How did the National Trust start?

The Trust was founded in 1895 by Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley to “promote the permanent preservation for the benefit of the Nation of lands and tenements (including buildings) of beauty or historic interest”. It was given statutory powers, starting with the National Trust Act 1907.

What was the first National Trust property?

the Clergy House
One of the founders of the National Trust, Octavia Hill, took immediate interest and after a series of complicated negotiations, on the 16 April 1896 it was agreed to sell the Clergy House to the National Trust for the nominal fee of £10 and so became the first built property ever acquired by the Trust.

Who invented National Trust?

Octavia Hill
Hardwicke RawnsleyRobert Hunter
National Trust/Founders

In 2020 we are celebrating our 125th birthday. United by a common belief that nature, beauty and history are for everyone, our three founders, Octavia Hill, Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsely, set up the National Trust in 1895 so that natural and historic places could be protected for future generations.

What is the purpose of the National Trust?

We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. We look after hundreds of houses and close to a million objects, along with vast areas of coastline, countryside and green spaces, for everyone’s benefit. With our staff, members, volunteers and supporters, we’re the biggest conservation charity in Europe.

Who are the founders of the National Trust?

2020 marks our 125th birthday and we’ve come a long way since Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley founded the National Trust on 12 January 1895. Our founders believed that nature, beauty and history are for everyone and so set up the Trust to look after the nation’s coastline, historic sites, countryside and green spaces.

When was the National Trust for Historic Preservation established?

The National Trust for Historic Preservation was formally established through the Act of Congress when President Harry S. Truman signed the legislation on October 26, 1949.

Is the National Trust the same as the Scottish National Trust?

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, commonly known as the National Trust, is a charity and membership organisation for heritage conservation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, there is a separate and independent National Trust for Scotland.

What kind of places does the National Trust protect?

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty. Historically, the trust tended to focus on English country houses, which still make up the largest part of its holdings, but it also protects historic landscapes such as in the Lake District, historic urban properties, and nature reserves.