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SAVE OUR ANTIQUES SHOPS!
Posted by Homes & Antiques Magazine on 01/08/2009
Join the campaign to support the antiques industry.
With increasing numbers of antiques shops being forced to close due to high rent and business rate increases, Roadshow expert Henry Sandon and Iain Brunt of antiques.co.uk are spearheading a campaign for the UK government to provide ore support for the antiques industry.
As well as creating jobs and contributing to the nation's economy, the industry also 'values the re-use of old and beautiful things', says Henry.
'Buying antiques reduces landfill and the rapid over-production and consumption of new goods from abroad'. Henry also cites the value the industry has to tourism: 'Antique shops are so important in bringing people to Britain's towns and, as I've always been passionate about antiques, this is an area that I feel strongly about.' To pledge your support, sign the online petition, which will be delivered to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, at antiques.co.uk and look out for a feature in our November issue.
