One Wednesday afternoon, four paddles worth raising: period diamonds in Notting Hill, a teenage Morrissey’s handwriting in Berkshire, a barn’s worth of summer hay in Herefordshire, and a yard of used cars in Norfolk. Every sale below falls on 26 August 2026, and each one rewards a very different buyer. Here is what’s crossing the block, when, and how to get in on it.
- Antique to modern jewels at Elmwood’s, from 2:00 pm
- Original 1974–1979 Morrissey letters at Dawsons, from 3:00 pm
- 20 lots of hay, straw and forage maize at H J Pugh & Co, from 5:30 pm
- Modern used cars at Anglia Modern Car Auctions, from 6:00 pm
What’s in the Elmwood’s Fine Jewellery sale?
First off the mark is Elmwood’s, whose Fine Jewellery sale gathers antique, vintage and modern jewels in a single session. It’s the pick for anyone chasing period diamonds, coloured stones or signed designer pieces — and just as good for a trade dealer restocking or a first-timer after an engagement ring with genuine character instead of a high-street mark-up.
The strength of a mixed jewellery auction is breadth. Georgian and Victorian settings sit beside Art Deco geometry and contemporary work, so one paddle covers both hand-cut antique craftsmanship and wearable modern jewels. Jewellery is also a forgiving entry point: hallmarks and stone weights are usually catalogued, and viewing lets you try pieces on before you commit.
When and where: Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 2:00 pm BST, online and in person at 101 Talbot Road, Notting Hill, London. How to bid: register through the Elmwood’s Fine Jewellery listing, then bid live in the room or online via the catalogue. Ideal if you’re hunting a fine jewellery auction in London or browsing London auctioneers for antique rings.
Why do the Morrissey letters at Dawsons Auctioneers matter?
An hour on, the mood turns. Dawsons Auctioneers offers Before The Smiths: The Morrissey Letters — a rare archive of original letters written by Morrissey to a pen pal between 1974 and 1979, years before The Smiths existed.
For music and manuscript collectors, this is primary-source gold: a teenage Steven Patrick Morrissey in his own hand, from the years that formed him. Autograph letters written before fame carry a weight later signatures never match — personal, unguarded and genuinely scarce. Manchester-music devotees, literary autograph buyers and serious memorabilia collectors will all be watching, and archives like this rarely surface twice.
When and where: Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 3:00 pm BST, online and in person at Dawsons Auctioneers, Unit 8 Cordwallis Park, Berkshire. How to bid: view the full archive and register through the Morrissey Letters listing and its live catalogue. One for anyone searching Morrissey memorabilia or Berkshire auctioneers.
What’s on offer at the H J Pugh & Co Summer Forage Sale?
Late afternoon shifts to the working countryside. H J Pugh & Co runs its Summer Forage Sale of hay bales, straw bales and forage maize — a proper agricultural sale aimed at farmers, smallholders and livestock keepers stocking up before winter.
The 20 lots are scattered across several farms rather than gathered in one yard: lots 1 to 12 at Temple Court, Bosbury; lots 13 and 14 at Grain Farm, Linley Green, Suckley; lot 15 at Tadneys Farm, Kempsey; and lots 16 to 20 at Redcastle Farm, Bosbury. There’s good artic and trailer access with help to load, clearance runs to 16 October, and viewing is by appointment — cut and baled over summer, sold ready for the cold months.
When and where: Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 5:30 pm BST, held at Hazle Meadows Auction Centre, Ross Road, Ledbury HR8 2LP, Herefordshire. How to bid: live in the room or online — full lot locations are on the Hazle Meadows Summer Forage Sale listing. Worth a look if you want a hay auction in Ledbury or are comparing Herefordshire auctioneers.
How does the Anglia Modern Car Auctions sale work?
The day closes at 6:00 pm with Anglia Modern Car Auctions, a used-vehicle sale for buyers after their next runaround, a project or trade stock. It’s a practical evening auction — and one where the small print matters.
A £500 refundable deposit is required to bid, and the auctioneers note a refund can take two to three days to show in your account, so plan your funds. Read the important buyer’s premium information on the listing before the hammer falls; on cars, premiums and fees make a real difference to your final drive-away price. Motor dealers, budget-minded private buyers and anyone chasing a particular make will find this the most immediately useful of the four.
When and where: Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 6:00 pm BST, online and in person at The Cattle Market, Beveridge Way, Norfolk. How to bid: pay the £500 deposit and register through the Anglia Modern Car Auctions listing and live catalogue. Handy if you want to buy a used car at auction in Norfolk.
Ready to bid?
Four sales, four reasons to raise a paddle — diamonds, a slice of music history, winter forage and a set of wheels, all on one August day. Follow Elmwood’s, Dawsons Auctioneers, H J Pugh & Co and Anglia Modern Car Auctions on Auction Eagle to catch their next catalogues, and browse more upcoming UK auctions to find the sale that suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which auctions are on Wednesday 26 August 2026?
Four UK auctions: Elmwood's Fine Jewellery at 2:00 pm BST, Dawsons' Before The Smiths: The Morrissey Letters at 3:00 pm, H J Pugh & Co's Summer Forage Sale at 5:30 pm, and Anglia Modern Car Auctions at 6:00 pm.
When and where is the Elmwood's Fine Jewellery sale?
Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 2:00 pm BST, online and in person at 101 Talbot Road, Notting Hill, London. It features antique, vintage and modern jewels; register and bid through the Elmwood's listing on Auction Eagle.
What are the Morrissey letters at Dawsons Auctioneers?
A rare archive of original letters written by Morrissey to a pen pal between 1974 and 1979, before The Smiths formed. It sells on 26 August 2026 at 3:00 pm BST at Dawsons, Unit 8 Cordwallis Park, Berkshire, online and in person.
Where is the H J Pugh & Co Summer Forage Sale held?
At Hazle Meadows Auction Centre, Ross Road, Ledbury HR8 2LP, Herefordshire, on 26 August 2026 at 5:30 pm BST, with live and online bidding. The 20 lots of hay, straw and forage maize sit across several Herefordshire and Worcestershire farms; clearance is by 16 October.
How do I bid at Anglia Modern Car Auctions?
The sale is on 26 August 2026 at 6:00 pm BST at The Cattle Market, Beveridge Way, Norfolk, online and in person. A £500 refundable deposit is required to bid, and refunds can take two to three days to clear.
Is there a buyer's premium?
Yes — most auction houses add a buyer's premium on top of the hammer price. Anglia Modern Car Auctions asks buyers to review its important premium information before bidding, so check each sale's terms first.
