Caroline Wheater

Caroline Wheater is a feature writer and editor whose work has been published in many national magazines and newspapers. She’s a longstanding freelance member of the H&A team and has written on everything from antique collections to grand period houses to the UK's top designer-makers. Her current focus is the endlessly fascinating world of auctions and antiques. Caroline is also a published author and among her books is Antique Furniture (Vivays Publishing). She lives and works from her Kent home, surrounded by apple orchards and beautiful old villages to explore. At weekends the garden always beckons; she also likes tramping through the countryside, visiting the Kent coast – Whitstable and Hastings, particularly the magnificent restored Hastings Pier, are favourite spots – and browsing antiques shops in places such as Brasted and Tenterden.

Recent articles by Caroline Wheater

Discover the forgotten women of the Arts and Crafts movement

May Morris, Mary Seton Watts, Margaret Macdonald… Well over a century ago, these pioneering women made a huge contribution to the Arts and Crafts movement, yet they were overshadowed by their male contemporaries. Now it’s their time to shine!
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48 hours in Maastricht

With its cobbled streets, stylish boutiques, grand squares and one of the world’s top antiques fairs, Maastricht in the Netherlands is well worth a visit. Discover how to spend a weekend in this exciting city, steeped in history and charm
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Meet Catherine Southon, star of BBC One's Bargain Hunt

Auctioneer and star of BBC One’s Bargain Hunt, Catherine Southon, shares her story on how she got into the world of antiques...
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A guide to British studio ceramics and pottery

Studio pottery by the biggest names of the 20th century is surprisingly affordable – and it’s a great way to start a dynamic new collection. Photographs Katya de Grunwald. Styling Sally Denning
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The enduring appeal of Imperial ceramics

With wealthy Chinese collectors buying back their heritage, the sky’s the limit for rare, top-quality and Imperial ceramics. We look at the simple, yet very special, brush washer that recently soared into the record books…
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Picnic baskets for summer 2023

Our edit of the prettiest vintage-inspired picnic baskets for lovers of al fresco dining
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What are Sailors’ Valentines?

Everything you need to know about these unusual seashell-covered mementos...
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