Lockdown finds include reminder of Derby County glory days and Derbyshire’s seaside-inspired pottery
As a football fan no-one was more delighted than me to see fixtures kick off again, starting with a fine win for my beloved…
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4 lockdown finds including Victorian amputation kit, spider cat pipe and Beatles jumper
Lockdown has sparked quite possibly the biggest spring clean in the history of mankind, writes Charles Hanson. People stuck at home for months with…
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For the love of football! Handmade score cards from England – and world’s – first competitive league season show fan’s invincible passion
Sports fans the world over love to check the scores and results but few would go to the trouble one football fan…
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Why forgotten finds in attics, drawers and under the stairs turn into auction stars
I hope you’re set to enjoy a reasonably happy Easter – despite the lockdown – and I trust some chocolate comes your way. Our…
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Millwall fan and whisky legend pays thousands for 1911 England football shirt
A famous writer, whisky legend and lifelong football fan has paid thousands of pounds for a 1911 England football shirt – and…
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Century-old England football shirt saved from jumble sale set for auction
A century-old England football shirt that nearly ended up at a jumble sale has been unearthed – but mystery surrounds which sportsman…
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Ready for kick-off? Charles Hanson proud to host Sport Relief auction
Hansons has teamed up with BBC Bargain Hunt to host an auction in aid of Sport Relief – and you can join the fun…
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Why Hansons makes headlines ALL over the world
An auction house is awash with extraordinary finds, historical objects and forgotten quirky items that fascinate the world – but only if their stories…
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Why I want Derby to be top of the league for its sports auctions
Sport in all its forms is one of my first loves which is why I’ve put in the hours on the training…
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The ultimate gift for England football fans?
Being a huge football fan, I’m always delighted to see anything sports-related arrive at our saleroom – especially if it’s champagne. Coming up for…
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‘Exceptionally rare’ Notts County FA Cup medal from 1894 could fetch £18,000 at auction
A gold medal from Notts County’s one and only FA Cup final victory 125 years ago has been discovered. The rare FA…
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Footballer’s tragic death from bug caught on pitch revealed by auction of century-old medal
A gold medal awarded to a Midlands footballer who lost his life a century ago after picking up a bug on the pitch is…
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Liverpool legend’s football treasures – including first contract from 1939 – up for auction
Liverpool football legend Ray Lambert’s lifelong collection of medals and memorabilia – including his first LFC contract from 1939 – are expected to sell…
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Saved for posterity! Queen Victoria jubilee ball from Ashbourne Shrovetide 1897 is coming home
Two important Ashbourne Shrovetide footballs – including one dating back to 1897 – are staying in their hometown thanks to generous donations.
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Football’s finest! Queen Victoria jubilee ball from Ashbourne Shrovetide 1897 up for auction
Football fans are drumming their fingers as they eagerly await the start of the football season but at least I have something to…
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Don’t miss chance to meet Charles Hanson in Youlgreave on July 11
TV personality and antiques expert Charles Hanson is coming to the Derbyshire village 0f Youlgreave to host an event to aid its church. Charles,…
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Rare football programme reveals beefy advice from Bovril
Any football fan knows a warming drink is often much needed, especially at half time on a matchday in midwinter. Drinks manufacturers are well…
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Seven quirky, curious and insanely sweet treasures I’ve discovered scattered around people’s homes
he chocolate lovers among you may be amazed if a box of sweet treats stick around for more than a week in…
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Lifelong Notts County fan buys a slice of 1920s club history
devoted Notts County fans has paid thousands of pounds to own a gold medal and watch which once belonging to a club…
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Rams legends’ football shirts sell for thousands at auction – and one DCFC devotee wanted them both
Football shirts worn by two of Derby County’s 1970s sporting legends sold for thousands at auction today (May 23) – and one man…
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Dazzled by Victorian diamonds and a pocket watch with astonishing football pedigree
A watch awash with football pedigree and stunning Victorian jewellery have just been discovered at our Derbyshire saleroom – and I’m…
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