If you're still shopping for some last minute Christmas presents, why not visit some of the many vintage and craft fairs at this time of year. There's lots of bargains to be found. Located in the West Midlands, Walsall Leather Museum's Retro Christmas Fair brought the opportunity to find unusual gifts, vintage clothes and accessories including 1940s goodies! There was also the opportunity to make your own individual presents.
Stall holders Vintage Duo were there with some novel gifts, and they also organise Vintage and Handmade Fairs. You can contact them at vintage.duo@hotmail.co.uk or you can find them at Vintage Duo's Vintage Fairs on Facebook.
This event also included Second to None who specialise in period clothing, from Edwardian costume through to the 1980's, including 1940s clothes and accessories. You can visit them at 226 Stafford Street, or email them at second2none226@yahoo.co.uk.
There was of course lots more to see. For nearly two hundred years Walsall has been making its mark on the world and with nearly 90 businesses still manufacturing leather goods, it still has a thriving industry. Walsall Leather Museum, its restored Victorian factory and friendly staff are well worth a visit!
