Hunting GHOSTSIGNS
Charming, faded hand-painted signs from the 18th to the early 20th centuries still adorn UK buildings - and, says Rhiannon Batten, they’re enjoying a resurgence…

FAIRS & AUCTIONS
Rosanna Morris shares details of October’s antiques fairs and auctions around the UK and Northern Ireland. Plus, discover six dealers whose Regency-era stock is perfect for fans of Jane Austen or Netflix’s Bridgerton

48 hours in BATH
AS Bath celebrates 250 years since the birth of one of its most famous residents, Jane Austen, now is the time to visit. Rosanna Morris finds this buzzy West Country city to be an irresistible fusion of period drama and 21st-century pizzazz

The season’s best SALES
As autumn arrives, leading regional auction houses are leaping into action, offering a sparkling array of high quality antiques and collectables to furnish our homes and feed our passions, says Caroline Wheater

Escape to PERTHSHIRE
With its fairytale castles, rich history, and storybook villages laced with antiques and vintage stores, Perthshire is a Highland honeypot, discovers Lucy Gillmore

FAIRS & AUCTIONS
Rosanna Morris rounds up the antiques fairs and auctions to have on your radar this August. Plus, if you're planning a summer tea party, we've picked six of the best dealers selling antique cake stands and plates