The weekend of 7th/8th June saw us out for a meal and catch up with our good friends Jacqui and John. They are taking us to Haworth in Yorkshire for a weekend treat for my birthday. We will be visiting the Brontë House, which I’ve wanted to do for ages. There’ll be lots of good food, wine and laughter I’m sure.
Lunch was at The Malthouse at Ripponden
Lovely pub grounds
Sunday we took ourselves off to the Vintage Home Show at Victoria Baths, Manchester.
The wandering welder found himself a little tie pin that he put in his lapel
The original changing rooms
Events are now held in the old swimming pool
It’s an amazing building to visit at anytime
We next moved on to the annual Antique Textile Fair at Fallowfield and Mr Dapper Chap struck gold
when he came across an almost new pair of Loakes brogues for £25. They are £300 new.
Then he came across a woollen 70’s waistcoat made here in Great Britain. He paid £15, a bargain.
If you’ve never been to The Textile Society event I can definitely recommend it if only to
ooh and aah over all the fabrics, outfits and accessories. The folk who attend look amazing as well.
I couldn’t resist this 1930’s French Passementerie sample book.
The trader has a shop in France and spends the summer attending UK fairs and Brocantes.
I know my No Rules Textile gals will go mad for it.
I came away with a Victorian childs nightie for £2. I’m planning on adding stitches and appliqué to it. I may even dip dye the bottom. This A4 print of puff sleeved garments appealed to me. I’ll be adding it to the current display on my studio wall.
That’s it for this week. There plenty more events to come next week including an immersive art show at Media City in Manchester. Take care and have a good week.
Thanks for popping by.
Lynn xx
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Victoria Baths are beautiful - great use of the building too when they have a craft fair or something similar.
ReplyDeleteWow and WOW again for hubbies find with the shoes. Are they really normally £300? He certainly struck gold on that day out.
Keep enjoying your year - had a laugh at you two singing the other day (Cupid ...Bow)
Hugs, Neet 3 xx
What brilliant days out you’ve had! I loved the setting for the vintage textile fair and what bargains you had, unbelievable that you got the Loakes shoes for £15! I loved the trimmings book you got as well, what a great way to celebrate your upcoming big birthday.
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Brilliant day out I would have loved that. You would like the hotel we stay at in Matlock Baths, it's called Hodgkinsons and is still kept more or less as the Victorians would have known it. It's a bit like a small museum. If you like the modern hotels you would not stay there Lol! Have a great week. Hugs Angela x14x
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all those gorgeous textile pieces. What bargains you both found. I can just imagine what a lovely day you had in that amazing venue. Looking forward to seeing how you transform that little nightie x x Jo 🌈
ReplyDeleteWhat a day! And such treasures - I bought some lovely vintage lace at a Paris market for my MIL and when she began downsizing some of it came back to me. Had I know I would have bought more LOL! Look forward to seeing the upcycled nightie. Your posts never disappoint :D
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I remember a programme about the baths , great to see them In use even if not the original purpose! What fab things you found . Happy woyww Helen #2
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great day was had by both of you. An unusual place to hold an event and it looks busy. I take it there are are steps down 😊 Happy WOYWW. Angela #9
ReplyDeleteThe baths building is beautiful. Those tiles remind me of those decorating the entrances and stairways of the old tenement building my family lived in when I was a child. I like the pin, the waistcoat and shoes are just perfect for your husband. And your finds are perfect for you too. Like you, I don't like big parties either. Id rather do what you are doing this year. I'll keep it in mind for my 80th in a few years time. Have a fabulous week. Elizabeth x #15
ReplyDeleteJust a quick visit. Happy WOYWW. Sarah
ReplyDeleteOh thanks for sharing; Bench; Tiles; Fabrics scrumptious feast for the eyes. Bit too hot down south I'm afraid. Hugs BJ#1
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of interesting things to read about this week! I remember going to a swimming pool with changing rooms like that- maybe 60 years ago...
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What a treasure trove you both found! I used to pass a passementerie shop in Paris on the way to the metro station. The Victoria baths looks to be a wonderful building.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week, hugs,
Lynnecrafts 8 xx
I wonder if it’s the same lady Lynne
Deletewow what an amazing place to visit so many things to spot (I love those tiles and the staircase). Love the idea of creating memories and exploring rather than a big celebration too. enjoy
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I love the Victoria Baths, possibly one of the most spectacular venues we've traded at although the loading was awful, such a long walk to the van! xxx
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