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We are looking forward to a busy year in Bedford in 2010 when it comes to Festivals and Events. Click here read more about the main events planned for the year ahead, alternatively navigate events by date using our events calendar below. N.B. Visit Bedford.co.uk receives information on events from various sources in good faith. However, we recommend that you check information with the organisers before attending an event.
Antique Furniture & Collectors' Items Auction
Viewing: Friday week prior – 5pm to 8pm Saturday prior – 9am to 1pm Thursday prior – 9am to 6pm Morning of sale from 9am The first Friday of every month sees a specialist auction of Antiques and Collectable's at the Bedford Auction Centre. A range of Antique Furniture, Pictures, Ceramics & Glass, Silver, Metalware, Boxes and Caddies, Militaria and other collector ’s items are offered for sale. Catalogues Illustrated catalogues are available for all Antique and Specialist sales. (£5.00 by post) These sales can also be viewed on–line 10 days prior to the auction. Entries Entries are accepted up to three weeks prior to a Specialist sale or by prior arrangement, please contact the nearest office for further details.
Antique Furniture & Collectors' Items Auction
The first Friday of every month sees a specialist auction of Antiques and Collectable's at the Bedford Auction Centre. A range of Antique Furniture, Pictures, Ceramics & Glass, Silver, Metalware, Boxes and Caddies, Militaria and other collector ’s items are offered for sale. Catalogues Illustrated catalogues are available for all Antique and Specialist sales. (£5.00 by post) These sales can also be viewed on–line 10 days prior to the auction. Entries Entries are accepted up to three weeks prior to a Specialist sale or by prior arrangement, please contact the nearest office for further details.
Books, Maps & Ephemera Auction
In addition to our monthly auctions of Antiques & Collectors’ Items, we have developed a calendar of specialist Book auctions providing a more specific marketplace for vendors and buyers To include sports books, travel & topography, aviation & military, maps & prints, childrens books, modern first editions, historical documents etc. Viewing: Friday week prior – 5pm to 8pm Saturday prior – 9am to 1pm Thursday prior – 9am to 6pm Morning of sale from 9am
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