People in history

Discover some of the social history behind our places and uncover fascinating facts about the people who have lived in them

Agatha Christie and her family sat outside of their holiday home Greenway — Agatha Christie and her family sat outside Greenway

Kitty Lloyd Jones redesigned the gardens at Upton House in the 1930s

Great women gardeners

From wealthy socialites to horticultural pioneers, journey through the gardens of time and discover seven of history's most inspirational women gardeners.

Planting the seeds of innovation

Portrait of Bess of Hardwick — Young Bess of Hardwick, the Countess of Shrewsbury

The life of Bess of Hardwick

Dr Suzannah Lipscomb re-examines the life of Bess of Hardwick, the second-most powerful woman in Elizabethan England as a new exhibition opens at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire.

Explore 'We are Bess'

Beatrix Potter at Keswick show — Beatrix Potter became a respected farmer and president of Keswick Show

Remarkable women from our places

Delve back into the past to discover the remarkable women who helped shape our places. Meet the political player who helped restore the monarchy, beloved children's authors and an acclaimed archaeologist.

Women who helped shape the modern world

Kirsty Wark stands in front of a suffragette statue — Broadcaster Kirsty Wark presents our Women and Power podcast series

Our women's suffrage podcast series presented by Kirsty Wark

In this five-part series we lift the lid on our archives to uncover the seldom-told stories of maids, mill-workers, politicians and even royalty, who fought and campaigned to help shape the world we live in today.

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Visitors and a dog in the garden at Greenway — The woodland garden at Greenway is full of walking routes

Walk in famous footsteps

From pop-culture icons and authors to seafarers and scientists, take a walk in famous footsteps and get closer to the people who have shaped history.

Step back in time

Lady Jane Grey in her VAD nurses uniform at Stamford Military Hospital (Dunham Massey), Cheshire

Women’s stories from the First World War

We look after many places with connections to the First World War. Discover stories from the women who played a vital role in the war.

Archive photo of people gathered on Great Gable Summit in 1923

A Great Gift in the Lake District

2018 marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. In the years that followed, three very special gifts were made to the National Trust to look after on behalf of the nation.

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