We had a very busy day at Hungerford Arcade with the annual Victorian Extravaganza last Friday, when we were open throughout the evening.
The day started early with the fairground folk already setting up when I arrived at 8.15. The High Street filled up with rides, food stalls and later steam engines. It really began to come to life as it got dark and we could properly appreciate the spectacular light display.
This was the view from the front door.
The steam engines were a magnificent sight with the steam giving a real Victorian atmosphere to the evening.
The prize for the best Victorian costume was re-introduced this year and Chris, Adrian and Bertie joined in the fun with wigs!
We were delighted when Kizzy, one of our regulars, won one of the prizes. A talented seamstress, she made her own costume and did up the buttons on her boots with a button hook purchased in the Arcade!
Adrian and Bertie with Emma, who looked wonderful and was amazing on stilts!
It was a fun-filled evening and we look forward to next year, when I have promised to come as a Victorian maid, complete with mob cap!!
