Author Archives: Peter Davison
Eddie the Eagle’s magnum opus is back on the market
A work of art by Olympic athlete, TV presenter and plucky underdog Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards is back on the market a decade after first being auctioned for charity.
Legacy of remarkable gentlemen recalled at Lyday House
The legacy of two remarkable Cotswold gentlemen, who were born and died half a century apart, is associated with a fascinating group of houses in the Stroud Valleys, which has just come onto the market.
Louis of France and Nelson Mandela among the big names at art auction
A French prince and South Africa’s first black president were the subjects of interest at an auction of paintings in the Cotswolds last week. A portrait of the young Louis of France, ‘Le Grand Dauphin’ was bought for £26,000 – … Continue reading
Portrait of Le Grand Dauphin sparks international interest
A collection of 39 novels and biographies by Dick Francis Click image for hi-res version A portrait of the young Louis of France – Le Grand Dauphin – is attracting significant interest in the UK and across the Channel, prior to … Continue reading
Power to the people – cooperative business leaders hear from ethical traders in the utilities sector
“Despite what you hear, the co-operative movement is alive and well, and doing exciting things in areas you would not imagine.” That was the message from Co-operatives West Midlands chairman Nick Matthews at the organisation’s annual networking lunch in the … Continue reading
Bravery Scotch romps home in the fifth at Siddington
London barrister Barnaby Shaw enjoyed the taste of success twice at Saturday’s Siddington Point-to-Point, picking up the Bar Challenge Cup for owning the winner in the fifth race, and a crate of beer for riding Bravery Scotch to victory.
Political memorabilia suggests not much has changed in the art of electioneering in a century
With The Budget out of the way, the countdown to a General Election in 2015 has, say commentators, begun. And a collection of political memorabilia – which will go under the hammer in the Cotswolds – suggests not much has … Continue reading
Bidders jump at the chance of owning Mr Darcy’s sofa
A sofa believed to have belonged to the man who inspired the character of Mr Darcy in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has sold at a Cotswold auction for £2,300 – more than twice the auctioneer’s lower estimate. Delighted auctioneers … Continue reading
Pebley Beach takes a stand at the County Ground
When jubilant football fans jump to their feet at Swindon Town’s County Ground, they’ll do so in front of a 100m-wide hoarding promoting Pebley Beach. The hoarding, which spans the width of the Don Rogers Stand, is part of a … Continue reading