Buckingham Palace Restoration Uncovers Hidden Artifacts of Staff Life
💡 Why it matters
The finds humanize the monarchy's headquarters, showing that even the most formal institution has a hidden, relatable history of ordinary workers and their pastimes.
During a 10-year restoration of Buckingham Palace, workers discovered lost items including a whist drive ticket from the royal household's social club and a news article about the Great Train Robbers, preserved under floorboards and within the building's fabric.
📡 Where we spotted it (2)
BBC News
Buckingham Palace works uncover trove of everyday items dating back to 1800s
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The Guardian
Hidden history of royal staff uncovered in Buckingham Palace restoration
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