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Sherborne, located on the Dorset and Somerset border, is
steeped with history and can certainly be described as
one of the most beautiful towns in England, its
magnificent abbey and castles, dominating the landscape.
The shop windows offer the promise of both traditional
and contemporary living with room settings of period
sofas and armchairs in wonderful contemporary fabrics to
fabulous, high end, 20th century design classics, whilst
contemporary artworks bring a refreshingly
unconventional feel to the town.
Getting there: Sherborne is 20 miles north of
Dorchester on the A352, and 5 miles east of Yeovil on
the A30, adjoining one of the main veins of the west,
the A303.
Parking: There are plenty of paid-for parking spots
at the north and south ends of the town, neither further
than a few minutes' walk from the centre. Access to the
main Cheap Street, is limited to foot unless before 11am
or after 4pm, when cars are allowed through.
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51
Cheap Street, Sherborne,
Dorset, DT9 3AX |
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This is a long-established
gallery in the centre of
Sherborne specialising in fine
19th and 20th century
watercolours and oil paintings.
There is always a large
collection on view, but twice
yearly exhibitions add many
new acquisitions. Illustrated
catalogues and/or email alerts
are available free of charge on
request. In addition the gallery
holds a very large collection of
antique prints, including
topography, militaria, sporting,
dogs, natural history and so
forth.
There is also a considerable
collection of fine and rare
antique maps from the 16th to
19th centuries.
Valuations,
purchasing, restoration and
bespoke picture framing go to
round off a comprehensive and
highly experienced gallery
service.
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The Old Stables, Trendle
Street, Sherborne,
Dorset, DT9 3NT |
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Edward Oliver has a well
established reputation for
selling interesting yet
functional pieces of furniture
as well as choice decorative
objects.
You’ll find an eclectic mixture
of 19th and 20th century
vintage, painted and modern
pieces as well as original
artwork by Edward himself.
If you are having trouble
locating a certain style or
piece of furniture Edward
regularly sources items for
customers.
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21
Cheap Street, Sherborne,
Dorset, DT9 3PU |
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For 10 years Phoenix have been
trading in Sherborne’s Cheap
Street.
They have built a reputation for
an unusual and interesting
stock, specialising in quality
period mirrors, farmhouse
tables, lighting, clocks, and
20th century furniture and
furnishings.
Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am -
5.30pm. Closed Wednesday – or by
appointment.
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The Old Glove Factory,
Bristol Rd, Sherborne,
Dorset, DT9 4HP |
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Formed at the turn of the
century by a team of dedicated
enthusiasts the Antiquexplorer
has a monthly circulation of
15,000 and is the leading
antiques magazine of the West
Country.
Emphasis is on qualitative
appreciation rather than market
value, and recent issues have
covered such diverse topics from
early English oak furniture to
toast racks.
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