Vic’s knicks

She may not have been amused, but a pair of Queen Victoria’s bloomers, hand sewn with Victoria’s crown monogram, go under the hammer at Westenhanger Auction House on Sunday, July 23, at 11am. They are available to view on the Friday from10am to 3pm, Saturday from 9.30am to 5pm and on Sunday from 9am to 11am. Details at westenhanger auctioneers.com