Couple restoring 300-year-old English mansion uncovers swords, maps and Victorian safes
A couple sold all their possessions two years ago to purchase Duncombe House, a derelict 300-year-old mansion located in Staffordshire, England. The historic property had been abandoned before they acquired it. As restoration work began, the pair discovered a remarkable array of hidden artefacts left behind by previous occupants over the centuries. The finds included swords, gunpowder, antique maps, books, furniture, and Victorian-era safes. Personal messages from former residents were also found, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of those who once lived there.
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