"Antiquing" is an oddly specific word, but it's not quite the same as shopping for antiques. It's more about the experience than the results -- at least in my experience.
A group of my AWC buddies and I took a day trip to the cute little town of
Lewes to go antiquing. The morning started out with a few sprinkles, but the sun came out and brightened up our day.
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| A sunny day! |
It was an easy train ride from Victoria Station and a short walk to the town center, which is chock-a-block with antique stores.
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| Lewes War Memorial |
Many of the antique stores looked quite small from the street, but turned out to be a labyrinth of stalls and cabinets crammed full of potential treasures.
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| Beatrix Potter |
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| Art Nouveau china |
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| Cheesy American stuff |
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| Fine china, with disco ball! |
Even the local "Flea Market" had quite a lot to offer, as evidenced by the full suits of armor in the windows.
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| Nice digs for a flea market! |
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| China and a lovely christening gown |
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| "vintage" telephones |
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| Biological specimens, including a horse skull |
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| Colorful steak plates |
While many of us, including myself, returned home empty-handed, we all had a wonderful time. We were antiquing -- not shopping, after all -- The thrill of the hunt is just as fun as finding something you actually want (and can afford) to buy...
I like your slant on things. I've been to Lewes and other antiquing adventures, often coming home empty handed, but having had a marvelous time. Always something fascinating to see and friends to share time with.
ReplyDeleteI wonder whether one of the suits of armor came from Tom Sarris's Orleans Steak House? ;-)
ReplyDeleteLOL, Diana! I had forgotten about that place. I wonder what happened to all the cheesy decor. Any new restaurants in Arlington with a salad bar shaped like a Mississippi river boat?
ReplyDeleteI've kept my eye out for the Orleans House paraphernalia ever since the restaurant closed. As I recall, even the Mississippi River boat salad bar was for sale. I haven't seen it yet, but there continue to be enough new restaurants opening here that I guess you never know . . .
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