Parliament Buildings (Northern Ireland)
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Parliament Buildings, often 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, in 1932.
Parliament Buildings (Northern Ireland)
The scene at Stormont in Belfast, for the opening of the new Northern Ireland Parliament Buildings by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales 16 November 1932.
Steps up to Parliament Buildings.
The Great Hall, originally called the Central Hall. A statue of James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon stands on the landing on the Imperial Staircase.
Stormont Estate
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The Stormont Estate is an estate in the east of Belfast in Northern Ireland. It is the site of Northern Ireland's main Parliament Buildings, which is surrounded by woods and parkland, and is often referred to in contemporary media as the metonym "Stormont".
Image: Castle Buildings, Stormont Estate geograph.org.uk 1393935
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Image: Stormont General
Image: Stormont Castle geograph.org.uk 964434