This morning we spoke to Peter Burley from The Battlefields Trust.
Nearly everyone in the UK lives within half an hour’s drive of a battlefield. Some, like Hastings, Bosworth and Culloden, are familiar to most of us. Others are relatively unknown. Yet the battles fought on them all played their part in shaping the way that we live today. The Battlefields Trust is based in St Albans and helps to ensure that these priceless historical sites are preserved for everyone to understand and enjoy, both now and in the future.
The Battlefields Trust campaign both locally and nationally to defend battlefields from inappropriate development or even destruction. They work hard to make the most of their educational and recreational potential. Members have helped set up information boards at sites across Britain and also prepared battlefield trails for you to follow.
Joining the Trust is a great way of learning more about battles and battlefields. Many members are experts in their field and are happy to share their knowledge. Regular talks and study days take place and there’s a full programme of battlefield walks, sometimes in areas not normally accessible to the public. You can also become part of a local group, dedicated to the care and interpretation of an individual battlefield. Many people have commented on how they have made new friends and learned new skills as a result of their membership.
Visit www.battlefieldstrust.com for more information on membership. It's also a superb source of information if you’re studying or visiting a battlefield and has a resource centre.
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