Ep 5. Lytham Hall 1

In season 42 episode 5 of the popular television series Antiques Roadshow UK, the team travels to Lytham Hall to uncover more fascinating antiques and collectibles. Lytham Hall is a Grade I listed 18th-century Georgian mansion located in Lytham, St Anne's, Lancashire. The show brings together experts and enthusiasts of antiques and collectibles from all over the UK and the world to establish the age and value of antiques and collectible items brought in by ordinary people.

The episode gives us a tour of the beautiful Lytham Hall, which once belonged to the Clifton family. The estate was acquired by the Clifton family in the 12th century and passed down through generations until it was sold in the early 20th century. The hall has a rich history, having been used as a military hospital during World War I and World War II. The Lytham Hall estate is now managed by Heritage House, a charitable trust, which has preserved and restored the hall and its surrounding gardens to its former glory.

As usual, when the Antiques Roadshow team arrives, people come from all over the region with their prized possessions hoping to discover more about their items, its history and its value. The range of items brought in is diverse, and experts from various fields of antiques and collectibles are on hand to provide insights.

One of the fascinating items we see in this episode is a pair of 18th-century candelabra brought in by a lady who inherited them from her grandmother. The candelabra has a beautifully intricate design and a rich history. Expert Rachel Houston-Holland reveals that they likely came from the Neapolitan region of Italy and the value is well into thousands of pounds.

Another rare piece is a set of chairs believed to have been crafted by a member of the world-renowned Gillows family, who were famous for their exquisite craftsmanship in the furniture industry. The chairs were brought in by a gentleman whose ancestors owned a large furniture factory in the area. Expert John Benjamin reveals that the chairs are indeed Gillows' creations, and the story of their production adds value to the chairs.

The experts also encounter an unusual item in this episode. A lady brings in a painting of a greyhound. Initially, the painting does not look like anything special, but expert Philip Mould quickly identifies it as a portrait of a famous greyhound named Master M'Grath. This greyhound won the Waterloo Cup in 1869, which was the premier coursing event of the time. The painting holds an estimated value of around £10,000.

The episode also has some fascinating stories about the Lytham Hall estate. A lady brings in a tea caddy that was used at Lytham Hall, and expert, Lars Tharp reveals that the caddy has a secret compartment, which was likely used to hide valuable items like jewelry or even money. This knowledge makes the ordinary tea caddy more valuable.

Antiques Roadshow UK Season 42 Episode 5's trip to Lytham Hall ends with some incredible findings. The episode shows that ordinary people can have hidden treasures in their homes, and it's worth bringing in items to experts to have them evaluated.

Overall, this episode showcases the beauty of Lytham Hall, its rich history and the incredible antiques and collectibles that people have held onto for years or even centuries. The show also demonstrates how the Antiques Roadshow can give an insight into these items, their history, and their value.