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Bargain Hunt — Episode 8: Grimsthorpe

Episode 8 of 24 · Season 22
You are watching the episode Grimsthorpe Lalique glass and a Mauchlinware egg timer are among the items bought by bargain hunters shopping in Lincolnshire.

Presenter Tim Wonnacott visits Grimsthorpe Castle to learn how it was made fit for a king's visit in the 16th century; having satisfied bon viveur Henry VIII, the castle continued to enjoy its reputation for entertainment.

At auctioneer Charles Hanson's sale in Derbyshire, Tim comes across a pair of Queen Victoria's bloomers, which he watches go under the hammer for more than 4,000 pounds.

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Serie: Bargain Hunt

Air Date: 2009-01-28

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