The area of Templemore takes its name from Baron Templemore, a relative of the Chichester family, owners of lands in and around Belfast. Baron Templemore owned these lands during the nineteenth century.It was this gentleman who decided, in the second … Read More
Heritage
The RMS Titanic
The tragic story of the Titanic is very well known, and the recently opened Titanic Centre in the rapidly developing Titanic Quarter is a major attraction for visitors to Belfast. The Quarter is very close to Templemore, and within the … Read More
RMS Carpathia
The Carpathia is little more than a footnote in Titanic’s story, but the heroism of her crew, specifically Captain Arthur Henry Rostron, was quite remarkable. Captain Rostron made an exceptional effort to sail his vessel urgently to the scene, bringing … Read More
A Victorian gem: Templemore Baths
Immediately opposite Titanic Guest is a gem of Victorian architecture – the Templemore Avenue Public Baths and Swimming Pool – built as one of four public bathhouses in the city during the late 1880’s. In the heavily industrialised area of … Read More
Heritage on our doorstep
Nestling in the heartland of the former shipbuilding community of East Belfast, Templemore Avenue holds a rich heritage. The centre of this historic community was the Harland & Wolff shipyard, famous as the birthplace of the Titanic, built between 1909 … Read More