John Wood - Joey the Swan, Wistaston, Cheshire East, UK
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N 53° 05.100 W 002° 28.239
30U E 535454 N 5881857
A tree in memory of John Wood located in Joey the Swan, a parkland in Wistaston.
Waymark Code: WM16TV3
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/05/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The tree in memory of John Wood is located in a wildlife area of Joey the Swan, a public park in Wistaston.

The Rowan tree was planted in memory of John Wood who was the late chairman of the Wistaston Conservation Group.

The plaque mounted on the metal fence surrounding the tree is inscribed as follows;
In Memory Of John Wood
1941 - 2020
Fondly Remembered By His Family
The Conservation Group
And All Who Knew Him


Joey the Swan
'Joey the Swan is an area of open countryside and parkland that is rich in wildlife, including ancient trees and a wildflower garden planted by the volunteers of Wistaston Conservation Group. The path generally follows the line of Wistaston Brook.

Story has it, however, that the recreation ground is named after an adult male cob swan that lived on site in the 1930s. The swan favoured the hilltop, which he would take himself to the top of on a daily basis. His namesake lends the park a jovial, fond tone to locals today, with many making it a regular visiting spot for outdoor activities and walks.'
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Location of the tree: Joey the Swan

Type of tree: Rowan Tree
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