Bargain Hunt star returning to The Barlow in Edgworth

Irita Marriott <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Irita Marriott (Image: Supplied)
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An antiques expert is returning to Edgworth this month to hand out advice on people's memorabilia.

Irita Marriott, from the BBC's Bargain Hunt, is returning to The Barlow for the fourth time, after she cancelled filming to come last time as she likes it that much, John Marriott from the institute said.

She'll be in the village on Sunday, September 28.

"We never asked her she just volunteered to come," John added.

"Yes I'm very excited everybody is.

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"A lot of people are interested in attending, we'll have notices up around the village.

"It's the fourth time she's been, and she really enjoys visiting us.

The Barlow"She's excellent, everybody says how warm and lovely she is."

Locals can head down to The Barlow on the day and receive an opinion from the well-esteemed expert.

If people do not wish to auction their valuables there is no pressure, but if individuals do wish to make some cash, then Irita can sell goods through her own auction.

John did stress that people are not allowed to bring any big furniture (sofas etc), and goods such as pottery and jewellery would fit the occasion best.

On another visit from the TV star, a person's Chinese vase was valued at around the £1,000 mark.

The Barlow originally opened on October 30, 1909, a result of a private benefaction, and dedicated to the memory of James and Alice Barlow by their children, most notably Sir Thomas Barlow, who opened the doors at the ceremony with his family.

The premises has a wedding venue, gym, offices to rent, plus plenty of other purposes.

 

 

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