Overview

• The Bath Assembly Rooms have set up donation points for visitors quoting the famous chandelier scene from the show.
• The initiative aims to turn frequent jokes into funds for maintaining the historic chandeliers.
• The chandeliers, dating back 250 years, cost £4,000 annually for upkeep and are due for a full conservation.
• The donation scheme may be extended to other National Trust properties with chandeliers.
• Staff describe the donation request as a 'bit of fun' but emphasize its importance for preservation efforts.