Curious Curtins: Uncovering the Secrets of Charity-Shop Bookends

Sam Grainger
Sam Grainger on 19th Jan 2024

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From the Anston Quarry to the Palace of Westminster, Dr Samuel Grainger Ph.D. shares the fascinating backstory of two humble-looking bookends, discovered in a local charity shop.

Our experienced team of geo-environmental engineers often stumble across interesting finds in their line of work, and over the 20 years as a Curtins' specialism, we have some great tales to tell.

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