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July/August 2016
Tim and Thomas get to grips with the Antartica
RACE TO THE END OF THE EARTH IS HERE!
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HIS year’s must-see summer exhibition, ‘Race to the End of the Earth’ has arrived at Titanic Belfast.
This is the first-time an exhibition from the American Museum of Natural History, which has been described by the New York Times as “engrossing”, has visited the UK and Ireland.
The word-class exhibition in Titanic Belfast’s Andrews Gallery, from June 25 to August 28, is a must- see for kids, parents and explorer enthusiasts alike to learn about the most stirring account of Antarctic exploration of all time – Scott versus Amundsen. Through a series of interactive, multimedia experiences, hands on activities and life-size recreations, the world-class exhibit explores the ‘Race to the End of the Earth’ by two teams with one goal. Visitors for the first time will be brought back in time to follow in the footsteps of Norway’s Amundsen and Britain’s Scott as they embark on a 1,800-mile journey to be the first to reach the South Pole, showing
what life was like for the explorers 100 years ago as they faced not only the ultimate limits of human endurance but some of the harshest weather conditions in the world, as well of the risk of starvation and frostbite. Chief Executive of Titanic Belfast, Tim Husbands MBE, said “The Race is certainly on – we are delighted to bring this American Museum of Natural History exhibition to UK and Ireland for the first-time! Scott and Amundsen were at the forefront of the heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, now audiences can follow in their footsteps and experience one of the greatest challenges of exploration at our must-see ‘Race to the End of the Earth’ exhibition. Antarctica is no longer the last place on earth – it’s right on our doorstep this summer.”
Race to the End of the Earth is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (
amnh.org), in collaboration with Musée des Confluences, Lyon, France, and Royal BC Museum, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Historic houses and glorious gardens
IF you love exploring historic houses and glorious gardens, Northern Ireland is full of exciting locations. Get your fill this summer with the National Trust's Historic House and Garden experiences. Mount Stewart on the shores of Strangford Lough, County Down, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is Northern Ireland’s most celebrated garden.
It is split into a magnificent series of outdoor ‘rooms’ and vibrant parterres containing many rare plants that thrive in the mild climate of the Ards Pennisula. Set in rolling parkland amidst an archipelago of wooded islands and peninsulae in tranquil Upper Lough Erne, the Crom Estate in County Fermanagh, the historic seat of the Earls of Erne for over 350 years, enjoys an unrivalled location in the heart of Ireland's Lake District.
Rowallane Garden in Saintfield, County Down a true plantman’s garden houses one of Ireland's premier plant collections. The main garden is the Spring Garden with a mass planting of Rhododendrons. The Walled Garden once the Kitchen Garden for the Big House is filled with mixed shrub borders for spring, and roses and perennials for summer. Particular highlights are the rhododendrons, hydrangeas, fuchsias, shrub roses, primulas, meconopsis, heathers and dwarf bulbs.
Castle Ward Estate has 40 acres of parkland and contains many enchanting historical garden features such as the Temple Water, an early 18th century formal canal created to reflect the picturesque ruins of Audley Castle at one end and Lady Anne's Temple along one
side.
The herb garden at the pretty 17th century ‘Plantation’ home of Springhill, County Londonderry, is designed around a scented Camomile Lawn. The Camomile Lawn has a long tradition in big houses in the British Isles. The magnificent
Florence Court gardens in County Fermanagh, is overlooked by the dramatic outline of the Cuilcagh mountains. Florence Court is well known to gardeners as the home of the Irish Yew (Taxus baccata ‘Fastigata’).
The original tree discovered in 1760, can still be seen on the fringe of Cottage Wood to the southeast of the Florence Court house and its offspring are now featured in gardens throughout the world! In a wooded park above the River Blackwater, the early Victorian house of The Argory, County Armagh is surrounded by sweeping lawns with two formal gardens.
The first, a charming rose garden with dwarf rose bushes in box-edged beds, is planted around a sundial. The second much larger and called the Pleasure Ground, has a terrace overlooking the river, the view framed by a pair of striking, stone-built houses with Chinese-style windows.
The beautifully landscaped Downhill Demesne, County Londonderry is set on the wild and rugged north coast.
The best known features of this famous demesne are the exquisite Mussenden Temple and the ruined palace of the eccentric nobleman, Frederick Hervey, the famous Earl Bishop of Derry.
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