Brownlow house lurgan history book

Windsor avenue, lurgan, co armagh, northern ireland, bt67 9bj. Fisher, 2006 lurgan meeting house, 2006 view at the back of the present red brick meeting house, showing the entrance to the ancient cemetery. Brownlow house windsor avenue, lurgan bt67 9bj northern ireland. See more ideas about armagh, old photographs and northern ireland. Charles brownlow it was called lurgan house, until mr. With some exceptions, they can be described as an estate archive, documenting the history and management of the brownlows estate. You can relax in the grandeur of our tea rooms and enjoy the scenic views. In this grant we find the first mention of the name lurgan. With some exceptions, this collection can be described as an estate archive, documenting the history and management of the brownlow s estate. 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.

The last days of summer fair at brownlow house saturday 22nd. Brownlow house is a romantic 19th century, grade 1 listed, country manor in lurgan. Lurgan from the book of county armagh, by george henry bassett 1888. Brownlow house was built in 1833 for the rt hon charles brownlow later to become. Lurgan from the book of county armagh, by george henry. This is held on deposit in the wiltshire history centre in chippenham. The meals menu is truly amazing,with staff to equal it. Lurgan is in the barony of oneilland east and parish of shankill, 20 miles southwest of belfast, 9212 miles north of dublin, 5 miles northeast of portadown, and 1512 miles northeast of armagh. Designed by william henry playfair in the then fashionable elizabethan style, and considered one of irelands finest houses, it was completed in 1833. We look forward to welcoming you to the last days of summer fair saturday 22nd august 2020 11 4pm brownlow house admission. Does anyone know if the old tale of a tunnel that runs from brownlow house is true. Once out, he would go on the hunt for some lurgan lassies, book a room at. Brownlow house tea room, craigavon northern ireland. It was quite a windy day, but because the phantom has gps stabalization it held its position perfectly.

We are delighted to return once again to this beautiful new venue in 2020 brownlow house, a stunning country manor overlooking the scenic surroundings of beautiful lurgan park. 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. The house, known locally as the castle, is built from scottish sandstone and was designed by the famous edinburgh architect, william henry playfair. Apr 28, 2015 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. The most outstanding example of architecture in lurgan is brownlow house which with its forest of chimneys stacks dominates the skyline. Brownlow house or lurgan castle, so named presumably after the rt. Visit brownlow house on your trip to lurgan or united kingdom.

The brownlow papers consist of 520 volumes and 9,300 numbered documents. Brownlow house, also known as brownlow castle and lurgan castle, is a grade a listed 19th century house located in lurgan, northern ireland. This legend may have arisen from the fact that around the late 19th century the household effects of the late lord lurgan were offered for sale in brownlow house. Charles brownlow, who built it in 1833, was created baron lurgan in 1839, was owned by the brownlow family until the turn of the century. This stunning venue steeped in history and situated in historical lurgan is a beautiful undiscovered gem and is ideal for weddings. With some exceptions, this collection can be described as an estate archive, documenting the history and management of the brownlows estate. The brownlow family and the rise of lurgan craigavon historical. 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. 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. The house was constructed in 1833 by scottish architect william henry playfair for charles brownlow, 1st baron lurgan and his family. Took my wife and another couple over to brownlow house historical site, just next to lurgan park, in lurgan, northern ireland, uk. 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.

Lurgan ancestry the history of the lurgan area in co. Charles brownlow commissioned the building of his family home, brownlow house, in his grand country estate in lurgan. Playfair, the edinburgh architect, to design what became brownlow house, alias lurgan castle. 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. Armagh bibliography lurgan poor law union was formed on the 16th january 1839, and covered an area of 125 square miles. Some records of the lurgan quakers of northern ireland mens minute book two 3 j. Brownlow and his family were released by the forces of lord conway, and as the rebellion ended they returned to their estate in lurgan. Brownlow stated nottingham as his place of origin, his familys. The mansion is a very antique castle, and has received many additions since the original walls were built in 1609. Brownlow house lurgan all you need to know before you. An inquisition of 1630 shows that in that year he was brought to book by the government. Lurgan park, a few hundred yards from the main street, is the largest urban park in northern ireland and the secondlargest in ireland after phoenix park, dublin.

Brownlow house or lurgan castle as it is locally known, was built in 1833 for the rt. The surname is also written bromloe and bromley in state papers. These effects included six or seven old golf clubs and some feather balls. 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. Masons of ireland and the provincial grand lodge of armagh, r. With an exclusive one wedding a day policy, brownlow house is an elegant and sophisticated place to have your wedding. Lurgan rugby club club history one of the oldest clubs in.

Jan 30, 2018 in 1922 lurgan cricket club was formed by the amalgamation of brownlow and lurgan ymca cricket clubs. Brownlows demesne, which consists of 300 acres, adjoins the town of lurgan and is very much improved and enclosed with a capital stone wall. Brownlow house lurgan northern ireland haden reunion website. Until that time brownlow had played on the ground in lurgan park, beside which the jubilee fountain now stands, and the ymca club had used a field behind brownlow. We have many old douments and directories that would be of interest to genealogists and family historians. It used to be part of the estate of brownlow house, a 19thcentury elizabethanstyle manor house. T he town of lurgan owes its existence and much of its success to the family of brownlow. Steeped in history and filled with ornate high ceilings, spiraling staircases, stunning stained glass windows and beautiful period features. 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.

For your protection and confidence we will be offering a squirt of hand sanitiser on entering brownlow house for the next few days. Aug 31, 2019 am from the local area and have enjoyed brownlow house 3 times for tea a concert and a tour all amazing service was a bit ruff and ready in the cafe and would need a deep clean, but the musems were incredible would defently recommend of your into history and old fasion decor homes the park makes for an amzing vist too with a man made lake and beautiful surroundings defo recommend to. The property remained in the family until the start of the 20th century, when it was purchased by lurgan real property company ltd. Also found in the house was an old 15 inch hole cutter which appeared to have been of a considerable age. Brownlow house lurgan 2020 all you need to know before. Brownlow house lurgan 2020 what to know before you go. 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. He spoke fluent irish and he saved the book of armagh from destruction. Put brownlow house on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our lurgan visit planner. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you.

Charles brownlow was raised to the peerage as lord lurgan in 1839 for services to the whig party. Charles brownlow, 1st baron lurgan pc 17 april 1795 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. Sadly no entry was found in the order books relating to the brownlow house stoves. Brownlow house winsdor avenue, bt67 9bj lurgan rated 4. Back again to brownlow house visited brownlow house as part of a group, the building itself oozes history, brilliantly and sensitively restored,it is a perfect setting for almost any function. I did not hear this tale but i wish i could find out the history of his castle and. Lurgan ancestry is dedicated to the sons and daughters of lurgan, co.

Brownlow house tea room, craigavon discover northern ireland. We were seated in a large historical room, just oozing history and historical ambience, by our waitress. It was charles brownlow, the first lord lurgan, who commissioned brownlow house and developed the 350acre demesne that, as lurgan park, is now northern irelands largest public park. During the irish rebellion of 1641, brownlows castle and bawn were. 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. History of the club lurgangc lurgan golf club lurgan, uk. Brief history of lurgan cummings family 19thc lurgan. In 1567 the mayor of nottingham was one john brownlow, a miller of basfod in nottingham. The inaugural president was h c malcolm, and leo donnelly was the first captain. Brownlow house, built in an age of grandeur and cultured tastes, is an imposing building. In 1839 charles brownlow was raised to the peerage as the first lord lurgan and he built brownlow house alias lurgan castle. 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.