The British Antique Dealers' Association is the trade association for the leading antique dealers in Britain. Since its foundation in 1918 the BADA has set the standard for trading in the antiques business. Our expertly vetted membership adheres to a strict code of practice. Members are elected to the association for their high business standards and expertise. They adhere to a vigorously enforced code as laid down in the association's Bye-laws. After a thorough election procedure dealers continue to have their membership renewed and confirmed annually. BADA members pride themselves on their reputation for integrity, wide knowledge of their chosen field of specialisation and the high quality of their stock. It is for this reason that a member of the public can have confidence when buying from, or selling to, a member of the BADA. www.bada.org  
     
The golden chandelier symbol displayed in a window or at a fair, is the sign of membership of LAPADA, the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers. Since its inception in 1974, LAPADA's membership has grown to over 600 members making it the largest association of professional art and antiques dealers in the United Kingdom. Although the majority of its membership is UK based, LAPADA also currently has 50 members in 16 other countries. Membership is only open to those who meet the Association's requirements as to experience, quality of stock and knowledge of their subject. Between them, members cover virtually every discipline from antiquities to contemporary fine art. www.lapada.org  
     
 Over 250 of the world's most prestigious British and international galleries have been carefully selected to exhibit priceless works of art and antiques from their area of expertise. As a result, the Fair offers a rare opportunity to browse and buy from an unparalleled choice of antiques, important art and dazzling jewels. You are sure to be inspired by fine objects from 16th century Russian furniture to works by Picasso – all of outstanding quality. www.olympiaartsinternational.com  
     
The Winter Fine Art and Antiques Fair, Olympia was launched in 1991 and is the bastion of a traditional British Fine Art and Antiques event in the UK. It is ideally situated as the only event of this quality in the country, at this time of year. Over 230 fine art and antiques specialists will showcase a spectacular selection of vetted objects: ranging from fine furniture to maps; from books to prints and from early china to rare Old Master paintings. www.olympia-antiques.co.uk  
     

The aim of the Fair is to provide a suitable forum for antiques and fine art from all over the country to be presented before the cognoscenti of the North, who are renowned for their appreciation of the finer things in life! Harrogate is a centre of excellence for antiques in the North of England and, enhanced by its unique and elegant beauty, it is a natural setting for one of the most prestigious events of Antiques and Fine Art to be found outside London . www.harrogateantiquefair.com