Tree

Lord Porchester tree

Erection date: 7/7/1973

Inscription

Lord Porchester, chairman South East Planning Council, planted this tree, July 7th 1973.

It would have helped if the plaque had said what the tree was commemorating.

Site: Lord Porchester tree (1 memorial)

E8, Mare Street, Hackney Town Hall

The plaque is behind the seated lady - we couldn't very well ask her to move.

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Lord Porchester tree

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Henry Herbert, 7th Earl of Carnarvon, Lord Porchester

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