Salvage Hunters

In Sherborne, Drew acquires a rare pair of console tables. He then travels to the United Kingdom's sole remaining drop‑hammer tool‑making forge, before heading to the Cotswolds to pick up additional pieces for his collection and explore its historic machinery.

Forgotten Treasures is a television programme that presents individual episodes focusing on the discovery and acquisition of historic items. Each installment follows a presenter as they track down objects of particular interest, offering viewers insight into the rarity and background of the pieces. The series blends on‑location filming with expert commentary to highlight the value of forgotten artefacts. In this episode, the presenter, Drew, begins his hunt in the market town of Sherborne, where he secures a rare pair of console tables. The tables, noted for their scarcity, are promptly added to his collection. Drew’s purchase underscores the episode’s theme of unearthing items that have long been overlooked by the wider public. Following the Sherborne find, Drew travels to the United Kingdom’s sole remaining drop‑hammer tool‑making forge. The site, distinguished as the last of its kind still operating, provides a glimpse into traditional manufacturing techniques. Drew’s visit highlights the forge’s unique role in preserving an industrial craft that has otherwise vanished from modern production. The journey concludes with Drew moving on to the Cotswolds, where he continues his search for noteworthy pieces. While the specific items he selects there are not detailed, the segment maintains the programme’s focus on locating and acquiring objects of historic significance. Throughout, the episode showcases the blend of travel, expertise, and hands‑on collecting that defines Forgotten Treasures.