Tree

Amelia Ward

Inscription

{On the horizontal surface, at the centre of a sunburst:}
Amelia
{In a circle around the sunburst:}
She lived in this square and lit it with radiant beauty.
{on the front edge:}
1984 Amelia Ward 2001
{on the right-hand edge:}
Twin sister Kate
{on the back edge:}
The Rt. Hon. Sir Alan and Lady Ward
{on the left-hand edge:}
A short yet perfect life.

The unusual plaque is laid into the ground in front of the tree.

Site: Amelia Ward (1 memorial)

WC1, Gray's Inn Square

This memorial is in the north-east corner of the central lawn. Sir Alan and Lady Ward appear (2004) in a nearby list of residents of a building.

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Amelia Ward

Daughter of Sir Alan and Lady Ward and twin to Kate.

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