Thursday, August 28, 2008
28th August Dorking
It has been busy in Pilgrims today.
There have been lots of people in to browse and to spend money.
Before it got busy I took a stroll along the High Street with parcels to post, with my camera at the ready.
When I got back there was a Canadian dealer picking up blue and white and Japanese Imari china.
There was masses of wrapping to do, keeping Bill and me occupied, whilst Jill sorted out the money.
Jo was also in today, having a grand re-arrangement of her area.
That is something that a small area like ours needs little of - and especially this week which has been poor for us. Though both Bill and I took a little today.
We got home for me to continue with sales - dealing with things sold on EBay whilst we were out.
Now for a few Dorking pictures.
There have been lots of people in to browse and to spend money.
Before it got busy I took a stroll along the High Street with parcels to post, with my camera at the ready.
When I got back there was a Canadian dealer picking up blue and white and Japanese Imari china.
There was masses of wrapping to do, keeping Bill and me occupied, whilst Jill sorted out the money.
Jo was also in today, having a grand re-arrangement of her area.
That is something that a small area like ours needs little of - and especially this week which has been poor for us. Though both Bill and I took a little today.
We got home for me to continue with sales - dealing with things sold on EBay whilst we were out.
Now for a few Dorking pictures.
This water pump and signpost combined stands at a junction in the road very close to Pilgrims.
The church lies a little north of the High Street on a lane which runs parallel to the main street. There are many little cottages in this area.
West Street - with many antiques shops and other privately owned businesses selling fashion, furniture, household goods etc.
Just like Rocking Horse, the shop has a small frontage - but goes back a long way from the front.
The building used to be a butcher's shop and there are still the heavy metal rings and hooks in the ceiling.
This is a general view of the High Street.
The White Horse in the High Street is an 18th century coaching inn.
The White Horse in the High Street is an 18th century coaching inn.
The church lies a little north of the High Street on a lane which runs parallel to the main street. There are many little cottages in this area.
West Street - with many antiques shops and other privately owned businesses selling fashion, furniture, household goods etc.
Pilgrims is a cream building on the right hand side of the road just before a square brick building.
You can see it rather better in the next picture.
Just like Rocking Horse, the shop has a small frontage - but goes back a long way from the front.
The building used to be a butcher's shop and there are still the heavy metal rings and hooks in the ceiling.
The window display is changed every fortnight, using items from every area.
