A revamped garden which was created almost 30 years ago as a symbol of peace and understanding was unveiled in High Wycombe last week.

The Peace Garden, at the top of Railway Place, was re-opened by Wycombe District Council’s vice chairman councillor Mahboob Hussain and Val McFarlane from the High Wycombe Quakers on Thursday after a joint project.

Cllr Hussain said: “With the recent 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and Armistice Day fast approaching, it is a fitting time to open a garden which symbolises peace, and is a place we can all come to reflect upon the horrors of war and to remember the fallen.

“The Quakers have worked tirelessly to counter the causes of war, to help bring about a resolution to conflict and to support their communities in times of crisis, and this garden is a symbol of that important work.

He added that have WDC have worked in partnership with the Quakers to redesign the “beautiful” and “tranquil” area.

The work was paid for by developer contributions following the reconstruction of the former High Wycombe Irish Club next door.

The red and white roses in the Peace Garden were chosen to reflect red and white poppies - with red for remembrance and white symbolising peace, non-violence and reconciliation.