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I recently spent four days in Athens, Greece, while traveling around Europe. On the other hand, I'm not sure the Roman Agora or Hadrian's Library are worth a visit. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIn October, I traveled to Athens, Greece, for the first time since I was 18 months old. I spent four days exploring some of the city's amazing landmarks and sites.
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The tree, which featured in "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," was located along Hadrian's Wall. Local authorities said they believe the world-renowned Sycamore Gap Tree was deliberately felled. The tree, known as the Sycamore Gap Tree, rose to global prominence when it appeared in Kevin Costner's 1991 blockbuster movie "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves". AdvertisementAdvertisementThe ‘Sycamore Gap' tree lying on the ground, along Hadrian's Wall, in northeast England in an aerial photo shared on September 28, 2023. The National Park advised visitors to avoid the area while it was being made safe and the investigation is underway.
Persons: Robin Hood :, , we've, Kevin Costner's, John Parker Organizations: Service, Getty, Park Authority, National Trust, Arboricultural Association, Sky News, Guardian Locations: England, Northumbria, Northumberland, England’s Northumberland
UK police make second arrest over Sycamore Gap tree felling
  + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
[1/2] General view of the Sycamore Gap tree that was felled, in Once Brewed, Northumberland National Park, Britain, September 28, 2023. REUTERS/Lee Smith/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - British police investigating the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree, a much-loved landmark in northern England whose dramatic silhouette featured in a Hollywood movie, have made a second arrest, they said on Friday. The tree was cut down overnight between Wednesday and Thursday in what police believe was a deliberate act of vandalism. Northumbria Police, who arrested a 16-year old male on Thursday, said a male in his 60s had also been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody. It was also known as the 'Robin Hood Tree' after featuring in the 1991 film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves".
Persons: Lee Smith, Hood, Robin Hood :, , Rebecca Fenney, Menzies of, , James Davey, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: REUTERS, British, Northumbria Police, Menzies of Northumbria Police, Thomson Locations: Northumberland, Park, Britain, England, Northumbria
The tree - at a spot known as “Sycamore Gap” – was located on the historic UNESCO World Heritage listed Hadrian’s Wall, which was constructed around 1,900 years ago to guard the furthest northwestern frontier of the Roman Empire. The tree before it was felled. Andre Poling/ullstein bild/Getty ImagesSycamore Gap was considered one of the most photographed trees in England and was voted as English Tree of the Year in 2016. The National Trust heritage charity – which co-manages the site – said it was “shocked and saddened” by the tree’s felling. The sycamore tree, seen here in 2021, was a striking presence on the wild landscape around Hadrian's Wall.
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[1/5] General view of the Sycamore Gap tree that was felled, in Northumberland, Britain, September 28, 2023. REUTERS/Lee Smith Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Britain's Sycamore Gap tree, a much-loved landmark whose dramatic silhouette featured in a Hollywood movie and was photographed by tourists from around the world, was cut down overnight in what police called a "deliberate act of vandalism". It was also known as the 'Robin Hood Tree' after featuring in the 1991 film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves". "An investigation was immediately launched following this vandalism, and this afternoon we have arrested one suspect in connection with our enquiries." The National Trust, who look after the site alongside Northumberland National Park, said it was "shocked and desperately saddened", while local lawmaker Guy Opperman said everyone was "bereft".
Persons: Lee Smith, Hood, Robin Hood :, Kevin Waring, Guy Opperman, Opperman, Farouq Suleiman, Kylie MacLellan, William James Our Organizations: REUTERS, Police, Northumbria Police, Trust, Thomson Locations: Northumberland, Britain, England, Northumbria
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