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Downham Market: Barry Hawkins Auction House
Heritage Open Day: Traditional family run Auction rooms Barry Hawkins, independent auctioneer and land agent, has a history rooted in a family firm which was established in 1850 and has
many fascinating documents relating to sales and auctions over the years, some of which will be on display. View the traditional style
auctioneers office - learn how to bid!!
The business still deals with farm sales and valuations as well as fortnightly general sales and if you look carefully you will see the original hay feeders in both Auction rooms which are often hidden behind modern furniture and bric a brac on sale day. The old stables line the courtyard on entry.
many fascinating documents relating to sales and auctions over the years, some of which will be on display. View the traditional style
auctioneers office - learn how to bid!!
The business still deals with farm sales and valuations as well as fortnightly general sales and if you look carefully you will see the original hay feeders in both Auction rooms which are often hidden behind modern furniture and bric a brac on sale day. The old stables line the courtyard on entry.
Today
Barry L Hawkins, 15 Lynn Road, Downham Market, Norfolk PE38 9NL
Sun 21 Sep:10.00 - 4pm; Free Entry.
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