The Dorset landmarks will feature in the BBC’s Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, premiering its fourth series on May 15. The episode highlights recent conservation efforts at Max Gate, the home designed by Thomas Hardy. Viewers will see the restoration of a memorial sundial dedicated to Hardy by his wife, Florence. The programme also showcases the beautiful Dorset countryside that inspired Hardy’s writing, including the Cerne Giant, with insights from farmer Bertie and National Trust ranger Michael Clarke about collaborative conservation practices involving volunteers and local farming.
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