Quick Info
| Profession | Antique dealer, restorer and television presenter |
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| Nationality | British (Welsh) |
| Date of Birth | 24/06/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Conwy, Clwyd, Wales, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Drew Pritchard
Drew Pritchard was featured in coverage of his restoration of a Georgian townhouse in Bath's St James's Square, which he had described as the worst house he had ever bought. The project involved stripping the building while retaining original features and using historic techniques and salvaged materials.
Drew Pritchard hinted on Instagram, after a visit to the Treasure House Fair in London, that he may return to a more public profile and share his knowledge with a wider audience. The nature of any future project has not been announced.
Drew Pritchard opened Drew Pritchard Antiques in the Cotswold town of Tetbury, Gloucestershire, as a new base after leaving Salvage Hunters. The shop sits on Long Street alongside other antiques dealers.
Drew Pritchard's time on Salvage Hunters ended when the final episode of the 20th series aired, bringing his 14-year run on the Quest show to a close. Over that period he had filmed more than 240 episodes.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Andrew Thomas Pritchard |
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| Summary | Welsh antique dealer and architectural salvage specialist, best known as the presenter of the Salvage Hunters television series, which features him buying, restoring and reselling rare items across the United Kingdom. He stepped down from the show after its 20th series in 2025 and now runs an antiques business in the Cotswolds. |
Personal Life
| Base | North Wales (formerly); currently based in the Cotswolds and Bath |
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| Marital Status | Divorced from Rebecca Pritchard (divorced in 2017) |
Relationships & More
| Former Spouse | Rebecca Pritchard (divorced; she was also a cast member of Salvage Hunters) |
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Career
| Early Work | Began as a stained glass restorer and designer |
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| Independent Dealing | Became a sole antique dealer in 1993 |
| Television | Presenter of Salvage Hunters, which began in 2011 and has run across multiple series and spin-offs; he fronted the show for 14 years and over 240 episodes |
| Showroom | Former Conwy showroom, known as Fabulously British Salvage, closed in May 2022 |
| Other Activities | Participates in the Battersea Decorative & Textiles Fair; restored a Georgian townhouse in Bath, featured in the spin-off Salvage Hunters: Georgian House Restoration |
| Series Exit | Stepped down after the 20th series, with his final episode airing in September 2025 |
| Current Shop | Drew Pritchard Antiques, opened in Tetbury, Cotswolds, in late 2025 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Early training was in stained glass restoration and design before he moved into antiques dealing. | |
| 2. His interest in collecting and restoration is said to have come from his father, a former signwriter. | |
| 3. He has been nicknamed 'The Real Lovejoy' in media coverage. |
