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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

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Rare Potter pottery goes under hammer

Sometimes beautiful isn’t best, and current popularity is no guarantee of future success. Take, for instance, the Beatrix Potter miniatures range by Stoke-on-Trent pottery Beswick. Everyone wanted a Peter Rabbit, or a Benjamin Bunny, so they spawned like, well, rabbits. … Continue reading

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