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Sir Richard Aclands Gift to the Nation Starts a Controversy

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Sir Richard Aclands Gift to the Nation Starts a Controversy

The MP Sir Richard Acland handed over to the National Trust the 16, 000 acres of beautiful West Country property which comprise his Killerton Estate and his Holnicote Estate. Sir Richards gift to the nation was followed by a letter to The Times by Lord Herbert, suggesting that the gift was an attempt by the donor to rid himself of the burden of his estate. The National Trust and Sir Richard himself, rebuked this claim, highlighting the fact that he would actually have made up to half a million pounds profit from his estate in one year alone

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1944 Acland Acres Beautiful Bossington Controversial Controversy Country Side Donate Donated Donation Donor Estate Exeter Gift Nation Present Property Selworthy Trust


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In 1944, MP Sir Richard Acland made a historic and controversial decision to donate his vast estates in the West Country to the National Trust. The picturesque Killerton Estate and Holnicote Estate, totaling 16,000 acres of stunning countryside in Devon, were handed over as a gift to the nation. However, this generous act was met with skepticism by some, including Lord Herbert who suggested in a letter to The Times that Sir Richard was simply trying to rid himself of the burden of his estate. Both the National Trust and Sir Richard himself vehemently denied these claims, pointing out that he could have made up to half a million pounds profit from his estates in just one year. The donation sparked debate about wealth, privilege, and philanthropy in English society at the time. Despite the controversy surrounding it, Sir Richard's gift remains an important part of British history and conservation efforts. This print captures not only the beauty of the land donated by Sir Richard Acland but also the complex emotions and discussions it stirred up within society. It serves as a reminder of both generosity and scrutiny when it comes to charitable acts on such a grand scale.

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