Marylebone Village in London has unveiled a brand-new installation based on the area’s emblem ‘The Elm Leaf’. Located at the south end of Marylebone Lane by the junction on Wigmore street, the installation celebrates the acclaimed shopping and dining destination’s heritage and marks the entrance to the village.
The installation is inspired by the oldest surviving elm tree in London located on Marylebone High Street, having survived World War II and the Elm tree disease in the 1970s. The installation is fully recyclable, and has been specially designed to feature a green Elm leaf embossed with ‘Marylebone Village’ in gold to symbolise the village’s rich history linked to the Elm tree.
The installation was unveiled this morning by BBC broadcaster and Marylebone Village local, Jo Good. The restaurateurs and retailers that celebrated the unveiling included Trevor Gulliver, Co-founder of St. JOHN restaurant, jewellery designer Dinny Hall, Ben Tish, Chef Director at The Coach Makers Arms, Paul and Stephen Rothe, whose family have run the famous deli Paul Rothe and Son since 1900, Clara Francis, Co-founder of independent fashion label O Pioneers, Limor and Amir Chen, Co-founders of Delamina restaurant, and more.
The Elm Leaf installation launches ahead of the 20th anniversary of Marylebone Summer Festival taking place on 9 June. The family-friendly event will showcase the best of shopping and dining in the village, and will feature a series of activities and unmissable entertainment throughout the day including a pop up mini golf course, a dedicated dog zone ‘Bark in the Park’, a wellness hub with Lululemon exercise classes, a Ferris wheel and rides, live music and a farmers market.
Marylebone Village is a Central London destination, just a stone’s throw away from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Circus. The village of Marylebone took its name from the Tyburn – the brook that ran through it towards the Thames and continues to flow beneath Marylebone Lane where the installation is located. Under the nurturing stewardship of The Howard de Walden Estate, the neighbourhood is known for its independent boutiques, established brands and some of the finest dining in London’s West End.
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