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Bedford Street The White Linen Hall as it was in 1888, photographed from Donegall Square North. Now replaced by Belfast City Hall. The Linen Quarter (Irish: An Cheathrú Linéadaigh) [1] is an area of Belfast, Northern Ireland. The name is derived from the great many linen warehouses that are still present in the area.
The original Linen Hall Library in 1888, shortly before its demolition and replacement with Belfast City Hall.. The Linen Hall Library is a unique institution. It was founded in 1788 by a group of artisans as the Belfast Reading Society and in 1792 became the Belfast Society for Promoting Knowledge.
The economy of Belfast, Northern Ireland was initially built on trade through Belfast Harbour. Later, industry contributed to its growth, particularly shipbuilding and linen. At the beginning of the 20th century Belfast was both the largest producer of linen in the world [1] and also boasted the world's largest shipyard. [2]
Gilbert McIlveen (17? – 1833) was a Belfast linen draper [1] and founding member of the Society of the United Irishmen, a revolutionary organisation in late 18th century Ireland. He took no part in the rebellion of 1798 and in 1803, in response to rumours of a further republican insurrection, he joined the loyalist yeomanry.
High Street, Belfast, c.1906. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, and throughout its modern history has been a major commercial and industrial centre.In the late 20th century manufacturing industries that had existed for several centuries declined, particularly shipbuilding.
When Belfast was incorporated in 1842 Andrew became a member of the council, was elected the third Mayor in 1845, and presented the town with the organ in Ulster Hall at a cost of £3,000. He established a home in Springvale, Ballywalter, co. Down and served as High Sheriff of Down for 1855-56 and as High Sheriff of Antrim for 1858-59.
Plaque from Jaffe Memorial Fountain, Belfast Daniel Joseph Jaffe (August 19, 1809 - January 21, 1874) was a German merchant who came to Belfast in 1850 to establish a linen export business. [ 1 ] He was the father of Otto Jaffe , who was twice Lord Mayor of Belfast and its first and only Jewish Lord Mayor.
1830 – Belfast becomes the world's leading producer of linen. [34] 1832 – The 1826–1837 cholera pandemic arrives in Belfast, killing 418 people. [52] 1836 – Belfast has a vibrant chamber of commerce and top-level banking network, which include the Northern Bank, Ulster Bank and Belfast Bank. [citation needed]