TAVISTOCK residents are being invited to delve into their attics and bring along their family heirlooms, household treasures and car boot bargains for inspection by the experts as the Antiques Roadshow prepares to come to town. Some of Britain?s leading antiques and fine arts specialists will be on hand to offer free advice and valuations to visitors to the pannier market on Wednesday, May 11 between 9.30am and 4.30pm. Michael Aspel, the programme?s presenter for the past five years, will be accompanying the Roadshow as it travels around Britain. He said: ?The Antiques Roadshow is literally a national treasure. It?s a detective story, a game show and a history lesson.? Series producer Simon Shaw said, on an average day at the roadshow, they see about 1500 people. ?On exceptional days we clock up many more and on these occasions our experts see several thousand items between them.? People with large pieces of furniture or other big items can send details and photographs of their objects to: Antiques Roadshow, BBC, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR or email them to [email protected]">[email protected] It may be possible to arrange to look at them in advance and organise transportation to the venue. Continuing a new strand started in last year?s series the Roadshow is looking for passionate collectors in the area. People who have unusual or out-of-the-ordinary collections are asked to contact Kate Thomas on 0117 974 7795 or email her on [email protected]">[email protected]
