Plane Trees Along the Mall in St James’s Park

A line of London plane trees borders the Mall in St James’s Park, one of the oldest of the Royal Parks in central London. Planted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these trees are known for their resilience to urban pollution and distinctive patterned bark. The park, established in the 1600s and redesigned by John Nash in the 1820s, forms part of the ceremonial route between Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. On mild spring afternoons, this shaded corridor provides a quiet refuge for pedestrians and city dwellers.

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