Description
Explores unseen treasures in the National Trust’s care and their fascinating stories.
Celebrates the skills and passion of the people who look after these objects. Foreword by Mary Beard. Supported by the National Trust.
Accompanying the third series of this hugely successful BBC documentary, this book explores some of the Trust’s most treasured objects and places, uncovering their remarkable stories and celebrating the people who work behind the scenes to save them for the future, including curators, carpenters, conservators, cleaners, clock-makers, gardeners and volunteers. From digging up a lost castle to spring-cleaning a doll’s house, from restoring an Old Master painting to repairing an electric canoe, this is a unique treasure chest of intriguing and inspiring history.
