Archival revival: Removing Laman Street figs, King Street trees | Photos

Updated January 31 2018 - 6:47pm, first published 12:47pm
Pictures: Fairfax archives

Council Street residents gathered on Tuesday to farewell the “iconic” and “historic” trees, before work begins to fell them on Wednesday – almost six years to the day that Laman Street fig trees were brought down amid furtive protests from residents.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Newcastle news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.