Bridget McConnel has been collecting and dealing in antiques, specialising in thimbles and sewing tools since 1980.

Bridget is also the author of three books, "The Collectors Guide to Thimbles", "The Story of the Thimble" and recently "The Story of Antique Needlework Tools", and president of the internationally famous "Thimble Society". More on the books...

Hello to any new collectors. If you browse through the web site, it will give you an idea of the selection to be found at the Thimble Society stand. Come and see us any Saturday morning in the famous Portobello antiques market, at no 147 Portobello Road. If you can't come in person, everything you see here [and more] is available by post.