LA/5/8/2

Reference code

LA/5/8/2

Level of description

File

Title

Trees Planted in The Close, 1952-c1958

Original Title

Sir Henry Everett Trees Memorial

Date

c1958

Quantity & Format

1 volume

Description

This volume was compile as a memorial to Sir Henry Joseph Everett in memory of whom a Close tree planting scheme was initiated by his wife, Lady Everett, in 1952. The volume contains biographical details of Sir Henry and Lady Everett; details of the workmen involved in the tree planting; reference to a tree fund; reference to the appointment of a Magister Arborum. The following individuals are named: Mr J Mouland, Mr H Gould, Mr B Parsons, Mr R Blenman-Bull, and Dr Elsie Smith. The volume was written and bound by Harry Bailey. Inserted in the volume are typed comments on the trees by Lady Everett and at the end of the book is a detailed drawing of the location and names of trees in the Close drawn on 6th May 1959 by Mr Blenman-Bull.

Language

English

Physical Characteristics

Material: paper, leather, metal Binding: leather with gold tooling, slipcase

Keywords

Bailey, Harry
Everett, Sir, Henry Joseph
Everett, Lady, Violet
Smith, Elsie
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