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’ […]