About Us

5th November 1998

Launch of ABBEYGATE GALLERIES. A permenant display of work by local artist Les Porter. Opened by the editor of the Grimsby Evening Telegraph, Peter Moore.

1st June 1999

First pieces of HANDPAINTED FURNITURE by EDEN arrived.

17th July 1999

FOLK DAY. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Research, Abbeygate Galleries with help from "Folk At The Oak" raised over £100 by holding an afternoon of live entertainment and a raffle. First Prize, an original painting by Les Porter.

29 July 1999

ART WORKSHOP 1. A six week Painting course lead by Les Porter

14 October 1999

ART WORKSHOP 2. A six week Painting Course lead by Les Porter

March 2000

THE BUTTERY opened after reloction to Abbeygate Galleries and Antiques

2000

THE BUTTERY were granted a drinks licence to allow alcohol to be served with meals

25 March 2001

THE BUTTERY opened for a special sunday lunch to celebrate mothers day and one full year in Abbeygate

April 2001

J F JEWLLERS exibits their range of new and second hand, gold and silver jewelery