Memorial trees, benches and landscape features

We have a long-standing tradition of planting commemorative trees to honour past members of staff, students and benefactors. All trees are identified with a memorial plaque and they can be located by the identification number shown on the Memorial tree plan.

Benches, seats and landscape features have also been donated to the University.

Donors of trees and other specimens

Donor
John Aanonson
DetailsLibrarian
SpeciesSALIX ALBA
Inscription 
Map26
Mrs P Andrews
Details 
SpeciesREPLACEMENTS SALIX BABYLONICA
Inscription 
Map62
Helen Astin
DetailsBiology Graduate 1984
SpeciesACER NEGUNDO
Inscription 
Map32
Donor Details Species Inscription Map
John Aanonson Librarian SALIX ALBA   26
Mrs P Andrews   REPLACEMENTS SALIX BABYLONICA   62
Helen Astin Biology Graduate 1984 ACER NEGUNDO   32

 

Donated benches and seats

Inscription
"In memory of Terry Douglas 1972-1988"
Map Reference1
"By D.P. Sayers 1957-1966, University Councillor 1966-1976"
Map Reference2
"Donated by Margaret Grimsby, 1969-2005 who worked for Brunel"
Map Reference3
"Prof Doug Lewin, donated by Electrical Engineering 17 Nov 1989"
Map Reference4
"Jim Saunders, Geoff Print and Derek Cox, Dennis Grileson, 17 Nov 1989"
Map Reference5
"Donated by Borras Construction, Sept 2005" (2 Benches)
Map Reference6
"Gill Bradshaw, 1932-1993" (Bradshaws 1974)
Map Reference7
Inscription Map Reference
"In memory of Terry Douglas 1972-1988" 1
"By D.P. Sayers 1957-1966, University Councillor 1966-1976" 2
"Donated by Margaret Grimsby, 1969-2005 who worked for Brunel" 3
"Prof Doug Lewin, donated by Electrical Engineering 17 Nov 1989" 4
"Jim Saunders, Geoff Print and Derek Cox, Dennis Grileson, 17 Nov 1989" 5
"Donated by Borras Construction, Sept 2005" (2 Benches) 6
"Gill Bradshaw, 1932-1993" (Bradshaws 1974) 7

Donated landscape features

Name
Crank Garden
DonorProfessor John Crank
DetailsJohn Crank was a keen gardener and established the John Crank Garden as a retirement gift to the University.
Fellows Garden
DonorProfessor JD Gillett
DetailsPart of landscape development.
Fellows Garden Pergola
DonorProfessor JD Gillett
Details"This pergola was donated to Brunel University by Prof. J.D. Gillett OBE Emeritus Professor and Head of the School of Biological Science".
Name Donor Details
Crank Garden Professor John Crank John Crank was a keen gardener and established the John Crank Garden as a retirement gift to the University.
Fellows Garden Professor JD Gillett Part of landscape development.
Fellows Garden Pergola Professor JD Gillett "This pergola was donated to Brunel University by Prof. J.D. Gillett OBE Emeritus Professor and Head of the School of Biological Science".