Oddities

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A Local Guide to Hunting Vintage Curiosities in London's Markets

A Local Guide to Hunting Vintage Curiosities in London's Markets

October 09, 2026 Oddities

A day-by-day guide to London's best markets and fairs for vintage oddities, plus practical haggling tactics, authenticity...

The Oddities of Mourning Jewellery: A Guide to Victorian Hairwork and Jet

The Oddities of Mourning Jewellery: A Guide to Victorian Hairwork and Jet

September 29, 2026 Oddities

Victorian mourning jewellery turns grief into craft: woven hair, Whitby jet and coded symbols. Here's how to read it, care for...

Victorian Curiosities Explained: 10 Odd Objects You Might Find in a UK Antique Shop

Victorian Curiosities Explained: 10 Odd Objects You Might Find in a UK Antique Shop

September 12, 2026 Oddities

Ten Victorian oddities — from moustache cups to glass eyes — explained, with what they were used for, how to spot repairs and...