This tree was planted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953.
WC2, Victoria Embankment Gardens
There is a third plaque (far right) but it's about some gardening prize which we didn't find sufficiently interesting. During the early part of 2008 all three plaques were renovated and re-laid on identical plinths.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Coronation tree - Embankment Gardens
Queen Elizabeth II. A London Inheritance's post 2nd June 1953 – Coronation D...
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Coronation tree - Embankment Gardens
City of Westminster London Memorial Garden Under these trees people of all ...
Gandhi Peace Grove - 50 To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Independence of India 50 trees were planted by Brent Indian Associatio...
This Whitebeam was planted by the Rt Hon The Lord Forsyth of Drumlean, founder chairman of Westminster Tree Trust to mark the Silver Jubi...
In memory of Aveen Treacy, 1972 - 2007, for her generosity, sense of humour, friendship and courage.
When we first saw the plaque it was in the pavement close to the tree but is now affixed to a nearby pillar.
Aesculus Indica (Indian Horse Chestnut) planted by Hugh Jenkins, MP, Minister for the Arts, on 17th May 1974, in memory of Lilian Baylis ...
The wealthy Frederic Horniman had built up a large collection of art, handcrafts & natural history at his home on this site. In 1888 ...
Anti-slavery movement and women’s suffrage. Executive member of NUWSS. Priscilla Bright McLaren was an activist who served and linked the anti-slavery movement with the women's suffrage movement i...
A family owned company with a tradition in professional horticulture. The largest grower of trees (both field and container grown), in the UK and one of the largest in Europe.
Brenda Cook helpfully suggested we refer to the Newgate Calendar’s account of these executions and we found them there under the heading ...
Born Yorkshire. 1967 Nobel Laureate for his work on photosynthesis relating to the potential use of hydrogen to supply energy.
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