Arundel.... Or... Life in an English Country Town

 

It’s not only the castle dominating

 the skyline that makes Arundel so special. 











Nor is it the cathedral that towers majestically
 over houses built by Napoleonic prisoners of war. 











Or the river that meanders through.
 




It’s not the many independent shops, galleries, restaurants, or pubs.



 Or the walks that lead you mile after mile into places with the most spectacular of views.
























Where you can sit on hilltops far from 
the madding crowd and just catch your breath.

































It isn’t the history that dates back to Roman times or the streets that feel like a film set. 

Or the locals, many of whom are artistic, musical, or just pleasantly eccentric.



  Party in the jailhouse 




Or the serene setting for boating, wildlife and picnics that is Swanbourne Lake. 






It isn’t only the Wildfowl Trust, 
Not the Festival alone with it's 10 dizzy days of art and music, 







Arundel Museum, 
the swimming lido,
walking tours and music in the old jailhouse.















It’s that whole package and so much more besides.

Arundel is unique.

And no, I don't work for the Arundel Tourist Board.
(Now there's a thought)

But I have lived in the town for 30 years and think it's pretty special.



For more about the town, its people, 
many attractions and history go to:

https://www.visitarundel.co.uk/


and do take a look at this beautiful video

by a young man who was brought up in the town.

I remember him as a boy, hurtling down Tarrant Street on his skateboard, his pet rat on his shoulder.

(Told you it was an eccentrics town, now, didn't I?)

Now a filmmaker

https://player.vimeo.com/video/189913981






and where are we in all this?

Nass and I are husband and wife
(and Elsa our part time help)


 with an antiques showroom
in a 19th-century brewery warehouse,
hidden behind Arundel Co-op.

English & French decorative antique furniture

















plus our own style of upcycling

on chests of drawers







 vintage pots
Victorian Bamboo










Open by appointment and chance at the moment

Just email to let us know you are coming,
arundel.eccentrics@sky.com

You will find us just 5 minutes walk from Arundel High Street.

Walk down to the bridge,
stay on the right as you cross.

Come down the alley
turn left and sharp left.

There are 3 large antique and vintage warehouses.
We are the last in the row.



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