Tree

Coronation tree - Southwark Park

Erection date: 19/6/2013

Inscription

This Chestnut tree was planted by the London County Council to commemorate the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 2nd June 1953.
This plaque and new railings are provided by Southwark Council as a further dedication and celebration of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Unveiled by Mrs Jenny Bianco, Representative Deputy Lieutenant for Southwark on 19th June 2013.
Southwark Council

Site: Coronation tree - Southwark Park (1 memorial)

SE16, Southwark Park

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Coronation tree - Southwark Park

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Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II. A London Inheritance's post 2nd June 1953 – Coronation D...

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Coronation tree - Southwark Park

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

Southwark Council

The London Borough of Southwark was created as an amalgamation of the Metropo...

Jenny Bianco

Representative Deputy Lieutenant for Southwark from at least 2009. Former sec...

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