A TV show looking to turn forgotten pieces of history into profit embarked on a Lake District adventure to find hidden treasure.

Salvage Hunters went to Coniston and Windermere in its latest episode, which aired last Wednesday.

The Sky programme saw Drew Pritchard, who regularly travels up and down the country to find items to replenish his decorative salvage yard, pay a visit to Coniston’s 500-year-old copper mine and several Lakes antique dealers.

Drew and side kick John Tee were full of praise for the area as they were shown entering the county in their van.

The pair were certain that they would find some great pieces.

Drew said: “One of the most beautiful places in Europe with quite a lot of decent antique shops actually nestled amongst it.

“It’s so beautiful it’s like a mini squashed Scotland.”

And asked what kind of antique the Lake District would be, Drew said: “ It would be a nice country tea pot or a nice country armchair, with a stream running under it.”

The antique finding quest brought the duo firstly to Coniston, to visit Phil Johnston, who has transformed the copper mine into a heritage centre.

Mr Johnston had been salvaging from around the area since the 1970s and showed Drew various items from his 50 year collection.

Items included pots, church pews and even a shop counter, which Drew battled to reach a deal on with the mine owner.

Happy with their purchase Drew and John took five to enjoy some Kendal Mint Cake on the shores of Coniston Water.

Next on the whistle stop tour was Yew Tree Barn at Low Newton, near the south shore of Windermere, to visit one of Drew’s oldest contacts.

Clive Wilson and his family have been selling architectural salvage and antique furniture from the barn since the 1980s.

And it was a reunion for the antique dealers, who had not seen each other for over a decade.

While at the barn Drew fell for an 18th century ebonised wooden oil lamp base, which he snapped up alongside a 19th century mirror and a walking stick stand.

And before leaving he became enamoured with a military campaign chest.

Finally, the pair ended their trip with a visit to Brampton, near Carlisle, to visit the Cumbrian Antique Centre.

On returning to the salvage warehouse in Conway the team evaluated their finds and were very happy with the fruits of the Lakes mission.

Rebecca Pritachard said: "That trip to the Lake District was superb."