Nineteenth century recreation of a castle to the north west of Cardiff. William Burges for Marquess of Bute rebuilt the gatehouse, raised the height of the towers and created amazing interiors. Well worth a visit
Nineteenth century recreation of a castle to the north west of Cardiff. William Burges for Marquess of Bute rebuilt the gatehouse, raised the height of the towers and created amazing interiors. Well worth a visit
Built as a memorial to all those who last their lives in the Great War, this 1938 building from initiation housed health and international cooperation functions. In an undercroft is a remembrance book to the welsh people who lost their lives in WW1.
Built as a memorial to all those who last their lives in the Great War, this 1938 building from initiation housed health and international cooperation functions. In an undercroft is a remembrance book to the welsh people who lost their lives in WW1.
Cardiff Castle West Gate. Apartments behind extended and romanticised by William Burges in 19th century. Atmospheric place enhanced by wild vegetation in adjacent park.
Cardiff Castle West Gate. Apartments behind extended and romanticised by William Burges in 19th century. Atmospheric place enhanced by wild vegetation in adjacent park.
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www.Marksoftime.com Coleraine 45. Finally to 2012 and the Giant's Causeway visitor Centre just outside this area. Designed by Henegan Peng Architects after an international competition.
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www.Marksoftime.com Coleraine 44. The Council Offices
Completed in 2000, award winning, plenty of glass symbolising a new era after the end of the Troubles.
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www.Marksoftime.com Coleraine 44. The Council Offices
Completed in 2000, award winning, plenty of glass symbolising a new era after the end of the Troubles.
Coleraine 50. Portstewart Town Hall. Built in 1934/35 following a competition. Modernist influences, probably reflecting the seaside architecture of other resorts and lidos across the UK and Ireland at that time.
Coleraine 50. Portstewart Town Hall. Built in 1934/35 following a competition. Modernist influences, probably reflecting the seaside architecture of other resorts and lidos across the UK and Ireland at that time.
Portstewart Presbyterian Church 1904. An elegant Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau influenced church.
Portstewart Presbyterian Church 1904. An elegant Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau influenced church.
Downhill Tunnels. Constructed between 1845 and 1852. These were among the first of the type on the island and were important engineering feats for the time.
Downhill Tunnels. Constructed between 1845 and 1852. These were among the first of the type on the island and were important engineering feats for the time.
On a site associated with the saint, St Patrick's was significantly rebuilt in the 1880's with an elegant gothic tower added.
On a site associated with the saint, St Patrick's was significantly rebuilt in the 1880's with an elegant gothic tower added.
Coleraine 34. the Town hall.
Opened in 1859, the town hall is in an Italianate classical style taking pride of place in the centre of the Diamond. It reflects the confidence of the town at this point in its history .
Coleraine 34. the Town hall.
Opened in 1859, the town hall is in an Italianate classical style taking pride of place in the centre of the Diamond. It reflects the confidence of the town at this point in its history .
Coleraine 34. the Old Courthouse.
Built in 1852, it functioned as the town court for 133 years until its closure in 1985. On a commanding position at the top of Waterside Street looking down towards the Bann Bridge. it is now uses as a bar and restaurant.
Coleraine 34. the Old Courthouse.
Built in 1852, it functioned as the town court for 133 years until its closure in 1985. On a commanding position at the top of Waterside Street looking down towards the Bann Bridge. it is now uses as a bar and restaurant.
Coleraine 33. the Irish Society School
Another institutional building in the gothic style is Coleraine's former Irish Society School. Constructed between 1867 and 1869 it is a picturesque jumble of pitched roofs, cupolas, turrets and tall chimneys.
Coleraine 33. the Irish Society School
Another institutional building in the gothic style is Coleraine's former Irish Society School. Constructed between 1867 and 1869 it is a picturesque jumble of pitched roofs, cupolas, turrets and tall chimneys.
Coleraine 32. The work house on Mountsandel Road. originally designed for 700 extended during Famine to take another 60 with a fever hospital along side. Only the front block remains.wa
Coleraine 32. The work house on Mountsandel Road. originally designed for 700 extended during Famine to take another 60 with a fever hospital along side. Only the front block remains.wa
Coleraine Market Yard. Constructed in 1829 to the same classical rules as buildings constructed 70 years earlier. Elegant proportions reinforcing the character of an important space for commerce.
Coleraine Market Yard. Constructed in 1829 to the same classical rules as buildings constructed 70 years earlier. Elegant proportions reinforcing the character of an important space for commerce.
Coleraine 28. The Mussenden Temple.
Dramatically located, the Mussenden Temple has a motto: ‘SAUVE MARI MAGNO TURBANTIBUS AEQUORA VENTIS’ – ‘Tis pleasant to watch from land the great struggling of others when winds whip up the waves on a mighty sea’.
Coleraine 28. The Mussenden Temple.
Dramatically located, the Mussenden Temple has a motto: ‘SAUVE MARI MAGNO TURBANTIBUS AEQUORA VENTIS’ – ‘Tis pleasant to watch from land the great struggling of others when winds whip up the waves on a mighty sea’.
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The Lions Gate, Downhill. Constructed 1780. An elegant entrance to a dramatic estate.
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The Lions Gate, Downhill. Constructed 1780. An elegant entrance to a dramatic estate.
Cromore House near Portstewart. Central section mid Eighteenth century. Bays and side pavilions from 1834.
Cromore House near Portstewart. Central section mid Eighteenth century. Bays and side pavilions from 1834.
This ruin in Brockaghboy near Garvagh may be the remains of a house abandoned in 1718 Presbyterian migration to the New World
This ruin in Brockaghboy near Garvagh may be the remains of a house abandoned in 1718 Presbyterian migration to the New World