The Sycamore Gap: From Roots to Ruin
The Sycamore Gap: From Roots to Ruin
A 150-year-old sycamore tree in a natural dip in the countryside along Hadrian's Wall came to symbolise a community. But when the people of Northumberland woke to discover it has been chopped down overnight in September 2023, it led to a news story that made headlines around the world. This programme looks at who destroyed the tree at Sycamore Gap and the reasons why
The Sycamore Gap: From Roots to Ruin airs on BBC News at 4:30 AM, Sunday 20 July. (Subtitles, repeat.)
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