The white walled entrance and red and white striped tower of Souter Lighthouse lit by winter sun, with a glimpse of dark blue sea behind — Souter Lighthouse, Tyne & Wear, in winter | © National Trust Images/Dougie Holden

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Read the latest National Trust news stories and learn about our position on the national and global issues that affect our work.

Street sign of Bloom Park Road in Fulham, London, with pink blossoming tree next to it

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Research explores lost blossom through UK place names

As part of our 2024 celebration of blossom, we're sharing new research that's revealed the significance of historic blossom in influencing the street and place names that still exist today. Find out what this means for our blossom work across the UK.

Professor Mary Beard stood behind a podium giving a talk

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Octavia Hill Lecture

The annual Octavia Hill Lecture is an opportunity for respected voices and commentators to lead us in reflecting on nature, beauty and history. Watch the 2024 lecture with guest speaker Professor Mary Beard. After the lecture, Professor Beard was in conversation with Gus Casely-Hayford.