HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “Beatnix Vintage”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “Beatnix Vintage”: Units 22 and 46E Beatnix Vintage (Chula Bishop)    Hi I’m Chula – proprietor of Beatnix Vintage. I was born in the 70s and grew up listening to my parents’ 1950s and 60s record collection. I’ve loved the era ever since – the fashion, the music, the films, the art and design. Beatnix Vintage […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!: Everyone here at Hungerford Arcade wish all our customers and friends both at home and around the world a very Happy, Healthy New Year!

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – Merry Christmas From Hungerford Arcade!

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – Merry Christmas From Hungerford Arcade!: To all of our wonderful customers and readers, we just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us here at the Arcade!   It has been fantastic see so many visitor

s over the year despite the many challenges we have all had to face. We […]

Hungerford Arcade – Christmas Window 2021

Hungerford Arcade – Christmas Window 2021

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – ALICE IN WONDERLAND

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – ALICE IN WONDERLAND

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – GETTI

NG READY FOR CHRISTMAS

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – LOTS OF LOTS, AUCTION DAY

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – LOTS OF LOTS, AUCTION DAY

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE: It has been a very busy day here in Hungerford. The high street was filled with people taking part in today’s Remembrance parade. The town’s support as always, was out in force!       The parade was led today by Hungerford Town Band  together with Ex-Service personnel, HTC councillors and representatives from local organisations. […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – BRENDA & CHRIS’ EXTRA MONEY FOR XMAS AT THE ‘BUYING DAY’

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – BRENDA & CHRIS’ EXTRA MONEY FOR XMAS AT THE ‘BUYING DAY’

Hungerford Arcade – Remembrance Display

Hungerford Arcade – Remembrance Display

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP: A fantastic day was had by all at the Hungerford Arcade yesterday as STV came in to film the Antiques Road Trip. The presenter was the lovely Natasha Raskin Sharp who was chatty and full of smiles. Natasha arrived in true style sporting a stunning 1970’s Porsche 911 for the show!       Natasha’s last […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “HUNGERFORD IN BLOOM”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “HUNGERFORD IN BLOOM”: Hungerford Arcade would like to say a big, big thank you to Susan Mayes, Nicola Wood and their team for all the hard work they put in making the containers at the front of the Arcade so beautiful.  We very proudly presented them the the Hungerford in Bloom 2021 Certificate for coming 2nd in this […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – OUR WELCOME SIGN!

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – OUR WELCOME SIGN!

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – MATT RUSS MUSIC!

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – MATT RUSS MUSIC!: We recently had the pleasure of Matt Russ singing and playing the guitar live at the front of the Arcade. The sun was shining and it was a busy Wednesday market. Matt’s singing was enjoyed by many both in the Arcade and the high street market stalls.   Matt is a full-time singer/song-writer, academic and multi-instrumentalist […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – PRESS RELEASE FROM HUNGERFORD BOOKSHOP – SEPTEMBER HISTORY SEASON

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – PRESS RELEASE FROM HUNGERFORD BOOKSHOP – SEPTEMBER HISTORY SEASON: Press Release: Hungerford Bookshop Launches History Season For September   September sees a series of events centred on history hosted by Hungerford Bookshop, just a few doors down from us. First off is a stunning book called Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain (published September 2nd) by art historian and printmaker Amy Jeffs who […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “THE THREE MUSKETEERS”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “THE THREE MUSKETEERS”: Hungerford Arcade has many friends and one of them is a dear friend of Arcade co-owner, Adrian Gilmour.  David Clayton.  David is Chairman of The Community of Hungerford Theatre Company.  A few years ago the Company put on a fantastic evening show in the square inside the Arcade.  Hopefully, they will be performing with […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “JANE’s FABULOUS WINDOW”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “JANE’s FABULOUS WINDOW”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “PRECIOUS MEMORIES”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “PRECIOUS MEMORIES”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “COSY COFFEE SHOP”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “COSY COFFEE SHOP”: To All our Customers   GREAT NEWS!!  Earlier than expected, we are now fully open and serving hot and cold food, coffee, tea, cold drinks cakes and more.   Come along and join us in our beautiful garden area to the rear of the Arcade or upstairs in our Cosy Coffee Shop lounge.   A […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “THE WEDNESDAY MARKET”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “THE WEDNESDAY MARKET”: Hungerford Arcade staff and customers can rely on the Wednesday Market coming to town every week.  We stock up on fresh bread and cakes, cheese, eggs and more.  We buy all our fruit and vegetables from the most amazing fruit and veg stall.  Everything is so fresh and delicious.   The fruit and veg stall […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “COSY COFFEE SHOP”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “COSY COFFEE SHOP”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “COSY COFFEE SHOP”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE “COSY COFFEE SHOP”: Hungerford Arcade is very excited to tell you that the Cosy Coffee Shop will be opening early July, upstairs and in the garden area at the Arcade.  It is a family run business with Ray, Barbra and daughter Mandy.  Izzie will be working with then and together, they will make a great team.     It […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE- “ATWELL MOTOR MUSEUM SPECIAL EVENT”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE- “ATWELL MOTOR MUSEUM SPECIAL EVENT”: Hungerford Arcade had an old friend visit us today, Atwell Motor Museum.  They have been part of our Classic Car Shows on numerous occasions and it is always a delight to know what events they have coming up.   To celebrate coming out of lockdown, the Atwell Wilson Motor Museum will be holding their 18th […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “KEEPING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS INFORMED”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “KEEPING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS INFORMED”: Hungerford Arcade’s coffee shop, Alexander’s Tea Room will be closing for business for the final time on Friday, 25th June 2021.  James has decided to leave and we wish him all the very best for the future.    The exciting news is, we have new people taking over on the 1st July.  They will have […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “KEEPING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS INFORMED”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “KEEPING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS INFORMED”

Hungerford Arcade’s coffee shop, Alexander’s Tea Room will be closing on Sunday, 27th June 2021.  James has decided to leave and we wish him all the very best for the future. 

 

The exciting news is, we have new people taking over on the 1st July.  They will have to move all their equipment in and get ready for the grand opening so watch this space for                                                   important updates.

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – UNEXPECTED TREASURE

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – UNEXPECTED TREASURE

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “VINTAGE MILITARY VEHICLES REMEMBERING D-DAY 6TH JUNE 1944”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “VINTAGE MILITARY VEHICLES REMEMBERING D-DAY 6TH JUNE 1944”: Hungerford Arcade was very proud to welcome back the Vintage Military Vehicles for the start of their “Remembering D-Day 1944 Tour”.  We last saw them in November 2020 when they were outside here at the Arcade raising money for the Royal British Legion.   This morning the owner/drivers started off with a hearty English breakfast […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “A Miser’s Snuff Box”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “A Miser’s Snuff Box”: Snuff is a smokeless tobacco made from ground or pulverised tobacco leaves.  It is inhaled or “snuffed” into the nasal cavity, delivering a swift hit of nicotine and a lasting flavoured scent (especially if flavouring has been blended with the tobacco). Traditionally, it is sniffed or inhaled lightly after a pinch of snuff is either placed onto the back surface of […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRINCE LOUIS OF CAMBRIDGE

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRINCE LOUIS OF CAMBRIDGE: The beautiful photograph of Prince Louis was taken by his mother. The Duchess of Cambridge this morning and released by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – ST. GEORGE & THE DRAGON

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – ST. GEORGE & THE DRAGON: Hungerford Arcade has the St. George flag flying high outside in celebration of St. George’s Day.     The earliest documented mention of St George in England comes from the Venerable Bede. His feast day is also mentioned in the Durham Collectar, a 9th-century liturgical work. The will of Alfred the Great is said to refer to the […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE- “BUDDHA BAR”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE- “BUDDHA BAR”: Hello Again I collect Buddhas which I would imagine is a pastime that I share with many others (or maybe not).   What do you call a person who collects Buddhas? I would imagine that you would be called a person who collects Buddhas.   Yet, I have never paid for a Buddha as I consider […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – HRH THE PRINCE PHILIP DUKE OF EDINBURGH

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – HRH THE PRINCE PHILIP DUKE OF EDINBURGH: Hungerford Arcade co-owners, Hazel Browne and Adrian Gilmour, managers, Rita Kibble, Wendy Spare, Richard Brockwell, staff and stallholders send our sincere condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her family on the very sad passing this morning of her husband of 74 years, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh.  He was […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – ALL READY FOR 12TH APRIL 2021

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – ALL READY FOR 12TH APRIL 2021: Hungerford Arcade is buzzing with stallholder activity as they get their units ready for  Monday the 12th April grand reopening.  At last, it looks like there is a light at the end of the tunnel after two long lockdowns.  We are all hoping that this will be a new beginning for all of us to […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – ALEXANDER’S TEA ROOM’S BEAUTIFUL SEATING AREA

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – ALEXANDER’S TEA ROOM’S BEAUTIFUL SEATING AREA: Hungerford Arcade is very proud of Alexander’s Tea Room and what they have achieved during this latest lockdown.     REOPENING INFORMATION On April 12th 2021, Alexanders Tea Room will reopen after being closed for over 3 months due to the national lockdown.   While we have been closed, we have kept busy.  Just recently the […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – GETTING READY FOR THE GRAND REOPENING ON 12TH APRIL 2021

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – GETTING READY FOR THE GRAND REOPENING ON 12TH APRIL 2021: Hungerford Arcade has been buzzing with activity, getting ready for the end of lockdown on 12th April.  Arcade co-owner, Adrian Gilmour has once again invested lots of money in getting all the lighting changed over to LED as an ongoing part of our green policy which has been going on for many years now.  It […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – THE FAR TOTTERING AND OYSTER CREEK BRANCH RAILWAY

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – THE FAR TOTTERING AND OYSTER CREEK BRANCH RAILWAY: Hello Again You are about to read the shortest ever article that I am ever likely to write but before I continue here is some background to my humble offering.   As you might have guessed, I am something of a railway buff and like nothing better than spending my pocket money, travelling on a […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – A CREATION FOR GRANNIE’S FRONT GARDEN

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – A CREATION FOR GRANNIE’S FRONT GARDEN: A CREATION FOR GRANNIE’S FRONT GARDEN

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – THE BLUNDERBUSS!

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – THE BLUNDERBUSS!: These are two fine examples of Blunderbuss’s from the 1780’s. Some of several available in unit 11 here at Hungerford Arcade along with a multitude of other militaria memorabilia.          The blunderbuss is a firearm with a short, large caliber barrel which is flared at the muzzel. It was used with shot and […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE IN THE MIDDLE AGES

HUNGERFORD ARCADE IN THE MIDDLE AGES: Hungerford Arcade was transported back to the Middle Ages when regular customer, Stephen Payne called in to buy things for his fascinating hobby. I am sure you will enjoy Stephen’s story about himself and his hobby!   I am a Living History re-enactor specialising in the middle ages period (circa 1485) and as such I ‘play’ […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – Mourning Ring

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – Mourning Ring

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – THE BENTLEY BOYS

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – THE BENTLEY BOYS: One of the joys of living in this corner of West Berkshire is that frequently ones sees a vintage car pass on one of the local roads. The driver is open to the air as the car glides without effort towards its destination. Most people pause for a moment to witness the beauty of the […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – CHARM BRACELETS

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – CHARM BRACELETS: Hungerford Arcade is full of all sorts of wonderful treasures and trinkets. Today we have this beautiul childrens silver charm bracelet!     Charm bracelets are known to have been used even as far back as 75,000 years ago made from shells or bone. They were originally thought to be made or given to warn […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – SWEETHEART BROOCHES

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – SWEETHEART BROOCHES: Hungerford Arcade has many wonderful things in all the units and today, I want to show you the beautiful Sweetheart Brooches in Ann Parker’s Unit 42P.     Many wonderful things were made in the trenches of WWI from old shell cases and bullet casings.  This gave the soldiers something to while away the hours […]

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE

HUNGERFORD ARCADE – COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE: Hungerford Arcade is no stranger to television, radio, magazines and newspapers, having appeared many times on and in each.  This week, we appeared in the Country Living Magazine, highlighting some of the beautiful garden features owned by Trevor and Jane Elliman (Unit 12) and Kay Davies (Unit G3).   The garden section is huge and […]