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Sunday 13 January 2013

A VINTAGE SHOP

Good Morning to you,

Last week, Gloria and I,  (you have met Gloria before)  see here decided to take a trip to Heaton, in Newcastle, as Gloria had heard there were quite a few Charity shops worth visiting.

For my friends who do not know what Charity Shops are, they are shops which raise money for the British Heart Foundation, Cancer research, plus many other charities.  People donate books, clothes, china, jewellery, anything which they no longer want to the Charity Shop, who in turn sell the items. The money raised is given to the appropriate charity.  It is a great way to raise money and recycle goods....what is the saying "One person's junk is another person's treasure".

We decided to travel by bus....and it was a bright red double decker bus. It has been many years since I  have ridden in one.  

When I was younger we certainly did not want to sit on the first deck as that was where the "oldies" sat. As young teenagers we all wanted to sit on the top deck, as it was "cool", but these days, I prefer to sit down below (oops I've turned into an "oldie" when did that happen). Maybe next time I will travel upstairs, just for the fun of it.

Anyway, I digress. We arrived and found a lovely shop called Chillingham Collectables. This shop is  owned by Jacqueline Buchanan and it's contents were fascinating. We lost quite a bit of time in there, enjoying what was on offer.

I love what Jacqueline has written about her stock, "Pre-loved collectables"....and isn't that just right. As you know I love vintage items which have been owned and loved by someone else, so the term pre-loved sounded perfect to me.


Where would we be without
 pre-loved blue and white


These handsome pre-loved
Staffordshire Dogs



 Beautiful  pre-loved beaded handbags
 which are gorgeous.



Pre-loved Edwardian Shoe Buckles
(I see an embroidery design emerging)


An intricate pre-loved fan style brooch



This pre-loved carriage

.....and this was only in the first room.  We had fun in the second room which was filled with gloves, hats, bags, materials....well the list is endless. In this room we found some old Newspapers....I could have bought them all, but that was not realistic, so after much consideration I chose a copy of The Newcastle Daily Journal, dated Thursday 14th January 1926.

Then we ventured into the third room and boy oh boy was I happy, I found a book called "Mattie and Bessie", which was printed in 1887 and given as a gift in 1888.  

My next find, which I bought, were two cookery books from 1965...."The Shop and Cook Book" and "The No Time to Cook Book".  These are interesting cookery books.


Later in the month I will show you the newspaper and also the books. I did not show you today, as they each need a page of their own to do them justice, but I was so excited about my finds that I wanted to tell you about them.  

We did carry on and find some brilliant Charity Shops and guess what, that is another story.

We had a fun time together and were exhausted when we returned home, well I was. Gloria went to a Zumba class that evening, while I went home and put my feet up.

This week I shall be joining: Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage


Have a lovely day and I will see you later in the week.




20 comments:

  1. Hi Daphne...
    I love the adventure of looking for old treasures !
    The Shoe Buckles are gorgeous...
    Thanks for visiting my Blog and for your kind comment !

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  2. I love pre-owned, pre-loved and I really enjoy bringing home a treasure and giving it a second chance at LOVE! I often wonder at the stories they might tell if I really listen carefully! Can't wait to hear more about your adventure.

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  3. Oooh what fun! I love that name Pre-loved Collectibles. Here they are called Second-Hand stores or Goodwill....not nearly nice of names! I love the photos and how I wish I could have been there! Looking forward to seeing the photos of your purchases. Have a wonderful day Daphne!

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  4. It sounds like you and your friend had a very enjoyable day, Daphne. I'll look forward to seeing the photos of the special treasures you picked up during your wandering about the charity shops. I know how you love special, old books!

    Have a wonderful week.

    -Karen

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  5. It sounds like a wonderful day. I love pre-owned and pre-loved things! That fan shaped brooch is gorgeous!

    Thanks so much for joining in this week!

    xo
    Claudia

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  6. Sounds a fun, fab day with Gloria. I love the Edwardian shoe buckles. I hope you bought them. I remember back in the 60's I had a pair of black patent leather ballerina shoes that came with diamonte clip on buckles. The envy of all my girl friends.

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  7. Daphne, I just want to know if you came home with the pre-loved carriage! What a fun adventure, made more fun with having a friend along. It sounds like she has a lot of energy, going to a Zumba class afterwards! Can't wait to see your treasures! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

    Debbie

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  8. These are awesome...can't beat blue and white...:)

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  9. Hallo Daphne!It sounds like you had a good time with your friend!!I love the pre-loved blue and white!!!Thank you for sharing with us those beautiful images!Have a happy week my dear!!
    Dimi..

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  10. sound like a wonderful filled day! I love pre-loved stuff!!

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  11. Me encanta esa loza azul heredé algunas piezas de mamá y ahora son solo reliquias,algo queda ,me gusta la obra que hacen ,abrazos hugs,hugs.

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  12. Daphne,
    What wonderful treasures you have found here. I love vintage items too, and the blue china is so pretty. I'm not sure why, but blue tea cups are my favorite. Maybe it has something to do with it being a calming color. The fan brooch caught my eye, as I love anything with jewels, and I collect brooches. Thank you for sharing these fabulous things with us today.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  13. Sounds like you had a really wonderful time riding the bus and checking all the beatufiul pre-loved items at the charity shops. Wish I had been there with you. Thanks for stopping by my blog and introducing yourself. And I wanted to tell you that although the hearts in my photo were not made by me, I did add some instructions for crocheted hearts to my post.

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  14. Daphne,

    I love vintage too.
    Thank you for visiting my blog and your comment.
    Have a wonderful day.

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  15. When we lived in Oxford while on a fellowship at the Bodleian, we'd pass a charity shop while walking to work everyday. It was rough not to shop daily! I love places like this, and always feel a bit privileged to own and love something that was previously owned and loved by someone else. Those Staffordshire dogs are calling my name.

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  16. OMG!!! I have found my kindred spirit! I LOVE antiques and collecting, thank you so much for you sweet comments and sharing this amazing post filled with all my favorite finds!
    Great blog, I'll be following along to see what else you share!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  17. I want those stafforshire dogs!!!!!!!!! for some reason I am attracted to them all of a sudden.
    I have one I found at an estate sale , he is damaged but I LOVE him

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  18. Hi!!

    I just started to follow you and from what I can see...I will love your blog!!

    I collect vintage anything to do with women's apparel. I love the purses!! My 2 sister and mom are planning a trip to Great Britain in Aug./Sept. and I am totally looking forward to thrift/charity stores.

    Have a great weekend!!

    Pam

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  19. Oh what fun Daphne! When Jeannie and I visit (!) will you please take us there? Wish it could be soon! Thanks for taking us there through your lovely post.

    Peace,
    Linda at The French Hens Nest

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Best wishes to you.

Daphne

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