Community Engagement team member, Tazmin writes about the opening of the memorial Blossom Garden in East London.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan opened the London Blossom Garden at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on the 24 May 2021. The beautiful garden is a memorial for the Londoners that we have sadly lost to the pandemic, but also a commemoration for the city’s shared experience throughout one of the most difficult periods in history.
The Blossom Garden not only serves as a memorial, but it signifies the importance of green spaces. During the pandemic, parks became a haven for many peoples physical, emotional, and mental health. Parks offered people an escape from their small rooms and a place to socialise with loved ones.
In total 33 blossom trees have been planted in the garden, each representing a borough in London. City Hall hopes that the London Blossom Garden will be a permanent reminder for those we have lost but also a reminder of London’s togetherness throughout these difficult times. The garden is something that will be with us forever, continuing to bring our London communities together.
When you get the opportunity, do visit the beautiful garden. Find the address and more details about the garden on this page.
Did you know…?
Eight species of spring blossoming trees have been chosen, as it was blossom season when London first went into lockdown at the start of the pandemic.
The public bench in the garden was made from materials from each borough in London.