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Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
Unlock the Stories Behind the Trustβs Greatest Treasures, as Seen on the Hugely Popular BBC Tv Series
Series: National Trust
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Hidden Treasures of the National Trust is a beautiful gift for fans of the BBC series of the same name. Go behind the scenes with the National Trust as they uncover extraordinary stories and save our precious past. This book accompanies a successful BBC series, Hidden...
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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.
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Description
Hidden Treasures of the National Trust is a beautiful gift for fans of the BBC series of the same name. Go behind the scenes with the National Trust as they uncover extraordinary stories and save our precious past.
This book accompanies a successful BBC series, Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, now in its third season. Episodes average over 2 million viewers. It explores the unseen treasures in the National Trustβs care and their fascinating stories, celebrating the skills and passion of the people who look after these objects. The book features a foreword by Mary Beard and is supported by the National Trust.
Accompanying the third series of this hugely successful documentary, Hidden Treasures of the National Trust explores some of the Trustβs most treasured objects and places, uncovering their remarkable stories. It celebrates 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 dollβs 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 air in 2025, with six one-hour episodes at 9pm on BBC2.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008712907
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 08 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: National Trust Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 195.0mm
Height: 252.0mm
Weight: 1060g
Pages: 272
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