RIP - Hadrian’s wall tree

[raleighnut]

What about the damages, that was estimated at north of half a million plus there is the loss of tourism to the area thousands of people used to visit/photograph the iconic tree.
The prison sentence does not repair the wall or replace the tree and as for 4 years and 3 months they'll probably be out in 2 years and probably serve that in an 'open' prison (cat 'D') for this act of wanton destruction.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

What about the damages, that was estimated at north of half a million plus there is the loss of tourism to the area thousands of people used to visit/photograph the iconic tree.
The prison sentence does not repair the wall or replace the tree and as for 4 years and 3 months they'll probably be out in 2 years and probably serve that in an 'open' prison (cat 'D') for this act of wanton destruction.

They'll be skint. They're both complete scroats. There's no money to go after.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

They'll be skint. They're both complete scroats. There's no money to go after.

And the word says more people are going to see the stump than ever went to see the tree, so their action is net positive for the local area!

 

[Accy cyclist]

By rights they should've been given the birch!

 

[matticus]

What about the damages, that was estimated at north of half a million plus there is the loss of tourism to the area thousands of people used to visit/photograph the iconic tree.
The prison sentence does not repair the wall or replace the tree and as for 4 years and 3 months they'll probably be out in 2 years and probably serve that in an 'open' prison (cat 'D') for this act of wanton destruction.

How many years do Yew recommend?

 

[AndyRM]

This is no spoiler, but there's a really cool shot of the tree in 28 Years Later, which can't have been filmed long before it was felled and probably ties the film to the area more than anything else.

I wonder if that might be it's last mainstream appearance? It would be oddly fitting if it is.

 

[AndyRM]

Afraid nothing can beat its appearance in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, where Hadrians Wall appears to be located on the southern coast lol.

I'm planning a trip up there again this summer, I visited in 2022 and there are a few things I spotted I'd like to see, plus it's close to Kielder Water which I failed to cycle around in one go last time and want another go.

Love that film, and you're not wrong. At least Years is geographically accurate!

 

[T4tomo]

plus it's close to Kielder Water which I failed to cycle around in one go last time and want another go.

if it doesn't rain soon you'll be able to bunny hop it

 

[presta]

I'm getting sycamore and more puns.

 

[T4tomo]

If Kielder went dry we'd really be in trouble, I thought it was one of the deepest?

of all the lighthearted comments and puns on this thread, is the one you querying for factual accuracy?

Yes Kielder is the biggest reservoir in the UK, its 170ft deep at its deepest, do not try and bunny hop it!

 

[matticus]

of all the lighthearted comments and puns on this thread, is the one you querying for factual accuracy?

Yes Kielder is the biggest reservoir in the UK, its 170ft deep at its deepest, do not try and bunny hop it!

It was a safety critical issue - you should be praising WiggyDiggy!

 

[stephec]

Indeed lol.

I like MTB route it has as you frequently cross the Scottish/English border on it, no passport required.

Make sure your jabs are up to date though. 😂

 

[Jameshow]

Indeed lol.

I like MTB route it has as you frequently cross the Scottish/English border on it, no passport required.

And you have your Oakley's on.....!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

The acorny puns have been treemendous, no end of joaks

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I know they fell out during the trial but I'm sure that after a few months in jail they'll pine for each other's company.