Hue museum displays rare antiques

A museum opened in Hue, Vietnam, by Tran Dinh Son is displaying a collection of rare antiques which have been collected by him and his ancestors. The researcher opened the museum to the general public in April after many months of construction work. The collection boasts items from several dynasties, including (more…)

Dallas star memorabilia to be auctioned

A number of items from the estate of Larry Hagman, the Dallas soap star who played J. R. Ewing, will be auctioned on (more…)

New exhibition sheds light on life of Wordsworth’s sister

Dove cottage, where William Wordsworth lived for eight years, has no antique desks – Cumbria’s greatest poet much preferred to (more…)

£200m restoration planned to save Wentworth from mineshafts

The only antique cabinets Lancashire people have so far seen at Wentworth Woodhouse have been those on the (more…)

University gets bookish about antiques

One way to add character to a house in Lancashire is with an antique bookcase – preferably one stocked with (more…)

Officially authorised – the open bookcases of Wrest Park

The ladies who lived at Wrest Park were prolific readers, as can be seen by the open bookcases lining the walls of the two exquisitely decorated (more…)

A London sale of special relevance to Cumbria

The antique desk at which Beatrix Potter penned her famous animal stories is just one of the attractions of Hilltop House at Windermere. Now, some of those (more…)

£8m revamp will place the spotlight on Pitzhanger’s antique heritage

A striking antique mahogany partners desk is just one of the things Lancashire residents see when they visit (more…)

Antique camera collector takes a 3D visit to the trenches of WWI

A collector of old photography equipment had an unexpected bonus when he purchased an antique stereoscopic camera – unique images of WWI France, which he has now (more…)

Charity shop road atlas that cost more than an antique bookcase

A rare volume of road maps donated to an Oxfam shop has been sold for (more…)