TV David Dickinson's county memories

Celebrity antiques expert David Dickinson said he had fond memories of coming to Shrewsbury to attend auctions before his television career took off.

Mr Dickinson, or The Duke, as he is fondly called by his fans, is known for his famous catchphrases - including "cheap as chips" - and first came to the public's attention as an antiques expert on This Morning.

The celebrity was in Shrewsbury at the weekend to film his show Dickinson's Real Deal for the second time, having appeared at the Sports Village in 2007 while filming for series two of his programme.

He has also visited Bridgnorth, Newport and Whitchurch during filming for the show in the past.

Mr Dickinson said: "We've had a very good time and have had quite a lot of people coming through the door.

"We haven't stopped since 8.30am. We've had a good turnout with a lot of goods for the show."

Mr Dickinson said he had visited the town before with Bargain Hunt as well as with Dickinson's Real Deal.

He said: "It's a very nice area. I used to come here to Halls which is a well-known saleroom.

"It's a nice part of the world.

"I'm a Cheshire man so this is one of the shorter journeys I get to do."

People travelled to the event from all over Shropshire with their treasured possessions.

Geoff Ogden, from Telford, said: "I've brought some family jewellery which I inherited. There's rings and a watch.

"They've valued them and they are going to be in the show."

Mr Ogden said: "They said they're worth £380 which is a surprise, they've been kicking around in a box for a while."

He added he was yet to decide whether to take the money or try his luck at auction.

However, Judith Sunley, from Lawley, was not so lucky.

She said: "I brought along some china which my grandad gave to my mum and dad which they gave to me.

"The valuer said it's not in fashion and it's worth £20.

"I'm disappointed because it's a lovely set."

She said her granddaughter Courtney Bates, nine, from Aqueduct, had been looking forward to getting on TV.

Admission to the public at the event at the Sports Village on Saturday was free.

The shows are due to be broadcast next year on ITV.

By Emma Kasprzak