Lawrences’ bi-annual auction of books, maps, manuscripts and photographs in Crewkerne always comprises a vast assortment of lots and their recent sale had the added benefit of containing the principal contents of two fascinating libraries that boosted the auction total to one of the highest of recent years: Limington House, near Yeovil yielded 61 lots that made £29180 and Cefntilla Court in Monmouthshire yielded 95 lots that made just under £50000. Full story: Read more
OLD SPOON GETS ITS JUST DESERTS IN A WINTER’S TALE
An old spoon, thought by its Somerset owner to be worth under £100, served up a big surprise when it was sold at Lawrences in Crewkerne on January 19th. “It is a rare spoon dating from the reign of King Charles II,” says Lawrences’ specialist, Alex Butcher. “It was made in London in 1683 and is engraved with the legend `This Spoon was bought upon the Frozen Thames* January:28:1683/4` which makes all the difference to collectors.” Full story: Read more
Free parking in Chard, Crewkerne and Ilminster over the festive period
Festive cheer will be spread to shoppers in Chard, Crewkerne and Ilminster with the news that they will be able to park for free on the two Saturdays before Christmas. South Somerset District Council’s (SSDC) Area West Committee has agreed to fund free parking on Saturday 12 and 19 December to encourage shoppers to support our market towns in the festive season and rediscover what can be bought locally. Full story: Read more