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Welland Park Flower bed in UV

360° VR ultraviolet panorama by the flower beds near the tennis courts in Welland Park, Market Harborough, UK. In ultraviolet, flowers can have quite a different appearance compared to how they look in visible light. The Rudbeckia flowers in this image have a dark area around the centre of the flower, something that is not visible to humans.

This kind of pattern is visible on many different species of flower, and is often referred to as a ‘nectar guide’. Bees and other insects can see UV light, and it is thought the dark marking around the centre of the flower helps the insects find the centre of the flower (where the nectar and pollen are located).

The french marigold flowers appear completely black in UV, contrasting with their much brighter appearance in visible light.

Welland Park Rose Garden 5

360° VR panorama of the Rose Garden in Welland Park, Market Harborough, UK. At the centre of the Rose Garden is the old Bell Tower from Symington’s factory.

The plaque on the Bell Tower reads as follows:

This tower was mounted on the roof of the old six storey factory of H. & W. H. Symington & Co. Ltd Corset Manufacturers at Factory Lane, Market Harborough. The Factory, demolished in 1973, was first occupied by the company in 1861 and extended in 1878 when the bell tower was added. The bell was cast by J. Taylor and Co. of Loughborough.

During the 1939-1945 war over a million parachutes for the Royal Air Force were produced at the Symington Company’s Market Harborough premises.

The plaque was added in 1977 by Harborough District Council to commerate the Silver Jubilee of the ascession of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.

Welland Park Rose Garden 4

360° VR panorama of the Rose Garden in Welland Park, taken July 2013. Welland Park is located in the town of Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK. At the centre of the Rose Garden is the old Bell tower from the Symington Corset Factory.

The garden is planted with Roses in a variety of colours. As well as beds of Rose bushes there are climbing roses across a frame over the path and up pillars along the sides of the garden. The path through the garden at the eastern end (shown here) is lined with lavender bushes along the edge.

Funfair in Welland Park at night

360° VR panorama of a funfair at night in Welland Park, Market Harborough, England. The moving rides blur into patterns of light as they move. The nearest ride is the Super Octopus Ride, run by Perrett’s Amusements. Nearby are also a swing boat ride, a chair ride, and Mallyon’s Big Wheel.

Welland Park is located near central Harborough, a relatively short walk from the shops. Fun fairs like this are held in the park occasionally, on a flat area of grass in the west of the park.

Pile of rubble at Farndon Fields

360° VR panorama by a pile of rubble at twilight in Farndon Fields, Market Harborough, UK. Farndon Fields is currently being developed, with several developers building houses in the area. The nearby silos and barn buildings have been fenced off for demolition as part of the development.

Farndon Fields Silos at Sunset

360° VR panorama by a couple of corrugated steel silos in Farndon Fields, Market Harborough, UK. Farndon Fields is currently being developed, with several developers building houses in the area. The nearby silos and barn buildings have been fenced off for demolition as part of the development.

Flower displays at Welland Park Summer 2012

360° VR panorama of flowerbed displays near the south-east entrance to Welland Park, in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK. The flower displays are planted by Harborough in bloom volunteers in conjunction with council workers.

The displays in Welland Park play a large part in the town’s entry to the East Midlands in Bloom competition each year.

Farndon Fields NW corner after heavy rain

360° VR panorama of a large puddle at the end of a ditch in the north-west corner of Farndon Fields, Market Harborough, England. The River Welland runs alongside part of the field, and can sometimes cause flooding of the area.

Farndon Fields is currently under development, and the developers have built a number of flood defences, which seem to have coped well with the April rain so far. The ditch area at the north of the field shown here is probably not complete yet (since it doesn’t go anywhere).

To the north of the field is an embankment that used to carry the Rugby and Stamford Railway line. Currently it is used as pasture for a few farm animals, in this image a couple of bullocks can be seen.

Welland Park in Spring 9

360° VR panorama of daffodils flowering in early Spring in Welland Park, Market Harborough, England. Welland Park is a popular area of the town, with colourful flower beds visitors can admire, and a play area for children. The River Welland runs though the park, and sometimes a Kingfisher can be seen along its banks.

Millennium Mile in Spring, Market Harborough

360° VR panorama of daffodils flowering in early Spring alongside the Millennium Mile footpath in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England. The Millennium Mile route runs alongside the River Welland, going from the east of the town to the edge of Welland park in the west.

From this position, the B&M Bargains store (previously Marks & Spencers) can be seen across the river to the north, while Oaktree house sheltered accommodation is to the south.