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Wales Antiques Guide

A listing of general suppliers of antiques & collectables
Now including auctioneers, fairs & other specialist outlets

www.walesantiques.co.uk
An online resource including a regularly updated guide,
an online bookstore, useful links, and much more...
 2010
Dates
Carmarthen Showground Antiques Fairs
Saturday & Sunday
06th & 07th March
29th & 30th May
25th & 26th September
27th & 28th November
Saturday 10.00am to 5.00pm
Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm for all fairs
Carmarthen Showground Antiques & Flea Markets
Sunday 25th April
Sunday 18th July
Bank Holiday Tuesday 28th December
Open 10.00am to 4.00pm
Stands inside and out
A mile out of Carmarthen on the A40 West
Admission £3.50 Adults
Lots of free parking and good on-site catering
Sat Nav: SA33 5DR

Robert and Carol Pugh tel: 01267 236569

PO Box 24 website: www.towyevents.co.uk
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire SA31 1YS email: info@towyevents.co.uk
 1 Above Stairs Antiques
Friendship Inn, Borth, Ceredigion SY24 5JA
Situated above the main bar of the ‘Friendship Inn’, halfway through the village on the ‘bog side’ (not the sea side).
The stock is eclectic, anything unusual, interesting or old, from Victorian to 1970’s. Bric-a- brac, books,
china, glassware, costume jewellery, postcards, brass, copper, treen, etc. There is a good selection of
30’s to 70’s collectables. The shop includes “Frock Off” a room full of vintage and nearly new clothes
and accessories. If it’s wacky, weird, dreadful or wonderful, you can find it here. The Inn Gallery is
downstairs and offers original paintings, prints, cards, and driftwood items. Tea and coffee is available.
Sarah Pugh 01970 871213
mike@friendshipinn.fsnet.co.uk
Above Stairs: Open 11.00am to 5.00pm daily in the summer, usually the same off season, but a phone call is
advisable.The Inn Gallery: Open 11.00am until the pub shuts.

2 Furniture Cave
33 Cambrian Street Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 1NZ
Walking down Terrace Road from the railway station (now also a Wetherspoon pub)
to the promenade, Cambrian Street is the first street on the right.
Housed in the former tea-room warehouse in the centre of Abersytwyth, on the
beautiful West Wales coast, The Furniture Cave has two large showrooms of
antique furniture, oriental rugs, maps, pictures, clocks, silver and collectables of all
kinds. We also offer new furniture in classic styles, fireplaces and stoves.
Dr. David Russell Hulme 01970 611234
thecave@btconnect.com www.furniture-cave.co.uk
Open 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, Saturday, 10.00am to 5.00pm

3 Norris Carpets
The Old Chapel, Aberaeron, Ceredigion SA46 0JF
Carpets, beds, furniture and an extensive
collection of oriental rugs.
Russ Norris 01545 570991

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 4 Jane Beck Welsh Blankets
Emporium, Llwynygroes, Tregaron, Ceredigion SY25 6QB.
Midway between Talsarn and Llangeitho. 6 miles from Lampeter. 7 miles from Tregaron. 10 miles from Aberaeron.
Specializing in Welsh blankets. Antique, Vintage and New. Welsh Quilts and
Shawls. Cushions throws and accessories off-the-shelf or made to order.
Interior design services. Mail order and wholesale. 24 hour website.
Jane Beck 01570 493149
info@welshblankets.co.uk www.welshblankets.co.uk
Monday – Friday: 9.00am to 6.00pm or evening appointment.
Saturday: 10.00am to 4.00pm.

5 Welsh Stick Chairs and Vernacular Furniture

Isfryn Mydroilyn Lampeter Ceredigion SA48 7QY
Based in the white cottage in the centre of the village of Mydroilyn (6 miles from Aberaeron and New Quay) West Wales
Specialising in Welsh Stick Chairs and primitive Welsh Country Furniture.
A fine selection comprising mostly of 18th century Welsh Oak.
Jonathon & Yvonne Holder
01545 580010 or 07891 609048
jonathonholder@yahoo.co.uk
Open almost every day and evening all year round.
Please ring before visiting or email to request illustrated list of current stock.

6 Fred Davies
Y Sgwar Synod Inn Ceredigion SA44 6JA
Furniture Sales 2010 @ Llanina Hotel, Llanarth, Ceredigion
Sales commence at 10.30am. Please check as date & venue could be subject to amendments.
• Wednesday, April 28th • Wednesday, June 30th
• Wednesday, August 25th • Wednesday, September 29th
• Wednesday, October 27th • Wednesday, December 1st
Fred Davies
01545 580005 & Fax 01545 580006
admin@synodauctions.co.uk www.synodauctions.co.uk

7 The Old Bakery

Sarnau, Ceredigion SA44 6QS
10 miles north of Cardigan on the main A487
All sorts of everything from militaria to furniture,
china, prints, textiles, & lots more. WORTH A VISIT!
David & Cei Hunt
01239 654726 anytime
Telephone for opening hours.
 8 Coracle Centre & Forget Me Not Antiques
Cenarth, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire SA38 9JL
Centre of Cenarth village on A484 between Cardigan & Carmarthen
A unique collection of coracles from Wales & around the world. Set in the grounds of the 17th century
flour mill overlooking the salmon leap & falls. Craft & souvenir shop & Forget Me Not Antiques.
Martin Fowler 01239 710980 & 01239 710507
martinfowler7@aol.com www.coracle-centre.co.uk
Easter to end October, daily 10.30am to 17.30pm. All other times by appointment.

9 Cardigan Antique Centre

Priory Street, Cardigan, Ceredigion SA43 1BX
Opposite Barnardos at the top of Priory Street
12 traders under one roof. Period oak furniture, stripped pine, vintage clothes,
jewellery, silver and many other interesting and collectable items.
07974 935712
info@cardiganantiquecentre.co.uk www.cardiganantiquecentre.co.uk
Open 6 days a week Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 4.30pm. Sundays during holidays.

10 Cardigan Upper Market

Cardigan Market Hall, High Street, Cardigan, Ceredigion sa43 1JL
Gareth Thomas Antiques (Formerly Cross Inn Antiques)
Specialist in good quality local Welsh Furniture, large and small. Wide selection of jugs, lamps,
clocks and pictures. Various items of cast iron, also brass and iron beds. Established over 30
years. House clearance undertaken. Deliveries can be arranged for Wales and England.
01239 614970 & 07791 102417
Open most days 10.00am to 4.00pm
Vintage Blankets
Vintage Welsh Wool Blankets both Tapestry and Plaid, also Art
Glass, Studio and local pottery and hand made items.
01545 590110
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10.00am to 4.00pm

11 Cole’s Antiques & Collectables

Shire Horse Farm, Eglwyswrw, Crymych,
Pembrokeshire SA41 3SY
At the Junction of B4329 and A487
Selection of furniture, treen, china,
ceramics, metal, glassware and books.
FURNITURE RESTORATION SERVICES ON SITE
Enid Cole 07846989590 &
01239 891288
Mike Winn 07896805675
Open 10-00am to 4-00 pm Daily
12 Carningli Centre
East Street, Newport, Pembrokeshire SA42 0SY
Furniture, mainly 18th & 19th Century, collectables, including railwayana, lamps etc.
Full furniture restoration service. Second-hand books & book-search. Fine arts gallery.
Ann Gent & Graham Coles 01239 820724
www.carningli.co.uk
Open 10.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday

13 Antiques & Collectables at Solva Pottery

9 Main Street, Solva, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 6UU
A very small shop selling a diverse selection, from Victorian furniture, toys & ceramics to treen, clothes
& pop memorabilia. NO Repros. Also a selection of hand made pottery & crafts made on the premises.
Colin Jacobs 01437 720516 jacobs.solva@googlemail.com
Open almost every day all year, evenings by appointment

14 Treen Box Antiques

61 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire SA72 6AN
Interested in buying antiques, unusual furniture or curios? We hold a selection of oak, walnut,
mahogany, painted & stripped pine furniture. Mirrors, lighting & architectural salvage,
including stained glass doors, fireplaces & surrounds. Garden accessories are also available at
our new shop & stores, located 5 doors away from where we are now. Visit us (both private
& trade customers welcome) & see what we have in stock. House clearances undertaken.
M.D. Morris 01646 621800 & 07971 636148 & 07748 116159
admin@treenbox.fsnet.co.uk
10.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. 10.00am to 2.00pm on Saturday

15 Pembroke Market Emporium

The Old Market, Main Street, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire SA71 4DB
Situated in the old National School building (1861). Free parking right outside. Nationwide delivery service.
Various dealers offering an ever changing stock, including, antique & modern pine, oak
& mahogany furniture. Contemporary furnishings, mirrors & jewellery. China, ceramics,
collectables, brass & copper. Ethnic & reproduction items. Decorative lighting, gold & silver
jewellery, costume jewellery. Coins & medals, nautical & military items. Treen. Garden
effects, bird food & feeders. Dress agency & much, much more. A real Aladdin’s Cave.
ALSO LOCAL AUCTIONEERS.
Russell Weblin-Grimsley & Peter Thorpe 01646 686894
Open Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 5.00pm

16 Chapel Antiques OPENING JULY 2010

Eastback, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71 4HL
Opposite Pembroke Antique Centre
Antique Pine and quaility furniture, crafts, architectural and a
wide range of interesting and unusual items.
Julie Evans 07778 130456 & 01646622174
julieevans-464@fsmail.net
17 Pembroke Antiques Centre
Wesley Chapel, Main Street, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire SA71 4DE
At the opposite end of town from Pembroke Castle, with private car park
View this astonishing collection of genuine antiques, the largest in
West Wales, in an historic chapel, presented on two floors.

• An extensive display of period oak, mahogany and pine furniture.

• A large selection of decorative and vintage furniture, artefacts, and retro design.
• Ceramics, postcards and old toys, advertising memorabilia, enamel signs, books and carpets.
• At least 200 watercolours, oil paintings and prints always in stock.
• Architectural items, including slate slabs, quarry tiles, doors, panelling and ironwork.
Enjoy the large range of rare objects, the almost surreal atmosphere, and the unusual music.
Deliveries to UK and Europe.
Michael Blake 01646 687017
Open Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 5.00pm.

18 RWG Auctions
Carew Market Pavillion, Carew Airfield, Carew (A477) Pembrokeshire
Monthly Auctions of Antiques, collectables, bygones, china, furniture, books, vehicles, marine
items, etc. All welcome, trade & public alike. Ample free parking & refreshments.
Sales are held on the second Saturday of of each month with average lots of 700.
2010 dates: March 13th, April 10th, May 8th, June 12th, July 10th,
August 14th, September 11th, October 9th, November 13th.
2011 dates: January 8th, February 12th, March 12th, April 9th, May 14th, June 11th.
Quality entries are invited. Collection & delivery service. We offer extremely competitive rates.
House clearances & Probate. Valuations undertaken. Friendly, professional, family run auction.
Auctioneers: Russell Weblin-Grimsley & Karen Wilson
Russell & Yvette Weblin-Grimsley
01646 651427 & 01646 686894 & 07836 774461

Viewing prior to the sale: Friday 4.00pm to

7.00pm & Saturday 9.00am to 10.00am.
Sales start at 10.00am.

Collection of 18th, 19th and 20th

century snuff and tobacco boxes
courtesy Norman Williams.
Images © Norman Williams 2010
The 2010/2011 Wales Antiques Guide
A comprehensive listing of general suppliers of
antiques and collectables; now including auctions, fairs
and other specialist outlets. An essential resource for
anyone with an interest in buying or selling antiques
and collectables in Wales.
www.walesantiques.co.uk Aberaeron
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Aberporth
7 Synod Inn 5
10 Sarnau
A486
Cardigan 9
A475
Beulah
Eglwyswrw 8 24
11 Cenarth 25
Newport 23
Newcastle Emlyn Llandysul
Fishguard A487(T)
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B4329
22 Crymych
A484 A48
Letterston Cwmduad
Woodstock A478 B4333
St. A487(T) 21 CARMARTH
Davids Llandissilio
PEMPROKESHIRE Trelech Bronwydd
Solva
13 A40
20 B4299

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A487(T)
Haverfordwest A40 28 Carmart
A40 Narberth St Clears A48429
A4075
19 A477

Milford
A477
A478
Templeton 30
Ferryside
Haven Carew
Kidwelly
18
17Pembroke A484

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Pembroke
Dock
16 Tenby
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Aberdovey Machynlleth
A470

A489
Newtown A489
A487
1 POWYS
Borth
37 A470

Aberystwyth
2 Llanidiloes A483
A44

Llanilar
A470
A487 Knighton
Llanrhystud
A485 A488
Rhayader A44
CEREDIGION
B4577 Presteigne
Llandrindod
Llangeitho Tregaron Wells
B4337
A470
roilyn
4 A483 A44

Llwynygroes Pont Llanio

A482
A485 Builth Wells
A4112
5 Lampeter A470
26b A483

26a 36
Llanybydder A482
Hay-on-Wye
B4337
POWYS
85 B4302 A40
Llandovery 35 A470
HENSHIRE Llanwrda
34 Brecon
Trecastle
32 33 A40
A40 Llandeilo

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A48 31 Ammanford
A465

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 19 Malthouse Antiques Centre
Back Lane, Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 7AR
Wales’ largest Antique Centre, situated in the heart of Pembrokeshire’s bustling market
town of Narbeth. 22 Showrooms, brimming full of antique oak & pine country furniture.
Oriental rugs, Persian carpets, china & ceramics. Oil paintings & watercolours. Jewellery,
gems & collectables. Fireplaces & surrounds, garden & architectural statuary. Well worth a
visit for trade & public alike. Ample parking nearby & a nationwide delivery service.
Paul Griffiths 01834 860303
Open 10.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Saturday

20 Old Saddlery Antiques

Main Road, Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire SA66 7TF
A small showroom of mainly 18th, 19th & 20th century mahogany & walnut
furniture. Our workshops are on the premises, offering a comprehensive
furniture restoration service, specialising in French polishing.
Spencer & Sian Jeremiah 01437 563848
info@theoldsaddleryantiques.co.uk www.theoldsaddleryantiques.co.uk
Open: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm
Times may vary, so a telephone call is advisable.
Happy to open by appointment

21 Roebuck Antiques
Caenant, Trelech, Carmarthen,
Carmarthenshire, SA33 6RP
Antique Metalware dealer specialising
in British pewter from the seventeenth
century to the Victorian period
Kathryn Wilson 01239 698402
kathryncaenant@aol.com
By appointment only or you can see us at Towy
Antique Fairs Carmarthen Showground

22 Ash ‘n’ Glass

Station Road, Crymych,
Pembrokeshire SA41 3RL
Next to the Village Hall – opposite the
Post Office, village centre.
General cross section of Furniture & smalls. Social
history items, vintage advertising & related items.
Cameron Bennett 07974 935712
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10.00am to
5.00pm. Some Wednesdays.
23 Newcastle Emlyn Antiques Centre
New Road, Newcastle Emlyn, Dyfed SA38 9BA
Opposite the mart car park

20 Dealers under one roof. Pine, oak, mahogany and painted furniture from all periods. Retro
and antique ceramics, glass and furnishing items. Guitars, acoustic and electric, clothing,
textiles and vintage accessories. Jewellery, pictures, prints and books. Kitchen and garden
curiosities. Poole and Honiton pottery. A great browsing experience; new stock weekly. Buying
furniture old and new, gold and silver, coins and other collectables. House clearances.
Steve Furness 01239 712991 & 07877 060673
Open 10.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Saturday. Most Sundays except in winter.

24 Design in Mind Antiques

Market Hall, Newcastle Emlyn.
(Under the Clock Tower).
A small town centre outlet with, hopefully, something for everyone.
Interior Design: Antique and later furniture, Decorative Items, Paintings/Prints and Curios.
Collectables: Pottery, China, Treen, Bygones etc. Add to your collection or ideal for gifts or souvenirs.
Books: A selection of modern second hand books.
All at competitive prices. Browsers Welcome.
Andy Wallond 07969 106342
Open normal shop hours.
Also by request if convenient.

25 Vale Traditional Chairs

6 Lincoln Street, Llandysul, Ceredigion SA44 4BJ
In the centre of Llandysul, next door to the Post Office.
In the 25 years since completing my upholstery apprenticeship – in the Bath antiques
scene – I have specialised in the re-upholstery of 18th, 19th, & early 20th century chairs
& sofas, to the highest standard. If you are looking for quality hand crafted seating with a
difference, visit our workshop & small showroom, where you will find upholstered furniture
for sale, a wide range of interesting fabrics, unusual textiles & a warm welcome.
Hilary Vale 01559 362385 & 07814 408153
hilary@lincolnst.fsnet.co.uk
Monday, Tuesday & Friday 10am to 5.30pm, Wednesday & Saturday 10am to 1.00pm. Closed on Thursday.
Out of hours appointments available – phone for details
26 The Jen Jones Welsh Quilt Centre
The Old Town Hall, High Street, lampeter, SA48 7BH
Unsung Heritage: The Quilts Of Wales
Opening March 6th 2010
Tuesday – Saturday 11.00am to 4.30pm
The Welsh Flannel geometric patchworks were the focus
of the inaugural exhibition at The Jen Jones Welsh Quilt
Centre. We are thrilled that, at last these wonderful artifacts
have become universally recognised. Our new exhibition we
hope will be a further revelation in terms of the enormous
spectrum within the Welsh quilting tradition. We will feature
the fiery reds including red paisleys and paisley shawl quilts.
Alongside these will hang the contrasting and diverse cotton
patchworks and wholecloths that represent a major portion
of the output during the 19th and early 20th century.
01570 422088 & 01570 480610
quilts@jen-jones.com www.jen-jones.com

Also visit Jen Jones Quilts

Pontbrendu, Llanybydder, Ceredigion SA40 9UJ
On the Highmead Road off the B4338
Jen Jones 01570 480610
Open all year. Daily 10.00am to 6.00pm. Sundays by appointment, advisable to ’phone.

27 The Mount Antiques Centre and Gallery

1 & 2 The Mount, Castle Hill, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire SA31 1JT
Next to the entrance to County Hall. New access at Lickleys, 16 Queen Street.
The Mount Antiques centre can be described as an Aladdin’s Cave, & veritable cornucopia of
delights. Set out on 3 floors encompassing a delightful courtyard you will find treasures to surpass
all tastes. Fireplaces from the Victorian to the Edwardian period. Blankets from Wales & rugs from
the East. Pine cottage furniture. Welsh oak furniture. Mahogany furniture. Ewenny, Claypits, Swansea
& Llanelly pottery. Retro furniture. Sporting programmes and second hand- books. Professional
framing service LOCAL NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES (www.a2cdeliveries.com)
Sandra Lickley 01267 220005 & 07855 459572
www.mountantiques.co.uk
Centre is open 7 days Mon to Sat 10.00 - 5.00 (4.00 on Thurs) and Sun & Bank Holidays 11.00am to 3.00pm.
For more information contact Blonde Paul at the centre 01267 220005 or 24 hrs on 07855459572

28 Merlin Antiques
Unit 61 Carmarthen Market Carmarthen SA31 1QY
We are one of 4 stalls on Carmarthen Main Market. Opposite Marks and Spencers. Unit 61 next to the cheese stall!
“Every day is an Antique Fair on Carmarthen Market”
We have a stall selling small antiques, postcards and collectables.
We also buy postcards , silver and silver plate.
Jackie R Perry 07989 148726 mikedolcoed@hotmail.com
Open Tuesday - Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm
29 Peter Francis Auctioneers
Towyside Salerooms, Old Station Road, Carmarthen SA31 1JN

Furnishing & Collectors Sales for 2010:

• 7th April • 21st April • 5th May • 9th June • 23rd June • 7th July • 11th August
• 8th September • 6th October • 20th October • 3rd November • 1st December • 15th December
Viewing 2.00pm - 5.00pm afternoon prior to sale and from 8.30am - 9.45am day of sale.
Catalogued Antiques and Fine Art Sales 2010:
• 30th March • 18th May • 20th July • 21st September • 16th November
Viewing Sunday and Monday afternoons prior. Admission by illustrated Catalogue £5
The Welsh Motoring Auction at the United Counties Showground 2010:
• 5th June
Full internet exposure and e-mail early listing.
01267 233456 & Fax 01267 233458
enquiries@peterfrancis.co.uk www.peterfrancis.co.uk

30 Tim Bowen Antiques

Ivy House, Ferryside, Carmarthenshire SA17 5SS
Gallery opposite Ivy House, Ferryside, Carmarthenshire
Antique Welsh Oak, country & original painted furniture, including dressers, presses, tables & side
tables. Longcase clocks. Spongeware & country pottery, treen, metalware, samplers & Folk Art.
Member of LAPADA, the Association of Art & Antique Dealers
Tim and Betsan Bowen 01267 267122 & 07967 728515
info@timbowenantiques.co.uk
www.timbowenantiques.co.uk
Gallery open Friday & Saturday 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Other times by appointment.

31 Sage Antiques
38 College Street Ammanford
Carmarthenshire SA18 3AF
Opposite the old police station site
A wide selection of antique and quality used furniture.
We specialise in hand stripping and painting of
furniture and also provide a full restoration service.
Stan and Irene Davies
01269 596007 & 01269 591958 & 07971 635060
stansrd@aol.com
Telephone before travelling
32 James Ash Antiques
The Warehouse, Station Road, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 6NG
Showrooms of quality Welsh, English & European antique and later furniture & accessories, in
oak, mahogany, walnut & other fine timbers. Welsh longcase clocks a speciality. 20-30 longcase
clocks and other clocks in stock. Dealing with the trade for over 30 years, and open to the public.
James & Patricia Ash
01558 823726 & 01558 822130 & 07785 952333
ashjm@aol.com
Open 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday. Often open & available at other times if you ‘phone first.

33 The Works Antique Centre

Station Road, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 6NH
Easy access & ample parking, & a free tea or coffee, makes this a pleasant visit.
Situated on the edge of town with over 60 dealers offering a huge variety of antiques & collectables
in 5,000 sq. ft. With constantly changing stock it is ideal for trade & public. Furniture, china, jewellery,
kitchenalia, books, rugs, treen are all represented, & there is a warm & helpful welcome to all.
John Storey & Steve Watts 01558 823964
theworks@storeyj.clara.co.uk www.works-antiques.co.uk
Open 10.00am to 6.00pm. Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm Sunday. Closed Monday.

34 T & C Nelson Antiques

14 Lion Street, Brecon, Powys LD3 7HY
A varied stock of antique China Glass & Porcelain. Quality Oak & Mahogany furniture.
Country furniture in Pine & other woods. Gold bought and sold, including scrap.
Tim Nelson
01874 625821 & 07971 005723
timothysnelson@hotmail.com
Open: Monday to Saturday, 10.00am to 4.30pm.

35 Beacons Antiques
2 The Bulwark, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7LB
Specialising in Welsh Country Furniture.
Quality antiques bought and sold.
Graham and Sue Thomas
01874 623883 & 07971 016356
susthom217@aol.com

Paul Williams Web and Photography Services

I design web and blogging pages for small amd medium sized businesses
and voluntary organisations. Simple, elegant and inexpensive, my designs
will ensure your online presence is distinctive and accessible. I can help you
achieve a durable and search friendly web presence with the ability to manage
your own online content. Also I provide inexpensive photography services
for events, web pages and for individuals and their families. Visit my pages at
www.myceredigion.co.uk or telephone 01239 615866 or 07790438157.
36 The Great English Outdoors
Mortimer House, 19 Castle Street, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5DF
Since 1979, Athene English has showcased craftsmanship from Britain and
overseas alongside her own fine leatherwork. Her experienced but eclectic
craftsman’s eye seeks simplicity and ingenuity in design, authenticity
of materials and excellence in workmanship. This is a shop with a soul,
most of our products are sourced locally or in this country, from ethical
traders and using natural ingredients or sustainable materials. We supply
Leather and Horn products, Welsh blankets, clothing, furniture, maps,
books, piscatoria, lotions and potions. We have something for even the
most demanding men, women, children and babies. Come and visit us.
Athene English 01497 821205
info@greatenglishoutdoors.co.uk www.greatenglish.co.uk
Opening times: Mon to Sat 10.00am to 5.00pm and Sun 11.00am to 4.00pm from May to Dec.
Please phone to check if you are making a long journey to see us.

37 Arcadia Antiques
6 Great Oak Street, Llanidloes, Powys SY18 6BN
Situated mid-way on the north side of the town’s main street – east of the Market Hall; the corner of
Great Oak & Bethel Streets. Street parking is often possible, or nearby at The Mount car-park.
Traditional shop premises displaying well presented antique and other furniture, together
with a wide range of the collectable, the decorative and the curious. The friendly and informed
staff offer a pleasant viewing experience with no obligation to purchase. Families most
welcome. A full repair and restoration service is offered by a time-served cabinet maker.
Local mid-Wales deliveries available. Private sales on commission may be arranged.
L.P. & R.A. Hallett 01686 412628 raharc@supanet.com
Open: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10.00am to 5.00pm; other times via appointment.

38 Helen Hallesy: Welsh Ceramics

Helen Hallesy is a native of Pontardawe in the Swansea
valley and has been trading from her shop in Swansea since 1984,
under the name of ‘Magpie Antiques’. Although the business dealt in
general antiques, Helen has a long-standing interest in Welsh ceramics,
and has published a number of books and articles on varying aspects of
the potteries in South Wales.
The shop is now closed, but Helen continues with her research and active
participation in her role as ceramic advisor to Swansea Museum services. She
is also a council member of the Royal Institution of South Wales. Titles of her
publications include the following: “THE GLAMORGAN POTTERY, SWANSEA
1814-38”, published 1995, “YNYSMEUDWY POTTERY”, an offprint from “Welsh
Ceramics in Context Part II”, published 2005, and “SWANSEA POTTERY
COLLECTORS’ EXHIBITION 2006”. She has also published a number of articles
for ‘Minerva’, journals of Swansea History. All of these titles are available to purchase by contacting her email address.
Helen is available for general enquiries, buying and selling, consultation and valuations; a ‘search and find’
service is also available to collectors looking for a specific item. Please email h.hallesy@sky.com

Although every care has been taken in preparing the information published herein, Wales Antiques
does not guarantee its accuracy. Wales Antiques cannot be held responsible for any errors or
omissions and accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage howsoever arising. If you
discover any errors or ommisions or have any other comments about this guide please contact
WALES ANTIQUES on 07790 438157 or by email to paul_williams@btinternet.com.
Derwen Fairs 2010
Welcome to Derwen Fairs – we
pride ourselves in providing high
quality china, jewellery, silver,
textiles and furniture, as well as
many smaller collectables
For all fairs: catering services
available, ample FREE car park-
ing and the atmosphere is relaxed
and friendly
Queen Elizabeth High School
formerly MARIDINUM SCHOOL
Johnstown, Carmarthen
NEW 2 DAY EASTER EVENT FOR 2010
Saturday 3rd April & Sunday 4th April
Saturday 31st July
Saturday 30th October
Open 9.30am to 4.30pm
Admission £2.50
Children Free
There will be no Craig Y Nos fair this year
but it will be back Whit Monday 2011
Sat Nav: SA31 3NT

Promoted by, and enquiries to, Brita Rogers, Derwen Antiques

01267 220260 or mobile 07790 293367
email: brita@brita.wanadoo.co.uk
www.derwenantiques.co.uk