Monday 24 January 2011

A trip to Tynemouth

Last Sunday was one of those rare mornings where we hadn't been out the night before. Feeling fresh, we decided to head along to Tynemouth market.

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The entrance to the market from street level.

Tynemouth market is held in Tynemouth Metro Station and is well known across the North East as a place where bargains can be found. I have been told that the market is better for vintage clothing and accessories on a Saturday but we have yet to visit on that day as Harmer is often at work.

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Inside the market (excuse the slightly out of focus picture, Harmers camera ran out of battery!)

We walked around the market for a good 2 hours and found a handful of items to take home. I picked out a Sarah Coventry vintage cameo ring for £2, some homemade chocolate orange truffles for £3.50, a slice of chicken and leek pie for £1.10 and a rocky road cake for £1. Harmer managed to find herself a 'Claire' bracelet (which is her christian name) for 50p, a beautiful turquoise brooch for £5 which she plans to make into a ring, a slice of chicken and leek pie £1.10 and a toffee and chocolate muffin for £1.

After building up a large appetite we decided to walk along to the sea front for some fish and chips.

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As we were walking along we popped into the Green Ginger shopping mall which is situated in an old church. It was here where I found myself a new cup and saucer for £2.49. We were shocked when we discovered the set for soo cheap and had to double check that the saucer and cup weren't priced separately!!!

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Harmer pointed us in the right direction of Marshall's Fish and Chip shop and we decided to sit inside as the weather was not the nicest.

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We both ordered cod, chips and mushy peas and shared a pot of curry sauce.

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After filling our bellies we decided it was time to head back home and admire our purchases:

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The cakes! With an extra two for our other housemates.

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My WONDERFUL cup and saucer. It looks quite small on this picture but it is MUCH bigger then a standard size set.

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Our small jewellery haul.

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We're looking forward to this coming Sunday and we are hoping to attend a vintage fair at Northumbria University's student union. We shall report back with our finds and next time we'll make sure to take a few snaps of our faces.

Bryden

x

8 comments:

  1. I love the jewellery! Hope you visit back :)
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  2. Looks like fun! Cool blog x

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  3. ahhhh when is the fair? this sunday coming? I need to go!! but I have 33p! fml!! xx

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  4. Thanks girls :]

    Vicky - Here's the link to the facebook page http://www.facebook.com/search.php?q=newcastles%20affordable%20vintage%20fair&init=quick&tas=0.6105814916500718#!/event.php?eid=113343815402561. Hoping to find some good stuff. Claire said there was a place last time where you could buy by weight so hopefully that will be there again!

    Bryden x

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  6. Cannot believe you went to Tynemouth market! I freakin love the stalls there! It is great for a bargain! Crazy...x

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  7. I have two of that teacup!
    So lovely, I love that shop!

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