Lagan Walkway, Belfast, March 2016
The Irish inventor and engineer, Sir Samuel Cleland Davidson, invented and patented a wide range of industrial machines, including drying, dust removing and air conditioning systems.
He spent his early working years in India, working at his father’s tea business, so it is no surprise to discover that when this talented engineer returned to Belfast he developed innovative tea drying machines. In fact, it was these machines that developed into air conditioning systems. In 1881, he founded the Sirocco Works in Belfast and his company grew into one of the largest engineering firms in Ireland. During World War I the Sirocco works supplied equipment to the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy.
The Sirocco Works sat alongside the Lagan, behind the orange wall that you can see in the photo above. The buildings were demolished in 2009, though, as part of Belfast’s ongoing riverside development.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 1 April 2016
Travel with Intent 
Beautiful reflection.
Sydney – City and Suburbs
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Well composed image. I like it!
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What a fabulous reflection.
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Thank you!
On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 7:07 PM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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Great reflection! I like the way it curves.
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When wer you in Belfast? I would love to have met you. yes this is a fabulous feet of engineering and marvellous reflection shot. Enjoy your weekend.
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Hi Margaret
I was there the night before St Patricks. Hadn’t been for a couple of years and it was much too brief a visit. I nearly changed my flight to stay on another night or two but it was too expensive. I am going to try to return soon and will let you know. I hadn’t really thought about the blog side of things but then had enough time for a fair bit of wandering.
Debbie
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Love the composition of your photo incorporating the fine reflection. Well seen and photographed.
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You had me all interested to visit a place that no longer exists! 😉
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Sorry! I think it will all be housing soon 🙁
On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 3:53 PM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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As with so many places!
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God bless Sir Samuel Cleland Davidson and his air conditioning.
PS: The reflection is spectacular!
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Thank you – I have a soft spot for lamps
On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 3:44 PM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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Stunning veiw and lines.
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So spectacular…
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