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Retrovation
Dec 13, 20221 min read
A Visit from the Dark Destroyer
When Antiques Road Trip came to film at the Retrobarn.
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Dawn Diggines
Nov 23, 20221 min read
Unique Bathrooms
Using an antique piece in a contemporary interior can give an individual twist and make the room truly unique. We are always on the look...
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Dawn Diggines
Sep 26, 20221 min read
Gilty Pleasure
We look for fabulous details on the pieces we buy to indicate they are high quality and made by master craftsmen. One such detail is...
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Dawn Diggines
Sep 3, 20221 min read
No Need To Fret
We have had a long love affair with antique fret work mirrors. They were originally produced around the middle to end of the 1700s,...
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Steve Diggines
Jun 23, 20222 min read
Captured In Time
We recently found this stunning piece of hand made repousse art. Made from brass, it has a really wonderful level of detail. A rare piece...
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Steve Diggines
May 21, 20222 min read
Preservation by Retrovation
Restoration is to restore something back to its original condition, whereas preservation is to preserve something in its current state to...
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Dawn Diggines
May 6, 20221 min read
Talking Shop
We were delighted to be asked to be interviewed for the the 'Talking Shop' section in Homes and Antiques magazine. It is wonderful to...
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Dawn Diggines
Apr 11, 20222 min read
Keep Your Eyes Peeled
We have recently sourced a collection of antique eye baths or cups and love the history behind them. Eyecups were created in more...
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Dawn Diggines
Mar 14, 20221 min read
Conversion Conversation
Thomas Tomkison of London were one of the most renowned piano makers in London in the early 19th Century. Thomas Tomkison began his...
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Dawn Diggines
Feb 20, 20222 min read
Tactile Typewriters
We absolutely love typewriters here at Retrovation. Especially early examples with Japanned metal cases and gorgeous black or white glass...
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Dawn Diggines
Oct 29, 20212 min read
The Entrepreneurial Sankey Family
At Retrovation we love to buy pieces that are beautifully made and can be used in a modern interior. One maker that we think is a little...
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Dawn Diggines
Oct 11, 20212 min read
When Retrovation met Salvage Hunters
When a Salvage Hunter researcher stopped to say hello at one of our events who would have thought that Drew and Tee could come to visit...
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Dawn Diggines
Oct 8, 20212 min read
Retrovation and Sunshine Antiques move Salvage Sundays Forward
Salvage Sundays started with Drew Pritchard hosting Instagram lives on Sunday Evening at the start of lockdown in 2020 with the aim of...
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Retrovation
Sep 12, 20211 min read
Practice What We Preach
We are absolutely delighted to have our own home featured in the 63rd edition of Reclaim Magazine. We worked with interior stylist and...
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Dawn Diggines
Sep 4, 20212 min read
Birmingham's Brilliant Brass
Birmingham became one of the main centres for the trade and manufacturer of brass. Large profits were to be made from brass and the...
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Dawn Diggines
Aug 1, 20212 min read
The Adventure of Steam Ship Travel
The introduction of Steam power in the 19th Century revolutionised the shipping industry and made Britain a world leader in ship...
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Dawn Diggines
Jul 21, 20213 min read
Mahogany, A Dark Past
Mahogany is a straight-grained, reddish-brown timber and is a member of the Genus Swietenia which is indigenous to central America, west...
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Dawn Diggines
Jun 19, 20211 min read
Best Display Henley Decor Fair 2021 ...
It's always nice to set a goal and to achieve it. We didn't set out to win the best display award, but by teaming up with Phil from Phil...
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Retrovation
Jun 12, 20211 min read
Chiswick High Road Antiques Market Returns
After a wonderful first market last month, Chiswick High Road Antiques Market returns this Sunday 13th June. Retrovation will be back on...
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Dawn Diggines
Mar 22, 20211 min read
Drew Hands Over Salvage Sundays
Drew explained on his live why he started Salvage Sundays, how it has evolved and how he sees it moving forward as he moves on to his...
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