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Hidden Heritage

Steven Moore: The Stories Objects Tell You

Hidden Heritage

HeritageXplore

Society & Culture, History, Arts

4.8608 Ratings

🗓️ 11 March 2026

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Hidden Heritage, Violet Manners is joined by antiquary, broadcaster and storyteller Steven Moore — a man whose life has been shaped by objects, and the stories they carry. Known to millions through his appearances on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and Antiques Road Trip, Steven has spent decades uncovering the overlooked — not simply valuable objects, but the human lives embedded within them. From early beginnings staging his own pottery exhibition at sixteen, to becoming one of the most recognisable and trusted voices in cultural history, his journey has been driven by curiosity, instinct, and an enduring belief that the smallest objects often hold the greatest meaning. In this conversation, Steven reflects on the formative influences that shaped him, from childhood stories shared at his grandmother’s knee to the mentors and discoveries that set him on his path. He speaks about Venice, a city that has captivated him for nearly thirty years, and how its layers of craftsmanship and history have deepened his understanding of storytelling. We also discuss his deeply personal book, The Stuff of History, a compendium of curious objects and overlooked lives, and why beauty, memory and material culture remain essential to how we understand ourselves. This is a conversation about attention — about learning to see, to listen, and to recognise the quiet significance of the things that surround us. Follow Steven Moore on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenmooreantiques/ Discover his book, The Stuff of History: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1789294986 Join the HeritageXplore Club Waitlist: https://www.heritagexplore.com/?mailing_signup=d26ed21a76 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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