From its earliest times, Belfast’s main thoroughfare has always been at High Street, as far back as the 17th century when it took the form of quays which flanked each side of the River Farset; which then was better known as Front Street or Fore Street. The Farset was crossable via four small bridges along the street: Chades Bridge was opposite Corn Market, Eccles Bridge was opposite Pottinger’s Entry, Sluice Bridge was opposite Church Lane, and a stone bridge could be found at the appropriately named Bridge Street.
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