Brownlow stated nottingham as his place of origin, his familys. Charles brownlow,1st baron lurgan 17 april 1795 \endash 30 april 1847 was an irish politician who sat in the house of commons from 1818 to 1832 and was raised to the peerage in 1839. Armagh bibliography lurgan poor law union was formed on the 16th january 1839, and covered an area of 125 square miles. Brownlow house, built in an age of grandeur and cultured tastes, is an imposing building. With some exceptions, this collection can be described as an estate archive, documenting the history and management of the brownlow s estate. Brownlow and his family were released by the forces of lord conway, and as the rebellion ended they returned to their estate in lurgan. The names listed here have been extracted from two major sources, the leases in the archives of the brownlow estate at lurgan, county armagh, in the public record office of northern ireland proni in belfast and the memorials in the registry of deeds in dublin. The list was prepared about 30 years ago when i was engaged in research on the manor of brownlowsderry in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Lurgan armagh topographical dictionary of ireland 1837. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you.
Ive been a member of this library for years and have found the staff very helpful and resourceful. This book charts the naval career of signalman henry kane during the two world wars. A brownlow had occupied one of the county armagh seats in the irish parliament for most of the eighteenth century and william brownlow, an inactive ministerialist, was its member in the united house of commons from 1807 until his death, without issue, in 1815. Brownlow house lurgan northern ireland haden reunion website.
They have many events that range from young children to the older silver surfers generation which remind you of why you fell in love with books in the first place. Historic building brownlow house, lurgan traveller. In peril on the sea the naval career of signalman kane. Brownlow house tea room, craigavon discover northern ireland. This article looks at the occupations of the tenants on the brownlowsderry, lurgan. Major collections held at the proni the bath and brownlow estate papers. William brownlow died in 1660, but the family went on to contribute to the development of the linen industry which peaked in the town in the late 17th century.
A neighbouring hill is the site of brownlow house, which overlooks lurgan park. Lurgan park is the second largest public park in ireland, the biggest being phoenix park in dublin. History of parliament isolation, containment and financial assistance. However, a check of the early account books did reveal two entries that give the cost of the stoves and ventilators. It was built for irish politician charles brownlow, 1st baron lurgan in 1833 by scottish architect william henry playfair and was used as a military headquarters in both world wars history. The principal seat is lurgan house, the splendid residence of the rt. Members of craigavon historical society are fortunate that with the deposit of the. Its operation was overseen by an elected board of guardians, 25 in number, representing its 19 electoral divisions as listed below figures in brackets indicate numbers of guardians if more than one. Brownlow house windsor avenue, lurgan bt67 9bj northern ireland. Adjacent to the town on the northeast is the richly wooded demesne of lurgan castle, the seat of mr. Sadly no entry was found in the order books relating to the brownlow house stoves.
Updated history of orange order focuses on organisations political narrative. The surrounding parkland is the largest public park in northern ireland. Brownlow house winsdor avenue, bt67 9bj lurgan rated 4. At top right is the large 1889 meeting house now occupied by commercial interests, which sits on the site of the 1696. The 10 best restaurants near brownlow house, lurgan.
Many people associate the library in lurgan with carnegie so it is often assumed that it was founded by his beneficence. The house is of modern erection, in the elizabethan style. Brownlow house or lurgan castle as it is locally known, was built in 1833 for the rt. In this grant we find the first mention of the name lurgan.
Fisher, 2006 lurgan meeting house, 2006 view at the back of the present red brick meeting house, showing the entrance to the ancient cemetery. The brownlow family and the rise of lurgan craigavon historical. Brownlow house was built in 1833 for the rt hon charles brownlow later to become. All windows have segmental brick heads with keyblocks. This stunning venue steeped in history and situated in historical lurgan is a beautiful undiscovered gem and is ideal for weddings. Originally constructed as a federal style house in the 1830s, the brownlow house was renovated in the 1880s to the queen anne style home that you see today. The house, known locally as the castle, is built from scottish sandstone and was designed by the famous edinburgh architect. Windsor avenue, lurgan, co armagh, northern ireland, bt67 9bj. Media in category brownlow house, lurgan the following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. The beautifully landscaped parkland surrounds a 59acre handdug lake with wellmaintained paths which provide excellent walking and running ground. Lurgan ancestry a description of lurgan as published in. I did not hear this tale but i wish i could find out the history of his castle and get more.
Charles brownlow commissioned the building of his family home, brownlow house, in his grand country estate in lurgan. Brownlow house lurgan 2020 all you need to know before. Charles brownlow of lurgan, it being found impossible to prove his right to bear these arms, the heralds only granted him the old brownlow coat with a difference in the field, viz. You can relax in the grandeur of our tea rooms and enjoy the scenic views. Restaurants near brownlow house, lurgan on tripadvisor. Charles brownlow was raised to the peerage as lord lurgan in 1839 for services to the whig party. With some exceptions, this collection can be described as an estate archive, documenting the history and management of the brownlows estate. However, after many years of development, and rising house prices nearer to belfast, craigavon is now taking off. Craigavons site encompasses the towns of lurgan to the east and portadown to the west with the new urban area of brownlow in the centre.
It was quite a windy day, but because the phantom has. Brownlow house tea room, craigavon northern ireland. T o awaken interest in the people of the province to the aims of the european architectural heritage year 1975 the northern ireland committee are to conduct a publicity campaign over the next few months emphasis is being placed on giving buildings of historical or architectural interest a living role in contemporary society mr. Lurgan is characteristic of many plantation of ulster settlements, with its straight, wide planned streets. Does anyone know if the old tale of a tunnel that runs from brownlow house is true. Therefore it is probably worth placing on record that there was a free library started in the town before the end of the nineteenth century. Brownlow house is located in the centre of lurgan adjacent to lurgan public park. This stunning venue steeped in history and situated in historical lurgan is a beautiful undiscovered gem and is ideal for weddings functions and conferences in northern ireland. The name craigavon is today used by locals to refer to the area between lurgan and portadown, and many citizens of those towns resent being identified with the new city of craigavon. Fisher, 2006 brownlow manor house in lurgan, 19th century version the ancient brownlow landlords built a fortified manor house on this site during the plantation of. Tenants occupations on manor of brownlowsderry, lurgan. Brownlow house or lurgan castle, as it is locally known, was built in 1833 for the rt hon charles brownlow and was owned by the brownlow family until the turn of the century. Like the rest of ireland, the lurgan area has long been divided into townlands, whose names mostly come from the irish language. The restaurant in brownlow house is handy for lurgan park and.
Another john brownlow of nottingham moved to ireland in 1610 and his son sir william brownlow was knighted in 1622 and from this family lord lurgan is descended. Mark bencejones, the country house database a guide to irish country houses, 2nd ed. Above the door a square ashlar plaque bears the brownlow cypher and the date 1772. Some records of the ballyhagan quakers of northern ireland 3 photo by j. Brownlow house was sold by the lurgan family to the orange order in 1903. Very disappointed brownlow house, lurgan traveller. In 1839 charles brownlow was raised to the peerage as the first lord lurgan and he built brownlow house alias lurgan castle. The house was constructed in 1833 by scottish architect william. Search tenants manor of brownlowsderry, county armagh, c. Playfair, the edinburgh architect, to design what became brownlow house, alias lurgan castle. He spoke fluent irish and he saved the book of armagh from destruction. He was the 2nd, but 1st surviving son and heir of lt. Brownlow house, also known as brownlow castle and lurgan castle, is a grade a listed 19th century house located in lurgan, northern ireland.
In 1818 brownlow was elected member of parliament for armagh and held the seat until. Brownlow house lurgan 2020 all you need to know before you. As a boy sailor, henry was wounded by artillery fire off the. Brownlow castle better known today as brownlow house.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Some records of the ballyhagan quakers of northern ireland. Brownlow house, also known as brownlow castle and lurgan castle, is a grade a listed 19th. In 1816 brownlows father informed the chief secretary that his son was likely to be returned for armagh at the next general election and that as he has the. Charles brownlow proprietor of the parish, a spacious structure in the elizabethan style, beautifully situated in a richly wooded demesne with two fine artificial lakes, and embellished with timber of luxuriant and stately growth. The whole population of the parish, which extends into the barony of iveagh lower in the county of down, was in 1841, 9350. It is the site of a number of historic listed buildings including brownlow house and the former town hall. Some records of the lurgan quakers of northern ireland mens minute book two 3 j. The history of the new city of craigavon may only start in the 1960s but the area has long been rich in cultural and industrial history. Lurgan park is the largest urban park in northern ireland.
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