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Steve Diggines
- Jul 4
- 2 min
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,
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Steve Diggines
- May 5
- 2 min
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...
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Dawn Diggines
- Feb 3
- 2 min
Furniture Detective
We recently played 'furniture detective' after finding this stunning reading table. It is of exceptional quality. We date it to around...
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Dawn Diggines
- Jan 23
- 2 min
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...
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Dawn Diggines
- Jan 20
- 1 min
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....
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Dawn Diggines
- Jan 13
- 1 min
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...
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Dawn Diggines
- Jan 8
- 1 min
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...
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Dawn Diggines
- Dec 14, 2023
- 1 min
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...
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Dawn Diggines
- Oct 31, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Dawn Diggines
- Oct 25, 2023
- 2 min
Luton Ladies That Lunch
It was fabulous to welcome the singer and actress Brenda Edwards earlier this year. Brenda filmed 'Celebrity Antiques Road Trip'...
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Dawn Diggines
- Oct 20, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Dawn Diggines
- Oct 10, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Dawn Diggines
- Sep 19, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Dawn Diggines
- Sep 12, 2023
- 1 min
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'....
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Dawn Diggines
- Aug 14, 2023
- 2 min
Fancy Grandma Chic
A new trend to hit the high street is 'Grandma Chic' or 'Grandmillennial'. Floral prints and blue and white pieces are back in fashion,...
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Steve Diggines
- Aug 3, 2023
- 1 min
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...
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Dawn Diggines
- Jul 22, 2023
- 1 min
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...
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Dawn Diggines
- May 6, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Dawn Diggines
- Apr 25, 2023
- 1 min
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...
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Dawn Diggines
- Feb 25, 2023
- 1 min
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...
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