Bonus | Sycamore Gap: One Year On

National Trust Audio Magazine

On September 27th 2023, the famous Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland was felled overnight in an act of vandalism, triggering a far-reaching wave of shock and sorrow.

Join Heather Birkett as she goes behind the scenes to explore the enduring impact of this beloved landmark, the aftermath of its loss, and the community’s efforts to preserve its memory.
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Production
Host: Heather Birkett
Producers: Nikki Ruck, Katy Kelly, Pippa Tilbury-Harris
Sound Design: Nikki Ruck
Discover more
The Heartwood prints will be on display at The Queens Hall, Hexham from the 6th September until the 19th October. Find out what’s on in Northumberland Park and The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre https://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/whats-on/
Keep updated with the sycamore news
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/hadrians-wall-and-housesteads-fort/next-steps-for-the-sycamore-gap-tree
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