How can I find out when and where auctions are running ?

Part one of my ten part beginners guide to real life antiques auctions covers how to find out when and where auctions are being held.

• To me the most useful website for researching the where and when of auctions is the Antiques Trade Gazette website. You will need to register for the site but it is free to use .  You can also buy a paid for subscription to the Antiques Trade Gazette newspaper which has the information contained on their website plus lots of glossy adverts for antiques auctions however I would not personally subscribe just for this purpose alone.
• Check your local newspaper; There are often small local auctions which never get advertised in the Gazette. These can be held in pubs, clubs, village halls etc.
• Check your yellow pages; Auction houses are listed and you can give them a ring to find out when they hold their auctions or find out their web address
• Ask around; do you know anyone in the antiques trade? They will know all about the local auctions and if you are lucky will pass on some insider knowledge

Now follow the information you have to go to the individual websites of the auction houses – there will be loads more on the when and where. For example take a look at this website of a Birmingham Auctioneer 

Bretby stork vase bought at auction