Unpacking the Past in Buckingham Palace's Hidden Spaces As the £369m refurbishment of Buckingham Palace continues, workers have unearthed a treasure trove of everyday items dating back to the 1800s.
Among the discoveries are a pair of battered boots and a newspaper cutting nearly 140 years old, which offer a glimpse into the lives of palace staff who worked behind the scenes for decades.
The finds include betting slips, a bottle of Schweppes Still Malvern English Spring Water, and an empty Silk Cut cigarette carton. These items suggest a more mundane existence than one might expect from palace life.