Area of The Vicinity of The Mater Hospital
The vicinity of the hospital is filled with densely packed residential housing, mostly terraced style housing. For many years this has been a densely packed residential part of the city within walking distance of the city centre. In recent years newer terraced housing is evident, replacing similar older housing.
In terms of history of the last few decades, there is little notable to mention about this area, aside from being an area which has had in it or near it occurrences of violence during The Troubles. Although there has been for decades and there remains little of interest currently which would draw people from outside this area in terms of services, there is certainly interest to be found in the area and good potential. The area has been deemed as one which is expected to be greatly regenerated, and is earmarked for development.
A few buildings of very important historical and historical political interest remain nearby. The former Crumlin Road Gaol (prison) building nearby has become a very popular visitor attraction. During this first decade of the 21st Century, there has been much published and talked about as to how the area can be regenerated for people of the vicinity and Belfast as well as visitors to the city.
The large, grand Court House building on Crumlin Road is likely to be developed (see Crumlin Road Courthouse). Local press reported interest of development of the very historically significant building in terms of a visitor attraction and tourist accommodation. Though redevelopment as apartments has recently been suggested, and it is hoped that very sensitive redevelopment of this fine building will take place to the better effect of this vicinity of the Mater Infirmorum Hospital. There is further historical interest in a few buildings close by around Carlisle Circus, on North Queen Street and on the bottom of Antrim Road, as well as one of the city's oldest cemeteries Clifton Street Graveyard (entry at Henry Place, Clifton Street). The Victorian parts of The Mater Hospital are intended to be preserved.
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