Hidden history of royal staff uncovered in Buckingham Palace restoration
Items dating back to the 1800s have been found under the floorboards and in the very fabric of Buckingham Palace. Photograph: Aaron Chown/PAView image in fullscreenItems dating back to the 1800s have been found under the floorboards and in the very fabric of Buckingham Palace. Photograph: Aaron Chown/PAElectrical wire covered with Vulcanised Indian Rubber (VIR) cabling, which posed the risk of fire to the building, were also located.
- ▪Items dating back to the 1800s have been found under the floorboards and in the very fabric of Buckingham Palace.
- ▪Photograph: Aaron Chown/PAView image in fullscreenItems dating back to the 1800s have been found under the floorboards and in the very fabric of Buckingham Palace.
- ▪Photograph: Aaron Chown/PAElectrical wire covered with Vulcanised Indian Rubber (VIR) cabling, which posed the risk of fire to the building, were also located.
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Items dating back to the 1800s have been found under the floorboards and in the very fabric of Buckingham Palace. Photograph: Aaron Chown/PAView image in fullscreenItems dating back to the 1800s have been found under the floorboards and in the very fabric of Buckingham Palace. Photograph: Aaron Chown/PAMonarchyHidden history of royal staff uncovered in Buckingham Palace restorationWhist drive ticket embedded in rock and news article on Great Train Robbers among items discovered during 10-year restorationCaroline DaviesSun 13 Sep 2026 19.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleLost or long-discarded items revealing glimpses of the behind-the-scenes life of Buckingham Palace staff over decades have been uncovered during the restoration of the UK monarchy’s HQ.Misplaced belongings, found…
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