The Peace Tree - Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 51° 16.754 E 001° 05.036
31U E 366364 N 5682620
A simple plaque under The Peace Tree serving a special purpose in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral.
Waymark Code: WMEAVW
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/29/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Norfolk12
Views: 10

The plaque reads:

'THE PEACE TREE
This Japanese flowering cherry was planted
on Nagasaki Day 1981 as a sign of hope.
Presented by Canterbury C.N.D.'

The tree is a small cherry by the edge of the Cathedral grounds. The plaque is somewhat covered in lichen.

We are including this tree in this category as with other references to the atomic bombs, which killed so many yet saved so many FEPOWs too.
Type of Resource: Other

Other from above - Please Specify: Peace Tree

Date if Relevant: 08/09/1945

Nationality: Japanese

Relevant Website: [Web Link]

Relevant Position in Armed Forces: Not listed

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