Properties of the National Trust

Properties of the National Trust

Founded in 1895 by Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon H. D. Rawnsley

Design for Print, 1969, black and white line drawn maps, advertisements, paperback

Good Condition, some edge and shelf wear, some rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, no inscriptions, age toned pages text block separated toward back (see photographs)

“The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty was founded in 1895 by Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon H. D. Rawnsley.  Each had realized that the growth of population, the spread if industrialization and a lack of planning were rapidly spoiling much of the beauty of England.  To halt this uncontrolled destruction, to educate public opinion and to give people access to the countryside they agreed to set up a body of responsible private citizens who would act as trustees for the nation in the acquisition and ownership of land and buildings worthy of permanent preservation.
The organisation which they created, and which they decided to call the ‘National Trust’, has over a period of seventy years done much to realize their aim.  As this List of Properties indicates, the Trust now owns for the permanent enjoyment of the public about 355,000 acres in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and some 200 houses of outstanding architectural or historic importance.  It has also accepted covenants which protect against development a further 62,000 acres of beautiful land and many buildings.”