The North Street Arcade is an historic Art Deco shopping arcade that dates back to the 1930s. It is the only shopping arcade from this era in Northern Ireland, and one of the few left in the United Kingdom. It is located in the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast.
The site was originally occupied by various small premises, with the most significant being the Brookfield Linen Company warehouse. In 1936, the Brookfield Linen Company warehouse was demolished to make way for the construction of the North Street Arcade.
The North Street Arcade gained Grade B1 listed status in May 1990.
In 2004, the building was severely damaged in an arson attack, resulting in significant damage. At the time of the fire, the property was owned by William Ewart Properties and plans were in place for a new £120 million retail development in the area.
Since the fire, the North Street Arcade has remained derelict.
Address: North Street
Derelict North Street Arcade, exterior view, November 2023
Date: September 2023
Image: NI Planner
Derelict North Street Arcade, aerial view November 2023
Date: November 2023
Image: NI Planner
Derelict North Street Arcade, aerial view, November 2023
Date: November 2023
Image: NI Planner
Derelict North Street Arcade, aerial view, November 2023
Date: November 2023
Image: NI Planner
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