The Robinson & Cleaver building (also known as Cleaver House) is an architectural landmark in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A city landmark, it is located at 56-58 Donegall Place and Donegall Square North. A place to admire from the outside: very few rooms are open to visitors.
The Robinson & Cleaver building was constructed between 1886 and 1888 to designs by architects Young & MacKenzie. Enlarged in 1894-1895, it was owned by Robinson & Cleaver’s, a company specializing in the creation of Irish linen and tweed. It was here that fabrics were made and sold.
Situated on the corner of a Belfast street, it’s easily recognizable with its turrets, bluish-green copper roofs and chiselled stonework.
The tweed and linen manufacturer has since abandoned the building. It is now occupied by stores and offices.
Don’t hesitate to admire it from the street corner: its architecture is magnificent, in typical Belfast style. A beautiful building, full of details and subtleties. Finally, don’t hesitate to take a stroll up to Belfast City Hall: this building is the pride of the locals and well worth a visit!
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Cleaver House, Belfast, United Kingdom, Belfast (County Antrim) - Northern Ireland
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