Coronation Street, the long-running British soap opera, has been a staple of UK television since it first aired in 1960.
Over the years, the show has become a cultural phenomenon, with millions of viewers tuning in to see the latest drama unfold on the famous cobbled streets of Weatherfield.
As with any popular TV show, there is a huge market for Coronation Street memorabilia, with fans keen to own a piece of television history.
In this blog post, we take a look at 10 of the most valuable pieces of Coronation Street memorabilia ever sold at auction.
1. Ena Sharples' hairnet
Ena Sharples, played by Violet Carson, was one of the show's most iconic characters in the early years. Her signature hairnet became synonymous with the character, and in 2008, it was sold at auction for a staggering £3,100.
2. Hilda Ogden's famous curlers
Hilda Ogden, played by Jean Alexander, was another iconic character from the show's early days. Her distinctive curlers became as much a part of her character as her sharp tongue and fiery temper. In 2017, a set of Hilda's curlers sold for £2,300.
3. Ken Barlow's typewriter
Ken Barlow, played by William Roache, has been a mainstay of the show since the very beginning. His typewriter, which he used to write his many newspaper articles, sold for £1,800 in 2018.
4. Jack and Vera Duckworth's wedding certificate
Jack and Vera Duckworth, played by Bill Tarmey and Liz Dawn, were one of the show's most beloved couples. Their wedding certificate, which was used as a prop on the show, sold for £1,600 in 2015.
5. Elsie Tanner's barometer
Elsie Tanner, played by Patricia Phoenix, was one of the show's original characters and a true icon of British television. Her barometer, which featured prominently in many scenes on the show, sold for £1,500 in 2011.
6. Bet Lynch's leopard print coat
Bet Lynch, played by Julie Goodyear, was a fan-favorite character who was known for her outrageous fashion sense. Her leopard print coat, which she wore in many episodes of the show, sold for £1,400 in 2015.
7. Mike Baldwin's cufflinks
Mike Baldwin, played by Johnny Briggs, was a notorious womanizer and a business tycoon on the show. His signature cufflinks, which he wore in many scenes, sold for £1,200 in 2017.
8. Fred Elliott's butcher's apron
Fred Elliott, played by John Savident, was the larger-than-life owner of the show's local butcher shop. His butcher's apron, which he wore in many episodes, sold for £1,100 in 2014.
9. Deirdre Barlow's glasses
Deirdre Barlow, played by the late Anne Kirkbride, was one of the show's most beloved characters. Her distinctive glasses, which she wore in nearly every episode, sold for £900 in 2017.
10. Annie Walker's earrings
Annie Walker, played by Doris Speed, was the original landlady of the Rovers Return pub and a true Coronation Street legend. Her signature earrings, which she wore in many episodes, sold for £800 in 2015.
Coronation Street memorabilia holds a special place in the hearts of fans of the show, and these 10 items demonstrate just how much people are willing to pay for a piece of television history.
About your Author:
Adrian Roose has over 30 years’ experience covering all aspects of the rare stamp & memorabilia industry during which he has sold over £50m of unique items, helping build collections for Royalty, household name celebrities and 1,000s of collectors around the world.
Adrian was previously a Director at Stanley Gibbons, a Board Member of Stampex, and Executive Director of Paul Fraser Collectibles, PFC Auctions and JustCollecting, prior to founding The Memorabilia Club.