When Diss Museum manager, Basil Abbott, chose 1926 as the theme for the museum’s opening, he realised it also marked the centenary of the Campaign to Protect Rural England.
After contacting the organisation, he found they were delighted to join what was already a ready-made project, as they had been considering how best to celebrate 100 years of their work.
Originally known as the Council for the Preservation of Rural England, the charity was founded to combat urban sprawl and ribbon development and has since become one of the UK’s longest-established environmental organisations.
The museum display explores the charity’s history and showcases the wide range of its work.
100th Anniversary of the Campaign for Protection of Rural England
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