J3374 : "The Sixth", Belfast (May 2018)

taken 6 years ago, near to Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

"The Sixth", Belfast (May 2018)
"The Sixth", Belfast (May 2018)
The former “Belfast Telegraph” offices and print shop are currently the subject of a public consultation before redevelopment of the site. This banner is on the Royal Avenue side.
Nos 124-144 Royal Avenue, Belfast (Belfast Telegraph)

The “Belfast Telegraph” currently (August 2015) occupies two buildings, in Royal Avenue, between Library Street and Donegall Street. The older of the two, at the corner of Library Street, was completed in 1886 to a design by Henry Seaver. The second is a 1980’s extension, at the corner of Donegall Street.
The former is now listed – see LinkExternal link.
The following is the official announcement “Dublin/London 21 August, 2015: Independent News & Media PLC (INM ID, INM LN) today announced the planned closure of its printing operation in Belfast. INM also confirmed that it remains committed to its Belfast publishing business which will continue as normal. The print closure, which is expected to be implemented by no later than June 2016, is expected to entail a reduction of up to 89 employees, and reflects the industry wide trend of reducing print volumes as consumption of news via digital channels increases, together with the ending of a key contract with a UK publisher in Belfast.”
The paper reported that it would move to offices elsewhere in Belfast.
Note added 27 May 2018. “Belfast City Council and established local developer McAleer & Rushe have formed a Joint Venture Partnership to acquire the former Belfast Telegraph building and develop the site in an area of the City which is already undergoing major transformation” - quotation from “The Sixth” website.

Royal Avenue and York Street, Belfast - possible changes

A University of Ulster press release dated 7 March 2013, commenting on the proposed new Belfast campus at York Street LinkExternal link contained the following: “This will mean around 14,000 students and 1,500 staff will occupy the building over the course of a week . . . . . The University has been working with partners in government on a Community Business Opportunities Plan which will capture these benefits for the advantage of the surrounding communities”.
The appearance of Royal Avenue and York Street and the types of businesses accommodated there (and surrounding streets) seems likely to change in line with developments as the University becomes established.
This is a collection of photographs of the area “for the record”.

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J3374, 3632 images   (more nearby search)
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Date Taken
Saturday, 26 May, 2018   (more nearby)
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Sunday, 27 May, 2018
Geographical Context
Derelict, Disused  Construction, Development 
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Belfast 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! J 337 747 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:36.1956N 5:55.8327W
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Irish: geotagged! J 338 747
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West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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