Latest News Articles by Joan Porter
Plenty to do around Birmingham
11 November 2019Visitors to Art and Antiques for Everyone at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from November 28-December 1 have the extra benefits of browsing the many antique centres in the vicinity.
Markets are top for the props
04 November 2019Special loading area created to cope with increased buying from film and TV companies
Polish poster for 'The Untouchables' at Midcentury Modern’s Dulwich fair
04 November 2019This distinctive poster with its saw-edged image was created by the Polish designer Mieczyslaw Wasilewski for Brian De Palma’s classic 1987 crime thriller 'The Untouchables'.
York hosts ceramics fair for second year
04 November 2019Forty selected ceramicists will be selling their work at the York Ceramics Fair on Saturday and Sunday, November 23-24, at The Hospitium in the city’s Museum Gardens.
Thirty dealers in attendance at London's specialist textiles and tribal art event
04 November 2019Thirty of the top textiles and tribal art dealers will be exhibiting at the 'London Antique Textiles & Tribal Art Fair' at the Hilton Olympia in Kensington High Street on Sunday, November 10.
Tribute to a local hero
28 October 2019It’s a simple message but a powerful one. The words Welcome Home are stamped on the front of a rare first World War tribute medal to J Day (believed to be John Day) issued by the Working Men’s Club for the Yorkshire village of Heckmondwike.
Bristol photo fair begins life
28 October 2019New event unveiled which could become biannual if the launch is a success
Organisers plan Himley Hall fair expansion
28 October 2019Stately homes make for enticing backdrops to antiques fairs and the Grade II-Listed Himley Hall, near Dudley in Staffordshire, is no exception.
Antiques centre earns high praise
28 October 2019Oxford on High has been presented with the antiques retailer of the year award for Oxfordshire by Corporate LiveWire, a quarterly magazine for business professionals and the corporate finance sector.
Tight fit for a time in London
21 October 2019Renovations at hotel venue mean Etc Fairs will have a smaller space but only for a short while.
A serious business
21 October 2019“From our dealers’ viewpoint the important factor is that the kind of people now attracted to our antiques fair are serious collectors and it’s rare that anyone leaves without making some significant purchases.”
Lots to buy in Ludlow and Leominster
21 October 2019Stephanie Castell and Ben Cooper of Two Cs Antiques Fairs organise events in Oxfordshire and Worcestershire as well as their long-running event at Ludlow Racecourse.
Northern exposure
21 October 2019Organiser Colin Caygill’s antiques and vintage fairs portfolio, established in 1981, now covers an impressive list running regularly at 12 long-standing venues across Northumberland, Durham, Tyne & Wear, Yorkshire and Cumbria.
All go in the new Bo location
14 October 2019As an alternative to shopping in the high-street chains, a group of independents have set up a hub at 53 Bo’ Grove in Grove Road, Harrogate, with 20 traders selling art, antiques, decorative salvage and Mid-century pieces.
Friendly feel in Chepstow
14 October 2019Michaela Millard of Rafael Fairs launched a monthly vintage and retro fleamarket at Chepstow Racecourse in Monmouthshire in August, and the next is on Sunday, October 20.
Discover a range of vintage in Manchester and the Midlands
14 October 2019Under the Discover Vintage banner, Keeley Rosendale’s vintage home shows in Manchester and the Midlands continue to demonstrate the popularity of well-priced Mid-century furniture.
Judy's upcoming furniture fleas in London
14 October 2019Judy Berger of Judy’s Vintage Fairs runs three regular vintage furniture fleas held in Leeds and London.
Corking new career: former wine trade worker now enjoys serving up antiques
14 October 2019Donny Mann of Love Fairs, who organises regular antiques, collectables and vintage events at Lingfield Racecourse in Surrey and Brighton Racecourse in East Sussex, tells ATG that all the events are busy with lots of bookings.
Flea ready to leap into action
07 October 2019Malvern event organisers have fully booked halls and hope for more exhibitors outside.
Core of racecourse regulars
07 October 2019Carol Baskin and her business partner Gareth Brunt of the Antique Forum Group organise the regular two-day antiques and collectors’ fairs at Uttoxeter Racecourse in Staffordshire.