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    ‘Living archive’ will mark loss of Northumberland landmark with storytelling, sound and sculpture using saved woodA new artwork will transform preserved wood from the felled Sycamore Gap tree into a “living archive” after a public vote.The community arts charity Helix Arts and George King Architects were named winners of the vote on Saturday, after being shortlisted for a National Trust commission in March. Continue reading...
     

Multimedia arts project wins Sycamore Gap tree commission after public vote

23 May 2026 at 05:00

‘Living archive’ will mark loss of Northumberland landmark with storytelling, sound and sculpture using saved wood

A new artwork will transform preserved wood from the felled Sycamore Gap tree into a “living archive” after a public vote.

The community arts charity Helix Arts and George King Architects were named winners of the vote on Saturday, after being shortlisted for a National Trust commission in March.

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© Photograph: John Millar/National Trust Images/PA

© Photograph: John Millar/National Trust Images/PA

© Photograph: John Millar/National Trust Images/PA

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