I must have read this in about 1963 -does anyone else remember it? I loved the illustrations then and once I'd seen one of the pictures the others came flooding back. Isn't it funny what triggers memory? A simple image buried for years was enough to take me back to my regular seat in the armchair curled up with a book and an apple - simple days!
Loving these vintage curtains - 3 of them. Irises and roses on a crimson background... not barkcloth this time but probably 50s.
I'm a sucker for black, white and red 50s ceramics too so this tureen came home with me ...
as did the Coronation and jubilee mugs - both pre war.
Also some bits of haberdashery including a bunch of crochet hooks which will be great for my crochet class tonight...
and some vintage advertising cards.I'll have to do a separate post about them! They appear to have been used routinely to advertise all manner of things and I was amazed to find these Ross fish finger cards!Lately I've picked up all sorts of these advertising cards - from fish fingers to batteries to stockings!
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The little habd painted jug had to come home
and then I spotted a table groaning with Beryl ware. There was no way I could carry it all so I had to satisfy myself with a tureen and a couple of other bits
but my favourite finds were these delightful boats seen here ridng the crest of a cheap as chips Afghan!
Hope the thrifting gods have been good to you too!
Wow what a load of delights ;-) I really like the 50's red and lack tureen i saw a whole dinner service of this once it looked amazing all together. I don't remember the book but i agree its so lovely to find something that evokes such lovely childhood memories. Do you know that you can still buy darning mushrooms. I was in a little village the other weekend and went into a real old wool shop well it sold everything had the old wooden counter still and they had them in a little basket ;-) Have a lovely week and enjoy your lovely finds, dee x
ReplyDeleteGreat finds - especially that book. I remember that story and especially that picture. Another one to search for I think.
ReplyDeleteYou managed to find some great things there, the curtains are lovely and the Beryl Woods Ware is always a bonus to find. I don't remember that particular Ladybird book but I love the illustrations. I found some more 1960s ladybirds in a National Trust second hand book shop on Sunday. I did intend to get up for a boot sale but somehow didn't make it !
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Great finds........ especially the red, black and white tureen........
ReplyDeleteWow what a fabulous haul. I remember that ladybird book! Infact it's possibly still up in my parents loft somewhere. I don't remeber the title but I do remember the picture, how funny.
ReplyDeleteI remember Beaky! Although I haven't thought about that book for decades. Seeing the pictures brought it right back.
ReplyDeleteWhat finds! You certainly struck lucky.
Some great finds, especially the flowery material. Haven't been booting this year but a few good finds in charity shops including 2 red, black and white tureens! Not same pattern as yours, mine have red 'reeds' on them and, at £1.50 each they were definitely coming home with me.
ReplyDeleteCarol xx
I dragged the young man to a huge one on Sunday - it was rubbish - but I did manage to get a few bits.
ReplyDeleteThe boots haven't started up around here yet. Another few weeks. Nice finds. I don't know this ladybird book but it looks fun. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely buys. I'm lusting after those floral curtains, they're gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of Ladybird books, adore the illustrations, and Beaky is no exception.
What an amazing haul!!!Well Done!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe you found so much at one boot fair - where is it!!!!!!
Don't recognise the book although unfortunately am old enough too ;(
I havent yet been to a fair this year - havent seen any advertised round here yet at the usual spots - but soon surely as I got some great buys last year when we first moved house!
Wow weren't you lucky, what amazing finds. I love the little green jug.
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I love the little pale green sauce boat best. I went to a Boot sale a couple of weeks ago and came back with ... nothing!
ReplyDeleteLovely boot sale finds, especially the Beryl ware, curtains and cards. Hopefully it'll be a great booting season for everyone this year!
ReplyDeleteI remember Beaky, too. It's on of the lovely 497 series which are all beautifully illustrated by P B Hickling - Ned the Lonely Donkey was my childhood favourite.
ReplyDeletewo Wendy your bags must have been graoning by the time you finished, some great finds.
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ReplyDeleteEither your boot sales are a class above the rest of the UK or you are a dab hand at sniffing out a bargain. I covet those advertising cards. You'd never see anything like that quality down here... and speaking as the woman with 100's of Ladybird books under the stairs in crates, hold on to Beaky, he's not that common a bird! Lesley
Awesome finds!
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I'm not one for collecting myself (except craft stuff - I know), but I LOVE looking at your wonderful finds. You really do have an excellent 'eye' and no doubt you are up with the lark swooping down on these treasures. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletelovely finds, we have just begun booting again this season but hope we have as much luck as you! Helen x
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