Looking Back to An Introduction by Hugh Dixon

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.

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