Blue Plaque for Charles McKimm - 4 March 2008 |
On a fine, crisp February afternoon, in Botanic Gardens, Belfast, that was already beginning to show the signs of Spring, the Ulster History Circle, Belfast City Council amd members of the McKimm family gathered to honour the memory and achievements of their distinguished ancestor, Charles McKimm. The ceremony took place at the Tropical Ravine, still standing and functioning as originally intended, when it was opened, to McKimm's design, in the summer of 1889. The plaque was unveiled by McKimm's granddaughter, Mrs Edna Graham. Other members of the family were Jim and Jenny McBriar, John Graham, Robin and Margaret Magee and their son Christopher, Graham and Evelyn McKimm and their son Alistair, Mike McKimm and Amy Troost.
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| Arriving for the ceremony, with passing QUB student Sarah McEntegart, who wondered what it was all about |
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| Ulster History Circle's Chair, Doreen Corcoran, chats with former Director of Parks, Craig Wallace | Doreen welcomes the company and introduces the proceedings | Councillor Michael Browne, Chair of the City's Development Committee, speaks of the legacy of Charles McKimm and the importance of the Blue Plaque scheme in promoting the City |
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| Councillor Bowne with McKimm's granddaughter Mrs Edna Graham, who unveiled the plaque and Graham McKimm | Graham McKimm speaks about his ancestor | McKimm family members with the plaque |
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