Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Austins
Austins in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Kenneth Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Austins is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Austins was a department store in the Diamond area of Derry in Northern Ireland. Prior to its closure in 2016, it claimed to be the oldest department store in the world, although the original store, established in 1830, was modest in size.
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Background
Architecture
After its building on the Diamond was destroyed by fire, the business commissioned purpose-built accommodation, one of Northern Ireland´s more notable examples of Edwardian architecture. The building measures 25000 sqft and is five stories high. The architecture is Neo-Baroque with Art Nouveau influences in the fenestration. It was designed in 1906 by MA Robinson.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9950, -7.3220
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT48 6EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Phone
- +44 28 7126 2880
- Established
- 1919
- Official site
- www.saintcolumbshall.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q4823355 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Austins (department store) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Austins?
- Austins is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT48 6EG).
- When was Austins built?
- Built or established in 1919.
- Is Austins free to visit?
- Yes, Austins is free to enter.
- How do I get to Austins?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT48 6EG. It sits within the Foyle parliamentary constituency.