Henrietta's Vintage at Etsy

One of my lovely Etsy customer reviews

2025-01-31T20:01:00.002+00:00

I love saving bits and bobs while being able to tell the history of garments and couture. Every detail, down to the fabric covered buttons, are attended to by couturiers. I made journal cards, with removable buttons, for this Seamstress handbound book.

Buttons purchased from my etsy store

2025-01-19T15:50:00.000+00:00

Lovely hand knitted cardigan made by one of my lovely Etsy customers.

below is a close up of the buttons she purchased from me to finish off her superb cardigan

2020-11-18T23:24:00.000+00:00

For those who knew the wonderful Ann McClean

From David McClean
I'm very sorry to tell you all that Ann collapsed on Tuesday afternoon. She was taken by ambulance to Shrewsbury Hospital, but died shortly after getting there.
Her (and my) sons in Vancouver and Perth have been informed, but due to this damned virus there is nothing they can do.
Her brother Stephen is coming over to help with the Frank side of things, but all in all....well, we knew we wouldn't live forever, but we thought there was at least a few more years left.
Sleep is hard to come by at the moment.

Forgotten Stitches

2018-08-07T18:34:00.001+01:00

Rebekah is a self taught embroiderer and beader. Forgotten Stitches recreates the romance of bygone eras using vintage textiles and materials and is dedicated to keeping forgotten arts alive. Please email me her rebekah@forgottenstitches.com for any enquires, commissions or just to say hello!

Forgotten Stitches explores a genuine passion and admiration for the fashion, lifestyle, etiquette and romance of bygone eras, and seeks to recreate this using vintage materials, threads and even sewing instruments wherever possible.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/forgottenstitches

Madeline's Corner

2018-05-16T19:20:00.004+01:00

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadelinesCorner#items

I'm Jacky and I am the designer, creator and maker at Madeline's Corner

From being a young child I have had a love of all things creative which use thread, yarn and fabric

From humble beginnings in primary school a beautiful lady called Mrs Lockwood taught me to embroider; from a sampler of stitches initially, then onto the designing and embroidering of a pump bag. How I looked forward each week to her lessons, which she taught with passion and patience

I was taught to knit by my mother (who knitted all my cardigans and jumpers) and my grandmother who favoured cotton dishcloths and socks and I was fascinated by her use of four needles. So, from scarves for my dolls to a layette set as part of my childcare exams, knitting became a firm favourite after I had mastered pattern reading and picking up dropped stitches, (the latter being an art in itself)

In sixth form, born out of the need to further fill my timetable of lessons, I opted to study Needlework. I studied for only a year, tagging onto a fifth form class lesson once a week for the theory side and had two lunchtime sessions of practical learning...and gained a grade A in my 'O' level. That was a proud moment!

Crocheting has been my love since I decided to start my own business (so much easier to deal with a dropped stitch!) and gladly most of my work now seems to include it!

Over subsequent years I have developed my skills and expertise, mostly self-taught, and with each year that passes my enthusiasm for creativity and achieving high standards of excellence have become my trademark

I am now a mother of four grown-up children who, from enjoying their initial nursery decor of sewn pieces and knitted garments of clothing, still enjoy the labours of love I create today

Madeline was my fifth child, who sadly died. When I launched Madeline's Corner in 2012, it seemed befitting to remember her in this way, as she will always have a home in my heart

I invite you to join me in the adventures of a needle..!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadelinesCorner#items

Fill Your Garden Trough For Free

2017-11-08T18:44:00.000+00:00

The Mesembryanthemum's are long gone, so what do you put in a very shallow trough?

Several cuttings from various evergreen plants such as Ivy, Laurel, Holly Privet and Conifer leaves.

10th Lytham Hall Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

2017-08-03T09:46:00.004+01:00

A selection of vehicles that took me eye.

Personality Knitting Pattern Model

2017-07-09T18:07:00.001+01:00

Pauline Stone was born in Guildford in 1941, and became a top English fashion model of the 1960's. A 1960's image of her that ran in the Daily Express helped to launch celebrated photographer David Bailey's career.

Stone married actor Laurence Harvey in 1972 -1973, He starred in Room at the Top (1959),The Alamo (1960) and The Manchurian Candidate (1962).

In 1978 - 1986 she married Peter Morton a businessman from the United States. who was the co-founder of the Hard Rock Cafe.

She then married Mark Burns in 1995 until his death in 2007, an English film and television actor who stared in Death as a woman, The Saint, The prisoner and the tv series Lorna Doone .

In Domino, the film about Stone's daughter Domino's life, Paulene is played by actress Jacqueline Bisset. Stone, however, requested that her name not be used in the film. The character was renamed Sophie Wynn.

Restoration Upcycle Queens

2017-07-05T15:38:00.000+01:00

These ladies are masters at restoring old furniture, and have an eye for making items such as picture frames, pictures and Christmas decorations out of old bits of broken jewellery and fabrics.

Before

After

Upcycled Pictures, Frames and Christmas decorations

Skipton Car Show 4th June 2017

2017-06-14T15:23:00.003+01:00

Held each year to support charities, this year's the chosen charity was the Alzheimer's Society.

Retro, Classic, Hot Rod, Vintage, American Cars, Motorcycles, & Trucks

Little Town Farm Shop Lancashire

2017-05-25T13:33:00.001+01:00

A friendly family run business situated on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire. Who sell quality produce, home reared Aberdeen Angus Beef, Glouchester Old Spot Pork and Bowland Lamb.

A full range of dairy products from Little Town Dairy includes yogurts, creme fraiche and ice-cream etc. They supply Booths supermarket, schools and cruise liners.

The Tea Room serves refreshments and country home cooked foods, they also provide traditional homemade convenience meals, pies and home baking which can be consumed in the Tea Room or taken away

They use local suppliers for bakery goods, cheeses, vegetables and conserves.

A full range of Animal feeds and bedding for all your pet needs. Seasonal sales include a small range of Plants and shrubs also family sourced.

http://www.littletownfarmshop.co.uk/

Deco Belt Buckles for your neck scarf

2017-05-09T10:24:00.002+01:00

Actors & Actresses of a bygone age

2017-04-25T13:39:00.001+01:00

Jessie Eliza Bateman Born 1877, died 1940. An English Stage actress she began her career as a child actress. After early success on tour in Shakespearean roles, she built her career both in London and foreign tours. She had her greatest success in the early years of the 20th century, and her career spanned over half a century.
Carlotta Addison Born 1849 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England. She was an actress, known for The Blue Bird (1910). She died on June 15, 1914 in London, England.
Iris Hawkins Born in 1893 Newmarket in Cambridgeshire. She continued on the stage as an adult actress although she never grew beyond her childhood physique - at the age of twenty still weighing only 69lbs (31 kilos) and barely four feet in height. Consequently, she was largely limited to 'small' roles, often playing young boys or appearing in fairy plays where her diminutive figure only added to the magic.

Forbes Robertson Born 1853, died 1937,was an English Actor and Theatre manager. He was considered the finest Hamlet of the Victorian era and one of the finest actors of his time, despite his dislike of the job and his lifelong belief that he was temperamentally unsuited to acting.

Phyllis Neilson Born 1892, died 1977 an English Actress a member of the third generation of the theatrical dynasty the Terry family. After early successes in the classics, including several leading Shakespearean roles, she spent more than four years in the US, in generally lightweight presentations.
Returning to England in 1919 she pursued a varied career, including cabaret, pantomime and variety as well as returning to Shakespeare and other classics. One of her last major roles was in Terance Rattigan's Separate Tables (1954) in which she played in the West End and on Broadway.

Arthur Roberts Born 1852, died 1933 an English comedian, music hall entertainer and actor He was a famous pantomime Dame and later for his comic characters and gagging in farces, burlesques and musical comedies. He is credited with coining the word "spoof".

Jean Shrimpton 1960's model

2017-02-01T15:49:00.001+00:00

Jean Shrimpton was born in 1942 and was an icon of Swinging London and is considered to be one of the worlds first Super Models.
She appeared on numerous covers including Vogue,Harper's Bazaar,Vanity Fair, Glamour, Elle, Ladies Home Journal, Newsweek and time magazines.

She had relationships with photographer David Bailey and Actor Terrance Stamp
Starred in privilege in 1967 with Paul Jones (lead singer with Manfred Man)
Published her Autobiography in 1990
Karen Gillan played Shrimpton in the BBC 4 drama We'll take Manhattan

Flowers from my Garden - July

2016-07-18T14:56:00.001+01:00

Stunning Parrot Tulips from my garden

2016-05-14T15:06:00.001+01:00

Vintage family fashion photos

2016-05-12T14:21:00.001+01:00

1960's personality Knitting pattern

2016-03-03T14:59:00.001+00:00

Model Sandra Paul chose to do a 3 week course at the Lucy Clayton modelling school and hoped to make her way as a model. She was sent to see the famous photographer Norman Parkinson in place of a girl who fell ill, the photographer liked her and within a couple of months Sandra featured in Vogue magazine. Later in her career she decided to review children's books for the Spectator magazine and had a regular column in Harper's bazaar and has written freelance fashion and beauty articles.

Sandra married former conservative party leader Michael Howard in 1975.
She has written five novels, the most recent, "Tell the Girl", which was published on 3 July 2014.
She made a brief foray back to her modelling career in the 1990s by posing for Marks & Spencer catalogues.

Lytham 1940's weekend 2015

2015-08-20T09:40:00.004+01:00

part 4 - various vintage displays

Lastly 4 dogs i just have to include them i cannot resist

Come and enjoy the nostalgia 13/14th August 2016

Lytham 1940's weekend 2015

2015-08-19T18:36:00.001+01:00

part 3 - The vehicles

Lytham 1940's Weekend 2015

2015-08-18T14:57:00.002+01:00

Part 2 - the uniforms

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/british-army-ww2-khaki-side-cap-original-136125614.htm

Lytham 1940's Weekend 2015

2015-08-17T14:19:00.001+01:00

Part 1 - The Fashions

Landfarm gardens West Yorkshire Part 2

2015-07-06T22:05:00.002+01:00

The gallery and gardens are also suitable for small receptions for up to fifty guests. Civil ceremonies, blessings and concerts are also possible on request.
We are open from 10am through to 5pm, weekends and Bank Holidays, from the beginning of May through to the end of August.
There is a minimal charge of £4.00 per adult with children free, and we have adopted the two for one entry offer in 'The Times' and 'Gardeners World' upon receipt of the paper or magazine.
Arranged visits are also welcome for a conducted tour followed by refreshments. Cost £7.00 per person.
Directions
DO NOT USE SAT NAV!
From Hebden Bridge you take the Heptonstall/Colden/Burnley road to Heptonstall and Colden. After approx. one and a half miles you turn right at edge lane (by a covered bustop) and follow the signs. You are within half a mile.
Contact Information
Landfarm Gardens
Colden, Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 7PJ
Telephone No. 01422 842 260. Ask for John.

Landfarm Gardens West Yorkshire part 1

2015-06-30T16:17:00.000+01:00

"The gardens have been created over a period of thirty five years, within an almost treeless landscape
First came the shelter belts. With the help of friends, Calderdale Council and a band of enthusiasts something approaching 20,000 trees have been planted over the years into this beautiful upland landscape, creating a habitat for wildlife which they have been quick to exploit. Last year 52 species of birds were recorded."

NGS 27th June 2015

Cleveleys Car Show

2015-06-09T10:14:00.000+01:00

The 2015 Cleveleys Car Show includes:
A unique display of vehicles - over 200 cars already registered
From classics to sports, cars and bikes
Full size Replica Formula 1 Car
American and special vehicles Car and vehicle clubs
Vehicle prizes and plaques
Model aircraft display
Music and entertainment
Funfair on Jubilee Gardens
Exhibits on hard standing

Some of my favourites:-