HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!”: Hungerford Arcade co-owners, Adrian Hazel, managers, Rita, Wendy, James, all staff and stallholders would like to take this opportunity to thank all our friends and customers for your valued support throughout the year!   Wishing you all a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “GEORGE RALPH 80 YEARS YOUNG”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “GEORGE RALPH 80 YEARS YOUNG”: Hungerford Arcade like to keep up to date with all of our friends and here we have a great friend who is a part of the Vintage Military Vehicles Unit.  George Ralph has been to everyone of the events outside the Arcade, helping raise lots of money for the Royal British Legion over the years …

Hungerford Arcade – “Christmas Carol Singing”

Hungerford Arcade – “Christmas Carol Singing”: Hungerford Arcade is having a really festive time.  Customers love the relaxed atmosphere  and the very helpful staff and stallholders.  On Saturday we dressed as elves much to everyone’s delight – the children were so excited, counting every sleep night until that special night when Father Christmas arrives with Rudolph leading the way (I remember …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – ” JASON HEPPENSTALL SCRAP METAL ARTIST-THE PREDATOR”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – ” JASON HEPPENSTALL SCRAP METAL ARTIST-THE PREDATOR”: Hungerford Arcade dealers have many wonderful, unusual and rare items and The Predator is one of them.   THE PREDATOR   The Predator is a fantastic work of art.  The detail and care taken by Jason in sculpting this piece really needs to be seen and it can be in Don Greenslade’s unit 46S here …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “FIND OUT WHY WILL YOUNG IS RETURNING HOME TO HUNGERFORD ON SUNDAY, 1ST DECEMBER 2019”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “FIND OUT WHY WILL YOUNG IS RETURNING HOME TO HUNGERFORD ON SUNDAY, 1ST DECEMBER 2019”: Wow! Will Young will be coming to Hungerford on Sunday, 1st December 2019 to switch on the fabulous Hungerford lights.  Come early at 4pm, for festive entertainment on the steps of the Town Hall. Featuring Hungerford Town Hall band, and performances by Hungerford Theatre Company and Hungerford Primary School Choir.

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “HAPPY 72nd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “HAPPY 72nd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY”: Hungerford Arcade owners, Adrian and Hazel, Managers, Rita, Wendy and James, Staff and Stallholders all wish Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh a very, very Happy 72nd Wedding Anniversary.

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – ARMY REMEMBRANCE PARADE

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – ARMY REMEMBRANCE PARADE: What a beautiful morning we had for the Remembrance Parade in Hungerford today.  Lots of glorious sunshine with crowds lining the High Street.  Service men and women as well as Ex-Armed Forces personnel, School children, Guides, Scouts and town dignitaries and of course, the soldiers.  Everyone met at the Town Hall Steps then walked down to …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “TYGER TYGER”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “TYGER TYGER”: Hello Again,   A small point, but have you noticed how many times you see tigers when walking around the Arcade?   This is not to say that one of Blake’s pals will jump out on you when you pass quietly along the passages with your purchases in hand.   But they are there hidden …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “WHEN STEPHANE MET WILLIAM”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “WHEN STEPHANE MET WILLIAM”: As some of you might have guessed, I love poetry and frequently haunt the book section under Rafters Café to see what I can find.   To me poetry is the truest form of writing and the most difficult.  I have studied it since my early years and do not pretend to understand all of its …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “VINTAGE G & T – HEN PARTY”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “VINTAGE G & T – HEN PARTY”: Hungerford Arcade is a great place for buying china particularly dinner and tea sets so many ladies come to buy for weddings, tea parties or just for home.  Also wedding organisers come to the Arcade buying tea sets, coffee sets, candlesticks and vases.  Other popular table items are odd cups and saucers to hold candles …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “SUFFRAGETTE COLLECTABLES”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “SUFFRAGETTE COLLECTABLES”: Hungerford Arcade is full to bursting with antiques and collectables.  The one thing that is rarely seen anywhere in the antiques world is Suffragette memorabilia.  I think this is mostly because a lot of it is held in museums, handed down the generations in families involved in the movement and people just do not want …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “QUEEN MARY 2”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “QUEEN MARY 2”: Hungerford Arcade friend, George who you may remember from our Classic Vehicle Shows (he has the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow III).  Today however, George has got his sea legs on and is sailing away on a luxurious cruise on none other than the Queen Mary 2.  Wow!!!  Look below at the wonderful photographs George kindly …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “A VIEW FROM RAFTERS CAFE”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “A VIEW FROM RAFTERS CAFE”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “KNIGHT ON HIGH”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “KNIGHT ON HIGH”: Hungerford Arcade’s spectacular Knight was moved to a higher plane today.  Arcade co-owner, Adrian Gilmour decided it was time to elevate the Knight to the top of the Square where there is an amazing display of soldiers, large WWII aeroplanes, ships, flags, pictures and more.  Adrian placed the ladder and clambered up like an athlete!  …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “KNIGHT ON HIGH”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “KNIGHT ON HIGH”: Hungerford Arcade’s spectacular Knight was moved to a higher plane today.  Arcade co-owner, Adrian Gilmour decided it was time to elevate the Knight to the top of the Square where there is an amazing display of soldiers, large WWII aeroplanes, ships, flags, pictures and more.  Adrian placed the ladder and clambered up like an athlete!  …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “CAR SHOW AT THE ARCADE”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “CAR SHOW AT THE ARCADE”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “THE ROSE AT HUNGERFORD”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “THE ROSE AT HUNGERFORD”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “CLASSIC CAR SHOW SUNDAY, 22ND SEPTEMBER 2019

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “CLASSIC CAR SHOW SUNDAY, 22ND SEPTEMBER 2019

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “A FINE COLLECTION OF SILVER VESTAS”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “A FINE COLLECTION OF SILVER VESTAS”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE THE AGE OF CHIVALRY!

HUNGERFORD ARCADE THE AGE OF CHIVALRY!

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “A SHIP IN TIME”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “A SHIP IN TIME”: I have long thought that most of the romance has gone out of travelling by ship.  These days when cruises are advertised they are slick with a television star clowning around on a fictional cruise somewhere in the world.  Obviously, these ads work as there is a healthy industry in these leisure activities but it …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING 20/07/1969 – 20/07/2019”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING 20/07/1969 – 20/07/2019”: Hungerford Arcade send our congratulations the Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins and everyone at NASA on the 50th  anniversary of not just landing on the moon, but actually walking on the moon.  I remember it well with everyone excitedly glued to the television screens watching this unique event live, as it happened.  That  also was …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “AN EXPLOSIVE VIKING”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “AN EXPLOSIVE VIKING”: Hungerford Arcade have the most amazing visitors.  When a very handsome Viking arrived, everyone was in awe of him.  Ben Phillips is a very talented young man.  He was in Robin Hood with Russell Crowe shooting real and explosive fire bow and arrows.     Ben is a Viking through and through, of that there …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “FEEL THE RHYTHM!”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “FEEL THE RHYTHM!”: Hungerford Arcade woke this morning to the sound of drumming.  Paul Midgley of Twin Wave CIC was conducting a workshop on the Town Hall steps as part of the Hungerford Summer Festival.   Everyone was feeling the rhythm, especially Erin, Hattie and Oscar who are percussion stars in the making!   We look forward …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “ARMED FORCES DAY”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “ARMED FORCES DAY”: Hungerford Arcade, owners, managers, staff and stallholders are very proud to be a part of Armed Forces Day  taking place in Hungerford today.  The High Street is packed with people watching and mingling with armed forces personnel, learning about what their role is in the forces and what part the vehicles play (especially the monster …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “SISTERS”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “SISTERS”: Many years ago you were on this very beach with a photographer who captured your likeness on the small rock that lies at my feet   This ancient rock is as sea worn as it was when you were here and the beach has not changed at all   Yet the world has changed beyond …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “IN MEMORY OF JOHN NEWTON”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “IN MEMORY OF JOHN NEWTON”: Hungerford Arcade owners, Adrian and Hazel send their sincere condolences to the family of John Newton whom they have known for many, many years.  He will be sadly missed by so many people not only for his kindness, but for all the wonderful work he did for the town of Hungerford.  John’s love of steam …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “CLASSIC CAR SHOW IN PICTURES”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “CLASSIC CAR SHOW IN PICTURES”: Hungerford Arcade had the first of our twice yearly Classic Car Show courtesy of the West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Club.  Thank you to Colleen and Mike for organising your Members and a big thank you to everyone who brought along 33 of your fabulous vehicles.  The first photographs you can see in our Newsletter which …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D DAY LANDINGS”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D DAY LANDINGS”: Hungerford Arcade is very proud to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the D Day Landings which are being held on 6th June 2019.  We held ours a little earlier due to parking of the vehicles. Thank you to Gary, June and their friends for dressing our window display and for bringing their vintage military vehicles …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “LEST WE FORGET – 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D DAY”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “LEST WE FORGET – 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D DAY”: Hungerford Arcade will be commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D Day (6th June 1944) with a special window and a display of military vehicles on Sunday 2nd June 2019.   My late father, who was in the Royal Engineers and could always recite his Army number,  never voluntarily talked about the War, save to tell …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE: “SALISBURY- BBC ANTIQUES ROADSHOW”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE: “SALISBURY- BBC ANTIQUES ROADSHOW”: Hungerford Arcade stallholders, Jane and Trevor Elliman, went on a bit of a busmans holiday last week.  The BBC Antiques Roadshow was in Salisbury so they decided to pop along with a few treasures, including some art pottery.   Jane having some of her items valued by David Battie   Trevor having an antique gun …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “A FOUR LEGGED FRIEND”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “A FOUR LEGGED FRIEND”: Hungerford Arcade not only welcomes human visitors, we also enjoy our four legged friends as well.  Very often, with the owner’s permission, they will get a tasty treat and have their photograph taken.  This particular day, I saw a very cute little girl inside a special bag, sitting up and taking in the new surroundings.   …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “SEEING IS BELIEVING”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “SEEING IS BELIEVING”: Hungerford Arcade has many fantastic friends.  Geoff and Val are a fabulous couple and every time they come in, it is a very jolly time and to top it all, when they leave, I get a great e-mail from Geoff with a photograph he has taken outside the Arcade.  When you see the attachment, you …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “THE CERTIFICATES OF IRENE”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “THE CERTIFICATES OF IRENE”: Sometimes when I am browsing through the Arcade, I come across the most unexpected items.   Today, I had a little time on my hands so I decided to pop into the Arcade to see if I could find any ballet related items for my granddaughter who has commenced ballet lessons in her home town.  On …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE CELEBRATES ST. GEORGE’S DAY

HUNGERFORD ARCADE CELEBRATES ST. GEORGE’S DAY: Here we are, co-owner, staff and stallholders outside Hungerford Arcade celebrating the Patron Saint of England – St. George.   L-R Scott, Lee, Chula, Ann, Ian, Rita, Adrian, Barbro and Tim. In the front is Ann’s baby, Spencer all with our beautiful England flag!

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUEEN ELIZABETH II”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUEEN ELIZABETH II”: Hungerford Arcade co-owners, Adrian, Hazel, managers, Rita, Wendy and James, all the staff and stallholders wish Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II a very happy and joyous Birthday.

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “BARGAIN HUNTING”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “BARGAIN HUNTING”: Hungerford Arcade was delighted to welcome Angela Steiblin-Pope and her daughter, Caroline.  Angela, who lives in Switzerland, is a dedicated Bargain Hunt fan and planned her visit around locations from the series.   Caroline accompanied her mother during her university break and was very happy that we were able to get her the ‘best price’ …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “SMALL FINDS – A SPRING DAY

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “SMALL FINDS – A SPRING DAY: This is a supplement to  a small series of articles in which I will discuss items that I have either purchased or just seen when visiting antique establishments in Hungerford and elsewhere.   A Spring Day It was one of those early spring days which state clearly that winter is over, even though the air …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “BBC BRAND NEW SHOW ‘CURIOSITY’ WITH PAUL MARTIN

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “BBC BRAND NEW SHOW ‘CURIOSITY’ WITH PAUL MARTIN

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “CHEVROLET BEL AIR”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “CHEVROLET BEL AIR”: Hungerford Arcade have many classic car collectors come in looking for scale models of vehicles they own or, wish they owned.  Geoff was thrilled to pieces when he took delivery of his vintage 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air today!  There are many more where that one came from, so do come in and have a leisurely browse. …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “THE PICCADILLY CIRCUS SAUCER”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “THE PICCADILLY CIRCUS SAUCER”: Small Finds Five    This is the fifth of a small series of articles in which I will discuss items that I have either purchased or just seen when visiting antique establishments in Hungerford and elsewhere.   The Piccadilly Circus Saucer   Most people in the UK have visited Piccadilly Circus at some time or …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “IT’S WORLD BOOK DAY!”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “IT’S WORLD BOOK DAY!”: Bookshop has in stock all the World Boo k Day titles ready for children to swap their vouchers – or they can get £1 off any children’s book of their choice. From 3pm tomorrow (Thursday 7th) we will also be offering free cake, activity sheets and an extra stamp on their ‘Book Monster’ Loyalty …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “WORLD BOOK DAY”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “WORLD BOOK DAY”: Thursday, 7th March 2019 7:30 at Herongate Club, Hungerford. Tickets £7 including a glass of wine from Hungerford Bookshop (01488 683480) or on-line: https://crimeroadshow.eventbrite.co.uk    Hungerford Arcade is very proud to tell you about World Book Day which has been organised by Hungerford Bookshop.   Orenda Roadshow – an evening of International Crime Fiction   Lined up on …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “J R HARTLEY MOMENT!”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “J R HARTLEY MOMENT!”: Hungerford Arcade recently had its own J R Hartley moment. (Those of us of a certain age will remember the advert where a gentlemen was phoning bookshops trying to find a copy of Fly Fishing by J R Hartley).  We were delighted to meet Lesley Herbert, who found a copy of her book “The Ultimate …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “SMALL FINDS” (TWO)

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “SMALL FINDS” (TWO): This is the second of a small series of articles in which I will discuss items that I have either purchased or just seen when visiting antique establishments in Hungerford and elsewhere.   Hannah and George Phillips   Sometime in 1826 a young lady named Hannah Phillips wrote her name in a long forgotten book.  She …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “SMALL FINDS” (THREE)

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “SMALL FINDS” (THREE)

HUNGERFORD ARCADE WILL BE OPENING AT 10.00 AM ON 2/2/2019

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HUNGERFORD ARCADE CLOSED FRIDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2019

HUNGERFORD ARCADE CLOSED FRIDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2019: Hungerford Arcade will be closed today due to the weather conditions.  We are very sorry to do this, but staff and customers just cannot travel in such dangerous conditions Stay safe and we will hopefully see you tomorrow.

HUNGERFORD ARCADE CLOSED FRIDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2019

HUNGERFORD ARCADE CLOSED FRIDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2019: Hungerford Arcade will be closed today due to the weather conditions.  We are very sorry to do this, but staff and customers just cannot travel in such dangerous conditions Stay safe and we will hopefully see you tomorrow.

Hungerford Arcade “ACTION MEN”

Hungerford Arcade “ACTION MEN”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “TINA MODOTTI (A SHORT LIFE)”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “TINA MODOTTI (A SHORT LIFE)”: As you walk around the Arcade, it is surprising how many photographs you come across some are framed and some are not.  Quite frequently people buy these photographs and frame them at home (I have done this on occasions and they make nice gifts).  Everything on this planet has been photographed and will be photographed within our …

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “ARTISTS’ SPOONS & RELATED CUTLERY”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “ARTISTS’ SPOONS & RELATED CUTLERY”: artists spoons and related cutlery

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “HIAWATHA”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “HIAWATHA”