I know with the recent press coverage of how Primark are accused of using child labour and I do not…read moreagree with this at all and quite rightly they have been through a bad time. However I am sure if you investigate a lot of the high street stores you will find exactly the same, at least they are trying to do the right thing by opening factories etc which do not employ young children. They also let the public have the benefit of cheap clothes unlike others who blatantly lie for the price tag. The clothes in Primark are cheap and fashionable. Not all good quality but if you delve into their jumble style rails you can find great things. 100% cotton tee shirts and shirts ( I bought a really smart shirt the other day for £1.00) Underwear and night wear, shoes and accessories. Mens jeans at £4.00 (ok for work!) mens jumpers at £6.00 Great looking clothes at the fraction of the cost. In these hard days I am glad to say we have such a shop on the high street.

Some of their clothes can be quite good. Unfortunately, this only spans as far as the women's…read moreclothes. The men's selection is dire. There's about 5 styles of t-shirt, 2 styles of combar jeans, and a selection of garish ties in a variety of neon colours. If you buy something from here, you'll end up wearing the same as at least three other people you walk past in a given day. Underwear is very poor quality, and seems to fall apart after a few wears, or one wash Fine for generic wear on one night out, but apart from that, avoid!

Party On is Taunton's only fancy dress and joke shop (apart from the RSPCA shop which claims to do…read morefancy dress hire). They have a good selection of costumes and accessories, all reasonably priced. On top of that, they have lots of party supplies, from balloons and streamers to facepaints and party poppers. Definately a good shop to look in, an aladdins cave of curiousity!

Party on has recently moved from Station Road to a bigger store on the high street. This has…read moreallowed it to get even more stock. It has loads of fancy dress items from hats and wigs to full costumes. They also stock everything you could need for a party including balloons with all different ages on them. They will also provide helium balloons for weddings and other events.

Open all week, including Sundays, this arcade is centrally located just off the High Street and…read morePaul Street, and next to a car park (the 600 space Old Market Centre multi-storey). It is on the site of the old market but was been updated and opened, with the new name, in 2009. There are many shops including opticians, travel agents, jewellers, gift outlets, and a book shop too. Quite useful but could do with a few more interesting and inspiring shops.

Now fully refurbished... with some new stores - some new designer clothing stores, as well as new…read moreaccessories stores... currently they have a Fish Spa in the centre £10 to have your feets cleaned by the fishies... COMING SOON: Music Festival 30th July 2011

I haven't been to this New Look for a while so it might have changed, but in the past I haven't…read morebeen that impressed with this branch. I remember looking for swimwear here in the summer and there was none in stock. The shop is quite small so doesn't have much choice of clothes.

I LOVE NEW LOOK. There clothes are not too expensive but very fashionable, and trendy. The store is…read morebig, and there is a childrens, womens, lingerie and an accessories section.

Emzee is next to costa and Mc Donalds. Inside they sell Playboy clothing, jewellery and belts. They…read morealso sell other brands. This stop is very small, they have two changing rooms at the back but they are also very small and cramped. The prices are quite cheap, but some of it is rubbish really. The have a big rack of jeans that are at reduced prices in various sizes. If you like branded clothes that are quite chavvy then this shop is for you, but if this don't like this style then there are a lot of other fashion shops in Taunton for example there is primark opposite.

Unfortunately, I have to review this branch of Monsoon only one star, because the powers that be…read morehave decided in their infinite wisdom not to include a men's section. This means that whenever I want to buy their clothes I have to travel to their outlet in Clarks Village in Street. I'm sure I'd spend a lot more money with them if they extended their male ranges into this store.

They have stunning dresses in Monsoon, I bought one for a friend's wedding recently. It is quite…read morepricey but well worth it. They have nice clutch bags and accessories, and accessorize is next door.

Topshop now has topman above it. Topshop is located along the high street next to River Island and…read moreCounty Stores and is opposite accessorize. Inside they sell lots of clothes, although most of them are quite pricey. They have accessories, shoes, bags and traditional style sweet shop sweets. The clothes are very fashionable and stylish and in Taunton this store is very popular, especially with teenagers. The clothes are very well made. They have about six changing rooms as the shop is quite big. If you like fashionable clothes and are willing to splash out, then this shop is for you.

Fat face has mens upstairs and womens downstairs, they also sell a few bits of camping equipment…read more They sell scarves and hats for women and men. It is quite expensive though.

Claires is in the Old Market Centre next to First Choice and optic express. Claires sells hair…read moreaccessories, jewellery, bags, shoes and watches. They were cheaper and have gradually got more expensive over a few years. I used to go in there quite a lot, although now it has become more childish and more expensive. The shop is small and very cramped with barely enough space to mov, the staff are good. They sell a few pretty hair bands and hair accessories that are nice. If you want pretty hair bands and various other accessories then this is where you need to go in Taunton as it is not that expensive.

Great jewellery for really cheap prices. This is ideal for stocking fillers or if you are looking…read morefor reasonably priced gifts. The staff offer good advice and if you are a tight budget then you can't go wrong.