Fairs and Markets

If you want to find something unusual in the book and ephemera line, then head to one of the fairs held by the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA).

The Japanese Legacy Symposium’s Samurai Armor Fair debuts this month.

Sharon Blagrove of Bentleys Fairs has launched an ambitious double venture called UK Fairs.com involving an online fairs directory and a printed guide.

The next three Frock Me vintage fashion fairs this year will be held at the Kensington Town Hall, instead of its usual venue, Chelsea Town Hall, which is being refurbished.

House enhanced by the great architect hosts fresh July fair which is already half booked by dealers wanting to stand.

Karen Dalmeny is a well-known face not only from antiques programmes Dickinson’s Real Deal and Secret Dealers on ITV, but also on the fairs circuit where she is a standholder.

Author and dealer in memorabilia ready for busy year which is centenary of landmark act that gave women in the UK the vote for the first time

As winter moves into spring, London will host two major events for arms and armour enthusiasts.

The antiques-rich Devon town of Honiton was famed for its bobbin lacemaking since the 16th century when it was introduced by Flemish refugees.

Portable lighters appeared in the early 20th century, with Dunhill being the most collectable name and watch lighters regarded as most covetable.

The next Petersfield Antiques Fair runs from February 2-4 hosting 39 dealers at the market town’s Festival Hall.

Next up for Galloway Fairs is the 23rd fair at Stonyhurst College in Lancashire, from February 16-18.

As well as being an actor, playing Alfie Moon, the landlord of the Queen Vic pub in the soap EastEnders, Shane Richie is a singer and last year recorded a country music album.

Northcote Road is a half-mile stretch of road which runs between Clapham and Battersea in south London which is well-known for chain restaurants and bars. It is also renowned, though, for its independent businesses, some of which have been there for 30 years.

Familiarity with the works on paper market means getting to grips with the technical processes behind drawing, painting and printing and learning the requisite vocabulary.

Drawings fair now also includes paintings and sculpture to complement the core focus...

Fair organiser expands in the north by taking over vacant Harrogate showground slot.