We were up before the lark on most mornings over the past week, whizzing up and down the A1, Yorkshire to Cambridgeshire, Yorkshire to Lincolnshire, Yorkshire to Nottinghamshire - non-stop antiquing, joints a-creaking and ageing by the mile.
The weather wasn't always on our side...
...and we'd forgotten our torches - but sometimes the moon lit our way.
Once the sky lightened the hunt began in earnest, the only problem being...
...could we find some old-fashioned antiques in this brave new world?
If they could do it so could we!
It's a great way to make a living...
...though a little exhausting!
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Nilly, I keep looking on your ebay page for a lovely primitive painting, like a fool I've missed so many.
ReplyDeleteI'm up in York this weekend (just off), I always scan the crowds in the hope of seeing you... one day!
LLX
We haven't been into York for a while, just to the Saturday car boot sale on the racecourse (last one next week!) You must try to get there one day, it really is a good one with lots of antiques, vintage & the like. And guess what I found today - two little primitive watercolours. One of a milkmaid, the other of a fishwife. But I can't part with them, I'm afraid.
DeleteNilly I admire you're stamina. I'm not good at getting up early, I hate leaving my bed especially if it's still dark. But i love that feeling at markets when you get there just as it's getting light and you feel as though you've stolen a few hours from somewhere. If you can make a living buying and selling desirable old objets d'art it's the best feeling in the world.
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As far as getting up in the early hours is concerned, I'm afraid it goes with the job. You are right though, it is a fun way to earn a living. No pension, though!
DeleteI like the metal hares and stags... Were they at Newark?
ReplyDeleteIt's an addiction this early start, hunt for treasure lark.... I am sure with your eagle eyes you managed to find some old fashioned antiques amongst the decorative stuff.
Julie x
Yes - they are always at Newark. It's a really good stand with loads of modestly priced things for the garden - or inside. I think they usually sell out quite early and don't bother standing on the second day.
DeleteOh so many beautiful thing´s! Really nice to see this market...
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
Titti
Thank you! The photos show three fairs - all huge and full of wonderful things.
DeleteDear Nilly,
ReplyDeletethat's strange to see the ins and outs of English fairs,
I luckily when I come there's always the sun shining,
ahhhh how I'd be there now !!
Thank you for your visits, make me great pleasure!
Love Susy x
It's getting colder in England now - it's not so much fun when it snows!
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