Category Archives: News
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5 January 2014
Small stories,
Stuck for something to do? If in London then why not pop along to the V&A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green. Until 6 September 2015 you can visit (free admission) the Small Stories exhibition of which LASSCO is a sponsor in kind. 12 dolls houses from the past 200 years are brought to life. Our two London shops donated items...
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17 December 2013
New Chefs for LASSCO Three Pigeons!
Edward Madden and James Ngu, of Brunswick House and Chelsea Harbour respectively, have now taken the reins at The Three Pigeons and are rolling out a seven day renaissance of our village pub and historic coaching inn. The ancient cellars, once again, keep the locally brewed craft beers (Shotover, Vale Brewery and XT) in excellent condition;...
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13 December 2013
Victorian Fairy Lights, late 19th century
Made of hand-blown glass. Originally used for festive events, such as Christmas, when small candles were placed inside. A variety of colours available at LASSCO Ropewalk, which is open every day until 22 December.
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20 November 2013
Historic Asylum Railing Unearthed
We have identified the origin of some fabulous Georgian cast iron gateposts and railings, boldly cast with distinctive “anthemia” – the honeysuckle motif invented by the ancients and favoured by the Georgians. The gateposts and their accompanying railings were once a well-known landmark on one of London’s busiest thoroughfares: The Old Kent Road. They are...
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14 November 2013
Not What, But How by WORKSHOP Architecture
LASSCO was proud to donate reclaimed pine boards to WORKSHOP Architecture for their upcoming exhibition, Not What, But How. WORKSHOP is a non-profit organisation that deals primarily with impoverished communities, building schools and learning environments. The centre piece of the exhibition is a large live/work space comprised of shelves, desks and a ladder...
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11 November 2013
Starring at Ropewalk
Just arrived at Ropewalk ready for Christmas this new Marc Kitchen – Smith stock: Metal Barn Stars. Painted in red, green, blue, mustard, black and white. As featured in December’s Period Living. Available in two sizes, 112cms and 76cms. These stars are not old, but made in the traditional way in rural North America. They...
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31 October 2013
Hats Off to Mr Jones
The Sunday Telegraph feature at the weekend “Little Black Book” was a delve through the address book of one of the UK’s best known milliners – Mr Stephen Jones. We doff our caps to him – we’re very happy that he’s selected LASSCO Three Pigeons as one of his favourite places: Stephen Jones’ Little Black Book...
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29 October 2013
Here be Witchcraft
We had a customer here on Saturday wanting an oak beam for his fireplace lintel. We try and keep a selection of them in stock – salvaged, prepped up and ready to sell. It was only when placing one of the beams aside we happened to put it down with daylight glancing along its length and we...
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23 October 2013
Chevron Oak Parquet Featured
Have a look at the article about Jessica McCormack’s fabulous new shop in Mayfair featured in the October 2013 issue of World of Interiors. At LASSCO Three Pigeons we worked hard to get just the required look and finish, bringing in the oak from our salvage sources on the Continent. The finished floor looks really smart. Jessica McCormack has...
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1 October 2013
LASSCO Brunswick House, ‘one of London’s treasures’, in the Sunday Times,
Have a look at this Sunday Times article ‘The world’s six hippest late-night cities’ compiled by Ronojoy Dam, UK creative director of VICE, http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/travel/weekends/city_breaks/article1315968.ece “It’s nice to be in the same company as The Savoy – LASSCO, historically, has spent more time, in a hard hat, pulling out bathrooms from this august institution than sipping ‘white...
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3 September 2013
POP-UP at THREE PIGEONS – SOLD OUT!
The Three Pigeons’ first pop-up proved popular! Thanks to all concerned. Watch this space for future pop-ups planned at LASSCO’s Oxfordshire site! Margherita – £5 Tomato sauce, Mozzarella & Basil Highwayman’s Supper -£7 Pancetta & Olives Chilli King -£6 Chorizo & Chilli Flakes Admiral – £6 Anchovies & Lemon Zest Field – £7 Mushroom,...
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31 August 2013
Lamp posts in the Woods
Deep in a beautiful oak wood in Hampshire we’ve just discovered a pile of fabulous Victorian lamp posts. They had been there, undisturbed, for twenty-five years. Laid in rows on steel girders, they had been enveloped somewhat by the rhododendrons. The wood is on a beautiful private estate – the hilly grounds of a picturesque...