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Weʼve raised £2,742 to plant Edward a Cherry Blossom Tree in Victoria Park
- London, United Kingdom
- Funded on Friday, 26th January 2018
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Dad couldn’t decide if he wanted flowers at his funeral or not. As he put it in his letter to us: "I like flowers, but it’s a waste as they get thrown away. In a way that’s their beauty. A carpet of cherry blossom blown away by the wind, washed away by the rain…" So we’ve decided to get him his very own tree in Victoria Park, a cherry blossom tree.
We used to walk with Dad in Victoria Park every weekend and he would always comment on the many different flowers, blossoms and the changing colours of the leaves. It seems fitting that with a tree of his own he will continue to be part of this.
We will share the location of Edward's tree with you so you can visit it in years to come.
If there is any surplus, we will donate the remaining funds to Macmillan Cancer Support, which Dad gave money to every month in honour of our mother.
With much love and thank you, Thalia and Harry xx
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6 years agoThalia Allington-Wood
6 years agoEdward's Cherry Tree: Day 1 The tree is planted where Edward often sat to have a break on one of the benches opposite, usually eating a vanilla ice cream (should you want to recreate the experience). It is currently a very young tree, but hopefully it will grow happy and healthy and be there for a long time to come!
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- 6 years ago
Thalia Allington-Wood
6 years agoAfter much longer than originally anticipated we are delighted to let you all know that Edward’s Cherry Tree has now been planted in Victoria Park! Thank you so much for all your contributions. The funds you raised, your generosity and your messages were overwhelming and Edward would have been delighted. The location is on google maps here: https://goo.gl/maps/dYd2itk2Shr or see the map below with the red circle. We hope you enjoy it and its blossoms as much as he would have done. With love, Thalia and Harry
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Shan Hur
Nov 9, 2017
late donation.
Laura Robinson
Nov 7, 2017
Wishing a long life for this tree and an abundant blossom. Look forward to finding it some springtime. Thank you Ed. Respect, love & best wishes from former students Laura Robinson and Desmond Brett.
Karen Tang
Oct 25, 2017
£20.00
This0ber0n
Oct 25, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. Ed left an indelible impression on everyone he met, no matter how briefly. He was a generous and wise tutor. I hope to some day visit his tree. Warmest wishes, Ana
£10.00
Kate
Oct 24, 2017
Ed helped me when I was down. I will always remember him with great affection. He was the most generous of men. Sending love to you Thalia and wishing you a good life.
£20.00
Alastair McQuaid
Oct 24, 2017
Ed and I shared enthusiasm and ownership of 'iron' Harley XR-750s. Few bikes survive and now there is one less enthusiast too. I'll miss him for that and for much more besides. Ride safely up there!
Shihoko Ogawa
Oct 24, 2017
Hi, Edward,Thank you so much for being an excellent friend to the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation. I remember your exhibition with us in 2012, and your talk so well. So sad to know the news....
£50.00
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