Dealers at the London Silver Vaults have teamed up with BBC Homes & Antiques magazine to offer H&A readers 10 per cent off throughout October and November
The offer comes as part of the magazine’s ‘Save our antiques shops’ campaign. ‘Experts estimate that 30 per cent of antiques shops have closed over the last 3-5 years and we wanted to do something to encourage people to realise how important they are,’ says deputy editor Natasha Goodfellow. ‘Not only are antiques green, the shops are vital in adding character and interest to the high street, keeping money in our local communities and in bringing in tourism.’
To obtain your discount, just present the November issue of Homes & Antiques, on sale now, when you make a purchase at a participating shop in the London Silver Vaults.
In a letter to the Sunday Times recently Iain Brunt and Henry Sandon pointed out that 'the UK antiques and art industry generated £4billion in 2007, ten per cent of the global total'. They added that antiques shops create jobs in tourism, shipping, transport and conservation and they are an important draw to country towns. 'Every closure leaves a gap in provincial streetscapes'
And there will be more events and offers in the antiques business during the UK's first National Antiques Week from 23 to 30 November 2009.
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Micanopy Florida where the movies Cross Creek, Doc Hollywood, Miracle Child and one scene from The Devil's Advocate were all filmed is home to approximately 21 Antique shops. During this dastardly economy there are murmurs up and down the street of shops closing. This will be devastating to the rest of us who will refuse to close at all costs. Micanopy is situated between Gainesville and Ocala between Interstate 75 (I-75) and Highway 441. We are also part of the Scenic Highway. Micanopy is the oldest inland town in Florida and has much to offer tourists. We not only have the antique/art/collectibles shops but we have cafes, a hair salon, library, a beautifully haunting cemetary that dates back to the 1700's and so much more. If you are planning a trip and want a very unique experience please stop by. We have one of the most beautiful Historic Inn and Gardens for you to stay in. Just breath taking. Just a piece up the road is Paynes Prarie totally fascinating and full of wild flowers, birds and all kinds of wildlife. I could write about Micanopy all day but it is best to experience it for yourself! Please come see for yourself how special our little town is.
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