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Conservators discover a hidden compartment behind a fireplace mantel in a Victorian living room, revealing old love letters and a mysterious mechanical prototype.
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Victorian living room restoration project reveals Lord Ashworth's hidden life

During the meticulous restoration of Lord Ashworth's Victorian living room, conservators removing a fireplace mantel discovered a hidden compartment.

Clara Whitmore·June 21, 2026