An Introduction to Ulster Architecture was published fifty years ago as the Ulster
Architectural Heritage Society’s contribution to the 1975 European Architectural
Heritage Year. The Society was then in its eighth year and unique in having
‘architectural heritage’ in its title. Resources were limited and publication was
only possible after a grant from The Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Although
Hugh Dixon generously claims he only arranged the words and it was the work
of many people, his knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, the architecture of Ulster
shine through both editions of this groundbreaking book
The book aimed to give general readers an overview of Ulster’s rich built
heritage. Substantial sales demonstrated its success, and its popularity was
boosted when a revised edition appeared in 2008. This version benefitted from
input from Terence Reeves-Smyth and Karen Latimer, and was illustrated with
colour pictures by Tony Merrick, Gail Pollock and others.
In his lecture the author will recount how the book came about and will recall
the concern back in 1975 that a hardback with dust cover might be too expensive
if priced at £2!
Copies of the 2008 revised edition of An Introduction to Ulster Architecture will
be on sale on the evening at the special rate of £12.50 or two copies for £20.
• Tickets are available via Eventbrite from the UAHS website and should be
purchased in advance.
Members: £12 Non-Members: £15 Students: £6
• Wine/Soft Drinks and light refreshments (included in ticket price) will be
served from 6.30 pm. Lecture starts promptly at 7 pm.
• Venue: Old Museum Building, 7 College Square North, Belfast BT1 6AR
Please note that due to the historic nature of The Old Museum Building, access is via a flight of stone steps.
We regret that it is currently unsuitable for wheelchair users.
