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Archive for October, 2006

Gifts For All The Family

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Christmas Shopping Fayre 2006, Westpoint, Exeter
Friday 24th - Sunday 26th November
Open 09.30am - 5.30pm
Children Welcome
Free Grotto!
Dickie Dirts Curiosity Shop will be there with their fantastic range of unusual and distinctive gifts ranging from Bio-Gel, Vision-Fix Pinhole Glasses, Hunky Dori Jean Jems, Millefiore Candles, Spaceform Tokens and […]

The Tar Barrels

Saturday, October 28th, 2006

Ottery St. Mary, in Devon is renowned for its Tar Barrels, an old custom said to have originated in the 17th century, held in November each year. Ottery’s central public houses sponsors a single barrel. The barrels soaked with tar are lit outside each of the pubs in turn and once the flames begin to […]

Turning the Devils Stone

Friday, October 27th, 2006

While the rest of the country is burning an effigy of Guy Fawkes, at 8pm on 5th November each year the town of Shebbear in Devon has its own unique celebration. The lump of rock known as the Devil’s Stone which lies on the village green is turned over by the village bellringers. According to […]

Halloween

Tuesday, October 17th, 2006

When Christianity came to England the 1st November became All Saints Day a day dedicated to all those saints who did not have a special day of their own. The night before became known as All Hallows E’en when they performed a mass called All Hallows Mass. Halloween is also known as The […]

Out of Africa

Saturday, October 14th, 2006

A stunning and unique piece of artwork reflecting the vibrant side of Africa and its wildlife.
Artwork courtesy of HJW
Dickie Dirts Curiosity Shop is proud to promote this fantastic and unique piece of artwork