Play
Belfast Primark buildings clock removed as restoration work continues
The clock at the top of fire-ravaged Bank Buildings in the centre of Belfast was yesterday taken down by contractors.
Salvage work is continuing apace at the former Primark premises ahead of Christmas, and yesterday the famous feature was removed from the facade.
The completion of this phase will mark an important step towards the eventual restoration of the landmark listed building.
Every piece of masonry and plinth removed is being carefully numbered and catalogued so that they can be rebuilt to the precise specification of the original building.
After Christmas, work will commence on removing the second top tier of the building which, when completed, should allow a further relaxation of the cordon and the reopening of nearby businesses that are still closed on safety grounds.
Expand
Expand
Expand
Expand
Expand
Expand
Expand
Expand
Expand
Expand
Expand
Expand
Expand
Expand
Expand
Expand
Expand
Expand
Aerial views showing the aftermath of the fire in the Bank Buildings - Primark Belfast - August 29th 2018 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Kevin Scott
Aerial views showing the aftermath of the fire in the Bank Buildings - Primark Belfast - August 29th 2018 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Kevin Scott
Aerial views showing the aftermath of the fire in the Bank Buildings - Primark Belfast - August 29th 2018 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Kevin Scott
Aerial views showing the aftermath of the fire in the Bank Buildings - Primark Belfast - August 29th 2018 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Kevin Scott
Aerial views showing the aftermath of the fire in the Bank Buildings - Primark Belfast - August 29th 2018 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Kevin Scott
Aerial views showing the aftermath of the fire in the Bank Buildings - Primark Belfast - August 29th 2018 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Kevin Scott
Aerial views showing the aftermath of the fire in the Bank Buildings - Primark Belfast - August 29th 2018 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Kevin Scott
Aerial views showing the aftermath of the fire in the Bank Buildings - Primark Belfast - August 29th 2018 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Kevin Scott
Aerial views showing the aftermath of the fire in the Bank Buildings - Primark Belfast - August 29th 2018 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Kevin Scott
Aerial views showing the aftermath of the fire in the Bank Buildings - Primark Belfast - August 29th 2018 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Kevin Scott
Aerial view over Bank Buildings following Tuesdays fire. Photo by Gregory Weeks.
Photo by Gregory Weeks. Aerial view over Bank Buildings following Tuesdays fire..
Photo by Gregory Weeks. Aerial view over Bank Buildings following Tuesdays fire..
Aerial view over Bank Buildings following Tuesdays fire. Photo by Gregory Weeks.
Photo by Gregory Weeks. Aerial view over Bank Buildings following Tuesdays fire..
Photo by Gregory Weeks. Aerial view over Bank Buildings following Tuesdays fire..
Photo by Gregory Weeks. Aerial view over Bank Buildings following Tuesdays fire..
Photo by Gregory Weeks. Aerial view over Bank Buildings following Tuesdays fire..
/
Most Read
- It’s a kind of magic: Queen + Adam Lambert kick-off new tour in Belfast
- ‘Idiots’ drinking litres of vodka on flight from Belfast to Malaga cause delays for other travellers
- NI Centenary Parade: Belfast traffic, road closures and everything you need to know ahead of Orange Order celebrations
- Meet Northern Ireland’s royal family superfans as Patrick from west Belfast spreading ‘positive message’ ahead of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
- 13 Broomhill Park: This £1.5m house is special even by Malone Road standards
Top Videos
Play
Play
Latest Northern Ireland
- Traffic restrictions lifted following centenary parade which attracted 100,000 spectators
- Ulster University lecturers say industrial action has won ‘change’ for staff
- Tens of thousands throng Belfast city centre to mark Northern Ireland centenary
- Cabbie in drug bust a patsy, court told
- ‘There was a boot mark on my head and he broke my nose’
Latest
- Work under way to prevent pollution after burning superyacht sinks in marina
- Liverpool demand investigation as fan congestion delays Champions League final
- Thibaut Courtois hopes Champions League success will help silence critics
- Real Madrid conquer Europe amid Paris chaos – key talking points from CL final
- Liverpool denied seventh European crown as Real Madrid edge Champions League