The Antiques Roadshow team visits Cromford Mills in Derbyshire, uncovering an array of fascinating items, including a garden gnome with an interesting story, a century-old bar of chocolate, and a unique piece of art by Picasso.
In this episode, Joanna Hardy presents a collection of jewellery that captures the essence of the 1960s and 1970s. Marc Allum examines a set of signatures with a rock’n’roll connection, and Lisa Lloyd discovers an original shop mannequin from the company behind the Liberty bodice. Will Farmer comes across a plate with a special design by Picasso, found in the south of France.
Duncan Campbell uncovers a collection of silverware that has been hidden away for fifty years, and Chris Yeo encounters a garden gnome far from its original home. Lawrence Hendra values a Congolese painting purchased from a charity shop, and James Broad uncovers a camera disguised as a watch. Hilary Kay explores the significance of a cloth scrap involved in the capture of Australian outlaw Ned Kelly, and Mark Hill assesses a greyhound-themed slot machine.
Presenter Fiona Bruce explores the history of the Industrial Revolution, starting from the banks of the Cromford Canal, and introduces us to Adrian Overton, a horologist with a deep passion for clocks.
Antiques Roadshow: Cromford Mills, Derbyshire 1 airs on BBC One on Sunday, 1 September 2024, at 8:00 pm.
