The Palmers Green Festival taking place on Sunday 3 September has a fantastic line up of vintage traders in the Village Village, Whether it’s retro clothing, accessories, homeware, furniture, books or vinyl, you will find it all in the Vintage Village. The festival opens at 12pm until 5pm and entry is free.
It will be 10 years this September since I ventured into the vintage business. To celebrate I’m hosting the vintage village at the Palmers Green festival where it all began a decade a go. So how did I get started?
We are delighted to be bringing some of the PG Vintage Flea magic to the much-loved Palmers Green Festival on 3rd September, in Broomfield Park on the 3 September 2023.
A year ago this weekend I realised a personal ambition by organising a vintage fair and bringing some fantastic traders together to create a two day retro shopping extravaganza - PG Vintage Flea.
Only the dull dine on white china and if you are looking for vibrant dinnerware and china then you need to buy vintage. You don’t have to go for all the same set you can mix and match, based on a colour or theme and building up your collection slowly. Here’s some names and styles to look out for, but most importantly if you see something you like it, buy it and start a stylish collection!
PG Vintage Flea is taking place in what used to be Iceland supermarket on Green Lanes but who were the previous occupants of this substantial building? With the help of local historian Sue Beard we’ve unearthed it’s history right back to when it was first constructed in the 1920s.
That spotty Zara dress might have dominated women’s wardobes this summer but if you invest in vintage fashion you can stand out instead of blending in with the crowd.
It's no surprise as to where my love for all things old, beautiful and peculiar comes from. It's the inspiration for my vintage business, Tatty Bits and PG Vintage Flea.
PG Vintage Flea is an exciting two-day event taking place at the heart of Palmers Green when more than 40 vintage traders will be selling high quality clothes, accessories, homeware, vinyl and furniture from 240-244 Green Lanes, formerly Iceland supermarket.
From the 1st of September you will be able to browse and buy Tatty Bits treasures from Stitch! Palmers Green. Stitch is a new community enterprise selling haberdashery, fabrics, crafting, knitting supplies, local gift items as well as running regular craft classes.
Shun the high street this Christmas and opt for quirky gifts, retro dinning and entertaining and nostalgia. Here’s some inspirational ideas for a truly vintage Christmas.
The North London Vintage Market is a firm favourite for North London retronauts, hosted once a month in St Mary’s Church Hall, Crouch End. It’s a two day event with a lovely village feel
There's so much to be said for buying vintage furniture. Not only will you have a unique piece of furniture which will last far longer than any Ikea Billy bookcase but you are also doing your bit for the environment.
