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England

Shopping in England

  1. A

    Heffers

    Vast temple of academic tomes and lighter reads.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Crazy Pig

    Sells jewellery to rock stars like Ozzy Osbourne.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Cyber Candy

    Sells limited-edition sweets from around the world.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Little Bookshop

    Tiny shop bursting with first editions and rare books.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Ottakar's

    Large chain bookshop stocking new titles and local books.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Warehouse

    Somewhere between Topshop and Oasis in the fashion stakes.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Office

    Shoes that go the distance from work to after-hours drinks.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Bike Treks

    Bike Treks hire mountain bikes from around £14 per day.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Cornerhouse Bookshop

    Art and film books, specialist magazines and kitschy cards.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Miss Selfridge

    Fun, throwaway fashion for female teens.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Venables & Bainbridge

    Selling used books, including many vintage Brontë volumes.

    reviewed

  13. L

    Ghyllside Cycles

    Ghyllside Cycles hire mountain bikes from around £14 per day.

    reviewed

  14. M

    Rose & Co Apothecary

    The beautifully restored druggist so favoured by Branwell Brontë.

    reviewed

  15. N

    Waterstone's

    Biggest bookstore in town, with branches on Deansgate and St Anne’s Sq.

    reviewed

  16. O

    Coffee, Cake & Kink

    Enjoy coffee and cake seated among an interesting display of sex implements.

    reviewed

  17. P

    Marshmallow Mountain

    One of our favourites, with eccentric, well-chosen dresses and wonderful shoes and plenty of great accessories including hats and jewellery.

    reviewed

  18. Bonds Books

    Well-known independent bookstore, about 10 minutes' bus journey from the centre.

    reviewed

  19. Q

    Waterstone's

    Large chain bookshop selling travel guides, fiction and general-interest titles.

    reviewed

  20. Henry Poole & Co

    The tailoring house that invented the tuxedo, still going strong after 200 years.

    reviewed

  21. R

    Blondie

    Affiliated with Absolute Vintage, with the same taste in tasty second-hand shoes.

    reviewed

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  23. S

    George Fisher

    There are countless outdoors shops dotted along the Main St, but none can match George Fisher for heritage. This three-floored store has been here for nigh on a century and stocks everything you could possibly need for a day on the hills – and the boot-fitting service is legendary.

    reviewed

  24. T

    Ken Spelman Booksellers

    This fascinating shop has been selling rare, antiquarian and secondhand books since 1910. With an open fire crackling in the grate in winter, it's a browser's paradise.

    reviewed

  25. U

    Floral St

    This tucked-way street boasts a few cool fashion shops, like Paul Smith and Ted Baker.

    reviewed

  26. V

    Cockfighter of Bermondsey

    T-shirts with attitude are found in this small boutique popular with DJs and pop stars.

    reviewed

  27. W

    Mortimer & Bennett

    Tantalising range of speciality produce from across the world: St Felicien cheese from Lyon, Bonnat chocolates from Voiron, foie gras, avocado oil and lots more.

    reviewed