Tree Of Remembrance – Manchester, UK
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N 53° 28.861 W 002° 14.265
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This stylised metal tree sculpture was erected in 2005 as a memorial to the civilians of Manchester who died during the Second World War.
Waymark Code: WMEC2V
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/05/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ištván
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"The Tree of Remembrance replaced a real tree in Piccadilly Gardens in a project involving the Valuing Older People group for the 60th anniversary of VE day. The design was intended to provide a shelter and contemplative space for remembrance and reflection". (visit link)

The sculpture his 11 metres high and has a bronze trunk and stainless steel leaf canopy. The trunk has the names of the dead inscribed on it. It was created by Wolfgang Heron, a partnership of Wolfgang Buttress a sculptor and Fiona Heron an ex landscape designer.

Wolfgang Buttress is a sculptor who specialises in metal sculptures that represent things from nature.
Date of Dedication: 01/01/2005

Property Permission: Public

Access instructions: There is a tram and bus interchange next to Piccadilly Gardens

Website for Waymark: [Web Link]

Location of waymark:
Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, Greater Manchester United Kingdom


Commemoration: Manchester's civilian war dead 1940 - 1945

Access times: Not listed

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