Biblion is no ordinary bookshop, but a hub for all antiquarian book lovers. Strolling through the shop one can only admire the quantity of books containing the vast knowledge of previous generations, as well as the fine array of modern first editions that any avid collector would love to own.

 Alfies Antique Market continues its design-led evolution with two major new 20th Century spaces, designed by the RIBA award-winning Amin Taha Architects. The launch of the Vincenzo Cafferella Gallery, unrivalled in Italian vintage lighting and interiors, and the eagerly awaited arrival of Decoratum, an expansive showroom dedicated to designer pieces from the 1940s to 1970s, consolidates Alfies' position as one of the world's leading destinations for the very best in original mid-20th Century furniture and accessories. The beautifully lit, open plan floors are also perfect venues for the exhibitions that will be running for the entirety of the London Design Festival in September 2006, demonstrating the relationship between cutting-edge design and the market place.

10,000 years in the making, Irish Bog Oak is a historical ˜gem", and the perfect subject matter with which to acknowledge St Patrick's Day. This fossilised matter is coal in its first stage. Its natural and complex development process renders it hard as iron with a jet black finish, ideal for transforming into fine art pieces. Its attractive properties have made it popular with craftsmen and consumers for centuries.

Visitors to us aren't always looking for expensive antiques. They are mainly looking for yesteryear collectables and older solid furniture to replace laminated chipboard. Dealers respond to customers demands; Victorian and Edwardian pine chests and furniture are bought, restored and sold. If an item is sold we start looking for similar items and a trend is set.