Northwest England boot sales etc. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ekco1953 · 8th Jul 2004, 11:56 am

Can anyone recommend possible radio related local events, eg auctions, bootsales, places of interest (radio related) etc. (Say about 30 miles).

Many thanks
Jim

Darren-UK · 8th Jul 2004, 2:59 pm

Hi Jim,

First place which comes to mind is Steve Harris's premises at Hawarden Bridge, 'On the air' or whatever it's called, but you won't find any cheap bargains there !

If you can reach to Preston, there's a flea market kinda thing on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the main undercover market place. This is often, but not always, a good source of radios, record players and tape recorders.

At St Michaels, just north of Preston, there's a good boot sale on Sundays, plus two more a few minutes away at Shard Bridge.

Back to the Southport area, there was a good boot sale at Banks, just off the Southport to Preston road. I do not, however, know if this one is running this year and you'd need to check locally.

A bit patchy, but hope that helps. Good hunting !

Tim · 8th Jul 2004, 3:12 pm

Hi Jim
I can recommend the car Banks boot sale near Southport.
It is quite a big one and I have had several radios from there when we have been visiting the inlaws.

Tim

mikelect · 8th Jul 2004, 4:52 pm

Hi Jim there is a big Bootsale at Chirk on Sundays 8)about 20 miles from chester south on the A483 - A5 it's well sign posted

there is sometimes vintage radio stuff prices tend to be mixed but I've also found the odd transformer and bits

Mike

Tim · 8th Jul 2004, 9:11 pm

Hi Jim
the Banks car boot is on Sundays.
There is also a GIGANTIC boot sale at nearby Birscough
( Ormskirk to Southport rd.)
Usually well signposted. I have seen a few interesting items here too.
Happy hunting!!!
Tim

8th Jul 2004, 11:56 am	#1
ekco1953 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dalgety Bay, Scotland Posts: 131	Northwest England boot sales etc. Can anyone recommend possible radio related local events, eg auctions, bootsales, places of interest (radio related) etc. (Say about 30 miles). Many thanks Jim

8th Jul 2004, 2:59 pm	#2
Darren-UK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4,061	Re: Southport - Chester Hi Jim, First place which comes to mind is Steve Harris's premises at Hawarden Bridge, 'On the air' or whatever it's called, but you won't find any cheap bargains there ! If you can reach to Preston, there's a flea market kinda thing on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the main undercover market place. This is often, but not always, a good source of radios, record players and tape recorders. At St Michaels, just north of Preston, there's a good boot sale on Sundays, plus two more a few minutes away at Shard Bridge. Back to the Southport area, there was a good boot sale at Banks, just off the Southport to Preston road. I do not, however, know if this one is running this year and you'd need to check locally. A bit patchy, but hope that helps. Good hunting ! Last edited by Darren-UK; 26th May 2007 at 1:12 pm. Reason: Outdated info removed.

8th Jul 2004, 3:12 pm	#3
Tim Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 3,310	Re: Southport - Chester Hi Jim I can recommend the car Banks boot sale near Southport. It is quite a big one and I have had several radios from there when we have been visiting the inlaws. Tim Last edited by Jeremy M0RVB; 26th Dec 2004 at 8:18 pm.

8th Jul 2004, 4:52 pm	#4
mikelect Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wrexham, North Wales, UK. Posts: 799	Re: Southport - Chester Hi Jim there is a big Bootsale at Chirk on Sundays 8)about 20 miles from chester south on the A483 - A5 it's well sign posted there is sometimes vintage radio stuff prices tend to be mixed but I've also found the odd transformer and bits Mike Last edited by Jeremy M0RVB; 26th Dec 2004 at 8:18 pm.

8th Jul 2004, 9:11 pm	#5
Tim Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 3,310	Re: Southport - Chester Hi Jim the Banks car boot is on Sundays. There is also a GIGANTIC boot sale at nearby Birscough ( Ormskirk to Southport rd.) Usually well signposted. I have seen a few interesting items here too. Happy hunting!!! Tim __________________ "Nothing is as dangerous as being too modern;one is apt to grow old fashioned quite suddenly."