Antiques

Thursday, May 29, 2025 auction royal mourning ring charity history georgeiv princessamelia antiques jewelry

A rare and historically significant royal mourning ring, originally bought for just £15 from a charity shop in Leicester, is set to be auctioned with an estimated value of £3,000 to £5,000. The ring dates back to the early … Read More

Saturday, May 10, 2025 gloucester tudor restoration heritage townhouse antiques historicengland conservation architecture westgate

Gloucester residents and visitors now have the unique opportunity to explore one of the city’s best-kept secrets hidden behind a “magic” door on Westgate Street. The restoration of the Tudor merchant’s house at 26 Westgate … Read More

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 repair restoration antiques clock therepairshop stevefletcher fredfletcher heritage wwii sentiment

In a moving episode of BBC’s The Repair Shop aired during the VE Day special, viewers witnessed a heartfelt restoration that bridged history and personal memory. John Holloway, a 101-year-old Royal Navy veteran who served as … Read More

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 restoration gloucester tudor historic timber-framed antiques craftsmanship preservation heritage regeneration

The Grade-I listed 26 Westgate in Gloucester has undergone a stunning restoration, supported by a £314,163 grant from Historic England. Dating back to the late 16th century, the merchant’s house is the largest surviving … Read More

Saturday, April 5, 2025 repair bbc restoration horology antiques expert steve fletcher craftsmanship family joy

Since its debut in 2017, The Repair Shop has showcased the restoration of a wide array of cherished items, from worn-down shoes and tattered teddy bears to delicate paintings and deteriorating jewelry. The BBC’s team of … Read More