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Carter's Inventions
Carter was one of a number of manufacturers in the Victorian era that advertised products for greater comfort. They include Alderman, Ward,
Steve Diggines
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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Bringing Ideas to Life
We were asked by Leon Paul to help them with their shop design and installation. Founded over 100 years ago in Covent Garden. Leon Paul...
Steve Diggines
May 5, 20242 min read
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Furniture Detective
We recently played 'furniture detective' after finding this stunning reading table. It is of exceptional quality. We date it to around...
Dawn Diggines
Feb 3, 20242 min read
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Leuckart Nitsche Zoological Wall Charts
Nearly forgotten today, wall charts were a very common teaching aid used in classes from primary school to the university level. They...
Dawn Diggines
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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Poster Power
'Genration Rent' is a term used to describe those young adults aged between 18 and 40, who have been priced out of the housing market....
Dawn Diggines
Jan 20, 20241 min read
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Considering a Free Standing 'Unfitted' Kitchen?
We often source and sell antique cabinets to be used in "unfitted" kitchens. Installing a new fitted kitchen is a big investment. What...
Dawn Diggines
Jan 13, 20241 min read
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Out with the New, In with the Old!
We are kicking off our 2024 collection with a spotlight on bathroom design and storage. We love using old shop and quirky cabinets in a...
Dawn Diggines
Jan 8, 20241 min read
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Horsing Around - The Antiques Road Trip Pays Us A Visit
We were delighted to welcome Philip Serrell and the production team from Antiques Road Trip to the Retrobarn in April of this year. It...
Dawn Diggines
Dec 14, 20231 min read
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The Great Antiques Challenge - Matthew's Brief
For Dawn's fourth challenge she is set againast JB, from James Broad Interiors. Pub landlord Matthew has run some of the country’s most...
Dawn Diggines
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Luton Ladies That Lunch
It was fabulous to welcome the singer and actress Brenda Edwards earlier this year. Brenda filmed 'Celebrity Antiques Road Trip'...
Dawn Diggines
Oct 25, 20232 min read
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The Great Antiques Challege - Charlene's Brief
The Great Antiques Challenge featured Dawn's third challenge where She went head to head with Jon from Kestrel Antiques @kestrel_antiques...
Dawn Diggines
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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The Great Antiques Challenge - Caroline's Brief
Dawn's second challenge as part of the 'The Great Antiques Challenge' sees her going head to head with Jon @kestrel_antiques to find a...
Dawn Diggines
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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The Great Antiques Challenge - Rory's Brief
The brief for Dawn's first challenge was for Rory: "Rory is a first-time buyer of a mid-terrace house in Manchester. Built in 1890, he is...
Dawn Diggines
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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The Great Antiques Challenge
We are delighted to share with you the journey of Dawn as one of the dealers in the television programme; 'The Great Antiques Challenge'....
Dawn Diggines
Sep 12, 20231 min read
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Step in to the Admiral's Library
Please join us in the Admiral's Library! Inside the drawer of this lovely reading table is the name 'Sir Richard Hussey Bickerton'. This...
Steve Diggines
Aug 3, 20231 min read
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Climbing The Ladder
We often find pieces on our travels which are useful and old, but on a second inspection have hallmarks of its past life. This library...
Dawn Diggines
Jul 22, 20231 min read
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The Pottery Artist, Jessie Gentry
We were delighted recently to visit the estate of artist potter, Jessie Gentry. Born in 1932 and passed away earlier this year. Jessie...
Dawn Diggines
May 6, 20232 min read
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Outdoor Living
The sun is finally here on a regular basis so its time to give the BBQ a clean and over haul our outside spaces. Alfresco dining is one...
Dawn Diggines
Apr 25, 20231 min read
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Boy in Blue
We had the wonderful pleasure to welcome Mark Hill to come and film as part of Antiques Road Trip. Mark is an antiques expert and has...
Dawn Diggines
Feb 25, 20231 min read
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Beautiful Bentwood
The smooth organic, curved lines of bentwood chairs are synonymous with timelessly chic and European cafe bistro style. When this design...
Dawn Diggines
Jan 2, 20232 min read
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