One would be forgiven for overlooking this unassuming tree. Though it stands an impressive 70 feet tall, the towering skyscrapers around the vicinity of St. Paul’s Cathedral make it seem small. But the plane tree, which is situated near the intersection of Cheapside and the aptly-named Wood Street, may be the oldest living tree in London. Though there are no written documents to show when it was planted, this tree has appeared in multiple news articles over the centuries and perhaps even a poem by William Woodsworth. What is known, is…
