Which Kraft is run by spiritual people for the spiritual community. We are based along the wild and Stunning Jurassic coastline of North Devon. Once home to King Arthur, Merlin and the homeland of many a mystery, myth and legend.
This is a relatively new business based at present on the World wide Web and we now have a small store based at 22 Butchers Row, Bideford Pannier Market , Bideford. North Devon.
COME SEE US !!! Check 'Shop Opening Times' Category for opening Times.
You can get there easily from Bideford Quay ...see bleow map for more information...
Also, many of our friends and family and their friends and family host our WhichKraft ‘Esoteric Evenings’
Esoteric Evenings ( just like a Tupperware party with less plastic) are a great way to pamper the mind, body and spirit. They are proving to be VERY successful and a great social gathering for friends, family and work colleagues. The evening includes individual demonstrations of Energy healings and relaxations using reiki and crystal therapies. You are also able to see our Stunning Presentation of our gifts and services.
Whatever your path, no matter which kraft. We aim to bring some of the finest quality goods and services to the spiritual community.
Some goods are imported directly from family run businesses in Turkey and some are hand made in North Devon.
HOW WE STARTED !!!!
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MARKET DAYS ARE
TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS 8am-3pm
Jan/Feb/Mar 8am-2pm
Butchers' Row & Market Place open six days a week all year round |
| WHY BIDEFORD PANNIER MARKET?????????????? WELL............................ |
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The Pannier Market complex has been in operation since it was built by John Chudleigh of Exeter in 1883/84. It was-officially opened by the then Mayor G.W Vincent in April 1884. The opening ceremony was followed, by a public dinner when almost 200 people sat down. The day ended with a promenade concert and-later that week 2000 children gathered at the Market for a tea party. It was built at a cost of £4,200 to house a fish market, butchers stalls and a corn exchange. |
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A charter to hold a market was first granted on 25th May 1272 by Henry III, and has been renewed by succeeding Monarchs. The building was listed (Grade 2) in April 1989. It is called a Pannier Market after the Wicker baskets or panniers in which farmers wives carried their wares to market. There are still panniers in use today which can be seen in the Market hall any Tuesday or Saturday. The present building was controlled by Torridge District Council from 1974 until 1991, when it was then handed to Bideford Town Council to run. There have been 2 phases of refurbishment to date, the first was a spend of £200,000 in 1993 on the Main Market Hall, which saw a new roof fitted, new windows, indoor toilet facilities a gas heating system and complete redecoration. This enabled the Market to be brought up to standard with the then Current Fire Heath regulations. More recently, between January and May 1999 phase 2 was completed. This was a total refurbishment of the 24 shop units, which form Butchers Row. An extensive programme of works were carried out by Blights a local Bideford builder. The Architect for both phases was Mr Jonathan Lomas of the firm Dyer Feesey Wickham. This phase included a new roof to Butchers Row, complete rewiring, the three sets of black wrought iron gates were also refurbished and complete redecoration. The character of these units was kept as far as possible, even down to the old Butchers hooks which are still in place in several units, these date from the original build in 1884. After all these improvements the Market has been able to retain its delightful warm and friendly atmosphere. |
