Ending 10th Nov, 2024 19:00
Country Trust timed charity auction
Sold for £650
Mounted Police Bow Stables - London: Tour for up to x8 guests
Donated by: Bow Road Police Station
An opportunity for you and up to 7 guests to enjoy a behind the scenes tour, of the home of the Bow branch of The Metropolitan Police (The Met’s) Mounted Division, by a serving officer.
Bow stables are tucked behind the old Bow Road Police Station in London’s East End in a Grade II listed building, housing 10 horses and 12 officers.
Your guide will explain what makes a good police horse, how they are trained and the specific equipment they use. You will be introduced to each horse and be given an insight into their important role at events, such as football matches at Wembley and The Trooping of the Colour, where the Met’s Mounted Police Division are an essential part of the force.
This is a fascinating visit for people of all ages and backgrounds, where you will be made to feel welcome by the staff and horses alike (especially if you bring apples or carrots for their treats!)
Terms & Conditions:
- Maximum group up to x8 guests - minimum age 8 years
- Date to be mutually agreed x6 weeks in advance by the final bidder via The Country Trust
- Experience to be redeemed by 30 April 2025
- Subject to availability
- No dogs allowed on the visit
- Experience not to be resold or re-auctioned
- We are hosting this auction on behalf of The Country Trust - please contact Victoria Cable if you require further information about the individual lots.
At YOUR liability, we offer a fully tracked postage & packing service within mainland UK and across the globe for most items. We use APC Couriers and everything is sent 24 hour tracked and signed for. Our standard mainland UK charge is £20 for up to 3 lots, and £2.00 per lot thereafter, regardless of weight (max.30kg). Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland & the islands - £25 for up to 3 lots then £2.00 per lot thereafter Some exclusions apply for larger lots such as dinner services, please contact our offices for a quote with regards to larger or bulkier lots. Jewellery, watches, coins and high value small items will be sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery with maximum insurance of £2500.
Please note that this service is NOT insured, therefore if purchasers require further cover, then they must arrange this themselves. Alternatively we can send by Parcelforce 48 with insurance charged at £4 upto £500 cover, £8-£1000 cover, £12-£1500 and £20-£2500 cover. Lacy Scott & Knight accept no liability for items which are damaged or lost during postage, and cannot and will not assist in any claims unless insurance cover has been taken out. If you instruct your own courier packing is charged at £8 per parcel. Please give clear instructions when settling your account as to your shipping requirements so that we can process full payment and ship within 10 working days.
You can simply add your postage costs to your invoice amount by bank transfer or when paying online
Please note that Lacy Scott & Knight DO NOT accept any liability for loss or damage, however caused. For, fragile or high value items, we STRONGLY RECOMMEND contacting Mail Boxes Etc email info@mbechelmsford.uk or 01245 262527 or we can pack for an alternative courier (£8 per parcel). For larger items such as furniture Alban Shipping email info@albanshipping.co.uk or 01582 493099
For further postage queries or global quotes please contact postage@lsk.co.uk
Our calendar has a wide variety of auctions and entries are always invited.
We are open for drop-in valuations and consignments Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm and Saturday 9am-1pm.
Contact us by email or using the form below for a quick assessment or auction advice, or telephone our offices on 01284 748 625 to arrange a home visit.
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We can now also arrange UK-wide collections for boxed consignments weighing up to 30kg – just contact us with the item and address details, we’ll send a courier, and you can sit back and wait for the auction proceeds to arrive in your bank account.
