The Gavel and The Gabble is a podcast hosted by Harry and Simon who, together, are lucky enough to run two provincial Auction Houses in Windsor, Berkshire and Seaton, Devon. Now we know there are lots of TV shows about buying and selling antiques and collectables but we thought followers of this podcast would like to hear about what goes on behind the scenes of an actual working auction house as we go about our daily business, the characters we meet, the things we find, and the things we wished we had never found. Famed for our slightly different auctioneering style, constant chatting on the rostrum, awful jokes. Stick with us as we bunk off to record anecdotes, interview others in the industry and basically gabble on.
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Harry and Simon relive Trunks Across the Thames, a charity auction that raised £240,000 for Thames Hospice. From a surprise £20,000 Lando Norris signed elephant to Jess stealing the show, they share how the team, bidders, and room’s energy made it an unforgettable night and why supporting hospice care matters.
CONTACT
mailto:thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com (mailto:thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com)
Linktree
YouTube / @thegavelandthegabble
Instagram @thegavelandthegabble
Twitter @GavelandGabble
TikTok @laughingauctioneer
http://www.windsorauctions.co.uk (http://www.windsorauctions.co.uk/)
http://www.lymebayauctions.co.uk (http://www.lymebayauctions.co.uk/)
ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Gavel and The Gabble is a podcast hosted by Harry and Simon who, together, are lucky enough to run two provincial Auction Houses in Windsor, Berkshire and Seaton, Devon.
Now we know there are lots of TV shows about buying and selling antiques and collectables but we thought followers of this podcast would like to hear about what goes on behind the scenes of an actual working auction house as we go about our daily business, the characters we meet, the things we find, and the things we wished we had never found.
Famed for our slightly different auctioneering style, constant chatting on the rostrum, awful jokes. Stick with us as we bunk off to record anecdotes, interview others in the industry and basically gabble on. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating.
Music from Lemonmusicstudio
Production by David Burd
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
14 Oct 2026
Why Auctioneers Skip Lunch
A charity auction, a gold racing trophy and a funeral-day house clearance call. Just another day in the auction world! Harry and Simon share funny, surprising stories from valuation days, talk antiques and auction-house chaos, and preview a special fundraiser for Thames Hospice. Expect great finds, unexpected twists and plenty of lively banter.
CONTACT
mailto:thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com (mailto:thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com)
Linktree
YouTube / @thegavelandthegabble
Instagram @thegavelandthegabble
Twitter @GavelandGabble
TikTok @laughingauctioneer
http://www.windsorauctions.co.uk (http://www.windsorauctions.co.uk/)
http://www.lymebayauctions.co.uk (http://www.lymebayauctions.co.uk/)
ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Gavel and The Gabble is a podcast hosted by Harry and Simon who, together, are lucky enough to run two provincial Auction Houses in Windsor, Berkshire and Seaton, Devon.
Now we know there are lots of TV shows about buying and selling antiques and collectables but we thought followers of this podcast would like to hear about what goes on behind the scenes of an actual working auction house as we go about our daily business, the characters we meet, the things we find, and the things we wished we had never found.
Famed for our slightly different auctioneering style, constant chatting on the rostrum, awful jokes. Stick with us as we bunk off to record anecdotes, interview others in the industry and basically gabble on. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating.
Music from Lemonmusicstudio
Production by David Burd
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
6 Oct 2026
Does It All Just Go To Landfill?
It depends who’s there on the day.... or does It anymore. Join us as we dive into the world of auctions and the impact of AI on the industry! In this episode, we discuss the challenges of internet connectivity for online auction houses, the fly tipping problem, and the surprising advice from a local butcher that saved the day. Subscribe for weekly insights into the auction world and more!
Key takeaways:
The importance of timely communication with auction houses when challenging items.
How AI can sometimes lead to more confusion than solutions.
The role of local businesses in providing practical advice.
The evolving landscape of auctions in a tech-driven world.
CONTACT
mailto:thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com (mailto:thegavelandthegabble@gmail.com)
Linktree
YouTube / @thegavelandthegabble
Instagram @thegavelandthegabble
Twitter @GavelandGabble
TikTok @laughingauctioneer
http://www.windsorauctions.co.uk (http://www.windsorauctions.co.uk/)
http://www.lymebayauctions.co.uk (http://www.lymebayauctions.co.uk/)
ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Gavel and The Gabble is a podcast hosted by Harry and Simon who, together, are lucky enough to run two provincial Auction Houses in Windsor, Berkshire and Seaton, Devon.
Now we know there are lots of TV shows about buying and selling antiques and collectables but we thought followers of this podcast would like to hear about what goes on behind the scenes of an actual working auction house as we go about our daily business, the characters we meet, the things we find, and the things we wished we had never found.
Famed for our slightly different auctioneering style, constant chatting on the rostrum, awful jokes. Stick with us as we bunk off to record anecdotes, interview others in the industry and basically gabble on. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating.
Music from Lemonmusicstudio
Production by David Burd
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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James Braxton
Kayleigh Davies
Anya Noakes
Jonnie Noakes
Neil Lanham
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
17 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100
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