approved by Belfast City Council on 6 September 2004 under the Building Control street-naming procedure. The minute of the Health and Environmental Services Committee records:
The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets in the City which did not conflict with the existing approved street names and to which the Royal Mail had no objections.
Proposed name: St Annes Crescent
Location: Off Blacks Road
Applicant: Northwin Developments
The same entry lists, as part of the same application, St Anne’s Road, St Anne’s Lane, and St Anne’s Close. The four names form a single, coherent scheme for one compact housing development.
Historical context
St Anne’s Crescent does not appear on earlier Ordnance Survey mapping and belongs to a twenty-first-century phase of building on land lying between the established residential streets and the motorway corridor. It represents a small-scale insertion into an already urbanised district rather than the laying-out of a new suburb.
Although modern in origin, the naming is not arbitrary. The shared St Anne’s designation clearly derives from the nearby parish and church of St Anne’s, which has long served as a point of reference in this part of the city. By repeating the name across four interconnected streets, the developer and the Council anchored the new development within an existing local landscape.
Name significance
The name performs three related functions:
It ties the new streets to St Anne’s parish and church, a long-standing point of reference in the area.
It provides a unifying identity across the internal layout of the development by means of a shared root name.
It employs contemporary residential terms—Road, Lane, Close, and Crescent—to differentiate short internal streets while preserving thematic coherence.
St Anne’s Crescent is therefore modern in form but rooted in inherited meaning. Rather than introducing an invented or detached toponym, it extends an established local name into new urban fabric, reinforcing continuity between older patterns of place and the city’s most recent layers of growth.
Sources
Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee Minutes, 6 September 2004, Street Naming / Building Control (approval of St Annes Road, St Annes Lane, St Annes Crescent, and St Annes Close; location: off Blacks Road; applicant: Northwin Developments).
Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, historical mapping (shows no streets of this name prior to the early twenty-first century).
OSNI modern digital mapping / gazetteer (confirms the present-day layout and the grouping of St Anne’s Road, Lane, Crescent, and Close within the Blacks Road development area).
" } , { "id": 3549, "pageID": "59897", "title": "St Anne’s Close", "url" : "st-annes-close", "intro" : "Named after a church", "content" : " - - Named after a church - - - -St Anne’s Close, Belfast
St Anne’s Close forms part of a small residential enclave off Blacks Road in west Belfast, approached through a short sequence of newly laid streets that share the name of the nearby parish and church of St Anne’s. It is a short, enclosed street within a compact group that also includes St Anne’s Road, St Anne’s Lane, and St Anne’s Crescent.
Documentary origin
The name St Anne’s Close was formally approved by Belfast City Council on 6 September 2004 under the Building Control street-naming procedure. The minute of the Health and Environmental Services Committee records:
The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets in the City which did not conflict with the existing approved street names and to which the Royal Mail had no objections.
Proposed name: St Annes Close
Location: Off Blacks Road
Applicant: Northwin Developments
The same entry lists St Anne’s Road, St Anne’s Lane, and St Anne’s Crescent, confirming that all four names were conceived as a single, coherent scheme for one housing development.
Historical context
St Anne’s Close does not appear on earlier Ordnance Survey mapping and belongs to a twenty-first-century phase of building on land lying between established residential streets and the motorway corridor. It represents a small-scale insertion into an already urbanised district rather than the creation of a new suburb.
Although modern in origin, the naming is not arbitrary. The shared St Anne’s designation derives from the nearby parish and church of St Anne’s, long a point of reference in this part of the city. By repeating the name across four interconnected streets, the development was anchored within an existing local landscape.
Name significance
The name performs three related functions:
It ties the new streets to St Anne’s parish and church, a long-standing point of reference in the area.
It provides a unifying identity across the internal layout of the development by means of a shared root name.
It employs the contemporary term Close, denoting a short, enclosed residential street, and distinguishing it from the adjoining Road, Lane, and Crescent while preserving thematic coherence.
St Anne’s Close is therefore modern in form but rooted in inherited meaning. Rather than introducing an invented or detached toponym, it extends an established local name into new urban fabric, reinforcing continuity between older patterns of place and the city’s most recent layers of growth.
Sources
Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee Minutes, 6 September 2004, Street Naming / Building Control (approval of St Annes Road, St Annes Lane, St Annes Crescent, and St Annes Close; location: off Blacks Road; applicant: Northwin Developments).
Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, historical mapping (shows no streets of this name prior to the early twenty-first century).
OSNI modern digital mapping / gazetteer (confirms the present-day layout and the grouping of St Anne’s Road, Lane, Crescent, and Close within the Blacks Road development area).
" } , { "id": 3550, "pageID": "59898", "title": "St Anne’s Lane", "url" : "st-annes-lane", "intro" : "Named after a church", "content" : " - - Named after a church - - - -St Anne’s Lane, Belfast
St Anne’s Lane forms part of a small residential enclave off Blacks Road in west Belfast, approached through a short sequence of newly laid streets that share the name of the nearby parish and church of St Anne’s. It is one of a closely related group that also includes St Anne’s Road, St Anne’s Crescent, and St Anne’s Close.
Documentary origin
The name St Anne’s Lane was formally approved by Belfast City Council on 6 September 2004 under the Building Control street-naming procedure. The minute of the Health and Environmental Services Committee records:
The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets in the City which did not conflict with the existing approved street names and to which the Royal Mail had no objections.
Proposed name: St Annes Lane
Location: Off Blacks Road
Applicant: Northwin Developments
The same entry lists St Anne’s Road, St Anne’s Crescent, and St Anne’s Close, confirming that all four names were conceived together as a single, coherent scheme for one compact housing development.
Historical context
St Anne’s Lane does not appear on earlier Ordnance Survey mapping and belongs to a twenty-first-century phase of building on land lying between established residential streets and the motorway corridor. It represents a small-scale insertion into an already urbanised district rather than the creation of a new suburb.
Although modern in origin, the naming is not arbitrary. The shared St Anne’s designation derives from the nearby parish and church of St Anne’s, long a point of reference in this part of the city. By repeating the name across four interconnected streets, the development was anchored within an existing local landscape.
Name significance
The name performs three related functions:
It ties the new streets to St Anne’s parish and church, a long-standing point of reference in the area.
It provides a unifying identity across the internal layout of the development by means of a shared root name.
It employs the contemporary term Lane, typically used for short internal streets, distinguishing it from the adjoining Road, Crescent, and Close while preserving thematic coherence.
St Anne’s Lane is therefore modern in form but rooted in inherited meaning. Rather than introducing an invented or detached toponym, it extends an established local name into new urban fabric, reinforcing continuity between older patterns of place and the city’s most recent layers of growth.
Sources
Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee Minutes, 6 September 2004, Street Naming / Building Control (approval of St Annes Road, St Annes Lane, St Annes Crescent, and St Annes Close; location: off Blacks Road; applicant: Northwin Developments).
Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, historical mapping (shows no streets of this name prior to the early twenty-first century).
OSNI modern digital mapping / gazetteer (confirms the present-day layout and the grouping of St Anne’s Road, Lane, Crescent, and Close within the Blacks Road development area).
" } , { "id": 3551, "pageID": "59899", "title": "St Anne’s Road", "url" : "st-annes-road", "intro" : "Named after a church", "content" : " - - Named after a church - - - -St Anne’s Road, Belfast
St Anne’s Road forms the principal access route within a small residential enclave off Blacks Road in west Belfast. It is the first of a short sequence of newly laid streets that share the name of the nearby parish and church of St Anne’s, and it connects directly to St Anne’s Lane, St Anne’s Crescent, and St Anne’s Close.
Documentary origin
The name St Anne’s Road was formally approved by Belfast City Council on 6 September 2004 under the Building Control street-naming procedure. The minute of the Health and Environmental Services Committee records:
The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets in the City which did not conflict with the existing approved street names and to which the Royal Mail had no objections.
Proposed name: St Annes Road
Location: Off Blacks Road
Applicant: Northwin Developments
The same entry lists St Anne’s Lane, St Anne’s Crescent, and St Anne’s Close, confirming that all four names were conceived together as a single, coherent scheme for one compact housing development.
Historical context
St Anne’s Road does not appear on earlier Ordnance Survey mapping and belongs to a twenty-first-century phase of building on land lying between established residential streets and the motorway corridor. It represents a small-scale insertion into an already urbanised district rather than the creation of a new suburb.
As the primary spine of the development, St Anne’s Road gives structure to the internal layout, from which the Lane, Crescent, and Close branch. Its role within the scheme explains the use of Road rather than one of the more enclosed forms applied to the subsidiary streets.
Although modern in origin, the naming is not arbitrary. The shared St Anne’s designation derives from the nearby parish and church of St Anne’s, long a point of reference in this part of the city. By repeating the name across four interconnected streets, the development was anchored within an existing local landscape.
Name significance
The name performs three related functions:
It ties the new streets to St Anne’s parish and church, a long-standing point of reference in the area.
It provides a unifying identity across the internal layout of the development by means of a shared root name.
It distinguishes the principal access street within the scheme by the use of Road, while maintaining coherence with the adjoining Lane, Crescent, and Close.
St Anne’s Road is therefore modern in form but rooted in inherited meaning. Rather than introducing an invented or detached toponym, it extends an established local name into new urban fabric, allowing a familiar point of reference to shape the newest layer of the city.
Sources
Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee Minutes, 6 September 2004, Street Naming / Building Control
(Approval of St Annes Road, St Annes Lane, St Annes Crescent, and St Annes Close; location: off Blacks Road; applicant: Northwin Developments.)
Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, historical mapping
(Shows no streets of this name prior to the early twenty-first century.)
OSNI modern digital mapping / gazetteer
(Confirms the present-day layout and the grouping of St Anne’s Road, Lane, Crescent, and Close within the Blacks Road development area.)
Saint Albinus of Angers (c. 470 A.D. – March 1, 550) was a French abbot and bishop. He is called Saint Aubin in French. Aubyn seems to be a spelling variant of this. He is not be confused with Saint Alban, the early British martyr. Saint Aubin was born at Vannes in Brittany. He trained as a monk, became abbot of Tintillac (a place whose location is unknown) and was then elected bishop of Angers. A monastery dedicated to him grew up at Angers near the place where he was buried. Subsequently, the name Saint-Aubin was applied to many places in France where there were churches dedicated to the saint. The connection with this part of Belfast is unclear.
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1899 lists St Aubyn Street with a few addresses.
" } , { "id": 3553, "pageID": "59901", "title": "St Bernadettes Avenue / Ascaill San Bearnairdín", "url" : "st-bernadettes-avenue", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - St Bernadettes Avenue / Ascaill San Bearnairdín - - - - BT12 - - - -Named after a school.
Apex Housing has now submitted a new proposal to name the new street as St Bernadettes Avenue. Their second and third choice is St Bernadettes Crescent and St Bernadettes Park. They have advised that the new street is being named after the former St Bernadette’s Primary School which previously occupied this site. It should be noted that should this name be acceptable the street name will be authorised without an apostrophe. Under the Best Practice Guidelines for Street Naming, apostrophes, which is the only punctuation included in addressing, will only follow an O, eg: O’Brien Street. Possessive apostrophes are not to be included when creating a new address. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 12th January, 2016).
" } , { "id": 3554, "pageID": "59902", "title": "St Columbans Court", "url" : "st-columbans-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
As a project we are keen to develop and grow as we seek to provide information on every street name in Belfast from BT1 to BT15. Unfortunately as yet we do not have the information on the street you have just searched.
We are always interested in building up our information database. If you know anything about this street, we would love to hear from you. Please email belfaststreetnames@gmail.com
" } , { "id": 3555, "pageID": "59903", "title": "St Galls Avenue", "url" : "st-galls-avenue", "intro" : "Named after a school", "content" : " - - Named after a school - - - - This was called after St Gall’s Primary Schools which were opened on 1st February 1900 and closed in the early 2000s." } , { "id": 3556, "pageID": "59904", "title": "St Gemmas Court", "url" : "st-gemmas-court", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - St Gemmas Court - - - - BT14 - - - -St Gemmas Court was named because of its proximity to St Gemmas High School which was opened in 1968 to serve the Catholic community of North Belfast. It was named after St Gemma Galgani. St Gemmas School stood for 45 years as a place of faith and learning, closing in 2013. Its legacy continues in the community, including in the naming of St Gemmas Court.
" } , { "id": 3557, "pageID": "59905", "title": "St George’s Gardens", "url" : "st-georges-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This may be called after the patron saint of England, St George. St George was the patron saint of soldiers." } , { "id": 3558, "pageID": "59906", "title": "St Georges Harbour", "url" : "st-georges-harbour", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - St. George’s Harbour close to Laganbank was proposed by Rothbury Properties Limited and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 14th September, 1998. This may be called after the patron saint of England, St George. St George was the patron saint of soldiers." } , { "id": 3559, "pageID": "59907", "title": "St Gerards Manor / Mainéar San Gearóid", "url" : "st-gerards-manor", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - St Gerards Manor / Mainéar San Gearóid - - - - BT12 - - - -Named after a school, St Gerard’s Manor takes its name from St Gerard’s Educational Resource which was located beside Dermott Hill estate. It was closed and relocated to Blacks’s Road. St. Gerard’s Manor off Dermott Hill Grove was proposed by Century 21 Estate Agents and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 11th August, 1997.
" } , { "id": 3560, "pageID": "59908", "title": "St Ives Gardens", "url" : "st-ives-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on application of the owner Mr R. J. McConnell two new streets situate off Strandmillis Road be named St Ives Gardens and St Albans Gardens and that he be requested to submit another name instead of St Helens Gardens. (11th November 1896).
That on the application of the owners of property Messrs R. J. McConnell & Co. the Council be recommended to change the name of Dingle Street to Waterville Street, and of St Ives Gardens to Sandymount Street, provided the cost of the new signs be paid by the owners. (28th July 1897).
Resolved, That Messrs Alexander & Reid of 105 Royal Avenue be informed in reply to their letter of 10th Inst. that the name St Ives Gardens was changed to Sandymount Street by the Council on the application of the owners, and the Committee see no reason to recommend a variation, but they have requested the Police Committee to have the street renumbered. (16th February 1898).
Part of St Ives Gardens had been called Sandymount Street.
" } , { "id": 3561, "pageID": "59909", "title": "St James Avenue / Ascaill San Séamas", "url" : "st-james-avenue", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - St James Avenue / Ascaill San Séamas - - - - BT12 - - - - The first reference to St James Avenue occurs in the 1907 Belfast and Ulster Street Directory alongside the description “Off Falls Road. Moyanna, Vacant, Roseville, Vacant”." } , { "id": 3562, "pageID": "59910", "title": "St James Crescent / Corrán San Séamas", "url" : "st-james-crescent", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - St James Crescent / Corrán San Séamas - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved - That the undernoted names for new streets be approved -... St. James Crescent for a new street off Donegall Road on the property of Mr. Francis Mulligan. (17th December 1935).
" } , { "id": 3563, "pageID": "59911", "title": "St James Mews", "url" : "st-james-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
As a project we are keen to develop and grow as we seek to provide information on every street name in Belfast from BT1 to BT15. Unfortunately as yet we do not have the information on the street you have just searched.
We are always interested in building up our information database. If you know anything about this street, we would love to hear from you. Please email belfaststreetnames@gmail.com
" } , { "id": 3564, "pageID": "59912", "title": "St James Park / Páirc San Séamas", "url" : "st-james-park", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1906", "content" : " - St James Park / Páirc San Séamas - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved — ...on the application of the owners, Messrs. R. J. M‘Connell & Co., two new streets on their property situate off Falls Road be named St. James’ Park and St. James’ Avenue. (24th July 1906).
The first reference to St James Park occurs in the 1907 Belfast and Ulster Street Directory with the following listings: off Falls Road Killowen Coleman, Joseph Arundel Vacant Estate Office Allen, Richard, agent Avondale Vacant Ferndale Vacant Tayside Laird, Andrew, engineer Six houses vacant
" } , { "id": 3565, "pageID": "59913", "title": "St James Road / Bóthar San Séamas", "url" : "st-james-road", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1917", "content" : " - St James Road / Bóthar San Séamas - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved - That on the application of Messrs. R. J. McConnell & Co. two new streets on their property situate off Donegall Road be named St James Drive and St James Parade and that one on their property off Falls Road be named St James Road. (11th December 1917).
" } , { "id": 3566, "pageID": "59914", "title": "St James Drive / Céide San Séamas", "url" : "st-james-drive", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1917", "content" : " - St James Drive / Céide San Séamas - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved that on the application of Messrs. R. J. McConnell & Co. two new streets on their property situate off Donegall Road be named St James Drive and St James Parade and that one on their property off Falls Road be named St James Road. (11th December 1917).
" } , { "id": 3567, "pageID": "59915", "title": "St James Gardens / Gairdíní San Séamas", "url" : "st-james-gardens", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - St James Gardens / Gairdíní San Séamas - - - - BT12 - - - -On the application of the Housing Committee two new streets off Donegall Road on the Donegall Road Housing Site were named St. James Place and St. Jamess Gardens. (12th February 1924).
" } , { "id": 3568, "pageID": "59916", "title": "St James Place / Plás San Séamas", "url" : "st-james-place", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - St James Place / Plás San Séamas - - - - BT12 - - - -On the application of the Housing Committee two new streets off Donegall Road on the Donegall Road Housing Site were named St. James Place and St. Jamess Gardens. (12th February 1924).
" } , { "id": 3569, "pageID": "59919", "title": "St Johns Avenue / Ascaill Eoin", "url" : "st-johns-avenue", "intro" : "Named after a church", "content" : " - - BT7 - - - -This street takes its name from the nearby church: St John’s Presbyterian Church which was built in 1892.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in May 2024.
" } , { "id": 3570, "pageID": "59920", "title": "St Johns Court", "url" : "st-johns-court", "intro" : "Named after a church", "content" : " - - Named after a church - - - - This street takes its name from the nearby church: St John’s Presbyterian Church which was built in 1892. " } , { "id": 3571, "pageID": "59921", "title": "St Johns Park", "url" : "st-johns-park", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - St Johns Park - - - - BT7 - - - -This street takes its name from the nearby church: St John’s Presbyterian Church which was built in 1892.
Resolved - That the name St. John’s Park be approved for a new street on the property of Mr. Herbert Forbes situated off St. John’s Avenue. (27th February 1934).
" } , { "id": 3572, "pageID": "59922", "title": "St Johns Place", "url" : "st-johns-place", "intro" : "Named after a church", "content" : " - - Named after a church - - - - This street takes its name from the nearby church: St John’s Presbyterian Church which was built in 1892. " } , { "id": 3573, "pageID": "59923", "title": "St Johns Square", "url" : "st-johns-square", "intro" : "Named after a church", "content" : " - - Named after a church - - - - This street takes its name from the nearby church: St John’s Presbyterian Church which was built in 1892. " } , { "id": 3574, "pageID": "59924", "title": "St Judes Avenue", "url" : "st-judes-avenue", "intro" : "Named after a church", "content" : " - St Judes Avenue - - - - Named after a church - - - -This street was named after a local Church of Ireland church which opened in 1873. The Committee at the request of Mr Fitzpatrick, have named two streets off Ormeau Road, St Jude’s Avenue and Fitzwilliam Avenue. Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of 1 December 1879.
In the minutes of the same committee, 26 November 1879 it stated 2 houses off Ormeau Road for William Fitzpatrick.
- Further Information - -http://www.stjudesbelfast.com/our-story
" } , { "id": 3575, "pageID": "59925", "title": "St Judes Crescent", "url" : "st-judes-crescent", "intro" : "Named after a church Year approved: 1937", "content" : " - - Named after a church Year approved: 1937 - - - - This street was named after a local Church of Ireland church which opened in 1873. The City Surveyor reported that that portion of St. Jude's Parade north of and parallel with Raby Street had been carried through to Ormeau Road, and an application had been received from the Education Committee that the said thoroughfare be known as St. Jude's Parade, also that Messrs. Thornbury Bros., owners of property adjoining, had requested that the remaining portion of the thoroughfare formerly known as St.Jude's Parade be re-named St.Jude's Crescent”. Resolved - That the applications be acceded to. (IC, 9th February 1937). - Further Information - - http://www.stjudesbelfast.com/our-story" } , { "id": 3576, "pageID": "59926", "title": "St Judes Parade", "url" : "st-judes-parade", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - St Judes Parade - - - - BT7 - - - - This street was named after a local Church of Ireland church which opened in 1873. Resolved.- That the name St Judes Parade be approved for a new street on the property of Messers Thornbury Bros Ltd, situated off Ravenhill Road. (16th January 1934). The City Surveyor reported that that portion of St. Jude's Parade north of and parallel with Raby Street had been carried through to Ormeau Road, and an application had been received from the Education Committee that the said thoroughfare be known as St. Jude's Parade, also that Messrs. Thornbury Bros., owners of property adjoining, had requested that the remaining portion of the thoroughfare formerly known as St.Jude's Parade be re-named St.Jude's Crescent”. Resolved - That the applications be acceded to. (IC, 9th February 1937). - Further Information - - http://www.stjudesbelfast.com/our-story" } , { "id": 3577, "pageID": "59927", "title": "St Judes Square", "url" : "st-judes-square", "intro" : "Named after a church", "content" : " - - Named after a church - - - - This street was named after a local Church of Ireland church which opened in 1873. - Further Information - - http://www.stjudesbelfast.com/our-story" } , { "id": 3578, "pageID": "59928", "title": "St Katharines Road / Bóthar San Caitríona", "url" : "st-katharines-road", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1938", "content" : " - St Katharines Road / Bóthar San Caitríona - - - - BT12 - - - - Resolved-That the name St. Katharine Road be approved for a new street off St. James' Crescent, Donegall Road, on the property of Mr. James Moreland. (17th May 1938) " } , { "id": 3579, "pageID": "59929", "title": "St Kilda Court", "url" : "st-kilda-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3580, "pageID": "59930", "title": "St Kilda Street", "url" : "st-kilda-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - St Kilda Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Application of Messrs H and W Mahaffy on behalf of the owners of property to have the name Flinders Street changed to St Kilda Street. Minutes, TIC, 10th November 1897.
" } , { "id": 3581, "pageID": "59931", "title": "St Leonards Crescent", "url" : "st-leonards-crescent", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - St Leonards Crescent - - - - BT4 - - - -James Patton in his book on Ballymacarrett writes: ...Mr R B Hall who had his great house here called St Leonard’s. ST. LEONARD’S Ballymacarrett Old Road. Robert B. Hall, solicitor in Mr. Bruces office, No. 17, Donegall Place in the1865 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. That on the application of the owner, Mr R B Hall, a new street off the Newtownards Road be named St Leonards Street. (27th November 1889).
" } , { "id": 3582, "pageID": "59932", "title": "St Leonards Street", "url" : "st-leonards-street", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1889", "content" : " - St Leonards Street - - - - BT4 - - - -James Patton in his book on Ballymacarrett writes: ...Mr R B Hall who had his great house here called St Leonard’s. ST. LEONARD’S Ballymacarrett Old Road. Robert B. Hall, solicitor in Mr. Bruces office, No. 17, Donegall Place in the1865 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory.
That on the application of the owner, Mr R B Hall, a new street off the Newtownards Road be named St Leonards Street. (27th November 1889).
" } , { "id": 3583, "pageID": "59933", "title": "St Luke’s Walk", "url" : "st-lukes-walk", "intro" : "Called after a church", "content" : " - - Called after a church - - - - St Luke’s Walk takes its name from St. Luke’s Church (1863-2006) on Northumberland Street. This former Church of Ireland church has since been closed and deconsecrated. - Further Information - - Resolved that the application of Mr William Grogan to name the new street parallel to Northumberland Street Dundee Street and the street crossing the latter opposite to St Luke’s Church, Luke Street and to change the name of the street now called ‘Craig’s Lane’ to Linen Street be granted. 14th December 1864." } , { "id": 3584, "pageID": "59934", "title": "St Lukes Close", "url" : "st-lukes-close", "intro" : "Called after a church", "content" : " - - Called after a church - - - - St Luke’s Walk takes its name from St. Luke’s Church (1863-2006) on Northumberland Street. This former Church of Ireland church has since been closed and deconsecrated. " } , { "id": 3585, "pageID": "59935", "title": "St Marys Court", "url" : "st-marys-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3586, "pageID": "59936", "title": "St Marys Gardens / Gairdíní Mhuire ", "url" : "st-marys-gardens", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 2003", "content" : " - St Marys Gardens / Gairdíní Mhuire - - - - BT12 - - - - The Committee approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets in the City which did not conflict with the existing approved street names and to which the Royal Mail had not objections: St. Marys Gardens Off Clowney Street, BT12 Andrew Coulter Architects. Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 13th January, 2003. " } , { "id": 3587, "pageID": "59937", "title": "St Matthew’s Court", "url" : "st-matthews-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3588, "pageID": "59938", "title": "St Meryl Park", "url" : "st-meryl-park", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - St Meryl Park - - - - BT11 - - - -St Meryl Park, Belfast
Date named: 17 November 1936
Irish name: Páirc Naomh Muirgheal (Saint Muirgheal’s Park)
Location: Off Andersonstown Park, near Glen Road, West Belfast
Developer: Messrs. McAuley McIlroy & Co.
Origin of the Name
St Meryl Park was named in November 1936, as recorded in Belfast Corporation’s Improvement Committee minutes:
That the following names for new streets be approved — ‘St Meryl Park’ for a new street off Andersonstown Park on the property of Messrs. McAuley McIlroy & Co.
There is no known Saint Meryl in Christian tradition. The name is likely a variant of Muriel, derived from the Irish Muirgheal (bright sea). The use of St aligns with a wider naming convention in Catholic parts of Belfast to give streets a saintly or ecclesiastical feel, even when not commemorating a specific figure.
The official Irish translation, visible on bilingual signage, is Páirc Naomh Muirgheal.
Development History
St Meryl Park was developed in the late 1930s on the rural edge of Belfast, just as suburban growth was accelerating. It appeared in the 1939 Belfast Street Directory, confirming homes were occupied by then.
Sources
Summary
Named in 1936, St Meryl Park reflects the cultural naming practices of its time, blending Irish linguistic heritage with suburban development. While not linked to an actual saint, its name evokes a Gaelic past and fits the religious tone of the area. Today, it remains a well-established and peaceful street in West Belfast, with a long-standing sense of community.
Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved - St Meryl Park for a new street off Andersonstown Park on the property of Messrs. McAuley Mcllroy & Co. (IC, 17th November 1936).
" } , { "id": 3589, "pageID": "59939", "title": "St Patrick’s Walk", "url" : "st-patricks-walk", "intro" : "Called after a church", "content" : " - - Called after a church - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3590, "pageID": "59940", "title": "St Pauls Fold", "url" : "st-pauls-fold", "intro" : "Called after a church", "content" : " - - Called after a church - - - - This name comes from the local Church of Ireland Church, St Paul and St Barnabas Church. It was consecrated as St Paul's Church on 30th September 1851. - Further Information - - https://eddiesextracts.com/books/stpauls1951.html" } , { "id": 3591, "pageID": "59941", "title": "St Peters Close / Clós Pheadair", "url" : "st-peters-close", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - St Peters Close / Clós Pheadair - - - - BT12 - - - -St Peter’s Close takes its name after the building and opening of St Peter’s Cathedral on Sunday 14th October 1866. St Peter’s was built as a parish church and was known as St Peter’s Church. It was designated as a cathedral on 29th June 1986
- Further Information - -History of St Peters Cathedral
" } , { "id": 3592, "pageID": "59942", "title": "St Peters Court / Cúirt Pheadair", "url" : "st-peters-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - St Peters Court / Cúirt Pheadair - - - - BT12 - - - -St Peter’s Court takes its name after the building and opening of St Peter’s Cathedral on Sunday 14th October 1866. St Peter’s was built as a parish church and was known as St Peter’s Church. It was designated as a cathedral on 29th June 1986.
- Further Information - -History of St Peters Cathedral
" } , { "id": 3593, "pageID": "59943", "title": "St Peters Place / Plás Pheadair", "url" : "st-peters-place", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - St Peters Place / Plás Pheadair - - - - BT12 - - - -St Peters Place is called after St Peters Cathedral which was opened on Sunday 14th October 1866.
- Further information - -History of St Peters Cathedral
" } , { "id": 3594, "pageID": "59944", "title": "St Peters Square North / Cearnóg Pheadair Thuaidh", "url" : "st-peters-square-north", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - St Peters Square North / Cearnóg Pheadair Thuaidh - - - - BT12 - - - -St Peters Square North was called after St Peters Cathedral which was opened on Sunday 14th October 1866.
- Further information - -History of St Peters Cathedral
" } , { "id": 3595, "pageID": "59945", "title": "St Peters Square South", "url" : "st-peters-square-south", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - St Peters Square South - - - - BT12 - - - -St Peters Square South was called after St Peters Cathedral which was opened on Sunday 14th October 1866.
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" } , { "id": 3596, "pageID": "59946", "title": "St Stephen’s Court", "url" : "st-stephens-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3597, "pageID": "59947", "title": "St Vincent Street", "url" : "st-vincent-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - St Vincent Street - - - - BT15 - - - -This street is adjacent to Seaview, the stadium of Crusaders F.C. There are at least ten different saints named Vincent. The earliest, and perhaps the best-known, is St. Vincent of Saragossa (Zaragoza in Spain), a martyr who died in 304 A.D. Cape St. Vincent in the Algarve, the most south-westerly point of the European mainland, is named after him because his body is said to have been washed ashore there. In the 12th century his relics were moved to Lisbon. He is considered a patron saint of vintners, vinegar-makers, brick-makers and sailors. A connection with one of these occupations may explain why this street was named after him. As the land was owned by the Skegoniel Brick Co. which also made the application, St. Vincents role as patron saint of brick-makers may be the key here. The company had clay pits and brick works in Skegoneill Avenue,
Application of the owners The Skegoniel Brick Co. Ltd on their property off York Road - St Vincent Street. Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 31st August 1898.
" } , { "id": 3598, "pageID": "59948", "title": "Stanfield Row", "url" : "stanfield-row", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3599, "pageID": "59949", "title": "Stanhope Drive", "url" : "stanhope-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1966", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1966 - - - - “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee of 30th March to name a new street in the Upper Library Street redevelopment area ‘Stanhope Drive’ “. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 10th May, 1966. " } , { "id": 3600, "pageID": "59950", "title": "Stanhope Street", "url" : "stanhope-street", "intro" : "First appears: 1835-1836 Matier's Belfast Directory", "content" : " - - First appears: 1835-1836 Matier's Belfast Directory - - - -Stanhope Street is a short residential street in North Belfast, now functioning as a cul-de-sac accessed from Clifton Street.
Historic mapping shows that when first laid out in the later 1830s, Stanhope Street formed a through north–south street connecting Old Lodge Road with Clifton Street. It appears on the Ordnance Survey Second Edition (1838–1862), where it forms part of a planned grid of streets laid out in the Lodge Road area during a period of rapid urban expansion.
The street does not appear on the Ordnance Survey First Edition (1829–1835), indicating that it was created after the initial survey and belongs to a later phase of nineteenth-century development. Its first recorded appearance in a street directory is in Matier’s Belfast Directory of 1835–1836, which accords closely with the cartographic evidence.
By the mid nineteenth century, directories such as Martin’s Belfast Directory (1842–43) list the street as Stanhope Street, Lodge Road. This reflects its original connection to the road then commonly referred to in sources as Lodge Road or Old Lodge Road.
In the later twentieth century, changes to the surrounding road layout resulted in the loss of Stanhope Street’s historic connection to Old Lodge Road. As a result, the street was truncated and survives today only as a short cul-de-sac off Clifton Street.
The origin of the street name is not recorded in surviving municipal or improvement committee minutes. It is generally understood to be a commemorative name, most likely referring to Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, who served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in the mid eighteenth century. The use of aristocratic and political surnames for newly laid streets was common in early nineteenth-century Belfast, particularly in planned residential developments. In the absence of direct documentary confirmation, this attribution remains a well-supported surmise rather than a proven dedication.
Ordnance Survey of Ireland, First Edition, Belfast Sheet (1829–1835)
Ordnance Survey of Ireland, Second Edition, Belfast Sheet (1838–1862)
Matier’s Belfast Directory, 1835–1836
Martin’s Belfast Directory, 1842–1843
Stanley Street dated back to 1843; it is mentioned in a report about a riot in the Belfast News-Letter on Tuesday 18 July 1843. It is listed in the 1843-1844 in Hendersons New Belfast And Northern Repository. Stanley Court is listed in the 1986 Belfast and Ulster Street Directory with the listing: houses being built and ls likely to have been named for its proximity to Stanley Street.
" } , { "id": 3602, "pageID": "59952", "title": "Station Road", "url" : "station-road", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Station Road - - - - BT4 - - - -Station Road was named owing to the nearby Sydenham Railway which was opened on 1 November 1851.
" } , { "id": 3603, "pageID": "59953", "title": "Station Street", "url" : "station-street", "intro" : "BT3", "content" : " - Station Street - - - - BT3 - - - -Station Street took its name from the nearby railway station called Queens Quay Station which had been opened in 1848 by the Belfast and County Down Railway. The 1877 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory lists Station Street with some addresses included in the entry.
" } , { "id": 3604, "pageID": "59954", "title": "Stephen Street", "url" : "stephen-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -A short street in the historic Smithfield/Millfield district of Belfast city centre, running between Winetavern Street and Millfield. Nineteenth-century directories describe it as extending between these two streets, with a small court (Samuel Street Court) opening off it.
Samuel Street is securely attested by the mid-1810s.
The earliest firm documentary reference occurs in the Belfast News-Letter of 6 December 1814, where Samuel-street is mentioned in the context of an official inspection of weights and measures. This indicates that the street was already laid out and recognised by that date.
The street is clearly shown and labelled as Samuel Street on the 1815 plan of the town of Belfast, drawn from an actual survey by P. Mason and engraved for Smith’s Belfast Almanack. This provides cartographic confirmation of the street’s existence and name by that year.
By 1819, Samuel Street appears in Bradshaw’s General and Commercial Directory, where occupied properties are listed, confirming that the street was established and inhabited by the late 1810s. It continues to appear consistently in later nineteenth-century Belfast street directories and on Ordnance Survey mapping.
The origin of the name Samuel Street has not been definitively established. No surviving contemporary source identifies the individual or reference commemorated by the name.
Given the street’s early date and its location within a dense inner-city development area, the name may derive from a local landowner, occupier, builder, or trader associated with the Smithfield/Millfield district at the time of development, or from the use of a personal or biblical forename. The use of such forenames was common in early nineteenth-century Belfast street naming, particularly for short streets and rows in working-class areas.
Although the forename Samuel appears among contemporary Belfast residents, no direct documentary link has yet been established between any specific individual and the naming of the street.
Directory evidence indicates that Samuel Street was a modest working-class street, containing a limited number of houses and a small court. During the nineteenth century it formed part of the densely built inner-city neighbourhood serving the Smithfield and Millfield area, closely connected with markets, small industries, and associated trades.
Belfast News-Letter, 6 December 1814
P. Mason, Plan of the Town of Belfast, engraved for Smith’s Belfast Almanack, 1815
Bradshaw’s General and Commercial Directory, 1819
Belfast Street Directory, 1843
Belfast Street Directory, 1852
Belfast Street Directory, 1861
Belfast Street Directory, 1880
Ordnance Survey mapping of Belfast, c. 1830
Historic mapping and directory material relating to the Smithfield/Millfield district
Stewart Street is in the Markets district of south Belfast, close to Oxford Street and the River Lagan. It formed part of the mid-19th-century street-making on reclaimed ground in and around May’s Fields, as Belfast expanded southwards in the 1840s and 1850s.
The street is firmly attested by 9 April 1850, when it appears in parliamentary evidence reported in the Belfast News-Letter concerning proposed new streets along the bank of the Lagan. In that evidence, Stewart Street is used as an established point of measurement: the intended new street is stated to lie between 250 or 260 feet from Stewart-street. This confirms Stewart Street was already in existence and sufficiently well-known to serve as a reference point by that date.
Later 19th-century directories list Stewart Street as a residential street off Eliza Street. In the early 20th century, as municipal market infrastructure intensified in the area, the street became associated with Belfast’s municipal abattoir.
The precise naming origin has not been located in surviving naming records; the name is most plausibly from a local Stewart connected with ownership or development of the area, consistent with common Belfast street-naming practice in privately developed districts.
Belfast News-Letter, Tuesday 9 April 1850 (British Library Newspapers), report of parliamentary evidence on proposed streets along the River Lagan; reference to Stewart-street … between 250 or 260 feet.
Belfast street directories (later 19th century), entries listing Stewart Street off Eliza Street.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in March 2024.
" } , { "id": 3609, "pageID": "59959", "title": "Stewartstown Park", "url" : "stewartstown-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Is listed in the 1967 list of streets in the directory." } , { "id": 3610, "pageID": "59960", "title": "Stewartstown Road", "url" : "stewartstown-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Is listed in the 1967 list of streets in the directory." } , { "id": 3611, "pageID": "59961", "title": "Stirling Avenue", "url" : "stirling-avenue", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Stirling Avenue - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after the Stirling bomber, manufactured in Belfast by Short Brothers. It entered service with the RAF in 1940 and was retired in 1946.
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" } , { "id": 3612, "pageID": "59962", "title": "Stirling Gardens", "url" : "stirling-gardens", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Stirling Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after the Stirling bomber, manufactured in Belfast by Short Brothers. It entered service with the RAF in 1940 and was retired in 1946.
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" } , { "id": 3613, "pageID": "59963", "title": "Stirling Road", "url" : "stirling-road", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Stirling Road - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after the Stirling bomber, manufactured in Belfast by Short Brothers. It entered service with the RAF in 1940 and was retired in 1946.
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" } , { "id": 3614, "pageID": "59964", "title": "Stockmans Avenue", "url" : "stockmans-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3619, "pageID": "59969", "title": "Stockmans Lane", "url" : "stockmans-lane", "intro" : "BT9; year first recorded: 1828 (as Stockman's Loaning)", "content" : " - Stockmans Lane - - - - BT9 - - - -Known as Stockmans Loaning in the early nineteenth century, the official name Stockmans Lane seems to have been adopted around the time that Balmoral Station was opened in 1858. The earliest entry for Stockmans Lane in a Belfast Street Directory occurs in 1868. Prior to 1889, when Balmoral Avenue was named, Stockmans Lane / Loaning seems to have denoted the road all the way to the junction with Malone Road.
Submitted memorial from residents in Stockman’s Lane requesting that the name of the road be changed. Resolved - That Mr. Thos. MacLoughlin be informed on behalf of the memorialists that in so far as the jurisdiction of the Corporation over the portion of the road within the City Boundary is concerned, they are not prepared to accede to the application.(6th September 1927).
The City Surveyor submitted memorial signed by owners and occupiers of property in Stockman’s Lane, requesting that the name of that thoroughfare be changed to Musgrave Park.
The Committee expressed the opinion that the name Stockman should continue to be associated with the thoroughfare, but in view of the fact that approximately two-thirds of same is outside the City Boundary, the consideration of the application was deferred, pending the view of the Antrim County Council in the matter being ascertained. (26th April 1932).
Submitted letter, dated 9th inst., from the Secretary, Antrim County Council, intimating that the Finance Committee of the County Council have not any objection to a new name being allocated to Stockman’s Lane, the greater portion of which is outside the City Boundary.
The Committee again considered the application from owners and occupiers of property in Stockman’s Lane that the name of the thoroughfare be changed to Musgrave Park, but action in the matter was deferred pending the City Surveyor’s reporting further thereon. (21st June 1932).
The Assistant Surveyor reported further with reference to the memorial submitted by owners and occupiers of property in Stockman’s Lane, that the name of that thoroughfare should be changed to Musgrave Park Avenue, and submitted letter dated 8th inst. from Mr. J. D. Gordon, Civil Engineer and Architect, on behalf of the owners and occupiers of property in the road, reiterating the request that the name Musgrave Park Avenue be allocated to the thoroughfare.
The Committee could not see their way to agree to the name Musgrave Park Avenue being dissociated from the thoroughfare, and the City Surveyor was instructed to inform Mr. Gordon that the Committee are prepared to approve of Stockman’s Road, Stockman’s Drive or Stockman’s Avenue. (16th August 1932).
Adverting to the application made to the Committee that the name of Stockman’s Lane be changed, the City Surveyor reported that owners of property in the thoroughfare had been communicated with in order to ascertain their views on the proposed change of name, but as the required number of owners had not signified their approval of the proposed change, he recommended that further action be not taken in the matter. Resolved – That the recommendation of the City Surveyor be adopted. (11th October 1932).
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" } , { "id": 3623, "pageID": "59973", "title": "Stoneyford Street", "url" : "stoneyford-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1893", "content" : " - Stoneyford Street - - - - BT5 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs R J McConnell and Co, two new streets situate off Albertbridge Road near Hornby Street be named Mourne Street and Stoneyford street, two new streets off Crumlin Road near Tudor Place be named Tasmania Street and Queensland Street and a street off Lisburn Road near Adelaide Avenue be named Brookland Street. (Improvement Committee, 30th August 1893).
" } , { "id": 3624, "pageID": "59974", "title": "Stormont Court", "url" : "stormont-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - According to Haines and Cooke in their book (East Belfast Paintings and Shories from Harbour to Hills) in the late 18th century the area of the current Stormont was known as Storm Mount and was owned by Samuel Jackson. " } , { "id": 3625, "pageID": "59975", "title": "Stormont Mews", "url" : "stormont-mews", "intro" : "Year approved: 1998", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1998 - - - - According to Haines and Cooke in their book (East Belfast Paintings and Shories from Harbour to Hills) in the late 18th century the area of the current Stormont was known as Storm Mount and was owned by Samuel Jackson. The name Stormont Mews off Castleview Road was proposed by Mr. Dermot McCloskey and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 12th October, 1998." } , { "id": 3626, "pageID": "59976", "title": "Stormont Park", "url" : "stormont-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1926", "content" : " - Stormont Park - - - - BT4 - - - -According to Haines and Cooke in their book (East Belfast Paintings and Shories from Harbour to Hills) in the late 18th century the area of the current Stormont was known as Storm Mount and was owned by Samuel Jackson.
Resolved – That on the application of Messrs. William McMillan & Sons a new street on their property situate off Upper Newtownards Road be named Stormont Park. (18th May 1926)
" } , { "id": 3627, "pageID": "59977", "title": "Stormont Road", "url" : "stormont-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - According to Haines and Cooke in their book (East Belfast Paintings and Shories from Harbour to Hills) in the late 18th century the area of the current Stormont was known as Storm Mount and was owned by Samuel Jackson. " } , { "id": 3628, "pageID": "59978", "title": "Stormount Crescent", "url" : "stormount-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3630, "pageID": "59980", "title": "Stormount Street", "url" : "stormount-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1873", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1873 - - - -The Surveyor handed in the following names of streets as altered which was approved of: [the newspaper report in the Ulster Examiner and Northern Star - Tuesday 02 December 1873 provided this additional information: As duplicate names of the following streets at present exist in the borough, the committee recommend the Council to adjust them as follows: Milford Street, illegally named, to be called Stormount Street; Sidney Street, at Tennent Street, Sidney Street West; Hopes Court, its proper name is Hopps Court; Brook Street, Albert Bridge Road, Calvin Street; Boyds Court, at Nile Street, Nile Court; Chapel Lane, Newtownards Road, Seaford Street; Cross Street, at Hamill Street, Hamill Street Place; Donaldsons Court, Union Street, Union Street Place; Frances Street, Short Strand, Moira Street; Williams Place, Henry Street, Wensley Street. Wheelers Court, Carrick Hill, Carrick Court. Grafton Street, Templemore Street, Thorndyke Street; Church Street, Newtownards Road, Church Street East. (TIC, 19th Nov 1873).
That the application of the owners of property to have the portion of Newtownards Road from Earlswood Road to the City Boundary named Stormount Road be declined. (2nd July 1901).
" } , { "id": 3631, "pageID": "59981", "title": "Stracam Corner", "url" : "stracam-corner", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3632, "pageID": "59982", "title": "Strand Close", "url" : "strand-close", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Strand Close - - - - BT5 - - - -Located in the Short Strand area in the townland of Ballymacarret. The name Short Strand was applied to this area after the construction of the Long Bridge in 1682, which divided the eastern bank of the Lagan (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 14/02/1941). Equally, the name Long Strand was applied to the area on the seaward side of the bridge, but the latter name has fallen out of use.
" } , { "id": 3633, "pageID": "59983", "title": "Strand Mews", "url" : "strand-mews", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Strand Mews - - - - BT5 - - - -Located in the Short Strand area in the townland of Ballymacarret. The name Short Strand was applied to this area after the construction of the Long Bridge in 1682, which divided the eastern bank of the Lagan (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 14/02/1941). Equally, the name Long Strand was applied to the area on the seaward side of the bridge, but the latter name has fallen out of use.
" } , { "id": 3634, "pageID": "59984", "title": "Strand Walk", "url" : "strand-walk", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Strand Walk - - - - BT5 - - - -Located in the Short Strand area in the townland of Ballymacarret. The name Short Strand was applied to this area after the construction of the Long Bridge in 1682, which divided the eastern bank of the Lagan (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 14/02/1941). Equally, the name Long Strand was applied to the area on the seaward side of the bridge, but the latter name has fallen out of use.
" } , { "id": 3635, "pageID": "59985", "title": "Strandburn Court", "url" : "strandburn-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3636, "pageID": "59986", "title": "Strandburn Crescent", "url" : "strandburn-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - that the names ‘Strandburn Drive’, ‘Strandburn Crescent’, and ‘Standburn Parade’ be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster situated off Connsbrook Avenue. (IC, 5th May 1936)." } , { "id": 3637, "pageID": "59987", "title": "Strandburn Drive", "url" : "strandburn-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - that the names ‘Strandburn Drive’, ‘Strandburn Crescent’, and ‘Standburn Parade’ be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster situated off Connsbrook Avenue. (IC, 5th May 1936)." } , { "id": 3638, "pageID": "59988", "title": "Strandburn Gardens", "url" : "strandburn-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - That the name Strandburn Gardens be approved for a new street on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster, situated off Connsbrook Avenue, also that the names Dorchester Park and Rosemary Park be approved for new streets off Upper Malone Road on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster. (IC, 30th June 1936)." } , { "id": 3639, "pageID": "59989", "title": "Strandburn Parade", "url" : "strandburn-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - that the names ‘Strandburn Drive’, ‘Strandburn Crescent’, and ‘Standburn Parade’ be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster situated off Connsbrook Avenue. (IC, 5th May 1936)." } , { "id": 3640, "pageID": "59990", "title": "Strandburn Park", "url" : "strandburn-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Strandburn Park - - - - BT4 - - - -Resolved -...that the name Strandburn Park be approved for a new street off Connsbrook Avenue on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster.... (22nd October 1935).
" } , { "id": 3641, "pageID": "59991", "title": "Strandburn Street", "url" : "strandburn-street", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1924", "content" : " - Strandburn Street - - - - BT4 - - - -On the application of the Messrs Duffin the name Strandburn Street was approved for a new street on their property situated off west side of Connsbrook Avenue.... (26th February 1924).
" } , { "id": 3642, "pageID": "59992", "title": "Strandview Street", "url" : "strandview-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1900", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1900 - - - - That on the application of the owners a new street on property situate Off Lockview Road be named Laganvale Street and a new street on property situate off Ridgeway Street be named Strandview Street. TIC: 20th June 1900. " } , { "id": 3643, "pageID": "59993", "title": "Strangford Avenue", "url" : "strangford-avenue", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1927", "content" : " - Strangford Avenue - - - - BT9 - - - -Submitted application from Mr. John Seeds, 7 Donegall Square West, on behalf of Viscount Harberton, to name new streets on the Harberton Estate, situate off Balmoral Avenue and Upper Malone Road, as follows:– Greenview Lane, Harberton Park, Bristow Lane, Pomeroy Lane, Drummond Lane, Trasnagh Lane, Braddock Lane, and Strangford Lane. Resolved – That the names suggested be approved of. (16th November 1926).
Read letter, dated 21st inst., from Mr. Frank Kerr, Solicitor, on behalf of Mr. Alexander McDowell, Builder, stating that Mr. McDowell has taken a large quantity of ground from Viscount Harberton at the rere of premises in Balmoral Avenue and wishes the consent of this Committee to the following changes of names of streets intersecting the property taken by him, viz., Harberton Avenue for Braddock Lane; Harberton Drive for Trasnagh Lane; and Strangford Avenue for Strangford Lane. Resolved – That the altered names suggested by Mr. McDowell be approved. (22nd February 1927)
" } , { "id": 3644, "pageID": "59994", "title": "Stranmillis Court", "url" : "stranmillis-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The demesne for a former house of 1611. The present house dates from 1857-8”. - Further Information - - https://www.parksandgardens.org/" } , { "id": 3645, "pageID": "59995", "title": "Stranmillis Embankment", "url" : "stranmillis-embankment", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3646, "pageID": "59996", "title": "Stranmillis Gardens", "url" : "stranmillis-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs Alexander Crawford & Son, a new street on their property situate off Strandmillis Road be named Strandmillis Gardens. (29th January 1896).
" } , { "id": 3647, "pageID": "59997", "title": "Stranmillis Mews", "url" : "stranmillis-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The demesne for a former house of 1611. The present house dates from 1857-8”. - Further Information - - https://www.parksandgardens.org/" } , { "id": 3648, "pageID": "59998", "title": "Stranmillis Park", "url" : "stranmillis-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr J. W. Crawford a new street on his property situate off Strandmillis Road be named Strandmillis Park. Minutes TIC, 20th April 1898.
" } , { "id": 3649, "pageID": "59999", "title": "Stranmillis Reach", "url" : "stranmillis-reach", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The demesne for a former house of 1611. The present house dates from 1857-8” - Further Information - - https://www.parksandgardens.org" } , { "id": 3650, "pageID": "60000", "title": "Stranmillis Road", "url" : "stranmillis-road", "intro" : "Year approved: 1881", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1881 - - - -The demesne for a former house of 1611. The present house dates from 1857-8. The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee 29 January 1881 indicate the naming of: the public highway from University Road to the Borough Boundary, near the river Lagan, ‘Strandmillis Road’.
That Mr. Samuel Whiteside of Rosapenna Street be informed in reply to his application of 11th Inst. that the Committee cannot approve of the name Sandhurst Gardens for a new street on his property situate off Strandmillis Road. (19th April 1899).
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" } , { "id": 3651, "pageID": "60001", "title": "Stranmillis Street", "url" : "stranmillis-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1900", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1900 - - - -The demesne for a former house of 1611. The present house dates from 1857-8.
That on the application of the owner Mr. S. McGladdery 2 new streets on his property situate off Stranmillis Road be named Stranmillis Street and Riverview Street and that he be requested to submit another name instead of Lockview Street as there is a street with a very similar name in another part of the city. ( 23rd May 1900).
- Further Information - - https://www.parksandgardens.org/" } , { "id": 3652, "pageID": "60002", "title": "Stratford Gardens", "url" : "stratford-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Letters were read from Messrs R L Paul, Robert Seeds, W A Maneely, John Boyd and W J Paul regarding the change of name Glenbrook Avenue to Stratford Street, and Mr Paul who attended was informed that the Committee could not alter their decision as the street is not of sufficient width to be called an Avenue. (5th Angust 1902).
Letter, dated 8th inst., from Mr. W. A. Maneely intimating that it is his intention to take steps by injunction to prevent the Corporation changing the name of Glenbrook Avenue to Stratford Street, read and referred to the Town Clerk. (12th August 1902).
The Committee again considered the question of the name Glenbrook avenue, which had been changed to Stratford street, and it was
Resolved- That the Council be recommended to name it Stratford avenue instead of Stratford street, as recorded in minutes of 29th July. (19th August 1902).
Change of Name of Glenbrook Avenue
Resolved That Mr. W. A. Maneely, on behalf of memorialists, be informed that the Committee, at their meeting on 19th inst., resolved to recommend the Council to adopt the name Stratford avenue for the street hitherto known as Glenbrook avenue. (26th August 1902).
Change of Street Names, Glenard Estate.The City Surveyor reported with reference to an application received from Glenard Estates, Ltd. that the names of certain thoroughfares on Glenard Estate be changed and intimated that the owners of property concerned were agreeable to the proposal.
Resolved -That the undernoted changes be approved and that the City Surveyor be instructed to communicate with Glenard Estates, Ltd. with a view to their meeting the cost of altering the street name plates and the numbers of premises. Portion of Ardglen Park from Berwick Road to Ardglen Crescent Stratford Gardens. (25th January 1938)
" } , { "id": 3653, "pageID": "60003", "title": "Strathallan Park", "url" : "strathallan-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3654, "pageID": "60004", "title": "Strathearn Lane", "url" : "strathearn-lane", "intro" : "Year approved: 2003", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2003 - - - - According to Strathearn School website: Strathearn House was built in the 1864, on eighteen acres of land at Belmont, by William Mullan'. It is highly likely the streets with the name Strathearn are called after this house/estate. The name Strathearn Lane Off Circular Road was proposed by Carn Properties and approved by the Health and Environmental Services Committee, on Monday, 11th August, 2003. - Further Information - - https://www.strathearn.org.uk/manager/resources/strathearn-school-history.pdf" } , { "id": 3655, "pageID": "60005", "title": "Strathearn Mews", "url" : "strathearn-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - According to Strathearn School website: Strathearn House was built in the 1864, on eighteen acres of land at Belmont, by William Mullan'. It is highly likely the streets with the name Strathearn are called after this house/estate. - Further Information - - https://www.strathearn.org.uk/manager/resources/strathearn-school-history.pdf" } , { "id": 3656, "pageID": "60006", "title": "Strathearn Park", "url" : "strathearn-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1959", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1959 - - - - According to Strathearn School website: Strathearn House was built in the 1864, on eighteen acres of land at Belmont, by William Mullan'. It is highly likely the streets with the name Strathearn are called after this house/estate. On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of McFarland Bros Limited to name a new street off Circular Rd, Strathearn Park. (5th May 1959). - Further Information - - https://www.strathearn.org.uk/manager/resources/strathearn-school-history.pdf" } , { "id": 3657, "pageID": "60007", "title": "Stratheden Avenue", "url" : "stratheden-avenue", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 2016", "content" : " - Stratheden Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -Apex Housing Association put forward the name of Stratheden Avenue which they advised was in keeping with the existing names within the locality which was put to the People and Communities Committee on10th May, 2016. Stratheden Avenue is very close to Stratheden Street. There was a report inThe Northern Whig on Tuesday 03 April 1883 that the Town Improvement Committee named two new streets on the Duncairn Estate: Edlingham Street and Stratheden Street.
" } , { "id": 3658, "pageID": "60008", "title": "Stratheden Street", "url" : "stratheden-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1883", "content" : " - Stratheden Street - - - - BT15 - - - -The Northern Whig on Tuesday 03 April 1883 reported the Town Improvement Committee named two new streets on the Duncairn Estate: Edlingham Street and Stratheden Street.
" } , { "id": 3659, "pageID": "60009", "title": "Strathmore Park", "url" : "strathmore-park", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Strathmore Park - - - - BT15 - - - -Resolved that the names Strathmore Park, Strathmore Park South, Strathmore Park North and Innisfayle Park be approved for new streets on the property of Messers James M. Barton and Sons situated off Antrim Road... . (23rd October 1934).
" } , { "id": 3660, "pageID": "60010", "title": "Strathmore Park North", "url" : "strathmore-park-north", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Strathmore Park North - - - - BT15 - - - - Resolved that the names Strathmore Park, Strathmore Park South, Strathmore Park North and Innisfayle Park be approved for new streets on the property of Messers James M. Barton and Sons situated off Antrim Road... (23rd October 1934)." } , { "id": 3661, "pageID": "60011", "title": "Strathmore Park South", "url" : "strathmore-park-south", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Strathmore Park South - - - - BT15 - - - - Resolved that the names Strathmore Park, Strathmore Park South, Strathmore Park North and Innisfayle Park be approved for new streets on the property of Messers James M. Barton and Sons situated off Antrim Road... (23rd October 1934)." } , { "id": 3662, "pageID": "60012", "title": "Strathroy Park", "url" : "strathroy-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Change of Street Names, Glenard Estate. The City Surveyor reported with reference to an application received from Glenard Estates, Ltd. that the names of certain thoroughfares on Glenard Estate be changed and intimated that the owners of property concerned were agreeable to the proposal. Resolved -That the undernoted changes be approved and that the City Surveyor be instructed to communicate with Glenard Estates, Ltd. with a view to their meeting the cost of altering the street name plates and the numbers of premises. Portion of Glenard Parade from Berwick Road to Ardglen Crescent New Name Strathroy Park. (25th January 1938)." } , { "id": 3663, "pageID": "60013", "title": "Strathyre Park", "url" : "strathyre-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3664, "pageID": "60014", "title": "Stroud Street", "url" : "stroud-street", "intro" : "BT12, first appears: 1858-1859 (BPUD)", "content" : " - Stroud Street - - - - BT5 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1858-1859 lists Stroud Street with this detail: Off Sandy row Four small houses. The original Stroud Street, which was shorter than the present-day version, ran between Sandy Row and Kensington Street, crossing Combermere Street and Wesley Street along the way. Combermere, Wesley, and Stroud Streets were all laid out within a few years of each other dating from the mid-1850s. While the names are all of English origin, there appears to be no direct connection between them, nor any clear link to textiles or other local industries.
" } , { "id": 3665, "pageID": "60015", "title": "Suffolk Avenue", "url" : "suffolk-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Suffolk Avenue features in the 1959 list of Belfast street names." } , { "id": 3666, "pageID": "60016", "title": "Suffolk Close", "url" : "suffolk-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The 5th Earl of Donegal (1757-1799) in 1760 began the construction of a Georgian house overlooking the glen which was named Suffolk House”. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon Suffolk House was the property of John McCance (1772-1835) who inherited the family linen business and was the chairman of the Northern Banking Company. Suffolk Close takes its name from Suffolk Road which had taken its name from the house. - Further Information - - https://www.planetsuffolk.com/suffolkbelfastni.htm." } , { "id": 3667, "pageID": "60017", "title": "Suffolk Court", "url" : "suffolk-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The 5th Earl of Donegal (1757-1799) in 1760 began the construction of a Georgian house overlooking the glen which was named Suffolk House”. Suffolk Court takes its name from Suffolk Road which had taken its name from the house. - Further Information - - https://www.planetsuffolk.com/suffolkbelfastni.htm." } , { "id": 3668, "pageID": "60018", "title": "Suffolk Crescent / Corrán Suffolk", "url" : "suffolk-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT11 - - - -The 5th Earl of Donegal (1757-1799) in 1760 began the construction of a Georgian house overlooking the glen which was named Suffolk House. Suffolk Crescent takes its name from Suffolk Road which had taken its name from the house.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in May 2024.
" } , { "id": 3669, "pageID": "60019", "title": "Suffolk Drive", "url" : "suffolk-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The 5th Earl of Donegal (1757-1799) in 1760 began the construction of a Georgian house overlooking the glen which was named Suffolk House”. Suffolk Court takes its name from Suffolk Road which had taken its name from the house." } , { "id": 3670, "pageID": "60020", "title": "Suffolk Glen", "url" : "suffolk-glen", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The 5th Earl of Donegal (1757-1799) in 1760 began the construction of a Georgian house overlooking the glen which was named Suffolk House”. Suffolk takes its name from Suffolk House and in turn Suffolk Road takes its name from the area. - Further Information - - https://www.planetsuffolk.com/suffolkbelfastni.htm." } , { "id": 3671, "pageID": "60021", "title": "Suffolk Heights", "url" : "suffolk-heights", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The 5th Earl of Donegal (1757-1799) in 1760 began the construction of a Georgian house overlooking the glen which was named Suffolk House”. Suffolk takes its name from Suffolk House and in turn Suffolk Road takes its name from the area. - Further Information - - https://www.planetsuffolk.com/suffolkbelfastni.htm." } , { "id": 3672, "pageID": "60022", "title": "Suffolk Parade", "url" : "suffolk-parade", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The 5th Earl of Donegal (1757-1799) in 1760 began the construction of a Georgian house overlooking the glen which was named Suffolk House”. Suffolk Court takes its name from Suffolk Road which had taken its name from the house." } , { "id": 3673, "pageID": "60023", "title": "Suffolk Rise", "url" : "suffolk-rise", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The 5th Earl of Donegal (1757-1799) in 1760 began the construction of a Georgian house overlooking the glen which was named Suffolk House”. Suffolk takes its name from Suffolk House and in turn Suffolk Road takes its name from the area. - Further Information - - https://www.planetsuffolk.com/suffolkbelfastni.htm." } , { "id": 3674, "pageID": "60024", "title": "Suffolk Road", "url" : "suffolk-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The 5th Earl of Donegal (1757-1799) in 1760 began the construction of a Georgian house overlooking the glen which was named Suffolk House”. Suffolk takes its name from Suffolk House and in turn Suffolk Road takes its name from the area." } , { "id": 3675, "pageID": "60025", "title": "Suffolk Way", "url" : "suffolk-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The 5th Earl of Donegal (1757-1799) in 1760 began the construction of a Georgian house overlooking the glen which was named Suffolk House”. Suffolk takes its name from Suffolk House and in turn Suffolk Road takes its name from the area. - Further Information - - https://www.planetsuffolk.com/suffolkbelfastni.htm." } , { "id": 3676, "pageID": "60026", "title": "Sugarfield Street", "url" : "sugarfield-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1881", "content" : " - Sugarfield Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Sugarfield Street takes its name from Sugarfield House, the residence of Francis Nelson, who was father of Rev. Isaac Nelson, a noted Presbyterian divine in his day (1812-1888). He was minister of Donegall Street Presbyterian Church (since demolished), On his retirement from the active duties of the ministry in 1880, he entered Parliament as Home Rule member for Co. Mayo. The Nelson Memorial Church, Shankilll Road built with money bequeathed by his sister, perpetuates his name. (Belfast Street Names, John J. Marshall). Sugarfield House is listed in Henderson’s Belfast Directory And Northern Repository 1852. The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee 16th March 1881 indicate the naming of Sugarfield Street near Sugarfield.
" } , { "id": 3677, "pageID": "60027", "title": "Sultan Square / Cearnóg an tSabhdáin", "url" : "sultan-square", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Sultan Square / Cearnóg an tSabhdáin - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3678, "pageID": "60028", "title": "Sultan Way / Bealach an tSabhdáin", "url" : "sultan-way", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Sultan Way / Bealach an tSabhdáin - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3679, "pageID": "60029", "title": "Summer Street", "url" : "summer-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Whlist the name Summerhill Street is no longer in use - the name Summer Street is still used: That on the application of the owner Mr Robert Ewing a new street on his property situate of Avoca Street be named Summerhill Street. TIC: 21 August 1900.
" } , { "id": 3680, "pageID": "60030", "title": "Summerhill Avenue", "url" : "summerhill-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1938", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1938 - - - - that the name Summer Hill Avenue be approved for the street formerly known as Summer Hill Park. on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster, off Upper Newtownards Road. (22nd March 1938)" } , { "id": 3681, "pageID": "60031", "title": "Summerhill Court", "url" : "summerhill-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Whlist the name Summerhill Street is no longer in use - the name Summerhill Court is still used: That on the application of the owner Mr Robert Ewing a new street on his property statute of Avoca Street be named Summerhill Street. TIC: 21 August 1900." } , { "id": 3682, "pageID": "60032", "title": "Summerhill Parade", "url" : "summerhill-parade", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Summerhill Parade - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved – That the names Summer Hill Gardens, Summer Hill Park, Summer Hill Drive, and Summer Hill Parade be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster off Upper Newtownards Road.... (7th May 1935).
" } , { "id": 3683, "pageID": "60033", "title": "Summerhill Park", "url" : "summerhill-park", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Summerhill Park - - - - BT5 - - - -Resolved – That the names Summer Hill Gardens, Summer Hill Park, Summer Hill Drive, and Summer Hill Parade be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster off Upper Newtownards Road.... (7th May 1935).
" } , { "id": 3684, "pageID": "60034", "title": "Sunbury Avenue", "url" : "sunbury-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1901", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1901 - - - - that the names Cyprus Avenue, Cyprus Park, Cyprus Gardens, Sunbury Avenue, Sandford Avenue and Kirkliston Drive be adopted for the Streets hitherto known thereby on property off North Road and Beersbridge Road in the added area and that the Works Committee be requested to erect Street signs in the places indicated by the Surveyor. (Improvement Committee, 16th April 1901)." } , { "id": 3685, "pageID": "60035", "title": "Sunderland Road", "url" : "sunderland-road", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Sunderland Road - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after the Sunderland flying boat, a patrol bomber, manufactured in Belfast by Short Brothers. It entered service with the RAF in 1938 and was retired in 1959.
- Further Information - -en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_Sunderland
" } , { "id": 3686, "pageID": "60036", "title": "Sunningdale Close", "url" : "sunningdale-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - Further information - -Street Name | Golf Club | Golf Club Address | Year Established |
Sunningdale | Sunningdale Golf Club | Berkshire, England | 1901 |
Meyrick | Meyrick Park Golf Club | Dorset, England | 1894 |
Coombe Hill | Coombe Hill Golf Club | Surrey, England | 1911 |
Prestwick | Prestwick Golf Club | Ayrshire, Scotland | 1851 |
Wallasey | Wallasey Golf Club | Wirral, England | 1891 |
Formby | Formby Golf Club | Liverpool, England | 1884 |
Hoylake | Royal Liverpool Golf Club | Hoylake, England | 1869 |
(Source: Hugh Daly)
- - -According to Hugh Daly, the author of a history of Cliftonville Golf Club, Sir William Frederick Neill an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician and MP bought land on which Cliftonville Club club had 18 holes leaving the club with just the land leased from the Belfast Water Commissioners and thus becoming a 9 hole golf club. Neill built Joanmount housing estate on it which he named after his daughter Joan. Daly wrote: There is a legacy of the 18-hole golf course - nearly all the streets that were built near or on the land sold by Cliftonville Golf Club were named after prestigious golf courses. I assume that this was part of the sale agreement between Sir William and Cliftonville Golf Club. Daly included a table with this information: Sunningdale: Sunningdale Golf Club Berkshire, England; Meyrick: Meyrick Park Golf Club Dorset, England; Coombe Hill: Coombe Hill Golf Club Surrey, England; Prestwick: Prestwick Golf Club Ayrshire, Scotland; Wallasey: Wallasey Golf Club Wirral, England; Formby: Formby Golf Club; Hoylake: Royal Liverpool Golf Club Liverpool, England Hoylake, England.
" } , { "id": 3687, "pageID": "60037", "title": "Sunningdale Drive", "url" : "sunningdale-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1944", "content" : " - Sunningdale Drive - - - - Year approved: 1944 - - - -According to Hugh Daly, the author of a history of Cliftonville Golf Club, Sir William Frederick Neill an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician and MP bought land on which Cliftonville Club club had 18 holes leaving the club with just the land leased from the Belfast Water Commissioners and thus becoming a 9 hole golf club. Neill built Joanmount housing estate on it which he named after his daughter Joan. Daly wrote: There is a legacy of the 18-hole golf course - nearly all the streets that were built near or on the land sold by Cliftonville Golf Club were named after prestigious golf courses. I assume that this was part of the sale agreement between Sir William and Cliftonville Golf Club. Daly included a table with this information: Sunningdale: Sunningdale Golf Club Berkshire, England; Meyrick: Meyrick Park Golf Club Dorset, England; Coombe Hill: Coombe Hill Golf Club Surrey, England; Prestwick: Prestwick Golf Club Ayrshire, Scotland; Wallasey: Wallasey Golf Club Wirral, England; Formby: Formby Golf Club; Hoylake: Royal Liverpool Golf Club Liverpool, England Hoylake, England. Resolved- that the name Sunningdale Drive be approved for a new Street situated off Sunningdale Park, the property of Messrs J and R W Taggart. (10th March 1944).
" } , { "id": 3688, "pageID": "60038", "title": "Sunningdale Gardens", "url" : "sunningdale-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1938", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1938 - - - -According to the author of a history of Cliftonville Golf Club Hugh Daly Sir William Frederick Neill an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician and MP bought land on which Cliftonville Club club had 18 holes leaving the club with just the land leased from the Belfast Water Commissioners and thus becoming a 9 hole golf club. Neill built Joanmount housing estate on it which he named after his daughter Joan. Daly wrote: There is a legacy of the 18-hole golf course - nearly all the streets that were built near or on the land sold by Cliftonville Golf Club were named after prestigious golf courses. I assume that this was part of the sale agreement between Sir William and Cliftonville Golf Club. He included a table with this information: Sunningdale: Sunningdale Golf Club Berkshire, England; Meyrick: Meyrick Park Golf Club Dorset, England; Coombe Hill: Coombe Hill Golf Club Surrey, England; Prestwick: Prestwick Golf Club Ayrshire, Scotland; Wallasey: Wallasey Golf Club Wirral, England; Formby: Formby Golf Club; Hoylake: Royal Liverpool Golf Club Liverpool, England Hoylake, England. Resolved -That the name Sunningdale Gardens be approved for a new street off Sunningdale Park on the property of Messrs. J. & R. W. Taggart. (25th January 1938).
" } , { "id": 3689, "pageID": "60039", "title": "Sunningdale Green", "url" : "sunningdale-green", "intro" : "Year approved: 1964", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1964 - - - -According to the author of a history of Cliftonville Golf Club Hugh Daly Sir William Frederick Neill an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician and MP bought land on which Cliftonville Club club had 18 holes leaving the club with just the land leased from the Belfast Water Commissioners and thus becoming a 9 hole golf club. Neill built Joanmount housing estate on it which he named after his daughter Joan. Daly wrote: There is a legacy of the 18-hole golf course - nearly all the streets that were built near or on the land sold by Cliftonville Golf Club were named after prestigious golf courses. I assume that this was part of the sale agreement between Sir William and Cliftonville Golf Club. He included a table with this information: Sunningdale: Sunningdale Golf Club Berkshire, England; Meyrick: Meyrick Park Golf Club Dorset, England; Coombe Hill: Coombe Hill Golf Club Surrey, England; Prestwick: Prestwick Golf Club Ayrshire, Scotland; Wallasey: Wallasey Golf Club Wirral, England; Formby: Formby Golf Club; Hoylake: Royal Liverpool Golf Club Liverpool, England Hoylake, England. With reference to minute of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee of 4th March the Committee approved on the recommendation of the City Surveyor, of the naming of new streets on that Committee’s property at Sunninghill Park Estate as follows: Sunningdale Gardens, Grove, and Green, Sunninghill Park and Gardens. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 14th April 1964. [year to be confirmed]
" } , { "id": 3690, "pageID": "60040", "title": "Sunningdale Grove", "url" : "sunningdale-grove", "intro" : "Year approved: 1964", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1964 - - - -According to the author of a history of Cliftonville Golf Club Hugh Daly Sir William Frederick Neill an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician and MP bought land on which Cliftonville Club club had 18 holes leaving the club with just the land leased from the Belfast Water Commissioners and thus becoming a 9 hole golf club. Neill built Joanmount housing estate on it which he named after his daughter Joan. Daly wrote: There is a legacy of the 18-hole golf course - nearly all the streets that were built near or on the land sold by Cliftonville Golf Club were named after prestigious golf courses. I assume that this was part of the sale agreement between Sir William and Cliftonville Golf Club. He included a table with this information: Sunningdale: Sunningdale Golf Club Berkshire, England; Meyrick: Meyrick Park Golf Club Dorset, England; Coombe Hill: Coombe Hill Golf Club Surrey, England; Prestwick: Prestwick Golf Club Ayrshire, Scotland; Wallasey: Wallasey Golf Club Wirral, England; Formby: Formby Golf Club; Hoylake: Royal Liverpool Golf Club Liverpool, England Hoylake, England. With reference to minute of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee of 4th March the Committee approved on the recommendation of the City Surveyor, of the naming of new streets on that Committee’s property at Sunninghill Park Estate as follows: Sunningdale Gardens, Grove, and Green, Sunninghill Park and Gardens. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 14th April 1964.
" } , { "id": 3691, "pageID": "60041", "title": "Sunningdale Park", "url" : "sunningdale-park", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Sunningdale Park - - - - BT14 - - - -According to the author of a history of Cliftonville Golf Club Hugh Daly Sir William Frederick Neill an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician and MP bought land on which Cliftonville Club club had 18 holes leaving the club with just the land leased from the Belfast Water Commissioners and thus becoming a 9 hole golf club. Neill built Joanmount housing estate on it which he named after his daughter Joan. Daly wrote: There is a legacy of the 18-hole golf course - nearly all the streets that were built near or on the land sold by Cliftonville Golf Club were named after prestigious golf courses. I assume that this was part of the sale agreement between Sir William and Cliftonville Golf Club. He included a table with this information: Sunningdale: Sunningdale Golf Club Berkshire, England; Meyrick: Meyrick Park Golf Club Dorset, England; Coombe Hill: Coombe Hill Golf Club Surrey, England; Prestwick: Prestwick Golf Club Ayrshire, Scotland; Wallasey: Wallasey Golf Club Wirral, England; Formby: Formby Golf Club; Hoylake: Royal Liverpool Golf Club Liverpool, England Hoylake, England.
The Assistant Surveyor submitted application dated 4th inst. from Mr. J. R. W. Taggart that the name Sunningdale Park or, as an alternative, Sunnymeade Park be approved for new street on his property off Antrim Road, and it was. Resolved – That Mr. Taggart be requested to submit other names for the Committee’s consideration. (5th August 1930).
Resolved - That the name Orby Park be approved for a new street on the property of the Blakiston Houston Estate Co. off Castlereagh Road, and the name Coolgreany Park for a new street off Cavehill Road on the property of Messrs. J. & R. W. Taggart. (26th September 1933).
The city surveyor submitted letter dated 26 inst. from Messers J. & R. W. Taggart intimating that the name Coolgreany Park submitted by them for a new street of Cavehill Road on approved by this committee on 26th September last does not meet with the approval of the majority of the occupiers of property therein, and submitting alternative names for the committees consideration. Resolved- that the name Sunningdale Park be approved in lieu of Coolgreany Park. (27th February 1934).
Resolved - That Mr. McMullan be informed the Committee authorised the change of name at the request of Messrs. J. & R. W. Taggart, the owners of at least nine-tenths of the adjoining land at present in process of development, that Coolgreany Park be changed to Sunningdale Park. (24th April 1934).
" } , { "id": 3692, "pageID": "60042", "title": "Sunningdale Park North", "url" : "sunningdale-park-north", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - -According to the author of a history of Cliftonville Golf Club Hugh Daly Sir William Frederick Neill an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician and MP bought land on which Cliftonville Club club had 18 holes leaving the club with just the land leased from the Belfast Water Commissioners and thus becoming a 9 hole golf club. Neill built Joanmount housing estate on it which he named after his daughter Joan. Daly wrote: There is a legacy of the 18-hole golf course - nearly all the streets that were built near or on the land sold by Cliftonville Golf Club were named after prestigious golf courses. I assume that this was part of the sale agreement between Sir William and Cliftonville Golf Club. He included a table with this information: Sunningdale: Sunningdale Golf Club Berkshire, England; Meyrick: Meyrick Park Golf Club Dorset, England; Coombe Hill: Coombe Hill Golf Club Surrey, England; Prestwick: Prestwick Golf Club Ayrshire, Scotland; Wallasey: Wallasey Golf Club Wirral, England; Formby: Formby Golf Club; Hoylake: Royal Liverpool Golf Club Liverpool, England Hoylake, England. Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved …Sunningdale Park North for a new street between Sunningdale Park and Ballysillan Road, on the property of Mr. Thomas Kyle. (IC, 21st April 1936).
" } , { "id": 3693, "pageID": "60043", "title": "Sunninghill Drive", "url" : "sunninghill-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1946", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1946 - - - - “On the recommendation of the City surveyor, the committee approved of the application of the Northern Ireland Housing Trust for permission to name streets on their property situated off Sunningdale Park and Ballysillan Road as follows: Sunninghill Drive, Sunninghill Park and Sunninghill Gardens”. (10th September 1946)." } , { "id": 3694, "pageID": "60044", "title": "Sunninghill Gardens", "url" : "sunninghill-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1946", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1946 - - - - “On the recommendation of the City surveyor, the committee approved of the application of the Northern Ireland Housing Trust for permission to name streets on their property situated off Sunningdale Park and Ballysillan Road as follows: Sunninghill Drive, Sunninghill Park and Sunninghill Gardens”. (10th September 1946)." } , { "id": 3695, "pageID": "60045", "title": "Sunninghill Park", "url" : "sunninghill-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1946", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1946 - - - - “On the recommendation of the City surveyor, the committee approved of the application of the Northern Ireland Housing Trust for permission to name streets on their property situated off Sunningdale Park and Ballysillan Road as follows: Sunninghill Drive, Sunninghill Park and Sunninghill Gardens”. (10th September 1946)." } , { "id": 3696, "pageID": "60046", "title": "Sunnyside Crescent", "url" : "sunnyside-crescent", "intro" : "Year approved: 1959", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1959 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of McMaster's Estates naming a new street on their property of Sunnyside Street Sunnyside Crescent. (8th September 1959). " } , { "id": 3697, "pageID": "60047", "title": "Sunnyside Drive", "url" : "sunnyside-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1936", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1936 - - - - Resolved - That the following names for new streets be approved…Sunnyside Drive: for a new street off Sunnyside Street on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster. (IC, 3rd November 1936). " } , { "id": 3698, "pageID": "60048", "title": "Sunnyside Park", "url" : "sunnyside-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1939", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1939 - - - - The city surveyor was authorised to approve the following names for new streets: ... Ava Crescent and Sunnyside Park for New Streets of Sunnyside St on the property of Mr JH Dowling. (27th June 1939)." } , { "id": 3699, "pageID": "60049", "title": "Sunnyside Street", "url" : "sunnyside-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3700, "pageID": "60050", "title": "Sunwich Street", "url" : "sunwich-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1904", "content" : " - Sunwich Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Within the UK, Sunwich Street is a name that is only found in Belfast according to the Royal Mail Postcode Finder. It may refer to Sunwich Port, a coastal village in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
That on the application of the owner, Mr. Samuel Ross, a new street on his property situate off Ravenhill Avenue be named Sunwich Street. (1st March 1904).
" } , { "id": 3701, "pageID": "60051", "title": "Surrey Street", "url" : "surrey-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3702, "pageID": "60052", "title": "Susan Street", "url" : "susan-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1886", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1886 - - - -The minutes of the TIC of 29th September 1886 indicate that on the application of Messrs Fraser and Son on behalf of Mrs Henderson two new streets off Newtownards Road be named ‘Susan Street’ and ‘Trevor Street’. Susan Street features in the 1887 BSD with a few addresses listed.
Susan Street
Location: Ballymacarrett, East Belfast
First approved: 1886
Directory appearance: 1887
Susan Street is located off the Newtownards Road in the Ballymacarrett area of East Belfast, close to Westbourne Presbyterian Church. The street was approved in late 1886 as part of a small residential development in this district.
The Belfast Town Improvement Committee minutes of 29 September 1886 record the formal application for the naming of the street. The relevant entry states:
An application from Messrs Fraser and Son on behalf of Mrs Henderson for two new streets off Newtownards Road to be named ‘Susan Street’ and ‘Trevor Street’.
The Committee approved the application, and both street names subsequently appeared in the 1887 Belfast Street Directory. Trevor Street was later renamed Tower Street at the request of the owners.
The Mrs Henderson named in the minutes was Agnes Henderson (née McKay), widow of James Alexander Henderson (1823–1883). James A. Henderson was a prominent Victorian Belfast figure: proprietor of the Belfast News-Letter, Mayor of Belfast (1873–1874), and a leading Presbyterian layman. His influence in East Belfast extended beyond journalism and civic life into the religious and social development of the district.
The Henderson family donated the land on which Westbourne Presbyterian Church was built. The church opened in 1878, eight years before Susan Street was approved, and took its name from the Hendersons’ son Charles Westbourne Henderson. Often known as the Shipyard Church, Westbourne Presbyterian became a focal point for the growing Protestant population of Ballymacarrett. Susan Street, together with the former Trevor Street (now Tower Street), lies within a short walking distance of the church on land shaped by the same family influence.
The choice of street names reflects close family connections within the Henderson household. Trevor Street clearly commemorated Henry Trevor Henderson (1862–1930), later Sir Trevor Henderson KBE, who succeeded his father as proprietor of the Belfast News-Letter.
Susan Street is most plausibly named after Susan Mercer Goodwood, who married Alexander Mackay Henderson (1850–1904), another son of James and Agnes Henderson, in 1877. As none of James Henderson’s daughters bore the name Susan, the street name is best understood as honouring this daughter-in-law. Alexander and Susan Henderson lived in East Belfast at Killaire House, and following Alexander Henderson’s death, Susan M. Henderson remained a respected figure, with her son later assuming control of the Belfast News-Letter.
Susan Street therefore provides a clear example of late-19th-century Belfast street-naming practice, where new streets were frequently named after members of influential local families who owned or developed the land. Its proximity to Westbourne Presbyterian Church is not coincidental but reflects the wider Henderson legacy in East Belfast, where family identity, religious life, and urban development were closely interwoven.
Sources:
Belfast Town Improvement Committee Minutes (29 September 1886)
Belfast Street Directory (1887)
Henderson family genealogy
Histories of Westbourne Presbyterian Church
Histories of Belmont Presbyterian Church
Contemporary Belfast newspapers
Secondary historical sources
Like the older Swift Street, probably named after Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), Dean of St. Patricks Cathedral, Dublin, and celebrated author of Gullivers Travels (1726). Oddly, Swift Street was not discussed by John J Marshall in his articles on Belfast street names.
" } , { "id": 3705, "pageID": "60055", "title": "Swift Street", "url" : "swift-street", "intro" : "BT6; year first recorded: 1874", "content" : " - Swift Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Likely named after Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), Dean of St. Patricks Cathedral, Dublin, and celebrated author of Gullivers Travels (1726). Oddly, Swift Street was not discussed by John J Marshall in his articles on Belfast street names.
Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … Mr Coates’ street parallel to Woodstock Road — Swift Street. (15th April 1874).
" } , { "id": 3706, "pageID": "60056", "title": "Sycamore Grove", "url" : "sycamore-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3708, "pageID": "60058", "title": "Sydenham Avenue", "url" : "sydenham-avenue", "intro" : "BT4; year first recorded: 1870", "content" : " - Sydenham Avenue - - - - BT4 - - - -The name of the fashionable London suburb was chosen by James Entwistle, a speculative builder, who developed much of Sydenham as a residential area, presumably as being more high sounding than Strandtown. Aidan Campbell.
The earliest reference we have been able trace is a newspaper advertisement in the Belfast Mercury, 20 August 1856: to be let, with immediate possession, if required, the beautifully-situated Villa Residence, SYDENHAM, at present occupied by Major-General Govan, C.B., one mile and a half from Belfast, on the Holywood Road. It seems, therefore, that the name was first given to this house before being extended to other buildings, such as the railway station, and then to the locality in general, or at least to the area in which fashionable, new houses were built. To some extent, this may have been apt because Sydenham in Kent had many fine houses of remarkable architectural style. However, much of this Victorian development only took place in the 1860s and later. An important factor which helped the name to catch on in Belfast was surely the relocation of the Crystal Palace to Sydenham, Kent, in 1854, just two years before the newspaper advertisement cited above. The Great Exhibition had taken place inside this glass building in 1851 when it was sited in Hyde Park, but the Crystal Palace was also visited in Sydenham by huge crowds, no doubt including some of the wealthy elite of the Belfast area.
Sydenham Avenue is first recorded in the Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory, 1870.
- Further Information - -View of Sydenham, Belmont and Glenmachan, painted by Jacob Henry Connop, 1864
Dictionary of Irish Architects: James D Entwistle
" } , { "id": 3709, "pageID": "60059", "title": "Sydenham Crescent", "url" : "sydenham-crescent", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1938", "content" : " - Sydenham Crescent - - - - BT4 - - - -The name of the fashionable London suburb was chosen by James Entwistle, a speculative builder, who developed much of Sydenham as a residential area, presumably as being more high sounding than Strandtown. Aidan Campbell.
The earliest reference we have been able trace is a newspaper advertisement in the Belfast Mercury, 20 August 1856: to be let, with immediate possession, if required, the beautifully-situated Villa Residence, SYDENHAM, at present occupied by Major-General Govan, C.B., one mile and a half from Belfast, on the Holywood Road. It seems, therefore, that the name was first given to this house before being extended to other buildings, such as the railway station, and then to the locality in general, or at least to the area in which fashionable, new houses were built. To some extent, this may have been apt because Sydenham in Kent had many fine houses of remarkable architectural style. However, much of this Victorian development only took place in the 1860s and later. An important factor which helped the name to catch on in Belfast was surely the relocation of the Crystal Palace to Sydenham, Kent, in 1854, just two years before the newspaper advertisement cited above. The Great Exhibition had taken place inside this glass building in 1851 when it was sited in Hyde Park, but the Crystal Palace was also visited in Sydenham by huge crowds, no doubt including some of the wealthy elite of the Belfast area.
Resolved--That the names Sydenham Park and Sydenham Crescent be approved for new streets off Holywood Road on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster. (8th February 1938).
- Further Information - -View of Sydenham, Belmont and Glenmachan, painted by Jacob Henry Connop, 1864
Dictionary of Irish Architects: James D Entwistle
" } , { "id": 3710, "pageID": "60060", "title": "Sydenham Drive", "url" : "sydenham-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1913", "content" : " - Sydenham Drive - - - - BT4 - - - -The name of the fashionable London suburb was chosen by James Entwistle, a speculative builder, who developed much of Sydenham as a residential area, presumably as being more high sounding than Strandtown. Aidan Campbell.
The earliest reference we have been able trace is a newspaper advertisement in the Belfast Mercury, 20 August 1856: to be let, with immediate possession, if required, the beautifully-situated Villa Residence, SYDENHAM, at present occupied by Major-General Govan, C.B., one mile and a half from Belfast, on the Holywood Road. It seems, therefore, that the name was first given to this house before being extended to other buildings, such as the railway station, and then to the locality in general, or at least to the area in which fashionable, new houses were built. To some extent, this may have been apt because Sydenham in Kent had many fine houses of remarkable architectural style. However, much of this Victorian development only took place in the 1860s and later. An important factor which helped the name to catch on in Belfast was surely the relocation of the Crystal Palace to Sydenham, Kent, in 1854, just two years before the newspaper advertisement cited above. The Great Exhibition had taken place inside this glass building in 1851 when it was sited in Hyde Park, but the Crystal Palace was also visited in Sydenham by huge crowds, no doubt including some of the wealthy elite of the Belfast area.
Resolved. That on the application of Mr. H. L. Craig a new street on his property, situate off Belmont Road, be named Sydenham Drive. (25th November 1913).
- Further Information - -View of Sydenham, Belmont and Glenmachan, painted by Jacob Henry Connop, 1864
Dictionary of Irish Architects: James D Entwistle
" } , { "id": 3711, "pageID": "60061", "title": "Sydenham Gardens", "url" : "sydenham-gardens", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1922", "content" : " - Sydenham Gardens - - - - BT4 - - - -The name of the fashionable London suburb was chosen by James Entwistle, a speculative builder, who developed much of Sydenham as a residential area, presumably as being more high sounding than Strandtown. (Aidan Campbell).
The earliest reference we have been able trace is a newspaper advertisement in the Belfast Mercury, 20 August 1856: to be let, with immediate possession, if required, the beautifully-situated Villa Residence, SYDENHAM, at present occupied by Major-General Govan, C.B., one mile and a half from Belfast, on the Holywood Road. It seems, therefore, that the name was first given to this house before being extended to other buildings, such as the railway station, and then to the locality in general, or at least to the area in which fashionable, new houses were built. To some extent, this may have been apt because Sydenham in Kent had many fine houses of remarkable architectural style. However, much of this Victorian development only took place in the 1860s and later. An important factor which helped the name to catch on in Belfast was surely the relocation of the Crystal Palace to Sydenham, Kent, in 1854, just two years before the newspaper advertisement cited above. The Great Exhibition had taken place inside this glass building in 1851 when it was sited in Hyde Park, but the Crystal Palace was also visited in Sydenham by huge crowds, no doubt including some of the wealthy elite of the Belfast area.
On the application of the Housing Committee it was
Resolved That a new street situate off Cherryvalley Park & Gilnahirk Road be named Cherryvalley Gardens and a new street off Holywood Road Sydenham Gardens. (3rd January 1922)
View of Sydenham, Belmont and Glenmachan, painted by Jacob Henry Connop, 1864
Dictionary of Irish Architects: James D Entwistle
" } , { "id": 3712, "pageID": "60062", "title": "Sydenham Park", "url" : "sydenham-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1938", "content" : " - Sydenham Park - - - - BT4 - - - -The name of the fashionable London suburb was chosen by James Entwistle, a speculative builder, who developed much of Sydenham as a residential area, presumably as being more high sounding than Strandtown.
The earliest reference we have been able trace is a newspaper advertisement in the Belfast Mercury, 20 August 1856: to be let, with immediate possession, if required, the beautifully-situated Villa Residence, SYDENHAM, at present occupied by Major-General Govan, C.B., one mile and a half from Belfast, on the Holywood Road. It seems, therefore, that the name was first given to this house before being extended to other buildings, such as the railway station, and then to the locality in general, or at least to the area in which fashionable, new houses were built. To some extent, this may have been apt because Sydenham in Kent had many fine houses of remarkable architectural style. However, much of this Victorian development only took place in the 1860s and later. An important factor which helped the name to catch on in Belfast was surely the relocation of the Crystal Palace to Sydenham, Kent, in 1854, just two years before the newspaper advertisement cited above. The Great Exhibition had taken place inside this glass building in 1851 when it was sited in Hyde Park, but the Crystal Palace was also visited in Sydenham by huge crowds, no doubt including some of the wealthy elite of the Belfast area.
That the application of the owner, Mr. Thomas H. Browne, to name a new street on his property, situate off Holywood Road, Sydenham Park, be declined; and that the application of the owner, Mr. J. Bennett, to name the street in continuation of Sydenham Avenue be also declined. (4th March 1902).
Resolved--That the names Sydenham Park and Sydenham Crescent be approved for new streets off Holywood Road on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster. (8th February 1938).
- Further Information - -View of Sydenham, Belmont and Glenmachan, painted by Jacob Henry Connop, 1864
Dictionary of Irish Architects: James D Entwistle
" } , { "id": 3713, "pageID": "60063", "title": "Sydenham Road", "url" : "sydenham-road", "intro" : "BT3; year first recorded: 1892", "content" : " - Sydenham Road - - - - BT3 - - - -The name of the fashionable London suburb was chosen by James Entwistle, a speculative builder, who developed much of Sydenham as a residential area, presumably as being more high sounding than Strandtown. Aidan Campbell.
The earliest reference we have been able trace is a newspaper advertisement in the Belfast Mercury, 20 August 1856: to be let, with immediate possession, if required, the beautifully-situated Villa Residence, SYDENHAM, at present occupied by Major-General Govan, C.B., one mile and a half from Belfast, on the Holywood Road. It seems, therefore, that the name was first given to this house before being extended to other buildings, such as the railway station, and then to the locality in general, or at least to the area in which fashionable, new houses were built. To some extent, this may have been apt because Sydenham in Kent had many fine houses of remarkable architectural style. However, much of this Victorian development only took place in the 1860s and later. An important factor which helped the name to catch on in Belfast was surely the relocation of the Crystal Palace to Sydenham, Kent, in 1854, just two years before the newspaper advertisement cited above. The Great Exhibition had taken place inside this glass building in 1851 when it was sited in Hyde Park, but the Crystal Palace was also visited in Sydenham by huge crowds, no doubt including some of the wealthy elite of the Belfast area.
Sydenham Road is first recorded on an Ordnance Survey map 1882-83. It is located on reclaimed land in Ballymacarret Intake, at some distance from the other streets with Sydenham in the name. It is then recorded in the Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory, 1892.
- Further Information - -View of Sydenham, Belmont and Glenmachan, painted by Jacob Henry Connop, 1864
Dictionary of Irish Architects: James D Entwistle
" } , { "id": 3714, "pageID": "60064", "title": "Sydney Street West", "url" : "sydney-street-west", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1873 (but existed earlier as Sidney Street)", "content" : " - Sydney Street West - - - - BT13 - - - -A long street running through a residential neighbourhood of Shankill. It runs from Snugville Street to Cambrai Street, roughly parallel to Crumlin Road. Nowadays the addition of the word West may seem odd and pointless, when there is no Sydney Street East. However, this was necessary in the mid-19th century, due to the existence of another Sidney Street in the Carrick Hill area (east of Shankill), which was a short cul-de-sac off Park Street. These streets were cleared before redevelopment in the mid-20th century. The duplication of names probably arose due to Carrick Hill being inside the municipal boundary, whereas Sidney Street in Shankill was originally outside and, therefore, under a different local authority. The first mention of the street traced so far is in 1873, when it was renamed Sydney Street West (note the change of spelling, as well as the addition of West). It was one of a number streets renamed at this time in order to eliminates clashes. Clearly it already existed for some time before 1873, but at present we have no record of the building of the street.
Given that the original spelling was Sidney Street, it is unlikely that there is any connection with Sydney, Australia. It is more probable that it commemorated a person with the surname Sidney. This could be Sir Henry Sidney (1529-86), Lord Deputy of Ireland; Philip Sidney, politician and soldier (1619-98, Viscount Lisle, later 3rd Earl of Leicester); or Henry Sidney (1641-1704, Viscount Sidney), Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. However, if this is correct, the renaming with change of spelling in 1873 obscured the original intention.
The Surveyor handed in the following names of streets as altered which was approved of: [the newspaper report in the Ulster Examiner and Northern Star - Tuesday 02 December 1873 provided this additional information: As duplicate names of the following streets at present exist in the borough, the committee recommend the Council to adjust them as follows: Milford Street, illegally named, to be called Stormount Street; Sidney Street, at Tennent Street, Sidney Street West; Hopes Court, its proper name is Hopps Court; Brook Street, Albert Bridge Road, Calvin Street; Boyds Court, at Nile Street, Nile Court; Chapel Lane, Newtownards Road, Seaford Street; Cross Street, at Hamill Street, Hamill Street Place; Donaldsons Court, Union Street, Union Street Place; Frances Street, Short Strand, Moira Street; Williams Place, Henry Street, Wensley Street. Wheelers Court, Carrick Hill, Carrick Court. Grafton Street, Templemore Street, Thorndyke Street; Church Street, Newtownards Road, Church Street East. (TIC, 19th Nov 1873).
That on the application of the owners Messrs R. J. McConnell & Co., a new street on their property situate off Sydney Street West be named Jaffa Street, and that they be requested to submit another name instead of Ramleigh Street. (6th January 1892)
" } , { "id": 3715, "pageID": "60065", "title": "Sylvan Street", "url" : "sylvan-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -
That the application of the owners, Messrs R. Kelly & Sons and Messrs McCrea & McFarland, to change the name of Afghan Street to ‘Rosapenna Street’ be granted. That on the application of the owners, Messrs McCrea & McFarland, five new streets situate off Cliftonville Rd be named: ‘Rosevale Street’, ‘Harcourt Street’, ‘Leinster Street’, ‘Rathmines Street’ and ‘Sylvan Street. (21st June 1893).
" } , { "id": 3716, "pageID": "60066", "title": "Symons Street", "url" : "symons-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Symons Street - - - - BT12 - - - - That on the application of the owners the Martin Estate Co Ltd 2 new streets on their property off Roden Street be named ‘Symons Street’ and ‘Wauchope Street’. TIC:10th January 1900. " } , { "id": 3717, "pageID": "60067", "title": "Syringa Street", "url" : "syringa-street", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Syringa Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Syringa Street (BT15, Duncairn)
Location. Connects Duncairn Gardens with Upper Mervue Street in the Tiger’s Bay district. It is listed consistently in Belfast directories from the late 19th century onward.
Dating. The Northern Whig of 14 September 1881 refers to Syringa Street, showing it was in use by then. Origin of the name. Floral. Syringa is the botanical name for lilac, from Greek syrinx (pipe/tube), referring to its hollow stems. In Victorian flower language lilac symbolised the first emotions of love. Plant names were fashionable for new streets in late-Victorian Belfast. Sporting. A racehorse named Syringa was active in 1880–81 and ran in the Great Yorkshire Handicap at Doncaster (reported in the Northern Whig, 14 Sept 1881). Horse-racing was widely followed in Belfast, and racehorse names often caught the imagination of readers. Maritime. Several 19th-century barques carried the name Syringa. The Northern Whig of 14 September 1881 also printed Belfast shipping intelligence listing the barque Syringa. Its presence in the harbour news, alongside the street’s appearance, suggests a direct maritime inspiration — fitting for a port city where ship names frequently influenced street naming.
Summary. Syringa Street, a late-Victorian addition to Tiger’s Bay, may take its name from the lilac flower, a contemporary racehorse, or a barque trading through Belfast. All three associations were visible in Belfast newspapers in 1881, making the choice rich in both cultural and local resonance.
" } , { "id": 3718, "pageID": "60068", "title": "Talbot Street", "url" : "talbot-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1788", "content" : " - Talbot Street - - - - BT1 - - - -Talbot Street is supposed to have been so called after Mr. Talbot, a well-known agent for the Donegall estates in 1770. Where no direct proof is procurable in inquiries of this sort, conjecture, when based on any probable foundation, may be permitted (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. i, 1877, p. 529).
According to the Lord Belmont in Northern Ireland blog: Talbot Street … developed for Lord Donegall in the 1780s, is believed to have been named after the 1st Baronet (the same person who was Lord Donegalls agent). The blog also contains this detail about Talbot: CHARLES HENRY TALBOT (1720-98), of Mickleham, Surrey, and Belfast, County Antrim, who was created a baronet in 1790, designated of Mickleham, Surrey, and of Belfast, County Antrim. Lord Belmont in Northern Ireland: The Talbot Baronetcy
In 1830, the Belfast Library was listed as being here and the Irish Harp Society was based in number 16 in 1840. Little Italy: Bullers Field for a long time was well known as a grazing area, was built up on to make houses for what became the Half Bap and Little Italy, built up areas. A 1791 Belfast map shows houses there called Bullers Row. Buller was a local land and farm owner. Half Bap: near St. Anne’s Cathedral, named because of the odd mound shaped roundabout (like top half of a bap) at the end of Talbot Street. Little Italy: an old district now gone peopled by many Italian emigrants. Rushlight Magazine
Talbot Street is first recorded on John Mulhollands town plan of 1788.
- Further Information - -The Talbot Baronetcy on Lord Belmont blog
" } , { "id": 3719, "pageID": "60069", "title": "Tamar Street", "url" : "tamar-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1885", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1885 - - - -Resolved that on the application of Messrs Thomas Dixon and Sons three new streets on their property off Newtownards Road be named Tamar Street, Otter Street and Witham Street. (9th September 1885).
" } , { "id": 3720, "pageID": "60070", "title": "Tamery Pass", "url" : "tamery-pass", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Tamery Pass - - - - BT6 - - - -Tamery Street
Location: Off Beersbridge Road, Ballymacarrett, East Belfast.
Historical development:
The name Tamery Street appears in the 1877 Belfast & Ulster Street Directory, which records it as a short street off Beersbridge Road made up of a number of small houses.
.The 1880 directory repeats that description, simply noting that Tamery Street branched off Beersbridge Road.
By 1890, the directory describes it as running from Beersbridge Road to Belmont Street with several small houses lennonwylie.co.uk confirming it linked the main road to Belmont Street. Official postal lists still included Tamery Street as late as 1967 lennonwylie.co.uk, indicating it remained an address into the late twentieth century. In the 1970s redevelopment of Ballymacarrett, the terraced grid—including Tamery Street—was cleared.
Tamery Pass
The name Tamery was preserved in a new cul‑de‑sac, Tamery Pass, laid out near the site of the old street. It is first documented in a Belfast News‑Letter marriage notice in 1985, and was formally listed in an NI Roads (Speed Limit) Order 1988, showing the local authority adopted the new name. Today Tamery Pass lies off Beersbridge/Willowfield, on or close to the footprint of the demolished street.
Origin of the name
East Belfast developers often named streets after Ulster townlands. Tamery likely derives from Tamary (Teamhraigh), a townland in County Down. Teamhraigh comes from Teamhair—the same root as Tara—meaning height or place with a view, and sometimes interpreted as sanctuary. This etymology explains the unusual name and links Tamery Street/Pass to wider Irish place‑name traditions.
" } , { "id": 3721, "pageID": "60071", "title": "Tardree Park", "url" : "tardree-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3723, "pageID": "60073", "title": "Tates Avenue", "url" : "tates-avenue", "intro" : "BT9 / BT12; year first recorded: 1858", "content" : " - Tate’s Avenue - - - - BT9 / BT12 - - - -It would seem this street takes its name from the Tate family, at least one of whom was a merchant and land owner who lived in Wellington House, now Wellington Park Hotel. There is a reference to a George Tate, merchant, in Great George’s Street in the Belfast Directory 1835-1836. George Tate had acquired farmland in the Malone area in 1850 and built Wellington House. (The Duke of Wellington died in 1852). Malone, Belfast: The Early History of a Suburb, Trevor Carleton.
Tate’s Avenue is shown on the 1858 Ordnance Survey 6 Map, but according to Irish Historic Towns Atlas the name was not approved by the Corporation until November 1859. The 1861 edition of the Belfast Street Directory gives George Tate as a country resident on Malone Road. It also states for a business at 86 Tomb Street: James Tate, timber merchant; residence, Wellington Park. George Tate died on 13 August 1874 aged 72 and was buried on 18 August 1874. Tate’s Avenue appears for the first time in the Belfast Street Directory in 1887.
The following minute comes from the Belfast Improvement Committtee, 1889. ‘That Mr W. J. Fennell, on behalf of Capt. Gibson be informed in answer to his letter of 24th….(writing unclear) that the only official name recognised for the street in which the houses referred to are being built is Tate’s Avenue but the Committee will not object to his naming the houses Daranova Terrace’. (p. 598, 6th February 1889, Minutes of Town Improvement Committee, 1884 to 1889).
The 1856 BSD lists Tate’s Court with ten ‘small’ houses. This was off Millfield.
" } , { "id": 3724, "pageID": "60074", "title": "Taunton Avenue", "url" : "taunton-avenue", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Taunton Avenue - - - - BT15 - - - -Councillor Steward attended and submitted an application of Mr Edward Allworthy to have the names of certain streets in, added area approved of, was moved and seconded. That under the special circumstances referred to in Mr Edward Allworthy’s letter dated 1st Inst the names of certain streets in the added area viz Glastonbury Avenue, Taunton Avenue, Mendip Avenue and Bristol Avenue so designated years ago be approved of. The Committee divided and on a show of hands 4 voted for the motion and 3 against it, and it was accordingly declared carried. (Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 2nd March 1898).
" } , { "id": 3725, "pageID": "60075", "title": "Tavanagh Street", "url" : "tavanagh-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Tavanagh Street - - - - BT12 - - - -Tavanagh is a townland which includes Portadown. The Shilington family lived in Tavanagh House which was in Portadown. This clearly this influenced their choice of this street name.
Owner: Mr Shillington*, eight new streets situate off Broadway be named Benburb Street, Ebor Street, Kilburn Street, Lecale Street, Moltke Street, Rockview Street, Tavanagh Street and Glenmachan Street. (Minutes TIC, 25th May 1898). The Northern Whig of Thursday 26 May 1898 gives the additional detail that it was J.J. Shillington who requested the naming of the eight streets.
That Mr. J. Nelson, of 42 Arthur Street, be informed, in reply to his letter of 8th inst., that the street he refers to was named Tavanagh Street by the owners in February 1898, and the Committee do not see their way to change it. (12th August 1902).
- Further information - - " } , { "id": 3726, "pageID": "60076", "title": "Tedburn Park", "url" : "tedburn-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1963", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1963 - - - - The city surveyor submitted an application by Tedburn Estates Limited to name a new Street, Tedburn Park on their property situated between Glenbank Place on Bilston Rd. Portion of the new Street was a direct continuation of Glen Bank Place and on inquiring from the applicants as to any reasons they wish to be taken into consideration and submitting the name Tedburn Park in preference to Glenbank Place he had been informed that a number of purchasers of houses had objected to the name Glenbank Place being applied to the new street as the valuation of houses, at Glenbank Place was much lower than that of the new development and they considered that a different name would be more suitable for the new length of Straight. The committee approved of the new street being named Tedburn Park. (Tuesday 15th January 1963)." } , { "id": 3727, "pageID": "60077", "title": "Telfair Street", "url" : "telfair-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1874", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1874 - - - - Telfair Street was originally known as Telfair’s Entry. Patton surmises it comes from the name of a merchant, Robert Telfair who had stores in this area in the early 19th century. The following excerpt comes from Bradshaw's General And Commercial Directory 1819: Telfair, Robert, writing master, Belfast Academy; school for young ladies, 13 Joy's entry; house, Grovefield, Ballymacarret. Telfair, Robert, jun. & Co. merchants, Telfair's entry. The name was changed at a meeting of the Improvement Committee on 7 January 1874 to Telfair Street. " } , { "id": 3728, "pageID": "60078", "title": "Templemore Avenue", "url" : "templemore-avenue", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1882", "content" : " - Templemore Avenue - - - - BT5 - - - -The townland of Ballymacarrett had been bought by the First Marquess of Donegall in 1787 for £25,000 from Barry Yelverton who in his turn had bought it six years earlier from the Pottinger family for £18,113/5/0d. The first Marquis of Donegall by his will dated August 7, 1795, left Ballymacarrett to his second son, Lord Spencer Chichester; whose son, Arthur Chichester, was in 1831 created Baron Templemore, which title gives Templemore Avenue its name (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall). The title of Baron Templemore comes from a parish in the NW Liberties of Londonderry.
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1865 contains the following listing: TEMPLEMORE PARK. Off Ballymacarrett New Road. Six houses in course of erection. Twelve small houses.
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1870 contains this: TEMPLEMORE AVENUE BALLYMACARRETT Albert Bridge Road to Castlerengh St, Vacant ground Vacant, four houses, three stories Braithwaite, Robert, supervisor Inland Revenue Vacant ground, Hill, James, spirit dealer.
That on the application of the owner Mr. Charles Boyd, and subject to the approval of the Public Health Committee, two new streets on his property situate off Templemore Avenue next Harvey Street be named Martin Street and Keatley Street. (29th July 1891)
Templemore Avenue On the application of the owners of property, your committee have renamed ‘Templemore Street’ Templemore Avenue’. Belfast Weekly News - Saturday 05 August 1882.
Templemore Avenue was designed in the early 19th century as part of a plan of urban development, built on the grid system typical of French or American cities (Haines, East Belfast Images of Ireland, p 111).
- Further Information - -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Templemore
" } , { "id": 3729, "pageID": "60079", "title": "Templemore Close", "url" : "templemore-close", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Templemore Close - - - - BT5 - - - -Templemore Close is situated off Avoniel Road. Like Templemore Avenue, it is named after Baron Templemore, landlord of Ballymacarret.
The townland of Ballymacarrett had been bought by the First Marquess of Donegall in 1787 for £25,000 from Barry Yelverton who in his turn had bought it six years earlier from the Pottinger family for £18,113/5/0d.
The first Marquis of Donegall by his will dated August 7, 1795, left Ballymacarrett to his second son, Lord Spencer Chichester; whose son, Arthur Chichester, was in 1831 created Baron Templemore, which title gives Templemore Avenue its name (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 19/02/1941). The title of Baron Templemore comes from a parish in the NW Liberties of Londonderry.
- Further Information - -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Templemore
" } , { "id": 3730, "pageID": "60080", "title": "Templemore Place", "url" : "templemore-place", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Templemore Place - - - - BT5 - - - -Templemore Place is situated off Lord Street. Like Templemore Avenue, it is named after Baron Templemore, landlord of Ballymacarret.
The townland of Ballymacarrett had been bought by the First Marquess of Donegall in 1787 for £25,000 from Barry Yelverton who in his turn had bought it six years earlier from the Pottinger family for £18,113/5/0d.
The first Marquis of Donegall by his will dated August 7, 1795, left Ballymacarrett to his second son, Lord Spencer Chichester; whose son, Arthur Chichester, was in 1831 created Baron Templemore, which title gives Templemore Avenue its name (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 19/02/1941). The title of Baron Templemore comes from a parish in the NW Liberties of Londonderry.
- Further Information - -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Templemore
" } , { "id": 3731, "pageID": "60081", "title": "Templemore Street", "url" : "templemore-street", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Templemore Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Templemore Street runs south from Albertbridge Road. It is the second street to have been given this name, as it was first applied to the street now called Templemore Avenue. Like Templemore Avenue, it is named after Baron Templemore, landlord of Ballymacarret.
The townland of Ballymacarrett had been bought by the First Marquess of Donegall in 1787 for £25,000 from Barry Yelverton who in his turn had bought it six years earlier from the Pottinger family for £18,113/5/0d.
The first Marquis of Donegall by his will dated August 7, 1795, left Ballymacarrett to his second son, Lord Spencer Chichester; whose son, Arthur Chichester, was in 1831 created Baron Templemore, which title gives Templemore Avenue its name (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 19/02/1941). The title of Baron Templemore comes from a parish in the NW Liberties of Londonderry.
That on the application of the owner Mr Thomas Brown a new street on his property situate off Templemore Street be named Temple Street. (30th September 1896).
- Further Information - -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Templemore
" } , { "id": 3732, "pageID": "60082", "title": "Tennent Street", "url" : "tennent-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Possibly named after James Emerson Tennent (1804-1869) who was the son of a wealthy Belfast merchant William Tennent. James was educated at Belfast Academy (it is now used by the Education Authority) and Trinity College Dublin. He was elected an MP for Belfast in 1832. He later became Ceylon Colonial Secretary. He was a friend of Charles Dickens. (thanks to Jackie Redpath for his assistance with this entry). Tennent Street features in the 1868 Belfast Street Directory. Matier’s Belfast Directory 1835-1836.
That on the application of the owners, a new street off Shankill Road near Tennant Street be named Emerson Street. (21st August 1889).
" } , { "id": 3733, "pageID": "60083", "title": "Tern Street", "url" : "tern-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3734, "pageID": "60084", "title": "Teutonic Gardens", "url" : "teutonic-gardens", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Teutonic Gardens - - - - BT12 - - - -Located in the Sandy Row area and named from RMS Teutonic, launched on 19th January 1889. Teutonic was completed on 25 July 1889 and embarked on its maiden voyage in 7 August 1889. Teutonic Gardens replaced the earlier Teutonic Street.
Britannic Drive / Park / Terrace and Majestic Drive, also in the Sandy Row estate, are named after other liners built by Harland & Wolff for the White Star Line.
See also Atlantic Avenue, Baltic Avenue, Oceanic Avenue, Pacific Avenue.
That on the application of the owner, Mr. James Rea, a new street off Sandy Row, be named Teutonic Street. (17th September 1890).
The name Teutonic Street is no longer in use.
" } , { "id": 3735, "pageID": "60085", "title": "Thalia Street", "url" : "thalia-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1893", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1893 - - - - That on the application of the owner Sir Daniel Dixon six new streets on his property situate off Blackstaff Road be named “Fortuna Street”, “Egreria Street” “Daphne Street”, “Pandora Street “Euterpe Street” and “Thalia Street”; four new streets off Beersbudge Road be named Flora Street”, “Foxglove Street”, “Heatherbell Street” and “Mayflower Street and two new streets off Woodstock Road be named “Redcar Street” “Mashona Street” and that he be requested to submit another name in lieu of “Killean Street” as there is already a street with an almost similar name in the City. (Town Improvement Committee, 25th October 1893) Thalia Street is named after the Greek Muse of comedy and poetry, Θάλεια. Thalia’s name means ‘joyous’ or ‘flourishing,’ reflecting her own continued skill in comic and poetic songs. She is often portrayed as an ivy-crowned young woman, holding a comic mask, a bugle or trumpet and something resembling a shepherd’s staff. (CANI) - Further Information - - https://classicalassociationni.wordpress.com/2020/06/14/ancient-and-mythological-street-names-in-belfast/" } , { "id": 3736, "pageID": "60086", "title": "Thames Court / Cúirt na Tamaise", "url" : "thames-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Thames Court / Cúirt na Tamaise - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3737, "pageID": "60087", "title": "Thames Street", "url" : "thames-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1872", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1872 - - - - “The application from Messrs Gamble and Shillington and Co. to name 3 new streets on their property on Falls Road as follows was granted: the street parallel to and nearest Broadway ‘Braemar Street’; the street parallel to there? [editor’s note - handwriting was very hard to decipher] and nearest to … [editor’s note - handwriting was very hard to decipher] mill? ‘Thames Street’, and the street at right angles to all these and nearest their works ‘Irwell Court’. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 17th January 1872. " } , { "id": 3738, "pageID": "60088", "title": "The Boulevard", "url" : "the-boulevard", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3740, "pageID": "60090", "title": "The Cloisters", "url" : "the-cloisters", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Cloisters Situated off University Avenue, BT7 was proposed by W Kernaghan, Halifax Property Services. It was agreed at the Health and Environmental Services Committee on Monday, 10th April, 2000." } , { "id": 3741, "pageID": "60091", "title": "The Close", "url" : "the-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3743, "pageID": "60093", "title": "The Glen", "url" : "the-glen", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3746, "pageID": "60096", "title": "The Hill", "url" : "the-hill", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3747, "pageID": "60097", "title": "The Laurels", "url" : "the-laurels", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3748, "pageID": "60098", "title": "The Mount", "url" : "the-mount", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Dr. Gibson and other residents in the Mount, Mountpottinger, with Mr. McQuoid, representing the owners of property, attended to ask that the name The Mount be preserved instead of having the property named Mountpottinger Square, North, South, East and West and Castlereagh Avenue respectively, and the deputation having retired, it was Resolved that the Council be recommended to accede to the request, and to authorise the Police Committee to have the houses numbered accordingly. (23rd October 1900).
" } , { "id": 3749, "pageID": "60099", "title": "The Straight", "url" : "the-straight", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3750, "pageID": "60100", "title": "The Village Green", "url" : "the-village-green", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3751, "pageID": "60101", "title": "The Vines", "url" : "the-vines", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3752, "pageID": "60102", "title": "The Walled Garden", "url" : "the-walled-garden", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3753, "pageID": "60103", "title": "The Willows", "url" : "the-willows", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3754, "pageID": "60104", "title": "Thiepval Avenue", "url" : "thiepval-avenue", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Thiepval Avenue - - - - BT6 - - - -Thiepval Avenue – called after the Battle of Thiepval Ridge, 26-28 September 1916.
" } , { "id": 3755, "pageID": "60106", "title": "Third Street", "url" : "third-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Third Street is a short residential street in west Belfast, located off Conway Street and running east–west between Conway Street and N Howard Street, a short distance south of the Shankill Road. It forms part of a grid of nineteenth-century streets laid out during the westward expansion of the town.
The area in which Third Street lies was developed during the first half of the nineteenth century as Belfast expanded rapidly in response to industrial growth. Housing was laid out in a regular grid, with short parallel streets running between longer north–south routes such as Conway Street and North Howard Street.
Third Street is documented by at least October 1851. A report in the Belfast News-Letter of 13 October 1851, describing severe flooding in the town, states that the inundation affected no fewer than ninety-six streets and specifically names First Street, Second Street, Third Street, and North Howard Street among the worst-affected areas. The report notes that lower floors in these streets were flooded to a depth of approximately five feet, indicating both the low-lying nature of the district and the established residential character of the streets by the mid-nineteenth century.
This reference confirms that Third Street was already laid out and inhabited by 1851, placing it firmly within Belfast’s early Victorian urban expansion. The street has remained predominantly residential in character since that time, forming part of the dense terraced housing associated with working-class districts close to the Shankill Road.
Third Street is a functional, sequential name. It reflects its position within a numbered series of parallel streets rather than commemorating a person, event, or local feature. Such numerical naming was common in rapidly developed urban districts, particularly where multiple streets were laid out at the same time.
Belfast News-Letter, 13 October 1851
Ordnance Survey of Ireland / Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, historical mapping
OSNI modern digital mapping
Belfast street directories
Local cartographic evidence
Resolved: That on the application of the owners, Messrs. R. & T. H. Dunlop, a new street on their property situate off Salisbury Avenue be named Thirlmere Gardens. (14th March 1916)
" } , { "id": 3757, "pageID": "60108", "title": "Thistle Court", "url" : "thistle-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of Mrs Henderson a new street on her property off Susan Street be named Thistle Street. (30 January 1889).
" } , { "id": 3758, "pageID": "60109", "title": "Thomas Street", "url" : "thomas-street", "intro" : "BT15; year first recorded: 1767", "content" : " - Thomas Street - - - - BT15 - - - -A short street which connects Lancaster Street with Great Georges Street. There was once a different Thomas Street nearby, now called Little Patrick Street.
" } , { "id": 3759, "pageID": "60110", "title": "Thornberry Avenue", "url" : "thornberry-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3760, "pageID": "60111", "title": "Thornberry Close", "url" : "thornberry-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3761, "pageID": "60112", "title": "Thornberry Glen", "url" : "thornberry-glen", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3764, "pageID": "60115", "title": "Thornberry Road / Bóthar Thornberry", "url" : "thornberry-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT14 - - - -Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in February 2024.
" } , { "id": 3765, "pageID": "60116", "title": "Thorndale Avenue", "url" : "thorndale-avenue", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1872", "content" : " - Thorndale Avenue - - - - BT14 - - - -...named after Thorndale, the residence of James Bruce, D.L., one of the directors of Dunvilles Distillery (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 19/02/1941).
That Mr Henry Stewart be permitted to name a new street off Duncairn Avenue running parallel to Antrim Road ‘Thorndale Avenue’, Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee, 3rd January 1872.
" } , { "id": 3766, "pageID": "60117", "title": "Thorndyke Street", "url" : "thorndyke-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1873", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1873 - - - - The Surveyor handed in the following names of streets as altered which was approved of: [the newspaper report in the Ulster Examiner and Northern Star - Tuesday 02 December 1873 provided this additional information: “As duplicate names of the following streets at present exist in the borough, the committee recommend the Council to adjust them as follows”: Milford Street, illegally named, to be called Stormount Street; Sidney Street, at Tennent Street, Sidney Street West; Hopes Court, its proper name is Hopps Court; Brook Street, Albert Bridge Road, Calvin Street; Boyds Court, at Nile Street, Nile Court; Chapel Lane, Newtownards Road, Seaford Street; Cross Street, at Hamill Street, Hamill Street Place; Donaldson's Court, Union Street, Union Street Place; Frances Street, Short Strand, Moira Street; Williams Place, Henry Street, Wensley Street. Wheelers Court, Carrick Hill, Carrick Court. Grafton Street, Templemore Street, Thorndyke Street; Church Street, Newtownards Road, Church Street East. (TIC, 19th Nov 1873). " } , { "id": 3767, "pageID": "60118", "title": "Thornely Park", "url" : "thornely-park", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 2015", "content" : " - Thornely Park - - - - BT5 - - - -Thornely Park Off Barnetts Road, BT5 JFM Thornley Ltd. The application particulars are in order and the Royal Mail has no objections to the proposed name. The proposed new name is not contained in the Council’s Streets Register and does not duplicate existing approved street names in the City. The applicant has advised that the proposed name, Thornely Park, is situated in the vicinity of parliament buildings. The name Thornely is relevant to the area as the architect who designed parliament buildings at Stormont was Sir Arnold Thornely. (People and Communities Committee, 21st April, 2015).
" } , { "id": 3768, "pageID": "60119", "title": "Thornhill Crescent", "url" : "thornhill-crescent", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Thornhill Crescent - - - - BT5 - - - -Named after Thornhill, the residence of Dr Henry Norman Barnett on Upper Newtownards Road. He was a specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine. Further biographical details are given in Knock, Knock... who was there? by Keith Haines (2014), pp. 58-66.
" } , { "id": 3769, "pageID": "60120", "title": "Thornhill Drive", "url" : "thornhill-drive", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Thornhill Drive - - - - BT5 - - - -Named after Thornhill, the residence of Dr Henry Norman Barnett on Upper Newtownards Road. He was a specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine. Further biographical details are given in Knock, Knock... who was there? by Keith Haines (2014), pp. 58-66.
Resolved that the following street names be approved…Thornhill Park and Thornhill Drive for new streets on the property of Mr Joseph McMaster off Upper Newtownards Road. (8th May 1934).
" } , { "id": 3770, "pageID": "60121", "title": "Thornhill Gardens", "url" : "thornhill-gardens", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Thornhill Gardens - - - - BT9 - - - -Situated off Marlborough Park South.
Resolved - That the name Thornhill Gardens for a new street on the property of Mr G. B. Walkington, situated Off Marlborough Park North, be approved. (18th March 1930)
" } , { "id": 3771, "pageID": "60122", "title": "Thornhill Grove", "url" : "thornhill-grove", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Thornhill Grove - - - - BT5 - - - -Named after Thornhill, the residence of Dr Henry Norman Barnett on Upper Newtownards Road. He was a specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine. Further biographical details are given in Knock, Knock... who was there? by Keith Haines (2014), pp. 58-66.
" } , { "id": 3772, "pageID": "60123", "title": "Thornhill Malone", "url" : "thornhill-malone", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Carleton believes there was a large house called Thornhill which was built in 1854-1856, it is likely Thornhill Malone takes its name from that house. " } , { "id": 3773, "pageID": "60124", "title": "Thornhill Parade", "url" : "thornhill-parade", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Thornhill Parade - - - - BT5 - - - -Named after Thornhill, the residence of Dr Henry Norman Barnett on Upper Newtownards Road. He was a specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine. Further biographical details are given in Knock, Knock... who was there? by Keith Haines (2014), pp. 58-66.
Resolved – That the name Thornhill Parade be approved for a new street off Thornhill Park on the property of Mr. Joseph McMaster; also that the name Londonderry Park be disapproved for a new street off Knock Road on the property of Mr. F. W. Campbell. (7th May 1935).
On the recommendation of the City Surveyor, the committee approved of the name of Thornhill Parade for a new street in continuation of Thornhill Parade off Barnetts Rd, the property of the Irish Sailors and Soldiers Land Trust. (8th August 1950). On the recommendation of the City surveyor and application from the Irish Sailors and Soldiers Land Trust for a name Thornhill Parade for New Street in continuation of Thornhill Parade was acceded to. (21st August 1951).
" } , { "id": 3774, "pageID": "60125", "title": "Tierney Gardens", "url" : "tierney-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3775, "pageID": "60126", "title": "Tildarg Avenue", "url" : "tildarg-avenue", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Tildarg Avenue - - - - BT11 - - - -Named after a townland in Rashee parish, Co. Antrim. Tildarg is located on high ground and contains the peak Big Collin (353m). The reason for the choice of name is unclear at present. See also Tildarg Street, BT6.
" } , { "id": 3776, "pageID": "60127", "title": "Tildarg Street", "url" : "tildarg-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Tildarg Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Named after a townland in Rashee parish, Co. Antrim. Tildarg is located on high ground and contains the peak Big Collin (353m). The reason for the choice of name is unclear at present. See also Tildarg Avenue, BT11.
Application of the owner: Mr John Elliott - a street on his property situate off Woodstock road be named Tildarg Street. Town Improvement Committee, 27th April 1898.
" } , { "id": 3777, "pageID": "60128", "title": "Tillysburn Drive", "url" : "tillysburn-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1951", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1951 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of street names for properties as undernoted: Tillysburn Park and Tillysburn Drive for New Streets at Garnerville, Hollywood Rd. for Messers A. Edgar and Sons. (17th of April 1951)" } , { "id": 3778, "pageID": "60129", "title": "Tillysburn Grove", "url" : "tillysburn-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3779, "pageID": "60130", "title": "Tillysburn Park", "url" : "tillysburn-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1951", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1951 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of street names for properties as undernoted: Tillysburn Park and Tillysburn Drive for New Streets at Garnerville, Hollywood Rd. for Messers A. Edgar and Sons. (17th of April 1951). On the advice of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the name Tillysburn Park for the street in continuation of Tillysbury Park and of the name Tillysbury Gardens for a name adjourning Tillysbury Park from Mr. James White. (18th September 1951)." } , { "id": 3780, "pageID": "60131", "title": "Timbey Park", "url" : "timbey-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1938", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1938 - - - - also that the name Timbey Park be approved for a new street off Haywood Avenue, on the property of Mr. J. H. Dowling (20th September 1938)." } , { "id": 3781, "pageID": "60132", "title": "Titania Street", "url" : "titania-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1899", "content" : " - Titania Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Along with Oberon Street, there was also Titania Street recalling Shakespeares A Midsummers Night Dream where Titania was queen of the fairies and Oberon King. The third street in this Shakespearean group is a rather odd companion to these two: Glendower Street is named after a character from a history play rather than a comedy.
That on the application of Mr Edmund Fittis two new streets on his property situate off Woodstock Road be named Oberon Street and Titania Street. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 11th January 1899.
" } , { "id": 3782, "pageID": "60133", "title": "Titanic Boulevard", "url" : "titanic-boulevard", "intro" : "Year approved: 2009", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2009 - - - - Titanic Boulevard Off Sydenham Road, BT3 was proposed by Titanic Quarter Ltd and accepted by the Health & Environmental Services Committee on 2nd December, 2009." } , { "id": 3783, "pageID": "60134", "title": "Tivoli Gardens", "url" : "tivoli-gardens", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1910", "content" : " - - -That on the application of Mr. Robert Dunlop a new street on his property situate between Cavehill Road and Ophir Gardens be named Tivoli Gardens. (18th October 1910).
" } , { "id": 3784, "pageID": "60135", "title": "Tobergill Street", "url" : "tobergill-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved that the following names for three streets off Berlin St., next to Riga St., be approved of — Tobergill St., Brussels St., Paris St. (8 October 1879)
" } , { "id": 3785, "pageID": "60136", "title": "Tokio Gardens", "url" : "tokio-gardens", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1905", "content" : " - Tokio Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - -That the application of Mr. Wm. Potter to have a new street on his property, situate off Cavehill Road, named Tokio Avenue be declined, and the street being a continuation of Victoria Gardens, the Council be recommended to have it so named. (6th September 1904).
That on the application of Mr William Potter a new street on his property, situate off Salisbury Avenue and Victoria Gardens be named Tokio Gardens. (Improvement Committee, 2nd May 1905).
" } , { "id": 3786, "pageID": "60137", "title": "Tollnamona Court", "url" : "tollnamona-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3787, "pageID": "60138", "title": "Tomb Street", "url" : "tomb-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1815", "content" : " - Tomb Street - - - - BT1 - - - -This street takes its name from David Tomb, the owner of Limekiln Dock. According to Marshall he was married to Miss Joy, and long connected with the successful house of Bateson in Belfast. He owned considerable property in the locality (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 19/02/1941). It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832.
He [David Tomb] was father of the late Henry Joy Tomb, merchant in Belfast, and of that very able lawyer and estimable man, George Tomb, QC, long assistant-barrister in County Wicklow. This most respectable name is probably one of the very oldest in Belfast. It was spelled Tom or Thom in the seventeenth century. They were concerned in the little doings of that age (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. ii, 1877, p. 174).
Tomb Street is first recorded on Masons town plan of 1815.
" } , { "id": 3788, "pageID": "60139", "title": "Toronto Street", "url" : "toronto-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Toronto Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Application of the owner: Mr Thomas Crozier, 184 Ravenhill Road two new streets situate off Ravenhill Road be named Toronto Street and Delaware Street. Minutes, TIC, 23 March 1898. There had been agreeement to the naming of Toronto Street off My Ladys Road in the TIC of June 1880.
" } , { "id": 3789, "pageID": "60140", "title": "Torr Way", "url" : "torr-way", "intro" : "BT10", "content" : " - Torr Way - - - - BT10 - - - -Named after Torr Head in the NW corner of Co. Antrim. From here the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland is just 12 miles or 19 km away across the North Channel. Torr Way forms part of the theme of Ulster headlands in this neighbourhoood of Finaghy.
- Further Information - -Torr Head, County Antrim, NI © Paul McMichael :: Geograph Britain and Ireland
" } , { "id": 3790, "pageID": "60142", "title": "Torrens Crescent", "url" : "torrens-crescent", "intro" : "BT14; year approved 1930", "content" : " - Torrens Crescent - - - - BT14 - - - -Torrens Crescent is called after David Torrens the owner of the property.
The undernoted names approved for new streets on ground off Oldpark Road the property of Messrs. McIntyre and Torrens- ...Torrens Crescent. (Improvment Committee, 30th September 1930).
" } , { "id": 3791, "pageID": "60143", "title": "Torrens Drive", "url" : "torrens-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Torrens Drive - - - - BT14 - - - -Resolved – That the following names for new streets be approved – Torrens Drive and Torrens Parade for new streets off Torrens Avenue on the property of Mr. David Torrens; ...
The Committee agreed to the request of Mr. David Torrens that the name Torrens Drive already approved for a new street off Heathfield Road be changed to Torrens Road. (27th February 1935).
At the request of Mr. David Torrens, owner of the property, it was Resolved--That the portion of Torrens Parade off Torrens Drive be renamed Torrens Drive. (23 August 1938)
" } , { "id": 3792, "pageID": "60144", "title": "Torrens Gardens", "url" : "torrens-gardens", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Torrens Gardens - - - - BT14 - - - -Torrens Gardens is called after David Torrens the owner of the property. Resolved - that the name ‘Torrens Gardens’ be approved for a new street on the property of Mr David Torrens, situated off Torrens Avenue. (IC, 10th March 1936).
" } , { "id": 3793, "pageID": "60145", "title": "Torrens Link", "url" : "torrens-link", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 2009", "content" : " - Torrens Link - - - - Year approved: 2009 - - - - Torrens Link Off Torrens Road, BT14 was proposed by the NIHE and was agreed by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on 5th August, 2009," } , { "id": 3794, "pageID": "60146", "title": "Torrens Park", "url" : "torrens-park", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 2009", "content" : " - Torrens Park - - - - Year approved: 2009 - - - - Torrens Park Off Torrens Road, BT14 was proposed by the NIHE and accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee on 5th August, 2009." } , { "id": 3795, "pageID": "60147", "title": "Torrens Road", "url" : "torrens-road", "intro" : "BT14; Year approved 1930", "content" : " - Torrens Road - - - - BT14 - - - -Torrens Road is called after David Torrens the owner of the property.
The undernoted names approved for new streets on ground off Oldpark Road the property of Messers. McIntyre and Torrens;-... ‘Torrens Road’. From the Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee. 30/09/1930.
Resolved – That the following names for new streets be approved – Torrens Drive and Torrens Parade for new streets off Torrens Avenue on the property of Mr. David Torrens; ... The Committee agreed to the request of Mr. David Torrens that the name Torrens Drive already approved for a new street off Heathfield Road be changed to Torrens Road. (27th February 1935 ).
" } , { "id": 3796, "pageID": "60148", "title": "Tower Court", "url" : "tower-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - According to historian and author Aidan Campbell Tower Street gets its name from the time it was built there was a very clear view of the tower of St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Church on the Newtownards Road. " } , { "id": 3797, "pageID": "60149", "title": "Tower Street", "url" : "tower-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1886", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1886 - - - -That Messrs J. Fraser & Son be informed that on their paying the estimated cost of the alterations, the Committee will change the name of Trevor Street into Tower Street, the street having been named Trevor Street on their application, and the name Tower Street put up.
(24 November 1886)
According to historian and author Aidan Campbell Tower Street gets its name from the time it was built there was a very clear view of the tower of St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Church on the Newtownards Road.
" } , { "id": 3798, "pageID": "60150", "title": "Townsend Street / Sráid Chríoch an Bhaile", "url" : "townsend-street", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Townsend Street / Sráid Chríoch an Bhaile - - - - BT13 - - - -In 1833 consisted only of an iron foundry and eight houses, one of which was the residence of Rev. Josias Wilson, minister of Townsend Street Presbyterian Church, built in 1833. The street took its name from being on the outskirts of the town. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall) Townsend Street named as the then end of the urban town. Mary’s Market was in Townsend Street, later became known as The Bullring. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1835-1836 with a reference to the Falls Road as an adjoining street.
The Irish language form only applies to part of the street.
" } , { "id": 3799, "pageID": "60151", "title": "Trainfield Street", "url" : "trainfield-street", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Trainfield Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Situated off Spamount Street in the New Lodge area.
Francis Lepper and his brother Charles founded the Lodge Mill, a cotton manufacturing concern in 1811, Francis built Trainfield House in 1824, and lived in it until his death in 1847*. It continued in the occupation of the Lepper family until 1866. The Rev, John Macnaughtan, M.A., minister of the Third Rosemary Street, occupied it for a year or two, until it was acquired by Joseph Bigger, chairman of the Ulster Bank, and father of the more widely known Joseph Gillis Biggar, the famous Home Rule M.P, and Parnell’s most trusted lieutenant. Joseph, M.P. retained Trainfield for some years after his fathers death, but it was eventually sold to the War Office in 1883. It is now the Headquarters of the North of Ireland District, Its name is more permanently preserved in Trainfield Street. (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 17/02/1941).
The house was named Trainfield from its proximity to a military parade ground.
" } , { "id": 3800, "pageID": "60152", "title": "Trassey Close", "url" : "trassey-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3801, "pageID": "60153", "title": "Trench Avenue", "url" : "trench-avenue", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Trench Avenue - - - - BT11 - - - -This street takes its name from Trench House which dates back at least to the mid nineteenth century and was owned by John Hamill a leading land owner at that time.
" } , { "id": 3802, "pageID": "60154", "title": "Trench Park", "url" : "trench-park", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Trench Park - - - - BT11 - - - -An advert in the Belfast News-Letter on Friday 12 June 1964 indicates the building of houses on Trench Park. This street takes its name from Trench House which dates back at least to the mid nineteenth century and was owned by John Hamill a leading land owner at that time.
Trigo Parade was called after Trigo, who own the Derby in 1929. He was owned by William Barnett. The house builder in the 1920s and 1930s, R.J. McDermott (see advert from 1938) was a keen horse racing fan and who named several streets in East Belfast after winning horses.
The Committee again considered application, dated 26th ult., from Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart, Solicitors for the Blakiston-Houston Estate Company, that new streets on the above-mentioned estate be named Grand Parade, Ardpatrick Gardens, Blenheim Drive, Trigo Parade, Cicero Gardens, Pommern Parade, Ladas Drive, Ormonde Gardens and Donovan Parade. Resolved – That with the exception of Blenheim Drive the foregoing names be approved, and in the case of Blenheim Drive Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart be requested to submit another name for the Committee’s consideration, in view of the fact that a street having the name Blenheim Street is situated in another area of the city. (22nd July 1930).
" } , { "id": 3805, "pageID": "60157", "title": "Trillick Court", "url" : "trillick-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3806, "pageID": "60158", "title": "Trillick Street", "url" : "trillick-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Read letter dated 23rd February from Mr. John G. Morrison asking on behalf of owners of property in Trillick Street to have the name of the portion of that street between Templemore Street and Lord Street changed to Daisybanks Street. Resolved – That Mr. Morrison be informed in reply that the Committee cannot see their way to approve of the name suggested, but if all the owners of property in the street will sign an application, and a suitable name be submitted, the matter will receive favourable consideration. ( 28th February 1911).
" } , { "id": 3807, "pageID": "60159", "title": "Trinity Street", "url" : "trinity-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Trinity Street was called after Trinity Church (Church of Ireland) which stood on the corner of Unity Street and Trinity Street. It was destroyed during the Belfast Blitz in 1941. Under the title Unity Street is the following: “Trinity Church – Rev Theophilus Campbell, Incumbent, residence, Mountainview”." } , { "id": 3808, "pageID": "60160", "title": "Trossachs Drive", "url" : "trossachs-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Address in a newspaper in 1974" } , { "id": 3809, "pageID": "60161", "title": "Trossachs Gardens", "url" : "trossachs-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3810, "pageID": "60162", "title": "Trossachs Park", "url" : "trossachs-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3811, "pageID": "60163", "title": "Trostan Gardens", "url" : "trostan-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Trostan (Trostán, meaning ‘pole/staff’) is a mountain in the Glens of Antrim and at 551 metres (1,808 feet) is the highest point in the county." } , { "id": 3812, "pageID": "60164", "title": "Trostan Way", "url" : "trostan-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Trostan Way “from Dunmisk to Creeve Walk Outside Municipal Boundary” 1951 Belfast Street Directory." } , { "id": 3813, "pageID": "60165", "title": "Tudor Avenue", "url" : "tudor-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3814, "pageID": "60166", "title": "Tudor Court", "url" : "tudor-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3817, "pageID": "60169", "title": "Tudor Drive", "url" : "tudor-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT6 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3818, "pageID": "60170", "title": "Tudor Grove", "url" : "tudor-grove", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Tudor Grove - - - - BT13 - - - -Resolved that Mr. James Camerons application to be allowed to name a new street off Crumlin Road, Tudor Street be granted. (7th April 1869). The Tudor Street is no longer, the street name Tudor Grove comes from it.
" } , { "id": 3819, "pageID": "60171", "title": "Tudor Place", "url" : "tudor-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT13 - - - -Resolved that Mr. James Camerons application to be allowed to name a new street off Crumlin Road, Tudor Street; be granted. (7th April 1869).
" } , { "id": 3820, "pageID": "60172", "title": "Tullagh Park / Páirc na Tulaí", "url" : "tullagh-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT11 - - - -Tullagh is a bay in County Donegal.
Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in May 2024.
" } , { "id": 3821, "pageID": "60173", "title": "Tullyard Way", "url" : "tullyard-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3822, "pageID": "60174", "title": "Tullymore Drive", "url" : "tullymore-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3823, "pageID": "60175", "title": "Tullymore Gardens / Gairdíní na Tulaí Móire", "url" : "tullymore-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT11 - - - -Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in January 2024.
" } , { "id": 3824, "pageID": "60176", "title": "Tullymore Walk / Siúlán na Tulaí Móire", "url" : "tullymore-walk", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - BT11 - - - -Dual language street sign (English and Irish) approved in April 2024.
" } , { "id": 3825, "pageID": "60178", "title": "Tweskard Lodge", "url" : "tweskard-lodge", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Tweskard Lodge - - - - BT4 - - - -There were members of the Greeves family living at Tweskard as far back as 1880. Thomas and his brother John established linen mills in Belfast in the 1860s. The Tweskard names come from the name of the estate/house where the Greeves lived, and the house in turn was named after an obsolete historic region of north Co. Antrim, centering Coleraine and including Portrush. Tweskard (also spelt Twescard and other variants) was a cantred and also a county in the Anglo-Norman era (12th-14th centuries). It was subsequently replaced by the territory known as the Route. Tweskard is an anglicised form of Ir. An Tuaisceart, the north. The name comes originally from a population group called Dál nAraide an Tuaiscirt, the northern branch of the Dál nAraide, whose main grouping was settled close to Belfast Lough in the early medieval period (MacCotter, 2008, 230-31). The choice of the name Tweskard for the house seems to imply an antiquarian interest and a connection with the area around Coleraine and Portrush.
OBITUARY. Mr. T. M. Greeves. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Thomas Malcomson Greeves, who died at his residence, Tweskard, Strandtown, on Sunday, at the age of 90. A man of wonderful business acumen, Mr. T. M. Greeves founded, along with his brother, the late Mr. John Greeves, the firm of J. & T. M. Greeves, spinners, Falls Road. The firm has been existence now for about 60 years, and Greeves’ Mill is one of the largest and best-equipped spinning mills in the North of Ireland. Mr. Greeves retired from taking an active part in the running of the mill some years ago owing his advancing age, but retained to the last his position as senior director. The business will be carried on by the sons of his brother, John Greeves, and by his own sons, Malcolm MGregor, Fergus, and Alfred. Two other sons, Ridgway and Leopold, are the head of the prosperous firm Ridgway Greeves & Co., linen manufacturers, in Ormeau Avenue. Another son, Dr. T. Greeves has a successful medical practice in London.
Mr T. M. Greeves, who was kindly and retiring, was extremely popular among a large number of friends, and was resepcted by all who had come into contact with him in the business world. He took no part in public life, but in his modest and unassuming way did much philanthropic work without making a fuss about it.
Great sympathy is felt with his wife and family in their bereavement. Northern Whig - Wednesday 3 December 1924.
- Further Information - -Thomas Jackson | Among the branches (a blog on Thomas Jackson and relatives, and some of the houses he designed. See photo of Tweskard.)
" } , { "id": 3826, "pageID": "60179", "title": "Tweskard Park", "url" : "tweskard-park", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1937", "content" : " - Tweskard Park - - - - BT4 - - - -Resolved that the name Tweskard Park be approved for a new street on the property of the executers of the late Thos. M Greeves, situated off Ballymiscaw Road. (21st September 1937).
There were members of the Greeves family living at Tweskard as far back as 1880. Thomas and his brother John established linen mills in Belfast in the 1860s. The Tweskard names come from the name of the estate/house where the Greeves lived, and the house in turn was named after an obsolete historic region of north Co. Antrim, centering Coleraine and including Portrush. Tweskard (also spelt Twescard and other variants) was a cantred and also a county in the Anglo-Norman era (12th-14th centuries). It was subsequently replaced by the territory known as the Route. Tweskard is an anglicised form of Ir. An Tuaisceart, the north. The name comes originally from a population group called Dál nAraide an Tuaiscirt, the northern branch of the Dál nAraide, whose main grouping was settled close to Belfast Lough in the early medieval period (MacCotter, 2008, 230-31). The choice of the name Tweskard for the house seems to imply an antiquarian interest and a connection with the area around Coleraine and Portrush.
OBITUARY. Mr. T. M. Greeves. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Thomas Malcomson Greeves, who died at his residence, Tweskard, Strandtown, on Sunday, at the age of 90. A man of wonderful business acumen, Mr. T. M. Greeves founded, along with his brother, the late Mr. John Greeves, the firm of J. & T. M. Greeves, spinners, Falls Road. The firm has been existence now for about 60 years, and Greeves’ Mill is one of the largest and best-equipped spinning mills in the North of Ireland. Mr. Greeves retired from taking an active part in the running of the mill some years ago owing his advancing age, but retained to the last his position as senior director. The business will be carried on by the sons of his brother, John Greeves, and by his own sons, Malcolm MGregor, Fergus, and Alfred. Two other sons, Ridgway and Leopold, are the head of the prosperous firm Ridgway Greeves & Co., linen manufacturers, in Ormeau Avenue. Another son, Dr. T. Greeves has a successful medical practice in London.
Mr T. M. Greeves, who was kindly and retiring, was extremely popular among a large number of friends, and was resepcted by all who had come into contact with him in the business world. He took no part in public life, but in his modest and unassuming way did much philanthropic work without making a fuss about it.
Great sympathy is felt with his wife and family in their bereavement. Northern Whig - Wednesday 3 December 1924.
- Further Information - -Thomas Jackson | Among the branches (a blog on Thomas Jackson and relatives, and some of the houses he designed. See photo of Tweskard.)
" } , { "id": 3827, "pageID": "60180", "title": "Tyndale Crescent", "url" : "tyndale-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Resolved that the name Tyndale Park be approved for a new street off Ballysillan Park on property under the control of Mr WF Neill. (14th June 1938). Tyndale Crescent features in the 1955 BSD descibed in this way: off Tyndale Gardens - Houses being built" } , { "id": 3828, "pageID": "60181", "title": "Tyndale Drive", "url" : "tyndale-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Resolved that the name Tyndale Park be approved for a new street off Ballysillan Park on property under the control of Mr WF Neill. (14th June 1938). Tyndale Park is listed in the following way in the 1939 Belfast Street Directory off Ballysillan Park Vacant ground. It is clear houses are being built at this time. " } , { "id": 3829, "pageID": "60182", "title": "Tyndale Gardens", "url" : "tyndale-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Resolved that the name Tyndale Park be approved for a new street off Ballysillan Park on property under the control of Mr WF Neill. (14th June 1938). Tyndale Green features in the 1955 BSD" } , { "id": 3830, "pageID": "60183", "title": "Tyndale Green", "url" : "tyndale-green", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Resolved that the name Tyndale Park be approved for a new street off Ballysillan Park on property under the control of Mr WF Neill. (14th June 1938). Tyndale Green features in the 1955 BSD at 119 Tyndale Park Houses being built " } , { "id": 3831, "pageID": "60184", "title": "Tyndale Grove", "url" : "tyndale-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Resolved that the name Tyndale Park be approved for a new street off Ballysillan Park on property under the control of Mr WF Neill. (14th June 1938). Tyndale Grove features in the 1955 BSD" } , { "id": 3832, "pageID": "60185", "title": "Tyne Street", "url" : "tyne-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1868", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1868 - - - - The committee had approved of Messrs. John Alexander & Co. Naming a new street leading from Shankhill Road to the Falls Road paralleled to Dover Street and Northumberland Street, Percy Street, also two cross streets running from Morpeth Street into said street, Kendal Street, and Tyne Street respectively.Ulster Examiner and Northern Star - Thursday 02 April 1868. " } , { "id": 3833, "pageID": "60186", "title": "Tyrone Street", "url" : "tyrone-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3836, "pageID": "60189", "title": "Ulsterville Avenue", "url" : "ulsterville-avenue", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1868", "content" : " - Ulsterville Avenue - - - - BT9 - - - -Read a letter of Mr John Ritchie of 93 Victoria Street requesting authority to name two streets at Ulsterville — the central one Ulsterville Avenue and the other Lisburn Street. Resolved — That the application of Mr Ritchie be granted, so far as regards Ulsterville Avenue only. (2 September 1868).
" } , { "id": 3837, "pageID": "60190", "title": "Ulsterville Drive", "url" : "ulsterville-drive", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1927", "content" : " - Ulsterville Drive - - - - BT9 - - - -Ulsterville Drive had previously been called Ulsterville Street.
That on the application of the owner Messers B. J..P. Stafford, a new street on their property, situate off Ulsterville Avenue be named Ulsterville Street. (2nd October 1906).
On the application of Messrs. Marshall & Montgomery, it was Resolved – That the Committee approve of the name of a street situate on Messrs. Marshall & Montgomerys property, off Ulsterville Avenue, being changed from Ulsterville Street to Ulsterville Drive. (31st May 1927)
" } , { "id": 3838, "pageID": "60191", "title": "Ulsterville Gardens", "url" : "ulsterville-gardens", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Ulsterville Gardens - - - - BT9 - - - -The owners of property: J & B Stafford requested that a new street situate off Lisburn Road be named Ulsterville Gardens IC: 30th November 1898.
" } , { "id": 3839, "pageID": "60192", "title": "Ulsterville Place", "url" : "ulsterville-place", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1899", "content" : " - Ulsterville Place - - - - BT9 - - - -Resolved - That on the application of the owners a new street on property situate off Ulsterville Avenue be named Ulsterville Place. Minutes, 25th January 1899.
" } , { "id": 3840, "pageID": "60193", "title": "Union Street", "url" : "union-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1790", "content" : " - Union Street - - - - BT1 - - - -Union Street is opposite Pipe Lane, and leads from North Street to Donegall Street. It was said to have got its name from having been first opened at the time of the Union, which can scarcely be correct, as it is called Union Street in the map of 1792 (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. i, 1877, p. 530).
The IHTA states that a 1790 map of Belfast by Hugh Smyth shows Union Street. As the word union can be used in so many contexts, the exact origin of this name is very problematic and it has remained something of a conundrum since Benns time.
According to Patton, the portion of Union Street from North Street to Little Donegall Street was opened in 1788.
" } , { "id": 3841, "pageID": "60194", "title": "Uniondale Street", "url" : "uniondale-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3842, "pageID": "60195", "title": "Unity Walk ", "url" : "unity-walk", "intro" : "Year approved: 1966", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1966 - - - - “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of Mr T. H. Dunlop to name a new street off Chichester Park North Avenue ‘Chichester Court’ and a proposal of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee of 11th May to name new streets in the Upper Library Street Redevelopment Scheme, ‘Unity Place’ and ‘Unity Walk’. “ Minutes, Improvement Committee, 21st June, 1966. " } , { "id": 3843, "pageID": "60196", "title": "University Avenue", "url" : "university-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That the application of Mr. Godfrey Ferguson, on behalf of Robt. Henderson Esq., to name the new street in continuation of University Avenue across his property University Avenue, also the new street at junction of Caledonia Street and Rugby Road Rugby Avenue be granted. (29th January 1890)
" } , { "id": 3844, "pageID": "60197", "title": "University Court", "url" : "university-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3845, "pageID": "60198", "title": "University Road", "url" : "university-road", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - University Road - - - - BT7 - - - -Read the following resolution of the Police Committee of 6th inst.:–
(Copy).
The attention of the Committee was called to the question of the naming of University Road and Malone Road, and the misapprehension that exists as to where the University Road ends and Malone Road begins, and it was
Resolved - That the Improvement Committee be asked to favourably consider the question of having this misapprehension removed, by re-naming the portion of University Road from its junction with Stranmillis Road to its connection with Malone Road - Malone Road.
Resolved - That previous to consideration of the proposal steps be taken to obtain the opinions of the owners and residents in the portion of the University Road above referred to.
(18th October 1927).
" } , { "id": 3846, "pageID": "60199", "title": "University Square", "url" : "university-square", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - University Square is featured in Henderson’s 1850 edition of the Belfast Street Directory with listing for eight separate addresses. The university received its charter in 1845 as “Queen’s College, Belfast” and opened four years later." } , { "id": 3847, "pageID": "60200", "title": "University Square Mews", "url" : "university-square-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1880 - - University Square Mews - -Resolved that the lane at the rere of University Square be named University Square Mews. (17th March 1880).
" } , { "id": 3848, "pageID": "60201", "title": "University Street", "url" : "university-street", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - University Street - - - - BT7 - - - -The university received its charter in 1845 as Queen’s College, Belfast and opened four years later. The 1854-1855 Belfast Street Directory lists Queen’s College and Rev Dr Henry President, Dr Andrews, vice-president.
Part of University Street from Botanic Avenue to Ormeau Road had been called Fitzroy Avenue before it was changed by the council. It would seem not all the residents were happy about the change as can be seen from this letter:
Names of Streets
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN WHIG
Sir - The Town Council of Belfast some time ago, very properly, I think, changed the names of some of our streets, giving one name instead of two or three, to long, connected streets. They converted Fitzroy Avenue into University Street, of which the former was a continuation, although some of the inhabitants would have preferred the old name. This was all very well; but they gave the name of Fitzroy Avenue to the street which commences at College Green and ends at Ormeau Road. This seems to me a misnomer. The word avenue means a street or ally leading to a place or house, and the word prefixed to it should designate the place or house to which it leads - thus, Botanic Avenue, leading to the Botanic Gardens, is correct. I walked to the end of the street now called Fitzroy Avenue and looked in vain for Fitzroy House or Fitzroy anything. Ormeau Avenue would not have been so much of a locus non lucendo. There is another misnomer in the new part of University Street. Over the name at the corner is a board calling the row of houses Fitzroy Crescent. These houses form no crescent I can see, but seem to be built in a straight line. Hoping the Town Council will correct these blunders. I am yours, &c, M.S. (Northern Whig - Saturday 16 May 1874).
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" } , { "id": 3850, "pageID": "60203", "title": "Upper Arthur Street", "url" : "upper-arthur-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1845 (but existed earlier as Arthur Street)", "content" : " - Upper Arthur Street - - - - BT1 - - - -Upper Arthur Street is the southward continuation of Arthur Street and takes its name from one of the five Earls of Donegall, all of whom were named Arthur Chichester. The street was recorded in 1815 simply as part of Arthur Street. In 1845 it was recorded in Corporation minutes under a separate name as Arthur Street Upper and in 1850 as Upper Arthur Street. See Arthur Street for further details of this name.
" } , { "id": 3851, "pageID": "60205", "title": "Upper Canning Street", "url" : "upper-canning-street", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Upper Canning Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Upper Canning Street was named for George Canning, famous statesman, who became Prime Minister in 1827. See Canning Street for further details.
- Further Information - -George Canning | British Prime Minister, Diplomat & Statesman | Britannica
" } , { "id": 3852, "pageID": "60206", "title": "Upper Castle Park", "url" : "upper-castle-park", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Upper Castle Park - - - - BT15 - - - -Upper Castle Park in North Belfast takes its name from its proximity to Belfast Castle which was built in 1870.
" } , { "id": 3853, "pageID": "60207", "title": "Upper Cavehill Road", "url" : "upper-cavehill-road", "intro" : "BT15", "content" : " - Upper Cavehill Road - - - - BT15 - - - -This street would appear to be developed at the start of the 1930s. The Belfast Telegraph on Thursday 17 November 1932 contains an advert: To let, Cavehill Cottage, Upper Cavehill Road: five minutes wak from Corporation bus; parlour, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, &c, - Ferguson and Son, 27 Chichester Street.
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 3854, "pageID": "60208", "title": "Upper Charleville Street", "url" : "upper-charleville-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1888", "content" : " - Upper Charleville Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of Messrs R. J. McConnell and Co. two new streets on their property be named Upper Charleville Street and Upper Glenfarne Street. (14th March 1888).
" } , { "id": 3855, "pageID": "60209", "title": "Upper Church Lane", "url" : "upper-church-lane", "intro" : "BT1; year approved: 1844", "content" : " - Upper Church Lane - - - - BT1 - - - -According to Marcus Patton in his book, Central Belfast An Historical Gazetteer, Upper Church Lane was laid out by 1819. The IHTA refers to it being named on 1 September 1844 (Belfast Corporation minutes). According to the website of St Georges Church, High Street, A group of parishioners formed themselves into a Building Committee, and with minimal support from state or Diocese, erected a chapel of ease on the site of the old Corporation Church which opened in 1816 – this became today’s St. George’s Church. Church Lane and Upper Church Lane take their name from this church.
" } , { "id": 3856, "pageID": "60210", "title": "Upper Courtyard", "url" : "upper-courtyard", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3857, "pageID": "60211", "title": "Upper Crescent", "url" : "upper-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The 1852 edition of Henderson’s Belfast Street Directory.features Crescent, Upper (Malone Road) with ten houses." } , { "id": 3858, "pageID": "60212", "title": "Upper Frank Street", "url" : "upper-frank-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - According to John J. Marshall, the street: was so named by Francis Ritchie, builder, Mountpottinger, after his son Frank. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)" } , { "id": 3859, "pageID": "60213", "title": "Upper Glenfarne Street", "url" : "upper-glenfarne-street", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Upper Glenfarne Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of Messrs R. J. McConnell and Co. two new streets on their property be named Upper Charleville Street and Upper Glenfarne Street. (14th March 1888).
That Mr Thomas Greer of 17 Lagan St be informed, in reply to his letter of 16 inst., that an application to change the name Upper Glenfarne Street to Glenfarne St, signed by all the owners and the landlord, will be favourably considered. (16 January 1889).
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" } , { "id": 3867, "pageID": "60221", "title": "Upper Meadow Street", "url" : "upper-meadow-street", "intro" : "BT15: year approved: 1881", "content" : " - Upper Meadow Street - - - - BT15 - - - -That on the application of Mr Macrory two streets off North Queen Street be named Spamount Street and Upper Meadow Street. (Town Improvement Committee, 28th July 1881).
The minutes of 26th October 1881 acknowledge Mr Edmund Macrory dedicating a piece of ground all his frontage to the New Lodge Road.
" } , { "id": 3868, "pageID": "60222", "title": "Upper Meenan Street", "url" : "upper-meenan-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3869, "pageID": "60223", "title": "Upper Mervue Street", "url" : "upper-mervue-street", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1889", "content" : " - Upper Mervue Street - - - - BT15 - - - -Like Mervue Street, named from Mervue, a house shown but unnamed on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map (1833).
That on the application of Mr R A Macrory, a new street off Duncairn Gardens be named Ilchester Street and a new street from Edlingham Street to Hallidays Road Upper Mervue Street and that Mr Macrory be requested to submit arnother name in lieu of Hans Street. (21st August 1889).
" } , { "id": 3870, "pageID": "60224", "title": "Upper Newtownards Road", "url" : "upper-newtownards-road", "intro" : "Year approved: 1899", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1899 - - - - Upper Newtownards Road Naming of Streets Letter read from Mr Henry Green dated 8th inst as to renaming of Newtownards Road and other thoroughfares. Resolved That the Council be recommended to name the street from Bridge End to the Railway Arches Newtownards Road and from the arches outwards Newtownards Road Upper, and that Mr McGowan be informed that the owners of property should submit names for the other streets referred to for the committees approval TIC: 9th August 1899" } , { "id": 3871, "pageID": "60225", "title": "Upper Queen Street", "url" : "upper-queen-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3872, "pageID": "60226", "title": "Upper Riga Street", "url" : "upper-riga-street", "intro" : "BT13; year first recorded: 1901", "content" : " - Upper Riga Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Originally part of Riga Street, the section west of Tennent Street was given a name of its own around 1901. Later it became completely separated from Riga Street, which see for the origin of the name.
Submitted application from Mr. Hugh Strain to have the name of Upper Riga Street changed to Glendivis Street and the Surveyor was instructed to report on the question. (18th October 1910).
Submitted letter, dated 26th ult., from Mr. D. P. N. McAlpine, suggesting that as the new school in Upper Riga Street has been named Glenwood Public Elementary School, the name of that street should be changed to Glenwood Parade or Glenwood Drive. Consideration of the matter was deferred. (9th December 1930).
" } , { "id": 3873, "pageID": "60227", "title": "Upper Springfield Road / Bóthar Chluanaí Uachtarach", "url" : "upper-springfield-road", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Upper Springfield Road / Bóthar Chluanaí Uachtarach - - - - BT12 - - - -Runs through many townlands from Ballymurphy to Tornagrough, high up on the slopes of Divis.
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" } , { "id": 3874, "pageID": "60228", "title": "Upper Stanfield Street", "url" : "upper-stanfield-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Stanfield Street was formerly known as River Street" } , { "id": 3875, "pageID": "60229", "title": "Upper Suffolk Road", "url" : "upper-suffolk-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “The 5th Earl of Donegal (1757-1799) in 1760 began the construction of a Georgian house overlooking the glen which was named Suffolk House”. Suffolk takes its name from Suffolk House and in turn Suffolk Road takes its name from the area. - Further Information - - https://www.planetsuffolk.com/suffolkbelfastni.htm." } , { "id": 3876, "pageID": "60230", "title": "Upper Townsend Terrace", "url" : "upper-townsend-terrace", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3879, "pageID": "60233", "title": "Upton Cottages / Iostáin Upton", "url" : "upton-cottages", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Upton Cottages / Iostáin Upton - - - - BT11 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1895 lists several addresses for Upton Cottages. Upton Cottages first appears in Belfast Street directories in 1895, when they formed the only small terrace resembling a street anywhere in West Belfast beyond the Falls Road. At that time, and for almost another 50 years, the area beyond Upton Cottages marked the start of the country, and there was very little to be found after it going up the Glen Road apart from farms and fields. Pól Deeds.
Resolved – That Messrs Kirkpatrick and White be informed, in reply to their application of 27th ultimo, that this Committee cannot see their way to approve of the names Upton Street and Upton Avenue for two new streets on their property, situate off Glen Road. (5th May 1914).
- Further Information - - https://belfastmedia.com/our-playground-was-upton-cottages-and-arizona-street/" } , { "id": 3880, "pageID": "60234", "title": "Upton Court / Cúirt Upton", "url" : "upton-court", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Upton Court / Cúirt Upton - - - - BT11 - - - -The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1895 lists several addresses for Upton Cottages. Upton Cottages first appears in Belfast Street directories in 1895, when they formed the only small terrace resembling a street anywhere in West Belfast beyond the Falls Road. At that time, and for almost another 50 years, the area beyond Upton Cottages marked the start of the country, and there was very little to be found after it going up the Glen Road apart from farms and fields. Pól Deeds.
Resolved – That Messrs Kirkpatrick and White be informed, in reply to their application of 27th ultimo, that this Committee cannot see their way to approve of the names Upton Street and Upton Avenue for two new streets on their property, situate off Glen Road. (5th May 1914).
" } , { "id": 3881, "pageID": "60235", "title": "Upton Park", "url" : "upton-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3882, "pageID": "60236", "title": "Utility Street", "url" : "utility-street", "intro" : "BT12; year first recorded: 1868", "content" : " - Utility Street - - - - BT12 - - - -Utility Street, like Utility Walk, is named from the principle of utility advocated by Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832), English philosopher and social reformer, best known as the founder of modern utilitarianism. Bentham Drive is in the same neighbourhood.
" } , { "id": 3883, "pageID": "60237", "title": "Utility Walk", "url" : "utility-walk", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Utility Walk - - - - BT12 - - - -Utility Walk, like Utility Street, is named from the principle of utility advocated by Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832), English philosopher and social reformer, best known as the founder of modern utilitarianism. Bentham Drive is in the same neighbourhood.
" } , { "id": 3884, "pageID": "60238", "title": "Valleyside Close", "url" : "valleyside-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3885, "pageID": "60239", "title": "Vancouver Drive", "url" : "vancouver-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1959", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1959 - - - -That on the application of the owner, a new street on his property situate off Cedar Avenue be named Vancouver Street. (5th February 1896).
The city surveyor reported that he had received an application from the owners of houses in the street, known as Vancouver St, to have the name of that throughfare change to Vancouver Drive on his recommendation. The committee granted the application. (30th June 1959).
" } , { "id": 3886, "pageID": "60240", "title": "Vara Drive", "url" : "vara-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3887, "pageID": "60241", "title": "Vauxhall Park", "url" : "vauxhall-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1946", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1946 - - - - Adverting to minutes of last meeting the committee considered the question of naming of new streets. …The committee also approved of the application of the Lagan Vila State Brick and Terra Cotta Works Limited for the naming of two new streets at Stranmillis, Vauxhall Park and Cricklewood Park, respectively”. (3rd December 1946)." } , { "id": 3888, "pageID": "60242", "title": "Velsheda Court", "url" : "velsheda-court", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Velsheda Court - - - - BT14 - - - -Like the older Velsheda Park, named after the yacht Velsheda, built in Gosport in 1933. It was owned by William Lawrence Stephenson, founder of the British arm of the Woolworths retail chain. Stephenson allowed the yacht to be used by racing crews. In her second season she won more than 40 races under the command of Captain Fred Mountfield. The name Velsheda comes from the first syllables of the names of Stephensons three daughters: Velma, Sheila and Daphne.
See Velsheda Park for further details.
" } , { "id": 3889, "pageID": "60243", "title": "Velsheda Park", "url" : "velsheda-park", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1937", "content" : " - Velsheda Park - - - - BT14 - - - -Named after the yacht Velsheda, built in Gosport in 1933, owned by William Lawrence Stephenson, founder of the British arm of the Woolworths retail chain. Stephenson allowed the yacht to be used by racing crews. In her second season she won more than 40 races under the command of Captain Fred Mountfield. The name Velsheda comes from elements of the names of Stephensons three daughters: Velma, Sheila and Daphne.
At the request of Mr. Malcolm McKibbin, owner of the property, it was resolved--That the name Velsheda Park be approved for a new street between Ardoyne Road and Ardglen Parade, in lieu of the name Ardglen Park previously approved. The remaining portion of the thoroughfare from Ardglen Parade to Ardglen Crescent to be known as Ardglen Park, which name had been approved previously. (Improvement Committee, Tuesday, 19th October, 1937).
" } , { "id": 3890, "pageID": "60244", "title": "Ventry Lane", "url" : "ventry-lane", "intro" : "BT2; year first recorded: 1894", "content" : " - Ventry Lane - - - - BT2 - - - -It is likely Ventry Lane and Ventry Street were named in honour of Baron Ventry who was born William Mullins, the son of Thomas Mullins, the first Baron Ventry. William Mullins played an instrumental role in getting the Act of Union through the Irish Parliament in 1800, for which his father was awarded a peerage. He succeeded to his fathers title in 1824. Baron Ventry was close to Viscount Castlereagh. He died in 1827. We surmise this reflects gratitude among some in Belfast.
This is one of a number of streets off Dublin Road which commemorate pro-Union peers. The group includes Salisbury, Ashburne, Hartington, Pakenham and Apsley.
The lane was marked unnamed on Ordnance Survey maps of 1883-4. It was named as Ventry Lane in Slaters Directory of 1894.
" } , { "id": 3891, "pageID": "60245", "title": "Ventry Street", "url" : "ventry-street", "intro" : "BT2; year first recorded: 1856", "content" : " - Ventry Street - - - - BT2 - - - -It is likely Ventry Lane and Ventry Street were named in honour of Baron Ventry who was born William Mullins, the son of Thomas Mullins, the first Baron Ventry. William Mullins played an instrumental role in getting the Act of Union through the Irish Parliament in 1800, for which his father was awarded a peerage. He succeeded to his fathers title in 1824. Baron Ventry was close to Viscount Castlereagh. He died in 1827. We surmise this reflects gratitude among some in Belfast. Ventry Street is listed in Hendersons Directory for 1856.
This is one of a number of streets off Dublin Road which commemorate pro-Union peers. The group includes Salisbury, Ashburne, Hartington, Pakenham and Apsley.
" } , { "id": 3892, "pageID": "60246", "title": "Vere Foster Walk / Siúlán Vere Foster", "url" : "vere-foster-walk", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Vere Foster Walk / Siúlán Vere Foster - - - - BT12 - - - - This names comes from the proximity of the street to Vere Foster Primary School which closed on 31/8/11. The school itself had been called after a leading educationalist and humanitarian - Vere Foster (1819–1900). - Further Information - - https://www.dib.ie/biography/foster-vere-henry-louis-a3340" } , { "id": 3893, "pageID": "60247", "title": "Verner Street", "url" : "verner-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This takes its name from Thomas Verner who was the last sovereign of the Old Corporation of Belfast from 1841–1842: The first citizen of Belfast was then referred to as the mayor of the city. During the period 1846 to 1856 Verner acted as receiver for the Donegall Estate (he was dismissed as receiver in 1855) and agent for Lord Donegall. He played a key role in seeing through the sale of Belfast. was named after Thomas Verner, Jr,, His father, Thomas, Sr,, was Collector of Excise at Belfast. His son, Thomas, Jr,, was receiver of rents for the Marquis of Donegal!, and also one of the originators of the Cavehill Railway. He was the last Sovereign of Belfast under the old regime. When the first elections of municipal corporations under the Irish Corporation Act of 1841 were held in 1842, Thomas Vemer was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the first Town Council. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall) " } , { "id": 3894, "pageID": "60248", "title": "Vernon Court", "url" : "vernon-court", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Vernon Court - - - - BT7 - - - -Resolved that John Thompson, of Great Victoria Street be permitted to name a street marked A on plan submitted off Elm Street, Donegall Pass Prospect Street and to name a street marked B adjoining(?) the end of street marked A Vernon Street. (29th September 1869). This street was named for its proximity to Vernon Street.
" } , { "id": 3895, "pageID": "60249", "title": "Vernon Street", "url" : "vernon-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1869", "content" : " - Vernon Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Resolved that John Thompson, of Great Victoria Street be permitted to name a street marked A on plan submitted off Elm Street, Donegall Pass Prospect Street and to name a street marked B adjoining(?) the end of street marked A Vernon Street. (29th September 1869). Vernon Street according to Patton was developed piecemeal between 1869 and 1887. He states: this was claimed to be one of the longest continuous terraces of brick houses in Europe.
" } , { "id": 3896, "pageID": "60250", "title": "Vicarage Street", "url" : "vicarage-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1887", "content" : " - Vicarage Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Located in East Belfast, off Albertbridge Road near the Short Strand. For most of its length, there is only pedestrian access to Vicarage Street.
Vicarage Street took its name from the nearby vicarage of Ballymacarrett Church of Ireland, a prominent parish presence on Albertbridge Road. The 1884 Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory lists Rev. Thomas W. Roe as vicar, while the 1899 edition names Rev. G. G. Mervyn, with his residence given simply as The Vicarage, Albertbridge Road. The choice of name reflected the influence of the local parish and lent a note of stability and respectability to McConnell’s new development, balancing the political and aristocratic associations of Chamberlain Street and Montrose Street.
Application of R. J. McConnell & Co. for new streets on their property off Albertbridge Road and Roundhill Street to be named Chamberlain Street, Montrose Street, Vicarage Street, and Melrose Street was considered by the Town Improvement Committee on 19 October 1887. The first three were approved, but McConnell was asked to suggest an alternative in place of Melrose Street.
Sources:
Belfast Town Improvement Committee minutes, 19 October 1887
Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory, 1884 (Rev. Thomas W. Roe, Vicar, Ballymacarrett Church of Ireland)
Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory, 1899 (Rev. G. G. Mervyn, Rector, The Vicarage, Albertbridge Road)
Gets its name from Vicinage the private residence of Thomas McCabe, watchmaker, North Street famous for his sign: Thomas McCabe, an Irish slave, licensed to deal in silver and gold. He held under a lease in perpetuity a farm of ten acres at Cross Loanings and there he resided and gave it the name Vicinage on account ot its proximity to Belfast. The Irish Slave and his son Wlliam Putnam McCabe, and their associates plotted a large part of the 98 Rebellion at Vicinage. In 1833 Vicinage house and farm were sold to Dr. Crolly, and the present St. Malachys College occupies the site of McCabes house. (John J. Marshall, Origin of Some of Belfasts Street-Names, p. 29).
Vicinage was shown on Williamson’s map of Belfast (1791). The house became a boarding house for a seminary in 1833, and later became St. Malachy’s College.
A deputation representing the owners of property in Vicinage Park attended, and objected to the change of name from Vicinage Park to Cranburn Street, and asked the Committee to approve of the name Vicinage Park; and they were informed the Committee would grant their application.
(9 March 1887)
As requested by the owners of property, your committee have named the street west of add in continuation of Cranbury Street Vicinage Park. Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 02 April 1887.
" } , { "id": 3898, "pageID": "60252", "title": "Vicinage Place", "url" : "vicinage-place", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1880", "content" : " - Vicinage Place - - - - BT14 - - - -Vicinage Place, off Antrim Road – from The Vicinage, the residence of Thomas McCabe, watchmaker and United Irishman. It is shown on Williamson’s map of Belfast (1791). … It later became St. Malachy’s College. Paul Tempan.
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee 26 May 1880 indicate the naming of this street.
" } , { "id": 3899, "pageID": "60253", "title": "Victor Place", "url" : "victor-place", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Victor Place - - - - BT6 - - - -That on the application of the owner Messers T. Dixon and Sons a new street on their property between Shamrock Street and Swift Street be named Victor Street. (Improvement Committee, 26th October 1892).
In view of its location close to Glentoran Place and to the site of the Coates familys house called Glentoran, it seems likely that Victor Place is named after Victor Coates, who founded Glentoran Football Club in 1882, or his grandfather, also Victor, who founded Lagan Foundry in 1799 with John Young. See also Glentoran Place.
- Further Information - -https://historyhubulster.co.uk/tag/victor-coates/
" } , { "id": 3900, "pageID": "60254", "title": "Victoria Avenue", "url" : "victoria-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -It is likely this street is named after Queen Victoria.
Application read from Mr. Brice McIlroy to have a new street less than 50 feet in width named Victoria Avenue, and referred to the Surveyors. (23rd October 1900).
" } , { "id": 3901, "pageID": "60255", "title": "Victoria Barracks", "url" : "victoria-barracks", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - named after Queen Victoria. " } , { "id": 3902, "pageID": "60256", "title": "Victoria Close", "url" : "victoria-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Victoria Close Off Victoria Road, BT4 was proposed by Fairbuild Homes (NI Ltd). “The applicant for Victoria Close has advised that this name is associated with the local geography and history of the area”. (Minutes of the Health and Environmental Services Committee, 2nd October, 2013). The street name was approved at this meeting." } , { "id": 3903, "pageID": "60257", "title": "Victoria Court", "url" : "victoria-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - named after Queen Victoria. " } , { "id": 3904, "pageID": "60258", "title": "Victoria Drive", "url" : "victoria-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1960", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1960 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of McFarland Brothers Limited to name a proposed street on their development at Victoria Rd, Victoria Drive. (29th November 1960). The minutes of the Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 18 June 1968 indicate acceptance of the naming of Victoria Drive “in continuation of the thoroughfare of that name”. The proposal was made by Mr N. Black." } , { "id": 3905, "pageID": "60259", "title": "Victoria Gardens", "url" : "victoria-gardens", "intro" : "year approved: 1904", "content" : " - - -A deputation of owners of property in Chichester Park attended and asked the Committee to approve of the name Salisbury Avenue for continuation of Kenbella Avenue to Old Cavehill Road, and after consideration the Committee decided to name the entire street Kenbella Avenue.
Mr. Potter attended with the above deputation and asked that the name Victoria Gardens be approved of for street off Cavehill Road, and was informed that the Committee could not grant his application as there are similar names in a different part of the City, the street also being too narrow, and he was requested to submit another name. (3rd December 1901).
That Messrs W.M. Carson and Co., on behalf of memorialists, be informed that this Committee regret they cannot see their way to approve of the name Victoria Gardens for the street between Charnwood Gardens and Inverary Avenue, and request that another name be submitted therefore. (17th December 1901).
That on the application of the owner, Mr. William Potter, a new street on his property situate off Cavehill Road be named Victoria Gardens. (13th September 1904).
The street was called after Queen Victoria.
" } , { "id": 3906, "pageID": "60260", "title": "Victoria Parade", "url" : "victoria-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1962", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1962 - - - - This street was named after Queen Victoria. The city surveyor submitted a minute of the housing Committee of 14th November requesting approval of the names, ”Duncaine”, “Queens parade” and “Victoria Parade” for new streets in the vicinity of the Multi Storey block of flats at the Carlisle Development Scheme. The committee acceded to the request. (Tuesday 7th August 1962). " } , { "id": 3907, "pageID": "60261", "title": "Victoria Square", "url" : "victoria-square", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved that the Council be recommended to alter the name Police Square to Victoria Square, and that it extend from Victoria St. to Montgomery St. (3 September 1879)
Like many other streets in Belfast bearing the name Victoria this was called after Queen Victoria.
" } , { "id": 3908, "pageID": "60262", "title": "Victoria Street", "url" : "victoria-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1839, but existed earlier under other names", "content" : " - Victoria Street - - - - BT1 - - - -When Belfast was little more than a village, this street was known as Cow Lane. Later, as the town developed, it grew into a small street named Mary Street. On the south side of High Street it occupied the site of Forest Lane and Weighhouse Lane, and finally, when Great Edward Street was widened, that name was discarded and Victoria Street continued up to Cromac Square. The Town Commissioners had about completed this fine thoroughfare at the time of the visit of the Queen and Prince Albert in 1849, so with loyal promptitude they named it Victoria Street. The spaces secured by the reclamation of the two docks were named Queens Square and Albert Square. (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall).
Victoria Street (lower end) was Cow Lane, along which cattle were drove to Points Fields at the end of Corporation Street, the drovers were known as Cow Wallopers.
The name Victoria Street is first recorded in Martins Directory, 1839. It was the first of many Belfast streets to be named after Queen Victoria, who ascended to the throne 2 years earlier in 1837.
Submitted: Memorial from owners and occupiers of property in Great Edward Street and Cromac Street, which streets are now being widened under the Act of 1911, asking to have the name Great Edward Street cancelled and Victoria Street continued to Cromac Square.
The subject having been considered, it was
Resolved. That the name Great Edward Street be changed to Victoria Street, which name will apply as far as Cromac Square and Hamilton Street. (8th June 1915). [This represents an extension of Victoria Street, not the introduction of the name.]
The Town Clerk reported the receipt of memorials from rate-payers in Cromac Street, protesting against the change in the name of a portion of that street, between May Street and Hamilton Street, to Victoria Street. Also, that a letter had been received from Messrs. W. G. Twinem & Co., forwarding an account for the sum of £16.17.0, which amount they stated they would lose in stationery and printing in consequence of the change made in the name of the street.
A deputation representing rate-payers in Cromac Street attended, in support of the memorial protesting against the change of the name of the portion of the street referred to; and Mr. Comery and Mr. Allen, having explained the views of the deputation, the Chairman intimated that the subject would receive further consideration, and the deputation retired.
Councillor Twaddell gave notice that he would move a resolution at next meeting to the effect that the name Cromac Street shall apply from May Street to Ormeau Avenue as heretofore. (17th August 1915).
Moved by Councillor Twaddell Seconded by Councillor Macartney, and Resolved: That the Council be recommended to rescind so much of their resolution of 1st July 1915 as adopted the following resolution passed by this Committee on the 8th June, 1915. Submitted memorial from owners and occupiers of property in Great Edward Street and Cromac Street, which streets are now being widened under the Act of 1911, asking to have the name Great Edward Street cancelled and Victoria Street continued to Cromac Square, and the subject having been considered, it was. Resolved: That the name Great Edward Street be changed to Victoria Street, which name will apply as far as Cromac Square and Hamilton Street. (31st August 1915).
The Town Clerk reported that the reference in this Committee’s Minutes of 31st August last, relative to the changing of the names of Great Edward Street and portion of Cromac Street, had been deleted by the Council at their meeting on the 1st inst., and referred back to the Committee for reconsideration.
Councillor Atkinson gave notice that he would move resolutions at next meeting to the effect that the name of Great Edward Street and the portion of Cromac Street between May Street and Cromac Square be changed to Victoria Street. (12th October 1915).
Moved by Councillor Atkinson, Seconded by Councillor Macartney, and Resolved: That the Council be recommended to rescind so much of their resolution of 1st July 1915 as adopted the following resolution passed by this Committee on the 8th June, 1915: Submitted a memorial from owners and occupiers of property in Sgt. Edward Street and Cromac Street, which streets are now being widened under the Act of 1911, asking to have the name Sgt. Edward Street cancelled and Victoria Street extended to Cromac Square; and the subject having been considered, it was Resolved: That the name ‘Sgt. Edward Street’ be changed to ‘Victoria Street,’ which name will apply as far as Cromac Square and Hamilton Street.
The signatures to a memorial presented to the Council at their meeting on 1st Sept. last by a deputation of occupiers of property in Cromac Street, protesting against the name of portion of that street being changed to Victoria Street, were read. Moved by Councillor Atkinson. Seconded by Councillor Macartney That subject to the Council adopting the foregoing recommendation, the names of Sgt. Edward Street and the portion of Cromac Street between May Street and the northern side of Cromac Square be changed to Victoria Street. (26th October 1915).
" } , { "id": 3909, "pageID": "60263", "title": "Vidor Court", "url" : "vidor-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -
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" } , { "id": 3910, "pageID": "60264", "title": "Vidor Gardens", "url" : "vidor-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1960", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1960 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of Burns of Ferran Limited to name a new street on their property situated off Victoria Rd. Vidor Gardens. (28th June 1960)." } , { "id": 3911, "pageID": "60265", "title": "Violet Street", "url" : "violet-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owner, Mr. Edward Hughes, two new streets situate off Springfield Road leading to Cavendish Street, be named Crocus Street and Violet Street, and that he be requested to submit another name instead of St. Paul Street, as there is a St. Paul Street in another part of the City. (28th January 1891).
The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1892 contains a small number of addresses of people living in Violet Street indicating this street was probably built around 1891.
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" } , { "id": 3921, "pageID": "60275", "title": "Virginia Way", "url" : "virginia-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -The application of Mr John Thompson of Great Victoria Street to name 3 new streets off Donegall Pass Virginia Street, Elm Street and Auburn Street was granted. (14 October 1868). The name Virginia Street is no longer in use, instead there is Virginia Way. The original Virginia Street was laid out between 1863 and 1873. This was demolished and partly built over by Virginia Way. (Patton, p324).
" } , { "id": 3922, "pageID": "60276", "title": "Vistula Street", "url" : "vistula-street", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Vistula Street - - - - BT13 - - - -There is a reference to twelve houses in Vistula Street for John McAuley in a report on the Improvement Committee carried in the Belfast News-Letter - Wednesday 02 March 1881.
" } , { "id": 3923, "pageID": "60277", "title": "Vulcan Court / Cúirt Bholcáin", "url" : "vulcan-court", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Vulcan Court / Cúirt Bholcáin - - - - BT5 - - - -
See Vulcan Street for origin of name.
" } , { "id": 3924, "pageID": "60278", "title": "Vulcan Gardens / Gairdíní Bholcáin", "url" : "vulcan-gardens", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Vulcan Gardens / Gairdíní Bholcáin - - - - BT5 - - - -See Vulcan Street for origin of this name.
" } , { "id": 3925, "pageID": "60279", "title": "Vulcan Link / Lúb Bholcáin", "url" : "vulcan-link", "intro" : "BT5", "content" : " - Vulcan Link / Lúb Bholcáin - - - - BT5 - - - -See Vulcan Street for origin of this name.
" } , { "id": 3926, "pageID": "60280", "title": "Vulcan Street / Sráid Bholcáin", "url" : "vulcan-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1881", "content" : " - Vulcan Street / Sráid Bholcáin - - - - BT5 - - - -Probably refers to one or both of the nearby foundries. The first, established in 1783, is marked as New Foundry on James Williamsons 1791 map of Belfast. The second is the Mountpottinger Foundry, established in 1868 (IHTA xvii, map 5). Vulcan is the Roman deity of fire, volcanoes and metalworking, depicted as a smith.
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee 28 December 1881 indicate the naming of three new streets off Mountpottinger road Vulcan, Sheriff and Chemical streets.
" } , { "id": 3927, "pageID": "60281", "title": "Walker Court", "url" : "walker-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3928, "pageID": "60282", "title": "Wall Street", "url" : "wall-street", "intro" : "First appears: 1835-1836 (MBD)", "content" : " - - First appears: 1835-1836 (MBD) - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3929, "pageID": "60283", "title": "Wallasey Park", "url" : "wallasey-park", "intro" : "BT14, year approved: 1936", "content" : " - Wallasey Park - - - - BT14 - - - -According to Hugh Daly, the author of a history of Cliftonville Golf Club, Sir William Frederick Neill (1889-1960) an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician. He was Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1946 to 1949 and MP for North Belfast from 1945 to 1950. Neill bought land on which Cliftonville Club club had 18 holes leaving the club with just the land leased from the Belfast Water Commissioners and thus becoming a 9 hole golf club. Neill built Joanmount housing estate on it which he named after his daughter Joan. Daly wrote: There is a legacy of the 18-hole golf course - nearly all the streets that were built near or on the land sold by Cliftonville Golf Club were named after prestigious golf courses. I assume that this was part of the sale agreement between Sir William and Cliftonville Golf Club. Daly included a table with this information: Sunningdale: Sunningdale Golf Club Berkshire, England; Meyrick: Meyrick Park Golf Club Dorset, England; Coombe Hill: Coombe Hill Golf Club Surrey, England; Prestwick: Prestwick Golf Club Ayrshire, Scotland; Wallasey: Wallasey Golf Club Wirral, England; Formby: Formby Golf Club; Hoylake: Royal Liverpool Golf Club Liverpool, England Hoylake, England. Resolved - That the following names for new street be approved: Hoylake Park, Formby Park, Wallasey Park and Prestwick Drive, for new streets off Oldpark Road on the property of Mr. W. Neill. (IC, 20th January 1936).
- Further information - -Street Name | Golf Club | Golf Club Address | Year Established |
Sunningdale | Sunningdale Golf Club | Berkshire, England | 1901 |
Meyrick | Meyrick Park Golf Club | Dorset, England | 1894 |
Coombe Hill | Coombe Hill Golf Club | Surrey, England | 1911 |
Prestwick | Prestwick Golf Club | Ayrshire, Scotland | 1851 |
Wallasey | Wallasey Golf Club | Wirral, England | 1891 |
Formby | Formby Golf Club | Liverpool, England | 1884 |
Hoylake | Royal Liverpool Golf Club | Hoylake, England | 1869 |
(source: Hugh Daly)
" } , { "id": 3930, "pageID": "60284", "title": "Walmer Street", "url" : "walmer-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1891", "content" : " - Walmer Street - - - - Year approved: 1891 - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs H. and J. Martin a new street on their property siutate off Deramore Avenue be named Walmer Street. (Improvement Committee, 21st October 1891).
The Marquess of Dufferin and Ava was appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports with the official residence as Walmer in Kent - in 1891. A very symbolically important honour within the UK. This prestigious appointment is recognised in the naming of several streets off the Ormeau Road.
- Further Information - -https://cinqueports.org/history/lord-warden-officials/list-of-lord-wardens/
" } , { "id": 3931, "pageID": "60285", "title": "Walnut Court", "url" : "walnut-court", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Walnut Court - - - - BT7 - - - -Resolved that the application of Mr. R. W. Jones for liberty to name a new street off Donegall Pass Walnut Street be granted provided there is no other street of that name. (2nd December 1868).
There is a cluster of streets off Donegall Pass which were named after trees: Elm Street, Oak Way, Pine Way, Walnut Street/Court/Mews.
" } , { "id": 3932, "pageID": "60286", "title": "Walnut Mews", "url" : "walnut-mews", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Walnut Mews - - - - BT7 - - - -Resolved that the application of Mr. R. W. Jones for liberty to name a new street off Donegall Pass Walnut Street be granted provided there is no other street of that name. (2nd December 1868).
There is a cluster of streets off Donegall Pass which were named after trees: Elm Street, Oak Way, Pine Way, Walnut Street/Court/Mews.
" } , { "id": 3933, "pageID": "60287", "title": "Walnut Street", "url" : "walnut-street", "intro" : "BT7; year approved: 1868", "content" : " - Walnut Street - - - - Year approved: 1868 - - - -Resolved that the application of Mr. R. W. Jones for liberty to name a new street off Donegall Pass Walnut Street be granted provided there is no other street of that name. (2nd December 1868). According to Patton, the original Walnut Street was developed between 1868 and 1874 and ran only to Ormeau Street and terminated at Cromac Lodge.
There is a cluster of streets off Donegall Pass which were named after trees: Elm Street, Oak Way, Pine Way, Walnut Street/Court/Mews.
" } , { "id": 3934, "pageID": "60288", "title": "Wandsworth Court", "url" : "wandsworth-court", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Wandsworth Court - - - - BT4 - - - -The name Wandsworth House first appears in the Belfast Newsletter on Saturday 24 June 1865. The name Wandsworth begins to appear in the 1870 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Wandsworth streets like several other streets In Belfast are called after the local Big House.
" } , { "id": 3935, "pageID": "60289", "title": "Wandsworth Crescent", "url" : "wandsworth-crescent", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1922", "content" : " - Wandsworth Crescent - - - - BT4 - - - -The name Wandsworth House first appears in the Belfast Newsletter on Saturday 24 June 1865. The name Wandsworth begins to appear in the 1870 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Wandsworth streets like so many streets are called after the local Big House.
The Surveyor submitted the following names for new streets on the Wandsworth Road side of the Corporation’s Housing Scheme:
Campbell Park Avenue – Wandsworth Parade
Ardgreenan Gardens – Ardgreenan Place, Wandsworth Crescent, Wandsworth Place and Ardgreenan Crescent
Resolved: That the names be approved. (14th February 1922).
" } , { "id": 3936, "pageID": "60290", "title": "Wandsworth Drive", "url" : "wandsworth-drive", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Wandsworth Drive - - - - BT4 - - - -The name Wandsworth House first appears in the Belfast Newsletter on Saturday 24 June 1865. The name Wandsworth begins to appear in the 1870 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Wandsworth streets like so many streets are called after the local Big House.
On the application of the owners of property it was Resolved – That the name of a street from Belmont Road to Circular Road be changed from Wandsworth Road to Wandsworth Drive. (21st August 1928)
" } , { "id": 3937, "pageID": "60291", "title": "Wandsworth Gardens", "url" : "wandsworth-gardens", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Wandsworth Gardens - - - - BT4 - - - -The name Wandsworth House first appears in the Belfast Newsletter on Saturday 24 June 1865. The name Wandsworth begins to appear in the 1870 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Wandsworth streets like so many streets are called after the local Big House.
An application was submitted from Mr. R.O. Templeton to name a street off Belmont Road, Wandsworth Drive, and it was resolved: That he be informed that the Committee do not consider the name Drive suitable but are prepared to approve of the street to be known as Wandsworth Gardens. (13th September 1921)
" } , { "id": 3938, "pageID": "60292", "title": "Wandsworth Parade", "url" : "wandsworth-parade", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1922", "content" : " - Wandsworth Parade - - - - BT4 - - - -The name Wandsworth House first appears in the Belfast Newsletter on Saturday 24 June 1865. The name Wandsworth begins to appear in the 1870 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Wandsworth streets like so many streets are called after the local Big House.
The Surveyor submitted the following names for new streets on the Wandsworth Road side of the Corporation’s Housing Scheme:
Campbell Park Avenue – Wandsworth Parade
Ardgreenan Gardens – Ardgreenan Place, Wandsworth Crescent, Wandsworth Place and Ardgreenan Crescent
Resolved: That the names be approved. (14th February 1922).
" } , { "id": 3939, "pageID": "60293", "title": "Wandsworth Place", "url" : "wandsworth-place", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1922", "content" : " - Wandsworth Place - - - - BT4 - - - - The name Wandsworth House first appears in the Belfast Newsletter on Saturday 24 June 1865. The name Wandsworth begins to appear in the 1870 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Wandsworth streets like so many streets are called after the local Big House. " } , { "id": 3940, "pageID": "60294", "title": "Wandsworth Road", "url" : "wandsworth-road", "intro" : "BT4; first appears: 1899 (BPUD) ", "content" : " - Wandsworth Road - - - - First appears: 1899 BPUD - - - - The name Wandsworth House first appears in the Belfast Newsletter on Saturday 24 June 1865. The name Wandsworth begins to appear in the 1870 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory. It is likely the Wandsworth streets like so many streets are called after the local Big House. " } , { "id": 3941, "pageID": "60295", "title": "Wansbeck Street", "url" : "wansbeck-street", "intro" : "BT9; year first recorded: 1899 ", "content" : " - Wansbeck Street - - - - BT9 - - - -Wansbeck Street is situated off Lockview Road in Stranmillis. It first appears in the BPU Directory for 1899.
That on the application of Mr Saml. [Samuel] Gelston, for the owner Mr H. K. Vaughan, a new street on his property situate off Strandmillis Road be named Wansbeck Street. (27th April 1898).
A report in the Irish News and Belfast Morning News on Thursday 28 April 1898 refers to Wansbeck Street in a different location on the north side of the city:
On the application of the owners a new street off Crumlin Road named Wansbeck Street... The explanation for this discrepancy is unclear at present.
" } , { "id": 3942, "pageID": "60296", "title": "Waring Street", "url" : "waring-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1701", "content" : " - Waring Street - - - - BT1 - - - -Waring Street derived its name from the Waring family, the great merchants and tanners of the seventeenth century, whose place of business it was. It was sometimes called Broad Street; on other occasions both names are used, as if each end had a separate title, but Waring Street was more general; the other has long been extinct (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. i, 1877, p. 528).
Under the name Broad Street it is mentioned as early as 1619 ((PRONI, D271/1: Notes of an Agreement re plot of land, Broad Street, Belfast, between Arthur, Lord Chichester, Baron of Belfast and George Theaker, [Belfast] dated 1 Aug. 1619).
Thomas Waring, second son of John Waring, of Toome, County Antrim, settled in Belfast, where he carried on the tanning business, prior to 1643, as he was sworn in and admitted to the roll of Freemen on September 14 of that year. He must have been a man of good standing, as he was Sovereign, in the years 1652, 1655 and 1656. His son, William Waring, in 1670 acquired four half-burgage shares. The supposed family residence is shown, on Phillipss map of 1685 as the largest building, except the Castle, in the town, situate nearly opposite the site of the Ulster Bank.... William Waring died a wealthy man, having acquired a considerable amount of property in Broad Street and Skipper Lane. The most notable building in Waring Street is the Ulster Bank Head Office, built in 1859, their earlier office being a couple of doors from the Commercial Buildings (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/02/1941).
- Further Information - -Lower part of Waring Street, Store Lane. Ink and watercolour, James Moore MD, 1854.
Exchange Auction Rooms, McCoy and Sons. Photo by A R Hogg, 1912.
https://www.craigavonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/rev/clendinningwaringstown.php
" } , { "id": 3943, "pageID": "60297", "title": "Warren Grove", "url" : "warren-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3947, "pageID": "60301", "title": "Waterloo Gardens", "url" : "waterloo-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1898 - - - -Application of the owners a new street on their property situate off Antrim Road, Minutes, TIC, 28th September 1898. Named after the Battle of Waterloo (1815).
" } , { "id": 3948, "pageID": "60302", "title": "Waterloo Park", "url" : "waterloo-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1934", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1934 - - - - Named after the Battle of Waterloo. The city surveyor reported that pursuant the Minute of the 28th ult. Mr Robert McIntyre had submitted alternative names for new streets in the Belfast Castle estates as follows: Waterloo Park, Waterloo Park South, Waterloo Park North, Downview Park and Downview Park South. The committee, on the recommendation of the city surveyor, approved of these names...(11th September 1934). On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the following street names were approved: Innisfayle Park (Continuation of) and Waterloo Park (Continuation of) for Messrs JH Barton and Sons. (25th October 1955)." } , { "id": 3949, "pageID": "60303", "title": "Waterloo Park North", "url" : "waterloo-park-north", "intro" : "Year approved: 1934", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1934 - - - - Named after the Battle of Waterloo (1815). The city surveyor reported that pursuant the Minute of the 28th ult. Mr Robert McIntyre had submitted alternative names for new streets in the Belfast Castle estates as follows: Waterloo Park, Waterloo Park South, Waterloo Park North, Downview Park and Downview Park South. The committee, on the recommendation of the city surveyor, approved of these names...(11th September 1934)." } , { "id": 3950, "pageID": "60304", "title": "Waterloo Park South", "url" : "waterloo-park-south", "intro" : "Year approved: 1934", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1934 - - - - Named after the Battle of Waterloo (1815). The city surveyor reported that pursuant the Minute of the 28th ult. Mr Robert McIntyre had submitted alternative names for new streets in the Belfast Castle estates as follows: Waterloo Park, Waterloo Park South, Waterloo Park North, Downview Park and Downview Park South. The committee, on the recommendation of the city surveyor, approved of these names...(11th September 1934)." } , { "id": 3951, "pageID": "60305", "title": "Watermouth Crescent / Corrán Bhéal na hAbhann", "url" : "watermouth-crescent", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Watermouth Crescent / Corrán Bhéal na hAbhann - - - - BT12 - - - -Probably named after Watermouth Castle, a country house in North Devon, England. This is supported by the presence of Clovelly Street nearby, named after another place in North Devon.
The Irish language form only applies to part of the street.
Unfortunately, the official Irish version of the name fails to recognise Watermouth as a place-name and translates the elements piecemeal, when the name would be better left untranslated.
- Further Information - - " } , { "id": 3952, "pageID": "60306", "title": "Waterville Street", "url" : "waterville-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Waterville Street - - - - BT13 - - - -On application of the owners, your Committee have changed the names of ‘Dingle street’ to ‘Waterville street’, and of ‘St Ives Gardens’ to ‘Sandymount street’. Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee, 28th July 1897.
That on the application of the Owners, the name of the portion of Bombay Street, from Kashmir Road to Waterville Street — be named Waterville Street. (17th September 1907).
" } , { "id": 3953, "pageID": "60307", "title": "Watt Street", "url" : "watt-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Watt Street - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved - That the name Watt Street be approved for a new street on the property of Mr. J. S. Scott, off Ravenhill Avenue. (1st April 1930).
This street was close to Ampere Court which in turn is likely this to have been named owing to its proximity to an electrical engineering works: Hugh J Scott Co. Ltd. called Volt Works in 1902 on the OSNI Historical Third Edition (1900 - 1907) map. It became Thrige-Scott and was then bought over by the electrical engineers ABB. .
" } , { "id": 3954, "pageID": "60308", "title": "Wauchope Court", "url" : "wauchope-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Wauchope Court - - - - BT12 - - - -Wauchope Court recalls the earlier Wauchope Street, which was in the same neighbourhood before redevelopment.
Wauchope is a place-name found in at least three locations in the lowlands of Scotland. It is also a Scottish surname, which has several variants such as Walkup. It is likely that the original Wauchope is the hamlet in the Scottish Borders near Southdean. Wauchope House was demolished in 1932. Wauchope Forest is an extensive area of forestry in this area. Wauchope in Dumfries and Galloway and Wauchope in Midlothian may have been so named because they were on lands belonging to the Wauchope family. Wauchope is also a town in New South Wales in Australia.
However, the date of the street name points very strongly to the commemoration of Major-General Andrew Gilbert Wauchope (1846–1899), a Scottish-born British Army officer and commander of the Highland Brigade during the Second Boer War.
Wauchope was killed in action on 11 December 1899 at the Battle of Magersfontein, one of the most serious British defeats of the war. Leading his men forward at dawn, he was fatally wounded in the opening moments of the engagement. His death was widely reported across the United Kingdom and Ireland, where newspapers portrayed him as a brave and gallant officer, and it came to symbolise the human cost of the conflict.
The Battle of Magersfontein, together with the defeats at Stormberg and Colenso, formed what became known as Black Week (10–15 December 1899), a period of acute national shock. Belfast newspapers followed these events closely, and public awareness of the war was intense.
By January 1900, when Wauchope Street was named, it is likely that:
• Wauchope’s death was recent, dramatic, and widely known
• Belfast had strong military and imperial connections, with local regiments actively serving in South Africa
• Street naming provided a permanent, everyday form of commemoration
The naming of Wauchope Street alongside nearby Symons Street — almost certainly commemorating General Sir William Penn Symons, killed at Talana Hill in October 1899 — strongly suggests a deliberate paired act of memorialisation by the Martin Estate Co. Ltd. Together, the names appear to embed contemporary Boer War memory into the urban fabric of a new residential development.
That on the application of the owners the Martin Estate Co Ltd 2 new streets on their property off Roden Street be named ‘Symons Street’ and ‘Wauchope Street’. TIC:10th January 1900.
" } , { "id": 3955, "pageID": "60309", "title": "Waveney Avenue", "url" : "waveney-avenue", "intro" : "Year approved: 1952", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1952 - - - - “On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the following street names submitted by the estate Superintendent for streets off Donegal Park Ave: Waveney Ave, Waveney Park, Waveney Drive, Waveney Grove, Fairhill Park, Fairhill Way. Castle Gardens (continuation). (22nd January 1952)." } , { "id": 3956, "pageID": "60310", "title": "Waveney Drive", "url" : "waveney-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1952", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1952 - - - - “On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the following street names submitted by the estate Superintendent for streets off Donegal Park Ave: Waveney Ave, Waveney Park, Waveney Drive, Waveney Grove, Fairhill Park, Fairhill Way. Castle Gardens (continuation). (22nd January 1952)." } , { "id": 3957, "pageID": "60311", "title": "Waveney Grove", "url" : "waveney-grove", "intro" : "Year approved: 1952", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1952 - - - - “On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the following street names submitted by the estate Superintendent for streets off Donegal Park Ave: Waveney Ave, Waveney Park, Waveney Drive, Waveney Grove, Fairhill Park, Fairhill Way. Castle Gardens (continuation). (22nd January 1952)." } , { "id": 3958, "pageID": "60312", "title": "Waveney Heights", "url" : "waveney-heights", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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Resolved that on the application of the owner, Mr J. D. Dunlop, new streets on his property situate off Castlereagh Road be named ‘Glenvarnock Street’, ‘Lambourne Street’, Wayland Street and ‘Quinton Street’ and that he be requested to submit another name instead of Brenda Street, as there is already a street of almost similar name in the city. Town Improvement Committee: 31st January 1900.
" } , { "id": 3961, "pageID": "60315", "title": "Wayside Close", "url" : "wayside-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3962, "pageID": "60316", "title": "Weavershill Court", "url" : "weavershill-court", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Weavershill Court - - - - BT14 - - - -This street gets its name from the fact that Ligoniel was a mill village. Weavershill Court is close to where the Mountain Flax Spinning Mill was formerly located.
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" } , { "id": 3963, "pageID": "60317", "title": "Weavershill Mews", "url" : "weavershill-mews", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Weavershill Mews - - - - BT14 - - - -This street gets its name from the fact that Ligoniel was a mill village. Weavershill Mews is close to where the Mountain Flax Spinning Mill was formerly located.
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" } , { "id": 3964, "pageID": "60318", "title": "Weavershill Road", "url" : "weavershill-road", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Weavershill Road - - - - BT14 - - - -Gets its name from the fact that Ligoniel was a mill village. Weavershill Road is close to where the Mountain Flax Spinning Mill was formerly located.
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" } , { "id": 3965, "pageID": "60319", "title": "Weavershill Square", "url" : "weavershill-square", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Weavershill Square - - - - BT14 - - - -Gets its name from the fact that Ligoniel was a mill village. Weavershill Square is close to where the Mountain Flax Spinning Mill was formerly located.
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" } , { "id": 3966, "pageID": "60320", "title": "Weavershill Walk", "url" : "weavershill-walk", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Weavershill Walk - - - - BT14 - - - -This street gets its name from the fact that Ligoniel was a mill village. Weavershill Walk is close to where the Mountain Flax Spinning Mill was formerly located.
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" } , { "id": 3967, "pageID": "60321", "title": "Wedderburn Avenue", "url" : "wedderburn-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3969, "pageID": "60323", "title": "Well Place", "url" : "well-place", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3970, "pageID": "60324", "title": "Welland Street", "url" : "welland-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That Messrs. Thomas Dixon & Sons be informed the Committee approve of the names of Ribble Street and Welland Street for their two new streets near Connswater Street, but request them to propose other names than Den Street, Esh Street, and Orwell Street, as those three names would conflict with existing street names. (2nd September 1885)
" } , { "id": 3971, "pageID": "60325", "title": "Wellesley Avenue", "url" : "wellesley-avenue", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1869", "content" : " - Wellesley Avenue - - - - BT9 - - - -Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, (1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852) was a soldier and Tory politician statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures in his time. He was twice prime minister of the United Kingdom. He is among the commanders who won and ended the Napoleonic war when the coalition defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. His grandfather, Richard Colley, adopted the surname Wesley, upon inheriting the estates of Mornington and Dangan in Co. Meath on the death of his cousin, Garret Wesley. This spelling was used for two generations, but Arthurs generation adopted the spelling Wellesley, which had been the family name anciently, as far back as the Norman era. This Anglo-Irish family had its roots in Somerset (the name being derived from the cathedral city of Wells) and had come to Ireland in the late 13th century.
Wellesley Avenue first appeared as a new street in 1867 and the name was approved 1869, originally spelt Wellesly Avenue (BCM, IHTA xvii, 39).
- Further Information - - https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/arthur-wellesley-1st-duke-of-wellington" } , { "id": 3972, "pageID": "60326", "title": "Wellington Court", "url" : "wellington-court", "intro" : "BT1", "content" : " - Wellington Court - - - - BT1 - - - -This is a building off Wellington Street.
Named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852), a soldier and Tory politician statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures in his time. He was twice prime minister of the United Kingdom. He is among the commanders who won and ended the Napoleonic war when the coalition defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
The Dukes peerage title comes from the market town of Wellington, Somerset, but his connection with the place is tenuous, to say the least, and he only visited it once. He acquired both the borough and manor of Wellington in 1812, but leased the borough back to the townspeople. He was made Duke of Wellington two years later. However, the purchase was managed by his elder brother, Richard Wellesley, 2nd Earl of Mornington, as Arthur was still abroad on military campaigns, and even when he did retire from the army, politics took over and his base was in London, so he never got to use the manor of Wellington as his country seat.
- Further Information - -https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/arthur-wellesley-1st-duke-of-wellington
" } , { "id": 3973, "pageID": "60327", "title": "Wellington Lane", "url" : "wellington-lane", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Wellington Lane - - - - BT9 - - - -Located off Eglantine Avenue.
Named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852), a soldier and Tory politician statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures in his time. He was twice prime minister of the United Kingdom. He is among the commanders who won and ended the Napoleonic war when the coalition defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
The Dukes peerage title comes from the market town of Wellington, Somerset, but his connection with the place is tenuous, to say the least, and he only visited it once. He acquired both the borough and manor of Wellington in 1812, but leased the borough back to the townspeople. He was made Duke of Wellington two years later. However, the purchase was managed by his elder brother, Richard Wellesley, 2nd Earl of Mornington, as Arthur was still abroad on military campaigns, and even when he did retire from the army, politics took over and his base was in London, so he never got to use the manor of Wellington as his country seat.
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" } , { "id": 3974, "pageID": "60328", "title": "Wellington Park", "url" : "wellington-park", "intro" : "BT9; year first recorded: 1855", "content" : " - Wellington Park - - - - BT9 - - - -Named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852), a soldier and Tory politician statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures in his time. He was twice prime minister of the United Kingdom. He is among the commanders who won and ended the Napoleonic war when the coalition defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
The Dukes peerage title comes from the market town of Wellington, Somerset, but his connection with the place is tenuous, to say the least, and he only visited it once. He acquired both the borough and manor of Wellington in 1812, but leased the borough back to the townspeople. He was made Duke of Wellington two years later. However, the purchase was managed by his elder brother, Richard Wellesley, 2nd Earl of Mornington, as Arthur was still abroad on military campaigns, and even when he did retire from the army, politics took over and his base was in London, so he never got to use the manor of Wellington as his country seat.
- Further Information - - https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/arthur-wellesley-1st-duke-of-wellington" } , { "id": 3975, "pageID": "60329", "title": "Wellington Park Avenue", "url" : "wellington-park-avenue", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1885", "content" : " - Wellington Park Avenue - - - - BT9 - - - -A secondary street-name derived from Wellington Park, onto which this street joins. See Wellington Park for the origin of this name.
The application of Mr James Bradbury to have the name Cheltenham Street changed to Wellington Park Avenue be granted. (TIC 22nd July 1885).
" } , { "id": 3976, "pageID": "60330", "title": "Wellington Park Mews", "url" : "wellington-park-mews", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Wellington Park Mews - - - - BT9 - - - -A secondary street-name derived from Wellington Park, onto which this street joins. See Wellington Park for the origin of this name.
" } , { "id": 3977, "pageID": "60331", "title": "Wellington Park Terrace", "url" : "wellington-park-terrace", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Wellington Park Terrace - - - - BT9 - - - -A secondary street-name derived from Wellington Park, onto which this street joins. See Wellington Park for the origin of this name.
" } , { "id": 3978, "pageID": "60332", "title": "Wellington Place", "url" : "wellington-place", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1822", "content" : " - Wellington Place - - - - BT1 - - - -This street was originally known as South Parade before being renamed Wellington Place after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852), a soldier and Tory politician statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures in his time. He was twice prime minister of the United Kingdom. He is among the commanders who won and ended the Napoleonic war when the coalition defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
The Dukes peerage title comes from the market town of Wellington, Somerset, but his connection with the place is tenuous, to say the least, and he only visited it once. He acquired both the borough and manor of Wellington in 1812, but leased the borough back to the townspeople. He was made Duke of Wellington two years later. However, the purchase was managed by his elder brother, Richard Wellesley, 2nd Earl of Mornington, as Arthur was still abroad on military campaigns, and even when he did retire from the army, politics took over and his base was in London, so he never got to use the manor of Wellington as his country seat.
Included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832.
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" } , { "id": 3979, "pageID": "60333", "title": "Wellington Street", "url" : "wellington-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1816", "content" : " - Wellington Street - - - - BT1 - - - -Named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852), a soldier and Tory politician statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures in his time. He was twice prime minister of the United Kingdom. He is among the commanders who won and ended the Napoleonic war when the coalition defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
The Dukes peerage title comes from the market town of Wellington, Somerset, but his connection with the place is tenuous, to say the least, and he only visited it once. He acquired both the borough and manor of Wellington in 1812, but leased the borough back to the townspeople. He was made Duke of Wellington two years later. However, the purchase was managed by his elder brother, Richard Wellesley, 2nd Earl of Mornington, as Arthur was still abroad on military campaigns, and even when he did retire from the army, politics took over and his base was in London, so he never got to use the manor of Wellington as his country seat.
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" } , { "id": 3980, "pageID": "60334", "title": "Wellwood Avenue", "url" : "wellwood-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3982, "pageID": "60336", "title": "Wellwood Street", "url" : "wellwood-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street gets its name from Wellwood House, the residence of Mrs. Smith in 1852. There were only a few blocks of houses built on Great Victoria Street at that time. (John J. Marshall). Wellwood Street in parts had previously been called Wellwood Place and William's Place. " } , { "id": 3983, "pageID": "60337", "title": "Welsh Street", "url" : "welsh-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3984, "pageID": "60338", "title": "Wesley Street", "url" : "wesley-street", "intro" : "BT12; year first recorded: 1856", "content" : " - Wesley Street - - - - BT12 - - - -Wesley Place is featured in the 1854-1855 Belfast Street Directory. It contains this listing: Wesleyan Methodist Meeting house – ministers, Rev. Mr McCoy, and Rev. Mr Huston. This would seem to indicate the street takes its name from this Methodist building. Wesley Street appears in Hendersons Directory, 1856. It is now much shorter than originally as it has been built on. There are no longer any properties which have this, meaning that it no longer appears on Royal Mail Postcode Finder and other listings.
" } , { "id": 3985, "pageID": "60339", "title": "West Bank Close", "url" : "west-bank-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 3989, "pageID": "60343", "title": "West Circular Close", "url" : "west-circular-close", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - West Circular Close Off West Circular Road was proposed by Hagan Homes Ltd and this was accepted as the street name at the Health and Environmental Services Committee on1st August, 2012." } , { "id": 3990, "pageID": "60344", "title": "West Circular Crescent", "url" : "west-circular-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The committee were informed that on 15th June the housing (Clearance and redevelopment) Committee had approved of the under noted street names subject to the concurrence of this committee: Norfolk Rd, Norfolk Way, Norglen Gardens, Norglen Drive, Norglen Rd, Norglen Parade, Norglen Grove, Norglen Crescent, West Circular Crescent. Approved. (Tuesday, 4th October 1960)." } , { "id": 3991, "pageID": "60345", "title": "West Circular Road", "url" : "west-circular-road", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - West Circular Road - - - - BT13 - - - -The Surveyor asked instructions regarding the naming of the portions of the new road hitherto known as Western District Road, and it was. Resolved – That the portion of the road between Antrim Road and Crumlin Road, as and when completed, be named North Circular Road and the portion between Ballygomartin Road and Lisburn Road, as and when completed, be named West Circular Road, the portion between Crumlin Road and Ballygomartin Road having already been named Twaddell Avenue. (5th May 1925)
" } , { "id": 3992, "pageID": "60346", "title": "Westbourne Street", "url" : "westbourne-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Westbourne Street appears for the first time in The Belfast Directory for 1887. The street was either named afrer Westbourne Presbyterian Church which had been called after Charles Westbourne Henderson or the street also called after Charles Westbourne Henderson. The site for Westbourne Presbyterian Church was donated by the James Alexander Henderson J.P of Norwood Tower. (Source, History of Westbourne in church files held by the Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland). " } , { "id": 3993, "pageID": "60347", "title": "Westcott Street", "url" : "westcott-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Westcott Street had previously been called Brook Street. " } , { "id": 3994, "pageID": "60348", "title": "Westhill Way / Bealach an Chnoic Thiar", "url" : "westhill-way", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Westhill Way / Bealach an Chnoic Thiar - - - - BT12 - - - - Further to minute of 3rd October last the Deputy City surveyor submitted an application from the Estate superintendent requesting this committee to approve of the under noted names for new throughfares on Corporation property situated off Whiterock Road and Springfield Rd: Ballymurphy Road, Ballymurphy Crescent, Ballymurphy Parade, Whitecliff Crescent, Whitecliff Parade, Whitecliff Drive, Glenalina Green, Glenalina Pass, Glenalina Road, Glenalina Crescent, Glenalina Gardens, Divismore Crescent, Westhill Way, Rock Grove, Westview Pass. On the recommendation of the deputy city surveyor, the committee approved of the names as outlined above. (14th November 1950). " } , { "id": 3995, "pageID": "60349", "title": "Westland Cottages", "url" : "westland-cottages", "intro" : "Year approved: 2003", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2003 - - - - The name Westland Cottages Off Westland Road was put forward by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and agreed by the Health and Environmental Services Committee, on Monday, 11th August, 2003. " } , { "id": 3996, "pageID": "60350", "title": "Westland Drive", "url" : "westland-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved – That on the application of the owners, Messrs. R. J. McConnell and Co., two new streets on their property, situate off Westland Road, be named Westland Drive and Westland Gardens. (29th August 1911).
" } , { "id": 3997, "pageID": "60351", "title": "Westland Gardens", "url" : "westland-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved – That on the application of the owners, Messrs. R. J. McConnell and Co., two new streets on their property, situate off Westland Road, be named Westland Drive and Westland Gardens. (29th August 1911).
" } , { "id": 3998, "pageID": "60352", "title": "Westland Road", "url" : "westland-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Westland Road was originally Barley Mill Lane. " } , { "id": 3999, "pageID": "60353", "title": "Westland Way", "url" : "westland-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4003, "pageID": "60357", "title": "Weston Drive", "url" : "weston-drive", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1930", "content" : " - Weston Drive - - - - BT9 - - - -Resolved – That the name Weston Drive be approved for a new street off Stockman’s Lane, on the property of Mr. Malcolm McKibbin. (22nd July 1930).
" } , { "id": 4004, "pageID": "60358", "title": "Westrock Court / Cúirt na Carraige Thiar", "url" : "westrock-court", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Westrock Court / Cúirt na Carraige Thiar - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4006, "pageID": "60360", "title": "Westrock Drive / Céide na Carraige Thiar", "url" : "westrock-drive", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1949", "content" : " - Westrock Drive / Céide na Carraige Thiar - - - - BT12 - - - - Submitted extract from the minutes of the Housing Committee of 28th ultimo requesting this Committee to approve of the thoroughfares on the Whiterock Extension Site being named Westrock Drive, Westrock Gardens, and Westrock Parade. The Committee authorised the The City Surveyor to have the thoroughfares named accordingly. (Improvement Committee, 18th October 1949)." } , { "id": 4007, "pageID": "60361", "title": "Westrock Gardens / Gairdíní na Carraige Thiar ", "url" : "westrock-gardens", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Westrock Gardens / Gairdíní na Carraige Thiar - - - - BT12 - - - - Submitted extract from the minutes of the Housing Committee of 28th ultimo requesting this Committee to approve of the thoroughfares on the Whiterock Extension Site being named Westrock Drive, Westrock Gardens, and Westrock Parade. The Committee authorised the The City Surveyor to have the thoroughfares named accordingly. (Improvement Committee, 18th October 1949)." } , { "id": 4008, "pageID": "60362", "title": "Westrock Green / Faiche na Carraige Thiar", "url" : "westrock-green", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Westrock Green / Faiche na Carraige Thiar - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4011, "pageID": "60365", "title": "Westrock Parade / Paráid na Carraige Thiar", "url" : "westrock-parade", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1949", "content" : " - Westrock Parade / Paráid na Carraige Thiar - - - - BT12 - - - - Submitted extract from the minutes of the Housing Committee of 28th ultimo requesting this Committee to approve of the thoroughfares on the Whiterock Extension Site being named Westrock Drive, Westrock Gardens, and Westrock Parade. The Committee authorised the The City Surveyor to have the thoroughfares named accordingly. (Improvement Committee, 18th October 1949)." } , { "id": 4012, "pageID": "60366", "title": "Westrock Park / Páirc na Carraige Thiar", "url" : "westrock-park", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Westrock Park / Páirc na Carraige Thiar - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4016, "pageID": "60370", "title": "Westtrock Drive", "url" : "westtrock-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4017, "pageID": "60371", "title": "Westview Pass / Slí Radharc an Iarthair", "url" : "westview-pass", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Westview Pass / Slí Radharc an Iarthair - - - - BT12 - - - - Further to minute of 3rd October last the Deputy City surveyor submitted an application from the Estate superintendent requesting this committee to approve of the under noted names for new throughfares on Corporation property situated off Whiterock Road and Springfield Rd: Ballymurphy Road, Ballymurphy Crescent, Ballymurphy Parade, Whitecliff Crescent, Whitecliff Parade, Whitecliff Drive, Glenalina Green, Glenalina Pass, Glenalina Road, Glenalina Crescent, Glenalina Gardens, Divismore Crescent, Westhill Way, Rock Grove, Westview Pass. On the recommendation of the deputy city surveyor, the committee approved of the names as outlined above. (14th November 1950). " } , { "id": 4018, "pageID": "60372", "title": "Westway Crescent / Wastairt Bowe (Ulster Scots)", "url" : "westway-crescent", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Westway Crescent / Wastairt Bowe (Ulster Scots) - - - - BT13 - - - - On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved of the naming of new streets as follows. Lyndhurst estate for R Mullen and Company Limited - Westway Crescent and Westway Gardens. (Continuation of.) (27th November 1962)" } , { "id": 4019, "pageID": "60373", "title": "Westway Drive", "url" : "westway-drive", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Westway Drive - - - - BT13 - - - -Parts of Westway Drive had previously been called Glencairn Drive and Salisbury Drive.
The City Surveyor recommended that with a view to avoiding confusion, Salisbury Drive be re-named Glencairn Drive, and it was Resolved – That the recommendation be adopted. (17th April 1928)
Adverting to this Committees minute of last meeting, it was reported that the residents in the thoroughfare originally known as Salisbury Drive, the name of which the Committee proposed to change to Glencairn Drive, would be agreeable to the name Westway Drive, and it was Resolved – That the Drive be named Westway Drive. (12th June 1928).
Adverting to this Committee’s minute of last meeting relative to the change of name of the thoroughfare Glencairn Drive to Westway Drive, Councillor Macartney intimated that a number of residents in this thoroughfare were desirous that it should be known as Westbury Drive, but the Committee could not see their way to agree to the proposal. (26th June 1928).
26th June 1928.
" } , { "id": 4020, "pageID": "60374", "title": "Westway Gardens", "url" : "westway-gardens", "intro" : "Year approved: 1953", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1953 - - - - “On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application of Messers R Mullen and Co Limited for the naming as Westway Gardens of a new street off Westway Drive”. (10th November 1953). On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of R. Mullan and Co. Ltd. to name new streets on their property, at Ballygomartin, as follows: Lyndhurst Park (continuation of), Lyndhurst Parade (continuation of), Westway Gardens (continuation of), Westway Park, and Lyndhurst Close. (5th November 1957). On the recommendation of the assistant city surveyor, the committee approved of the naming of new streets as follows: Lyndhurst estate for R Mullen and Company Limited - Westway Crescent and Westway Gardens. (Continuation of.) (27th November 1962)" } , { "id": 4021, "pageID": "60375", "title": "Westway Grove", "url" : "westway-grove", "intro" : "Year approved: 1959", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1959 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of proposals of ...R. Mullan and Company Limited to name 2 new streets at their property at Lyndhurst Drive, Westway Parade and Westway Grove. (15th December 1959)." } , { "id": 4022, "pageID": "60376", "title": "Westway Hill", "url" : "westway-hill", "intro" : "Year approved: 2003", "content" : " - - Year approved: 2003 - - - - The Health and Environmental Services Committee, on Monday, 9th June, 2003 approved the undernoted applications for the naming of streets: Westway Hill Off Westway Crescent for R & A Developments Ltd. " } , { "id": 4023, "pageID": "60377", "title": "Westway Parade", "url" : "westway-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1959", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1959 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of proposals of ...R. Mullan and Company Limited to name 2 new streets at their property at Lyndhurst Drive, Westway Parade and Westway Grove. (15th December 1959)." } , { "id": 4024, "pageID": "60378", "title": "Westway Park", "url" : "westway-park", "intro" : "Year approved: 1957", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1957 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of a proposal of R. Mullan and Co. Ltd. to name new streets on their property, at Ballygomartin, as follows: Lyndhurst Park (continuation of), Lyndhurst Parade (continuation of), Westway Gardens (continuation of), Westway Park, and Lyndhurst Close. (5th November 1957)." } , { "id": 4025, "pageID": "60379", "title": "Wheatfield Court", "url" : "wheatfield-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The street takes its name from a large residence which stood there. When George Benn wrote The History of the Town of Belfast in 1823 he recorded the residents of two 'country seats' in the Ballysillan area and named the principal country residence as Wheatfield, the home of James Blair. Pigot's Directory of 1824 also names the owner of Wheatfield as James Blair. Nelson McCausland blog. - Further Information - - http://ballysillan.blogspot.com/2014/05/wheatfield-house-1.html" } , { "id": 4026, "pageID": "60380", "title": "Wheatfield Crescent", "url" : "wheatfield-crescent", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - Wheatfield Crescent - - - - BT14 - - - -The street takes its name from a large residence which stood there. When George Benn wrote The History of the Town of Belfast in 1823 he recorded the residents of two country seats in the Ballysillan area and named the principal country residence as Wheatfield, the home of James Blair. Pigots Directory of 1824 also names the owner of Wheatfield as James Blair. Nelson McCausland blog.
Resolved – That the name Wheatfield Crescent be approved for a new street off Crumlin Road on the property of Mr. Walter Miskimmin. (5th November 1935).
- Further Information - - http://ballysillan.blogspot.com/2014/05/wheatfield-house-1.html" } , { "id": 4027, "pageID": "60381", "title": "Wheatfield Drive", "url" : "wheatfield-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1966", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1966 - - - - The street takes its name from a large residence which stood there. When George Benn wrote The History of the Town of Belfast in 1823 he recorded the residents of two 'country seats' in the Ballysillan area and named the principal country residence as Wheatfield, the home of James Blair. Pigot's Directory of 1824 also names the owner of Wheatfield as James Blair. Nelson McCausland blog. “On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of a proposal of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee to name a new street on their property at Ardoyne Road, ‘Wheatfield Drive’ “ Minutes, Improvement Committee, 15th February 1966. - Further Information - - http://ballysillan.blogspot.com/2014/05/wheatfield-house-1.html" } , { "id": 4028, "pageID": "60382", "title": "Wheatfield Gardens", "url" : "wheatfield-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -The street takes its name from a large residence which stood there. When George Benn wrote The History of the Town of Belfast in 1823 he recorded the residents of two country seats in the Ballysillan area and named the principal country residence as Wheatfield, the home of James Blair. Pigots Directory of 1824 also names the owner of Wheatfield as James Blair. Nelson McCausland blog.
That Messrs Taggart Bros be informed in reply to their application that the Committee cannot approve of the name ‘Wheatfield Street’ for the new street on property situate off Crumlin Road, and that they be requested to submit another name therefor. (24th April 1899).
- Further Information - - http://ballysillan.blogspot.com/2014/05/wheatfield-house-1.html" } , { "id": 4029, "pageID": "60383", "title": "Whincroft Road", "url" : "whincroft-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4031, "pageID": "60385", "title": "White Brae", "url" : "white-brae", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - White Brae - - - - BT14 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4032, "pageID": "60386", "title": "Whitecliff Crescent / Corrán na Binne Báine", "url" : "whitecliff-crescent", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Whitecliff Crescent / Corrán na Binne Báine - - - - BT12 - - - -Whitecliff probably refers to the same limestone crag on Divis which gives name to Whiterock.
Further to minute of 3rd October last the Deputy City surveyor submitted an application from the Estate superintendent requesting this committee to approve of the under noted names for new throughfares on Corporation property situated off Whiterock Road and Springfield Rd: Ballymurphy Road, Ballymurphy Crescent, Ballymurphy Parade, Whitecliff Crescent, Whitecliff Parade, Whitecliff Drive, Glenalina Green, Glenalina Pass, Glenalina Rd, Glenalina Crescent, Glenalina Gardens, Divismore Crescent, Westhill Way, Rock Grove, Westview Pass. On the recommendation of the deputy city surveyor, the committee approved of the names as outlined above. (14th November 1950).
" } , { "id": 4033, "pageID": "60387", "title": "Whitecliff Drive / Céide na Binne Báine", "url" : "whitecliff-drive", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Whitecliff Drive / Céide na Binne Báine - - - - BT12 - - - -Whitecliff probably refers to the same limestone crag on Divis which gives name to Whiterock.
Further to minute of 3rd October last the Deputy City surveyor submitted an application from the Estate superintendent requesting this committee to approve of the under noted names for new throughfares on Corporation property situated off Whiterock Road and Springfield Rd: Ballymurphy Road, Ballymurphy Crescent, Ballymurphy Parade, Whitecliff Crescent, Whitecliff Parade, Whitecliff Drive, Glenalina Green, Glenalina Pass, Glenalina Rd, Glenalina Crescent, Glenalina Gardens, Divismore Crescent, Westhill Way, Rock Grove, Westview Pass. On the recommendation of the deputy city surveyor, the committee approved of the names as outlined above. (14th November 1950).
" } , { "id": 4034, "pageID": "60388", "title": "Whitecliff Parade / Paráid na Binne Báine", "url" : "whitecliff-parade", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1950", "content" : " - Whitecliff Parade / Paráid na Binne Báine - - - - BT12 - - - -Whitecliff probably refers to the same limestone crag on Divis which gives name to Whiterock.
Further to minute of 3rd October last the Deputy City surveyor submitted an application from the Estate superintendent requesting this committee to approve of the under noted names for new throughfares on Corporation property situated off Whiterock Road and Springfield Rd: Ballymurphy Road, Ballymurphy Crescent, Ballymurphy Parade, Whitecliff Crescent, Whitecliff Parade, Whitecliff Drive, Glenalina Green, Glenalina Pass, Glenalina Rd, Glenalina Crescent, Glenalina Gardens, Divismore Crescent, Westhill Way, Rock Grove, Westview Pass. On the recommendation of the deputy city surveyor, the committee approved of the names as outlined above. (14th November 1950).
" } , { "id": 4035, "pageID": "60389", "title": "Whitehall Gardens", "url" : "whitehall-gardens", "intro" : "BT7; Year approved: 1898", "content" : " - Whitehall Gardens - - - - Year approved: 1898 - - - -This street was named from Whitehall a residence on the Ormeau Road. (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/02/41).
Application of Mr James McBurney Agent for the owners, a new street off Ormeau Road be named Whitehall Gardens Minutes, Town Improvements Committee, 1st June 1898.
" } , { "id": 4036, "pageID": "60390", "title": "Whitehall Mews", "url" : "whitehall-mews", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Whitehall Mews - - - - BT7 - - - -This street was named from Whitehall a residence on the Ormeau Road (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/02/41).
" } , { "id": 4037, "pageID": "60391", "title": "Whitehall Parade", "url" : "whitehall-parade", "intro" : "Year approved: 1900", "content" : " - Whitehall Parade - - - - BT7 - - - -This street was named from Whitehall a residence on the Ormeau Road. (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/02/41).
Resolved that on the application of the owners Messrs R. J. McConnell & Co. a new street on their property situate off Ormeau Road be named Whitehall Parade. Town Improvements Committee, 31st January 1900.
That Messrs A. J. McConnell & Co. be informed in reply to their application to name a new street on their property situate off Ormeau Road Whitehall Drive, that the Committee cannot accede to the application but would approve of the name Whitehall Street. (7th October 1902).
Whiterock gets its name from a limestone crag on the slopes of Divis.
" } , { "id": 4039, "pageID": "60393", "title": "Whiterock Crescent / Corrán na Carraige Báine", "url" : "whiterock-crescent", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Whiterock Crescent / Corrán na Carraige Báine - - - - BT12 - - - -Whiterock gets its name from a limestone crag on the slopes of Divis.
Submitted resolution of 19th ult., of the Housing Committee, approving of the following names suggested by this Committee for new streets on the Whiterock Road Housing Site:– Whiterock Gardens, Whiterock Parade, Whiterock Drive, Whiterock Crescent, and Brittons Drive. (30th June 1925).
" } , { "id": 4040, "pageID": "60394", "title": "Whiterock Drive", "url" : "whiterock-drive", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Whiterock Drive - - - - BT12 - - - -Whiterock gets its name from a limestone crag on the slopes of Divis.
Submitted resolution of 19th ult., of the Housing Committee, approving of the following names suggested by this Committee for new streets on the Whiterock Road Housing Site:– Whiterock Gardens, Whiterock Parade, Whiterock Drive, Whiterock Crescent, and Brittons Drive. (30th June 1925).
" } , { "id": 4041, "pageID": "60395", "title": "Whiterock Gardens", "url" : "whiterock-gardens", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Whiterock Gardens - - - - BT12 - - - -Whiterock gets its name from a limestone crag on the slopes of Divis.
Submitted resolution of 19th ult., of the Housing Committee, approving of the following names suggested by this Committee for new streets on the Whiterock Road Housing Site:– Whiterock Gardens, Whiterock Parade, Whiterock Drive, Whiterock Crescent, and Brittons Drive. (30th June 1925).
" } , { "id": 4042, "pageID": "60396", "title": "Whiterock Grove / Garrán na Carraige Báine", "url" : "whiterock-grove", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Whiterock Grove / Garrán na Carraige Báine - - - - BT12 - - - -Whiterock gets its name from a limestone crag on the slopes of Divis.
" } , { "id": 4043, "pageID": "60397", "title": "Whiterock Parade / Paráid na Carraige Báine", "url" : "whiterock-parade", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Whiterock Parade / Paráid na Carraige Báine - - - - BT12 - - - -Whiterock gets its name from a limestone crag on the slopes of Divis.
Submitted resolution of 19th ult., of the Housing Committee, approving of the following names suggested by this Committee for new streets on the Whiterock Road Housing Site:– Whiterock Gardens, Whiterock Parade, Whiterock Drive, Whiterock Crescent, and Brittons Drive. (30th June 1925).
" } , { "id": 4044, "pageID": "60398", "title": "Whiterock Road / Bóthar na Carraige Báine", "url" : "whiterock-road", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Whiterock Road / Bóthar na Carraige Báine - - - - BT12 - - - -Whiterock gets its name from a limestone crag on the slopes of Divis.
From the Belfast News-Letter – Monday 31 January 1853. Whiterock Road – OSNI (1846-1862) The second edition of the Ordnance Survey 6 Map (1846-1862) indicates White Rock New Road. There was also White Rock Bleach Green. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877 lists several addresses for Whiterock Road. William Sinclair was a local landowner who owned the Glenalina Bleaching greens in the 1860s. Clearly an important local figure in the area as part of what is now the Whiterock Road was originally Sinclair’s Loanen. (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 11th August, 2015).
" } , { "id": 4045, "pageID": "60399", "title": "Whitewell Grove", "url" : "whitewell-grove", "intro" : "BT36; year approved: 2019", "content" : " - Whitewell Grove - - - - BT36 - - - -Rolston Architects have proposed Whitewell Grove as their first choice and Whitewell Manor and Whitewell Park as the second and third choice, as the new development will be accessed from Whitewell Road. Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, May 2019.
Street Names on Housing Sites
Read the following resolution of the Housing Committee of 29th ult.:
Street Names
The City Surveyor suggested, for the approval of the Committee, the names Whitewell Parade, Whitewell Crescent, and Whitewell Drive for the new streets on the Whitewell Housing Site.
He also submitted suggested names for the new streets on the Skegoneil Site as follows: Glandore Drive, Glandore Parade, and Skegoneil Drive.
Resolved — That the names now submitted by the City Surveyor be approved of and the Improvement Committee recommended to adopt them accordingly.
Resolved — That the recommendation of the Housing Committee be adopted. (11th March 1924).
Whitewell Housing Site
Street Names
The Surveyor submitted the names Whitewell Gardens, Whitewell Drive, and Whitewell Parade which had been suggested by the Housing Committee for the new streets on the Whitewell Site.
Resolved: That the names be approved. (3rd June 1924)
" } , { "id": 4046, "pageID": "60400", "title": "Whitla Street", "url" : "whitla-street", "intro" : "BT15; year first recorded: 1856", "content" : " - Whitla Street - - - - BT15 - - - -This street gets it name owing to the connection with the Harbour extensions and improvements in 1854-55. It was named after Valentine Whitla, chairman of the Harbour Board, 1847-53 (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/02/41). Whitla was also a linen merchant. He lived at Ben Eadan, built for him in 1849. See Ben Eden Avenue, etc. Despite the rarity of the name, he was not closely related to William Whitla, the renowned physician.
" } , { "id": 4047, "pageID": "60401", "title": "Wigton Street", "url" : "wigton-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1879", "content" : " - Wigton Street - - - - BT13 - - - -Resolved that the streets near Percy Street as described in Mr Alexanders letter be named Wigton Street, Crosby Street, Penrith Street, Lorton Street and Forsythe Street. (12th March 1879).
" } , { "id": 4048, "pageID": "60402", "title": "Wildflower Way", "url" : "wildflower-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4050, "pageID": "60404", "title": "Wilgar Street", "url" : "wilgar-street", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1902", "content" : " - Wilgar Street - - - - BT4 - - - -That on the application of the owners of property a new Street off Dundela Avenue be named Wilgar Street ... (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 4th March 1902). The street had previously been called Nursery View.
" } , { "id": 4051, "pageID": "60405", "title": "Willesden Park", "url" : "willesden-park", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1929", "content" : " - Willesden Park - - - - BT9 - - - -The City Surveyor submitted application from the Laganvale Estate Brick and Terra Cotta Works Ltd., requesting the Committee to approve of the names Belvedere Park and Willesden Park, for new streets on their property situated off Sharman Road, but in view of the width of these streets the Committee could not see their way to approve of the names suggested. (11th December 1928)
The City Surveyor submitted application, received on 17th inst., signed by Mr. Isaac Poots and Mr. R. Magowan, for this Committees approval to a new street off Sharman Road being named Willesden Parade. In view of the fact that the application was not made by the owners of the ground, the Committee could not see their way to approve of the name. (20th December 1928)
The Lagan Vale Estate Brick and Terra Cotta Works, Ltd., under dated of the 21st inst., applied to the Committee for reconsideration of their decision regarding the names Belvedere Park and Willesden Park, which were proposed for two new streets off Sharman Road, and the Committee, having reconsidered their decision, acceded to the Companys request and approved of the names stated. (23rd January 1929)
" } , { "id": 4052, "pageID": "60406", "title": "William Alexander Park", "url" : "william-alexander-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street name features in newspapers from 1952 onwards and is listed in the 1955 Belfast Street Directory. Surmise: was the street called after the solicitor William Alexander? " } , { "id": 4053, "pageID": "60407", "title": "William Street", "url" : "william-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - William Street is developed by 1791 according to Patton. It is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1835-1836 with a reference to Church Street as an adjoining street." } , { "id": 4054, "pageID": "60408", "title": "William Street South", "url" : "william-street-south", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4060, "pageID": "60414", "title": "Willowbank Gardens", "url" : "willowbank-gardens", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1924", "content" : " - - -The name Willowbank features in the OSNI Historical First Edition (1832 -1846) map. In the 1863-1864 BPUD the name Patrick Kinnear occurs - he is described as a linen yarn merchant and living at Willow Bank, Antrim Road. The surmise is that the street name comes from this property.
Dean refers to Willowbank Cottage pre 1832 which was according to him direclty opposite the old entrance and lodge to Beechmount porters accommodation built by Sharman Moore.
The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 23 May 1894 indicate the naming of Marsden Street and Willowbank Gardens off the Cavehill Road.
Submitted memorial from the property owners and residents in Willowbank Street requesting that the name of the street be changed to Willowbank Gardens. Resolved – That although the areas on each side of the street are not 15 feet wide as required by the Committee’s previous resolution on the subject, and as the adjoining streets which were laid out previous to the passing of the resolution referred to were styled Gardens, the application be granted under the circumstances. (4th November 1924)
- - Year approved: 1894 - - Willowbank Gardens - -The name Willowbank features in the OSNI Historical First Edition (1832–1846) map. In the 1863–1864 BPUD the name Patrick Kinnear occurs – he is described as a linen yarn merchant and living at Willow Bank, Antrim Road. The surmise is that the street name comes from this property.
That on the application of the owner, Mrs Gregg, two new streets on her property situate off Cavehill Road be named Marsden Street and Willowbank Street. (2nd May 1894).
That Dr Robert Wilson of 262 York Street be informed in reply to his letter of 3rd inst., that the Committee do not see their way to change the name of Willowbank Street to Willowbank Gardens. (5th June 1895).
That Mrs Gregg be informed that the Committee do not see their way to recommend the Council to change the name of Willowbank Street to Willowbank Gardens. (3rd July 1895).
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" } , { "id": 4063, "pageID": "60417", "title": "Willowfield Avenue", "url" : "willowfield-avenue", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Willowfield Avenue - - - - BT6 - - - - named from “Willowfield, a residence that formerly stood on the Woodstock Road (John J. Marshall) According to Keith Haines (East Belfast...) William Mullan the mayor of Belfast in 1866 lived at Willowfield House. " } , { "id": 4064, "pageID": "60418", "title": "Willowfield Crescent", "url" : "willowfield-crescent", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1931", "content" : " - Willowfield Crescent - - - - BT6 - - - -named from Willowfield, a residence that formerly stood on the Woodstock Road (John J. Marshall) According to Keith Haines (East Belfast...) William Mullan the mayor of Belfast in 1866 lived at Willowfield House.
Resolved – That the name Willowfield Crescent be approved for a new street on the property of Mrs. A. J. Richmond, situated off Woodstock Road. (27th October 1931).
" } , { "id": 4065, "pageID": "60419", "title": "Willowfield Drive", "url" : "willowfield-drive", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Willowfield Drive - - - - BT6 - - - - named from “Willowfield, a residence that formerly stood on the Woodstock Road (John J. Marshall) According to Keith Haines (East Belfast...) William Mullan the mayor of Belfast in 1866 lived at Willowfield House. " } , { "id": 4066, "pageID": "60420", "title": "Willowfield Gardens", "url" : "willowfield-gardens", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1899", "content" : " - Willowfield Gardens - - - - BT6 - - - - Owner: Mr John McMaster - situate off Woodstock Road - Willowfield Gardens. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 12th April 1899. named from “Willowfield, a residence that formerly stood on the Woodstock Road (John J. Marshall). According to Keith Haines (East Belfast...) William Mullan the mayor of Belfast in 1866 lived at Willowfield House. The assistant city surveyor reported receipt of a request from Mr WM Pollock, the developer of property adjourning, a new street between Willowfield Gardens and Jocelyn Gardens named Jocelyn Gardens, to have the new street renamed Willowfield Gardens in order to avoid confusion in the numbering of the new premises with existing premises. On his recommendation, the committee acceded to the request. (21st August 1956)." } , { "id": 4067, "pageID": "60421", "title": "Willowfield Parade", "url" : "willowfield-parade", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - Willowfield Parade - - - - BT6 - - - - named from “Willowfield, a residence that formerly stood on the Woodstock Road (John J. Marshall) According to Keith Haines (East Belfast...) William Mullan the mayor of Belfast in 1866 lived at Willowfield House. Resolved.- That the following names submitted for new streets be approved- Willowfield Parade for a new street off Woodstock Road on the property of Mr John Currie. ...(14th August 1934)." } , { "id": 4068, "pageID": "60422", "title": "Willowfield Street", "url" : "willowfield-street", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Willowfield Street - - - - BT6 - - - - Willowfield Parish Church and St Anthony’s Catholic Church are located on grounds once owned by local resident and another former Belfast Mayor (1866), William Mullan who lived in a grand villa called ‘Willowfield’. In his work on origins of Belfast Street Names Marshall states that some of the streets are named from “Willowfield, a residence that formerly stood on the Woodstock Road (John J. Marshall) - Further Information - - https://eastbelfasthistory.com/books/cregagh/ (accessed 4 May 2023) https://artuk.org/" } , { "id": 4069, "pageID": "60423", "title": "Willowfield Walk", "url" : "willowfield-walk", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Willowfield Walk - - - - BT6 - - - - named from “Willowfield, a residence that formerly stood on the Woodstock Road (John J. Marshall) According to Keith Haines (East Belfast...) William Mullan the mayor of Belfast in 1866 lived at Willowfield House. " } , { "id": 4070, "pageID": "60424", "title": "Willowholme Crescent", "url" : "willowholme-crescent", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1931", "content" : " - Willowholme Crescent - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved – That the names Willowholme Crescent and Willowholme Parade be approved for new streets situated off Cregagh Road on the property of Mr. James McMaster. (3rd February 1931).
" } , { "id": 4071, "pageID": "60425", "title": "Willowholme Drive", "url" : "willowholme-drive", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1928", "content" : " - Willowholme Drive - - - - BT6 - - - -That on the application of the owner, Mr. C. W. Black, a new street on his property, situate off Cregagh Road, be named Torrens Street. (17th September 1912).
On the application of Mr. J. McMaster, it was Resolved – That a new street on his property, situate off Willowholme Street, be known as Willowholme Drive. (16th October 1928)
Submitted memorial signed by or on behalf of 18 owners of property in Torrens Street, requesting that, as Torrens Street is a continuation of Willowholme Drive, the entire thoroughfare be known as Willowholme Drive. Resolved – That the request be acceded to. (30th September 1930):
" } , { "id": 4072, "pageID": "60426", "title": "Willowholme Parade", "url" : "willowholme-parade", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1931", "content" : " - Willowholme Parade - - - - BT6 - - - -Resolved – That the names Willowholme Crescent and Willowholme Parade be approved for new streets situated off Cregagh Road on the property of Mr. James McMaster. (3rd February 1931).
" } , { "id": 4073, "pageID": "60427", "title": "Willowholme Street", "url" : "willowholme-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved—That on the application of Mr. John Elliott, of Ravenhill Avenue, a new street on his property situate off Cregagh Road, be named ‘Willowholme Street.’ (25th October 1899).
" } , { "id": 4074, "pageID": "60428", "title": "Willowvale Avenue", "url" : "willowvale-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name Willowvale is listed as an address in the 1908 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory." } , { "id": 4075, "pageID": "60429", "title": "Willowvale Gardens", "url" : "willowvale-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The name Willowvale is listed as an address in the 1908 Belfast / Ulster Street Directory." } , { "id": 4076, "pageID": "60430", "title": "Willowvale Mews", "url" : "willowvale-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This street name features for the first time in the 1989 Belfast Street Directory. There are two addresses listed." } , { "id": 4077, "pageID": "60431", "title": "Wilshere Drive", "url" : "wilshere-drive", "intro" : "Year approved: 1954", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1954 - - - - On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposal of the education committee to name a new street leading from Circular road to Ashfield Boys Secondary Intermediate School, Wilshere Drive. (11th May 1954). " } , { "id": 4078, "pageID": "60432", "title": "Wilsons Court", "url" : "wilsons-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4079, "pageID": "60433", "title": "Wilton Court", "url" : "wilton-court", "intro" : "Year approved: 1998", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1998 - - - - Wilton Court off the Shankill Road was proposed by Ms. Catherine Nixon and accepted at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 14th September, 1998." } , { "id": 4080, "pageID": "60434", "title": "Wilton Court Mews", "url" : "wilton-court-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4082, "pageID": "60436", "title": "Wilton Street", "url" : "wilton-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Wilton Street is featured in the 1854-1955 Belfast Street Directory. with these words: Off Shankhill Road - Twelve houses, principally occupied by starch makers." } , { "id": 4083, "pageID": "60437", "title": "Windermere Gardens", "url" : "windermere-gardens", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1907", "content" : " - Windermere Gardens - - - - BT15 - - - -That on the application of Mr Robert Dunlop a new street on his property situate off Ophir Gardens and Salisbury Av be named Windermere Gardens. (Improvement Committee, 7th May 1907).
" } , { "id": 4084, "pageID": "60438", "title": "Windsor Avenue", "url" : "windsor-avenue", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1864", "content" : " - Windsor Avenue - - - - BT9 - - - -Named from a house on Malone Road, first recorded in 1858. Referring to Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England, this forms part of a group of names in South Belfast with royal associations including: Adelaide, Kensington, Chelsea, Marlborough, Osborne, Sandringham, Balmoral, and Braemar.
Windsor Avenue was approved in 1864 (BCM).
" } , { "id": 4085, "pageID": "60439", "title": "Windsor Avenue North", "url" : "windsor-avenue-north", "intro" : "First appears: 1887 BD", "content" : " - - First appears: 1887 BD - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4088, "pageID": "60442", "title": "Windsor Drive", "url" : "windsor-drive", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1926", "content" : " - Windsor Drive - - - - BT9 - - - -Windsor Drive had previously been called Clarendon Street.
On the application of the Fruitfield Preserves Ltd., it was. Resolved – That a new street on their property, situate off Lower Windsor Avenue, be named Clarendon Crescent. (23rd February 1926).
On the application of the Fruitfield Preserves Ltd., it was Resolved – That the name Windsor Drive be approved for a new street on their property situate off Lower Windsor Avenue (10th March 1926).
" } , { "id": 4089, "pageID": "60443", "title": "Windsor Mews", "url" : "windsor-mews", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4091, "pageID": "60445", "title": "Windsor Road", "url" : "windsor-road", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Windsor Road - - - - BT9 - - - - Owner: Mr W Geddis two new streets: property situate off Lisburn Road - Chadwick Street and Windsor Road. Minutes, TIC, 20th January 1897. The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee of Belfast Corporation on 27 January 1897 indicate at the request of the owners of the property the naming of two new streets off the Lisburn Road: Chadwick Street and Windsor Road. " } , { "id": 4092, "pageID": "60446", "title": "Windsor Way", "url" : "windsor-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - “Belfast City Council have proposed Windsor Way for the new road that is located off Boucher Road and leads to Olympia Leisure Centre and the Windsor Park, National Stadium. The People and Communities Committee agreed on 4th September 2018 that the road leading to the Olympia Leisure Centre would be put forward as Windsor Way as the official road name.” Approved by the People and Communities Committee, Belfast City Council, March, 2019." } , { "id": 4093, "pageID": "60447", "title": "Winecellar Avenue", "url" : "winecellar-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4094, "pageID": "60448", "title": "Winecellar Entry", "url" : "winecellar-entry", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1756 (but existed earlier as Bigarts Ally)", "content" : " - Winecellar Entry - - - - BT1 - - - -From a 17th century wine cellar. The wine sold here would have been imported from continental Europe, probably from the Mediterranean, and landed at the quay where High Street is today. The name is first recorded in 1756 but the street existed earlier and was called Bigarts Ally on Maclanachans map of 1715.
White’s Tavern is in Winecellar Entry and it is on the basis of this cellar, first recorded in 1630 (just 17 years after Belfast was recognised as a town with a royal charter by James I), that it claims to be Belfast’s oldest public house.
" } , { "id": 4095, "pageID": "60449", "title": "Winetavern Street", "url" : "winetavern-street", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1808", "content" : " - Winetavern Street - - - - BT1 - - - -The street which runs from North Street into Smithfield, called indifferently in past times Pipe Lane or Wine Tavern Street, was supposed to have got its former name from being the seat of the pipe manufactory, which, according to the Presbyterian Burial Register, existed in the town in the beginning of the last [18th] century. Such manufacture, however, must have been somewhere else at first; it could not have been in this place at that time, as in the map of 1792 it would appear not to have been formed, there being no opening in that year leading from North Street into Smithfield from Hudsons Entry to the end of the street (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. i, 1877, p. 530).
The name Pipe Lane was first recorded in 1800.
It was in Winetavern Street that Thomas and Andrew Mulholland first started in cotton manufacturing and laid the foundations of the York Street Flax Spinning Co. They removed to new premises in North Queen Street (York Street) in 1824, their mill being burned down in 1828. Winetavern Street got its name of Pipe Lane from the manufacture of tobacco pipes carried on there. There was a solitary clay-pipe maker in the street as late as 1930 (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/02/1941).
Winetavern Street is included in the list of streets in the Belfast Directory 1831-1832.
Resolved — That the application of Mrs Lucinda Browne of 22 Winetavern Street to change the name Duffins Court to Winetavern Street Place be granted. (25 November 1867).
" } , { "id": 4096, "pageID": "60450", "title": "Wingrove Gardens", "url" : "wingrove-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved: That on the application of Messrs. Sinclair and Boyd a new street on their property, situate off Bloomfield Road, be named Wingrove Gardens. (26th May 1914).
" } , { "id": 4097, "pageID": "60451", "title": "Winston Gardens", "url" : "winston-gardens", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1902", "content" : " - Winston Gardens - - - - BT5 - - - -That the application of the owners, Dr. Gibson and Mr. James Hollywood, to name a new street on their property, situate off Upper Newtownards Road and Green Road, Columba Avenue, be declined, and that they be requested to submit another name therefor. (22nd April 1902).
That on the application of the owners, per Mr James Holywood, a new street on their property situate off Upper Newtownards Road be named Winston Gardens. (27th May 1902).
" } , { "id": 4098, "pageID": "60452", "title": "Witham Street", "url" : "witham-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Resolved that on the application of Messrs Thomas Dixon and Sons three new streets on their property off Newtownards Road be named Tamar Street, Otter Street and Witham Street. (9th September 1885).
" } , { "id": 4099, "pageID": "60453", "title": "Wolfend Way", "url" : "wolfend-way", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4102, "pageID": "60456", "title": "Wolfhill Avenue", "url" : "wolfhill-avenue", "intro" : "year approved: 1912", "content" : " - - -Wolfhill is said to have been the place where the last wolf in Ulster was killed. Wolves were once common in Ireland but were regarded as a threat and were exterminated in the 18th century. The following is from an article on Extinct Animals of Ireland, which was written by SMS and appeared in The Gentlemans Magazine in August 1834: According to several accounts, the last wolf observed in Ireland was killed in the county of Kerry in 1710; tradition says on the Crany River, Carnlough, near Glenarm; and another account adds that the last wolf seen in Ulster, was shot by Arthur Upton, on Aughnabreack, or the Wolf-hill, near Belfast. The Upton family lived at Castle Upton at Templepatrick. (Nelson McCausland).
The Surveyor reported the receipt of letter, dated 1st inst., from the Wolfhill Spinning Company, asking that the name of Legmurn Street, Ligoniel, be changed to Wolfhill Avenue, and that he had informed the Company the term Avenue would not be applied to a street less than 50 feet wide, and requested them to submit another name for the street. (5th November 1912).
Resolved – That on the application of the Wolfhill Spinning Co. Ltd., owners of property abutting upon Legmurn Street, Ligoniel, the Council be recommended to alter the name of that street to Wolfhill Avenue. (26th November 1912).
- Further Information - - Nelson McCausland blog https://ballysillan.blogspot.com/2014/04/ballysillan-street-names-and-place.html" } , { "id": 4103, "pageID": "60457", "title": "Wolfhill Avenue South", "url" : "wolfhill-avenue-south", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Wolfhill is said to have been the place where the last wolf in Ulster was killed. Wolves were once common in Ireland but were regarded as a threat and were exterminated in the 18th century. The following is from an article on Extinct Animals of Ireland, which was written by SMS and appeared in The Gentleman's Magazine in August 1834: 'According to several accounts, the last wolf observed in Ireland was killed in the county of Kerry in 1710; tradition says on the Crany River, Carnlough, near Glenarm; and another account adds that the last wolf seen in Ulster, was shot by Arthur Upton, on Aughnabreack, or the Wolf-hill, near Belfast. The Upton family lived at Castle Upton at Templepatrick. (Nelson McCausland) " } , { "id": 4104, "pageID": "60458", "title": "Wolfhill Cottages", "url" : "wolfhill-cottages", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Wolfhill is said to have been the place where the last wolf in Ulster was killed. Wolves were once common in Ireland but were regarded as a threat and were exterminated in the 18th century. The following is from an article on Extinct Animals of Ireland, which was written by SMS and appeared in The Gentleman's Magazine in August 1834: 'According to several accounts, the last wolf observed in Ireland was killed in the county of Kerry in 1710; tradition says on the Crany River, Carnlough, near Glenarm; and another account adds that the last wolf seen in Ulster, was shot by Arthur Upton, on Aughnabreack, or the Wolf-hill, near Belfast. The Upton family lived at Castle Upton at Templepatrick. (Nelson McCausland) " } , { "id": 4105, "pageID": "60459", "title": "Wolfhill Drive", "url" : "wolfhill-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Wolfhill is said to have been the place where the last wolf in Ulster was killed. Wolves were once common in Ireland but were regarded as a threat and were exterminated in the 18th century. The following is from an article on Extinct Animals of Ireland, which was written by SMS and appeared in The Gentleman's Magazine in August 1834: 'According to several accounts, the last wolf observed in Ireland was killed in the county of Kerry in 1710; tradition says on the Crany River, Carnlough, near Glenarm; and another account adds that the last wolf seen in Ulster, was shot by Arthur Upton, on Aughnabreack, or the Wolf-hill, near Belfast. The Upton family lived at Castle Upton at Templepatrick. (Nelson McCausland) " } , { "id": 4106, "pageID": "60460", "title": "Wolfhill Gardens", "url" : "wolfhill-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Wolfhill is said to have been the place where the last wolf in Ulster was killed. Wolves were once common in Ireland but were regarded as a threat and were exterminated in the 18th century. The following is from an article on Extinct Animals of Ireland, which was written by SMS and appeared in The Gentleman's Magazine in August 1834: 'According to several accounts, the last wolf observed in Ireland was killed in the county of Kerry in 1710; tradition says on the Crany River, Carnlough, near Glenarm; and another account adds that the last wolf seen in Ulster, was shot by Arthur Upton, on Aughnabreack, or the Wolf-hill, near Belfast. The Upton family lived at Castle Upton at Templepatrick. (Nelson McCausland) " } , { "id": 4107, "pageID": "60461", "title": "Wolfhill Grove", "url" : "wolfhill-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Wolfhill is said to have been the place where the last wolf in Ulster was killed. Wolves were once common in Ireland but were regarded as a threat and were exterminated in the 18th century. The following is from an article on Extinct Animals of Ireland, which was written by SMS and appeared in The Gentleman's Magazine in August 1834: 'According to several accounts, the last wolf observed in Ireland was killed in the county of Kerry in 1710; tradition says on the Crany River, Carnlough, near Glenarm; and another account adds that the last wolf seen in Ulster, was shot by Arthur Upton, on Aughnabreack, or the Wolf-hill, near Belfast. The Upton family lived at Castle Upton at Templepatrick. (Nelson McCausland) " } , { "id": 4108, "pageID": "60462", "title": "Wolfhill Link", "url" : "wolfhill-link", "intro" : "Name approved: 2008", "content" : " - - Name approved: 2008 - - - - Wolfhill is said to have been the place where the last wolf in Ulster was killed. Wolves were once common in Ireland but were regarded as a threat and were exterminated in the 18th century. The following is from an article on Extinct Animals of Ireland, which was written by SMS and appeared in The Gentleman's Magazine in August 1834: 'According to several accounts, the last wolf observed in Ireland was killed in the county of Kerry in 1710; tradition says on the Crany River, Carnlough, near Glenarm; and another account adds that the last wolf seen in Ulster, was shot by Arthur Upton, on Aughnabreack, or the Wolf-hill, near Belfast. The Upton family lived at Castle Upton at Templepatrick. (Nelson McCausland). Wolfhill Link Off Ligoniel Road, BT14 was proposed by VWP Architects and accepted by the Health & Environmental Services Committee on 5th November, 2008." } , { "id": 4109, "pageID": "60463", "title": "Wolfhill Manor", "url" : "wolfhill-manor", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Wolfhill is said to have been the place where the last wolf in Ulster was killed. Wolves were once common in Ireland but were regarded as a threat and were exterminated in the 18th century. The following is from an article on Extinct Animals of Ireland, which was written by SMS and appeared in The Gentleman's Magazine in August 1834: 'According to several accounts, the last wolf observed in Ireland was killed in the county of Kerry in 1710; tradition says on the Crany River, Carnlough, near Glenarm; and another account adds that the last wolf seen in Ulster, was shot by Arthur Upton, on Aughnabreack, or the Wolf-hill, near Belfast. The Upton family lived at Castle Upton at Templepatrick. (Nelson McCausland) " } , { "id": 4110, "pageID": "60464", "title": "Wolfhill Road", "url" : "wolfhill-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - Wolfhill is said to have been the place where the last wolf in Ulster was killed. Wolves were once common in Ireland but were regarded as a threat and were exterminated in the 18th century. The following is from an article on Extinct Animals of Ireland, which was written by SMS and appeared in The Gentleman's Magazine in August 1834: 'According to several accounts, the last wolf observed in Ireland was killed in the county of Kerry in 1710; tradition says on the Crany River, Carnlough, near Glenarm; and another account adds that the last wolf seen in Ulster, was shot by Arthur Upton, on Aughnabreack, or the Wolf-hill, near Belfast. The Upton family lived at Castle Upton at Templepatrick. (Nelson McCausland) " } , { "id": 4111, "pageID": "60465", "title": "Wolseley Street", "url" : "wolseley-street", "intro" : "BT7; Belfast News-Letter - Friday 10 December 1875", "content" : " - Wolseley Street - - - - BT7 - - - -Abyssinia Street, Magdala Street, Napier Street and Theodore Street derive their names from the Abyssinian Expedition of 1868. King Theodore, whose stronghold was on the summit of the rock of Magdala, seized all the Europeans in the country and refused to set them free. Sir Robert Napier was sent out in command of an expedition which freed the prisoners and captured the fortress. For this he was raised to the peerage as Lord Napier of Magdala. Garnet Street and Wolseley Street are named after Sir Garnet (later Lord) Wolseley, who commanded the Ashanti Expedition, 1873-1874. Empire Battle Memories (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941).
" } , { "id": 4112, "pageID": "60466", "title": "Woodbourne Court", "url" : "woodbourne-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4113, "pageID": "60467", "title": "Woodbourne Crescent", "url" : "woodbourne-crescent", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - This takes its name after Woodbourne House. “WOODBOURNE HOUSE, Dunmurry, came into the possession of the Charleys when it was given to Mrs Mary Anne Charley (1797-1866) by her father on her marriage, in 1819, to Matthew Charley.” …”It was named after a wood on one side and a burn, the Lady’s River, on the other. ” - Further Information - - http://lordbelmontinnorthernireland.blogspot.com/2013/06/woodbourne-house.html" } , { "id": 4114, "pageID": "60468", "title": "Woodburn Drive", "url" : "woodburn-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1926", "content" : " - Woodburn Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -Resolved – That on the application of Messrs. James Miskimmin & Sons Ltd. the name Woodburn Drive be approved for a new street situate on their property, off Henderson Avenue.(9th July 1926)
" } , { "id": 4115, "pageID": "60469", "title": "Woodcot Avenue", "url" : "woodcot-avenue", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Woodcot Avenue had previously been called Woodlawn Avenue. That Mrs. Eliza Gray, of Woodlawn Avenue, be informed on behalf of herself and others that this Committee do not see their way to depart from their resolution of 29th July altering the name of Woodlawn Avenue to Woodcot Street. (12th August 1902).
" } , { "id": 4116, "pageID": "60470", "title": "Woodcroft Heights", "url" : "woodcroft-heights", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4119, "pageID": "60473", "title": "Woodland Avenue", "url" : "woodland-avenue", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1879", "content" : " - Woodland Avenue - - - - BT14 - - - -That the street off Cliftonville Avenue be named Woodland Avenue. (2nd April 1879).
That on the application of the owner Mr J. McCaughey a new street on his property off Brookvale Avenue and Woodland Avenue be named Woodland Street. (Improvement Committee, 22nd June 1892).
" } , { "id": 4120, "pageID": "60474", "title": "Woodland Grange", "url" : "woodland-grange", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877 lists Woodland as an address in Finaghy in Andersonstown." } , { "id": 4121, "pageID": "60475", "title": "Woodland Grove", "url" : "woodland-grove", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - - The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1877 lists Woodland as an address in Finaghy in Andersonstown." } , { "id": 4122, "pageID": "60476", "title": "Woodlee Court", "url" : "woodlee-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -That on the application of the owners a new street situate off Beersbridge Road be named ‘Woodlee Street’. (21st January 1896).
Woodlee Street no longer exists however the name Woodlee Court Off Grove Street East BT5 was proposed by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and accepted by the Health and Environmental Services Committee, on Monday, 14th May, 2007,
" } , { "id": 4123, "pageID": "60477", "title": "Woodstock Link", "url" : "woodstock-link", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Woodstock Link - - - - BT6 - - - -Recalling Cavalier and Roundhead; Cromwell and Prince Charles; the loyal Lees of Ditchley and Puritan soldiers and exhorters (from Sir Walter Scotts novel Woodstock). (John J. Marshall)
" } , { "id": 4124, "pageID": "60478", "title": "Woodstock Place", "url" : "woodstock-place", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Woodstock Place - - - - BT6 - - - -Recalling Cavalier and Roundhead; Cromwell and Prince Charles; the loyal Lees of Ditchley and Puritan soldiers and exhorters (from Sir Walter Scotts novel Woodstock). (John J. Marshall)
" } , { "id": 4125, "pageID": "60479", "title": "Woodstock Road", "url" : "woodstock-road", "intro" : "BT6; year first recorded: 1863", "content" : " - Woodstock Road - - - - BT6 - - - -Recalling Cavalier and Roundhead; Cromwell and Prince Charles; the loyal Lees of Ditchley and Puritan soldiers and exhorters (from Sir Walter Scotts 1826 novel Woodstock) (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 26/02/41).
Woodstock Road is one of a number of Belfast streets named after works by Scott or characters within them. Other examples nearby include Ardenvohr Street and Glenvarlock Street. There were once more than a dozen in different parts of the city but some no longer exist. Woodstock Road appears to be the first Scott-inspired street-name in the city. These names are discussed in greater detail in the following blog: https://cms.aspect-media.co.uk/literature-and-the-arts-1
Another indicator of the popularity of Scotts work in the 19th century is the following passage quoted by Benn: The first Steamboat that ever appeared at our quays was the Rob Roy, called so, we presume, from Scotts novel of that name. She came from Scotland, and excited in the town an excessive curiosity. This was in the year 1819. She plied between Belfast and Glasgow (quoted in George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. ii, 1880, p. 124). If the interpretation is correct, this seems to have been a very prompt response to the publication of Rob Roy just two years earlier in 1817. It must be remembered, however, that Robert Roy MacGregor was a historical personage, not a character invented by Scott.
Woodstock Road is first listed in Hendersons Directory in 1863, but the name was applied originally to a group of three houses called Woodstock Place, which existed at least as early as 1845, as shown by newspaper advertisements. This was near the city end of the road and may have been close to the site of the modern street named Woodstock Place. As there are few early references to Woodstock Place and it was not marked on 19th century maps covering Ballymacarrett, it is somewhat surprising that Woodstock Road was not named after one of the more prominent houses in the area, such as Willowfield or Nettlefield. Perhaps it was simply its location near the city end of the road which made Woodstock Place a distinctive landmark.
The name changes to Cregagh Road after the intersection of Ravenhill Avenue.
Resolved that the following names of streets submitted by the Surveyor be approved of: … New street off Woodstock Road at Mr Lewis’s property — Lewis Street. (15th April 1874).
That on the application of the owners, Messrs Thomas Dixon & Sons, a new street on their property situate off Woodstock Road, be named Pendragon Street. (8th November 1893).
" } , { "id": 4126, "pageID": "60480", "title": "Woodvale Avenue", "url" : "woodvale-avenue", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Woodvale Avenue - - - - BT13 - - - -Woodvale Street takes its name according to Marshall from a residence called Woodville on the Shankill Road. The Belfast Commercial Chronicle of Wednesday 30 August 1820 contains an advert for the sale of Woodville House.
That the application of Mr McCallum to have the name of Springfield Lane changed to Woodvale Avenue be declined. (19 December 1888).
That Mr William Macartney of Shankhill Road be informed, in reply to his letter and the memorial signed by himself and the other owners, that the Committee approve of the name Springfield Lane being changed to Woodvale Avenue. (2 January 1889).
That the names Woodvale Crescent, Woodvale Avenue, Cuan Parade, Workman Avenue, and Forth Parade be approved for new streets off Springfield Road on the property of Mr. Hugh Murphy. (Wednesday, 16th February, 1938.
Parts of Woodvale Avenue had been previously called Springfield Lane and Springfield Row.
" } , { "id": 4127, "pageID": "60481", "title": "Woodvale Drive", "url" : "woodvale-drive", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Woodvale Drive - - - - BT13 - - - -Woodvale Street takes its name according to Marshall from a residence called Woodville on the Shankill Road. The Belfast Commercial Chronicle of Wednesday 30 August 1820 contains an advert for the sale of Woodville House.
" } , { "id": 4128, "pageID": "60482", "title": "Woodvale Gardens", "url" : "woodvale-gardens", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Woodvale Gardens - - - - BT13 - - - -Woodvale Street takes its name according to Marshall from a residence called Woodville on the Shankill Road. The Belfast Commercial Chronicle of Wednesday 30 August 1820 contains an advert for the sale of Woodville House.
" } , { "id": 4129, "pageID": "60483", "title": "Woodvale Parade", "url" : "woodvale-parade", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Woodvale Parade - - - - BT13 - - - - Woodvale Street takes its name according to Marshall from a residence called “Woodville” on the Shankill Road. The Belfast Commercial Chronicle of Wednesday 30 August 1820 contains an advert for the sale of Woodville House." } , { "id": 4130, "pageID": "60484", "title": "Woodvale Pass", "url" : "woodvale-pass", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Woodvale Pass - - - - BT13 - - - -Woodvale Street takes its name according to Marshall from a residence called Woodville on the Shankill Road. The Belfast Commercial Chronicle of Wednesday 30 August 1820 contains an advert for the sale of Woodville House.
" } , { "id": 4131, "pageID": "60485", "title": "Woodvale Road", "url" : "woodvale-road", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Woodvale Road - - - - BT13 - - - -Councillor Andrews attendee and introduced a deputation of ratepayers from Shankhill Road who submitted a memorial signed by all the owners and occupiers of property adjoining the upper portion of the Road, asking the Committee to have the name of that portion of the Road between Cambria Street and its junction with the Crumlin Road changed to Woodvale Road and the Committee having heard the views of the deputation resolved that the Council be recommended to change the name of the portion of Shankill Road referred to, to Woodvale Road. (Improvement Committee, (18th November 1891).
Woodvale Street takes its name according to Marshall from a residence called Woodville on the Shankill Road. The Belfast Commercial Chronicle of Wednesday 30 August 1820 contains an advert for the sale of Woodville House. Part of Woodvale Road had previously been called Dingle Street.
" } , { "id": 4132, "pageID": "60486", "title": "Woodvale Street", "url" : "woodvale-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1889", "content" : " - Woodvale Street - - - - Year approved: 1889 - - - -That, on the application of Mr S. A. Johnstone, two new streets on his property off Shankhill Road, near Woodvale Park, be named Woodvale Street and Enfield Street. (9 January 1889).
Woodvale Street takes its name according to Marshall from a residence called Woodville on the Shankill Road. The Belfast Commercial Chronicle of Wednesday 30 August 1820 contains an advert for the sale of Woodville House.
" } , { "id": 4133, "pageID": "60487", "title": "Woodview Drive", "url" : "woodview-drive", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4136, "pageID": "60490", "title": "Workman Avenue", "url" : "workman-avenue", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1938", "content" : " - Workman Avenue - - - - BT13 - - - - This street was called after the a company nearby, Workman Limited based on the Springfield Road. Resolved--That the names Woodvale Crescent, Woodvale Avenue, Cuan Parade, Workman Avenue, and Forth Parade be approved for new streets off Springfield Road on the property of Mr. Hugh Murphy. (Wednesday, 16th February, 1938." } , { "id": 4137, "pageID": "60491", "title": "Wye Street", "url" : "wye-street", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1892", "content" : " - Wye Street - - - - BT4 - - - -That on the application of Messrs J Dixon and Sons two new streets on their property situate off Dee Street be named Wye Street and Fern Street and that they be requested to submit another name in lieu of Severn Street there being already another street of that name in the City. (Improvement Committee, 8th March 1892).
" } , { "id": 4138, "pageID": "60492", "title": "Wynard Park", "url" : "wynard-park", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -It was agreed that, at the request of the owner, Mr. S. L. Carse of Donaghadee, the new street on his property off Kensington Road, Knock, be named Wynard Park. (13th October 1903).
" } , { "id": 4139, "pageID": "60493", "title": "Wynchurch Avenue", "url" : "wynchurch-avenue", "intro" : "BT6; first appears: 1952 (BNID)", "content" : " - Wynchurch Avenue - - - - First appears: 1952 (BNID) - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin. During World War II he was an Air Raid Warden which influenced his choice of name for the Wynchurch Streets. In fact, he called them after Winston Churchill. He died prematurely on 11 April 1953. Letitia Woods later donated ground in Rosetta to the Church so that St Bernadette’s Church could be built. Thus both Peter and Letitia left a lasting legacy on the streets of South Belfast.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 4140, "pageID": "60494", "title": "Wynchurch Close", "url" : "wynchurch-close", "intro" : "BT6; first appears: 1996 (BNID)", "content" : " - Wynchurch Close - - - - First appears: 1996 (BNID) - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin. During World War II he was an Air Raid Warden which influenced his choice of name for the Wynchurch Streets. In fact, he called them after Winston Churchill. He died prematurely on 11 April 1953. Letitia Woods later donated ground in Rosetta to the Church so that St Bernadette’s Church could be built. Thus both Peter and Letitia left a lasting legacy on the streets of South Belfast.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 4141, "pageID": "60495", "title": "Wynchurch Gardens", "url" : "wynchurch-gardens", "intro" : "BT6; first appears: 1951 (BNID)", "content" : " - Wynchurch Gardens - - - - First appears: 1951 (BNID) - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin. During World War II he was an Air Raid Warden which influenced his choice of name for the Wynchurch Streets. In fact, he called them after Winston Churchill. He died prematurely on 11 April 1953. Letitia Woods later donated ground in Rosetta to the Church so that St Bernadette’s Church could be built. Thus both Peter and Letitia left a lasting legacy on the streets of South Belfast.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 4142, "pageID": "60496", "title": "Wynchurch Lane", "url" : "wynchurch-lane", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Wynchurch Lane - - - - between 2006 and 2019 - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin. During World War II he was an Air Raid Warden which influenced his choice of name for the Wynchurch Streets. In fact, he called them after Winston Churchill. He died prematurely on 11 April 1953. Letitia Woods later donated ground in Rosetta to the Church so that St Bernadette’s Church could be built. Thus both Peter and Letitia left a lasting legacy on the streets of South Belfast.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 4143, "pageID": "60497", "title": "Wynchurch Park", "url" : "wynchurch-park", "intro" : "BT6; first appears: 1951 (BNID)", "content" : " - Wynchurch Park - - - - First appears: 1951 (BNID) - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin. During World War II he was an Air Raid Warden which influenced his choice of name for the Wynchurch Streets. In fact, he called them after Winston Churchill. He died prematurely on 11 April 1953. Letitia Woods later donated ground in Rosetta to the Church so that St Bernadette’s Church could be built. Thus both Peter and Letitia left a lasting legacy on the streets of South Belfast.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 4144, "pageID": "60498", "title": "Wynchurch Road", "url" : "wynchurch-road", "intro" : "BT6; first appears: 1950 (BNID)", "content" : " - Wynchurch Road - - - - First appears: 1950 (BNID) - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin. During World War II he was an Air Raid Warden which influenced his choice of name for the Wynchurch Streets. In fact, he called them after Winston Churchill. He died prematurely on 11 April 1953. Letitia Woods later donated ground in Rosetta to the Church so that St Bernadette’s Church could be built. Thus both Peter and Letitia left a lasting legacy on the streets of South Belfast.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 4145, "pageID": "60499", "title": "Wynchurch Terrace", "url" : "wynchurch-terrace", "intro" : "BT6; first appears: 1952 (BNID)", "content" : " - Wynchurch Terracde - - - - First appears: 1952 (BNID) - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin. During World War II he was an Air Raid Warden which influenced his choice of name for the Wynchurch Streets. In fact, he called them after Winston Churchill. He died prematurely on 11 April 1953. Letitia Woods later donated ground in Rosetta to the Church so that St Bernadette’s Church could be built. Thus both Peter and Letitia left a lasting legacy on the streets of South Belfast.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 4146, "pageID": "60500", "title": "Wynchurch Walk", "url" : "wynchurch-walk", "intro" : "BT6; first appears: 1958 (BNID)", "content" : " - Wynchurch Walk - - - - First appears: 1958 (BNID) - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin. During World War II he was an Air Raid Warden which influenced his choice of name for the Wynchurch Streets. In fact, he called them after Winston Churchill. He died prematurely on 11 April 1953. Letitia Woods later donated ground in Rosetta to the Church so that St Bernadette’s Church could be built. Thus both Peter and Letitia left a lasting legacy on the streets of South Belfast.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 4147, "pageID": "60501", "title": "Wyndham Drive", "url" : "wyndham-drive", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1964", "content" : " - Wyndham Drive - - - - BT14 - - - -On the recommendation of the City Surveyor the Committee approved of the naming of streets as follows - Off Cliftonville Road at east side of Oldpark Presbyterian Church - Wyndham Drive... . (Minutes, Improvement Committee, 13th October 1964).
It is likely Wyndham Street was named after the politician George Wyndham who in November 1900 became chief secretary for Ireland. Even after leaving Ithe post, he kept a keen interest in Irish affairs. Wyndham Drive was named for its proximity to Wyndham Street.
- Further information - - " } , { "id": 4148, "pageID": "60502", "title": "Wyndham Street", "url" : "wyndham-street", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Wyndham Street - - - - BT14 - - - -It is likely Wyndham Street was named after the politician George Wyndham who in November 1900 became chief secretary for Ireland. Even after leaving Ithe post, he kept a keen interest in Irish affairs.
That on the application of the owner, Mr. R. J. Martin, 7 Wellington Place, a new street on his property situate off Elmwood Street be named Wyndham Street. (23rd September 1902).
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" } , { "id": 4151, "pageID": "60505", "title": "Yarrow Court", "url" : "yarrow-court", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1999", "content" : " - Yarrow Court - - - - BT14 - - - -Yarrow Court Off Yarrow Street, BT14 put forward by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive was approved at the Health and Environmental Services Committee, Monday, 11th January, 1999.
" } , { "id": 4152, "pageID": "60506", "title": "Yarrow Street", "url" : "yarrow-street", "intro" : "Year approved: 1888", "content" : " - - Year approved: 1888 - - - -Approved: 1888
Location: Off Crumlin Road (Oldpark / Crumlin district)
Yarrow Street was formally approved by Belfast Corporation on 20 June 1888. The Town Improvement Committee recorded:
That the application of Mr James Henry to name two new streets on his property off Crumlin Rd., ‘Rosewood Street’ and ‘Yarrow Street’ be granted.
The minute shows that both Yarrow Street and Rosewood Street were laid out together on land owned by James Henry, forming part of a coordinated new housing layout off Crumlin Road. By the early 1890s both streets appear in Belfast directories, with Yarrow Street running between Crumlin Road and Rosewood Street, and houses already occupied.
James Henry was a substantial figure in Belfast’s late nineteenth-century building boom. Trading as James Henry & Sons, with premises on Crumlin Road, he was responsible for a wide range of residential and commercial work across the city. Like many builders of the period, Henry acquired land on the expanding edge of Belfast, laid out new streets of terraced housing, and proposed names for those streets for the Corporation’s approval.
No contemporary source records why Henry selected these particular names. Their character, however, fits closely with late-Victorian naming fashion. By the 1880s, builders increasingly favoured picturesque or decorative names—especially those drawn from nature—rather than commemorating individuals or places.
Yarrow is the name of a common wildflower (Achillea millefolium), long familiar in Ireland and Britain. The plant carried associations of healing and rustic beauty, and the name would have evoked a gentle, natural character for a newly built urban street.
Rosewood refers to a richly coloured hardwood prized in Victorian furniture and interior design, its name derived from the rose-like scent of the freshly cut timber. As a street name it combines floral imagery with an implication of refinement and quality.
Taken together, Yarrow Street and Rosewood Street form an intentional, nature-inspired pairing. They reflect a late nineteenth-century impulse—shared by builders such as Henry—to soften the impact of urban expansion with language drawn from gardens, fields, and domestic elegance. Rather than memorialising a person or event, these streets offered prospective residents something more subtle: names that sounded pleasant, cultivated, and inviting in a rapidly industrialising part of Belfast.
Sources
Belfast Corporation, Town Improvement Committee, minute of 20 June 1888:
That the application of Mr James Henry to name two new streets on his property off Crumlin Rd., ‘Rosewood Street’ and ‘Yarrow Street’ be granted.
Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory, 1890.
Lennon Wylie, Belfast Street Directory, 1894.
Department for Communities (NI), Historic Buildings Database – entries relating to James Henry & Sons and Crumlin Road developments.
Achillea millefolium (Yarrow), First Nature.
Oxford English Dictionary / Dictionary.com, Rosewood.
That on the application of the owners Messrs. Townsley and French, the street on their property situate off Upper Newtownards Road, hitherto known as Gilbert Street be named Townsley Street. (14th January 1908).
It would appear that Townsley Street is likely to have been named after William Townsley from East Belfast a member of the Ulster Licensed Vinters’ Association (at the time of his death he owned three licensed premises).
" } , { "id": 4154, "pageID": "60509", "title": "Yew Street", "url" : "yew-street", "intro" : "BT13; year approved: 1890", "content" : " - Yew Street - - - - BT13 - - - -That on the application of the owners, Messrs Thomas Dixon and Sons a new street on their property, situate off Cambrai Street and Olive Street be named Yew Street. (17th December 1890).
Along with Olive Street this street appeard for the first time in 1892. It is likely its name has a connection with the nearby St Matthews Church which was completed in 1872. The yew tree has been associated with life, death & rebirth, signicant to both Druids and ancient Celtic people. Yew trees were also important for Christianity and were often planted church graveyards.
https://discovernorthernireland.com/whats-on/st-matthews-shankill-parish-church-ehod-2023-p759321
" } , { "id": 4155, "pageID": "60510", "title": "York Crescent", "url" : "york-crescent", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - York Crescent - - - - BT15 - - - -One of a group of streets off Shore Road whose names begin with York, all built in the 1930s on land which had previously been a football ground. It seems likely that the names refer to York Road, Shore Road being its continuation. See York Street / York Road for the origin of this name.
Resolved that the following names for new streets be approved: …York Park, York Drive, York Parade and York Crescent for New Streets Off Shore Road on the property of Mr F. McKibben. (22nd May 1934).
" } , { "id": 4156, "pageID": "60511", "title": "York Drive", "url" : "york-drive", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - York Drive - - - - BT15 - - - -One of a group of streets off Shore Road whose names begin with York, all built in the 1930s on land which had previously been a football ground. It seems likely that the names refer to York Road, Shore Road being its continuation. See York Street / York Road for the origin of this name.
Resolved that the following names for new streets be approved: …York Park, York Drive, York Parade and York Crescent for New Streets Off Shore Road on the property of Mr F. McKibben. (22nd May 1934).
" } , { "id": 4157, "pageID": "60512", "title": "York Lane", "url" : "york-lane", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded: 1819", "content" : " - York Lane - - - - BT1 - - - -York Lane is first recorded in 1819 on Bradshaws plan of Belfast, a little later than York Street, onto which it issued. It is now only open at the upper end where it joins Frederick Street. Marcus Patton describes it as lined by utilitarian warehouses (Patton 1993, 342), but as of 2024 there has been extensive re-development on the north-east side for Ulster University. Like York Street and York Road, it is named after Frederick, the Duke of York (1763-1827), second son of George III. See York Street / York Road for the origin of this name.
" } , { "id": 4158, "pageID": "60513", "title": "York Parade", "url" : "york-parade", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - York Parade - - - - BT15 - - - -One of a group of streets off Shore Road whose names begin with York, all built in the 1930s on land which had previously been a football ground. It seems likely that the names refer to York Road, Shore Road being its continuation. See York Street / York Road for the origin of this name.
Resolved that the following names for new streets be approved: …York Park, York Drive, York Parade and York Crescent for New Streets Off Shore Road on the property of Mr F. McKibben. (22nd May 1934).
" } , { "id": 4159, "pageID": "60514", "title": "York Park", "url" : "york-park", "intro" : "BT15; year approved: 1934", "content" : " - York Park - - - - BT15 - - - -A U-shaped street, one of a group off Shore Road whose names begin with York, all built in the 1930s on land which had previously been a football ground. York Park joins on to Shore Road at two different points and also runs along the back of this housing estate. It seems likely that the names refer to York Road, Shore Road being its continuation. See York Street / York Road for the origin of this name.
Resolved that the following names for new streets be approved: …York Park, York Drive, York Parade and York Crescent for New Streets Off Shore Road on the property of Mr F. McKibben. (22nd May 1934).
" } , { "id": 4160, "pageID": "60515", "title": "York Road", "url" : "york-road", "intro" : "BT15; year first recorded: 1815", "content" : " - York Road - - - - BT15 - - - -...on the application of Mr James Dempsey a new street situate off York Road be named Skegoniell Street. (9th March 1898).
That Mr. James Alexander, of York Road, be informed, in reply to his letter of 3rd Inst., to Councillor W. E. C. McCammon, that the name York Road applies to the road from York Street to City Boundary, and the Committee do not see their way to make any change. (21st October 1902).
A letter, dated 23rd Inst., addressed to the Lord Mayor, from Mr. James Alexander, in reference to the naming of York Road was submitted, and the consideration thereof deferred. (28th October 1902).
Letter dated 25th Inst. addressed to the Lord Mayor from Mr. James Alexander, 1 Glenarm Terrace, complaining that the name of Shore Road has been changed to York Road read and referred to the Assistant Surveyor for report. (24th February 1903).
That Mr. James Alexander, of 1 Glenarm Terrace, York Road be informed in reply to his letter of 23rd ult. addressed to the Lord Mayor, that the Committee have again looked into the question of naming the street known as York Road and find this is the only name by which it has been officially known, and do not see their way to depart from their resolution of 21st October last. (10th March 1903).
York Road is the continuation of York Street which leads northwards from the city centre, and like York Street it is named after Frederick, Duke of York (1763-1827), second son of George III. See York Street for further details on Prince Frederick. York Road becomes Shore Road at the junction where Skegoneill Avenue intersects. The name York Road is first recorded in 1815 on Masons town plan.
There was a railway station, the Belfast and Northern Counties Railway terminus, at the corner of York Road and Whitla Street, opened in 1848. Later it was part of the Midland Railway. Trains from here served destinations to the north of Belfast. This was one of three main stations in Belfast, the other two being at Great Victoria Street (for the south) and Queen’s Quay (near where the SSE Arena stands today, for the east). The Midland Hotel was convenient to the station. It was badly damaged during an air raid in April 1941 (the Belfast Blitz). It was later rebuilt in much simpler, utilitarian form. The street-name Midland Terrace is now a reminder of the hotel and the railway terminus, which are long gone. York Road Station closed in 1992 and was replaced by Yorkgate Station located nearby, which was not a terminus. In 2024 a new station was opened on a new site, once again with a name change to York Street Train Station.
" } , { "id": 4161, "pageID": "60516", "title": "York Street", "url" : "york-street", "intro" : "BT15; year first recorded: 1803", "content" : " - York Street - - - - BT15 - - - -York Street leads north from the city centre and continues first as York Road, then as Shore Road. The name was first mentioned in the Belfast News Letter in 1803 (IHTA xii, 20).
Its early name was Duke Street, both names being commemorative of Frederick, the Duke of York (1763-1827), second son of George III, known in song and story as The Grand Old Duke of York. Frederick Street in the north inner city was also named in his honour. On the outbreak of war in 1783, his father insisted on his being appointed Comnander-in-Chief of the English contingent despatched to co-operate with the Austrian army. The well-known nursery rhyme mocked a rather unsuccessful military campaign during the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland, where British troops retreated and gave up prisoners after initial successes. The Duke was certainly not conspicuous as a leader in the field, but had some talent as an administrator. He carried out important reforms in the British army and supported the establishment of the Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
Some of the most important industries on or near York Street included the York Street Flax-Spinning Mill, built by the Mulholland Brothers, Andrew and Thomas, in 1830 (the first such flax-spinning mill in Belfast); Jennymount Mill (North Derby Street); and Gallaher’s tobacco factory. Thomas McTear states that in 1606 York Street only existed as an opening to John McCrackens cotton mill in York Lane. Thomas Gallaher founded in 1867 the tobacco factory on part of the site now occupied by the Co-operative Society. When expanding business rendered the premises insufficient, he acquired the premises of Rowans Foundry, on which he built the present extensive factory. John Rowan, who came from Doagh, was a man of outstanding mechanical ability. He started life as a blacksmith, and made a steam coach, which he exhibited in Belfast in 1836 (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 24/02/1941).
Up to the 1960s, York Street was a thriving street for shopping and had numerous cafés, tea-houses and public houses (see photo in Peggy Weir 1999, 32).
Submitted letter dated 27th ultimo addressed to the Lord Mayor by Mr A P. Reddy, asking that consideration be given to a suggestion, which he had made through the press, that York Street be renamed New York Street. After consideration, the committee decided not to take action in the matter (Minutes, 10th November 1953).
" } , { "id": 4162, "pageID": "60517", "title": "Yukon Street", "url" : "yukon-street", "intro" : "BT4; year approved: 1897", "content" : " - Yukon Street - - - - BT4 - - - -On application of the owners, your Committee have named a new street ...off Conswater street ‘Yukon street’. [Owner: Sir Daniel Dixon property situate off Connswater Street - Yukon Street] Minutes, Town Improvement Committee, 22 December 1897.
" } , { "id": 4163, "pageID": "60521", "title": "Pittsburgh Street", "url" : "pittsburgh-street-1", "intro" : "See Pittsburg Street", "content" : " - - BT15 - - - -See Pittsburg Street
(without H)
" } , { "id": 4164, "pageID": "60526", "title": "St John's Avenue / Ascaill Eoin", "url" : "st-johns-avenue-ascaill-eoin", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -See St Johns Avenue / Ascaill Eoin
(without apostrophe)
" } , { "id": 4165, "pageID": "60528", "title": "My Lady's Road", "url" : "my-ladys-road-2", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -See My Ladys Road
(without apostrophe)
" } , { "id": 4166, "pageID": "60529", "title": "Gray's Lane", "url" : "grays-lane-1", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -See Grays Lane
(without apostrophe)
" } , { "id": 4167, "pageID": "60530", "title": "Gray's Court", "url" : "grays-court-1", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -See Grays Court
(without apostrophe)
" } , { "id": 4168, "pageID": "60531", "title": "St Alban's Gardens", "url" : "st-albans-gardens-1", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -See St Albans Gardens
(without apostrophe)
" } , { "id": 4169, "pageID": "60535", "title": "Britton's Court / Cúirt de Briotún", "url" : "brittons-court-cirt-de-briotn", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -See Brittons Court / Cúirt de Briotún
(without apostrophe)
" } , { "id": 4170, "pageID": "60536", "title": "Britton's Parade / Paráid de Briotún", "url" : "brittons-parade-parid-de-briotn", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -See Brittons Parade / Paráid de Briotún
(without apostrophe)
" } , { "id": 4171, "pageID": "60537", "title": "Britton's Drive / Céide de Briotún", "url" : "brittons-drive-cide-de-briotn", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1925", "content" : " - Britton's Drive / Céide de Briotún - - - - BT12 - - - -See Brittons Drive / Céide de Briotún
(without apostrophe)
Submitted resolution of 19th ult., of the Housing Committee, approving of the following names suggested by this Committee for new streets on the Whiterock Road Housing Site:– Whiterock Gardens, Whiterock Parade, Whiterock Drive, Whiterock Crescent, and Brittons Drive. (30th June 1925).
" } , { "id": 4172, "pageID": "60546", "title": "Crocus Street / Sráid na gCróch", "url" : "crocus-street-1", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1891", "content" : " - Crocus Street / Sráid na gCróch - - - - BT12 - - - -That on the application of the owner Mr Edward Hughes, two new streets off Springfield Road leading to Cavendish Street be named, Crocus Street and Violet Street and that he be requested to submit another name instead of St Paul Square as there is a St Paul Street in another part of the city. (28th January 1891).
Crocus Street and Violet Street were called after spring flowers.
" } , { "id": 4173, "pageID": "60547", "title": "Dairy Street / Sráid an Déirí ", "url" : "dairy-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1879", "content" : " - Dairy Street / Sráid an Déirí - - - - BT12 - - - -Although Dairy Street still exists, there no longer appear to be any houses or premises with this address. It is located off Shiels Street.
They have also named two streets off Falls Road, Dunlewy Street and Dairy Street....... From a report in the Belfast Morning News on Tuesday 02 December 1879.
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" } , { "id": 4175, "pageID": "60551", "title": "Rowan Gardens", "url" : "rowan-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -Rowan Gardens is a short residential street in south Belfast, located off Hawthornden Drive and close to the Malone Road. It forms part of later residential use of land in the wider Malone area that had previously been occupied by large houses set within landscaped grounds.
The surrounding district developed during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as a suburban area characterised by substantial detached houses standing in extensive grounds. Ordnance Survey mapping from this period records features such as Queen’s Elms, Riddel Hall, landscaped walks, and ornamental ponds, indicating a semi-parkland setting rather than dense urban development.
During the later twentieth century, changes in land use led to the redevelopment of parts of these former grounds. Rowan Gardens does not appear on nineteenth- or early twentieth-century Ordnance Survey maps, suggesting that the street name is of relatively recent origin. Its appearance reflects later residential use of land that had previously formed part of larger landscaped properties, rather than the continuation of an older named route or townland feature.
Rowan Gardens is specifically named in a statutory notice published in the Belfast Telegraph on 16 December 2011 concerning the variation of the boundary of the Malone Conservation Area. Its inclusion among streets and properties considered to be of special architectural or historic interest confirms that Rowan Gardens formed part of the recognised built environment of the Malone area by the early twenty-first century.
The street lies within a small cluster of tree- and garden-themed street names, including Oak Avenue, Ash Avenue, Beechlands, Holly Grove, and Cherryhill. This grouping reflects a broader pattern of naming that draws on arboreal and landscaped associations long characteristic of this part of south Belfast.
The name Rowan Gardens follows a common suburban naming convention based on arboreal imagery. The rowan tree, long associated in Irish and Scottish tradition with protection and endurance, sits comfortably alongside nearby tree-based names such as oak, ash, beech, holly, and cherry. The use of Gardens reinforces the landscaped associations of the area and echoes the ornamental grounds that once characterised this locality.
Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, historical mapping
OSNI modern digital mapping
Belfast Telegraph, 16 December 2011, statutory notice on Malone Conservation Area boundary variation
PRONI, planning and townland records
Local cartographic and topographical evidence
The application of William Gilroy to have the name Harmony Lane changed to Harmony Street be granted. (20th March 1872).
" } , { "id": 4177, "pageID": "60572", "title": "Hartington Court", "url" : "hartington-court", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Hartington Court - - - - BT7 - - - -Like the earlier Hartington Street, Hartington Court is named after the Marquis of Hartington, born Spencer Compton Cavendish, later 8th Duke of Devonshire who was the leader of the Liberal Party. He disagreed with Gladstone over the Home Rule Bill. (Origin of Some of Belfasts Street Names, John J. Marshall, p. 15). His brother Lord Cavendish was murdered in Phoenix Park in 1882.
Hartington Court is not a street but a block of apartments located on Dublin Road between Hartington Street and Salisbury Street. See Hartington Street for further details.
" } , { "id": 4178, "pageID": "60584", "title": "Beechpark Street", "url" : "beechpark-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - Beechpark Street - - - - -That on the application of the owner, Mr John McIlroy, a new street on his property situate off Beechpark Street next Coningsby Street be named Beechnut Street. (14th November 1894).
On the application of the owners of the property your Committee have named ...a new street off Beechpark street ‘Hazelnut street. (24th Sept 1896)
" } , { "id": 4179, "pageID": "60718", "title": "Oban Street", "url" : "oban-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Oban Street - - - - BT12 - - - -Oban Street features in the 1877 Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory.
" } , { "id": 4180, "pageID": "60773", "title": "Abyssinia Street", "url" : "abyssinia-street", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1868", "content" : " - Abyssinia Street - - - - BT12 - - - -An application of Mr William English, of 4, Donegall Square West, to be allowed to name the new street off Grosvernor Street, next to and East of Lincoln Street, ‘Abyssinia Street’ was approved. (15th July 1868). A new street off Grosvenor Street, Belfast, has been named Abyssinia Street. Mr. English is the landlord. We may expect to see streets named Napier, Magdala, and Theodorus after a little. Belfast Morning News - Monday 03 August 1868. Abyssinia Street, Magdala Street, Napier Street and Theodore Street derive their names from the Abyssinian Expedition of 1868. Empire Battle Memories John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1941.
" } , { "id": 4181, "pageID": "60781", "title": "Torrens Avenue", "url" : "torrens-avenue", "intro" : "BT14; year approved 1930", "content" : " - Torrens Avenue - - - - BT14 - - - -Torrens Avenue is called after David Torrens the owner of the property.
The Assistant Surveyor submitted application lodged by Messrs. McIntyre & Torrens for the naming of new streets on the Oldpark estate, and it was. Resolved – That Messrs. McIntyre & Torrens be requested to submit alternative names for these streets, as the Committee do not consider the proposed names suitable. (5th August 1930).
The undernoted names approved for new streets on ground off Oldpark Road the property of Messrs. McIntyre and Torrens;- Torrens Avenue.... (Minutes of the Town Improvement Committee. 30th September 1930).
" } , { "id": 4182, "pageID": "60783", "title": "Napoleon's Gate", "url" : "napoleons-gate-1", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -See Napoleons Gate
(without apostrophe)
" } , { "id": 4183, "pageID": "60788", "title": "Primrose Street", "url" : "primrose-street-1", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1880", "content" : " - Primrose Street - - - - BT14 - - - -There are two streets with the name Primrose Street, one in South Belfast which was developed first and the second one in Ballysillan in North Belfast. This entry is for the North Belfast one. This street name appears for the first time in the 1898 BPUD with six listings.
" } , { "id": 4184, "pageID": "60793", "title": "Federation Street", "url" : "federation-street", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1914", "content" : " - Federation Street - - - - BT6 - - - -An application to have a new street off Ravenhill Avenue named Federation Street was submitted and held over, as it was not signed by all the owners of property interested. (3rd November 1914).
Resolved. That on the application of Mr. Jas. B. Scott a new street on his property situate off Ravenhill Avenue be named Federation Street. (17th November 1914).
" } , { "id": 4185, "pageID": "60810", "title": "Elmwood Mews", "url" : "elmwood-mews", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 1886", "content" : " - Elmwood Mews - - - - BT9 - - - -Resolved that the back lane at rear of property at and near the south side of Elmwood Avenue be named Elmwood Mews (Improvement Committee, 6th October 1886).
" } , { "id": 4186, "pageID": "60812", "title": "St James Parade", "url" : "st-james-parade", "intro" : "BT12; year approved: 1917", "content" : " - St James Parade - - - - BT12 - - - -Resolved that on the application of Messrs. R. J. McConnell & Co. two new streets on their property situate off Donegall Road be named St James Drive and St James Parade and that one on their property off Falls Road be named St James Road. (11th December 1917).
" } , { "id": 4187, "pageID": "60814", "title": "St James Street", "url" : "st-james-street-1", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - St James Street - - - - BT14 - - - -The earliest reference to St James Street off the Antrim Road or Duncairn Street as it was known until 1903 occurs in September 1872 in the Belfast Telegraph.
A surmise: this street was called after a nearby church, St James Church (of Ireland) on the corner of Duncairn Street and Cliftonville Road which had been consescrated on Thursday 2nd March 1871. Details of the consecration were carried in the Belfast Morning News on Friday 03 March 1871.
" } , { "id": 4188, "pageID": "60823", "title": "Osborne Place", "url" : "osborne-place", "intro" : "BT9", "content" : " - Osborne Place - - - - BT9 - - - -Although Osborne is common as a surname, this group of street-names between Lisburn Road and Malone Road (Osborne Park / Drive / Gardens / Place) is perhaps most likely to be ultimately derived from Osborne House, beloved home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight. The earliest use of the name in this neighbourhood of Belfast appears to have been for the Osborne Brick & Tile Works run by McLaughlin & Harvey, listed in the BPU Directory of 1868. By 1877 Osborne Terrace and Osborne Cottage were listed as residences on Lisburn Road. In the same year Osborne House and Osborne Villas were listed on Osborne Park, which is the earliest of the streets (BPU, 1877), whilst Osborne Gardens was named in 1905, shortly after Queen Victorias death in 1901.
Located in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, Osborne was built between 1845 and 1851 as a summer home and rural retreat. It was designed by Prince Albert in the style of an Italian renaissance palazzo. It is now open to visitors and is no longer a royal residence.
The use and re-use of such a name with royal associations fits into a pattern which is noticeable in this area of South Belfast, other examples being Windsor, Adelaide, Kensington, Chelsea, Marlborough, Sandringham, Balmoral, and Braemar.
- Further Information - -https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/
" } , { "id": 4189, "pageID": "60835", "title": "Black Ridge Avenue / Ascaill Dhuibhise", "url" : "black-ridge-avenue-ascaill-dhuibhise", "intro" : "BT11; year approved: 2024", "content" : " - - - " } , { "id": 4190, "pageID": "60845", "title": "Stanley Street / Sráid Stanley", "url" : "stanley-street", "intro" : "BT12; year first recorded: 1843", "content" : " - Stanley Street / Sráid Stanley - - - - BT12 - - - -One of the earliest references to Stanley Street is in the Belfast News-Letter on Tuesday 18 July 1843 which gives details of a riot in the area. One possiblity is that the street was named after Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (29 March 1799 – 23 October 1869). He became known as Lord Stanley from 1834 to 1851. He became the Chief Secretary in 1830. On three separate occasions he served as British `Prime Minister (1852, 1858–1859, and 1866–1868).
There are no longer any properties in Stanley Street and it is, therefore, not listed in some sources such as Royal Mail Postcode Finder.
" } , { "id": 4191, "pageID": "60863", "title": "Woodbreda Avenue", "url" : "woodbreda-avenue", "intro" : "BT8", "content" : " - Woodbreda Avenue - - - - BT8 - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin. During World War II he was an Air Raid Warden which influenced his choice of name for the Wynchurch Streets. In fact, he called them after Winston Churchill. He died prematurely on 11 April 1953. His wife Letitia later donated ground in Rosetta to the Church so that St Bernadette’s Church could be built. Thus both Peter and Letitia left a lasting legacy on the streets of South Belfast.
The Woods Family also built houses in Woodbreda just off the Saintfield Road in the 1970s. The Family had wanted to call the development Woodburn but were refused permission as there was already a Woodburn development in North Belfast. The area in South Belfast was therefore named Wood after the family and Breda after the townland of Newtownbreda.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 4192, "pageID": "60864", "title": "Woodbreda Crescent", "url" : "woodbreda-crescent", "intro" : "BT8", "content" : " - Woodbreda Crescent - - - - BT8 - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin. During World War II he was an Air Raid Warden which influenced his choice of name for the Wynchurch Streets. In fact, he called them after Winston Churchill. He died prematurely on 11 April 1953. His wife Letitia later donated ground in Rosetta to the Church so that St Bernadette’s Church could be built. Thus both Peter and Letitia left a lasting legacy on the streets of South Belfast.
The Woods Family also built houses in Woodbreda just off the Saintfield Road in the 1970s. The Family had wanted to call the development Woodburn but were refused permission as there was already a Woodburn development in North Belfast. The area in South Belfast was therefore named Wood after the family and Breda after the townland of Newtownbreda.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 4193, "pageID": "60865", "title": "Woodbreda Drive", "url" : "woodbreda-drive", "intro" : "BT8", "content" : " - Woodbreda Drive - - - - BT8 - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin. During World War II he was an Air Raid Warden which influenced his choice of name for the Wynchurch Streets. In fact, he called them after Winston Churchill. He died prematurely on 11 April 1953. His wife Letitia later donated ground in Rosetta to the Church so that St Bernadette’s Church could be built. Thus both Peter and Letitia left a lasting legacy on the streets of South Belfast.
The Woods Family also built houses in Woodbreda just off the Saintfield Road in the 1970s. The Family had wanted to call the development Woodburn but were refused permission as there was already a Woodburn development in North Belfast. The area in South Belfast was therefore named Wood after the family and Breda after the townland of Newtownbreda.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 4194, "pageID": "60866", "title": "Woodbreda Gardens", "url" : "woodbreda-gardens", "intro" : "BT8", "content" : " - Woodbreda Gardens - - - - BT8 - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin. During World War II he was an Air Raid Warden which influenced his choice of name for the Wynchurch Streets. In fact, he called them after Winston Churchill. He died prematurely on 11 April 1953. His wife Letitia later donated ground in Rosetta to the Church so that St Bernadette’s Church could be built. Thus both Peter and Letitia left a lasting legacy on the streets of South Belfast.
The Woods Family also built houses in Woodbreda just off the Saintfield Road in the 1970s. The Family had wanted to call the development Woodburn but were refused permission as there was already a Woodburn development in North Belfast. The area in South Belfast was therefore named Wood after the family and Breda after the townland of Newtownbreda.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 4195, "pageID": "60867", "title": "Woodbreda Park", "url" : "woodbreda-park", "intro" : "BT8", "content" : " - Woodbreda Park - - - - BT8 - - - -Patrick Woods was a master joiner who came to Belfast from Monaghan to work on the interior of Clonard Monastery. His son Peter, followed him into the joinery trade. As a catholic, Peter found it extremely difficult to get work in Belfast in the 1930s and so he moved to Dublin where he worked in Mount Merrion. He made enough money to return to Belfast and diversify into the building trade. In 1939, he built 10 Rosetta Road for his wife Letitia Woods (nee Burns) and called it Woodburn. The name is still on the gate today and is inhabited by their grandson.
Peter went on to build Mount Merrion, affectionately named after his time in Dublin. During World War II he was an Air Raid Warden which influenced his choice of name for the Wynchurch Streets. In fact, he called them after Winston Churchill. He died prematurely on 11 April 1953. His wife Letitia later donated ground in Rosetta to the Church so that St Bernadette’s Church could be built. Thus both Peter and Letitia left a lasting legacy on the streets of South Belfast.
The Woods Family also built houses in Woodbreda just off the Saintfield Road in the 1970s. The Family had wanted to call the development Woodburn but were refused permission as there was already a Woodburn development in North Belfast. The area in South Belfast was therefore named Wood after the family and Breda after the townland of Newtownbreda.
(Source of information, Michaela Collins, granddaughter of Peter Woods).
" } , { "id": 4196, "pageID": "60869", "title": "Schomberg Lodge", "url" : "schomberg-lodge", "intro" : "BT4", "content" : " - Schomberg Lodge - - - - BT4 - - - -Located near the site of Schomberg, a house built in 1879 by architect Thomas Jackson for the Ewart family. The Ewarts made their money through the linen industry; their company William Ewart & Son became one of the biggest linen producers in the world. Schomberg became a childrens home in the 1940s, and was demolished in the 1980s.
The house was named after the 1st Duke of Schomberg, Commander-in-Chief of William of Oranges army, who died at the Battle of the Boyne.
There are three Schomberg street names in this area: Schomberg Park, Schomberg Avenue and Schomberg Lodge. Schomberg Park was the first to be built and named: On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee approved of the proposals of developers to name new streets as follows: Messrs. W.M. McMullen and Sons property off Belmont Rd. Schomberg Park. Messrs GH Brown and Sons New Streets adjoining Knightsbridge Park and Bladon Drive, Knightsbridge Park (Continuation) and Bladon Court. (17th June 1963)
Schomberg House https://eastbelfasthistory.com/books/east-belfast-big-houses-volume-2/
Sir William Ewart (1817 - 1889) https://www.newulsterbiography.co.uk/index.php/home/viewPerson/1799
This short street, connecting Donegall Road to Stroud Street, has no properties fronting onto it, which means that it is omitted from many online sources.
Combermere is the site of a former abbey, later a country house, in south-west Cheshire. The place gets its name from a lake called Comber Mere. The name also appears in the peerage title, Viscount Combermere. It was Stapleton Cotton, 1st Viscount Combermere, who gave the house a Gothic make-over in the early 19th century. In 1837 his eldest daughter, Caroline Cotton married Arthur Hill, Earl of Hillsborough, later to become the 4th Marquess of Downshire. This marriage tie may be the origin of Combermere Street. Combermere Barracks at Windsor are also named after the 1st Viscount.
- Further Information - -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combermere_Abbey
" } , { "id": 4198, "pageID": "60899", "title": "Millfield", "url" : "millfield-1", "intro" : "BT1; year first recorded (as Milfield Lean): 1708", "content" : " - Millfield - - - - BT1 - - - -Millfield was much what the name expresses – a field attached to the mill; and allusions occur as to its value for bleaching and other useful purposes (George Benn, A History of the Town of Belfast, vol. i, 1877, p. 529).
Millfield got its name from the Manor Mill, situated at the angle of Mill Street and Millfield. This necessary passage from the Shankill side to the mill was perhaps an improvement of George Macartneys, as its first name when it was a regularly built street was Georges Lean. It was the direct route from Lisburn to Carrickfergus (John J Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 31/01/1941).
The street was first recorded in 1708 under the name Milfield Lean. It is named Georges Lean on Maclanachans map in 1715. It first appears as Millfield in 1745.
Read letter, dated 29th ult., from Mr. P. Foley, suggesting a change in the name of Millfield. Resolved – That as the proposal has not been made by a representative number of the owners or occupiers of property in the street, the committee cannot see their way to take any action in the matter. (29th October 1912).
- Further Information - -Photo of Millfield, 1913, A R Hogg
" } , { "id": 4199, "pageID": "60930", "title": "Pavilion Park Demesne", "url" : "pavilion-park-demesne", "intro" : "BT9; year approved: 2023", "content" : " - Pavilion Park Demesne - - - - BT9 - - - -There was a proposal put to the People and Communities Committee that the name Pavilion Park Demesne Off Dub Lane, BT9 on behalf of Scoto Eastern Ltd be accepted. The new street is being developed to include 9 residential properties. Scoto Eastern Ltd have proposed Pavilion Park Demesne, as their first choice as the new street is located on the site of the former Queens University sports pavilion. The applicant has proposed Pavilion Park Manor and Pavilion Gardens as the second and third choice. (People and Communities Committee, 7th February, 2023).
" } , { "id": 4200, "pageID": "60956", "title": "Emersons Close", "url" : "emersons-close", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Emersons Close - - - - BT14 - - - -The contractor (Dixons Contractors Ltd) has proposed Emersons for the street names because the Emerson family had a large mill in the area which was powered by the Ligoniel river which connects Emerson’s Mill with the site. The contractor has advised that the slopes of Wolfhill were the focus of the linen industry in the 19th century with a number of important works such as the Mountain spinning mill and Emerson’s spinning mill which were located along the Ligoniel and Crumlin Roads (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 7th March, 2017).
" } , { "id": 4201, "pageID": "60957", "title": "Emersons Drive", "url" : "emersons-drive", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Emersons Drive - - - - BT14 - - - -The contractor (Dixons Contractors Ltd) has proposed Emersons for the street names because the Emerson family had a large mill in the area which was powered by the Ligoniel river which connects Emerson’s Mill with the site. The contractor has advised that the slopes of Wolfhill were the focus of the linen industry in the 19th century with a number of important works such as the Mountain spinning mill and Emerson’s spinning mill which were located along the Ligoniel and Crumlin Roads (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 7th March, 2017).
" } , { "id": 4202, "pageID": "60958", "title": "Emersons Lane", "url" : "emersons-lane", "intro" : "BT14", "content" : " - Emersons Lane - - - - BT14 - - - -The contractor (Dixons Contractors Ltd) has proposed Emersons for the street names because the Emerson family had a large mill in the area which was powered by the Ligoniel river which connects Emerson’s Mill with the site. The contractor has advised that the slopes of Wolfhill were the focus of the linen industry in the 19th century with a number of important works such as the Mountain spinning mill and Emerson’s spinning mill which were located along the Ligoniel and Crumlin Roads (People and Communities Committee, minutes, 7th March, 2017).
" } , { "id": 4203, "pageID": "60989", "title": "Isthmus Street", "url" : "isthmus-street", "intro" : "BT6", "content" : " - Isthmus Street - - - - BT6 - - - -A Belfast Town Improvement Committee meeting in mid-1883 (reported in The Northern Whig on 3 July 1883) indicated that approval was given for the construction of a row of houses for a local developer, Mr. J. D. Dunlop on Isthmus Street. Early maps and city directories from the 1880s–1890s show Isthmus Street tucked in the grid of new streets around Woodstock Road and Willowfield.
This is the I in an alphabetical sequence of streets built in the 1880s and 1890s.
- Further information - -Surviving references suggest J.D. Dunlop may have been John D. Dunlop (and it’s possible the middle initial D. stood for a middle name such as Dawson, as one of his children bore the middle name Dawson). Dunlop resided in East Belfast and was prominent enough in the community to enter local politics at a later stage. For example, by 1904 John D. Dunlop (then living at a residence called Hawarden) was listed as a builder and was nominated as a candidate for Belfast municipal elections . This confirms that he was a well-established builder in the city. In the 1901 census, John Dunlop (builder) is found living on Woodstock Road, indicating he remained based in the same general area where he had developed property. Dunlop’s role in the area’s development was as a small-scale property developer/ contractor – likely one of several builders who purchased plots of former estate land in Willowfield to lay out terraces. His project on Isthmus Street would have contributed to the growth of the Woodstock Road district as a new suburb in the 1880s. While details of Dunlop’s early background are sparse, his occupation is consistently given as builder, and his involvement with Isthmus Street suggests he was responsible for constructing those houses and possibly others on neighboring streets as East Belfast expanded
" } , { "id": 4204, "pageID": "60990", "title": "Annalee Street", "url" : "annalee-street", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 2023", "content" : " - Annalee Street - - - - BT14 - - - -On 7th November 2023, the People and Communities Committee of Belfast City Council considered a proposal submitted by Clanmil Housing Association for the naming of a new street. The proposed street is located off Alloa Street, BT14, on a vacant site at the junction of Manor Street and Alloa Street. This area formerly included several historical streets—Dargle Street, Annalee Street, Roe Street, and Avonbeg Street—that were demolished several years ago.
In recognition of the sites historical significance, Clanmil Housing Association has proposed Annalee Street as their preferred name, seeking to preserve the memory of one of the original streets. Should this name not be approved, their second choice is John Hewitt Street, reflecting the sites proximity to Belfast City Council’s John Hewitt Park. The third choice proposed is Roe Street. The name Annalee Street was agreed.
" } , { "id": 4205, "pageID": "61021", "title": "Mica Street / Sráid an Mhíoca", "url" : "mica-street-srid-an-mhoca", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Mica Street / Sráid an Mhíoca - - - - BT12 - - - -Not listed in some sources. However, whilst there may be no ordinary houses in the street, it is home to Mica Street Day Centre.
" } , { "id": 4206, "pageID": "61037", "title": "Ardmore Avenue", "url" : "ardmore-avenue-1", "intro" : "BT7", "content" : " - Ardmore Avenue - - - - BT7 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4207, "pageID": "61038", "title": "Monagh By-Pass / Seachbhóthar na Móna", "url" : "monagh-by-pass", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Monagh By-Pass / Seachbhóthar na Móna - - - - BT12 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4208, "pageID": "61041", "title": "Shelbourne Road", "url" : "shelbourne-road", "intro" : "BT6; year approved: 1912", "content" : " - Shelbourne Road - - - - BT6 - - - -That on the application of the owners, The Martin Estates Company Limited, a new street on their property situate off Ardenlee Avenue, be named Shelbourne Road. (19th March 1912).
Shelbourne Road runs at right angles to several residential streets from Ardenlee Avenue to Onslow Parade. However, there are no properties which have this address and, consequently, it is not listed in some sources such as Royal Mail Postcode Finder.
Despite the slight difference in spelling, it seems likely that this street was named after one of the holders of the title Earl of Shelburne, an extinct title in the Peerage of Ireland, or related titles. The title Baroness Shelburne was created in 1688 for Elizabeth Petty, wife of Sir William Petty, This argument is strengthened by the presence of Onslow Gardens / Parade / Park and Haddington Gardens in the same neighbourhood. Onslow (Shropshire, England) and Haddington (East Lothian, Scotland) are unrelated geographically but are also names of earldoms.
Shelburne is a barony in the south-western part of Co. Wexford, which includes the Hook Peninsula. Despite its resemblance to English names in -burn or -bourne, this is an anglicisation of Irish Síol Bhroin, originally the name of a population group which inhabited this area. The spelling with the addition of an O is also found in the name of the Shelbourne Hotel on St. Stephens Green, Dublin. The history section of the hotels website states that it was strategically named after William, 2nd Earl of Shelburne, former British Prime Minister and former owner of the site. Our History - The Shelbourne Dublin McCready also attributes Shelbourne Road in South Dublin to the Earl of Shelburne (Dublin Street Names, Dated and Explained, p. 117).
" } , { "id": 4209, "pageID": "61042", "title": "Springview Street / Sráid Radharc Chluanaí", "url" : "springview-street", "intro" : "BT13", "content" : " - Springview Street / Sráid Radharc Chluanaí - - - - BT13 - - - -Springview Street is a side-street off Springfield Road which has been drastically shortened due to re-development. Consequently, there are no longer any properties which have this address and so it is not listed in some sources such as Royal Mail Postcode Finder.
" } , { "id": 4210, "pageID": "61044", "title": "Turin Street / Sráid Turin", "url" : "turin-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Turin Street / Sráid Turin - - - - BT12 - - - -Turin Street is off Distillery Street. There are no longer any properties which have this address and consequently it is not listed in some sources such as Postcode Finder.
" } , { "id": 4211, "pageID": "61045", "title": "Theodore Street / Sráid Théadóra", "url" : "theodore-street", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - Theodore Street / Sráid Théadóra - - - - BT12 - - - -Theodore Street is off Grosvenor Road. It is now drastically truncated due to re-development. There are no longer any properties that have this address and consequently it is not listed in some sources such as Royal Mail Postcode Finder.
" } , { "id": 4212, "pageID": "61094", "title": "Serpentine Gardens", "url" : "serpentine-gardens", "intro" : "", "content" : " - Serpentine Gardens - - - - BT36 - - - -Resolved - That the request of Messrs. McAuley McIlroy & Co. Ltd. for approval of the name Serpentine Gardens in lieu of Serpentine Crescent for a new street off Serpentine Road, be acceded to.
" } , { "id": 4213, "pageID": "61107", "title": "Coombe Hill Park", "url" : "coombe-hill-park", "intro" : "BT14; year approved: 1935", "content" : " - - -Joanmount estate was developed by Sir William Frederick Neill (1889-1960), an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician. He was Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1946 to 1949 and MP for North Belfast from 1945 to 1950. Neill bought the land from Cliftonville Golf Club, which was thereby reduced from 18 holes to 9 holes, and he named the estate after his daughter Joan. Some of the streets in Joanmount were named after places in Great Britain - Hoylake, Formby, Meyrick, Coombehill and Prestwick. From the blog of Nelson McCausland.
Resolved - That the names Prestwick Park, Coombe Hill Park and Meyrick Park be approved for new streets on the property of Mr. W. F. Neill of Oldpark Road. (19th November 1935).
- - BT14 - - Coombe Hill Park - -Joanmount estate was developed by Sir William Frederick Neill (1889-1960), an estate agent and an Ulster Unionist politician. He was Lord Mayor of Belfast from 1946 to 1949 and MP for North Belfast from 1945 to 1950. Neill bought the land from Cliftonville Golf Club, which was thereby reduced from 18 holes to 9 holes, and he named the estate after his daughter Joan. Some of the streets in Joanmount were named after places in Great Britain - Hoylake, Formby, Meyrick, Coombehill and Prestwick. From the blog of Nelson McCausland.
- Further information - -Street Name | Golf Club | Golf Club Address | Year Established |
Sunningdale | Sunningdale Golf Club | Berkshire, England | 1901 |
Meyrick | Meyrick Park Golf Club | Dorset, England | 1894 |
Coombe Hill | Coombe Hill Golf Club | Surrey, England | 1911 |
Prestwick | Prestwick Golf Club | Ayrshire, Scotland | 1851 |
Wallasey | Wallasey Golf Club | Wirral, England | 1891 |
Formby | Formby Golf Club | Liverpool, England | 1884 |
Hoylake | Royal Liverpool Golf Club | Hoylake, England | 1869 |
(Source: Hugh Daly)
" } , { "id": 4214, "pageID": "61164", "title": "Salisbury Gardens", "url" : "salisbury-gardens", "intro" : "year approved: 1912", "content" : " - - -Submitted memorial from owners and occupiers of property in Windermere Gardens, asking to have the name of the south-western portion of that street changed to Salisbury Gardens, which was referred to the Surveyor for consideration and report. (13th August 1912).
The Surveyor reported on memorial from owners and occupiers of property in Windermere Gardens asking to have the name of the portion of that street next Salisbury Avenue changed to Salisbury Gardens, and he was instructed to communicate with the memorialists suggesting that one name be applied to the entire street. (20th August 1912).
The Surveyor reported further on the application of owners and occupiers of property in Windermere Gardens to have the name of the portion of that street running north-west from Salisbury Avenue changed to Salisbury Gardens, and it was Resolved – That the Council be recommended to accede to the application. (27th August 1912).
" } , { "id": 4215, "pageID": "61165", "title": "Glencourt / Cúirt an Ghleanna", "url" : "glencourt", "intro" : "BT11", "content" : " - Glencourt / Cúirt an Ghleanna - - - - BT11 - - - -Thank you for using this search facility in Belfast Street Names.
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" } , { "id": 4216, "pageID": "61205", "title": "St Andrews Square North", "url" : "st-andrews-square-north", "intro" : "BT12", "content" : " - St Andrews Square North - - - - BT12 - - - -Origin of Name:
St Andrew’s Square North takes its name from St Andrew’s Church of Ireland, which stood on Hope Street at the top of Sandy Row. The parish of St Andrew was formed in 1867, and the church opened in 1870. It was dedicated to St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland, reflecting the strong Scottish influence in the district.
History:
The square first appears in Belfast directories in the 1870s.
It was laid out with labourers’ cottages on one side and St Andrew’s Church on the other.
The church closed in 1971 and was demolished soon afterwards. The name St Andrew’s Square continued in use.
Present Layout:
Today the old square survives in three parts: St Andrew’s Square North, West, and East.
Surroundings:
St Andrew’s Square North lies just off Sandy Row. For decades it was overlooked by the Boyne Bridge (opened 1935), which crossed the railway beside Great Victoria Street Station. That bridge was removed in 2024–25 as part of the Belfast Grand Central Station development, which has transformed the surrounding area into a major transport hub and regeneration site.
Key Dates:
1867: Parish of St Andrew formed
1870: Church opened on Hope Street
1877: Square appears in directories
1971: Church closed and demolished
2024–25: Boyne Bridge dismantled during Grand Central works
Legacy:
Although the church is gone, the street names remain as a reminder of the once-prominent St Andrew’s parish at the heart of Sandy Row.
History:
The square first appears in Belfast directories in the 1870s.
It was laid out with labourers’ cottages on one side and St Andrew’s Church on the other.
The church closed in 1971 and was demolished soon afterwards. The name St Andrew’s Square continued in use.
Present Layout:
Today the old square survives in three parts: St Andrew’s Square North, West, and East.
Surroundings:
St Andrew’s Square North lies just off Sandy Row. For decades it was overlooked by the Boyne Bridge (opened 1935), which crossed the railway beside Great Victoria Street Station. That bridge was removed in 2024–25 as part of the Belfast Grand Central Station development, which has transformed the surrounding area into a major transport hub and regeneration site.
Key Dates:
1867: Parish of St Andrew formed
1870: Church opened on Hope Street
1877: Square appears in directories
1971: Church closed and demolished
2024–25: Boyne Bridge dismantled during Grand Central works
Legacy:
Although the church is gone, the street names remain as a reminder of the once-prominent St Andrew’s parish at the heart of Sandy Row.
History:
The square first appears in Belfast directories in the 1870s.
It was laid out with labourers’ cottages on one side and St Andrew’s Church on the other.
The church closed in 1971 and was demolished soon afterwards. The name St Andrew’s Square continued in use.
Present Layout:
Today the old square survives in three parts: St Andrew’s Square North, West, and East.
Surroundings:
St Andrew’s Square North lies just off Sandy Row. For decades it was overlooked by the Boyne Bridge (opened 1935), which crossed the railway beside Great Victoria Street Station. That bridge was removed in 2024–25 as part of the Belfast Grand Central Station development, which has transformed the surrounding area into a major transport hub and regeneration site.
Key Dates:
1867: Parish of St Andrew formed
1870: Church opened on Hope Street
1877: Square appears in directories
1971: Church closed and demolished
2024–25: Boyne Bridge dismantled during Grand Central works
Legacy:
Although the church is gone, the street names remain as a reminder of the once-prominent St Andrew’s parish at the heart of Sandy Row.
That on the application of Mr. Thomas Murphy a new street on his property off Springfield Road be named Mountcashel Street. (1st October 1907).
" } , { "id": 4220, "pageID": "61225", "title": "Kenbaan Street", "url" : "kenbaan-street-1", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1890", "content" : " - Kenbaan Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Probably from Kenbaan, a historical spelling variant of Kinbane or White Head, a promontory on the Causeway Coast situated 4 km NW of Ballycastle. It is an anglicisation of Ir. An Cionn Bán, the white headland. This headland is located in the townland of Cregganboy and is the site of the ruined Kinbane Castle. It should be noted that Whitehead on Belfast Lough is another occurrence of the same name, so a connection with this place must also be considered.
Kenbaan Street is first recorded in council minutes in 1890, and again in 1893. It still exists, but is considerably truncated and has no properties on it. See also Kenbaan Court and Kinbane Way in Finaghy.
That on the application of the owner Mr James Holywood a new street on his property situate off Kinbaan Street be named Larch Street. (30th March 1898).
- Further Information - -Kinbane Head © Anne Burgess :: Geograph Britain and Ireland
Kinbane Castle - A Hidden Gem on County Antrims Coast - Belfast Entries
" } , { "id": 4221, "pageID": "61269", "title": "Tate's Avenue", "url" : "tates-avenue-1", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -See Tates Avenue
(without apostrophe)
" } , { "id": 4222, "pageID": "61274", "title": "Prince's Dock Street", "url" : "princes-dock-street-1", "intro" : "", "content" : " - - -See Princes Dock Street
(without apostrophe)
" } , { "id": 4223, "pageID": "61284", "title": "Corry Road", "url" : "corry-road", "intro" : "", "content" : " - Corry Road - - - - - - - BT3 - " } , { "id": 4224, "pageID": "61292", "title": "Brookmount Street", "url" : "brookmount-street", "intro" : "", "content" : " - Brookmount Street - - - - -That on the application of the owners Messrs R. J. McConnell and Company a new street on their property situate off Shankill Road, new and parallel to Glenwood Street be named Brookmount Street. (4th July 1894).
Belvoir Road is part of the Outer Ring dual carriageway. There seem to be no properties which have Belvoir Road as an address as it is not found in Royal Mail Postcode Finder and some other databases.
Named after Belvoir, a house built in the mid-18th century and demolished in 1961. It stood where the main car park for Belvoir Forest Park is today.
According to Fred Heatley and Hugh Dixon the original house of the Hill family, later Viscount Dungannon, who owned the Belvoir estate in the 17th century, was built in the 1740s by Anne Trevor, widow of Michael Hill (d.1699), after the death of her second husband Viscount Midleton (1728). They believe Anne Trevor named the place after Belvoir Castle, home of the Duke of Rutland, where she had spent a happy childhood. Thomas Bateson purchased the Belvoir estate about 1811. Thomas’ grandson Thomas acquired the adjoining grounds of Derramore. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon Bullet points: Big House The large house and estate at Belvoir once belonged to Sir Robert Bateson Baronet and MP.
Hugh Hamilton has drawn our attention to 18th century paintings of Belvoir by Jonathan Fisher which show that the house once enjoyed views along the Lagan Valley to Belfast and beyond. See the link below in Further Information. This is no longer the case due to the growth of trees in Belvoir Forest Park. In addition to Anne Trevors childhood connection with Belvoir in England, this fine vista of the Lagan was an important factor in the choice of the name Belvoir (Old French, beautiful view).
- Further Information - -https://lordbelmontinnorthernireland.blogspot.com/search?q=belvoir
https://theirishaesthete.com/tag/belvoir-park/ (including paintings of Belvoir)
" } , { "id": 4226, "pageID": "61295", "title": "Belvoir Crescent", "url" : "belvoir-crescent", "intro" : "BT8", "content" : " - Belvoir Crescent - - - - BT8 - - - -Named after Belvoir, a house built in the mid-18th century and demolished in 1961. It stood where the main car park for Belvoir Forest Park is today.
According to Fred Heatley and Hugh Dixon the original house of the Hill family, later Viscount Dungannon, who owned the Belvoir estate in the 17th century, was built in the 1740s by Anne Trevor, widow of Michael Hill (d.1699), after the death of her second husband Viscount Midleton (1728). They believe Anne Trevor named the place after Belvoir Castle, home of the Duke of Rutland, where she had spent a happy childhood. Thomas Bateson purchased the Belvoir estate about 1811. Thomas’ grandson Thomas acquired the adjoining grounds of Derramore. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon Bullet points: Big House The large house and estate at Belvoir once belonged to Sir Robert Bateson Baronet and MP.
Hugh Hamilton has drawn our attention to 18th century paintings of Belvoir by Jonathan Fisher which show that the house once enjoyed views along the Lagan Valley to Belfast and beyond. See the link below in Further Information. This is no longer the case due to the growth of trees in Belvoir Forest Park. In addition to Anne Trevors childhood connection with Belvoir in England, this fine vista of the Lagan was an important factor in the choice of the name Belvoir (Old French, beautiful view).
- Further Information - -https://lordbelmontinnorthernireland.blogspot.com/search?q=belvoir
https://theirishaesthete.com/tag/belvoir-park/ (including paintings of Belvoir)
" } , { "id": 4227, "pageID": "61296", "title": "Belvoir Close", "url" : "belvoir-close", "intro" : "BT8", "content" : " - Belvoir Close - - - - BT8 - - - -Named after Belvoir, a house built in the mid-18th century and demolished in 1961. It stood where the main car park for Belvoir Forest Park is today.
According to Fred Heatley and Hugh Dixon the original house of the Hill family, later Viscount Dungannon, who owned the Belvoir estate in the 17th century, was built in the 1740s by Anne Trevor, widow of Michael Hill (d.1699), after the death of her second husband Viscount Midleton (1728). They believe Anne Trevor named the place after Belvoir Castle, home of the Duke of Rutland, where she had spent a happy childhood. Thomas Bateson purchased the Belvoir estate about 1811. Thomas’ grandson Thomas acquired the adjoining grounds of Derramore. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon Bullet points: Big House The large house and estate at Belvoir once belonged to Sir Robert Bateson Baronet and MP.
Hugh Hamilton has drawn our attention to 18th century paintings of Belvoir by Jonathan Fisher which show that the house once enjoyed views along the Lagan Valley to Belfast and beyond. See the link below in Further Information. This is no longer the case due to the growth of trees in Belvoir Forest Park. In addition to Anne Trevors childhood connection with Belvoir in England, this fine vista of the Lagan was an important factor in the choice of the name Belvoir (Old French, beautiful view).
- Further Informatiion - -https://lordbelmontinnorthernireland.blogspot.com/search?q=belvoir
https://theirishaesthete.com/tag/belvoir-park/ (including paintings of Belvoir)
" } , { "id": 4228, "pageID": "61311", "title": "Roundhill Street", "url" : "roundhill-street", "intro" : "BT5; year approved: 1881", "content" : " - Roundhill Street - - - - BT5 - - - -Named after Roundhill House, which was formerly situated in this neighbourhood. It was first recorded in 1834 and was demolished by 1901 (IHTA xvii, 80). It was sometimes spelt Round Hill House. The street is not listed in the Royal Mail Postcode Finder because there are no properties that have this address. The houses in Glenallen Street on the one side and Vicarage Street on the other side back onto Roundhill Street.
" } , { "id": 4229, "pageID": "61319", "title": "Whitewell Court", "url" : "whitewell-court", "intro" : "", "content" : " - Whitewell Court - - - - -Whitewell Court is a short residential cul-de-sac located off Whitewell Road in north Belfast, close to the M2 motorway. Although the surrounding area lies near the boundary with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Whitewell Court itself is situated on the south side of the M2 and falls within the Belfast City Council area.
The name Whitewell Court was formally approved by Belfast City Council in 2004. Approval appears in the minutes of the Health and Environmental Services Committee meeting held on Monday, 9 February 2004, under the heading Street Naming. The location is recorded as off Whitewell Road, and the applicant is listed as Habinteg Housing Association.
The name Whitewell Court is derived directly from Whitewell Road, from which it is accessed, and reflects the common practice of applying the name of the principal street to a smaller adjoining residential court. The use of the suffix Court is consistent with modern residential naming conventions for short cul-de-sacs.
• Street type: Residential cul-de-sac
• Area: Whitewell / Antrim Road area, north Belfast
• Council area: Belfast City Council
• Postcode district: BT36
• Accessed from: Whitewell Road
• Year approved: 2004
• Applicant: Habinteg Housing Association
• Belfast City Council, Health and Environmental Services Committee Minutes, 9 February 2004
• Ordnance Survey maps of Belfast
Gilchrist Meadows
Key facts: Status: proposed/approved new street name (BCC). Location: off Edenderry Road, BT8.
KMBC Ltd proposed Gilchrist Meadows as its first choice for the new street name because the site is in close proximity to Gilchrist Bridge. The second choice was Ruby Meadows (adjacent to Ruby Cottages). The third choice was St Ellens Meadows (the site shares a boundary with St Ellens Terrace). The application particulars were in order; Royal Mail had no objections; and the proposed name did not duplicate an existing approved street name in the city.
Sources: Belfast City Council, People and Communities Committee, Main Report (street naming applications), 11 June 2024.
Moore Street was laid out in the 1870s as part of the rapid industrial expansion of East Belfast, particularly in the Ballymacarrett and Lagan Village areas. It is first listed in city directories by 1877, and a birth notice published in the Belfast Morning News confirms active residence at No. 2 Moore Street by June 1879 when James Lyness and his wife welcomed a son.
The street likely originated as a short terrace of red-brick houses developed privately by or under the influence of the Coates Family, industrialists who established the Lagan Foundry and laid out nearby streets including Woodstock Road and Swift Street. Moore Street would have provided affordable housing for workers employed in the nearby mills, foundries, and ropeworks.
The origin of the name Moore is uncertain, but likely refers to a person—possibly a landowner or associate of the Coates family involved in local development. The street featured both housing and small businesses, including a grocer and a public house at the Ravenhill Road end by the 1890s.
Moore Street’s modest housing and mixed-use corner premises reflected the urban character of 19th-century working-class Belfast.
Sources:
– Belfast Morning News, 28 June 1879 (birth notice for 2 Moore Street)
– Belfast Street Directories, 1877–1890
– History Hub Ulster: Coates family and Lagan Foundry
– Belfast Street Names Project (contextual reference for Coates Row)
Resolved that the four new streets off the south side of Grosvenor Street be named Genoa Street, Turin Street, Naples Street and Venice Street. (8th February 1878).
Connects Mountpottinger Road with Short Strand.
Named after Mount Pottinger (house), the residence of the Pottinger family. The house is first recorded in 1744. See Mountpottinger Road.
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