MY FIRST VISIT TO STORMONT
The Parliament Buildings, known as Stormont because of its location in the Stormont area of Belfast, is the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Northern Ireland Executive. It previously housed the old Parliament of Northern Ireland, which was commonly referred to simply as "Stormont".
On the drive leading up to the building There is statue to Edward Carson in dramatic pose. Erected in 1932 it is a rare example of a statue to a person being erected before their death
On the drive leading up to the building There is statue to Edward Carson in dramatic pose. Erected in 1932 it is a rare example of a statue to a person being erected before their death
Parliament Buildings, usually referred to as Stormont because of its location in the Stormont Estate area of Belfast, is the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly, the devolved legislature for the region. The purpose built building, designed by Arnold Thornely, and constructed by Stewart & Partners, was opened by Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), in 1932.
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