Antiques Roadshow UK Season 31 Episode 8 Southwell (2)
- October 26, 2008
- 56 min
Antiques Roadshow UK season 31 episode 8, titled Southwell (2), takes viewers on a journey to the stunning Southwell Minster, a beautiful cathedral in Nottinghamshire. This episode continues the exploration of the cathedral’s history, architecture, and artifacts that began in the previous episode.
Antiques experts Fiona Bruce, Judith Miller, and Ronnie Archer-Morgan are joined by a new expert, ceramics specialist Lars Tharp. Together, they welcome visitors from all over the UK who have brought in a wide array of antiques and collectibles to be appraised.
One of the more unusual items featured in this episode is a collection of World War II-era glass slides, which were used to train pilots in recognition of enemy planes. The slides provide a fascinating glimpse into the technology and training methods of the time, and the experts are eager to learn more about their history and value.
The experts also examine several beautiful pieces of jewelry, including a diamond and emerald tiara that once belonged to the wife of a wealthy Victorian merchant. Another piece of jewelry that catches their eye is a bracelet made from rare Whitby jet, a type of fossilized wood that was highly prized in the Victorian era.
Other interesting items in this episode include a set of antique firefighting equipment, a doll that was part of an advertising campaign for a popular cigarette brand, and a stunning oil painting that turns out to be a rare work by a famous artist.
As always, the experts take great care to provide accurate and informative appraisals for each item, and they often share interesting stories and historical facts that help bring these antiques to life. At the end of the episode, several lucky visitors are thrilled to learn that their items are worth a significant amount of money.
Overall, Antiques Roadshow UK season 31 episode 8 is a fascinating look into the history and culture of Southwell and the wider UK. Whether you’re a collector, a history buff, or simply someone who loves a good story, this episode is sure to entertain and inform.