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The History of Engagement Rings

A defining piece of jewellery for millions of people, the engagement ring is a declaration of love, a promise for eternity. After 125 year...

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What is it, and how does it work?

At H&T, we offer a wide variety of financial services — including travel money for when you're making planned trips abroad. But did you...

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125 years of H&T: The lives and partnership of Harvey & Thompson

Albert Embankment 1906; Copyright London Met Archives 91521 2022 marks a special year for H&T — it's the 125th anniversary of our busin...

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Pawnbroking history: Pawnbrokers over the past 100 years

Above: View of Deptford, Evelyn Street store, 1956. London Picture Archive ref: 59963 © London Metropolitan Archive (City of London). Whil...

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Western Union: What is it, and how does it work?

At H&T, we offer a wide variety of financial services — including travel money for when you're making planned trips abroad. Bu...

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Wedding Rings

When did wedding rings start? The earliest reference to engagement rings is the papyrus ring. Where there is love, there is always a cheap,...

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H1 2019 Complaints Publication Report

Firm name: Harvey and Thompson Limited Group: H & T Group PLC Other firms included in this report (if any): None Period covered in thi...

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How does Online Pawnbroking work?

Pawn loans are an easy and fast way for you to raise cash No credit check or proof of income needed. You can borrow the value of your item...

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Birthstones Guide

Each month of the year correlates to a specific birthstone. It is believed that the origins of birthstones date back to the Breastplate of ...

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Can I get a business loan with bad credit?

Are you looking to start up a new business venture? Do you want to expand your SME beyond its current size? If the answer is yes, investmen...

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Financial Jargon Buster

The Money Advice Service carried out a study in 2014 which found that failure to understand financial jargon costs the average person £428 ...

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Get Your Christmas Finances in Order & FREE Budget Planner

The season to be jolly is fast approaching, and it won’t be long until we’re counting down the days until Christmas is here. But decking th...

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How your date of birth can help you buy meaningful jewellery?

Your date of birth plays an important role in your life. Scientific studies have suggested that it can affect everything from your career t...

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How to declutter and make money?

Unless you live a very minimalist lifestyle, you’ve probably experienced the problem of having too much stuff lying around your home at som...

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How to save for a wedding?

Getting married isn’t cheap. In fact, the average UK wedding costs a whopping £30,111 according to Brides Magazine. While there’s nothing w...

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H&T's list of relevant resources

National Pawnbrokers Association http://www.thenpa.com/ Key facts about pawnbroking http://www.thenpa.com/press-and-media/keyfacts.asp Fina...

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Scrap gold prices UK: How much is my gold worth today

If you've got unwanted gold or broken jewellery lying around, it's a great opportunity to make some cash. However, it can be hard to kn...

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Small Business Finance

When it comes to raising funds for your business, it can pay to look beyond traditional financing routes such as bank loans and overdrafts....

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The difference between secured and unsecured loans

If you're looking to replace a broken washing machine, buy a new car, or do anything else that requires money you don't have to hand, you m...

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Pawn Shops in London

We've been serving the London area for over 100 years, and our friendly and discreet staff are ready to help you find the right financial s...

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Loans with a smile

When most people think about taking out a loan, they probably think of their bank, but another lender is growing in popularity…. Covid-19 h...

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How to create and stick to a budget?

Being able to create a monthly budget and stick to it can help you enjoy a better quality of life. Doing so will help you manage your money...

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What are Pawn Shop Loans?

Pawn loans are just one of the many financial services that we offer and they continue to be popular with both new and returning customers ...

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What is a Good Credit Score and How Can You Improve Yours?

Lenders will consider the strength of your credit score whenever you apply for a loan, mortgage, or credit card. So, to reduce the risk of ...

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