July 15th 2024.
Attention all Only Fools And Horses fans! You may have to dig deep into your pockets if you want to keep reliving one of the show's most iconic scenes. You know the one - the 1982 episode where Del Boy, Rodney, and Grandad take on the task of cleaning extravagant chandeliers in a fancy mansion.
As you can imagine, things don't go quite as planned and Grandad accidentally causes one of the chandeliers to come crashing down. And let's be real, who hasn't tried to recreate that famous moment when visiting the Bath Assembly Rooms and spotting their stunning chandeliers?
Well, the National Trust property has come up with a unique way to raise funds for the upkeep of these magnificent fixtures. They are now encouraging anyone who quotes lines from the show - such as "one more turn Del" or "brace yourself Rodney, brace yourself" - to make a voluntary donation towards the maintenance of the chandeliers.
Alana Wright, the experience and visitor manager for the assembly rooms, explains, "We hear it all the time, so we've set up a tap-to-donate point where they can make a payment towards our work. We have suggested that if they are even thinking about the comedy scene, they should donate something to help look after the chandeliers."
And it's no small task to keep these chandeliers in top shape. It costs a whopping £4,000 every year to maintain the ten chandeliers at this Grade I listed, 18th-century building. Plus, there is a major conservation project coming up, including rewiring, that will require a hefty sum.
These chandeliers hold a special place in the hearts of fans, as they have been a part of the Assembly Rooms for 250 years. They have certainly come a long way, from their initial use of candles to their eventual conversion to gas during the Victorian era.
But fear not, dear fans, your donations will not only help preserve these chandeliers, but also contribute to the upkeep of over 600 other chandeliers across the National Trust. And for those worried about the safety of the conservators tasked with cleaning these stunning fixtures, rest assured that there is a winch system in place to lower them safely to the ground.
So, let's all do our part and make a small donation when quoting our favorite Only Fools And Horses scenes at the Bath Assembly Rooms. We wouldn't want any Trotter-esque mishaps to occur, causing us to look like a "right plonker". And hey, if you have any celebrity sightings or stories, don't forget to share them with us - we'd love to hear from you!
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