If historic houses are the treasure boxes that keep the jewels within them safe, what happens when the box starts to fall apart? Find out how one precious item of home decor was left hanging when the walls around it crumbled, until conservators devised a rescue plan. Curator James Grasby heads to North Wales and to a warm welcome to Wrexham to visit Erddig, a home he once cared for to find out how the team are caring for this rare artefact. Production Host: James Grasby Producer: Claire Hickinbotham Sound editor: Jesus Gomez Discover more For information on visiting Erddig please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/erddig [Ad] A contribution from the sale of every roll of Little Greene wallpaper will be made in support of the National Trust’s conservation work. See their heritage wallpaper designs here: littlegreene.com/wallpaper/collections/national-trust-papers-ii Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

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