BBC Bargain Hunt's Anita Manning: Life Beyond the Screen, Real Age, and Pioneering Career Thursday, July 10, 2025 anitamanning bargainhunt antiques auctioneer bbc television greatwesternauctions scotland family biography Anita Manning has firmly cemented her place as a cherished figure among Bargain Hunt fans, captivating audiences since her first appearance on the show in 2010. At 77 years old, her extensive career in the antiques world … Read More
BBC Flog It! Expert David Fletcher Underestimates Longines Aviator Watch’s Auction Value Tuesday, July 1, 2025 flogit longines antiques watch valuation auction bbc davidfletcher collectibles favorites BBC’s Flog It! antiques expert David Fletcher found himself facing an unexpected surprise when he undervalued a Longines Aviator Watch that had been passed down through generations. Jane, the owner, brought the vintage … Read More
Auctioneer Amazed by Discovery of Rare £15 Royal Mourning Ring 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
City Centre ‘Magic’ Door Opens to Reveal Gloucester’s Tudor Treasure 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
BBC The Repair Shop Expert Faces ‘Tough’ Fix on Cherished WWII Clock 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
Restoration of 16th Century Tudor Building in Gloucester 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