The Coat of Hopes attracts interest during Holy Island stay as part of its time in Northumberland

By Lesley AndrewsContributor
Published 26th Oct 2023, 11:27 BST
Updated 26th Oct 2023, 11:28 BST
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A patchwork pilgrim coat has been attracting a great deal of attention in Northumberland from passers-by who want to know its story – including its recent ‘visit’ to Holy Island.

The Coat of Hopes originated on the south coast of England from where it was worn and walked by hundreds of people to arrive in Glasgow for the United Nations Climate Conference (COP26) in 2021.

Since COP26, it has travelled the country and this summer the coat set out on a continuous walk south and east from Glasgow.

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