HUNGERFORD ARCADE “HAPPY NEW YEAR!”

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HUNGERFORD ARCADE “HUNGERFORD EXTRAVAGANZA”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “HUNGERFORD EXTRAVAGANZA”: Hungerford Arcade was full steam ahead this evening for the 26th Hungerford Extravaganza.  We and all the other shops in the town stayed open until 9.00 pm.  The town looked beautiful with the huge Christmas tree and lights up and down the High Street added to the atmosphere.  There was great excitement when the fabulous …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “HUNGERFORD EXTRAVAGANZA”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “HUNGERFORD EXTRAVAGANZA”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “THREE CHRISTMAS BEAUTIES”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “THREE CHRISTMAS BEAUTIES”: Hungerford Arcade really like to make visitors really welcome and that goes for our four-legged ones too.  We get many dogs coming in with their mums and dads to do a bit of shopping.  Some are real characters and love to have a fuss made of them while others like to go one step further …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “SOLDIERS THREE AND EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “SOLDIERS THREE AND EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING”: Since I wrote my last article, I have run into problems with my computer and like a car, it looks like I will need to trade it in for a newer model.  However, I have managed a Heath Robinson fix and have decided to write a few words about my latest visit to the Arcade.   …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “THE ROSE OF HUNGERFORD”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “THE ROSE OF HUNGERFORD”: Hungerford Arcade is very proud of the Rose of Hungerford.  She was launched in 1982 and officially commissioned on 6th March 1983.  The Rose of Hungerford carries approximately 6,000 passengers a year and contributes around 40,000 pounds to the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust.  She is run entirely by volunteers.           …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN HUNGERFORD”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN HUNGERFORD”: It seemed that the whole of Hungerford turned out today for the Remembrance Day Parade which started in the High Street at 10.30 am and went on to the Bridge Street War Memorial where a service and the two minutes silence was held.  There was a lone bi-plane which flew low over the town as …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “VINTAGE MILITARY VEHICLE POPPY APPEAL”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “VINTAGE MILITARY VEHICLE POPPY APPEAL”: Hungerford Arcade wish to thank Gary, June and all the wonderful men and woman (June with her vintage Land Rover) who brought their vintage military vehicles to Hungerford Arcade and raised lots of money for the Royal British Legion.  Thank you also to our fabulous Dad’s Army Platoon which included Mrs Pyke!  Everyone was fantastic.  …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE -NEW “BBC SHOW MAKE ME A DEALER”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE -NEW “BBC SHOW MAKE ME A DEALER”: Hungerford Arcade is very proud to let you know that we have just heard from the BBC that their brand new show, “Make Me A Dealer”, filmed here at the Arcade will be transmitted on  BBC1: 4.30pm on Wednesday 7th November & Friday 9th November 2018.   Don’t forget, you can always catch it on iPlayer for 30 …

Hungerford Arcade “The Rolls Royce of Rocking Horses 1864 – 1914”

Hungerford Arcade “The Rolls Royce of Rocking Horses 1864 – 1914”: Hungerford Arcade stallholder, Frances Jones (Unit 46) has a great love of antique rocking horses and with a few at home, decided after many years that it was time for one of them to move on to a new home.  This particular horse was hand-made by F.H. Ayres of London who is widely known as …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “VINTAGE MILITARY VEHICLES EVENT”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “VINTAGE MILITARY VEHICLES EVENT”: Hungerford Arcade hold this event each year thanks to Gary and June Crook who bring their ‘army’ of friends to this great event with the aim of raising money for The Royal British Legion.  This being the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI makes it even more special. The drivers bring their own vintage military …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “SAS AUCTION SHOW AT ARCADE”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “SAS AUCTION SHOW AT ARCADE”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “CELEBRATE BOOKSHOP DAY”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “CELEBRATE BOOKSHOP DAY”: Celebrate Bookshop Day and party at Hungerford Bookshop this Saturday evening at 6:30-9:30pm   Well hello,   An invitation to you all!   Emma and Alex at the Hungerford Bookshop are throwing open the bookshop doors this Saturday evening (6:30-8:30) to celebrate Bookshop Day and Tessa’s 40 Years as a Bookseller. There will be wine, …

Hungerford Arcade “University of the Third Age”

Hungerford Arcade “University of the Third Age”: Hungerford Arcade had a lovely fun visit from the Tadley U3A Photo Group.  The U3A (University of the Third Age) is a self-help organisation offering people who are no longer in full-time employment, opportunities to share their life-long knowledge, skills and experiences with like-minded people in a wide range of interest groups. This is a two-way process …

Hungerford Arcade “Derek Jarman’s Garden”

Hungerford Arcade “Derek Jarman’s Garden”: One of the things I love about the Arcade are the books, you never know what you are going to find either in the book section under the stairs or generally spread around the various stalls.  On most occasions if I see a book then I purchase it, but I have not always kept to this …

Hungerford Arcade “Derek Jarman’s Garden”

Hungerford Arcade “Derek Jarman’s Garden”: One of the things I love about the Arcade are the books, you never know what you are going to find either in the book section under the stairs or generally spread around the various stalls.  On most occasions if I see a book then I purchase it, but I have not always kept to this …

Hungerford Arcade “Royal Swan Upping”

Hungerford Arcade “Royal Swan Upping”: Hungerford Arcade staff and staff and stallholders always enjoy hearing customers’ stories about what they do for a living.  David Hattersley and his lovely wife, Joyce came shopping at the Arcade and when they reached the counter, he saw that another customer had a beautiful swan that she was going to purchase.  David looked at the …

Hungerford Arcade “Mays Poem”

Hungerford Arcade “Mays Poem”: This short poem was found in a late Victorian copy of Evelina by Frances Burney which was purchased at the Hungerford Arcade on the 18th of August 2018   May’s Poem   To Mistress Punctuality I offer most shamefacedly A present which will come so late I dare not write the intended date Nor will I …

Hungerford Arcade “Congratulations Alex & Tanya”

Hungerford Arcade “Congratulations Alex & Tanya”: our best wishes and many congratulations on their marriage which took place on this glorious day, (Saturday) in the beautiful Town Hall at Hungerford.

Hungerford Arcade “Living Under Mount Fuji”

Hungerford Arcade “Living Under Mount Fuji”

Hungerford Arcade “Come Fly With Me”

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Hungerford Arcade “Lady Victoria Manners”

Hungerford Arcade “Lady Victoria Manners”: One thing that I often notice is how many paintings are to be found within the Arcade.  They come in all shapes and sizes and most are very interesting to study.  Yesterday when I was in the Arcade, I noticed a work by the now almost forgotten Lady Victoria Manners.  To be truthful, although I am very interested …

Hungerford Arcade “Armed Forces Day”

Hungerford Arcade “Armed Forces Day”: Hungerford Arcade is very proud to get involved with our military on Armed Forces Day.  As you will see from the pictures, everyone was happy and smiling, celebrating our wonderful service men and women.   Union flags adorned the High Street to mark this year’s Armed Forces Day in Hungerford. Hundreds of people turned out …

Hungerford Arcade “Rock Choir at Hungerford Town Hall”

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Hungerford Arcade “Our Own Vintage Fashion Evening”

Hungerford Arcade “Our Own Vintage Fashion Evening”: Hungerford Arcade invites you all to come to our fabulous Vintage Fashion Evening here at the Arcade on Tuesday, 10th July.  It is truly an event not to be missed.     Related

Hungerford Arcade Classic Car Show – Part 2

Hungerford Arcade Classic Car Show – Part 2: Hungerford Arcade is very proud to publish Part 2 of our Classic Car Show, courtesy of the West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Club.     Again, Thank you Colleen and Mike Kent of the WBCVC and all the Members who brought their wonderful vehicles along to the Arcade which made for a great family day out, enjoyed …

Hungerford Arcade Classic Car Show – Part 2

Hungerford Arcade Classic Car Show – Part 2: Hungerford Arcade is very proud to publish Part 2 of our Classic Car Show, courtesy of the West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Club.     Again, Thank you Colleen and Mike Kent of the WBCVC and all the Members who brought their wonderful vehicles along to the Arcade which made for a great family day out, enjoyed …

Hungerford Arcade Classic Car Show -Part One

Hungerford Arcade Classic Car Show -Part One: Hungerford Arcade would like to say a huge thank you to Colleen and Mike Kent of the West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Club who organised this wonderful event and their Members who brought along their fabulous classic cars for the day.   These classic vehicles certainly drew a crowd.   Everyone was so pleased to see them …

Hungerford Arcade “World Village Market”

Hungerford Arcade “World Village Market”: Hungerford Arcade has been buzzing again this weekend and the High Street was alive with fun and laughter as the World Village Market came to town.  There was mini fairground rides, cheeses,  freshly cooked paella, in fact, everything you can think of.   Frys Teak, owned by Billy Fry had the most amazing things.  Life-sized …

Hungerford Arcade – “Congratulations Duke & Duchess of Cambridge”

Hungerford Arcade – “Congratulations Duke & Duchess of Cambridge”: Hungerford Arcade owners, managers, staff and stallholders send our heartiest congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy.   Hip hip hooray!!!!!     Related

Hungerford Arcade “Happy Birthday HRH Queen Elizabeth II”

Hungerford Arcade “Happy Birthday HRH Queen Elizabeth II”: Hungerford Arcade owners, managers, staff and stallholders wish Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II a very happy and joyous Birthday.     Related

Hungerford Arcade “Hungerford World Village Market 28th & 29th April 2018”

Hungerford Arcade “Hungerford World Village Market 28th & 29th April 2018”: A 2-day family-friendly street market featuring colour, character and originality!   Zoom Events is delighted to be hosting their popular World Village Market in Hungerford for the first time this April. The Market will be held on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th April 2018 with the High Street providing the ideal location for what promises …

Hungerford Arcade “For Whom The Bells Toll-Murder Mystery & Hog Roast”

Hungerford Arcade “For Whom The Bells Toll-Murder Mystery & Hog Roast”: Saturday 23 June is the date of Wilton Windmill’s sixth Murder Mystery and Hogroast   The event is a fundraiser for the Windmill and it’s always popular – early booking is advised!     This year’s plot is “For Whom the Bells Toll” – a riotous comedy of machinations, mayhem, murder and morris dancing – …

Hungerford Arcade “William Mallory of Deal”

Hungerford Arcade “William Mallory of Deal”: William Joseph Mallory was one of the lesser known members of the East Kent School of Artists.  He is mainly associated with seascapes painted in and around his home town of Deal, but he also completed a large number of religious works and illustrated a number of books of poetry by his close friend and travelling …

Hungerford Arcade “Hungerford Town Football Club”

Hungerford Arcade “Hungerford Town Football Club”: Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day, and Easter Sunday.

Hungerford Arcade Celebrates 100 Years of The Royal Air Force

Hungerford Arcade Celebrates 100 Years of The Royal Air Force: Hungerford Arcade is very proud to celebrate the magnificent 100 years of the Royal Air Force and congratulate our brave men and women for their service to our country in war and peace.  Thank you.           Lets give a fantastic salute to the Royal Air Force.  100 years on 1st April …

Hungerford Arcade “St. Patrick’s Day”

Hungerford Arcade “St. Patrick’s Day”: Hungerford Arcade owners, managers, staff and stallholders wish all our Irish friends a very happy St. Patrick’s Day.     Saint Patrick was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland”, he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, along with saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba.   …

Hungerford Arcade “Commonwealth Day 12th March 2018”

Hungerford Arcade “Commonwealth Day 12th March 2018”:   Hungerford Arcade, owners, managers, staff and stallholders wish all our great friends in The Commonwealth a very happy day.   The Commonwealth consists of 53 Members and spans the globe.   This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license   Related

Hungerford Arcade “Work Behind The Counter – Snowed In”

Hungerford Arcade “Work Behind The Counter – Snowed In”: Hungerford Arcade is a very welcoming place no matter what the weather might be.  During these bitter cold days and deep snow, we have stayed open for the brave customers who either want to enjoy the snow or, want to break out from their homes.  There have been horrendous stories on the news from all …

Hungerford Arcade “Work Behind The Counter – Snowed In”

Hungerford Arcade “Work Behind The Counter – Snowed In”: Hungerford Arcade is a very welcoming place no matter what the weather might be.  During these bitter cold days and deep snow, we have stayed open for the brave customers who either want to enjoy the snow or, want to break out from their homes.  There have been horrendous stories on the news from all …

Hungerford Arcade “Going to Auction”

Hungerford Arcade “Going to Auction”: Hungerford Arcade customers and readers really enjoy a good news story.  Well here is one that will hopefully turn out to be very profitable.   David Borrett who manages the Cirencester Antiques Market, told us about a mystery buyer who saw quite an ordinary looking teapot that was for sale for £25 at the fair.  After …

Hungerford Arcade Xīn Nián Kuài Lè!

Hungerford Arcade Xīn Nián Kuài Lè!: Hungerford Arcade has many visitors from China.  The co-owners, managers and stallholders wish everyone where ever they may be Xīn Nián Kuài Lè !   Free Vectors via Vecteezy.com Related

Hungerford Arcade “The Zanzibar Book Club”

Hungerford Arcade “The Zanzibar Book Club”: In the January of 1902 a man whose name was R Whyte (I do not have any more details about his name and please, no more lemonade jokes) purchased a copy of Rudyard Kipling’s From Sea to Sea  from a bookseller on the island  of Zanzibar.  How do I know about this obscure purchase you may ask?     …

Hungerford Arcade “From China With Love”

Hungerford Arcade “From China With Love”: Hungerford Arcade is very fortunate in having many people come from around the world on a regular basis to shop at the Arcade.  A wonderful happy family came in, with a beautiful baby.  Candy and Bai came over from China to see their daughter, son-in-law and baby Aidan and had a wonderful time shopping at the …

Hungerford Arcade “Clocking-on at the Arcade”

Hungerford Arcade “Clocking-on at the Arcade”: Hungerford Arcade has many interesting items for sale, but Frances Jones, the owner of this particular item is reluctant to sell it and will probably take it back home with her.   The item in question is a Fusee movement clocking-in-clock c. 1890 which came from a railway station (unfortunately, we do not know which …

Hungerford Arcade “William Morris & John Singer Foundry”

Hungerford Arcade “William Morris & John Singer Foundry”: Hungerford Arcade had a fascinating young lady visit us today with a wonderful story to tell.  Isla Mackenzie is a sculptress at the world renowned Morris Singer Foundry in Lasham, Hampshire (near Alton).  During her visit she fell in love with a cute little bronze cat whose ears were cut off too short when it was …

Hungerford Arcade “There’s More than Oil in Dallas, Texas”

Hungerford Arcade “There’s More than Oil in Dallas, Texas”: Hungerford Arcade have many visitors from all parts of the world, but on this day we had a very glamorous couple from Dallas, Texas, Ken and Monica Mask.   When we hear of Dallas, Texas, the first thing that comes to mind is J.R. Ewing of Ewing Oil and the Oil Barons.  Well, there is …