Taylor Swift shock revelation… famous engagement ring used to be something else

08 September 2025

When American Footballer Travis Kelce proposed last month in a flower-bedecked arbour to singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, much of the press focus was on the heritage and rarity of the ring.

Grantham brocante back in play

08 September 2025

With its expansive lawns, walled garden and riverside meadow, the Grade I-listed Grantham House, a townhouse hidden away in the centre of the Lincolnshire place of the same name, is the perfect spot for an antiques event.

Etc Fairs finds new venue in Bloomsbury

01 September 2025

Among the logistical challenges many fair organisers face is the scheduling and sometimes rescheduling of dates at their chosen venues.

Centre hit by thieves closes but hopes to reopen soon

01 September 2025

Although Old Bank Antiques in Royal Wootton Bassett closed on August 25, this is “likely to be a short-term measure, maybe six months,” says owner Jon White.

Dealer trio revive Wilton event

01 September 2025

Fair near Salisbury launched in 2022 has come to an end but regular exhibitors are stepping in for fresh stagings

York National Book Fair ‘suits younger crowd’

25 August 2025

While a Rowntree centenary brings historic interest, exhibitors are also focused on attracting fresh faces

Mills make a good vintage venue

25 August 2025

Another day, another pop-up for So Last Century Fairs, which is trying out a new vintage market in London on Saturday, September 6.

Newsletter spreading the fair word is up to 2000 subscribers

18 August 2025

A monthly newsletter sent out by interiors dealer Philip Crosthwaite, organiser of the Easton Antiques Fair in Norwich, is now reaching 2000 subscribers.

School’s out for pupils but in for art and antiques fans this August

18 August 2025

Lomax launches third event in portfolio at location already hosting a separate biannual brocante

Take note of what drives demand

11 August 2025

Paper money fair organiser and dealer describes the ‘highly collectable’ market she is fascinated by

Racecourse event ready to increase size indoor and out

11 August 2025

As Field Dog Fairs, antiques dealer Charlotte Williams launched an antiques weekend 13 years ago at Southwell Racecourse in Nottnghamshire.

The Antiques Tourist: the trail becomes ever longer

04 August 2025

Booklet covering art and antiques attractions in four counties is now double its orginal size

Record-breaking Birkin points to bags of potential in vintage accessories market

21 July 2025

Sotheby’s €7m sale of the original Hermès Birkin handbag, custom made for late actress and singer Jane Birkin in 1985, has given some welcome exposure to the market for preloved luxury accessories. And for many of today’s collectors, vintage is best.

Button up for Blackdog’s roster of East Anglian brocante fairs

21 July 2025

Kate Button of Blackdog Events tells us that the first summer brocante held in June in the atmospheric surroundings of the ruins of Creake Abbey in Norfolk was a success.

Arranging a vintage fair in a brewery

14 July 2025

The Docker Brewery and Tap Room on the Five Acre Estate in Folkestone is the chosen easy-going venue for vintage clothing dealer Claire Burns’ new venture.

Remembering Gene Hoyle as Lytham firm holds closing sale

14 July 2025

The death of Gene Hoyle, dealer and well-known fair organiser in northwest England has led to the closure of the business he and his wife Zara managed and ran.

Heydon village ‘can’t wait’ for August fair

14 July 2025

Zoe Durrant-Keegan is the face behind Little Vintage Lover Fair which launched in 2008 and now runs two or three vintage fairs a year in north Norfolk.

Duo bring French flavour to Shropshire

07 July 2025

A French-inspired fleamarket that was launched in June in the small Shropshire town of Whitchurch proved such a success it is now running monthly.

Hundreds of dealers at Kent event

07 July 2025

Showground extravaganza run until recently by B2B continues to be a success under the new organiser