Hidden Treasures of the National Trust (2023)

Episode Overview

At Chartwell in Kent, efforts are underway to preserve a model of the floating harbours used during D-Day in 1944, ensuring its stability for the years to come. Meanwhile, a stunning Beetle Wing dress and velvet cloak from the Smallhythe collection, worn by the Victorian actress Dame Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth in 1888, demand more than 450 hours of intricate needlework for restoration. Over at Ightham Mote, conservationists are working to protect some hand-painted Chinese wallpaper from a silverfish infestation, while research is being conducted into the intriguing history of an unusual advertising sign.