Tree

1500th tree in the City

Erection date: 8/2/1974

Inscription

Tilla platyphyllos (broad leaved lime) planted by The Right Hon. The Lord Mayor Sir Hugh Wontner, CVO, D.Litt. On 8 February 1974 to commemorate 1500th tree planted in the City.

Site: 1500th tree in the City (1 memorial)

EC2, Aldermanbury

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Sir Hugh Wontner

Chairman of the Savoy Group 1948 - 1984 and Managing Director 1941 - 1979. L...

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