Conway Square
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| Summary: | Conway Square was laid out in 1770 by Robert Stewart who owned the town and surrounding lands. The Market House was built at the same time to a design of Ferdinando Stratford, a Bristol engineer. The ground floor was originally an open space where a market could be held, access being gained through six archways. There was also a larger central arch through which a carriageway passed. The market house was attacked by insurgents during the 1798 rebellion. It served as the town hall for many years and now serves as the Ards Arts Centre. |
| In collection: | Our Own Place Photographic Project |
| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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11 Sept 1993
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| Notes: | Project sponsored by RTÉ and Fuji Photo Film (Ireland) Ltd. Film number: U1 ; frame number: 10 Ards Historical Society Photograph taken at 14:50, 11 Sept 1993. Physical description: 1 photograph ; 15 x 10cm. Geographic Coverage: Newtownards, Co. Down, Province of Ulster, Ireland. more |
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OOP_U1/10 |
NPA Reading Room - Appt. only |
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