Pilgrim's Antiques Centre.18. Tour of the shop.

Come with me, now, for a browse round Pilgrims Antiques Centre.

Enjoy the friendly atmosphere and the great variety of antiques and collectables on offer.

The shop is housed in an old building, which was once a butcher's shop and a little more recently was a furniture maker's workshop and shop.

There are 4 rooms linked by 2 or 3 stairs and the shop is bigger than would appear from the outside.

There is an extra alley way to one side, which we call Pilgrim's Way.

Imagine that you have stepped in from the pavement of busy West Street
for a little while of enjoying yourself.

Many people's eyes are first drawn to the juke box, on the left as you come through the door.

It belongs to Stephen - who also collects and sells old telephones.

People often ask if the juke box is for sale - it is hard to answer that one.

Stephen loves the machine and it would be a sad day when he lets it go.

I have heard the figure £4,000 quoted for it.

The joy of it is that it works and often we play loved hits of the 50s and 60s.

There is a collection box to raise money for the local hospice.

Your eyes will then turn to the right to see all the glass that Jill has for sale. She is knowledgeable about glass of all eras. Jill is normally in the shop on Thursdays if you want advice on glass.

A little further round you will see Bill's corner - a favourite haunt for menfolk, especially on a Monday when Bill is in the shop to chat.

There are quite a few cabinets in the shop.

Judy has the one on the left with cutlery and Hilary is the jewellery specialist.

Hilary is normally in the shop on a Thursday.

You can see, to the right of the cabinets, a couple of steps which lead to the next room.

As you climb the two steps you see Julie's area to your left - full of linens and lace and all sorts of things.


On the right is the first of Jonathan's areas.

Sue and Brian also display in this room. They use the original fireplace to great effect to show off their wares.

Opposite this wall they have cabinets with jewellery.

They specialise in copper and brass.

One or both are in the shop on Fridays.

Now we have climbed three more steps to the third room.

Jonathan uses part of this room, on the right.

Also there is a cabinet and some shelves which Jonathan shares with Ann and Jean, who are regularly in the shop on Wednesdays.

Stephen has more items in this room, on the left.

Obviously he specialises in things mechanical.

But this week my eyes were drawn to two lovely Rowntrees Chocolate display cases.

As you proceed, you will come to Monika's area on the right.

She concentrates on art nouveau and arts and crafts design, where possible.

And on the left is the first of Jo's areas.

I think of this as the boudoir! Lots of crisp white linens and lace and pretty things. Jo is regularly in the shop on Tuesdays and every other Saturday.

Now we are looking from the next set of three steps into the 4th room, which was a cafe until about 18 months ago.

The left hand side is taken by Terry, with much help from her daughter, Emma.

The area is full of all sorts of interesting and lovely 20th century collectables.

Terry and Emma also sell at vintage clothing and jewellery fairs.


Jo has a second area in this room, which concentrates on the kitchen and other household wares.

You will see that she also has furniture.

Finally we come to the last section of the shop - mine. I am Paula.

I have tried to create sub section even within my small area.

At the far end are the pretty things. I have coloured glass in front of the little window. I have a shelf devoted to the styles and colours of the 1950s and 1960s. Next to that I have kitchenalia. I have a little section which concentrates on juvenile memorabilia. I also have some space for masculine collectables - but its getting squeezed out a bit.

At the end of the shop, turn around and browse again as you return back to the sales desk.

It always looks different from a new angle.

Now we are looking down to the desk and the door.

On the right are the cabinets used by Gill. She specialises in glass - beautiful table glass mostly of the 20th century.

What a pity that I failed to spot that a bright yellow removal van was outside the window.!

Before you leave, I would advise that you wander along The Pilgrims Way - indeed many people start there.

Jonathan has shelves there for his bargains.

John also uses The Pilgrim's way for his barometers.

Do come and see our shop for yourself.

We are open Monday to Saturday from 10 o'clock until 5 o'clock.

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