Rude names, railways and a mass trespass - how the Peak District became a tourist attraction
Summary
The Peak District in the UK became the country's first national park 75 years ago, but people have visited the area for many centuries. Tourist attractions like the Devil’s Arse cave and old railway lines helped draw visitors, and in 1932, a large protest called the mass trespass of Kinder Scout fought for public access to private land, influencing the creation of national parks.Key Facts
- The Peak District became the UK's first national park 75 years ago.
- The Devil's Arse is a famous cave in Castleton, known for a noise like flatulence caused by flooding.
- The cave’s name was changed several times due to Victorian-era sensitivities but reverted back to Devil’s Arse recently.
- Railways opened in the 19th century, making travel to the Peak District easier for city residents.
- Much of the land was privately owned, limiting public access to some areas before national parks existed.
- The 1932 mass trespass of Kinder Scout was a protest against restricted access to moorlands owned by landowners.
- Five protestors were jailed after the mass trespass for unlawful assembly and breach of the peace.
- Groups like the Ramblers’ Association pushed for the creation of national parks inspired by US examples.
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