S1E5:A Thing of the Past

Tales from the Palaces

20 Oct 200529 minTV-G

The historic royal palaces are full of beautifully crafted objects that wear out and need to be replaced. From bricks to dresses, the details have to be perfect. At Hampton Court, an ancient fabric is beyond repair and needs to be swapped out. But who undertakes such delicate, detailed work and what happens to the old, battered objects that can no longer be displayed?