In memory of Sir John Barbirolli, C. H.
WC1, Tavistock Square Gardens
We were alerted to the existence of this tree, and its vandalisation, in June 2016, by an article in Marchmont News, from where comes the photo of the broken tree. A few days later we photoed the replacement cone. May 2017: the cone has gone, but still no tree.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Barbirolli tree
Conductor Laureate, Hallé Orchestra, and cellist. Born Southampton Row, as G...
{On the new metal plaque:} This tree is re-dedicated to Eddy Renton (1934 - 1981) who was a good friend and support to those who knew him...
2009-10 there were ructions at Ealing Council as Armenian factions promoted the creation of this memorial and Turkish factions opposed. ...
The tree itself is almost entirely lost, half buried in a modern planting scheme which gives priority to the high brick walls surrounding...
Remembering our darling Holly. Her laughter, her joy, her love of life. 31.5.85 - 8.4.89
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