In what has been dubbed an “exciting discovery,” workers revamping a kitchen and installing new cabinets in York unexpectedly stumbled across 17th century frescoes on the walls. The home was owned by a young couple, residents of the historic Micklegate neighborhood. Luke Budworth, 29, and his wife Hazel Mooney, 26, had no idea how their life would change when they moved out of their one-bedroom apartment temporarily in December to do the renovations.
The 17th-century frescoes in York were uncovered during renovations. (Luke Budworth)
The Fateful Finds: Frescoes Found Behind the Walls in York
They first they knew about the frescoes in York was when they received a fateful call from the contractors notifying them that a painting had been discovered during renovations at their apartment. Curious about what else might be hiding behind the paneling in their living room, Budworth suspected that there might be more hidden gems, reported Artnet News .
“We always knew there was an odd piece of the wall, but just thought the flat was really wonky as it’s been a million different things over the years,” said Budworth, who bought the home in October 2020. “I’m very excited to have found them and loving them, but they’re also kind of a burden,” he confessed.
“From what I gather there’s no external funding and conservation fees are thousands of pounds. I’ve covered them up for now so direct sunlight doesn’t hit them and make them lose their color,” he explained. “We’ve printed off a…
