Pawnbroking traditions stretch across the millennia, often playing a bigger part in history than you may ever imagine.
Evident in China over 3,000 years ago, pawnbroking in the west dates back to the time of the Ancient Greeks and Romans, with the Roman Empire helping spread the practice across the rest of Europe.
Pawnbroking is once again back in favour as a serious alternative to borrowing from a bank. A lack of willing lenders on the high street, the length of time it can take to arrange a loan, and inflexible terms and conditions, has made this age-old form of lending one of the more accessible ways of raising a short-term loan.
