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Worcester

Antiques series. Tim Wonnacott pitches up at a flea market and collectors fair near Worcester, where he sees a handwritten letter from Elgar and more.

Worcester proves to have an intriguing past and plenty of interesting antiques when Tim Wonnacott pitches up at a flea market and collectors fair. Local resident and antiques expert Philip Serrell drops in to show Tim some rare books about Worcester, while other locals bring such fascinating objects including a handwritten letter from Elgar and a Royal Worcester piece made especially for Winston Churchill. Tim views a collection of mechanical music machines that have never been filmed before and finds out about the antique bells that ring in Worcester Cathedral.

29 minutes

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Music Played

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Requiem In D Minor: Confutatis Maledictis聽

    Choir: Gewandhaus Chamber Choir. Orchestra: Leipzig Chamber Orchestra. Performer: Morten Schuldt-Jensen.
  • Jacqueline du Pr茅

    Cello Concerto: 1st Movement

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: John Barbirolli.
  • Edward Elgar

    Pomp & Circumstance No. 1聽

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Kleine Nachtmusik- Allegro - Eine聽

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Tim Wonnacott
Expert Philip Serrell
Series Editor Susie Staples
Director Tony McKee

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