THE LARGEST ANTIQUE CENTRE IN THE UK & THE BLUE ROOM AT SPODE CHINA
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- THE LARGEST ANTIQUE CENTRE IN THE UK & THE BLUE ROOM AT SPODE CHINA// Hello lovely people, Last weekend Joerg and I explored the largest antique centre in the UK, Bygone Times in Lancashire and after that finally paid a visit to Spode China in Stoke-on-Trent where bought some lovely china for Christmas. At Spode we got to see the Blue Room to see the iconic blue & white china which was a dream come true. Kirsten & Joerg
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The "Brexitware" is hilarious. Lovely, lovely Spode. Thank you for taking us along. As a Brit living abroad it's great to visit parts of my home country as we're discouraged from traveling right now and I really miss home. You are always well turned out and Joerg is looking rather dapper in his wool jacket and corduroy trousers. You two are awesome!
I know, we didn't know Spode made 'Brexitware', it was quite interesting to see.
Thank you for another lovely “armchair travel” in England. I love the plates you purchased. Use them in good health!
Thank you!
"Armchair travel" is the most beautiful word for these videos ❣❣
In my country "Do not touch." In Great Britain "Please try not to touch." )))
Yeah, so true.. Same here.. 😉
Гульнара, I completely agree with you.
That's what I thought! What a polite way to remind you to be careful.
In the UK you will also see “You break it. You buy it”.
@@avidsquarehead in the US,once broken,considered sold!
This was wonderful. What beautiful china! All the very best from Canada 🇨🇦!!
Thanks so much!
Awww. My favorite couple!! xo
Thanks so much!
We could do with more people like the two, I understand what you mean, Gwen...!... :--))
@@elisabethlinz4256 That's so incredibly sweet Georgia, thank you!
💐 Yes, such an utterly calm & charming couple! Spending time with them is soothing for the soul as well as all the senses.
😍Truly adored their beautifully coordinated fashion look for this venture too. Live vicariously through their country lady & gent gear. 🍁Makes me wish I lived in the UK where it is ❄chilly and
💧rainy☔.
🐴Angelenos might not look like oddballs sporting that style if they hung around the equine circles of LA🏇. That is, if ever the temperature drops far enough to stand 😅wearing a blazer and long trousers.
☀️At 92°F & rising, we're back to sweltering Summer heat🌡. 🌤This was after enjoying a brief break of early 80s°F following the triple digit♨️heatwave @ the start of🍂October🍊.
👀Seeing all those spectacular 🍽 antiques & fine China on top of it all was the icing on the cake🍰. Nothing satisfies more for me than attractive dishware. 🥂Hope they enjoy many happy meals with their lovely new plates!
👏Applaud their disciplined outlook about acquiring, as much as their efforts to bring awareness to the Heritage museum and other local sites & businesses like it by drawing attention to them through their explorations.
💛Appreciate their wonder for historical places & things.🔍Love their curiousity & interest too.
😁Will happily join them for more day-tripping🌅.
It wouldn’t be a video if Joerg wasn’t enjoying his food. Makes me hungry every time 😉
The Land Girls were from the early 1940s, when England was fighting in the second world war....they worked on farms fulfilling men's roles...they lived and worked on farms all over Britain..there's a series on Netflix you can watch, called Land Girls..you would love it!
Thanks a lot for reminding us, we still have it on our list.
My mom and I are always so happy whenever we see a new video of yours is out! We savour every moment of it :) You and Joerg are such a sweet couple, and I love your sense of style. Today I was especially excited to see you were at Spode, I’ve only recently heard of them and am obsessed with the cranberry.
Thanks so much! Oh yes, Spode is lovely, how lucky we were to get to see the Blue Room.
You two are so refreshing and such a joy!
Thanks so much!
The Potteries are such a big part of British history. You captured this footage with your Spode tour so well.Thank you both for your visit. My husband and I are making plans to visit over the next couple of weeks. The plates are gorgeous too. So look forward to all your videos guys.
They really are, we just love visiting them. Can really recommend Spode.
@@KirstenJoerg , I got the buy of a lifetime at my local Goodwill store a year and a half ago. There was a matching pair of Spode Electric Square Vase Lamps & Shades with the design "Tower Blue," c. 1814, on them. The pair cost $24.99! I use these lamps daily and it is a delight to see them.
How beautiful !! What a wonderful kind man to go through with you and teach you about all of the gorgeous plates and history !! Definitely on my bucket list !!
G'day mate to Joerg.So cool to hear you lived here in Australia. Always look forward to your videos!
Thanks so much Sonya!
Really enjoyed the video! My wife and I have made trips to the UK each of the past 5 years and mix in plenty of tea rooms and antique shopping! It is certainly our happy place. Another wonderful antique centre is Hemswell near Lincoln...truly massive and loaded with great antiques and tearoom! Worth the trip!
Wonderful and thank you so very much for the great tip.
I had a pastie for the first time ever this year, I agree with Joerg, delicious!
There are hoarders, and then, there are collectors... I would collect that Spode in minute!
Hahah yes, he just loves it so much! Oh yes, we would collect Spode in a heartbeat too.
My goodness. First, you both look so nice! Secondly, the Scottish figurines were my favorite things at the antique center. I loved them. I’d be spinning in circles trying to choose a bit of Spode. That was fun. And I loved the museum tour. This was a fabulous video. Thanks you so much. ❤️
That you so much! Oh yes, such a great experience at Spode.
It was so nice to see all the old "bygone" things at the antique shop. You are very right to buy only what you really love. I loved Spode, their China was lovely. I could have bought entire sets, it would have been so hard to choose. I loved your choice of plates. Joerg's pasty looked delicious. Thank you for another lovely video.
Oh yes, I have a big passion for beautiful china and always have to be careful not to want everything lol.
Relaxed in bed and indulging in the old English country life. Words don’t do justice for how much I love and anticipate your vlogs. The simple life and glimpses of the past are endearingly priceless ❤️☕️☘️🍃
Thanks so much!
Could spend hours looking at all the beautiful dishes. You chose lovely ones, can't wait to see you use them, they'd make any meal very special ! See you next week.
Thanks so much!
With your love of Spode, you should watch the Chateau Diaries where Stephanie the chatelaine of de Lalande has an amazing collection and is a fountain of knowledge on Spode and many other things you would be interested in.
Yes, I watched it, so great!
@@KirstenJoerg Stephanie is amazing, a fountain of knowledge on so many things, china, fabric, art to name a few
We all love Lalande! One big happy family
Don't know how Joerg stays so slim ! He does love his food ! Xx
Lol, he actually doesn't eat that much (it just seems like it because I film it sometimes) and he works out a lot.
With all the walking he does it’s easy to see why he doesn’t gain any weight.
And ours, ❤️🤴👸.
Had to come back,you do like those CORNISH PASTIES,,just like someone we know,lol.😀
P.s.very nice quaint shops.
Loved seeing the Spode collections! My eyes got lost in those stunningly intricate patterns and prints! My mom always loved serving even the simplest snacks and meals on gorgeous floral and printed china, and I never truly appreciated it until now. Looking at my cupboard that is full of plain IKEA dishes, it’s nice to think of the future perhaps when the kids are grown and I can have nicer dinnerware without breaking a sweat! Thank you both for a lovely tour. ❤️
Thanks so much! Oh yes, we are the same, we love to use beautiful china every day for the most simple things too, it's just so pretty and fun.
I don't own any plain IKEA or Target dishes. Everything went out the door. I go to charity shops. buy mix and match amazing dishes and using daily. I don't display like some people, as displaying craze dishes from dryness, I use everything and feel like Royal. Even my cat eat from porcelain.
If you live in America go onto the website Replacements Ltd. And they have Spode dishes at low prices!!
@@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669 Hey thank you for the tip!!
@@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669 , A year and a half ago I bought two Spode lamps at my local Goodwill for $24.99 for the pair. When I checked Replacements Ltd. they had two of the same lamp available used for $249.99 each! I guess "low prices" are relative. You can also check ebay.
l totally enjoyed ya’ll. I live in Mississippiin the US. I would love to go antique hunting in the UK. Thank you so much.
Aida loves Kirsten and Jorg! Simply love everything about you two!
Thank you so much!
I LOVE dishes and glassware. I could easily hoard beautiful dishes.
X❤X Not been to Bygones for a while, its interesting, I've been collecting Spode Blue Italian for a while now, before the factory went overseas, they had lots of discounted wares, & the Blue Italian tea room, the soup was lovely, the whole tea room adorned in Blue I tablecloths, curtains, tea services, it was so nice, used to go for birthday trip, although still lovely, not the same bargains. The Emma Bridgewater factory is worth a trip, you can sponge paint your own piece !! Really enjoyed your trip look forward to your next, thank you X❤X
Oh yes, we have been to the Emma Bridgewater factory a couple of years ago and also had afternoon tea there, so lovely.
I loved the history of the different collections from the Blue Room!😍 Thanks!
So glad you enjoyed, it was very special.
Loved every bit of the video. When I watch one of your videos I feel like I’m right there with you both.
I liked your new plates and respect that you’re thinking ahead for Christmas, which brings me to say, I’m so sorry you can’t be with your family for the holidays. But I see you both making the best of a hard circumstance. It’s very encouraging.
Take care and I can’t wait to see how you use the plates for Christmas. Mary
Thank you so much Mary! It's so tough for me not to be able to see my family around Christmas but we said we will be going to Germany for a longer period of time later if it's possible again.
@@KirstenJoerg I hope that works out for you. I know I’d miss my family so much but especially at Christmas.
@@maryg.249 Same here!
Thanks for the mini tour of Spode's Blue Room - delightful peek!
Hello from Canada. Oh what a beautiful video,love the Spode blue room and the gentleman was wonderful .
Thanks so much - yes it was so amazing that he explained everything to us.
It is so hard to find Spode dishes in America. It was wonderful to see so much Spode.
I can't believe I missed this video! So happy it turned up in my feed again!!
How funny. I sell so much English china in my Etsy shop. This morning as I packaged dishes and watched a different video I thought I wonder if Kirsten and Jeorg would ever talk about English china and Stoke on Trent. I was so tickled when I got a notification for your new video and saw the title. Im obsessed with blue and white china patterns.
Aww hahah, we have several times actually. We also went to Burleigh last year (our ultimate favourite), been to Emma Bridgewater, Churchill and now Spode.
Jörg "answering" the phone made me laugh so hard 🤣
Lol!
Ha ha...I wondered where this would be and it's the old Carringtons Mill in Eccleston nr Chorley where I grew up. We used to walk to the Stepping Stones and the biggest wood called Bluebell Wood from a path nr what is now the car park. Sadly all the feilds we used to play in and use as shortcuts have been built on now so I cannot bring myself to go to Eccleston again. But it was a lovely place to grow up....I am only 56. I hope you enjoyed your visit but i wish you couldve seen the village as it was 40 years ago.
Oh what a shame that the bluebell wood is gone.
@@KirstenJoerg I think that the wood is still there as its a little way out of the village. Its the fields that have mostly gone and the little shops.
Hell kirsten and Joerg ,,,,keep going ,,,
im just here present and enjoying with the two......
keep safe and healthy always..
Loving from Philippines....
Hello hello....thank you very much dear.....
Dear thank you,,, thank you
💚your beautiful clothing that you are wearing today.The China museum was very interesting to see Thanks So Much for the lovely tour 😍
Thank you so much Catherine!
I am so jealous! I collect the Spode Woodland patterns too! HOW fun! I will someday visit!
Aww Heather, it was so lovely there.
U had such respect turning the pages of the vintage girls books. I noticed that right away. Many ppl don’t handle vintage items properly. 👍🏻🙏
Lovely video. Thank you Kristen and Joerg.
Hi Kirsten and Joerg :-). Thanks so much for sharing this excellent video :-). I greatly appreciate it :-). Thanks so much indeed for sharing this it was really really fun to watch I have to say :-). Nice looking museums and I would so love to pay a visit there in the future :-). Hopefully in 2021 I'll pay a visit there since I'm not travelling up north at the moment. The only times I've ever travelled up north was whenever visiting Uncle John one of my really closely beloved relatives. I hope to see him in 2021, I should certainly think he'll still be alive by 2021 despite mobility issues but I shall certainly see you two :-). I like exploring museums or heritage locations very very much like you two Kirsten and Joerg I really really do :-). Thanks so much for sharing this excellent video I thoroughtly enjoyed every minute of this :-). Alright then, have a nice evening you two and take grave care of yourselves :-).
From your friend Foxy :-).
Take a look at the victoria bliss magazine. It's filled with lots of lovely pretty things and just your style Kirsten. I promise you. You will love it. 🙂
Hello from Florida 🌞🌴 what a great store. I would like to explore it myself since I am second hand stores lover 😊 Thank you for sharing 🌻
It's so much fun!
I have always wanted a Beatrix Potter nursery, but the items are almost impossible to find in the States. When I saw Peter and Aunt Jemima I MELTED! I would have loved to have had those in one of my 3 nurseries. Incredible!!
I saw at the stairs where "Bygone" was on the wall of the shop, what an amazing name for an antique shop.
Great Video! (Sorry Kirsten there was no Gluten free. When my hubby was first diagnosed with diabetes, we had that same struggle. Today sugar free is a staple, but it took MANY years)
Just love it when you both Antique Shop!!! more please lol
I had to stop the video at 25.25 to show my daughter the marmalade figurine. We had the exact one in the 70s/80s. I’d forgotten all about her.
I loved that biscuit barrel! Just my style. I wouldn’t be able to refrain from buying it. You two are so sensible. Susan
Antique shopping with ones spouse....a dream come true....lucky you! Sweet video. I love to find Spode in the US.
I collect blue and white china! what a delightful video- Thanks for taking us along
Beautiful!
How beautiful! I adore the plates you selected. they are breathtaking. Would that be considered brown transferware? I have missed catching your videos, taking care of my 14 month old grand son and not much else. he is worth it though!
I really love the Spode animal dishes. What a great place. Thanks for taking us there and to the large antiques center. 😺🐠
You are so welcome!
Spode. Bless you, bless you. I love it. Bet you couldn't guess. We are all shopping vicariously through you. I bought that phone. You look great in your matching outfits.
Hi Kirsten and Joerg, it was so delightful to see the Spode collection! It is especially dear to me, because my husband and I inherited the huge red Spode collection from his grandma ! I don't even know how many pieces we have- more then hundred! Thank you for your warm and cozy videos! 😍 from USA.
Oh my, that's amazing and so special!
I'd really like to visit this museum as well. The website talked about opening shops for vendor business and some tours of historic buildings, maybe they haven't gotten there yet due to funds. I also have a few place settings of Woodland but I don't have that pheasant plate and it's beautiful. I must get that one. Thank you.
OK. Since you bought that beautiful brown, white, green Spode (stunning) you have to go back and get the green and white poka dot set from the first shop. Yep. LOL
Hello Kirsten and Joerg - Greetings from Tasmania. I actually have that exact same biscuit barrel in a vintage display here in my home in the forests of Tasmanis - much love
Hi Kirsten, I am Eka from Indonesia two days ago i just found this chanel, very enjoying to see your videos about England n etc, thank you for showing, i hope someday can go there, best Regard 🥰🙏
That is an amazing place, it caters for all tastes. I thought some of the prices a little high, but overall, a very interesting place to rummage through. Spode is always fun, I really enjoy the historic side of Spode. Bryan
I loved this video.
The China was beautiful. I am glad you got to go somewhere back then.
Lovely - Singer sewing machines - millions made and indestructible! I use the frames for table bases.
What a pleasant shopping day! I enjoy antique shops like Bygone Times and the Spode Heritage Center and Museum Shop was fun. My education is in Historical Archaeology so when (as a graduate student and early career) I see all that China, it would often be in the form of shards only. We were eager to find bits and pieces with trademarks. So much of the ceramics found in historic privies and fort communities in the US from 1800s was like what you see in the a Blue Room of the Spode Museum. I appreciate your last comments about supporting the museums that rely on visitors and their purchasing from the museum shop, especially now during uncertain times. I have worked for historical museums and funding is often weighing on their ability to offer more programs. Thank you❤️
I just ordered my very first piece of Spode! It’s just a travel mug, but I’m very excited! Should be here tomorrow!
Hi guys.. so glad you got those plates . I to have them. 2 pheasant. 2 red grouse. They are lovely. I'm not a fan of then blue spode though. Can't wait to see them in your home.. take care x
Hi guys! Loved this video today. Laid in bed with my sweet dog Riley for our daily nap. He slept (not interested in Spode) and I watched. I also watched you make your latest strawberry cake recipe. I have to say something, but please understand it's not to offend, you can do whatever you want when you cook. But It bothers me that you don't have rubber spatulas to scrape out every last bit of batter in the bowl before baking your treat. Sorry, retired professional here. Keep up the great videos. I'll learn to live with you not having a spatula ;-).
Hello Amanda, Thank you! Oh there's a reason for that - we always keep a bit in the bowl because it's for me as I always use a spatula to eat a bit of the batter haha, that's the only reason, done it since I was a child.
@@KirstenJoerg Hi Kirsten, makes sense to me! But, (don't you hate those "buts") be careful, some raw ingredients (eggs) are harmful to your tummy. After a career in restaurants and owning a bakery, I taught cooking and the one thing I drilled into my students, was "don't eat raw batter!" Now I'm an 80 year old 'know it all'. I so enjoy your channel. You two are the cutest!
Thank you for sharing, and I love your idea of planning special china and other great details that you can do to make Christmas day and dinner special this year. That is a shame that you can't get back to visit family.
If you visit on a Sunday they have volunteers still making the transfer prints on the original printing press , framed prints of the designs are available to buy in limited editions . They are really beautiful.
Loved it, thank you.x
We're having a rainy day here too, and antique shopping is perfect for a day like this. I rarely buy anything when I go into such a big place, I tend to get a bit overwhelmed. I agree with your philosophy, best not to buy anything unless you're certain that you can't live without it! Lovely as always to spend time with you. Cheers!~
Thanks so much! Yes, we get overwhelmed too, we are still looking for a place with less kitsch but more lovely antique stuff.
Apparently those beautiful old singers are so inexpensive because there are still so many around - they were so well made they never broke down
Oh my! I am an antique junkie! If it’s old and it fits in with my other acquisition’s I want it! Thank you for taking us!
So fun to go antiquing with you guys with your great sense of style and humor (Joerg on the phone was too funny:). I used to buy and sell antique china on eBay, so I was in heaven at the Spode shop. Thanks for bringing such joy and laughter to all of us all over the world who love and appreciate you so much🤗
Thank you so so much!
Lovely visit. The china you purchased suits you perfectly! Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦.
Thanks so much Kim!
Oh my! So many Christmas gift ideas in the biggest UK antique shop!🎄🙏💒
Also, Michael of Doing it Ourselves at chateau Bamangie is so knowledgable on Beatrix Potter he is even renovating his gardeners cottage with a Beatrix Potter influence, fascinating to watch, hope you like both of them.
Oh yes, he is - he is doing such a marvelous job, isn't he?!
@@KirstenJoerg glad you like watching him, his Aga story was amazing, he is so passionate about Aga’s
What a beautiful room, thank you for sharing. Blessings 🐶🐾🐾
Wonderful - I have restricted myself to Spode Italian Garden most of the time!
Great Antiques and lovely 😍 area.Thank you both.
Thank you so much for this! Lovely set you chose. At this rate I will never be able to see Great Britain or anywhere else. I live to see your travels!
So great. Put both places on my ,places to see‘ list. Thank you for this.🥰
We enjoyed this, as always, Kirsten & Joerg... and love your idea to get some new wonderful serveware to make your solitary holidays more special. I think we will do the same!
Thanks so much!
OMG I have Spode Christmas dishes that I use every year , so excited to watch xoxo
I hear ya about too much "stuff". I do enjoy watching some house tours on here, I find some look like a gift shop instead of a home. You can share Christmas with those of us who don't have anyone, think I'll use my mom's "holiday" china, she would invite one side of the family for Thanksgiving, the other for New Years. Funny story about the old rotatory phones, my 14 year old granddaughter seen one at an antiques mall and I asked if she knew how to use it, I got a look of are you serious and she turned a number, then she asked..."how do you turn it on", I did try to hold back a giggle, but it came out =^)
Aww yes, too much clutter can just destroy the vibe of a home, at least it's how we feel - it has to be the right balance.
My mom had China that was like the black and white but in pattern like the blue but red a dark red . I was a kid and loved the china plates . Great Britain , Scotland and Ireland , had wonderfull crafts .Glad to see it still going .
You both look festive and fallish
in your Tweed coats . Thanks for the vlag .
Better safe than sorry , enjoy your stay home .
Nan in Utah
Great Britain Scotland and Ireland ?
I loved the porcelain! And the museum is very interesting, so many old and beautiful pieces too. Really enjoyed a great ride! I wonder how your and Joerg's Christmas dinner table will be ... just fantastic !!!
Thank you so much Fátima!
You take us to the most fascinating places. Thank you! I have been collecting blue and white china for about 30 years. My best dishes are Blue Mikado by Royal Crown Derby. I also have some blue and white Spode plus blue and white from several other china companies.
Incredible beauty! I am going to book a flight and visit!
The Spode Factory is amazing! Thank you for taking us along! Your video's are so educational! Love it! Hugs xoxxo
Beautiful tour! The choices are just too many, I would want to buy too much!
Love Spode (Grandma had a few pieces) and the museum and the gentleman who explained the 1815-1830 pieces was so informative. Thank you! This was wonderful.
Glad you enjoyed it!
You two are adorable! Love blue and white Spode.❤️
Thanks so much!
Lovely outing, such fun to enjoy this at time of lockdown & these times of low energy ..
Keep up the great work
Much love from Canada ❤
Thanks so much Phyllis!
Loved it! So interesting! Thank you for sharing! 😍💐💕
I love antique shopping here in the US. Can't wait to see what you find.
Oh wow 🤩 that’s it I m going to visit that store. This is amazing. Thank you for sharing.
The Spode Blue China was beautiful!
Well, I like to change things out. Seasonally. Silk florals!
Loved the stroll through the antique shop and the Spode shop.......you showed amazing restraint I saw at least a dozen thing I could not live without.....and I already can’t remember what they were....HAHAHAHAHA....do you think I have a problem?
Hahah!!
I have the same Spode dishes. I LOVE them and the compliments I get on them are many!
Hi, Kristen and Joerg. I so enjoyed your trip to see antiques and then on to Trent-on-Stoke to see the Spode dishes. All of the Spode designs are so beautiful and interesting. Thank you as always for a lovely getaway!!!
I love shopping and hanging out with you two! I'm so entertained ❤😁
Thanks so much!