Elm leaf installation
Marylebone Village 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 with Wigmore Street, the installation celebrates the acclaimed shopping and dining destination’s heritage and marks the entrance to Marylebone Village.
The installation is inspired by the oldest elm tree in London, located on Marylebone High Street, having survived World War II and the elm tree disease in the 1970s.
All the materials used are recyclable, and have been specially designed to feature a green elm leaf embossed with ‘Marylebone Village’ in gold to symbolise the area's rich history linked to the elm tree.
The installation was unveiled 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 which opened on Marylebone Lane last year, jewellery designer Dinny Hall, 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 the Marylebone Summer Festival, due to take place on 9 June. The family-friendly event will showcase the best of shopping and dining in Marylebone 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, a parade, live music and a farmers market.
