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Fairs aren’t the only option for dealers wanting to make a mark during London’s summer season. Some dealers are heading ‘outside the tent’ to focus on creating their own space.

The annual London Map Fair unites the classic and the quirky of cartographic history under one roof as a host of international dealers show up for what organisers boast is the world’s largest event of its kind.

The grande dame of the UK summer fairs scene marks its 45th year in West Kensington

An exhibition by Russian artist Damir Krivenko celebrates classical art in contemporary painting.

Jewellery and silver items on offer in London this summer from auction houses and dealers.

The builders were still applying the finishing touches to book dealership Maggs Bros’ new premises in London’s Bedford Square on the morning before the shop was officially opened with a party on May 23.

Six years on, the most glamorous of the London summer fairs is going from strength to strength

Matthew Adams has announced that he has been able to fit in an extra date in June for his monthly Sunday antiques fairs held at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London’s SW1.

“It has to be accessible. We don’t want to over-egg it. Trying to make Old Masters ‘sexy’ is not going to happen. But there are ways to get people interested.”

Dr Charles Saumarez Smith explains how and why the Royal Academy will help promote the London art market this summer.

Where do antiques fit into current interior design thinking? We took three decorators on a whistle-stop tour of Kensington Church Street to gather their views on trends in furnishing with antiques and dealing with dealers.

Here ATG presents a selection of the exhibitions, fairs, auctions and events that can be found in London during the busy summer season.

London’s Kensington Church Street will host a summer open evening on June 21 to coincide with the summer season when a number of collectors and shoppers visit the capital.

Meet the three decorators ATG took on its tour of Kensington Church Street to meet dealers.

Even in the days of online catalogues, internet bidding and timed sales, the importance of bricks and mortar premises for an auction house can hardly be overstated.

Ceramics items on offer in London this summer from auction houses and dealers.

The city’s summer season attracts visitors from many walks in life. Here we talk to some high-profile fans of what London has to offer