Marc Allum BA, FSA.
Marc Allum BA, FSA.
ART & ANTIQUES SPECIALIST
ART & ANTIQUES SPECIALIST
Marc Allum is a freelance art and antiques journalist, writer and broadcaster based in Wiltshire.
He has been a miscellaneous specialist on the BBC Antiques Roadshow since 1998 and has appeared on numerous television and radio programmes. Marc regularly writes for mainstream magazines and is an author, antiques consultant and lecturer.
Marc has his own unique style with interests ranging from pre-history to modern design and is a self-confessed collectaholic. He has a passion and reputation for divining the unusual; 'a desire to connect with history through the interpretation and pursuit of objects and their origins'.
Marc is an Ambassador and Sale Curator with Dore & Rees Auctioneers.
Arts Society Accredited Lecturer
Marc has lectured around the world for many societies and institutions, including in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Penang!
Please contact him for further details, tailored study days and events, either here at marc@marcallum.co.uk or through the Arts Society website. www.theartssociety.org
Some Official Arts Society Testimonials
The Chair - 2000 Years of Sitting Down
Excellent
Praise from members for presentational style, with enjoyable anecdotes.
Object Talk
Outstanding
The audience were astounded by Marc's ability to talk across a whole range of genres with highly engaging audience participation and a very personable attitude before and after the lecture. Some people thought that bringing objects would be difficult in a large theatre but Marc brought everything to life with both knowledge and humour too.
The Antiques Road Show - Behind the Scenes and 40 Years of Great Finds
Excellent
An immensely entertaining lecture,and was exactly what the lecture title stated, followed by an excellent Q and A session. Marc is a very amiable person who sets up an easy rapport with his audience , even over Zoom.
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