Charles Hanson to open new auction saleroom in Roughton

Charles Hanson, known for his appearances on Bargain Hunt, Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip, will open a new branch of Hansons Auctioneers in the county. 

The saleroom will be located in The Rostrum, Jewellery and Fine Art Auctioneers at The Old Bakery in Thorpe Market Road, Roughton.  

The Rostrum, Jewellery and Fine Art Auctioneers (Image: The Rostrum/Hansons)It will be Mr Hanson's seventh UK saleroom since launching the first in his home county of Derbyshire in 2005.

“I have always had big ambitions and the rich landscape of Norfolk and East Anglia are part of them," he said. "I have cousins from Norfolk and as a child enjoyed holidays in the county.

"The opportunity to invest in The Old Bakery saleroom is one I couldn’t miss."

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The branch will have a pool of specialists offering clients expert advice and will also offer home visits, house clearance and downsizing.

Amanda Butler, head of operations, added: "Hansons has a rich database of thousands of registered bidders keen to buy and an in-house packing and postage service to ease the process. 

“By sourcing from Norfolk and selling to the world we hope to offer clients an exciting experience. 

The Rostrum, Jewellery and Fine Art Auctioneers (Image: The Rostrum/Hansons)"Charles Hanson, a man who’s spent his life leading salerooms to success, will guide The Rostrum every step of the way."

There will be valuation events every Friday in Roughton at The Rostrum Auction Room and in Norwich at The George Hotel.

Mr Hanson will be in attendance at both events on June 29. 

There will be further valuation events in Cromer on June 15 at the Vintage Shop and in Aylsham on June 30 at Aylsham Garden Centre.

The first auction at The Rostrum is scheduled for July 20.