This directory of shops, antiques centres and auction houses around the United Kingdom and Ireland is divided regionally. Within each region, the directory is divided by county, and then by town and name of dealer or auction house. Each entry gives a brief description of type of stock, any extra services offered, plus, if relevant, the major fairs attended. Entries for auction houses list the type of sales and frequency, plus information on viewing and catalogues. Contact details including email and web addresses are included where applicable throughout. An index of specialists shows where the leading experts are located. A calendar of over 1000 fairs allows the collector to plan trips around particular events. The directory of special services offers details on finding insurance valuers, repairers and restorers, packers and shippers.