Harland and Wolff - Shipbuilding and Engineering Works

(Reference: TY-013)

Men of the Ship Repair Department gather round to say farewell to two of their number who retired on Wednesday 8th November 1978. Manager Dougie Butler (centre) paid tribute to plater's helper Leslie Monroe, left, with 14 years service, and Bobby Graham, right, with 30 years service, and presented them with gifts from their workmates.

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No. 2 - The Yardmen The public artwork at Pitt Park on the Newtownards Road pays tribute to the city's shipbuilding heritage and is set within the timeframe of 1912. It was created by leading Irish artist Ross Wilson and features three bronze workmen on their way home from "the yard". First Minister Peter Robinson unveiled the "Yardmen" on 28 March 2012.

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