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18/06/2024

🖼️ John Wilton, was a 18th-century servant at Chirk Castle NT/YG Castell Y Waun whose portrait has been shrouded in mystery for centuries. After a meticulous conservation clean, the layers of soot and varnish are being removed to reveal the true face of Wilton. Who was he, and why was he honoured in such a unique way? Find out the story behind this incredibly rare portrait on Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

🖼️ At Oxburgh Estate - National Trust, a neglected portrait found tucked away under the stairs is finally getting the at...
15/06/2024

🖼️ At Oxburgh Estate - National Trust, a neglected portrait found tucked away under the stairs is finally getting the attention it deserves, as the National Trust conservators diligently work to reveal the true story behind this overlooked artwork.

📺The full series of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

BBC Arts

14/06/2024

🌿🏰 Penrhyn Castle NT/YG Castell Penrhyn is under siege as ivy is rapidly taking over the high walls of this historic site. The team is on a mission to protect and preserve the castle's structure in the final episode of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, tonight at 9pm on BBC Two.

📺The full series is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.


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Hidden Treasures found! 🏰 At Oxburgh Estate - National Trust, a rat’s nest under the floorboards reveals centuries-old c...
14/06/2024

Hidden Treasures found! 🏰 At Oxburgh Estate - National Trust, a rat’s nest under the floorboards reveals centuries-old clothing scraps. These remarkable fragments provide a unique window into the past.

Find out more as we piece together the story behind these historic textiles in tonight’s episode of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, 9pm on BBC Two. Stream the full series now on BBC iPlayer.

National Trust BBC Arts

13/06/2024

In the final episode of this series:

🏰 Chirk Castle NT/YG Castell Y Waun18th-century servant hall, home to one of the Trust's best-preserved and most mysterious portraits, unveils its secrets as conservators reveal the hidden details of a soot-covered painting of servant John Wilton.

🏰 Oxburgh Estate - National Trust in Norfolk discloses its own treasures: a rat’s nest with centuries-old clothing scraps and a neglected portrait discovered under the stairs, shedding light on the Bedingfeld family's legacy.

🏰 At Penrhyn Castle NT/YG Castell Penrhyn in North Wales, the Trust aims to bridge past and.The full series is Streaming Now on ng descendants of quarry workers to recount their families’ experiences during the devastating Great Strike of 1900, hoping to mend the historic rift between the castle and the local community.

📺Watch Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, Friday at 9pm on BBC Two. The full series is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

11/06/2024

At Saltram - National Trust, the team is ready to undertake their most ambitious project yet: conserving the original 250-year-old Axminster carpet designed by Robert Adam. However, before they can begin, they discover an insect, sparking fears of a carpet beetle larvae infestation, also known as Woolly Bears! 🪲

📺Watch Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, Fridays at 9pm on BBC Two, the full series is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

National Trust BBC Arts

In episode five, we explored the rich histories and conservation efforts at Saltram - National Trust.  The grand saloon ...
10/06/2024

In episode five, we explored the rich histories and conservation efforts at Saltram - National Trust. The grand saloon showcases a 250-year-old carpet designed by Robert Adam and hand-knotted by Thomas Whitty. After centuries of use, this irreplaceable treasure is being rewoven by Axminster Carpets to protect the original.

📺The full series of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

BBC Arts National Trust

At Hughenden National Trust, Benjamin Disraeli's 'spare' chair, intended for his first electoral victory, is being resto...
09/06/2024

At Hughenden National Trust, Benjamin Disraeli's 'spare' chair, intended for his first electoral victory, is being restored. House manager Rob Bandy, curator Ben Alsop, and conservator Nicola Shreeve are preparing it for a new display on Disraeli's early political career.

📺The full series of is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

National Trust BBC Arts

08/06/2024

Discover Mr Straw's House NT in Worksop: a perfectly preserved 1920s family home with 30,000 everyday objects. 🏡But urgent repairs are needed! Follow the National Trust volunteers as they save this historical gem.

📺The full series of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

BBC Arts National Trust

07/06/2024

At Hughenden National Trust in the Chilterns, we uncover Benjamin Disraeli’s political ascent. Blacksmith David revives the golden carriage gates that once welcomed Queen Victoria.

📺Watch Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, Friday at 9pm on BBC Two.

The full series is streaming now on BBC iPlayer

BBC Arts National Trust

At Saltram - National Trust Theresa Robinson’s portrait by Joshua Reynolds is undergoing essential conservation.   This ...
07/06/2024

At Saltram - National Trust Theresa Robinson’s portrait by Joshua Reynolds is undergoing essential conservation. This striking masterpiece, capturing the spirit of a young Theresa, will be revived before it goes on loan for a major exhibition.

📺 Watch Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, Friday at 9pm BBC Two.

The full series of is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

BBC Arts National Trust

06/06/2024

📺Explore the conservation of Saltram House and Hughenden Manor on Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, Friday at 9pm BBC Two & BBC iPlayer.

In the penultimate episode:

🏰🖼️ Saltram - National Trust, a Georgian gem in South Devon, owes much to Theresa Parker, who transformed it in 1769 with the finest artists and craftspeople. Today, the National Trust team tackles the conservation of its original 250-year-old carpet and a striking portrait by Joshua Reynolds.

🏰⚒️Meanwhile, at Hughenden National Trust in the Chilterns, we uncover Benjamin Disraeli’s political ascent. House manager Rob Bandy and curator Ben Alsop reveal his early struggles, including his unused "spare" chair. Plus, blacksmith David revives the golden carriage gates that once welcomed Queen Victoria.

📺The full series of is streaming now on .

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In last night's episode of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust we went behind the velvet rope of National Trust Kille...
01/06/2024

In last night's episode of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust we went behind the velvet rope of National Trust Killerton

Built in 1841, the Chapel of the Holy Evangelists is a Grade I listed gem and the crown jewel of the Killerton estate. 🌹 🏰 The chapel's iconic 'Rose Window' holds a special place in many hearts, but sadly, it is in urgent need of repair. Stained glass conservator Jack and his team have the complex task of restoring the window to its former spectacular glory!

📺The full series of is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

BBC Arts National Trust

31/05/2024

At Anglesey Abbey and Gardens, the house’s longest-serving volunteer, Peter, has spent 38 years meticulously caring for the objects of Lord Fairhaven’s extensive collection.

📺Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, continues tonight at 9.30pm on BBC Two.
The full series is on BBC iPlayer.

30/05/2024

At Stourhead National Trust Gardens, maintaining a vast living work of art comes with its challenges. The Temple of Flora, a shrine to the Roman goddess of flowering plants, is under attack from the very thing she protects. 🌳

📺Watch Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, Friday's at 9pm on BBC Two. The full series is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

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30/05/2024

In the fourth episode of this brand-new series:

🕰A show-stopping clock at Cambridgeshire mansion Anglesey Abbey and Gardens needs restarting.

🏠In Worksop, a modest semi-detached family home is a perfectly preserved time capsule of early 20th-century life. Endcliffe Villa, known as Mr Straw's House NT, is under threat.

🌹At National Trust Killerton the chapel’s spectacular stained glass ‘Rose Window’ is in urgent need of repair.

👗and a Victorian child’s fancy dress costume is sent to the Trust’s specialist textile conservation studio for essential repairs, revealing the unexpected story of its original owner.

The full series of is Streaming Now on BBC iPlayer.

BBC Arts National Trust

25/05/2024

This week Hidden Treasures of the National Trust took us to two grand estates, each with stunning grounds turned into living masterpieces:

🏰🌿At Stourhead National Trust, we saw the return of an original Angelica Kauffman masterpiece "Penelope and Euriclea", the search for the lost castle of Stourton and the preservation challenges of the iconic gardens.

🏰🌿In Kent, we discovered Scotney Castle- National Trust picturesque ruins and Christopher Hussey’s invaluable scrapbooks showcasing his dedication to preserving English country houses.

📺The full series is streaming now on BBC iPlayer

National Trust Archaeology

📺 Tune in for more Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, tonight at 9pm on BBC Two, the full series is streaming now o...
24/05/2024

📺 Tune in for more Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, tonight at 9pm on BBC Two, the full series is streaming now on BBC iPlayer. 🏰 🖼️ 🌱

23/05/2024

The masterpiece "Penelope and Euriclea" by Angelica Kauffman returns to Stourhead National Trust after 200 years!🖼️ Plus, join the quest for the lost Stourton Castle and uncover the fascinating scrapbooks of one man's mission to save English country houses at Scotney Castle- National Trust.🏰

📺 Watch Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, Friday at 9pm on BBC Two. The full series is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

BBC Arts National Trust

21/05/2024

At Cliveden, a portrait of Nancy Astor by John Singer Sargent is being restored at the National Trust's conservation studio, giving conservator Rebecca Hellen and curator Ben Alsop an opportunity to investigate a mystery hidden beneath the paint.🎨

📺The full series of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust is streaming now on BBC iPlayer

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Hidden Treasures of the National Trust continues tonight at 9pm on BBC Two & BBC iPlayer
17/05/2024

Hidden Treasures of the National Trust continues tonight at 9pm on BBC Two & BBC iPlayer

Don't forget Cliveden's episode of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust airs tonight at 9pm on BBC Two. Discover Cliveden's collection of over 100 statues and pieces of historic stonework. The National Trust conservation team at Knole also restored a famous painting. Thank you to

©National Trust / Megan Taylor

Close-up of a person undertaking restoration work on a painting at the Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio in Knole.

17/05/2024

Meet John, the 93-year-old stone-cleaning chief volunteering at Cliveden National Trust for 27 years. Leading his dedicated team, they courageously take on the colossal task of cleaning Cliveden's grandest sculpture, The Borghese Balustrade. Purchased by William Waldorf Astor in 1896, this magnificent piece arrived from Italy piece by piece to adorn the estate.

📺Watch the second episode of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, Friday at 9pm on BBC Two. The full series is streaming now on

BBC Arts National Trust

16/05/2024

In episode two we take a look at the teams who care for two luxurious mansions on the edge of London that have long played a pivotal role in society through the lavish parties and country house weekends they hosted: Cliveden National Trust, the former home of Nancy Astor, and Polesden Lacey - National Trust, the weekend retreat of the heir to the McEwan's brewing empire, Margaret Greville.

📺 The full series of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust is streaming now on

BBC Arts National Trust

14/05/2024

Inspired by their travels, Jane & Mary Parminter crafted A la Ronde - National Trust, as a testament to their adventurous spirits and creative vision. But perhaps the most striking aspect of their legacy is Mary's foresight: in her will, she stipulated that only unmarried women of the family could inherit the estate, ensuring their story endures through the ages.

📺Discover their tale and the enduring beauty of this coastal marvel, Hidden Treasures of the National Trust is streaming now on

National Trust BBC Arts

11/05/2024

🐚 The Shell Gallery at A la Ronde - National Trust adorned with over 26,000 sea shells, faces collapse after two centuries of wear. Now, conservator Rachel Lawson and her team have the huge task of piecing back together this nautical jigsaw!

📺 Watch the NEW series of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust on now.

BBC Arts National Trust

10/05/2024

Take a step back in time and delve into the history of some of the country's most beautiful and historic houses. Hidden Treasures of the National Trust starts tonight at 9pm on BBC Two 🏰🖼️🏠

📺 The full NEW series is streaming now on .

10/05/2024

Disaster strikes at Kingston Lacy as a broken picture rail threatens to send priceless art crashing to the ground!

🖼️ Property curator Elena Greer and collections manager Megan Berrisford must race against time to save over 40 paintings, including a masterpiece by Rubens. Tensions run high as they face malfunctioning equipment and a delicate balancing act several feet in the air!

Watch the first episode of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust tonight at 9pm on BBC Two. The full series is streaming now on 📺

📺Hidden Treasures of the National Trust returns for a brand new series, Friday at 9pm on BBC Two & BBC iPlayer 🏰 🖼️Disco...
08/05/2024

📺Hidden Treasures of the National Trust returns for a brand new series, Friday at 9pm on BBC Two & BBC iPlayer 🏰 🖼️

Discover the extraordinary history and beauty of Britain's heritage, as we take another exclusive peek behind the velvet rope of our nation's most cherished historic homes. Where passionate individuals safeguard our past, breathing life into the stories of those who shaped these majestic estates.

In this series, we explore iconic landmarks such as Kingston Lacy NT, Stourhead National Trust and Penrhyn Castle NT/YG Castell Penrhyn among others. Get ready to be enchanted by the magic of history!

BBC Arts National Trust

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07/05/2024

Watch series 2 of now on Channel 4 📺👮‍♀️👮

Sussex Police

03/05/2024

All episodes of Night Coppers Series 2 are on Channel 4 🤩

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