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National Parks Commission

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Date: 1949-1968
History: Appointed 19 November 1949. Its main functions were the establishment of national parks and the designation of areas of outstanding natural beauty. In August 1968, was replaced by the Countryside Commission for England and Wales.
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: IC; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C276262
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
1967-1992: National Parks Commission and the Countryside Commission: Countryside Recreation Research Advisory Group (CRRAG): Registered Files
The National Archives, Kew
COU 12
2
1966-1994: Countryside Commission: Publications and Publicity Material
The National Archives, Kew
COU 3
3
1963-1967: National Parks Commission: Regional Conferences on Coastal Preservation and Development: Maps
The National Archives, Kew
COU 4
4
1975-2003: National Parks Commission and Countryside Commission: Confirming Orders for the Designation of National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The National Archives, Kew
COU 5
5
1951-2002: Countryside Commission: Registered Files (Letter Prefix Series)
The National Archives, Kew
COU 6
6
1960-2001: Countryside Commission: Registered Files (Numeric Series)
The National Archives, Kew
COU 7
7
1949-2002: Records of the National Parks Commission and the Countryside Commission
The National Archives, Kew
COU
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  Record creator Description of relationship Dates Category of relationship
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Countryside Commission
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