April 28, 2025

The wait is almost over!  We are thrilled that this weekend will see the very first iacf Builth Wells National Antiques Fair of Wales …

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IACF News & Other Interesting Stuff

Preloved does good

Opting to purchase antiques not only scores points in the style stakes – it also makes for a sustainable lifestyle. By their very nature they ...
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IACF News & Other Interesting Stuff

Big Increase in Visitor Numbers at Shepton Antiques Fair

The Shepton Mallet Antiques & Collectors Fair, at its wonderful location at the Bath & West showground, has recently had a marked increase in attendence ...
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New-Comers Guides to Antiques Fairs

New to the likes of the giant IACF antique trade fairs? You’re in for a big surprise

”Stroll through the flea-markets, immerse yourself in antique treasures at your own leisure, whilst soaking up the wonderful atmosphere that is vintage heaven”  Sounds like the epitome of relaxation and ...
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IACF News & Other Interesting Stuff

Athletes & Oscar Winners exhibit their talents at Team IACF, Newark.

The IACF team at Newark, Nottingham has had a weekend to shout about. We all know the expertise the team has at organising Antiques & ...
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New-Comers Guides to Antiques Fairs

A New Visitors Guide to Antiques Hunting at Alexandra Palace IACF

Pictured: View of Alexandra Palace Great Hall from the pipe organ As a first time visitor to Alexandra Palace I was aware of some of ...
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Free valuations at Newark with James Lewis

  This year not only will you be able to have free valuations with TV personality James Lewis of Bamfords auction house at Alexandra Palace ...
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Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace

Lilly Loray attends Antiques and Collectors Fair – Ally Pally 1st May Next fair: Sunday 4th September 2022 Hello, I’m Lilly Loray and founder of ...
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IACF News & Other Interesting Stuff

World’s First Online Antiques School Launches

In February the world’s first online antiques school launched with some of the biggest names in the industry on board. Established by award winning internet ...
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Newark Antiques Fair

Newark Survival Guide

Top tips on how to get the most from the largest antiques fair in Europe, now celebrating its 30th year from Homes & Antiques. Click ...
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Vintage Obsession

Bushel Boxes, Crates and Punnets: Vintage Obsession #27

Bushel Boxes. Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant shares another of her vintage passions… Bushel Boxes – Sturdy wooden fruit and vegetable crates ...
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Vintage Obsession

COLANDERS: VINTAGE OBSESSION #26

Vintage Colanders. Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant shares another of her vintage passions… Vintage colanders are the next focal point. From rinsing ...
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Vintage Obsession

Vintage Deckchairs: Obsession #25

Vintage Deckchairs. Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant shares another of her vintage passions… Inspired by the glorious weather we’ve been having, I ...
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