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Known
locally as, ‘Stow-on- the-Wold, where the wind blows
cold,’ after the 18th century rhyme, this is the highest
of the Cotswold towns; but have no fear for Stow offers
a warm welcome to all. A delightful town, it boasts one
of the highest concentrations of antiques outside of
London, with just the right mix of group shops (with at
least 30 dealers in each, guaranteed variety, and
sensible pricing), alongside 20th century specialists,
art galleries, and book shops. In addition, it is
renowned for quality hotels, B&Bs and tea shops found
around the market square.
Getting there: There are direct road links to the
M40, M5, M1 and M4 motorways. The town lies on the A429,
between Bristol (50 miles), Birmingham (45 miles), and
Oxford (30 miles).
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Parking: There are two main car parks in
Stow-on-the-Wold. The largest by far is The Fosseway, on
the eastern edge of the town, with 100 spaces, and it’s
free of charge. There is a smaller car park by the
Maugesbury Road but you have to pay for this one. There
are also free spaces in the Market Square but you’ll
have difficulty finding a space as a lot of people want
to park there. If you can’t find parking in these car
parks, there is also roadside parking in many places
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Sheep Street,
Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos,
GL51AA |
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Established since 1995, Durham
House offers over 2,000 square
feet, of four large showrooms.
There
is something new almost every
day, from chandeliers and art,
samplers, needlework and period
fabrics to Town and Country
Furniture, the list is endless.
Dealers are constantly on the
lookout for interesting and
quality items to meet all your
interior design needs.
Durham House is open from Monday
to Saturday 10am - 5pm & Sunday
11am - 5pm.
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Brewery Yard,
Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos,
GL54 1AA |
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Elegant and practical pieces of
Georgian and Regency ‘town’
furniture, complemented by
exquisite decorative works of
art, are imaginatively grouped
together in a contemporary
setting with an uncluttered
feel.
The whole effect is
enhanced by period and modern
lighting – and stunning flower
arrangements. Not surprisingly,
an interior design service is
available.
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The Square,
Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos,
GL54 1AB |
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Fine 18th and early 19th century
English furniture and decorated
period accessories, such as
bronze, ormolu, toleware,
silkwork and papier-mâché.
Roger Lamb places special
emphasis on smaller pieces of
period furniture, such as
occasional and games tables,
bookcases and pairs of lamp
bases all the things that
interior designers love.
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Beauport, Sheep Street,
Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos,
GL54 1AA |
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La Chaise Antique -
established for over 40 years -
specialises in period chairs,
upholstery, soft furnishings and
leather works.
Pictured
here, are typical examples of
items found within La Chaise.
This regency carved wood and
gilt gesso overmantel mirror,
with provenance from Tew Park,
Oxfordshire, sits beautifully
above this comfortable deep
seated leather Library chair by
Holland & Son, London.
The chair
has been covered in faded
coral/tan hide, has a walnut
frame, turned front legs and
original castors, finished in
close brass nails and double
piped border.
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