London's mayor Sadiq Khan has announced plans for a public garden in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park that will honour victims of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK capital.
The memorial garden in Stratford will feature a ring of 33 blossom trees as its centrepiece, representing the impact of Covid-19 across the capital's 32 boroughs and the City of London.
It is being designed by The Edible Bus Stop, Davies White and the Rosetta Arts organisation, and will be planted in collaboration with the UK's National Trust charity.
Garden will be a "permanent reminder" 
Revealing the plans, Khan said the memorial will invite Londoners to reflect on the pandemic, which has seen thousands of people lose their lives and "changed our capital forever". He also hopes it will memorialise the positive ways in which the capital's citizens have come together in support of each other and key workers during the crisis.
"Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on our city and our country, and while we continue to battle the virus we are creating a lasting, living memorial to commemorate those who have lost their lives, pay tribute to the amazing work of our key workers and create a space for all Londoners to reflect on the experience of the pandemic," said Khan.
"This public garden of blossom trees will be a permanent reminder of the lives that have been lost, a tribute to every single key worker, and a symbol of how Londoners have stood together to help one anot...