ZOO CERAMICS ANIMAL SCULPTURE AND GIFTWARE NEWS
DECEMBER 2008 Characters at the Lincoln Christmas Market
DECEMBER 2008 Characters at the Lincoln Christmas Market
Once again we found ourselves exhibiting at the Lincoln Christmas Market, which is well established as one of the finest Christmas events in the country. Many places have tried to emulate this fair, but very few can match it on the location and the variety of stalls. This year was extra special because the weather was mild, dry and sunny for four days and nights; which must be some kind of record for this show. As a result people flocked to Lincoln in their thousands to visit the exhibitors and see the sights.
Zoo Ceramics at the Lincoln Market
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As the weather was so clement it provided me with a good opportunity to create a photographic record and capture a little of the atmosphere. Apart from the scenery, what makes this show really special is the fabulous Victorian costumes worn by the stall holders and here are a few of the best examples.
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Linden from www.lindencraven.co.uk
Tom from Rusticraft 01522 721014
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Pete from www.glasswithcare.com
Claire form www.butterfliesandhurricanes.co.uk
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Dave from www.kudosrocksalt.co.uk
Barbara from www.holhinghambears.com
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Andy from www.kananda.com
Rachel from www.bowserbros.com
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Jim from www.trinitycourtpotteries.co.uk
Sally from www.condessa.co.uk
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Jane and Mostyn from www.foxlec.co.uk
Wooden Toys
Carol and Robin from www.robin-smith-art.co.uk
Gerald Ye Herald from www.arimsheraldics.me.uk and Phil from www.black-letter.co.uk
Wooden Toys
Carol and Robin from www.robin-smith-art.co.uk
Gerald Ye Herald from www.arimsheraldics.me.uk and Phil from www.black-letter.co.uk
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Alissa and Andy from www.alexanderinteriors.co.uk
Haydn and Dominic from www.laurestondesigns.co.uk
David and Rose from www.ribbonbox.co.uk
Haydn and Dominic from www.laurestondesigns.co.uk
David and Rose from www.ribbonbox.co.uk
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Patricia and Maurice from Gourmet Roasted Nuts 01526 398203 Chris and Sylvia from Mini World Bob and carol from www.teachblackmithing.com Stephen and Gillain from www.hidebound.co.uk Maggie and Tracy from www.zooceramics.co.uk Graham and Lorraine from www.beadazzeled.co.uk |
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Andy and Liz Candle Power Steam Boats 01697 323523
Alfons and Anne from A2Beads [email protected]
Rob and Sue from www.storkandcradle.co.uk
Natalie and Kate from www.giftsfromhandpicked.com
Jayne, Charles, Jonathan and Della from [email protected]
John and Jacqui from www.zanniajewellery.co.uk
Rob and Sue from www.storkandcradle.co.uk
Natalie and Kate from www.giftsfromhandpicked.com
Jayne, Charles, Jonathan and Della from [email protected]
John and Jacqui from www.zanniajewellery.co.uk
In amongst the festive humans are some other decorative creatures and even the dogs get a Christmas make-over.
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Even the public make a special effort and many thousands join in the fun by wearing colourful hats. The couple below entered in the spirit and came all the way from Whitby sporting their Victorian finery.
The Public
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Felicity
Andrew and mark
Putting on an event of the size involves hundreds of people from the council and the emergency services and when the show finally closes there are many others who work through out the night to clear everything away. With our heavy ceramics we are always one of the last to pack our stock away so we get to know the luminous night staff who come to dismantle the large marquees.
Danny
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Friday 2nd December 10 am - 9.30 pm
Saturday 3rd December 10 am - 9.30 pm
Sunday 4th December 10 am - 7.00 pm
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