• Every Little Helps: 2 Royal Avenue

    Human connection is at the heart of revamped Belfast community and cultural venue 2 Royal Avenue Words by Brian Coney Photos by David McEneaney It may still be referred to as some variation on “the big Tesco” by many locals, but 2 Royal Avenue has seen quite the evolution since doors back in 1869. With its deep, Romanesque arches and breathtaking gothic dome, it’s safe to say the former bank building (and, yes, Tesco Metro) has all the outward form to match its esteemed address. But since 2021, the listed building has undergone a remarkable transformation. Having reopened at the…