17/01/2011

The Museum Gardens in York has been chosen to host an episode of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow this summer.

The show, which attracts thousands of people on the day and more than six million viewers, will be in York for valuations on Thursday July 28.

It is the first time the normal show has been in York since 1991, with the Children's Roadshow held here in 2003.
Presenter Fiona Bruce and a number of leading experts and fine arts specialists will be on hand to meet the public and tell them more about their objects - including the all important value.
Series editor Simon Shaw said: "The team are all looking forward to visiting the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens. It's always exciting to see what will come to light on the day. We regularly see between 1500 and 2000 visitors on the day. Despite the high turnout everyone will get to see an expert."

Janet Barnes, chief executive for York Museums Trust, said: "We are thrilled that we have been chosen to host the Antiques Roadshow in the Museum Gardens. It has to be one of the most popular programmes on television and it will be fantastic seeing the Gardens full of people with all their wonderful objects.  It will also be great publicity for the city and especially the gardens, which should look marvellous at the height of summer."
At the recording the specialists will be on hand to offer free advice and valuations to visitors who are invited to raid their attics and bring along their family heirlooms, household treasures and car boot bargains for inspection.

 

 

On the Thursday the doors will be open from 9.30am to 4.30pm and as long as you are in the queue by 4.30pm you will see an expert.

If you have a large piece of furniture or other big item, you can send details and photographs to the Antiques Roadshow. It may be possible to arrange for the BBC to look at the item in advance and organise transportation to the venue.
To contact the Antiques Roadshow call: 0117 9742395, email antiques.roadshow@bbc.co.uk or write to Antiques Roadshow, BBC, Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2LR

 

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