Manchester

Two fairs in Birmingham are joined by new Greater Manchester event before another in Scotland

The prime minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham, is planning to move parts of Downing Street’s operation to Manchester in a move to devolve power out of London, and a push to the city where he was formerly mayor (of Greater Manchester). One of the UK’s most visited shopping destinations for its many vintage shops, here are a few possible temptations in and around Manchester for Downing Street’s finest.

Key events for dealers in and collectors of antique and vintage textiles are the Textile Society’s two annual events: one in Manchester on Sunday, June 14, with 60 dealers and the other in London in October.

Here we focus on three events this summer of interest to textiles enthusiasts

Organiser of a series of shows says curation means traders are offering a wide range of items

Handmade quilts, jackets, shawls, cushions and bags from Rajasthan will be on offer at textiles fair

The Vintage Home Show runs in three locations including the atmospheric and restored Victoria Baths in Manchester

Textile Society’s annual fair is part of a drive to help fund ways of bringing in fresh talent to the field.

Dealer offers vintage and new design art after more than 30 years in family weaving company

Designed by Edward Pugin and built in 1872 for the Franciscan Order, the Gorton Monastery in Manchester is the Gothic Revivalist backdrop to Decorative Fairs Vintage@The Monastery.

As the vast majority of Georgian clockmakers signed their work, most regional brass-dial longcase clocks have a great sense of place.

Textile designer Lucienne Day (1917-2010) was honorary president of the Textile Society from 1992-2002 and in 1993 she created an award in her name for innovative textile design.