homeofrest
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Nestling neath the shadows of the Mournes from National Library of Ireland on The Commons uploaded August 2025
House of Rest, Bangor, Co. Down from National Library of Ireland on The Commons uploaded October 2012
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House of Rest, Bangor, Co. Down
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Nestling neath the shadows of the Mournes
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Suck Diesel said:
Built in the mid-1890s for the Girls Friendly Society of Ireland, it was originally known as the "House of Rest" and served as a home of rest for "sick and weary members".
The society received Royal permission to name it the Queen Victoria Home in 1901. -
Niall McAuley said:
For sale in 2019, a write up in the Belfast Telegraph
Says closed in 1954, became Glencairn guest house. -
Niall McAuley said:
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Niall McAuley said:
That BT article suggests Victoria herself visited in 1900, she did not.
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Suck Diesel said:

A later shot renamed Victoria Home