Salvaging Clandon's treasures on film

Clandon Park fire scaffolding

See footage of some of the treasures that were lost and also those that miraculously survived the fire at Clandon Park. Get an insight into how our skilled staff and volunteers are working to piece together the items that have been salvaged.

See some of the work that has been going on ever since the fire broke out in April 2015 to save as much of the interiors, furniture and art that Clandon housed.

Clandon Park's Marble Hall before the fire damage Play Video
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Rescuing history from the flames

Get a glimpse of the riches lost and retrieved as curator Sophie Chessum and others reflect on the splendour of Clandon as it was and recall the night of the blaze.

Clandon Park fire salvage work Play Video
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Piecing back the jigsaw

Follow the archaological excavation of metalwork, marble and ceramics and see how the pieces were reclaimed from the debris of Clandon's fire.

Clandon Park Marble Hall damage

A new life for Clandon 

We have ambitious plans for Clandon Park which will honour its rich history but also create vibrant, modern spaces to breathe new life into the house. We aim to both honour Clandon’s rich history and create vibrant, modern spaces to breathe new life into the house.

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