Society: when past items become present

There is this popular saying “what goes around, comes around“.

When things go too modern and high tech, people like to reverse to something slightly old fashioned.

As an example, iPhones in general, will have vintage looking cases; either made of used/recycled leather or will feature an image of an old SLR and even a cassette tape on the back of it. The latter is not in used anymore and most teenagers have actually never had one in their hands. It is almost a paradox as they love to have things they never touched or owned.

This kind of attraction works in several categories.

During a recent stay in Devon, it appeared that a lot of things are actually happening “underground“.

By using this term, it means that some events are almost secret unless you know some people who know some people. It is almost like a treasure hunt where you can be right in the middle of an exquisite community, you never thought it could exist. And it is not in the deep countryside but right in the middle of the city!

You may have to forget all your connected devices to step back in time for a day (or a few hours).

Velo Vintage is a popular meetup where people dress up – usually wearing tweed and other vintage clothing and accessories. But what is essential is to have a bicycle, ideally from the 1940s – 1950s! This is what happened in Exeter just over a week ago on 26th September 2015.

Velo Vintage Exeter with Seb Cope – By Andrew Butler

This was the 9th Velo Vintage Occasion and Ride.

The coincidence was that on the same day TLB Revival took place. In this particular case, it was the second edition of it.

Vintage classic car at TLB Revival Exeter – By Andrew Butler

TLB Revival could almost be the brother of Velo Vintage. The only difference being that one is all about cycles and the other is related to petrol heads – as the organiser defines this classic cars and motorbikes revival gathering.

Velo Vintage and TLB Revival Exeter – Facebook gallery

There was a bit of entertainment too with music (selected to match the mood of this rather unique day out) as well as local traders offering quality food, drinks and coffee.

Barnfield Crescent is a private property but visitors were welcome to have a look and maybe discover something from the past. It is simply by browsing online that the “what’s on” section of The Exeter Daily caught our attention.

However, despite of being a lifestyle to like what is from the past, something futuristic was spotted by the photographer.

Vintage and technology in Barnfield Crescent Exeter – By Andrew Butler