The Art Deco period first appeared in France around 1910, it was reference to a style of visual arts / architecture and product design.
It really flourished in America and Europe during the 1920’s and 30’s through exterior and interior design, large structures to small objects, even how people dressed themselves.
Art Deco combined modern design with craftsmanship and expensive materials representing luxury and glamour.
You can see the Art Deco influence in bridges, ocean liners, trains,cars, furniture and every day objects. Its dominance ended with the beginning of WW2 and the strictly functional styles of modern architecture.
HUNGERFORD ARCADE CLASSIC VEHICLE SHOW
We had our bi-annual classic car show outside the Arcade in September, the weather was slightly against us, but as always we had a great turn out. A big thank you to Mike and Colleen Kent and the West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Car Club.
ALTERNATIVE BARGAIN HUNT
We had a great afternoon hosting SAS Auctions with experts Thomas Forrester and Neil Shuttleworth, they were with their Alternative Bargain hunt for the Newbury Weekly News.
Each pair of contestants had a budget of £300 and with the help of their experts picked out 3 items each to send to auction, with all money raised going to a local Children’s Hospice.
ARCADE WEDDING!
Our very own Stallholder Chula (Unit 22 & 37), married her long term partner Lee in Las Vegas this month. Chula wore a lovely vintage wedding dress and Lee wore a vintage Hawaiian shirt. They had an amazing week in Las Vegas and we would like to wish them both many Congratulations from us all here at Hungerford Arcade and Wallingford Arcade.
Dan’s Valuation Day
Dan Evans – Greenwood Collection (Unit 3) held a very successful valuation day here at Hungerford Arcade this month.
Dan specializes in gold, silver and jewellery. He was kept busy with customers popping in throughout the day with various items to value. Including a pair of medals and a bosun’s whistle dug up from a family members garden.
Suzanne was one of his first customers, she popped in with a collection of various silver items.
Wallingford Arcade Unit 19 Ria Seymour
Ria has a wonderful collection of Welsh dressers, glasses, china and lots of quirky things. You really must take a look!
Ria’s gorgeous furniture and a great selection of very unusual pieces.
Wallingford Arcade – Siobhan Collins Unit 2
Siobhan has a wonderful collection of silver, silver plate, mirrors and wonderful quirky things. Wallingford Arcade is certainly the place to come for all your silver.
Wallingford Arcade – Sheena Davies Unit 19A
Sheena has a fantastic collection of writing slop, stunning tea caddy and many beautiful things. If you are looking for that special gift for someone, 19A is the place to be.
Wallingford Arcade – New Unit 34
We have many new stallholders at Wallingford Arcade that you really must come and see. We look forward very much to your visit.
