Countryside Commission's Task Force Tree Programme
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Task Force Trees
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Avenue of trees - Hampstead Heath
This avenue was replanted in November 1988 to replace trees destroyed by a hu...
Millionth Tree - Victoria Embankment Gardens
This is the millionth tree of the Countryside Commission's Task Force Tree Pr...
Other Subjects
Harold Ainsworth Peto
Born in Suffolk, son of Sir Samuel.
1 memorial
Lauderdale House
Originally built for Richard Martin (Lord Mayor of London) in 1582 with a timber frame. In the early 17th Century it was occupied by Sir Henry Hobart. Later Mary, Countess of Home extended the hou...
1 memorial
World Wildlife Fund
Now known as the World Wide Fund for Nature. It is an international non-governmental organisation, working in wilderness preservation, and the reduction of human intervention on the environment. J...
Group, Animals, Gardens / Agriculture, Politics & Administration
2 memorials
1 memorial
Manor of Hyde
An area roughly equivalent to modern-day Hyde Park. It was owned by Westminster Abbey, and its woods afforded both fire-wood and shelter for the monks and for their game and water-fowl.
1 memorial
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Winifred Turner
Sculptor. Born London, daughter of Alfred. From our Picture source, Sotherbys: "With her head turned and her legs elegantly crossed, Thought is carefully balanced in taut and balletic pose. ... Win...
2 memorials
Great Exhibition
From the V&A website: "The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nations was held in the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London. It was the first international exhibition of manufacture...
13 memorials
Margaret Mellor
As a Waterloo resident Margaret worked from about 1972 on community planning in Waterloo. Her main aims have been to increase social housing for families and green open space for everyone. She co...
1 memorial
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