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Whiteabbey based artist
John Sherlock makes the final changes to the
Harry Ferguson sculpture before it goes to
Dublin for bronzing. Overseeing the work is
Chairman of Lisburn City Council's Economic
Development Committee, Councillor Allan
Ewart.
A FITTING tribute to the founder of a
worldwide tractor empire Harry Ferguson, will be held on August
16 at the official unveiling of a �160,000 garden in his name.
The launch of the Harry Ferguson Commemorative Garden project
will be held at his birthplace at Growell, Annahilt.
The garden has been funded by Lisburn City
Council, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
(European Union) and the Friends of Harry Ferguson Celebration
Committee.
Chairman of Lisburn City Council's Economic
Development Committee, Councillor Allan Ewart said:
"The official launch of the Harry Ferguson
Commemorative Gardens coincides with the annual Harry Ferguson
Working Day. "
ENTHUSIASTS
Each year at the Working Day tractor,
enthusiasts from all across Ireland travel to display their
tractors at the long field, where Harry Ferguson first took
flight in his plane in 1909.
It is expected that over 700 tractors will be
displayed at the official opening of the Harry Ferguson
Commemorative Gardens.
"This is a fitting tribute to a great
inventor and engineer who contributed so much to modern
agriculture. The Council is delighted to support such a poignant
memorial," Mr Ewart said.
In preparation for the official launch
sculptor Mr John Sherlock, is developing a life-size bronze
sculpture of the famous inventor which will become an integral
part of the Commemorative Gardens.
The garden will also feature a car park,
landscaped gardens, seating and information boards.
Harry Ferguson was born in 1884 in Annahilt
and founder of what became a worldwide tractor empire and had a
rare combination of engineer, businessman and visionary.
Ulster Star
04/07/2008
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