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Tim Parker resigned as National Trust chairman amid a bid to depose him Former volunteer Tony Adler pointed finger at director-general Hilary McGrady  More than 50 members said they had no confidence in his leadership  Last September the Trust published 115-page report which blacklisted 93 estates over links to slavery  Mr Adler claimed he was forced out after pointing out reports inaccuracies  Leading historian Simon Heffer said Ms McGrady is responsible for turning Trust into left-wing f...

The controversial chairman of the National Trust has resigned amid a growing revolt among members over his woke policies. Tim Parkers decision to quit was announced just 24 hours after a highly critical motion at this years AGM said the membership had no confidence in his leadership and demanded his resignation. Members, ministers and MPs had grown increasingly frustrated with Mr Parkers chairmanship, which critics said he used to take the 126-year-old charity in a politically correct direction...

4: Carden Park aerial adventure A new aerial adventure, Vertigo at Carden, is opening at Carden Park, near Chester, on May 17. Adrenaline-fuelled thrills are guaranteed for day visitors as well as hotel guests, with challenges including 10 mid-air obstacles, a 210-meter zipline, climbing wall, and a 10-metre free-fall drop into a giant stunt pillow. Vertigo at Carden Park 5: Hare Hill sights The historic borders outside the walled garden at Hare Hill, near Macclesfield, have been recr...

Redesmere and Capesthorne Hall Start out at Redesmere, a lake just five miles south of Aldlerley Edge, head north and explore the extensive grounds of Capesthorne Hall, an 18th century country house built in the Tudor revival style. All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.

The National Trust has ordered all of its volunteers to undergo diversity training as the organisation continues its woke rebrand. The heritage body is forcing everyone, including rangers who do not work with the public, to carry out the training as they return to work from lockdown. It has already caused friction among volunteers and led to several resignations, with one slamming the Trusts new political agenda. The National Trust has ordered all of its volunteers to undergo diversity training...

National Trust members have launched a campaign against the charitys woke agenda as it was today accused of lecturing the public and demonising history.  Restore Trust was established following furious criticism of a report detailing links between 93 of the Trusts properties and historic slavery and colonialism. The group, described as a forum where members can discuss their concerns about the future of the charity, says visitors should not leave venues feeling their history has been demonise...

Trusts report detailed links between 93 properties and slavery and colonialism Winston Churchills former home, Chartwell, in Kent, was on the list  Move prompted a fierce backlash and the trust faced accusations of wokeism But Charity Commission today cleared it of breaking charity law Brexiteer Nigel Farage said he had become increasingly appalled by the trust Historian Simon Heffer said he was astonished the trust had not been censured

The academic behind the National Trusts Woke review to identify properties with links to colonialism today astonishingly accused the government of weaponising history by trying to stop Left-wing academics denigrating Britains past.  The study, which blacklisted - among others - the Lake District home of avid anti-slaver William Wordsworth because his brother was involved in the trade, was accused of re-writing history after assembling a team of left-wing and politically biased experts. Its le...

Woke National Trust academic tasked with reviewing colonial past  intimidated by critics    Academics working in the humanities have begun to be personally targeted... for some time now. 20 December 2020 • 3:16pm Both the culture secretary, Oliver Dowden, and Nigel Huddleston, parliamentary under-secretary for sport, heritage and tourism, have expressed reservations about the Trusts direction.   Credit: Andrew Matthews /PA The “woke” National Trust academic tasked with reviewing its...

3 months old This article is more than 3 months old Professor warns of ‘political agenda’ to discredit researchers exploring slavery links Professor Corinne Fowler: ‘I think we should all be worried when academics are being targeted.’ Photograph: Nick Osborne/© Osborne Photography. Professor Corinne Fowler: ‘I think we should all be worried when academics are being targeted.’ Photograph: Nick Osborne/© Osborne Photography. Sun 20 Dec 2020 05.45 EST The academic at the centre of an...