National Trust members have launched a campaign against the charity s woke agenda as it was today accused of lecturing the public and demonising history.
Restore Trust was established following furious criticism of a report detailing links between 93 of the Trust s properties and historic slavery and colonialism.
The group, described as a forum where members can discuss their concerns about the future of the charity , says visitors should not leave venues feeling their history has been demonised .
They say there has been a relentless diminution of standards at the Trust and have accused the charity of patronising and lecturing the public, according to the Telegraph.
Trust s report detailed links between 93 properties and slavery and colonialism
Winston Churchill s former home, Chartwell, in Kent, was on the list
Move prompted a fierce backlash and the trust faced accusations of wokeism
But Charity Commission today cleared it of breaking charity law
Brexiteer Nigel Farage said he had become increasingly appalled by the trust
Historian Simon Heffer said he was astonished the trust had not been censured
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 to use a meeting with 25 heritage organisations to urge them to adopt a rounded view of Britain s past that does not focus excessively on the empire.
Community gives thanks in virtual celebration for Love West Norfolk day
| Updated: 10:08, 17 February 2021
Community groups came together to give their thanks to the people of West Norfolk for a slightly different Love West Norfolk day at the weekend.
After the struggles of the last year, campaign organisers decided this year s celebration would focus on giving recognition to those who have made a difference to the lives of others, by expressing gratitude.
James Bagge, Love West Norfolkâs ambassador said: âThank you to everyone who got involved in Love West Norfolk day. It offered us an opportunity to reflect and think about those who have lent a helping hand at such a difficult time, and there was so much heartfelt gratitude expressed for others.
Love West Norfolk for Valentine s
| Updated: 11:45, 11 February 2021
Love West Norfolk day is taking place on Sunday and people are being urged to get involved virtually and say âthanks, West Norfolk.â
Love West Norfolk Day - on Valentine s Day naturally - is set to be a collective moment of reflection and gratitude after the challenges of the last year.
The day will be an opportunity for people to share their thanks across social media and recognise the difference that friends, family, neighbours, and organisations have been making during the pandemic.
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Itâs so easy to get involved, with people encouraged to share their messages of thanks online using the hashtags #lovewestnorfolk and/or #thankswestnorfolk.