Shopping in Hastings

Dear All,

A little belatedly, but here are a few shots taken during a visit to Hastings 'old town' which has developed a rather quaint and curious quarter with specialist shops and those specializing in antiques/books etc. So, without further ado, please find the following for your entertainment:

1. Vase Tops



2. "Corrugated Fasteners"



The rest of the series focuses on a specific shop - A. G. Hendy's - which specializes in items for home use - brushes; dusters, kitchen articles etc. - but housed in a very old and preserved shop just up from the sea front. this is full of aged patina and atmosphere which is hard to get it from images but here goes...

3. 'Pick Me!'



4. Bronze Brushes



5. Twine Time



6. Bristles



7. Small Dusting brushes



8. Bottles and Pan



9. Brushes, Brushes Everywhere



10. With Laces



11. Bottles Also



12. Piano Brush (yes; really....)



13. Softest brush



14. Hard Sweeper



All of these taken on the a99V SLT / Sony 135/1.8 ZA combination; hand-held and, generally, never wider than f/4.0. I am in love with this lens.....

If you get the chance to visit Hastings seek this place out - it really is like stepping back in time!

Thanks for looking and comments always welcomed.

When I’m walking around in places like this, I always wonder whether to photograph the small details that are around plentiful.
I hesitate, only take a few or none at all, because I have the feeling they would only mean something to me.
And thenI look at your or similar photos and see it is a pleasure to look at them.
Next time I won’t hesitate, bring a good lens and take some photos.
#4 #9 and #14 look best to me. I like brushes.

I love these! Was the owner OK with you photographing, I'm always a bit shy of shooting in a shop? I'm not going to pick a favourite, the set makes a cohesive series.

Great set.
Have been to Hastings (the one of William the Conqueror?) about 10years ago, but didn't find this gem.

TFS!