# Hidden Treasures of the National Trust: Stories Behind the Trust’s Treasures

Hidden Treasures of the National Trust explores the stories behind objects and places in the Trust’s care, alongside the people who preserve them. The listing describes it as accompanying the third BBC series and gives a foreword by Mary Beard. At 272 pages, it offers a themed history read rather than a practical visitor guide.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 16.70 GBP
- Previous price: 25.00 GBP
- Discount: 33%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T18:00:31.420Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 51

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## At a glance

- Covers stories about treasured objects and places in the National Trust’s care.
- Discusses the work of curators, conservators, carpenters, gardeners and other staff and volunteers.
- Includes a foreword by Mary Beard.

## Pros

- Connects individual objects and places with the people and conservation work behind them.
- The 272-page length supports a substantial read, while the subject also suits a gift for fans of the BBC series.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: National Trust Books
- Publication date: 8 May 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 272 pages
- ISBN-13: 978-0008712907
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 2.6 x 25.2 cm

## Before you buy

- The listing says this accompanies the third series and describes the series as transmitting in 2025. The publication date is 8 May 2025, so buyers seeking a tie-in to a particular broadcast should check the edition and timing details.

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in National Trust collections, conservation and heritage stories.
- Fans of the BBC Hidden Treasures of the National Trust series.
- Gift buyers looking for a National Trust-themed history book.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a practical guide to planning visits or a focused account of a single property.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate customer ratings are strongly positive, with most in the five-star category and the remainder in the four-star category. No written feedback is supplied, so these ratings cannot show which aspects readers liked or whether the book suits a particular interest. Its stated focus on heritage objects and conservation makes it most relevant to readers drawn to those subjects.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does the book cover?
It explores stories about objects and places in the National Trust’s care and the people who help preserve them.
### Is the book linked to the BBC series?
The listing describes it as accompanying the third series of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 272 pages.
### Who wrote the foreword?
The listing names Mary Beard as the foreword writer.

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