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Community is the foundation of culture

Heritage Open Days returns with thousands of free events and experiences. The National Trust’s Tom Freshwater reflects on why people venture out to participate in these community experiences.

Tom Freshwater
5 min read

Last year, Heritage Open Days (HODs), England’s largest festival of history and culture, saw a million people enter places usually closed to the public. They took part in activities revealing th...

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