Manston's Antique Fairs and Auctions of Britain [antikvár]

Introduction Britain is a treasure-trove of antiques, collec-tables, and bric-a-brac. Even better, the British antiques trade is well organized, so that markets and fairs are frequent and large. Britain has a centuries-old tradition of markets, and cities and other locations have vied to have the best. As early as AD 1100, royal charters authorized markets either once a year or more frequently. The market cross in many a town became the focal point of the town, and gave legal status to bu3dng and selling in the market precinct. While few of the antiques fairs and markets date back to the Middle Ages, a large number have been in existence for many years. At some, the right to sell is granted to all willing to pay a few pounds for a small spot on the ground; at others, one must wait for years until a permanent place is available; and at the most prestigious, one must be invited to display, and all merchandise is carefully checked for authenticity. You can find almost anj^hing: British specialties such as porcelain, pottery, silver, linen, furniture, glass, old industrial tools, and all types of other items too numerous to mention. There are also relics and artefacts brought from around the world.