J3372 : The tropical ravine (renovation), Botanic Gardens, Belfast (March 2016)

taken 8 years ago, near to Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

The tropical ravine (renovation), Botanic Gardens, Belfast (March 2016)
The tropical ravine (renovation), Botanic Gardens, Belfast (March 2016)
Renovation of the tropical ravine underway. The contractor has provided several peep holes to allow passers-by to view the work. Unfortunately the scaffolding and high hoardings hide most of the work from the camera.
The tropical ravine, Botanic Gardens, Belfast

“The Tropical Ravine contains some of the oldest seed plants around today, as well as banana, cinnamon, bromeliad and orchid plants. It was built in 1889 by the park's head gardener, Charles McKimm, and his staff.
Like the Palm House, it shows how technology allowed gardeners to cultivate unusual species in a greenhouse environment. Features of interest include a plant-filled sunken glen, flowering vines, tree ferns and leaf silhouettes” (Belfast City Council website). According to a Heritage Lottery Fund press release issued on 29 November 2013: “The exciting project has received a £2.3m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to safeguard the future of the Tropical Ravine House and its significant plant collection.
Belfast City Council, which owns the building, will also contribute £1.5m, as part of its Investment Programme for the city, along with a generous contribution from the Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens, bringing the overall value of the refurbishment up to £4m.”

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Date Taken
Sunday, 13 March, 2016   (more nearby)
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Sunday, 13 March, 2016
Geographical Context
Park and Public Gardens  Construction, Development 
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Belfast 
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Construction 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! J 336 724 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:34.9643N 5:56.0251W
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Irish: geotagged! J 337 725
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Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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Botanic Gardens (Belfast)  Tropical Ravine (Belfast)  Building Under Renovation  Scaffolding  Hoardings 

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