A National Trust property has appeared on BBC Two’s Hidden Treasures of the National Trust.
Snowshill Manor and Gardens in the Cotswolds was featured on the episode broadcast last Friday.
The 16th-century manor is best known as the home of Charles Paget Wade, an eccentric collector who amassed more than 22,000 curious objects.
History of Snowshill Manor and Gardens explored
The team spoke about Charles Paget Wade’s collection and what motivated him to collect and create over 22,000 items at the manor.
Born in 1883, Wade devoted his life to rescuing everyday objects that he believed were disappearing from the modern world.
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Wade purchased Snowshill in 1919, transforming it into both a home and a display for his collections.
His personal motto, 'let nothing perish,' captures the spirit behind his life's work.
The episode delved into the man behind the collection and his passion for preserving the past.
The property is open daily from 11am to 5.30pm, with last entry to the house at 3.30pm.
