Tree - Chinese elm


Identifer
ASJ2024.27

Physical Description
Chinese elm tree, the gift of of Girls' Friendly Society in front of Parish Centre.
Inscription:
To commemorate
100 years of
Girls' Friendly Society
1875 - 1975
Planted 14th December 1975
Historical Details
While the centenary of Girls' Friendly Society took place in 1975, the St. John's branch actually began in 1904. See linked entity.
The tree was "given by the girls of our G.F.S." - note recorded by the late Jenny Gill in the 1980s.
Uncertain at time of data entry whether the tree has survived.
Materials
living plant - Chinese elm tree
Dating of Item
1975 to present

Database Date:            Faculty Date:

January 8 2024;;December 14 1975;
Online Sources

Related Collection
St. John's Church Historical Items
Related Person or Organisation
Girls Friendly Society (GFS)