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The National Trust is founded in the United Kingdom.
A UK conservation charity is established to preserve historic places and natural spaces.
The National Trust was formed by Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter, and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley to protect England’s heritage.
It began acquiring historic houses and sites to safeguard them for the public.
The Trust’s founding meeting took place in London on January 12, 1895.
It marked the birth of organized conservation efforts in the UK.
Over time, the organisation expanded to manage landscapes, gardens, and coastal areas.
Today, the National Trust is one of the world’s largest heritage charities with millions of members.
Its mission to preserve places of historic interest and natural beauty continues to shape conservation policy.
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