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Walking into AG Hendy & Co<\/a> is like stepping back to the Victorian era. Which is exactly what food photographer and stylist Alastair Hendy intended when he bought and renovated this Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse 12 years ago. Downstairs is an ironmonger, selling vintage and new kitchenware \u2013 with purchases wrapped in brown paper and tied with string, naturally. The top two floors are filled with antique<\/a>, vintage<\/a> and salvaged furniture<\/a> and accessories, all chosen with a stylist\u2019s keen eye.<\/p>\n This elegantly rustic lifestyle store<\/a> was once a hardware shop and the building itself dates back to 1832. Happily, a large proportion of the original cabinets and fittings remain and now display owner Rose Ratcliffe\u2019s meticulous edit of homeware \u2013 everything from Turkish linen to simple and chic white ceramics, cosmetics and fashion accessories.<\/p>\n This kaleidoscopic shop on George Street<\/a> specialises in antique homeware, architectural finds and rare houseplants<\/a> \u2013 all of which sit under the glow of fairy lights and are surrounded by musky wafts of incense.<\/p>\n Creative trio Ellis Collins, Paula Bush and Harris Woodcock have filled this small but airy space<\/a> in the Old Town with vintage designer clothes (think Vivienne Westwood and Missoni), antique toys, vintage furniture and locally made jewellery and art. Look out for rolls of antique Indian fabric and a room showcasing a troupe of china<\/a> and plastic dolls.<\/p>\n It could be the bold, letterbox-red shop front, the signs shouting \u2018gold wanted\u2019 or the life-size mummies lounging in the large windows that make this antiques and collectables shop<\/a> stop you in your tracks as you\u2019re walking past. Enter through the front door and you\u2019ll find traditional antiques and jewellery, alongside vintage school posters<\/a> and industrial lighting. It\u2019s the domain of dealer and TV antiques expert Clive Attrell, who also offers free antiques valuations.<\/p>\n Since it opened as the Jerwood Gallery in March 2012, the gallery<\/a> has developed a reputation for its support of modern British artists. Sir Quentin Blake is the artist patron, and current exhibitions include \u2018Victor Pasmore: Line & Space\u2019, which explores the work of this celebrated figure in the abstract movement.<\/p>\n Located in a 14th-century pharmacy building in the Old Town, this is a small workshop making and selling artificial flowers<\/a>. The basement reveals a flower museum housing 10,000 cutting tools, flower irons and moulds, made from the casts of leaves sourced from all over the world. The owner, Brenda Wilson, has created petals for Ridley Scott\u2019s Gladiator movie made in 2000, Lady Gaga\u2019s stage costumes and many royal outfits. The museum itself chronicles a fascinating history of 110 years of making blooms.<\/p>\n For those with a head for heights, the West Hill cliff railway retains its original Victorian wooden coaches and gives access to Hastings Castle and St Clement\u2019s Caves \u2013 plus spectacular views over the seafront.<\/p>\n There\u2019s been a pub on the corner of All Saints\u2019 Street \u2013 a picturesque stretch lined with 15th-century houses<\/a> \u2013 since 1758. Today, it\u2019s home to The Crown<\/a>, where you can expect a menu built from locally sourced ingredients, a buzzy atmosphere and an artistic interior (an entire wall is dedicated to a rotating monthly exhibition of local art).<\/p>\n It\u2019s all very hip at this cafe<\/a> where, within the exposed brick walls, you can find resident sausage dog, Baxter, lounging on 1960s sofas. The food is just as pleasing as the interiors \u2013 as well as cake (don\u2019t miss the banana bread with cheesecake swirl), they also serve sandwiches, salads, ice cream and cocktails.<\/p>\n Interiors are a focus in this boutique guest house<\/a>. The building itself is beautiful \u2013 a Georgian Grade-II listed townhouse that has retained much of its character, with high ceilings and views of Hastings Old Town. Each of its five bedrooms feature bright colour schemes, large sash windows and stylish furniture.<\/p>\n The Old Rectory<\/a> was built in the 15th century, but today is all soothing neutrals<\/a>, delicate Georgian furniture and artistic flourishes \u2013 one of the rooms features a wall covered in Wedgwood calendar plates. Another draw is the beautiful, and sizeable, walled garden.<\/p>\n By Christianne Raymer Published: Friday, 15 April 2022 at 12:00 am You would be hard-pushed to find a more atmospheric backdrop for a weekend\u2019s antiquing than the pastel-washed streets of Hastings Old Town. Tucked between two hills, it\u2019s home to continental-style cafes, pocket-size eateries, cool concept stores, bric-a-brac shops and vintage co-operatives. 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The whole town…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/homesantiques\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/10060"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/homesantiques\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/homesantiques\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/homesantiques\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/homesantiques\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10061"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/homesantiques\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10060"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/homesantiques\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10060"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Butlers Emporium<\/h3>\n
The Clockwork Crow<\/h3>\n
Courthouse Cooperative<\/h3>\n
The Antique Warehouse<\/h3>\n
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Hastings Contemporary<\/h3>\n
The Flower Makers\u2019 Museum<\/h3>\n
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Where to eat in Hastings<\/h2>\n
The Crown<\/h3>\n
Cake Room<\/h3>\n
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The Laindons<\/h3>\n
The Old Rectory<\/h3>\n
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