Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Living Leaves
one hundred winters
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019
1. Living Leaves Marker
This tree is one of four, planted to celebrate the lives of Belfast's citizens who were over 100 years of age, during the City Hall's centenary year.
The four trees, one at each corner of the City Hal, represent the four seasons. The names of the centenarians born in those seasons are inscribed in the leaves below.
Lillian Spence Isabelle Magaw Allan Hill
Jane Brymer Helena McLean [missing leaf]
Dedicated by
The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor Councillor P McCarthy
13 November 2006
Erected 2006 by the City of Belfast.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is November 13, 2006.
Location. 54° 35.768′ N, 5° 55.875′ W. Marker is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Marker is at the intersection of Donegall Square West and Donegall Square South (Northern Ireland Route A1), on the right when traveling north on Donegall Square West. Marker is in the sidewalk, adjacent to the tree, at the SW corner
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019
2. Living Leaves "one hundred winters" Paver
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Donegall Square West (a few steps from this marker); World Wars Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Frederick Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Donegall Square South (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Daniel Dixon Bart [Baronet] (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Otto Jaffe (within shouting distance of this marker); James Joseph Magennis (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belfast.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019
3. Living Leaves "one hundred winters" Paver Abernethy Leaf
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019
4. Living Leaves Marker and Tree
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 19, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Name of centenarian on missing leaf, as well as photos of the other three "season" markers, trees, and pavers • Can you help?
