A beautiful gift for fans of the BBC Hidden Treasures of the National Trust.
Go behind the scenes with the National Trust as they uncover extraordinary stories and save our precious past.
- Accompanies a successful BBC series 'Hidden Treaures of the National Trust', on its 3rd season. Episodes average over 2m viewers.
- 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.
The third series of 'Hidden Treasures of the National Trust' will transmit in 2025. Six one-hour episodes, 9pm BBC2.
