National Trust Magazine is the members’ publication of National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty. With a readership of over 4 million (ABC 2,165,142) it currently has the highest magazine circulation in Britain. Three issues are sent out every year - spring, summer and autumn – and are delivered as part of the National Trust members’ mailout, which includes local newsletters and other information for Trust members. History The first issue appeared in May 1932 and featured the Trust’s newest acquisition, Montacute House, on the cover. It was 8 pages long and titled ‘The National Trust Bulletin’. Over time the magazine has been variously known as, 1932–1935: The National Trust Bulletin 1935–1939: National Trust News 1939: The Trust in War-Time 1947: National Trust Newsletter (the first Trust publication since 1939 due to wartime paper shortages) 1948: National Trust News Bulletin 1948–1954: News Bulletin 1955–1967: News Letter 1968–1970: Newsletter to members of The National Trust 1971–1973: National Trust News 1973–1985: National Trust 1985–Present: The National Trust Magazine The number of issues has varied from 1 to 4 per year, although since 1984 the magazine has been tri-annual. The current numbering system considers issue number 1 to be the spring 1968 issue (numbered as such due to a redesign in that year). In fact 50 issues preceded the spring 1968 edition; therefore the summer 2016 magazine was the 218th National Trust Members’ publication. Staff Previous editors include Robin Wright: 1982–1985 Lawrence Rich: 1985–1988 Sarah Jane Forder: 1989–1996 Amanda Evans: ‘acting editor’ autumn 1996 Gina Guarnieri: 1997–1999 Anne Johnson: autumn 1999 Gaynor Aaltonen: 2000–2006 Sue Herdman: 2006–2012 Clare Gogerty: spring 2013 Debbie Schrieber 'acting editor' summer 2013 Sally Palmer: 2013–present The team has variously included Executive Editors, News Editors, Deputy Editors, Art Directors over the years. Currently the magazine employs three full-time editorial staff: the Editor and two Assistant Editors, as well as a Content Researcher who is employed by National Trust Images. It also employs freelance designers, a sub-editor and proof reader. Content The magazine features articles on interiors, gardens, landscape, wildlife, family, food, environment and all areas of National Trust life. Regular pages Seasonal View A double-page picture feature, encapsulating the season. News A round-up of the top stories and events from inside the Trust, with columns by the Director General and other key staff. From You Letters, emails and pictures from members. Trust on screen The latest