Practical Peace is not for individuals. So in 2017 a Town Council-owned tree was agreed to become a tangible symbol as a focus for the community's shared interest in peace. After the isolation of Covid it was good to be able to share again. In 2021 a second tree was agreed. It created a larger […]
A variety of pyrus communis named from Its Worcestershire origin as a fine dessert pear raised there in 1841. The tree can be found in the town's Elmhurst Park in IP12 1DB at What3Words ///viewer.than.grazed It was planted in May 2025 by local MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter and dedicated to Peace as part of the town's […]
A Pitmaston Duchess variety of Pyrus communis. A native of Great Britain and Ireland planted in 2025 as an 8-year old sapling on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe day as part of a commemoration fair dedicated to Peace. The trees status is indicated on a plaque planted at its foot. It can be […]
Why have another website about peace? A unique monument … to alert us to the aftermath of the present More than symbolic … to show us where peace comes from Bigger than it seems . . . surrounding the town With a modern purpose . . . to encourage us to work together High ambition […]
We’re better than to let that continue. The Woodbridge Trees and Monument for Peace Founded and dedicated knowing that more must be done for peace that much can be done for peace in communities everywhere and that peace can be made stronger by people acting together in simple ways known to build peace Building stronger […]
Summary. (to follow) ............... Where peace comes from is an open question. Answering it is complicated by the lack of an agreed definition. It's further complicated by the wide range of common usages of the word; for example as an event (the resolution of a conflict? or end of a war?), as a place (that […]
Peace education The aftermath of the 20th century World Wars included a widespread expansion of peace research in colleges for Higher Education. New theoretical ideas were refined and extended through discussion and tested in practical field work. There are now many Higher Education courses with titles such as Peace and conflict. Some educators have explored […]
Peace - ours to cherish Peace is precious Peace and prosperity have been closely linked for a thousand years For this 21st century – something different is needed About Peace There are good grounds for a day-to-day optimism about peace ….. many communities and nations live among others in peace ….. there […]
Together - giving peace a better chance to make a better world Peace Peace starts, and it continues, or not, in, between, around and among us. Accordingly, the Woodbridge Monument for Peace reaches out through its visitors to friends, neighbours and others. In the nature of peace it reaches without exception around the world. The […]
The Quality of peace affects everyone globally { Editor: The present deep blue Earthshot pictorial background but with different words as below} Woodbridge Trees for Peace invite each of us to learn more from this Monument for Peace. They invite us to act together in simple and rewarding ways that will enhance the quality […]