Tree

Friendship tree

Erection date: 17/1/1996

Inscription

Friendship tree (Quercus Robur) {Oak}
In memory of Mahatma Gandhi, Apostle of peace and non-violence.
Planted by H. E. Dr. L. M. Singhvi, High Commissioner for India, in the presence of Alderman Sir Alexander Graham GBE, City of London, 17 January 1996.

Donated by Mr & Mrs Raghuveer, Harndale Group

We could find no evidence that the Raghuveers were married but it seems very likely.

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EC4, Watling Street, Festival Gardens

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Mahatma Gandhi

Indian politician, instrumental in India's independence. Born as Mohandas Kar...

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Harndale Group

Harndale Shipmanagement Services Limited was one of several companies formed ...

Sir Alexander Graham

Lord Mayor, 1990 - 91. Alderman in the City of London in 1996. Made Knight Gr...

Harini Raghuveer

Harini Raghuveer was born in May 1954 and has been a director of several comp...

Keshava Raghuveer

Keshava Raghuveer was born in January 1947 and was a director of several comp...

Dr. L. M. Singhvi

High Commissioner for India in the UK, 1991-7: after V. K. Krishna Menon, he ...

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