In an era dominated by men, through her tenacity, one teenage girl climbs the slippery slope of society to rival all men of her time. This is just one of many treasures featured in 125 Treasures from the Collections of the National Trust, a b

The Writer on the Wall

May 3rd, 2021 22m 7s

It may only be 40cm tall but this one treasure tells the story of the incredible bond between two of the 20th Century's most influential women. This is just one of many treasures featured in 125 Treasures from the Collections of the National

The Needle on the Lawn

May 3rd, 2021 26m 13s

In this episode, how this treasure held the key to unlocking the mystery of an ancient world that had remained unsolved for hundreds of years.This is just one of many treasures featured in 125 Treasures from the Collections of the National Tr

The Horse on the Staircase

May 3rd, 2021 25m 29s

In this episode we’re at Mount Stewart in Northern Ireland to delve into the world of horse-racing and uncover this treasure’s hidden criticism of it’s owner.This is just one of many treasures featured in 125 Treasures from the Collections of

The Elephant in the Room

May 3rd, 2021 19m 5s

Delve into the history of a creature that travelled the world and wowed the rich and influential as the centrepiece of weekend long parties.This is just one of many treasures featured in 125 Treasures from the Collections of the National Tr

Trailer

Apr 23rd, 2021 58s

Join Alison Steadman as she explores some of most intriguing objects in the National Trust’s collections. You’ll hear the story of the sculpture that unlocked secrets of an ancient civilisation, of an artwork that hid scathing criticism behind