Apr 24, 2020
Linenopolis:
Map of Belfast’s industrial heritage showing locations (in the north & west of the city) of mills mainly related to the linen industry. Some of these building remain, others have disappeared. Belfast acquired the nickname Linenopolis as it was the world’s largest producer of linen in the 19th century.
Pic 2. detail of map showing mills in west of city.
Pic 3. Illustration of York Street mill circa 1880.
Pic 4. Oldpark mill circa 1860s. In 1800 it was Lyons’ Linen Bleach Mill then became McPherson’s cotton printworks in 1824.
