Tree

Gay Christiansen

Erection date: 19/9/1978

Inscription

Davidia Involucrata, presented to Gay Christiansen of 18 Kensington Square, founder of the Kensington Society, planted by HRH Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, Patron of the Society, on September 19th 1978.

Site: Gay Christiansen (1 memorial)

W8, Kensington Square Garden

Mrs Christiansen lived in John Stuart Mill's house.

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Gay Christiansen

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Mrs Gay Christiansen

Founder of the Kensington Society, lived at 18 Kensington Square. When she fa...

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Gay Christiansen

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Kensington Society

"The objects of The Kensington Society are to preserve and improve the amenit...

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Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone

Born Princess Alice of Albany at Windsor Castle, daughter of Prince Leopold a...

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