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Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, Norwich - NR5 0TP

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Norfolk

Fri & Sat |

3-4 Apr 2026

Norfolk Showground

Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, Norwich - NR5 0TP

March 23, 2026

The Return of US Trade to Newark (by Will Thomas at iacf)

For many in the antiques trade, particularly those who have been around long enough to remember the 1980s and 1990s, American buyers were once …

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Antique & Contemporary Glass

May 17, 2017

Michael & Liz started in the trade 8 years ago, after LIz’s mother, who was a dealer in Victorian and early 20th century handbags, retired from ...

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Newark is still the ‘Big One’ to overseas buyers.

April 7, 2017

The overseas buyers lounge at Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair is an oasis of calm away from the busy trading of the largest antiques ...

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Preloved does good

March 27, 2017

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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Big Increase in Visitor Numbers at Shepton Antiques Fair

March 23, 2017

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

New-Comers Guides to Antiques Fairs

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

March 14, 2017

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

March 3, 2017

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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A New Visitors Guide to Antiques Hunting at Alexandra Palace IACF

February 28, 2017

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

December 1, 2016

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

Alexandra Palace

August 30, 2016

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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World’s First Online Antiques School Launches

January 26, 2016

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 Survival Guide

September 28, 2015

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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Bushel Boxes, Crates and Punnets: Vintage Obsession #27

July 21, 2015

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