Belfast Charitable Society and the Provision of Water
Clifton House2024-05-07T11:30:59+00:00Belfast Charitable Society and the Provision of Water When Clifton House first opened its doors in 1774 the Belfast Charitable Society was incorporated by an Act of Parliament giving it additional responsibilities that would normally be associated with local government. As well as looking after the poor the Society became responsible for things like street paving, planning permissions, street lighting, and the provision of a water supply. Indeed, it is one of the lesser known stories of Clifton House that we brought piped water to Belfast on a large scale. Since 1682 a water supply had been taken from the Tuck [...]