Antiques
A pickled 'alien' and haunted paintings: These are the UK's 10 weirdest auction buys
From unusual Ozzy Osbourne memorabilia to bizarre (and questionable) curiosities, Polly Allen explores the most unexpected items snapped up in online auctions
Relax with our September issue!
Enjoy our September issue for luxury glamping, Jane Austen’s Bath, Vivienne Westwood at auction, the importance of provenance, and the best regional sales.
UK auctions calendar for August 2025
Key antiques and interiors auctions around the UK in August 2025
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Take a tour of our Summer issue!
Dive into our summer issue for a guide to collecting pearls, luxury train journeys, auction listings, and this season’s it-colour, butter yellow.
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Take a tour of our Summer issue!
Dive into our summer issue for a guide to collecting pearls, luxury train journeys, auction listings, and this season’s it-colour, butter yellow.
What is patina? The secret to giving your furniture the designer look
A characteristic of many antiques, patina is an important factor in dating and authenticating an antique. Here, we explain everything you need to know about patina
This colourful Victorian home proves that you can throw out the period paint rulebook
Sarah Hazebroek has overhauled her Victorian home, turning it into a fun and colourful backdrop for treasured antiques, and her own collection of lampshades and homeware.
These are the secrets to scoring big at French flea markets – according to expert Libs Nicholls
Think French flea markets are all luck and charm? Libs Nicholls, an expert in the art of brocanting, shares how to shop smart, spot value, and make the most of every moment.
Inside the Grand Tour: Step inside the stately homes powering a major new exhibition
Three of Britain’s great stately homes – Holkham Hall, Burghley House, and Woburn Abbey – have opened up their collections for an ambitious new exhibition at the Mauritshuis in The Hague
Antiques News
Hold the past in your hands: Inside the new V&A East Storehouse, where you can handle historic artefacts
A vibrant Victorian villa in Hastings
This 19th-century Hastings villa has been embellished with brilliant colour, fascinating collections and unique pieces, all of which reflect the lives and interests
of its creative owners. Feature Sharon Parsons. Photographs Richard Gadsby
Exhibitions to visit around the UK in February 2024
Our pick of the best museum and art gallery exhibitions around the UK in February 2024 and beyond...
Collecting
Love mid-century style? These six UK shops are absolute goldmines
From iconic teak sideboards to retro lighting and rare statement pieces, here’s where to hunt down the very best mid-century finds across the UK
Stunning photos that tell dark stories, from French nuclear testing to World War II – and how to own a piece of history yourself
Vintage photographs taken for newspapers and magazines are little pieces of history, says Austin Farahar, head of photographica at Chiswick Auctions
Vinyl revival: LPs are thriving, why now is the time to invest
Highly collectable with a rich history and unparalleled sound quality, vintage vinyl is not just surviving, but actually thriving in our digital age
Display Ideas
Create a quintessential English country kitchen with these easy ideas to steal
We show you how to create an idyllic countryside look in your kitchen in 10 easy steps
A guide to British studio ceramics and pottery
Studio pottery by the biggest names of the 20th century is surprisingly affordable – and it’s a great way to start a dynamic new collection. Photographs Katya de Grunwald. Styling Sally Denning
10 ways to display art in your home
We take a fresh look at creating unique displays of antique, vintage and contemporary wall art. Welcome to the gallery…