The Flying Horse Walk has attracted a new tenant in the shape of
George Thornton Art, in a deal secured by property agent FHP.
The Nottingham shopping arcade has welcomed George, who was
previously based in Hockley, in to the 522 sq ft unit immediately
adjacent to Vivienne Westwood and Cathy Stephens Designer
Jewellery. The gallery exhibits and sells affordable, contemporary,
original works by exceptional local talent and international
artists.
The gallery is the newest resident to join the shopping mall
since it was taken over by the London-based property investment and
development group London & County (Nottingham) LLP last month.
The company has since reverted it back to its original name of The
Flying Horse Walk from The FH Mall.
Simon Blair of London & County says: "I am delighted to
welcome George to the mall. We really value independent retailers
as we like to think we can offer shoppers something a little bit
different to the other centres, and George does just that. We are
right in the heart of the city, and we really benefit from the
passing trade as people want to explore. I think that as people
pass through, they will see the gems we have on offer. It is also
great, as George regularly hosts exhibitions and shows, which will
really encourage return footfall."
Other occupiers in the arcade include The Cheese Shop, Atomic,
Whitewall Gallery, Canopy, Berketex, Ann Harvey, Inspired, Sugacane
and independent fashion retailer Frocks & Rocks.
George Thornton, owner of the gallery says: "We were in Hockley
before, which is a great place, but not quite right for a gallery.
I wanted to be close to the other galleries in the city, including
the one under the council house. I was also really keen to be close
to Vivienne Westwood, as it is obviously a great draw for shoppers,
which will mean a lot of people walking through will come right
past my gallery.
"Nottingham has become a retail haven and I wanted to take
advantage of that. George Thornton Art is the only gallery which
sells works from local artists and also that deals with purely
original contemporary works. I think that our uniqueness fits
perfectly with the other retailers in The Flying Horse Walk."
Ben Tebbutt, retail partner at FHP said: "It is great to welcome
another unique tenant to The Flying Horse Walk. George Thornton Art
is just the type of business which will fit well with the already
established galleries and retailers such as Vivienne Westwood.
George will benefit from passing trade in the arcade and its close
vicinity to other galleries. We are keen to show retailers the
benefits they will get from this central location too."
For information on The Flying Horse Walk contact Ben Tebbutt at
FHP on 0115 8411142.