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Antiques gold pocket watch Bowles Hotels apartment hotel complex in Redcar, England
Antiques like this gold pocket watch and historical document were found during the construction of the Bowles Hotels apartment-hotel complex in Redcar, England.
Image Source: Bowles Hotels via TeessideLive

The Bowles Hotels apartment-hotel (aparthotel) complex in the town of Redcar in North Yorkshire, England, is set to open later this month, promising to provide luxury accommodations unlike any others in the area. in In addition to its ten fully automated apartments equipped with smart televisions, rainfall showers, and other premium amenities, the complex will now offer a museum featuring various antiques recently found during the second phase of its construction.

According to Teesside Live, several antiques were found during the complex’s construction, including:

  • Mortgage deeds dating back to 1711
  • Gold rings
  • Letters from World War I
  • Photographs dating back to 1875
  • Diamond pendants
  • An 18K gold pocket watch
  • Invitations to a local ball held in the early 1900s

It is unknown how these items ended up in the area where Bowles Hotels is being constructed. Regardless, the items highlight the history of Redcar and its surrounding communities.

Along with the previously mentioned items, other artifacts have been found during Bowles Hotels’ construction, Teesside Live reported. These items are being evaluated and could provide additional insights into Redcar’s history.

When Bowles Hotels opens, the antiques discovered during its construction are set to go on display in a basement-level museum within the complex, ensuring that the antiques will be preserved. The museum will allow guests to view these items and learn about the history of Redcar and its surrounding communities.

Those who want to view 18K gold pocket watches from the 1800s similar to the one found during Bowles Hotels’ construction can see hundreds of examples in the WorthPoint Price Guide.


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