Early this morning Jackie drove me to Lymington Market so that I could make a few purchases and photograph some of the stalls.
‘The Market was originally granted a Charter (a document providing certain rights to the people of the town) in the mid-13thCentury, which enabled Medieval Lymington to hold its own market. Farmers, traders and merchants would come from far and wide to sell their goods. This is still true of today’s traders.
The High Street was deliberately designed to be wide enough for a market to be held regularly and this can still be seen in the current imposing Georgian architecture that lines both sides of the High Street, from the Quay in the East and up to St Thomas Church which holds a commanding position in the West.’ (http://www.lymingtonmarket.co.uk/the-market/index)
‘There are 100+ stalls every Saturday from 8am until 4pm, which is popular with local residents, visitors and tourists alike.’ (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g190774-d7245979-Reviews-Lymington_Charter_Market-Lymington_New_Forest_National_Park_Hampshire_Hampshire_E.html)
My samples will, I think, speak for themselves.
Although the morning was bright, sunny, and of a mild temperature, Jackie reported an eerie silence and lack of birdsong in the garden. The second pile of pigeon feathers in a few days revealed what we had suspected. One of the buzzards that circle over the fields opposite had made strikes.
Nugget, however, remains alive and well.
“Where’s Nugget?” (53)
This evening we dined on Jackie’s splendid chicken jalfrezi served with plain basmati rice and paratha. She drank Hoegaarden and I drank more o the Fleurie.
Looks a lovely market. I’m a sucker for a good market and fortunately we have plenty in France.
I know the French ones. Good as they are, this one is an excellent rival.
What a great market with such a variety of stalls. Were any purchases made?
Nugget looks splendid.
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Many thanks, Melanie. I did make a few 🙂 X
I wouldn’t have much money left after yesterday’s Christmas shop you brought us to, but this market would probably get the rest. Great prices on the leeks and crocus bulbs for two examples!!
Thanks very much, GP. That wasn’t even a Christmas market 🙂
Reminds me very much of what I spent the morning wandering through, exhausting my poor Much Better Half. Only there is better quality your side.
Thanks very much, Leslie. I wondered whether you had been there.
No, never to that one, alas. This was our local one down the road apiece.
There’s something about such a market that makes the goods for sale more desirable than those in an indoor store.
Indeed. Thanks very much, Ronnie
That was a good, colorful meander–and lovely portrait of Nugget 🙂
Thanks very much, Cynthia
This looks a great market. Love roaming around these.
Thanks very much, Gary. Newark was good, but this is far better.
So is the market open year around, Derrick? It looks like so much work to get set up each day. I could spend hours there. Loved the Nugget shots!
I thought the set-up must be quite a bit of work for the vendors as well. But they must do a good business to make it worth it.
Thanks very much, Jill. It is – all day every Saturday only. The High Street is closed to traffic then.
Mmmmm doughnuts!
Ohh, those doughnuts had my attention!!
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Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal. Why am I not surprised? 🙂
Truly something for everyone at this market!
There is indeed – and it’s been going for 800 years, Liz. Many thanks.
800 years! That’s hard to fathom for someone from a place that claims 30 years in business as a venerable tradition.
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When I got to the first photo of the pastries, I really laughed. I wonder what was on that empty tray? Whatever was there must be good, and popular as a result!
Well spotted. Linda. Actually they were still setting up. Thanks very much.
What a variety of goods offered at the market, from foodstuffs to jewelry! I think Nugget is hiding behind the tree trunk in the center.
Thanks very much, Dolly. Well spotted.
My pleasure, Derrick
What a fun market to visit – I’ll take one of those sprinkle doughnuts and that cute brass pig!
Thank you very much, Barbara.
What a nice variety of things–produce looks beautiful and some of the crafts were very appealing. I’d have spent some money, I think. I hope Nugget stays safe from predation.
Thanks very much, Lisa. The bigger birds seem to be the targets.
Wow, a very impressive market. I’ll take home some broccoli for dinner and a delicious looking donut.
Many thanks, Steve.
What a feast for the eyes! It would have been difficult to walk away empty-handed.
Oh, I didn’t. Anne 🙂 Many thanks.
I too get attracted by the markets with a variety of things; fruits, vegetables, materials for use in the households, what what not! It is also a place where we can meet a different people with similar liking for the market place.Photos are just a treat to the eyes. Thanks for sharing Derrick sir.
Very many thanks, Harbans.
My pleasure sir.😊
Oh what a nice outing.
I love markets they always have the best things to get.
Fresh vestables and fruits
Thanks very much, More. Everything in perfect condition.
You’re welcome
That is an engrossing pictorial rendition of the Charter Market.
The buzzard is the Grim Reaper of tinier winged beings. Nugget,who has transformed himself into a twig in the Quiz, must be careful.
Thanks very much, Uma. Pigeons seem to be the main target.
So they are.
What a fun place to shop, browse, people-watch, take photos!
Seems they have anything a person could want! 🙂
The fresh veggies look yummy!
The bread! Oh, my gosh, the bread! 🙂
And I even saw some pigs, cows, sheep, and roosters!
Hmm…Did you buy any Christmas gifts?!
HUGS!!! 🙂
PS…Nugget is in fine form and seems to want us to find him today! 😉 😀
Thanks very much, Carolyn. I did buy a few. 🙂 Nugget was feeling generous. X
I read recently that piles of feathers and/or headless victims are the mark of a fox. Do you have any foxes?
It’s great to see your market thriving. Here, as far as I know, markets are dying back with only Sunday car boot sales seeming to thrive.
Thanks very much, John. I thought fox at first, but we’ve never seen any and Jackie once did see a buzzard strike leaving just a pile of feathers.
Markets! Aren’t they lively places! I enjoy them all. The big ones, the small ones, the Christmas ones, etc.
Thanks very much, Sylvie.
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I had a moment of panic–I’m glad you revealed that Nugget is well!
That market looks wonderful, and amazing that the charter goes back to the 13th century. The food stands remind me that I haven’t had breakfast yet. 🙂
Thanks very much, Merril. 🙂
Wonderful set Derrick.
How come nugget is still single?
We think he won’t mate until the spring, Rupali. Thanks very much.
Wow, this is one serious market. There wasn’t one element that I wasn’t drawn too- I would be buying a lot of everything.- like the baked goods, breads, fruits, vegetables, meats, etc.
So appetising – all of it. Thanks very much, Mary.
What a splendid market, Derrick. I would definitely have been tempted to buy a few things, mostly fresh produce and of course some pastries and bread. 🙂 I’m glad to see that Nugget is alive and well.
Thanks very much, Sylvia. I was tempted myself, but I stuck to presents 🙂
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Brilliant. Love a local market – the only type of shopping I like, in fact. This looks better than the ‘Christmas markets’. I was charmed by the latter on visits to Germany, but so ‘over them’ now they’re everywhere in UK.
Thanks very much, Libre. Most of these stalls ar just as they would be on any Saturday.
Looks like a great market – I’m afraid Newark is declining.
Nugget’s main defence is that he’s so scrawny he isn’t worth the effort, though feathers in a garden are often the sign of sparrowhawks and they will take smaller morsels…
Thanks very much, Quercus. Newark began to decline when Europe’s refrigerated vans legislation came in. Jackie’s Belgian friends thought we were daft for obeying them. Let’s hope Nugget is immune from attack.
Fingers crossed for Nugget. I went to Newark Flea Market today. You used to have to queue to get a pitch if you weren’t a regular but it’s down to a dozen stalls now.
How sad
There’s something for everyone on that market. You can always tell a healthy ecosystem by the presence of predators, thankfully the Assistant Head Gardener was not among the prey. 🙂
Thanks very much, Widders
Oh, I love markets, especially the bigger ones. And I found Nigget!
Well spitted Sue. Thanks very much.
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I found Nugget too! Damn predictive text!
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I love all your market photos. And the closeups of Nugget are priceless. Thank you, Derrick. <3
Thank you very much, Jan.
I love outdoor markets. So many interesting things to see, and so much good food.
Glad to hear Nugget is alive and well!
Thank you very much, Lavinia.
An excellent market, Derrick. The Nugget portraits are very good.
Thanks very much, Clare
Glad to see Nugget is okay and those markets look great!
Thank you very much, Lisa.
So much to see at the market. Phew! Glad Nugget didn’t get nabbed.
Thanks very much, Laurie
At least the roads weren’t wet – for a change.
Yes. They were lucky. Thanks very much, Roland.
Great post Derrick, I enjoyed joining you on your market day..your photos are brilliant. 🙂
I’m pleased you liked it, Sue. Thank you very much.