Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Belfast Boys' Model School
In or near Belfast.
Belfast Boys' Model School in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- York Street · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Belfast Boys' Model School 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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Official information
Belfast Boys' Model School is an educational institution founded in 1857, known for its academic and sporting achievements. The school offers a supportive environment with a focus on character building and individual student needs through a responsive curriculum.
From the Wikipedia article
Belfast Boys' Model School (formerly Belfast Model School or Belfast District Model School) is a boys only secondary school in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
During its long history, the Belfast Model School has been located on three sites: Building of the Belfast District Model School began in Divis Street in 1854, on a 100-acre tract of land leased by the Commissioners of Education in Ireland, and the school was opened on 19 May 1857. It was to be a model for all other schools in the district, and the thirteenth of its kind. On 22 December 1879, John Perry, president of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, highlighted the Belfast Model as an example to be followed in a proposed reform of technical education in England. During riots and arson attacks surrounding the consideration of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in May 1922, the Divis Street…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6300, -5.9630
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT14 6RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast North
- Phone
- 028 9039 1156
- Established
- 1857
- Nearest railway station
- York Street — 3.4 km
- Official site
- www.bbms.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4882238 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Belfast Boys' Model School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Belfast Boys' Model School?
- Belfast Boys' Model School is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT14 6RB).
- What is Belfast Boys' Model School?
- Belfast Boys' Model School in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Belfast Boys' Model School?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT14 6RB.
- When was Belfast Boys' Model School built?
- Built or established in 1857.
- Who owns Belfast Boys' Model School?
- Belfast Boys' Model School is owned by BELB.
- Is Belfast Boys' Model School free to visit?
- Yes, Belfast Boys' Model School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Belfast Boys' Model School?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT14 6RB.