EXTENSION: PHASE 1

  • by Barry Aucott
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  • 10 Aug, 2017
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DEMOLITION

The planned two storey Extension at Astra Antiques Centre has now started.

This extension is to fill in the rear gap between the old “H” block design. Essentially making Astra Antiques Centre one full square shaped building. We are hoping to have the building work finished by late Summer 2016.

The plan has been going on for a while now waiting for that perfect time to get it off the ground and moving forward.

The first step was the mammoth task of emptying the original two out-buildings used as Storage space. No easy job given these were both filled to their limits over the course of the last ten years, packed to the ceiling with hidden treasures.

Now that the Out-Buildings have been dismantled and taken down, the next step in this journey is laying the footing for the new-build.

Looking at the back of Astra Antiques Centre now, without the out-buildings attached, suddenly brings to life the idea of just how big of a space it is going to create and how it will add so much to the Centre on a whole.

Inquiries have started coming and space / cabinets already let for the extension. So if you are a quality Antiques Dealer looking to sell in an established busy Antiques Centre – then Astra Antiques, one of the largest Independent Centres in the UK, on the biggest Antiques Hub in Europe with the best Rental Rates on site is the perfect place to set up shop.

For more information on the Extension – Or Available Space to Rent

Do get in touch with us on:

01427 668312 / info@astra-antiques.com
www.ASTRA-ANTIQUES.com

EXTENSION: PHASE 5

by Barry Aucott • 10 August 2017
Astra Antiques’ much anticipated two-storey extension has had a breath of new life. The extension now stands proudly to the rear of the old World War 2 “H” Block, complete with its roof and windows.

EXTENSION: PHASE 4

by Barry Aucott • 10 August 2017
With the Steel Work in place it was only a matter of time before the shell of the extension started to take shape. The Brick work had begun although the traditional British weather decided to keep work to a minimum with heavy down pours.

EXTENSION: PHASE 3

by Barry Aucott • 10 August 2017
The extension hit a couple of brick walls recently, which has delayed the project for the last month. A mixture of asbestos surveys, and delays on the steel work brought the entire building work to a sudden and unplanned stop.

EXTENSION: PHASE 2

by Barry Aucott • 10 August 2017
This resulted in 40x lorry loads of dirt and rubble being removed. Yet alas, no discovery of long buried and forgotten World War 2 treasures were found. Sorry to disappoint those enthusiasts.

L’INCONNUE DE LA SEINE

by Barry Aucott • 10 August 2017
This young woman seemingly came out of nowhere. No history to her face, no name to her legend. There were no marks found on her body to suggest any type of Murder or struggle, so the cause of Death has always been linked with Suicide.

ANTIQUE TRADE PERSONALITIES #1

by Barry Aucott • 10 August 2017
“My interest was first sparked in antiques by my interest in history, visiting country houses and learning about life from times gone by, I knew I’d become an auctioneer by the age of fourteen”.

ASTRA ANTIQUES CENTRE – 10 YEARS ON

by Barry Aucott • 10 August 2017
So in light of the occasion, the manager himself has a few words to say on his start in the Trade, his passion for the business, and his look back on the last 10 years.

THE PERSONAL CHOICE – #5

by Barry Aucott • 10 August 2017
This new enhanced method of Taxidermy and the results it produced became rather popular. Not only to be exhibited, but to become something many would include in their own homes.

THE PERSONAL CHOICE – #4

by Barry Aucott • 10 August 2017
Lighting is crucial, not to mention the perfect lit setting can achieve a number of results, emotions, effects and that little thing we all know as visibility.

THE PERSONAL CHOICE – #3

by Barry Aucott • 10 August 2017
Yes indeed folks, it’s Clobbering Time! …18th Century style! Now you might think that Clobbering Time is a tad going over board, what with the subject at hand, but then you can also make a good argument for the fact that it’s blatantly ripping off The Thing.
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