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In an era when much-loved galleries and antiques shops are disappearing from UK high streets, it is reassuring to know that, in London at least, the art and antiques trade continues to congregate – and indeed thrive – in the areas it has made its own for half a century or more. Here’s a guide to the best-known London dealing quarters.

The grande dame of the UK summer fairs scene marks its 45th year in West Kensington

“It has to be accessible. We don’t want to over-egg it. Trying to make Old Masters ‘sexy’ is not going to happen. But there are ways to get people interested.”

Even in the days of online catalogues, internet bidding and timed sales, the importance of bricks and mortar premises for an auction house can hardly be overstated.

Here ATG presents a selection of the exhibitions, fairs, auctions and events that can be found in London during the busy summer season.

Rebecca Beach is gallery director at British Modern art dealership Offer Waterman. The gallery is currently staging an exhibition of the works of Alison Wilding, 'Acanthus, asymmetrically' which runs until June 21.

Dealers are heading to the capital from far and wide. ATG chats to some of them to find out their hopes for this busy time.

Fairs aren’t the only option for dealers wanting to make a mark during London’s summer season. Some dealers are heading ‘outside the tent’ to focus on creating their own space.

A selection of the furniture and works of art on offer from auction houses and dealers in London this summer.

Kurt Jackson’s 'Western rocks off St Agnes, passing fisherman' (2013), is among the pieces on offer at Messum’s exhibition of the artist’s recent works.

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, and Noelle McElhatton, Editor of Antiques Trade Gazette, introduce our annual supplement 'London Summer Capital of Art 2017'.

Dr Charles Saumarez Smith explains how and why the Royal Academy will help promote the London art market this summer.

Bloodthirsty, ruthless and mad – Roman emperors have often been perceived as highly unsavoury individuals.

Six years on, the most glamorous of the London summer fairs is going from strength to strength

Samuel John Peploe’s (1871-1935) 'Still life of pink & red roses in a Chinese vase' is among the works in Richard Green’s ongoing exhibition devoted to the celebrated Scottish Colourist.

Ceramics items on offer in London this summer from auction houses and dealers.

Fine art on offer in London this summer at auction houses and dealers.

Matthew Adams has announced that he has been able to fit in an extra date in June for his monthly Sunday antiques fairs held at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London’s SW1.

Meet the three decorators ATG took on its tour of Kensington Church Street to meet dealers.

London’s Kensington Church Street will host a summer open evening on June 21 to coincide with the summer season when a number of collectors and shoppers visit the capital.