Comments on: Old Trees in Greenwich

By: Gregory Rose

Gregory Rose — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 16:26:21 +0000

As always, LGA, wonderful pictures of my favourite trees in London. I walked through the park on Thursday and Friday mornings last week on my way to work in Blackheath and, as always, was overjoyed to see them. The reward for walking up the steep hill on the West side is enjoying the gorgeous Rose Garden, another hidden treasure of London.

By: John

John — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 11:05:50 +0000

A lovely post about one of my favourite places anywhere. We live about 30 minutes walk from there. One of our favourites of the trees is the Evergreen Oak just off the path from the main gates to the General Wolff statue. The Elizabeth Oak was used as a lock up for miscreants in the early 19th apparently according to local legend. I don’t know if that’s true. Thanks again for sharing these wonderful photos and words.

By: David Simons

David Simons — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 09:27:19 +0000

Thank you for the photos of these ancient trees and their history. The more I thought about the changes that have taken place around them over 400 years, the more remarkable their survival into our world seems.
I’m Australian and our ancient trees are to be found in unlogged forests. I had no idea such trees existed in Britain, let alone on the outskirts of London. I too find their existence reassuring and will be sure to see them next time I visit the UK. Thanks again.

By: Marcia Howard

Marcia Howard — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 08:38:29 +0000

Trees are a great comfort. I confess I’ve hugged a few in my time

By: Toni Bracher

Toni Bracher — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 23:41:53 +0000

Beautiful story & photos honouring these old trees. I’m sure I see a green parrot in the 7th photo.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 23:29:19 +0000

Beautiful! Thanks for photographically taking us along on your walk. I enjoyed imagining Mr. Rackham’s renditions of the impressive trees, as well as the silvery quadruped and green parrot! Sorry about your dear old feline friend – they are very special, those trusty little supervisors.

By: Mathilde Grange

Mathilde Grange — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:34:35 +0000

Magical trees full of fairies and… an exotic green bird. Their capacity to adapt is incredible. In memoriam of Mr. Pussy.

By: Charlie Page

Charlie Page — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:18:27 +0000

I know exactly how you feel, my Wife and I have had many cats over the years and we remember all of their names. We have buried all of them in our garden. Losing a pet is one of the saddest things, so we should always keep them in our thoughts. I wish you and your new baby all the best.

By: Peter J Washington

Peter J Washington — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:16:52 +0000

Many thanks for such a thought provoking post, they are such wonderful specimens, sentinels of the age and ages from which they sprang and witnessed, lovely in there own beauty, thanks again.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:10:54 +0000

Beauties! So London does have something to offer after all….