Oldham Council is paying tribute to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, by planting roses named after them at parks and greenspaces across the borough.

Over the coming weeks and months, council staff will plant 20 roses at specially prepared flower beds in 23 public green spaces – providing a long-lasting tribute to the Royal couple.

A plaque will be positioned at each site with an inscription that reads: To commemorate the lifetime contribution of Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip. 

Councillor Amanda Chadderton, Leader of Oldham Council, attended Alexandra Park and helped plant one of the first roses.

Back in 1992, the Queen hosted a Royal Garden Party in the beauty spot.

In a further tribute to the late monarch, an Oak Tree was planted in the park in January.

Cllr Chadderton said: “The whole country was saddened by the deaths of the Queen and Prince Philip.

“They both dedicated their lives to serving Great Britain, the wider Commonwealth and its people for many years, and it is only fitting they are remembered fondly.

“Many residents have been in touch with suggestions about how we could pay tribute, and we feel the planting of roses are a poignant way to remember them, especially as the Queen was Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society.

“We will be creating a lasting legacy that will be seen and enjoyed by residents for years to come.”

The full list of parks and greenspaces where roses will be planted are:

1. Alexandra Park
2. Bullcote
3. Chadderton Hall
4. Coalshaw Green
5. Copster
6. Dunwood
7. Fitton
8. Foxdenton
9. High Crompton
10. Higher Failsworth
11. Lower Failsworth
12. Lees
13. Limeside
14. Royton
15. St Georges Sq.
16. Stoneleigh
17. Waterhead
18. Werneth
19. Dogford
20. Ladhill Lane
21. Parish Church Oldham Town Centre
22. WoW garden Mumps
23. St Chad’s Uppermill

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