Richard Sparks

Richard Sparks of ÉPOQUE. Transforming Places. Awakening Spaces.

[Richard Sparks @EpoqueInteriors]

@Ianskellyradio3 @BBCRadio3 Genuinely saddened to hear of your (enforced) departure. You bring deft turn of phrase and drôle insight to the task in hand: making your presentation of 'Essential Classics' an absolute delight. Together with Suzy Klein, you have truly transformed this niche in the scheduling.

[Richard Sparks @EpoqueInteriors]

@Stevevolkwriter @avon_bradfordon They were - thanks to Kevin/Phil (as was the case when they were running The Bunch of Grapes). Sometimes it's not the 'place' but the 'proprietor' that takes a venue forward (c.f. Anna and AiB (and loyal staff) more recently at the Grapes - until a year or so ago). Time flies ...

[Richard Sparks @EpoqueInteriors]

@Stevevolkwriter @avon_bradfordon Not great, Steve, is it. As it happens, The Bear is for sale again; it's failed as a Curry House and relies on drunk youths, cheap booze and Sky Sports. It's due to close by year end. (Hurrah!) Bring on more 'Cru-type' venues !

[Richard Sparks @EpoqueInteriors]

Magazine clear out: Discovered I still have these two, rare (and only), issues. Fashion, style, culture: redefined in 1977! (Caroline Baker: Iconic Fashion Editor / Byron Newman: Photography, Art Director)
@carolinecbaker @viviennewestwood @peterblakeartist #allenjones

[Richard Sparks @EpoqueInteriors]

Just for one day.
#DavidBowie… https://t.co/CRqj0MHeB8

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More "fresh out". Newly salvaged and tidied up: vintage French Florist Stands, each 10ft long.… https://t.co/UIDm5BMj3m

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Not "fresh in" - more "fresh out". Finally completed: a 14ft x 8ft mid-Victorian Hereford… https://t.co/D7MIas1Vix

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Fresh restoration. Discarded, beaten up tool box returned to its former glory. Mid-Victorian 'on… https://t.co/eXuE9i8ImE

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Fire starter.
#industrial #salvage #antique #antiquedealer #decorativeantiques #reclamation… https://t.co/1OwoJH8VZE

[Richard Sparks @EpoqueInteriors]

Inspiring visit to @FoyandCo in the deep Vale of Glamorgan: a veritable hangar of classic fabrics - an Antique Dealer's dream. Outstanding!

[Richard Sparks @EpoqueInteriors]

Inspiring road trip to visit foyandco in the deep Vale of Glamorgan - a hangar of classic… https://t.co/xp3nXENiNo

[Richard Sparks @EpoqueInteriors]

It's starting to look a bit like ... er, my new office (aka The Bunch of Grapes). Congratulations… https://t.co/1xDo3EOM1b

[Richard Sparks @EpoqueInteriors]

Had a sneaky-peeky tasting c/o @thegrapesboa ! This venue has a brilliant future. Superb. And only two more sleeps until the doors open ...

[Richard Sparks @EpoqueInteriors]

Bradford-on-Avon about to raise the culinary bar once again ... hurrah ! https://t.co/ZeGT4gj0EB

[The Bunch of Grapes @thegrapesboa]

Breaking News... The Bunch of Grapes will be open for business from 10am this Thursday 19th November. https://t.co/EQXLGnBhaB.

[Richard Sparks @EpoqueInteriors]

@thegrapesboa Read it. Tasted it. Loved it.Set for life!

[Richard Sparks @EpoqueInteriors]

@sallyshalam Shopping? On a location trip? The very idea! (Quite the professional, aren't I).

[Richard Sparks @EpoqueInteriors]

As I sit here writing my Andalucian Business (Travel) Report, I cannot help but dwell upon those… https://t.co/aprBtrPMlB

[Richard Sparks @EpoqueInteriors]

Only yesterday ... the Heights of AlmerÍa. As high, vertiginous and awe-inspiring as you like.… https://t.co/jnqxusX7Gx

[Richard Sparks @EpoqueInteriors]

Only yesterday ... the Sierra of AlmerÍa province. As hot, barren and torrid as you like. Now back on… https://t.co/SJwQQ2agt0