• Bonus | Sycamore Gap: One Year On

  • Sep 2 2024
  • Length: 21 mins
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Bonus | Sycamore Gap: One Year On

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  • 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.

    A longer and updated version of this podcast will be released 28th September on the National Trust Podcast with extra interviews and the latest news on the Sycamore Gap.

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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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