Comments on: The Bethnal Green Mulberry Lecture

By: Debra Matheney

Debra Matheney — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 18:23:13 +0000

Some much destruction of living breathing trees will only hasten global warming, aside from the greed motivating the demise of a tree which has witnessed so much history. It sickens me. How much of our collective past and a healthier future are we willing to sacrifice?
I am heartsick of the state of society so I am beating a retreat into 18th century life in Britain. It’s all bluestockings, and Beau Nash, and Dr. Johnson for me for awhile to a time before automatic weapons can kill innocent children. I am tired of life, but not of London!
I wish the campaign the best of luck and agree a clever person could incorporate the tree into a new plan.

By: pauline taylor

pauline taylor — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 16:26:28 +0000

Fingers crossed that Tower Hamlets will come up with the right decision and that, as Boris Johnson has moved on to pastures new, it won’t be called in so that he could personally overturn the decision as he did on numerous other occasions. I bet Crest Nicholson wish he was still Mayor of London.

By: Lynne Perrella

Lynne Perrella — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 11:57:21 +0000

Here I am: the cock-eyed optimist……Any truly-creative architect should welcome the opportunity to include/incorporate the tree as an added-value feature of their design for housing. That’s my theory — and my belief. Having seen many beautiful photos of the tree here (not to mention Paul Bommer’s “logo”) I feel this notable tree would bring distinction to any architectural project, and make it “more so”.
My worry quotient goes through the roof, thinking about this tree being moved. Somehow, it
feels like the wrong approach. Surely, this tree should stay where it is. Like the old phrase:
“Bloom where you are planted”.
Either way, am sending good vibes for a positive solution.

By: Steve Hanscomb

Steve Hanscomb — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 09:56:04 +0000

I think stressing the fact that the tree will likely die if moved, even with great care, should be a big factor in any decision. I have read several sad stories of such things happening and it is quite a well known conclusion. The fact is, many trees do not thrive after moving, especially those of such an age. That is before taking into account keeping the tree’s historic position. You lose a significant part of history if you remove its’ place.

By: Valerie-Jael

Valerie-Jael — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 06:40:15 +0000

‘When the Last Tree Is Cut Down, the Last Fish Eaten, and the Last Stream Poisoned, You Will Realize That You Cannot Eat Money’ (Native American saying) Valerie