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The Hawtrey family (descendents of the former owners of Eastcote House) and the Mayor of Hillingdon on the occasion of the planting of a bush to celebrate the Royal marriage between William and Kate and the lanch of an appeal to carry out more restorative work.
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The Mayor of Hillingdon about to plant the bush to commemorate the Royal Wedding between William and Kate
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The wedding flag above the spot where the commemorative bush has been planted by the Mayor of Hillingdon
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The crowd that had gathered to see the Mayor plant the bush and the group of photographers recording the event
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The mayor makes sure that the bush is bedded in well in the Eastcote House walled garden
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A view across the garden with the Dovecote showing in the background behind the crowd that had gathered for the ceremony
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| The Chairman of the Friends of Eastcote House Gardens introduces the appeal to raise more funds for further restoration |
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| Some of the beautiful flowers to be found in the Eastcote House walled garden |
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| Outside the walled garden there are more flowers and bushes to enjoy |
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| A giant poppy in full bloom caught the eye in the walled garden |
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| Besides the beauty of the walled garden the remainder of the park is very colourful as well |
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The folliage really was at its best on a beautiful May Monday
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One of the features is the Ha-Ha wall. These were used to keep animals out of gardens but allowed an unobstructed view.
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