The definitive guide for visitors to National Trust houses, gardens, and many unusual buildings. The Trust's contribution to Liverpool's status as European City of Culture are two new properties, Mendips where John Lennon spent his childhood, and 59 Rodney Street, the house and studio of the 19th-century photographer, E. Chambre Hardman. Also featured for the first time are Red House, the first home of William and Janey Morris in Bexleyheath in Surrey, and The Homewood, also in Surrey, designed by the 20th-century architect, Patrick Gwynne. To show the huge range of properties looked after by the National Trust, a row of back-to-back houses has been acquired in Birmingham, and work will begin on their repair in 2004. All these and many other buildings are described in the Handbook, along with beautiful gardens, coast and countryside. Opening times, travel arrangements, catering facilities and special events are provided, together with stunning photographs to inspire visits. DESCRIP : An invaluable guide for National trust memebrs. visitors, tourists and anyone interested in heritage.