In recent years, the trust has sought to broaden its activities and appeal, mainly by acquiring historic properties such as former mills (early factories), workhouses and the childhood homes of Paul McCartney and John Lennon.
En anos recentes, a National Trust buscou ampliar as súas actividades, principalmente a base de adquirir propiedades históricas como muíños antigos (as primeiras fábricas), obradoiros ou as casas natais de Paul McCartney e John Lennon.