National Trust

noun

1. (in Britain) an organization concerned with the preservation of historic buildings and monuments and areas of the countryside of great beauty in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1895 and incorporated by act of parliament in 1907. The National Trust for Scotland was founded in 1931

2. (in Australia) a similar organization in each of the states

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Ceri Williams, general manager for Penrhyn Castle, National Trust Cymru, said it was "great" to host the series which "explores wealth, class disparities and conflict, similar to the themes we explore here at Penrhyn".

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Partners including the national park, the National Trust, Cymdeithas Eryri and the group Trash Free Trails currently organise more than 100 litter picks a year.

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The National Trust, which owned the more than 100-year-old tree, said the landmark could "never be replaced".

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One of the complaints, he alleges, was from the National Trust which owns a neighbouring property and the land at Sycamore Gap.

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The National Trust has announced plans to cut 6% of its current workforce, about 550 jobs, partly blaming an inflated pay bill and tax rises introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

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