Unseen, private photos of Hitler and Goebbels emerge after 80 years
Unseen photos of Adolf Hitler and one of his closest Nazi associates, Dr Joseph Goebbels, taken at the start of the Second World…
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Stunning collection of hundreds of antique jelly moulds up for auction
Here, Dr Richard Halliday, Head of Curated Ceramics at Hansons Auctioneers, shares details of favourite examples from the Arthur and Julia Roberts…
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SEVEN Florence Nightingale letters found in desk reveal her ‘endless compassion’
Florence Nightingale’s great compassion has been underlined by seven newly-discovered letters from the nursing icon – all relating to a sick friend in…
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Frankie Stein could be yours – and it will help a good cause
If you want to turn heads, Frankie Stein could be yours – and you could help a good cause to boot. This Megablocks…
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Make a date with Kate Bliss! FREE valuations with TV’s Kate Bliss at Hansons salerooms
One of our most popular consultant valuers, Kate Bliss, is offering FREE valuations of jewellery, silver and watches at our auction centres Dust off…
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Medal presented to footballer 90 years ago found at Bishton Hall’s free valuation event
The discovery of a unique slice of football history kicked off the first valuation day since lockdown at Hansons’ Staffordshire Auction House, Bishton Hall,…
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Find out who bought Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – the car Jason Manford wanted!
Comedian and actor Jason Manford battled to own Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, a car he used when starring in a touring stage…
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Mystery Beatle’s kindness to a kid in 1963 paves way to windfall
A gesture of goodwill by a mystery member of The Beatles could earn a Nottinghamshire woman thousands of pounds as she prepares to part…
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Vampire-killing kit contains all you need to ward off mythical monster
A vampire-killing kit packed with objects reputed to ward off the monsters enshrined in European folklore has been discovered by Hansons Auctioneers. Belief in…
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Would you like to be seated on your very own throne?
Old world grandeur could be yours thanks to an auction of fine antiques and collectables from a Derbyshire country home – including…
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Sew beautiful – needlework artistry from centuries ago has top prices all sewn up at auction
A small fragment of material sold for thousands of pounds in our July Derbyshire Fine Art Auction– and proved the power of history. Every…
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Horn of extinct beast unearthed in Derby city centre up for auction
A centuries-old horn from an extinct beast – unearthed during building work in Derby – has come to light after spending years in…
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Archive treasured by Churchill’s wartime chauffeur found in JIGSAW box
A ‘fascinating’ historical archive collected by Sir Winston Churchill’s chauffeur has been discovered in a jigsaw box during lockdown – and saved from the…
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Vase spotted under a table sells for THOUSANDS at Hansons London auction
A vase spotted under a table by an antiques expert soared to a five-figure sum at auction – much to the amazement of…
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Help save nation’s heritage! BID NOW on 50+ lots in Hansons’ charity auction for Creswell Crags
Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson is urging people to help save the UK’s heritage by backing a vital fundraiser for ‘national treasure’ Creswell Crags…
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang could be yours! Unique car up for auction in July
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, one of the most famous cars in the world, is coming up for auction in July. The celebrated car,…
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‘House of treasures’ worthy of Palace of Versailles uncovered in Derby | Auction July 2-3
An Aladdin’s cave of antique treasures worth tens of thousands of pounds has been uncovered in a home on the outskirts of Derby. The…
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‘Unridden’ Raleigh Chopper from 1970s smashes its estimate at auction
A vintage 1970s Raleigh Chopper bicycle soared to success at auction to sell for double its estimate. The iconic MK2 Chopper, which is…
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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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Seat fit for a king could be yours! Bench made for royalty found in city home
An ‘outstanding’ Victorian bench made for a British prince who later became king is coming up for auction in June after being discovered in…
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‘Unridden’ Raleigh Chopper sends nostalgia into top gear – and your vintage childhood treasures could do the same
These days kids crave the latest smart phones but if you grew up in the 1970s there was one thing any self-respecting youngster wanted…
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