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The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists - Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley. Concerned about the impact of uncontrolled development and industrialisation, they set up the Trust to act as a guardian for the nation in the acquisition and protection of threatened coastline, countryside and buildings.

More than a century later, they continue to care for beautiful countryside in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus miles of coastline and more than 200 buildings and gardens of outstanding interest and importance.

Most of these properties are held in perpetuity and so their future protection is secure. The vast majority are open to visitors.

The National Trust sponsored two issues of the National Coal Board’s [qv] cinemagazine, Review, entitled ‘NATIONAL TRUST - POINTS NORTH’ and ‘BENINGBROUGH RESTORED’, illustrating their work.

Sources

NoS Number 346765; Review 32nd Year Number 12; August 1979: NoS Number 346715; Review 30th Year Number 11; July 1977: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-trust/w-thecharity/w-history_trust.htm; Accessed 10/5/2006.