Antiques Roadshow

Fiona Bruce and her team explore Sefton Park in Liverpool, showcasing historic items such as a medal awarded to one of the first men to land on D‑Day and an early vial of penicillin. The programme highlights these remarkable treasures within the park’s collection.

The episode titled Sefton Park Palm House 2 is part of a series in which presenter Fiona Bruce, together with her production team, travels to Liverpool’s Sefton Park. The programme follows their on‑site investigation, using the park’s Palm House as a focal point for uncovering local history and artefacts. During the visit the team uncovers two notable pieces of history. One is a medal that was presented to one of the first men to step onto the beaches on D‑Day, marking a personal link to the 1944 invasion. The other is an early vial of penicillin, representing one of the initial samples of the antibiotic that would later transform medical treatment. The episode presents these objects as part of the park’s hidden collection, illustrating how Sefton Park holds items of national significance. By showcasing the medal and the penicillin vial, the programme highlights the unexpected historical depth that can be found within a public green space, inviting viewers to consider the stories embedded in everyday surroundings. Throughout the segment, Fiona Bruce and her colleagues handle the artefacts with care, providing context for each piece. The medal is identified as belonging to an early D‑Day participant, while the penicillin vial is noted as one of the first ever produced. Their commentary links the objects back to broader historical narratives, reinforcing the park’s role as a repository of memorable artefacts.