Tenant farming is an agricultural production system in which landowners contribute their land and often a measure of operating capital and management, while tenant farmers contribute their labor along with at times varying amounts of capital and management.

Sharecropping, form of tenant farming in which the landowner furnished all the capital and most other inputs and the tenants contributed their labour. Depending on the arrangement, the landowner may have provided the food, clothing, and medical expenses of the tenants and may have also supervised the work.

Sharecropping kept blacks in poverty and in a position in which they pretty much had to do what they were told by the owner of the land they were working. This was not very good for the freed slaves in that it did not give them a chance to truly escape the way things had been during slavery.

Without gifts in wills the National Trust wouldn’t be able to protect and look after all the places in our care. Any legacy, no matter how large or small, makes a lasting difference, and if you like, you can choose to leave your gift to the place that matters most to you.

Much of the land we look after is declared inalienable – such land cannot be voluntarily sold, mortgaged or compulsorily purchased against the Trust’s wishes without special parliamentary procedure. This special power means that protection by the Trust is forever.

What we’re doing to protect Britain’s glorious buildings, landscapes and coastlines. The National Trust was founded on the simple and enduring idea that people need historic, beautiful and natural places. They offer us perspective, escape, relaxation and a sense of identity.

A national trust is an organisation dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of a particular geographic region. Although the focus of a national trust may vary by region, the principal role is to ensure the preservation of historically significant items, and to conserve areas of natural beauty.

This programme is hugely successful in engaging people with their local heritage with 80% of the visitors in 2016 saying their experience had inspired them to visit more heritage and/or cultural sites in future and 30% wanting to become involved with a heritage organisation/place.

With 180 registered parks and gardens, we care for the largest collection of historic gardens and parks in Europe – including many created by the most notable designers.

Most visited properties

Financial Charts

8 Most Visited National Trust Properties

• Giant’s Causeway. Giant’s Causeway is located in County Antrim Northern Ireland.
• Clumber Park. Clumber Park is number 2 on the list and was visited by over 600,000 people last year alone.
• Cliveden House.
• Belton House.
• Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.
• Waddesdon Manor.