Zoom lecture – A History of the National Trust

Mendips, John Lennon’s family home

Our speaker, NT Volunteer David Simmonds, describes his talk:  Great oak trees grow from tiny acorns, and this is certainly true of the National Trust.  From its humble beginnings in January 1895, the Trust has grown to have over five million members, more than 500 historic buildings, 780 miles of coast and close to 1,000 square miles of countryside.  This talk considers how the National Trust has developed over the past 128 years, and suggests ways in which it might change in the future. 

Members will be sent an email with a link to view this talk at a time of their own choosing

Speke Hall (1500)