A Technics amplifier tested for power in Darwen, a Guinness pub mirror, a pair of Laura Ashley curtains and a Hereford sleeper — all on the same afternoon’s calendar. Four salerooms open in sequence on Monday 17 August 2026: Southgate at 1pm, Shipley at 3pm, Hereford at 4pm and an online-only Lancashire marathon from 5pm. Three are broad general sales; the last is a named-lot catalogue that runs across two days. Here’s each house, what’s worth handling, and how to get bidding.
What’s in the Southgate Auction Rooms sale?
First off the mark is Southgate Auction Rooms with its Antiques, Fine Art & Chattels sale, a classic North London mixed-owner catalogue. Furniture, pictures, silver and household chattels come together, so a patient bidder can furnish a room or catch a single sleeper. Sales like this reward viewing in person — condition on antique furniture and the true tone of a painting rarely read properly from a phone screen.
It suits first-time bidders and trade dealers alike: lots span a wide price range and reserves tend to be sensible. If you’re after London auctioneers for everyday antiques and decorative pieces, start here.
- When and where: Monday 17 August 2026, 1:00pm (BST), 55 High Street, Southgate, London.
- Format: Online & in person.
- How to bid: register through the Antiques, Fine Art & Chattels listing, which links to the live catalogue for in-room or online bidding.
What’s coming up at Halfway Auctions in Shipley?
At 3:00pm the action moves north to Halfway Auctions in Shipley for its General Sale — Antiques, Collectables, Furniture, Household and New Stock. The running order lets you plan the afternoon: furniture and household items sell first, then antiques and collectables from lot 301 onwards. If collectables are your thing, you can time your bidding rather than sit through the whole book.
Viewing opens at 1pm on sale day, giving a two-hour window to handle the goods before you commit. Collection is straightforward — 10am–12pm and 1pm–5pm on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after, no appointment needed — which matters for buyers of bulky furniture. For anyone scouting West Yorkshire auctioneers for room-fillers and trade stock, this is a dependable hunting ground.
- When and where: Monday 17 August 2026, 3:00pm (BST), 107–108 Dockfield Road, Shipley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD17 7AR.
- Format: Online & in person; viewing from 1pm.
- How to bid: the Halfway Auctions general sale listing carries the live catalogue link for bidding in the room or online.
When and where is the Wye Valley Auctions sale?
An hour later, at 4:00pm prompt, Wye Valley Auctions in Hereford holds its General Auction Sale. Viewing runs on Monday from 9:00am to 4:00pm by appointment, then the sale starts sharp at four. Successful bidders collect the next day, Tuesday 18 August, by appointment between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Can’t reach Herefordshire? Postage is offered at the buyer’s risk through the house’s recommended shipper, which keeps distance bidders in the game.
The general-sale format is exactly what it says — a broad, single-session catalogue where household goods, antiques and collectables mix. Country dealers and Herefordshire locals watch it precisely because the odd good thing surfaces without fanfare. Book your viewing slot early if a lot catches your eye, as the appointment system means you can’t wander in unannounced.
- When and where: Monday 17 August 2026, 4:00pm (BST), 5J Ramsden Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6LR.
- Format: Online & in person; viewing by appointment.
- How to bid: the Wye Valley Auctions general sale listing links to the full catalogue for online or in-room bidding.
What can you buy at the Darwen Auctioneers online sale?
The day closes with the busiest book of the four: Darwen Auctioneers run a 2 Day General Auction across Monday and Tuesday, starting 5:00pm and online only. Commission is 20% + VAT on the hammer, with a minimum charge of £1 + VAT where a lot hammers under £6. That low floor is the appeal — it’s where bargain-hunters and resellers thrive.
Unlike the general catalogues above, the lots here are named, and they read like a magpie’s shelf. Hi-fi buyers will home in on the Technics SU-V300 New Class A integrated amplifier and the Onkyo TX-SR506 7.1 AV receiver (both tested for power), plus a set of Tannoy SFX home cinema speakers and a Fidelity HF45 portable record player with BSR autochanger. Motorsport and film fans get a framed Steve McQueen ‘Le Mans salute’ print by Nigel Snowdon, one of the great pit-lane images.
Breweriana collectors should note the vintage Johnnie Walker ‘Striding Man’ relief bar sign and a Guinness pub advertising mirror — proper pub-fit-out material. There’s militaria in a British War Department 20-litre steel jerry can by Valor, dated 1953, and decorator’s stock in the naturally shed reindeer antlers and several sets of Laura Ashley pencil-pleat curtains. Add a Buck Trail Vulture flatbow, a Husqvarna Prisma 940 sewing machine, an Xbox 360 console bundle and a pair of Lonsdale 15kg spinlock dumbbells, and the catalogue genuinely spans hobbies. Because it’s online only, read each lot’s condition notes and factor postage — starting at £10 + VAT — into your maximum bid.
- When and where: Monday 17 & Tuesday 18 August 2026, from 5:00pm (BST), The Old Co-Op Bakehouse, Borough Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2FT.
- Format: Online only; commission 20% + VAT on the hammer, £1 minimum.
- How to bid: the Darwen Auctioneers 2 Day General listing takes you to the live catalogue; browse more Lancashire auctioneers on the region hub.
How do you bid across all four sales?
Four sales, four counties, one Monday. Whether it’s chattels in Southgate, room-fillers in Shipley, a Hereford sleeper or a £1-start bargain in Darwen, register early and set your limits before the gavel falls. Each Auction Eagle listing links straight to the live catalogue, so you can bid online or in the room — follow these houses to keep the next find on your radar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UK auctions are on Monday 17 August 2026?
Four run back to back: Southgate Auction Rooms at 1pm (London), Halfway Auctions at 3pm (Shipley, West Yorkshire), Wye Valley Auctions at 4pm (Hereford, Herefordshire) and Darwen Auctioneers online from 5pm (Darwen, Lancashire).
When and where is the Halfway Auctions sale?
Monday 17 August 2026 at 3:00pm (BST), 107–108 Dockfield Road, Shipley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD17 7AR. Viewing opens at 1pm; furniture and household sell first, then antiques and collectables from lot 301.
How do I bid at Darwen Auctioneers?
Online only, via the live catalogue linked from the Auction Eagle listing. The sale runs across Monday and Tuesday from 5:00pm (BST). Register in advance and set your maximum bid before lots close.
Is there a buyer's premium at Darwen Auctioneers?
Yes. Commission is 20% + VAT on the hammer price of each lot, with a £1 + VAT minimum where a lot hammers below £6. VAT applies to the commission only. Postage starts at £10 + VAT.
What hi-fi is in the Darwen Auctioneers sale?
Named audio lots include a Technics SU-V300 Class A integrated amplifier, an Onkyo TX-SR506 7.1 AV receiver (tested for power), Tannoy SFX home cinema speakers and a Fidelity HF45 portable record player with BSR autochanger.
How do I view lots at Wye Valley Auctions?
By appointment on Monday 17 August, 9:00am–4:00pm, with the sale starting 4:00pm prompt in Hereford. Collection is Tuesday 18 August, 9:00am–5:00pm by appointment; postage is available at the buyer's risk.
