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Archive for June, 2006

Antiques Roadshow visiting Crouch End - june 30

Thursday, June 22nd, 2006

Michael Aspel, presenting his seventh series of the show, will head a team of experts offering advice and valuations at Priory Park, Crouch End, on June 30.
The show’s producers are still keen to hear from people with large pieces of furniture or other big items to feature on the show.
Transportation of items to the venue […]

UK Pet Fairs Pet Sales Ruling

Friday, June 16th, 2006

The 1951 (Pet Animals) Act which prevents the sale of animals in the street, including on barrows and in markets was ruled by Mr Justice Walker in the High Court yesterday, to also apply to pet fairs and shows.
Animal welfare worker Malcolm Haynes won his case against Stafford Borough Council challenging its decision to […]

UK Speciality & Fine Food Fairs

Friday, June 16th, 2006

Speciality & Fine Food Fairs, run in association with The Guild of Fine Food Retailers, are the only UK exhibitions solely dedicated to speciality produce. The Fairs boast over 400 exhibitors in London and around 100 in Edinburgh and Harrogate, many of which have not exhibited on a national scale before.
The Great Taste Awards - […]

Queen Elizabeth I Portrait at The Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair

Tuesday, June 13th, 2006

A portrait of former Queen Elizabeth I that portrays her in a softer image than traditionally seen will go on exhibit in London this week.
The painting is of Elizabeth when she was princess and has been in a private collection in Spain for the last 40 years, the Telegraph reports.
The painting will be offered up […]

London Art Fairs

Friday, June 2nd, 2006

June in London is high season for collectors. Not only is it opening time for major art fairs, but it is a busy time for the auction houses as well.
Among the fairs kicking off next week are the Antiquarian Book Fair, with offerings from medieval illuminated manuscripts to first editions of Harry Potter; the Hali […]