In this book, the author traces the remarkable development of the tiny charity, founded in 1895 by Octavia Hill, Robert hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley, into a world famous conservation body protecting over 240,000 hectares of countryside, 500 miles of coastline, some 200 historic houses and 160 great gardens.
Author Biography
Merlin Waterson joined the staff of the National rust in 1970. He has written for Country Life on marine painting, industrial archaeology and rock climbing. Since 1981 he has been the Trust's Regional Director in East Anglia
