Trees planted to commemorate centenary of park
Three trees have been planted in Shadbolt Park to commemorate the centenary of the land’s purchase by Mr E I Shadbolt in 1911.
A scarlet oak, black walnut and tulip tree were planted by the Epsom and Ewell Tree Advisory Board and the Friends of Shadbolt Park, Worcester Park, on Saturday, November 26.
Mr Shadbolt was the vice chairman of the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association and planted many rare trees and shrubs in his grounds over the years, many of which survive today.
After Mr Shadbolt's death, the council purchased Shadbolt Park in 1936 from his niece for £3,500.
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