Market Hall by happypat

Market Hall

The indoor market hall is well established in Garstang.
There is a butcher on the left, greengrocers at the back, fantastic cheese counter on the right back & cakes & biscuits on the right hand side.
Just big enough it has a steady trade throughout the year.

I am out this evening for a meal at The Grapes in St Michaels on Wyre.
This pub closed down last year but has been re opened so four of us are going to give it a whirl!
Have tried to catch up commenting so won't get too much behind!

Three good things:
1. I have cleaned a couple of cupboards out this morning....amazing the amount of out of date packets I had!
2. Listening to Flower of Scotland Anthem sung with such pride & gusto this at Murryfield this afternoon ....knocks spots off any football singing!
3. Daffodils in a jug.
A real little community of shops nice and colourful too.
February 28th, 2015  
Great looking markets,, and sounds like they have all the weekly needs.. Love seeing daffs in a jug, a sure sign that spring /summer is on the way... but you know what that means to us.. :0(
February 28th, 2015  
Knew this was yours! Nicely done Pat! Just love a market, I was at the Farmers' Market in downtown Beirut this morning too!
February 28th, 2015  
I have two vases of daffs. Making me smile. Enjoy meal out
February 28th, 2015  
@barrowlane Thanks Rob, glad you like it!
February 28th, 2015  
@julzmaioro Indeed I do Julz but your winters are so short compared to,ours......you can even wear your shorts when the suns out!
February 28th, 2015  
@ruthmouch Beirut markets would be rather fascinating I bet......bit different from ours.....thanks Ruth.
February 28th, 2015  
@newbank Yes the duffs in jugs are just a perfect boost this time of year & so cheap...£1 a bunch round here!
February 28th, 2015  
Good thing it is indoors.
February 28th, 2015  
I think that must be a great place to shop. And that couple look like Ray and me out with Jinks, juggling bags and dog leads!!!!
February 28th, 2015  
@quietpurplehaze Ha ha yes Hazel....I can see it now...."you hold that" while swapping bags & dog leads!
February 28th, 2015  
@leananiemand Well it's permanent site so they haven't to keep taking stuff down which makes it easier....rains a lot here so definitely good job it's inside!
February 28th, 2015  
@happypat

Once we swapped just the lead when Jinks was a puppy and one of us let go of it and he went scampering off down a country road. You should have heard me shout 'JINKS!' He must have heard the fear in my voice as he stopped immediately in his tracks. He's never been so obedient since!
February 28th, 2015  
It is so good to see these Market Halls remaining in the smaller country towns ! We have quite a substantial one in Wellington (Shrops ) but it is amazing how so many of the stalls have changed hands over the years ! We have a couple of butcher stalls, bacon ,cheese , egg , and farmer's stalls as well as a couple of grocery stalls , flower stalls , card , stalls , biscuits, cakes , W.I. stalls ,pet food stalls, then there is clothing ,haberdashery , household linens , and general D.I.Y. stalls and two self contained cafés --without the Market Hall ,Wellington would be so impoverished !! And it is open on four days a week !
February 28th, 2015  
Very charming street scene!
February 28th, 2015  
@beryl well Beryl there are only four stalls in this indoor market & they have all been her for years. The outdoor one on a Thursady is much bigger.
February 28th, 2015  
Bep
Would like to have a market like this in my little village!
February 28th, 2015  
Looks like a nice place to do some shopping
February 28th, 2015  
Nice procession of a candid scene with the interesting colour of purple! That lady is doing all the ordering of her hubby, "You give me that before you drop it George - the dog will pull you over!' Don't fall in the Wye!
February 28th, 2015  
I now see that it is Wyre, not Wye! Well, wye not!
February 28th, 2015  
What a lovely, lovely candid street shot!
February 28th, 2015  
Great candid shot
February 28th, 2015  
I used to love the indoor markets in the UK. Lovely shot.
February 28th, 2015  
i like your use of colour here Pat, almost HDR. The little dog is the finishing touch :)
March 1st, 2015  
Great scene!
March 1st, 2015  
Love this image...great candid capture. Full of lots of interest and fun things to take in. Sounds like you had a lovely day.
March 1st, 2015  
Beautifully done Pat
March 1st, 2015  
Scene full of character
March 1st, 2015  
Love it - made even more interesting with the two people and dog out the front.
March 1st, 2015  
Lovely candid street shot Pat.Love the couple. The lady is definitely in charge! We only have our twice weekly outdoor market but it's very good. The local WI take over the Town Hall every Friday and sell loads of homemade goodies.
March 1st, 2015  
interesting market place
March 1st, 2015  
Looks like a fabulous market! I could see myself doing some shopping there. Hope you had a wonderful time out with friends...and I love your three good things! There's nothing sweeter than daffodils in a jug!!
March 1st, 2015  
Lovely market scene. And perfect with the couple in the middle.
March 1st, 2015  
I love the bustle and atmosphere of markets, you've got a great candid here.
March 2nd, 2015  
In a fabulous old building as well. My cupboards are a disgrace - may tackle a couple this afternoon!
March 3rd, 2015  
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