Central UK – September 2017
Stafford Antiques Fair is held at the Staffordshire County Showground. There is a small entrance fee for the event. I felt for the sellers, as […]
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South West UK – September 2017
Our trip South West in September 2017 was spontaneous. The only plan was that there were no plans. We just headed in a southerly direction. […]
Classic Brocante’s 12 Days of Christmas
12 Days of Christmas To celebrate the official 12 days of Christmas (starting on Christmas Day, not 14th December as many Americans have been led […]
Why Buy Antique and Vintage This Christmas
It is strange but despite people buy vintage, antiques and collectables for themselves, they often still flounder when buying gifts for others. Vintage items actually make […]
Belgium, Germany, Denmark and France (July and August 2017)
We no longer tolerate very hot weather and tend to visit northerly climes in July and August. Many of the designers of quality items from […]
Edinburgh, Harrogate & Jervaulx Abbey
My daughter was performing her Concerto for Comedian and Orchestra in the Edinburgh Fringe so we made our second trip to Scotland within the month. We […]
Grandparenting in Scotland + 50p Purchases
We have looked after our grandsons individually and with their mum and dad, but not together without supervision. In August 2017, we reported for duty […]
Packaging and Shipping Fragile Items
Classic Brocante has invested in packaging systems and materials to help ensure our customers receive their purchases in the condition they left us. Unfortunately, items […]
Vintage On A Budget – Gifts For Under £10
Strapped for cash? Looking for a gift below £10? We have many antique and vintage items below £10 (excluding postage). Here is a small selection from […]
Buying Vintage and Antiques Around Rugby
Whilst not perhaps as exotic as the French Riviera, there are many great local places for buying and selling. Here are some of our favourite […]