A fascinating tale
A royal coronation bed was bought by an unsuspecting Northamptonshire family for just £100. It was kept by a family who had it in their home for over 15 years, unaware of its remarkable place in history.
His mother often picked up treasures at the local auctions. One day she came home with a “magnificent” bed that was gilded and carved. When visitors saw it they were always taken aback, Richard recalled. It lies in close proximity to Westminster Abbey, where the ceremony takes place. However, the last person to do this was George IV in 1821 who liked adhering to tradition.
They eventually managed to assemble it and went on to use it for two decades. They later learned it is thought to have actually been worth around £200,000 [a whopping £750,000 today] when Wendy took it home. Richard now reveals that the family always knew the bed was special and important — they just did not know why. Clive and the Conservative MP Sir Robert Cooke wanted to return the bed immediately, but the Martins were initially unsure, having “slept in it for 15 years” with it holding a “great sentimental value”, according to newspaper reports at the time.
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