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The Gavel and The Gabble
Downsizing Tips and Insights
Harry and Simon discuss various aspects of auctions, downsizing, and estate management. They share personal updates, delve into the Trunks Across the Thames project, and explore the concept of Swedish death cleaning. This episode highlights the importance of planning for downsizing, the role of local auction houses, and real-life examples of how estate management can bring joy and clarity to families. The episode concludes with practical tips for effective decluttering and insights into upcoming events.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Gavel and The Gabble is a podcast hosted by Harry and Simon who, together, are lucky enough to run two provincial Auction Houses in Windsor, Berkshire and Seaton, Devon.
Now we know there are lots of TV shows about buying and selling antiques and collectables but we thought followers of this podcast would like to hear about what goes on behind the scenes of an actual working auction house as we go about our daily business, the characters we meet, the things we find, and the things we wished we had never found.
Famed for our slightly different auctioneering style, constant chatting on the rostrum, awful jokes. Stick with us as we bunk off to record anecdotes, interview others in the industry and basically gabble on. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating.
Music from Lemonmusicstudio
Production by David Burd
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