Eric Knowles

Birth Name:

Eric Knowles

Birth Place:

Nelson, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Became an Ambassador for the Prince's Trust, an organization that helps disadvantaged youth
Has contributed to such charities as Headway, FABLE, the New Mozart Orchestra and Wycombe Scanappeal
Was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
In the early 1970s, he worked as an engineer and for a firm of antique shippers
Started working at Bonham's in 1976 as a porter in the ceramics' department, working his way up to the head of the department in 1981
An antiques expert, his specialization lies in ceramics
Known for appearing on BBC television shows centered on antiques including "Antiques Roadshow" and "Antiques Master․"
Enjoys music from the 18th Century, jazz, 1960s music and Motown music
His articles have appeared in "BBC Homes and Antiques" magazine, "Home and Property" and "The Sunday Times' Home․"
Served as the D․J․ for a show that played northern soul

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