The three dealers who have opened the new antiques centre in Dorking are (l to r) Mark Holden, Eddie Hawkins and David Whalley.
Mark Holden, Eddie Hawkins and David Whalley, who between them cover antique maps, period furniture, silver and glass, decided that an empty Victorian building in the antiques-rich Surrey town was an opportunity not to be missed.
A former antiques centre itself, the building was refurbished and opened as Dorking Antiques on Saturday, August 1, with 20 dealers.
Holden said: “If the first day is anything to go on it should be a huge success. We will certainly work to make it so. Dealer Gill Coe was just as enthusiastic, saying: “I’ve been dealing for 30 years and am really happy to be in this super new centre. I sold lots of items on the first day so was very pleased.”
