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Jumble Sales over the years in Cambridge
Jumble Sales over the years in Cambridge
My aunt Joan has asked me to share this painting that she did years ago of a jumble in Cambridge.
Joan writes:
“I painted this picture years ago in memory of the old St John’s Church Hall jumble sales in Blinco Grove. Kids would buy wonderful books and toys, mum would get sewing things and jewellery, then you could bid in the auction for garden items, a cycle or even vintage furniture. We would then trundle home to Glebe Road with our treasures.”
We would love to hear your memories of jumble sales over the years in and around Cambridge. If you have any pictures or memories to share please do pop over to my website where you can use the comments form or contact form to share your stories. I’m sure that we could all tell a tales or two about interesting finds from jumbles and some of the characters encountered!