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  • Dee H
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    Sadly disappointed

    I remember the Old Slave Tree when we where there several years ago... so much admiration and energy which is why I went back, but was sadly disappointed. I heard (so cannot confirm) that a part of ...

    Reviewed on Aug 27, 2018
  • mimurphy44
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    The Old Slave Tree is beautiful and has been part of George for a long time.

    The Old Tree is located on York Street. Close to the George Museum, and delightful old buildings, one being The Arts Theatre and of course St Marks Cathedral. Definitely worth a visit. When you hav...

    Reviewed on Jun 25, 2018
  • Susanne412
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    only one stem left

    The tree is getting old and the responsible people try their best to keep the tree, but with only one stem left it is not an impressive site.

    Reviewed on Nov 22, 2017
  • ailsa696
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    Old Slave Tree

    I believe this old tree is beautiful and has been part of George for a very long time. I think that a legend has been made up around slaves having been chained there but it is a good story. It's in ...

    Reviewed on Jul 12, 2017
  • arpegiator
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    "The Old Slave Tree"

    The tree itself is old but it was never used to lock up slaves. The chain is much later and it was used to lock the tennis court roller to the tree. It's probably a made up legend. If you are close by...

    Reviewed on May 25, 2017
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