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UNCOVERED: Hansons - Caught on Camera

Codebreaker Alan Turing’s scientific papers sell for ‘record’ £465,000

The archive of papers included a signed copy of Turing’s 1939 PhD dissertation Systems Of Logic Based On Ordinals.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

Monogrammed Queen Victoria bloomers to be auctioned

A pair of slipper shoes and another undergarment – being sold by a family based in Somerset – are also up for grabs at the Hansons sale.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Wise told Morecambe he wanted to split up comedy act in 1950, letter reveals

Items up for auction from Eric Morecambe’s family home show Ernie Wise had doubts about pair’s future

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

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Rare Stuffed Kiwi Bird Sells For $4,580, Surpassing Estimate By 70 Times

Ancient taxidermy find in UK garage astonishes auctioneers, attracting worldwide bids.

Zenger · Jan 26, 2024

‘Humblest Christmas tree’ bought for 6p in 1920 sells for £3,400

Sparse 103-year-old tree was bought by the family of Dorothy Grant, who kept it until her death at 101

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023

Vintage Woolworths Tree Fetches Astonishing Price At Auction

World's humblest Christmas tree sells for over £3,400 after 103 years

Zenger · Dec 15, 2023

Napoleon’s Surrendered Warship Gangway Auctioned For $75,741

Historic timber from HMS Bellerophon, where Napoleon surrendered, to be sold at auction.

Zenger · Dec 4, 2023

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Sir Bobby Charlton’s 1966 World Cup semi-final England shirt to be auctioned

The top was worn by Sir Bobby as he scored a brace in England’s 2-1 victory over Portugal at Wembley.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Pocket watch ‘used by naval officer at Battle of Trafalgar’ set for auction

The secrets of the 235-year-old silver watch were revealed when it was taken for valuation at Hansons Auctioneers’ Derbyshire saleroom.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Uncorrected Harry Potter proof found at primary school sold in ‘fairytale’ auction

Rare copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone featuring ‘JA Rowling’ typo sold to local museum in Oxfordshire

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

118-year-old teddy bear bought at car boot sale expected to sell for thousands

The bear, made in Germany in 1905, is said to be in ‘good condition for its age’.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Untouched Coronation Chocolates Found After 121 Years In Original Tin

Schoolgirl's treasured memento goes under the hammer, expected to fetch £100-£150.

Zenger · Jul 12, 2023

Coronation chocolates given to girl 121 years ago to go under the hammer

Nine-year-old Mary Ann Blackmore was given the treat at her school in Durham in 1902 to mark the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Sooty puppet brought home by TV stagehand dad to be sold at auction

Set builder Brian Isaacs got the puppet from The Sooty Show as a gift for his son.

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023

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Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023

Bargain Hunt star stunned as scuffed table hidden away in tiny house rakes in six-figure sum

A Bargain Hunt star was stunned when they came across a rare scuffed table which was revealed to be worth a six-figure sum

Zenger · Jun 13, 2023

Elton John Superfan Selling Rare Memorabilia

Elton John superfan Deborah Williams, 64, looks to part with several rare artifacts from the music legend's long career.

Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2023

King Charles' touching childhood drawings of 'Mummy' set to fetch up to £10k at auction

A set of drawings by a five-year-old King Charles depicting the late Queen in a tiara and Prince Philip in a smart dinner suit are among a haul of royal memorabilia set to go under the hammer

Wales Online · May 19, 2023

Chipped cup made for Titanic and left on cluttered shelf sells for £3,200

The cup, which is missing its saucer, was made for first-class passengers

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Nottingham Post · Apr 13, 2023

Nottingham grandad's collection of 550 alarm clocks could earn him thousands

He has spent more than three decades buying hundreds of quirky clocks

Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023

Sons are bowled over as late mother's crockery turns out to be Ming china worth £100k

The owner of the kitchenware, who had no idea of their true value, was given them by a man she used to help around the house and when she died her relatives planned to donate them to charity

Manchester Evening News · Apr 4, 2023

Box of old pots thought to be worth £30 sells for £100,000 at auction

"I’d been clearing mum’s house and had considered taking the pots to a charity shop"

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023

Handwritten letter from King Charles found by 'gobsmacked' couple sells for £7k

The handwritten letter, on Buckingham Palace notepaper and dated March 15, 1955, reads: "Dear Granny, I am sorry that you are ill. I hope you will be better soon."

Nottingham Post · Feb 21, 2023

Bargain Hunt star set to hold free auction valuation event in Nottingham

There is strong demand for Asian works of art, Chinese ceramics, jewellery, silver and watches, vintage toys, coins, medals and militaria

Birmingham Post · Jan 24, 2023

Derbyshire auctioneers to sell off shirt made for Pele’s last Brazil international game

Pelé – who was in the 1958, 62 and 70 World Cups winning teams – died on December 28

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Shirt made for Pele’s last Brazil appearance to be sold

The shirt was gifted to the team’s masseur and has been treasured for more than 50 years.

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