Q. When did Octavia Hill set up the National Trust?
1895
United by a common belief that nature, beauty and history are for everyone, our three founders, Octavia Hill, Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsely, set up the National Trust in 1895 so that natural and historic places could be protected for future generations.
Q. What is Octavia Hill known for?
A social reformer, public figure, artist and activist, Octavia Hill was also a key figure in the foundation of the National Trust. Strongly influenced by the belief that good environments make better people, she built improved housing and campaigned to give ordinary people access to the countryside.
Q. Who was Octavia Hill taught by?
Hill was a moving force behind the development of social housing, and her early friendship with John Ruskin enabled her to put her theories into practice with the aid of his initial investment.
Q. Where is Octavia Hill buried?
Octavia Hill
| Birth | 3 Dec 1838 Wisbech, Fenland District, Cambridgeshire, England |
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| Death | 13 Aug 1912 (aged 73) Marylebone, City of Westminster, Greater London, England |
| Burial | Holy Trinity Churchyard Crockham Hill, Sevenoaks District, Kent, England |
Q. Who set up the National Trust?
Octavia Hill
Hardwicke RawnsleyRobert Hunter
National Trust/Founders
The National Trust was founded on 12 January 1895 by Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley. Over the last 125 years we’ve become one of the UK’s largest charities, caring for historic places and areas of beautiful countryside.
Q. What was Octavia Hills scheme for building social housing?
In 1864, John Ruskin, at Octavia’s persuasion purchased three houses in Paradise Place. He gave them to Octavia Hill to manage. The aim was to make “lives noble, homes happy and family life good” in this, one of the most notorious London slums, known as “Little Hell”.
Q. When was Octavia Hill born?
December 3, 1838
Octavia Hill/Date of birth
She was born on 3 December 1838 at Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, the third daughter of merchant James Hill and his third wife, Caroline Southwood Smith.
Q. What was the basis for Octavia Hill Social Work?
Housing was the foundation for her work, but also the starting point for other activities: the development of gardens, creating playgrounds for the children and organising excursions.
Q. How much does the CEO of the National Trust earn?
CEO compensation among charities in the United Kingdom
| Charity | CEO salary (£) | Turnover data sourced |
|---|---|---|
| National Trust | 179,000 | 2015 |
| Prince’s Trust | 140,000 | 2013 |
| RSPCA | 140,000 | 2013 |
| Scope | 129,000 | 2017 |
Q. Who is the CEO of the National Trust?
Tim Parker has been Chair of the National Trust since 2014, the culmination of a long business career as CEO of several well-known companies.
Q. Who is the founder of National Trust?
Q. What was special about Octavia Hill’s team of rent collectors?
Supporting people: Another way in which Octavia supported tenants was by collecting rent payments at a regular time each week. When tenants were out of work, she helped them to find employment so they could continue paying their rent.
Q. What did Octavia Hill do for a living?
Octavia Hill’s legacy lives on. Octavia Housing continues to provide homes for thousands of people in inner-city London. The National Trust, founded in 1895, grew out of her campaign to preserve the countryside and to protect ancient and beautiful buildings.
Q. Where is the farm in Octavia Hill located?
About Octavia Hill. This restored farm building is perfect for large groups looking for a rural retreat in the Kent countryside. The 10-sleeper Octavia Hill bunkhouse is set in a former farm building and dairy. Packed with original features, the bunkhouse is located on the 80-acre Outridge Farm, part of the Toys Hill estate.
Q. Where is the bunkhouse in Octavia Hill located?
The 10-sleeper Octavia Hill bunkhouse is set in a former farm building and dairy. Packed with original features, the bunkhouse is located on the 80-acre Outridge Farm, part of the Toys Hill estate. Ideal for an active break with friends, the nearby down land is criss-crossed with magnificent walking trails,…
Q. When does the Octavia Hill museum open for the season?
During the close season, which starts at the beginning of November, the museum opens on the first Saturday of each month from 1pm to 4.30pm (last admission 4pm).
