Those of you following me on Twitter (@SkinnyLatteLDN) may have noticed my over-excited tweets last weekend after I found a 45 piece tea set that I bought for just £15 at Jackie’s flea market style stall in Hampstead! Down Flask Walk and outside the second hand bookshop, Keith Fawkes, I found piles of china, art, vinyl, mirrors, jigsaw puzzles, glass wear and the odd piece of furniture. I wanted to take a photo for a post but my arms were laden with heavy china and I was too terrified of sudden movements to put it down and fish out my camera. The stall seems to be a Hampstead institution; as I walked up Rosslyn Hill people asked me, “Ooh – been to Jackie’s have you?”
I went again this weekend, this time with my arms free to take photos and gesticulate wildly in excitement at the bargains. I honestly only intended to take photos and window shop but I ended up buying an interesting oriental print of two roosters in a golden bamboo frame (£4) and a set of 6 placemats with pictures of old London (£3). Yes – an odd combo, I admit! Jackie is as wildly eccentric as us Brits get: a hoot of a glamour puss with red lipstick and an Eliza Doolittle cockney accent. She prices things on the fly according to the apparent affluence of the person who enquires (that might be my cynic imagination) so, if you plan to visit, you should dress down and try to catch her in a generous mood.
I love the pictures on your blog!!!
I noticed a watercolor painting in the first picture. It reminds me of some of the paintings my husband bought decades ago from a local artist named Jago Stone when he was stationed at upper Heyford.
The Walks are beautiful. How I would love to wander around. I’m glad you found some wonderful little treasures.
Jen
Hi Jen – good to hear from you again
I had never been one to take photos before starting this blog but now I carry a camera everywhere – it has encouraged me to see beauty in ordinary things. I’d love to see some photos of Utah if you have any to share?
Hi Jen,
Would you happen to have one of Jago’s pieces entitled “Sleep Tight Tonight, Heyford’s On Alert?
I too was stationed there. In the 80′s and was hoping to find another copy of this old print.
hi jen would love to no more about the jago watercolurs you may have as i own the first oil paintings he painted in the 70s
Hi
Hope I’m not too late to find out what paintings you have of Jago Stone.
He use to have exhibitions in Oxfordshire, Banbury, I think. I wonder what happened to the reviews of those. There must be some press cuttings somewhere. He died in 1988. As far as I understand, his ‘criminal life was an unfortunate stage, but its punishment seemed outlive his mindset. He did develop his painting while serving his time, though.
As far as Jackies, or any rag/flea market shop, you could become seriously addicted. They just don’t make em like that anymore.
i have 3 all oil and the main one was on tele when he was in prison i think just trying to find out what they are worth for insurance as no auction house seems to know billie did you know him as i did as a kid and he was my dads best friend would not have found anything out with out jackies shop coment on the picture
Hi.
So nice to see that my my dads pictures are still wanted .
i have many including the poster for the airbase.
my mother was friends with your dad when we lived in chipping warden. We came to australia and so couldnt bring very much. I donated a painting of banbury cross to southport comprehensive in daventry. I wonder if it is still there.
Hi Chris
I have an oil on hardboard by your dad dated 68,
It is like a street meeting under some arches.
Can you tell me anything about it at all.
Thanks Belinda
Hi Belinda.
I’m afraid my dad did so many paintings that I am only just getting to see some of the older stuff.I was born in 68 so it may be from when he met my mother in Northamptonshire. All the best.Chris.
I know that place!! It’s a must-go every time I’m in London. Last time I got an amazing grandfather-clock for three pounds. I must have been SO dressed down
I also love the secondhand-bookshop next to it.
Wowsers! That’s an amazing bargain! Good skills
Hello
My fiancee and I are going to London on vacation, March 14-20. We are staying in Swiss Cottage and will spend time in Hampstead, Camden Town, Highgate etc since I love that area – I lived and worked in Hampstead ages ago (au pair). I wonder if you could tell me other interesting flea markets in the neighbourhood? I prefer small places like Jackie´s to bigger markets.
Elizabeth from Sweden
Hi Elizabeth! Thank you for your question
Here are my suggestions:
Definitely visit Jackie’s – your best chance to catch her is Saturday 19th March (she claims to set up on Wednesdays and Sundays but I’ve not always found her then)
Also on Saturday is Kilburn Carboot Sale. You can take the number 31 bus from Swiss Cottage.
Camden Passage is worth a wonder for antique nick nacks – turn right out of Angel tube station on a Wednesday or Saturday.
If you can head further into town then you should go to Columbia Road Market – it’s only held on Sunday so you’ll have to fit it in before you leave. Although the market is famous for flowers, the surrounding shops have great, unique homeware (Rob Ryan is my favourite).
There are a couple of good Farmer’s food markets in Hampstead: one in the Community Market and one at Parliament Hill.
I hope you have a really great time. If you have any questions while you’re in London then tweet me! @SkinnyLatteLDN xx
Thank you so much for your help! I went to Columbia Rd last time I was in London and just loved the atmosphere and the shops there. I will check out Jackie´s and Kilburn this time. Thanks again!
I have a watercolor by Jago Stone of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire and dated and signed 1976. How can I find out more about this artist and what do they sell for?
does anyone know what jagos pictures are worth.and if so please email me thankyou
While stationed at RAF Upper Heyford, 1975-1978, I commissioned Jago Stone to paint my cottage home and village church in Swalcliffe. I took photos of him painting them. I loved the paintings then, and still do today. It was a fun day with Jago!
One more thing…I would make a point to shop at the Flea Market Stalls in Hampstead. I always found something to buy.