Located on The Strand in the centre of this bustling Victorian seaside town, your children or grandchildren can safely make their way to the beach, whilst you take a few steps up the drive next to the National Westminster Bank, to where the picturesque 1835 auction house of James F Kendling & Partners is located.

Villa Hall hosts a monthly Antiques and Collectables auction sale on the second Saturday each calendar month.

The sales start at 10.30am and doors open from 9am for viewing. Viewing is also available the Friday before from 12 midday until 6pm.

Any specific enquiries are welcome at anytime, and the auctioneers can be contacted on their central number 01288 359484, which also serves their fine country homes property office.

The Auction page of the website hosts a selection of photos of forthcoming lots, and frequently an online catalogue can be downloaded.

The auctioneers handle sales of Fine Art and Antiques, ceramics and glass, silver, jewellery, classic cars and other vehicles, musical instruments, scientific instruments, clocks, watches, collections and collectables, vintage clothing, high quality contemporary furniture and effects along with some general items on occasions.

Senior partner and auctioneer James Kendling is well known, and one of the most experienced agents in the area.

Seen almost daily in and around the area, his unmistakable elderly green Jaguar is a familiar sight en-route to view property or goods.

James F Kendling & Partners are regular contributors to a wide variety of television and radio programmes.

" I only came in because I heard the laughter, and left with a chest of drawers and an emerald ring" - A ringing endorsement from a first time bidder at the monthly sale of James F Kendling & Partners.

But don't be fooled by levity, this saleroom commands some serious interest worldwide, and makes some staggering sales 'under the hammer'.

Widely covered by the local press was a pair of 19th century ships cannons which recently sold after being discovered by the auctioneer on other business.

Against strong online, telephone and saleroom interest a figure double that of the estimate was achieved in the room.

Jewellery, silver, clocks and high quality furniture all thrive in this busy saleroom, all conducted most professionally and with pace and wit by JFK.

Other auction sales are often undertaken on site and frequently the firm handle the clearance of commercial equipment, furnishings and effects, total house clearances, plant and machinery.