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Bamfords Auctioneers & Valuers Rising as a phoenix out of the ashes of Neales of Derby its core team have worked together for over 20 years.

Headed by one of the country's most recognised antiques faces, James Lewis, Bamfords is a family run business and since its formation in 2002 has grown in size and reputation. Based in the heart of the UK, with great road and rail links, Bamfords has rapidly overtaken competitors and grown into the position it is in today, one of Britain's great auction houses. Bamfords enjoy a comfortable position being the parent company to Neales of Nottingham, est. 1840, Richardson and Linnell, est. 1899 and Noel Wheatcroft. Bamfords employs over 30 members of staff, including auctioneers and world renowned specialists. The Bamfords team is not limited to the UK, links with firms in North America, Africa and Asia gives us a reach far beyond our location. Based in two very different Derbyshire locations our salerooms offer one thing in common, a great service and a fun antiques buying or selling experience. Our Derby auction house is only three turns from London, set alongside the A52, it offers three salerooms, nine departments and a coffee shop, all under one roof. Our Rowsley saleroom just outside Bakewell in the Peak District National Park is thought to be the only auction house located in an out of town shopping centre, with over 750 car parking spaces, on-site restaurant and shops, buying and selling at auction has never been easier or more pleasurable.

11/10/2026

The Toy, Juvenalia and Collectors Auction.

Tuesday from 10am.

11/10/2026

We are standing at the The Bakewell Rock Exchange (also known as the Bakewell Rock and Mineral Fair) this weekend. If you are in the Derbyshire area drop in and see us. It's a great day out for the whole family!

Bargain Hunt are at Bamfords! Join us tomorrow for the live auction featuring the famous blue and red teams. The auction...
06/10/2026

Bargain Hunt are at Bamfords! Join us tomorrow for the live auction featuring the famous blue and red teams. The auction starts at 10am. We look forward to seeing you there.

28/09/2026

We had a great time at the Derbyshire Life Home and Gift Show at the Central Co-op County Ground in Derby. We spoke to lots of people and made many new connections. We will see you again next year.

Today and tomorrow we are at the Derbyshire Life Home and Gift Show at the Central Co-op County Ground in Derby. Pop in ...
26/09/2026

Today and tomorrow we are at the Derbyshire Life Home and Gift Show at the Central Co-op County Ground in Derby. Pop in and see us for a free valuation or simply to say hello!

We are proud to announce that the Bamfords Oak, Country & the Vernacular Interior catalogue is now live. It will be taki...
19/08/2026

We are proud to announce that the Bamfords Oak, Country & the Vernacular Interior catalogue is now live. It will be taking place on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at our Derby branch. All details are on our website.

Please note that our usual valuation event at the Denby Pottery Village will not be going ahead tomorrow morning or on a...
03/04/2026

Please note that our usual valuation event at the Denby Pottery Village will not be going ahead tomorrow morning or on any other future date at this time.

Many of you will have seen the difficulties that Denby is facing. All of our thoughts at Bamfords are with all of our friends at Denby.

21/03/2026

Last week, James uncovered something unsettling...

We can't help but wonder... how many homes has this doll cursed?

Imagine walking into a working forge that could so easily be the setting from a Dickensian interior. Step back in time w...
16/03/2026

Imagine walking into a working forge that could so easily be the setting from a Dickensian interior. Step back in time with Bamfords Auctioneers & Valuers this Wednesday, 18th March, as they present a remarkable collection steeped in history—the contents of P. G. Evans Blacksmith’s Workshop, Bakewell.

This unique clearance offers collectors, craftspeople, and lovers of local heritage an extraordinary opportunity to own genuine pieces of Derbyshire’s rural past.

As the first 50 lots of the auction, the workshop’s contents include the heart and soul of the trade: the blacksmith’s anvil, a wide variety of traditional hand tools, and the many effects that furnished a working forge.

Each item tells a story—of master craftsmanship, community, and a way of life that shaped the local countryside for generations.

Whether you’re drawn by the romance of traditional metalwork or the durability of timeworn tools, this sale captures the spirit of a craft rarely seen today.

Bamfords invites enthusiasts and newcomers alike to attend, bid, and take part in this celebration of a lifetime of skill and of course, local heritage. Join us at Bamford on Tuesday 17th March to view the upcoming auction, sale commencing 10.30am on Wednesday, 18th March. Be among the first to view and bid on this evocative collection—where history’s hammer still rings true.

Imagine walking into a working forge that could so easily be the setting from a Dickensian interior. Step back in time with Bamfords Auctioneers & Valuers th...

Can You Guess Which Item Will Sell For The Most £?
01/02/2026

Can You Guess Which Item Will Sell For The Most £?

Spotting and valuing antiques isn't an exact science - and the final price they fetch at auction can be truly surprising. In this film, James has found five ...

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46 Nottingham Road
Derby
DE217NL

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Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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