DPS member John Cummings was one of the first to climb to the top of the famous National Trust landmark, Penshaw Monument, which has been closed to the public for 85 years.
Hundreds of people were turned away after it was inundated with visitors at the open day this August Bank Holiday. More than 500 people turned up but the majority were asked to leave by the National Trust. Only 75 people got to climb the hidden spiral staircase, with the rest asked to return to another opening. Those turned away will be given priority on future open days.
John was taken on guided ascent to the top of the monument, which marks the highest point in Sunderland. The staircase was closed in 1926 when a teenage boy fell to his death from the 66ft-high walkway. Due to the interest, the trust now plans to open the monument for further tours in the future.
John said, “This being the highest point in the Sunderland area, the view was stupendous”.
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