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The Elfin Oak: London's 900-Year-Old Whimsical Tree
If you ever questioned London's magic, get ready to change your mind. Meet one of London's hidden gems: the oldest tree in Hyde Park. The Elfin Oak is an ingenious sculpture made in 1930 from the hollow log of a 900-year-old oak tree. Located next to the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens, the ancient trunk was carved and decorated with painted figures of miniature fairies, elves, gnomes, and small animals, creating the impression that the fanta

Ina
Apr 26, 20222 min read
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