The National Trust has reported significant damage to the UK’s heritage due to extreme weather conditions, emphasizing the impact of storms and flooding on historic properties. Notable incidents include flooding at Avebury Manor and various challenges faced by plant and…
The National Trust warns that the UK’s heritage sites are increasingly at risk from extreme weather conditions. In 2024, several historic estates, including Avebury Manor, faced significant damage due to storms and flooding. The report highlights the impact of changing…
The Kinver Rock Houses, located near Birmingham, offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of families who lived in these sandstone caves for centuries. Despite their humble appearance, residents enjoyed a higher quality of life compared to contemporary communities during…
A thriving colony of grey seals at Orford Ness in Suffolk is attributed to minimal human disturbance during the breeding season. Managed by the National Trust, the site has welcomed 80 pups this winter, up from about 200 seals three…
The National Trust has announced the Trees of Hope project, distributing 49 saplings grown from the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, recently felled in Northumberland. Among the recipients is the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds, which will…
