Belfry, the Albert Clock, Belfast © Albert Bridge

J3474 : Belfry, the Albert Clock, Belfast

taken 10 years ago, near to Shankill, Belfast County Borough, Ballymacarret, Cliftonville and Skegoneill, Northern Ireland

Belfry, the Albert Clock, Belfast

The intricate and extravagant detail on the belfry. Some was removed in 1924 during repairs to defects in the masonry.

The Albert Clock, Belfast

The Albert Clock, at Queen’s Square, opposite High Street, was designed by William J Barre as a memorial to Prince Albert. Completed in 1859, built on reclaimed land (known as “Belfast sleech”), it is said to be 113 ft tall and 14ft off vertical.

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Grid Square: J3474, 4289 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Albert Bridge (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Sunday, 16 September, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 16 September, 2012
Geographical Context: Public buildings and spaces City, Town centre People, Events
Subject Location: Irish: J 342 745 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:36.0596N 5:55.4496W
Camera Location: Irish: J 341 744
View Direction: North-northeast (about 22 degrees)