
People in history
Discover some of the social history behind the places we care for and uncover fascinating facts about the people who have lived in them.
Throughout history many women have refused to be defined by convention, helping to shape the modern world. From the political player who helped make Charles II king, to archaeologists, writers and social campaigners, learn more about these remarkable women and the places that inspired them.
Discover some of the social history behind the places we care for and uncover fascinating facts about the people who have lived in them.
Throughout history women artists have had many obstacles to overcome in order to pursue careers in the fine arts. Discover great women artists and their artworks in the National Trust collections.
Many of the places we care for were home to impassioned people who campaigned both for and against women’s suffrage. Find out about these campaigners, from Laura McLaren and George Bernard Shaw in favour, to Lord Curzon who was against it.
Discover the places and collections we care for that have connections to black histories. Learn more about the people behind these connections, including the lady of the house at Dyrham Park and a Kenyan-born poet, novelist and civil servant at 575 Wandsworth Road.
Learn more about the people with LGBTQ+ connections at the places we care for and why highlighting these stories is so important.