Richmond village birthday

 On the weekend the village of Richmond celebrated it's 200 year birthday.

There was a parade that spanned the years.

I really love a parade and loved seeing all the costumes and old machinery. Richmond was a convict town with a huge gaol (jail).

A trip to Richmond

I recently went to the historic village of Richmond in Tasmania to meet up with my dad for lunch. After going to the christmas shop (have a look at my previous post to see some photos), we had a wander around the old town. 

Richmond was originally a town built to house convicts, many were forced to work for local farmers or to create new roads, bridges and buildings in the area.

This is St Lukes anglican church. Construction started in 1834 and was built with convict labour.
 

Part of the view from the nearby river.

I really liked this old house and garden.

This is the old Dispensery, now accommodation  (I think).

Christmas shop

 I recently went to the historic village of Richmond in Tasmania to meet up with my Dad for lunch. While I was there I visited the christmas shop, Lafayette on bridge,

The shop is displayed over three floors in an old building on the main road. Narrow stairs , old wooden floors and history everywhere you look. Then there is the Christmas displays to take your breath away.

I went to the shop to buy a scandinavian styled St Nicholas table ornmament to add to my display. This is what I found inside.

I really loved these Grinch ornaments but I wasn't sure that they would fit in with my scandinavian style. The more I think about it, maybe I could make it work as I love the original movie.

This is only a fraction of what they have to offer. I ended up buying a mouse on a spool, called spools of fun it was a Tails with heart by Paul Lundberg. They also had a large range of Jim Shore santa ornaments which I also really liked. I may have to go back and see if I can find the santa ornament I was looking for.