Norfolk Antique and Collectors Fair

Today we went to the Norfolk Antique and Collectors Fair, held at the Norfolk Showgrounds, just a short drive from home. Parking was all in paddocks, which due to the constant rain were soft and muddy. Both the car and our feet got very dirty.

The fair was both indoors and outdoors. It kept threatening to rain and the vendors outside had all their wares laid out regardless, on tables and tarpaulins on the wet ground.

Inside, it was much nicer, with the main venue heated, but out back another part of the indoor venue had no heating at all and was very cold, so vendors were all rugged up in hats, jackets and gloves.

We were there maybe 2 hours and saw the usual array of collectibles, including furniture, clothing, china, cutlery, toys, books, and so on. A very interesting display due to the size of the event and because in the UK there is so more more available than what we see at home.

I spotted a few things we're very unlikely to see in New Zealand, or things that were just a little odd.

WWII memorabilia...

Gun and weapons...

Golliwog...

Playboy doll (why do these even exist?)...

Afterward we went to the local pub "The Copper Beech" for a carvery roast lunch. The rain was returning, and with a high of 4 degrees, we stayed home for the afternoon.