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    Apr 2023

    Last Updated: 04/04/2023
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    Taxidermy displays star in Harrogate's alternative Easter window

    by John Plummer

    | 05 Apr, 2023
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    An alternative Easter window display is catching the eye of shoppers and passers-by in Harrogate.

    Art collector Mark Hinchcliffe has curated the display at West Park Antiques, which hosts 40 independent traders on West Park.

    Mr Hinchcliffe, who owns The Chapel on Grove Road, has created a window that combines taxidermy with Easter eggs.

    A white peacock, a golden eagle and a black swan are among the star attractions.



    Mr Hinchcliffe, who is keen to shake-up Harrogate's art and cultural scene, said the idea was to combine birds and eggs to promote the life-affirming Easter message in an original and less obvious way.

    He said:

    "It's a left-field and Victorian gothic alternative to Bettys Easter window."




    Lisa Hawksworth, who owns West Park Antiques, said:

    "We always do our own window theme and Mark approached us about doing something new. We've known him for years and know he's creative.
    "Mark has a great eye and knowledge of design and when you see what he has achieved at The Chapel, it was an easy decision to let him do it."