Antiques Roadshow set to air Souter Lighthouse episode - here's what you need to know
Around 2,500 ticket holders attended to have their treasures valued.
From huge paintings that have been in the family for generations to tiny trinkets that could potentially be worth big money, people from across the North East brought their treasures along as The Antiques Roadshow took over Souter Lighthouse in July.
Now, you can watch the big reveal on what the items are worth when the episode airs this weekend.
Scheduled for 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday, September 27, presenter Fiona Bruce explores the history of the UK’s first purpose-built, electric-powered lighthouse and its keepers in the episode, while the experts value the North East treasures.
It features treasures found in homes across the North East, each with its own local story.
Rupert Maas comes across a striking seascape painting by a local artist, saved from a skip, and Joanna Hardy finds a gold brooch of a mouse playing the violin.
The programme will also test Fiona’s antiques knowledge as ceramic expert Will Farmer challenges her to work out which pieces of historic local glass from the North East are worth the most.
Kate Develin, Senior Collections & House Officer said: “It is wonderful to be able to showcase this special place through hosting the Antiques Roadshow. Souter Lighthouse represents the rich maritime and industrial heritage of the North East.
“It was the first purpose built electric lighthouse in the UK and its powerful light protected ships carrying coal and other goods from the industrial ports of Newcastle and Sunderland.”
Souter Lighthouse is open Saturday to Wednesday, 11am to 4pm, until Sunday 1 November.
Visitors can freely explore the leas and foghorn field and visit the Lighthouse Café daily from 10am to 4pm.
From November, café hours shorten for the winter season to Friday to Sunday, 11am to 3pm.