Antiques Magazine Archive, June 2023

Inspired by Wimbledon and The Ashes, we look at a variety of antiques and vintage pieces celebrating the quintessential Great British Summer: from cricket and tennis to beaches, strawberries and cream, Pimms and Champagne.

Father’s Day in the UK is a celebration of – you guessed it – fathers. And whilst many dads won’t be overly bothered if they don’t receive a gift from their children, it’s still a nice way to show one’s thanks to a person who has been so influential.

In this article, we’re exploring the origins of Father’s Day, before looking at some dad-friendly antique gift ideas just for you.

June 3rd 2023 marks two very special sporting events in the UK: the Derby at Epsom, and the FA Cup Final.

So we're celebrating the continuation of Great British events by exploring the fascinating history of both, and showing you some fantastic equine and football-related antiques and memorabilia.