Historic Trees Collection

The Gospel Oak, Avington (engraving)
1625330 The Gospel Oak, Avington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gospel Oak, Avington)

Nelsons Tree, Kentish Town (engraving)
1101934 Nelsons Tree, Kentish Town (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelsons Tree, Kentish Town)

The Cowthorpe Oak, near Wetherby, York (engraving)
1587298 The Cowthorpe Oak, near Wetherby, York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cowthorpe Oak, near Wetherby, York)

Miltons Mulberry Tree (engraving)
1100844 Miltons Mulberry Tree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miltons Mulberry Tree)

Curious Tree at Baden-Baden (engraving)
1625122 Curious Tree at Baden-Baden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curious Tree at Baden-Baden)

King Edward VII at Friedrichshof (litho)
1593387 King Edward VII at Friedrichshof (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VII at Friedrichshof)

Transplantation of the Ancient "Buckland Yew"at Dover (engraving)
1060113 Transplantation of the Ancient " Buckland Yew" at Dover (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The "Grizzly Giant"of Mariposa, California (engraving)
1590732 The " Grizzly Giant" of Mariposa, California (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Grizzly Giant" of Mariposa, California)

The Sydney Oak, at Penshurst (engraving)
1625296 The Sydney Oak, at Penshurst (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sydney Oak, at Penshurst)

A Literary London Landmark in Danger, Wordsworths Plane Tree at the Corner of Wood Street, Cheapside (b / w photo)
1628769 A Literary London Landmark in Danger, Wordsworths Plane Tree at the Corner of Wood Street, Cheapside (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Yew Trees in Blackwell Churchyard (engraving)
1625251 Yew Trees in Blackwell Churchyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yew Trees in Blackwell Churchyard)

The Livingstone Exhibition at the Westminster Town Hall, the Tree under which the Explorers Heart was buried
1593836 The Livingstone Exhibition at the Westminster Town Hall, the Tree under which the Explorers Heart was buried (b/w photo) by English Photographer

"Turpins Oak, "at Finchley (engraving)
1612169 " Turpins Oak, " at Finchley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Turpins Oak, " at Finchley)

Tree of Liberty, on the Boulevard St Martin, at Paris (engraving)
1611956 Tree of Liberty, on the Boulevard St Martin, at Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree of Liberty, on the Boulevard St Martin, at Paris)

The tree of Noche Triste, Popotla, Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942, Churches, Historic trees, Mexico, Popotla, 1884

The Washington Elm, Cambridge, Washington, George, 1732-1799, Historic trees, United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge, 1899

The Washington elm, Cambridge, Mass, Washington, George, 1732-1799, Historic trees, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge, 1890

Washington Oak, Audubon Park, New Orleans, Parks, Historic trees, United States, Louisiana, New Orleans, 1900

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Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of historic trees. These magnificent beings have witnessed centuries of history unfold, silently standing as witnesses to the passage of time. From The Gospel Oak in Avington to Nelson's Tree in Kentish Town, each engraving tells a tale of its own. As we delve deeper into this arboreal journey, we stumble upon The Cowthorpe Oak near Wetherby, York. Its majestic branches stretch towards the sky, offering shade and shelter to generations past. And who can forget Milton's Mulberry Tree? This engraving captures the essence of literary greatness intertwined with nature's beauty. But it doesn't stop there; our curiosity leads us to Baden-Baden where a curious tree stands tall. Its twisted limbs beckon us closer, inviting us to uncover its secrets. Meanwhile, King Edward VII graces Friedrichshof with his presence under an enchanting litho depiction. Witnessing history unfold before our eyes is not limited to Europe alone; across the Atlantic lies California's pride - The "Grizzly Giant" of Mariposa. Engraved for eternity, this colossal wonder reminds us that nature knows no bounds when it comes to awe-inspiring creations. Closer to home lies The Sydney Oak at Penshurst - a testament to strength and resilience amidst changing times. And let us not forget Wordsworth's Plane Tree at Wood Street Cheapside; a literary landmark now endangered but forever immortalized through black-and-white photography. Yew Trees in Blackwell Churchyard stand as silent guardians over those laid to rest beneath their protective boughs - symbols of eternal life and remembrance etched into engravings for all eternity. Lastly, we find ourselves drawn towards Westminster Town Hall where an exhibition commemorates Livingstone's final resting place - beneath a tree that cradled his heart after years spent exploring unknown lands. These historic trees remind us that while civilizations rise and fall, nature remains a constant companion.