Rankin, Kathleen

Linen Houses of The Lagan Valley: The Story of Their Families

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ISBN 13:: 9781913993436
author:: Rankin, Kathleen
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Ulster Historical Foundation
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 242
Dimensions:: 26.5 x 20 x 1.3 centimetres (0.5
Genre:: General (US: Trade), History, Europe,
Condition:: New
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The Linen Houses of the Lagan Valley and Their Families By the late 19th century, Belfast's industrial wealth was built on the manufacture of linen, and the opulent lifestyle of the linen barons is reflected in the grand houses they built. Many of these families lived in imposing mansions along the Lagan Valley, which they would visit from their city homes on the new Great Northern Railway. This book presents an illustrated commentary on the major linen families and their magnificent houses, showcasing exterior views, interior scenes, and portraits of the families themselves. The images in this book offer a glimpse into a bygone age, when Belfast was known as "Linenopolis". The houses, with their stately rooms and ornate details, provide a poignant reminder of a time when the city's linen industry was at its peak. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Belfast's linen industry and the people who built its grand houses. The book features a collection of photographs and illustrations that bring the history of the linen houses to life.

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