Category:September 11 Memorial Garden, Grosvenor Square

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"Each column of the pergola is formed from a single oak trunk. Three bronze plaques commemorate the 67 United Kingdom citizens who lost their lives. The Memorial Stone is carved by hand and includes an extract from American poet Henry Van Dyke. Underneath it, preserved in resin, lies a section of a steel girder salvaged from the World Trade Centre. The planting scheme includes both British and American species and was inspired by the posy presented to Her Majesty The Queen during a special memorial service at Westminster Abbey. Rosemary - plant of friendship and remembrance, Ivy - an emblem of fidelity, Lily - embodying purity and the life of the soul, Phlox - a traditional love token, Coneflower - prized for its healing properties, White Rose Sally Holmes - flowering in September, this white rose is central to the symbolism of the Memorial Garden. The creation of the Memorial Garden was made possible by the generosity of many firms and individuals affected by the events of 11 September 2001."

Above the pillars is carved "Grief is the price of love".

The three long bronze plaques inside the porch records the 67 names of "Those United Kingdom citizens who lost their lives".