Success stories
Tapestry TLC
The water after wash stage of cleaning the tapestries, l-r first clean to last clean.
In 1996 a full survey of the Gideon Tapestries revealed that an estimated £1.7 million was needed to repair, clean and save the unique collection. Find out how our team has been working to save these unique items.
Cragside is lit up by hydro-electricity
Cragside was the first place in the world where hydro-electric lamps were used. Find out how Victorian engineer Lord Armstrong pioneered the method.
Discover a striking portrait at Ickworth
Ickworth is home to striking works of art, including this particularly important portrait by Velázquez.
Study the rare Missal at Lyme
Published in 1487 by England's first printer William Caxton, The Lyme Missal is the most important printed book in any National Trust collection.