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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 report's inaccuracies  Leading historian Simon Heffer said Ms McGrady is responsible for turning Trust into 'left-wing front organisation'  Said he was 'delighted' Mr Parker has resigned but said he is 'not the main...

The controversial chairman of the National Trust has resigned amid a growing revolt among members over his 'woke' policies. Tim Parker's decision to quit was announced just 24 hours after a highly critical motion at this year's AGM said the membership had no confidence in his leadership and demanded his resignation. Members, ministers and MPs had grown increasingly frustrated with Mr Parker's chairmanship, which critics said he used to take the 126-year-old charity in a 'politically correct' direction.  Last September, the Trust published an sensational 115-page report which 'blacklisted' 93...

Bridgerton season two: Filming locations that could be used in Bath The show has been confirmed for a further three seasons and production on the second series in underway Filming of Netflix's new Bridgerton series - Beauford Square/Barton Street, Bath. (Image: Artur Lesniak/Reach) THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES ACROSS BATH STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe ...

The academic behind the National Trust's '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' Britain's 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 leader, Professor Corinne Fowler, spoke today as Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden prepared t...

Shute Barton, near Axminster, Devon, was built by family of Cecily Bonville Great-granddaughter Lady Jane was Queen of England for nine days in 1553 The five-bed manor boasts one of the largest fireplaces in England Was rented out by the National Trust but was also open for four weekends a year Move to close it to visitors has prompted furious reaction from locals Historian and Shute resident Bijan Omrani said closure 'doesn't make any sense'