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The Rise and Fall of the Antique

Travis Elborough charts the rise and fall of the antique, examining how, ultimately, the present always dictates which bits of yesteryear we deem worthy of collecting.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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1. The Good Old Days
Travis Elborough traces origins of the British antiques trade, involving suits of armour.
06 Aug 2018,15 mins
2. New for Olde
Travis Elborough focuses his antique trade history on William Randolph Hearst.
07 Aug 2018,14 mins
3. Post-war Portobello
Travis Elborough charts the rise and fall of the antique, focusing on the 1960s.
08 Aug 2018,14 mins
4. The Heritage Industry
Travis Elborough on the 80s rise in interest in antiques.
09 Aug 2018,14 mins
5. Retromania
Travis looks at the impact of the internet and the rise of "vintage" wares.
10 Aug 2018,14 mins