Thanksgiving Square (Belfast)
Public space in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Thanksgiving Square, October 2009
Beacon of Hope sculpture, Thanksgiving Square, October 2009

Thanksgiving Square is an area of public space in Lanyon Place[1] in Belfast based on Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, Texas.[1] It contains the Beacon of Hope sculpture.[2]

Concept

The area was proposed by Myrtle Smyth,[1] who was inspired by Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas.

Lord Diljit Rana, Baron Rana, chairman of the Thanksgiving Square charity, said the aim of the project was to create some public space for giving thanks.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d BBC News
  2. ^ Andy Scott Archived 2008-08-20 at the Wayback Machine
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