Abernethy, William.
Person
Biographical Statement
29 High Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
ABERNETHY, WILLIAM d. c.1930
William Abernethy probably came from near Comber, County Down. He learned his trade with a Belfast photographer and set up a business in High Street, Belfast, in 1886. For many years he was successful as a portrait photographer and opened branches in Bangor and Newry, County Down. With the advent of polyfoto in Belfast his business declined.