Synopsis

Lincolnshire shoppers have been unearthing treasures like Lalique glass and a Mauchlinware egg timer. In a visit to Grimsthorpe Castle, presenter Tim Wonnacott explores the preparations made in the 16th century to ensure the estate was worthy of a royal visit. Having pleased Henry VIII, the castle maintained its renowned reputation for lavish entertainment. Later, at an auction in Derbyshire, Tim discovers a pair of Queen Victoria's bloomers, which fetch over four thousand pounds when sold