Sunday 9 June 2013

Our colourful visit to the lovely town Lewes....

Hope you've had a very nice weekend. Over here the weather was fine but this afternoon a bit cloudy so no "distraction" with wanting to catch some sun rays in the garden and enough time for a new blog.
I've already mentioned in my last blog that I've met many acquaintances at Village-Vintage 
Amongst them Lucy from Love Lane Vintage  and also co-organiser of this great fair.While we were talking she gave me the tip that we should visit the town Lewes because she was very sure I would like it.
And she was right.... such a lovely town!

"You can see Lewes lying like a box of toys under a great amphitheatre of chalky hills"
 ~ William Morris~

It's amazing how much varied things you can find in a small town and especially one street, Cliff High Street.

A lot of history....








Harvey's Brewery as seen from Cliff Bridge, Lewes








High above the medieval streets stands Lewes Castle








When we walked into town we were just in time to get a glimpse of a small organic market with many stalls including this one with (flowering)plants ....








But also a lot of lovely (antique)shops and flea markets....








With a wide variety of trinkets and valuables .... for instance this doll of Lady Di in an antique shop (image above)








But also this lovely stone plaque of a hare on a flea....








While we walked through Cliff High Street I caught this beautiful alley with pastel-coloured front ....








And this cute cottage....








This lovely shop Flint with a simple but beautiful storefront beauty....








After our walk we've had lunch in a place called Bill's and talking about colours.... enough of that around here.
It's a very nice concept because not only you can have a (biologic) breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can also buy all kinds of jam, chutney, olive oil.... you name it. Everything is displayed around the tables .... it really gives a nice atmosphere.














I even liked the chair I was sitting on....








And as might be expected, our lunch was delicious....








All in all a very tasty closure of what has been a beautiful day....

Next time more about a completely different but also very nice visit to Brighton, enjoy your Sunday evening and have a nice week!

Anita xo

5 comments:

  1. A few weeks ago we paid our first visit to lovely Lewes, it was only a flying visit as we were on route to the wonderful Charleston Farmhouse in the afternoon. I would of loved to have had more time to explore! and found Bills, looks wonderful!

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  3. Lewes looks like a great place to visit. I would love to walk around the antique centre and market. The hare plaque is a wonderful find. Just gorgeous!
    Thanks for sharing your visit to the town and superb photos. You have inspired me to visit.

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  4. Mooi die foto's. Er valt nog zoveel te zien. Ben benieuwd of je deze reactie kunt lezen...

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    1. Er is inderdaad nog veel moois te zien en gelukkig ook nog genoeg dichter bij huis.Wil net als jij ook nog steeds weer eens naar Artis en hoop dat we gauw onze "Artis-ervaringen" kunnen uitwisselen!x

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