Calverton Manor

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Restoration Home, Series 1 Episode 5 of 6

Duration: 1 hour

Calverton Manor is a collage of different architectural styles with parts thought to date back as far as the 14th century. And it comes with its very own legend involving a rich widow, the local butcher, pots of gold and murder.

As the building's architectural and historical secrets begin to emerge - including high treason and arranged marriages - owners David and Jeanette are faced with a renovation that is causing problems. A main beam holding up the house has been destroyed by woodworm - it's a miracle the building hasn't collapsed.

Whilst the building's past secrets are a constant fascination for the history-loving owners, the restoration process is proving to be much more testing than anyone predicted.

  • Restoration Home: Being the private eye of the past

    Restoration Home: Being the private eye of the past

    Presenter and social historian Dr Kate Williams on researching the history of the show's buildings: "At times, it seemed as if the answers would never be found - and then the most incredible sources turned up."

    Read and comment on Kate's post on the BBC TV blog

  • Photo: Calverton Manor

    Photo: Calverton Manor

    The restoration project for the team this week is Calverton Manor in Buckinghamshire.

Credits

Series Producer
Joff Wilson
Director
Joff Wilson
Executive Producer
Annette Clarke

Broadcasts

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Kieran Long and Dr Kate Williams

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