The original E wall with fireplace as discovered.

How we hope to look…listed building consent permitting!

We are a newly-established West Country business specialising in antiques and collectables bought in French open-air markets. These markets, vide greniers (lit. "attic emptyings") and brocantes (lit. "cash deals") are very much a feature of small-town life in France. We lived in the Limousin, SW France between Angouleme and Limoges. Over three years we have trawled these open-air markets for interesting bits and pieces and have now come back to offer them for sale - not all of them, for we cannot bear to part with some! We will also be selling cards craftwork and jewellery.

The shop at 8 Fore St is a listed building and our renovations have uncovered more of its long history - the wall next to the Sorting Office has been uncovered, revealing a 17th century fireplace which we will leave for all to see. The wall itself has been lime-plastered and lime-washed in traditional fashion. Arches, flagged floors, ancient oak beams and such remain to delight the eye - do come and see even if you don't want to buy anything. History is, after all, our freely held heritage.

Please visit our website where you can browse (and buy!) a selection of our stock online or ask us to look for something in particular for you.

Judy Cull

Studio C
Antiques & Collectables.
8 Fore Street
Torrington
DEVON
EX38 8HQ

Tel: 01805 622098
Email: info@studiocull.co.uk
Website: www.studiocull.co.uk