Jonathan Philip "Jonty" Hearnden (born 1960 in Brentwood,

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) is an English antiques expert and television presenter. Though born in London Road, Brentwood (his parents owned a toy shop and a gentlemen's outfitters in

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until shortly after his birth), he was brought up in

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Education

Hearnden was educated at

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, an

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, near

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. Hearnden was diagnosed with

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at an early age.

Career

Jonty Hearnden began working with Bonhams Auctioneers

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in 1979 as a furniture cataloguer. His further career included management of Lots Road Galleries, an auction room in London. In 1990 he started as an antiques dealer through his business, Dorchester Antiques, in

Television appearances

, Hearnden has appeared on the following TV shows (all

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): *'' Antiques Roadshow'' *''20th Century Road Show'' *'' Going for a Song'' *''

Cash in the Attic ''Cash in the Attic'' is a British television programme that aired on BBC One from 4 November 2002 to 24 May 2012. The programme's tagline was ''The show that helps you find hidden treasures in your home, and then sells them for you at auction'' ...

'' *''Sun, Sea and Bargain Spotting'' *'' Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is'' *''

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Publications

* 2004 - Miller's Buyer's Guide: ''Late Georgian to Edwardian Furniture'' * 2007 - Miller's ''What's In Your Attic?: Discover Antique and Collectable Treasures in Your Home''

References

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1960 births Living people English television presenters Antiques experts English Buddhists Converts to Buddhism People from Brentwood, Essex People from South Oxfordshire District People educated at Shiplake College {{UK-tv-bio-stub