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.
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.
Or the locals, many of whom are artistic, musical, or just pleasantly eccentric.
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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.
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:
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.
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
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.
on chests of drawers
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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