The Celtic Path

One of the most established places to visit in the Green Ginger shopping Arcade is The Celtic Path. Inside you will find a mix of Celtic inspired gifts from jewelry to greeting cards as well as porcelain collectables and relaxation CD's and crystals.

The Celtic path also offers a number of relaxation treatments from Reiki, Thai foot massage and many more treatments designed to balance body, mind and soul. I will post more about these treatments later but why not check out The Celtic Path website: www.thecelticpath.co.uk to see a full list of treatments and gifts.

The Celtic Path stocks a number of well known collectables and brands from Harris Tweeds to Rosina Wactmeister Cats.

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L'antiquario (Now Closed) Updated 01/07/11

L'antiquario can be found inside The Green Ginger Shopping arcade (formally 'The Land of Green Ginger') This place is a little gem (literally at times) inside it you will find a mixture of antique and collectable items from porcelain, clocks, jewellery and other interesting pieces of treasure.

I was instantly drawn to the clock and the porcelain you can see in the image above. I don't class myself as an expert in antiques, far from it but I do like great design especially when it is both artistic and functional. When you step into L'antiquario you instantly feel like a treasure hunter. I think the fact that I used to watch Indiana Jones films on VHS every Saturday when I was little has shaped my imagination. This place does feel like a treasure trove especially if you visit when the late afternoon sun streams through the old church windows and bathes everything in a very cinematic light.

Photographs by Anthony Dorman

Because I know nothing about antiques it would be silly of me to pretend that I do so why not pop in yourself and do your own treasure hunting.  L'antiquario can be found on the first floor of The Green Ginger Arcade.

Visit the L'antiquario ebay page here: http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/l.antiquario

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Puddytigger

Puddytigger can be found on the second floor of the Green Ginger Shopping Arcade which must be one of the most unique shopping malls (An old church). Puddytigger stocks a mixture of jewelry, fine art and craft ware as well as soaps and aromatherapy oils. Helen the owner of Puddytigger has put together a collection of locally sourced and ethically sourced handmade goods.

I would recommend anyone visiting Tynemouth to visit The Land of Green Ginger and to go and have a chat with Helen. Puddytigger is a treasure trove of gift ideas, from lovely bears, unique jewelry and artwork as well as craft work inspired by local scenery. My next post about Puddytigger will show some of these items in more depth. This blog is in its infancy and so is written as an introduction which will grow into a larger story. Until then why not pop in and have a chat with Helen who has some great banter. You must also ask to see Boris who is well known to regular visitors.

The Land of green Ginger is one of a number of venues in Tynemouth that is dog friendly if you are thinking of bringing your pooch to Tynemouth.

Visit the puddytigger website here:

http://www.puddytigger.co.uk/

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