Hungerford Arcade “Clocking-on at the Arcade”

Hungerford Arcade “Clocking-on at the Arcade”: Hungerford Arcade has many interesting items for sale, but Frances Jones, the owner of this particular item is reluctant to sell it and will probably take it back home with her.   The item in question is a Fusee movement clocking-in-clock c. 1890 which came from a railway station (unfortunately, we do not know which …

Hungerford Arcade “William Morris & John Singer Foundry”

Hungerford Arcade “William Morris & John Singer Foundry”: Hungerford Arcade had a fascinating young lady visit us today with a wonderful story to tell.  Isla Mackenzie is a sculptress at the world renowned Morris Singer Foundry in Lasham, Hampshire (near Alton).  During her visit she fell in love with a cute little bronze cat whose ears were cut off too short when it was …

Hungerford Arcade “There’s More than Oil in Dallas, Texas”

Hungerford Arcade “There’s More than Oil in Dallas, Texas”: Hungerford Arcade have many visitors from all parts of the world, but on this day we had a very glamorous couple from Dallas, Texas, Ken and Monica Mask.   When we hear of Dallas, Texas, the first thing that comes to mind is J.R. Ewing of Ewing Oil and the Oil Barons.  Well, there is …