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18 years ago
This is the nicest charity shop up the hawthorns. The shop is well lit and not overpriced or full of tat everywhere. The staff are nice and are always really greatful for any donations you have to offer read more
244 Hawthorn Road
Birmingham B44 8PP
United Kingdom
0121 382 3451
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Second to None
(3 reviews)
I adore Second to None - it has to be one of the best vintage clothing shops for miles around! It…read morealmost has a cult following and is well worth a visit. A treasure trove of all things vintage - a fantastic collection of clothes, handbags, shoes, scarves and jewellery.
Iv been a customer here for 30 years. Love this shop. I could spend hours rummaging. Reasonable…read moreprices. Great vintage stock.
Vintage Warehouse
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My favourite shop in Nottingham by far. The staff are so friendly and the clothes are reasonably…read morepriced and lovely! xx
This shop down hockley is a shop i always go in down nottingham! It sells all things vintage, and…read morein bulk! The owners of the warehouse are realllyyy friendly! I only had to go in a couple of times with my mates and i got discount! You HAVE to go to vintage warehouse if you go to nottingham and like vintage clothes!
DollyMix Vintage
(2 reviews)
I love it! The staff are friendly and the selection is amazing--good selection of clothes for all…read moreages and sexes in addition to some lovely home deco items. (I just about died when I saw the vintage Singer machine! And the steamer trunks! If only I could bring them home with me!)
Ooooh, I LOVE this shop. You could easily wander in first thing Monday morning and not come out…read moretill Wednesday lunchtime. There are rails and rails of clothes from the 1920s onwards, a men's section on the third floor and oodles of linen, accessories, hats and suitcases. Even old, working sewing machines, buttons and fabulous Vogue patterns from the 1950s. Just when you think you've seen everything, there's another nook or cranny just waiting to be explored. The only heartbreaking thing is that in many cases, the sizes are just too small for most people today. A consequence of changing body shapes, I suppose. But if you are a size 16, then prepare for a long rummage to find something your size. I know, I've been there. But if you look like Christina Hendricks, there's every chance you could leave looking like an extra from Mad Men or like you've walked from the pages of The Best of Everything. Now, the only thing is to find Don Draper.....
Thrift Vintage
(1 review)
I am a big fan of thrift stores. I love having a mooch through the rails to try and find that one…read moreoff or hidden treasure. Thrift is a new addition to the Birmingham scene and they have really excelled with this new shop. Oldschool decoration and vintage furniture sit alongside both branded and unbranded pieces of vintage from the 70s,80s and 90s. From the minute we walked in the people working were so friendly and happy to help, they explained that they have only been here a couple of weeks so if you are in the area go and have a look for yourself, get involved and possibly meet that one off special item you didn't even know you were looking for.
Top Banana Vintage Clothing
(6 reviews)
Reasonably priced mens & women's quality vintage clothing…read more Top Banana and many of the shops on York Road share the ethos of the old-fashioned shop keeper. The staff like to have a natter with the customers, offer them a hot drink if they're having a good mooch and often give discounts if you buy more than one item. There aren't many places to buy quality vintage clothing for men so Top Banana has an edge over most other shops. The focus is mainly American vintage from the 60s-70s and the majority of the stock reflects this, but they have everything from 40s to 90s - you just need to have a good rummage! Fans of converse and vans if you haven't heard of Top Banana where have you been?! They have LOADS and prices range from £15-£25. Prices are very reasonable but don't expect bargain basement prices like £1 etc.. this is quality merchandise which would set you back a pretty penny down south! Grab it while you can before someone else does! While you're here pop next door to Cherry Reds for some yummy food or two doors down to Polar Bear Records,
Vintage gold converse, weathered denim shirts and an abundance of classic pieces from yesteryear -…read moreTop Banana offers something that few clothing stores do these days - and that's authenticity. They have some really nice stuff, some of it I imagine would make you look like Tony Soprano, a 70s mobster or Dirk Diggler. Their range is enormous for a small shop - from vintage varsity, leather and demin jackets to knitwear, polos and an array of slick shirts. All of the items I have bought from Top Banana have a timeless quality about them that only get better with age. With Top Banana you're guaranteed to get some fine clothing for a fair price that even a young Jean-Paul Belmondo would give a nod of approval to.You will leave a (fashion) law unto yourself, swaggering like a don, whistling 'ain't no stopping us now' and ready to share your new-found slickness with the world. At least I did.
The Vintage Barn
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Drive along the Redditch Road and find this big converted barn housing a veritable banquet of…read morevintage goods! Mention that ubiquitous word and you might immediately think of clothes. At The Vintage Barn though, there is an emphasis on furniture, homewares and memorabilia. Pictures, clocks, lights, vases, dining sets, pin badges, books, games, kitchenware, electric fans, figurines and a whole load of curios await you. AND some tasty looking, warm-sounding hi-fi equipment refurbished with USB slots! Everything is artistically displayed, with exhibit-like qualities, so if you see something you like, they'll be another beauty nearby that will fit well with it. Everywhere you look there are items from yesteryear that you simply must have. And at these reasonable rates you'll happily walk away with some treasures. On the day we went I came out with a Gold Label Barley Wine dish, some 1970s Sparklets for a soda siphon and some Swinging Inn Sign Cocktail Sticks, for under a fiver, all in. My friend spotted a tall £30 glass vase, and was pleased to hear that because they take credit cards, then she could take it home that day. New stock is arriving all the time so it's worth visiting regularly, to find more unique pieces for your home.
My family & I have visited the vintage barn twice in the past month or so....and have never left…read moreempty handed! The range of products suits a wide audience - there's something for everyone & is a great place to find a present. This chilly barn ( wrap up in the winter) sells a variety of clothes, china/dinner ware, glass ware, ornaments, jewellery, furniture, records..the list goes on...from years gone by. Its a great place to root around but also everything is well organised & visible. Our incredible purchases include a a three piece men's suit (£30), a cut glass salad bowl with condiment holders, vintage watch, two brooches, Stevie Wonder LP, a fascinator, two dresses (£4&£6) glass bowl (£3), tie bar & cuff links, fur coat & our favourite ( see photo) a 60s Formica table & stools (£45) The barn is run by a lovely couple who are not overbearing & are very knowledgeable & friendly. They also have a Facebook page so you can keep an eye on any new furniture being uploaded at great prices. The team there also run the Moseley retro & vintage fayre - which is on once a month. Check Facebook for details
Vintage Hideaway
I am always a big fan of places where the items on sale feel like a random collection of things…read morethat someone has collected over the years......If you are a fan of one offs and items with charm this little place in the Custard Factory is well worth a visit. You can pick up furniture and household items right through to clothes and accessories if you are not afraid to have a bit of a rummage. The things on sale here change all the time so it's not the kind of place I go looking for something specific. This is more a curiosity shop type vibe to browse through and discover what it is you went in there for along the way.
More Than Vintage
What a fantastic little shop in the Great Western Arcade! I am afraid to say I've walked past this…read moreplace more than once and not popped in. In all fairness, I normally head through Great Western to get somewhere or of an evening (when things are closed), so I do have a whole bunch of valid excuses. This place is a vintage charity shops which supports two homeless charities (SIFA Fireside and Trident Reach the People). So not only are you recycling by buying here and reducing waste, you're also stylin' for a good cause. It's a win win for everyone! I popped in here to look for a dress for a weekend away. I was greeted by the lovely staff and soon we were all in a conversation about Vintage shopping and the bargains to be had at kilo sales. I asked them if I was ok to snap some pictures (because I couldn't resist) only to be assured I could snap away to my hearts content. There was a fantastic mix of crockery, hats, clothing and lots of odds and ends (vintage woollen tea cosies anyone?) about the shop at really great prices. As you can see from my pictures, I spotted a gorgeous typewriter, vintage bears and silver spoons. Why don't you take 5 minutes and pop in? I'm sure you could find a great item at a fantastic price and all in aid of a great cause!
Revival
(4 reviews)
Revival is a great little vintage stall in Birmingham's alternative fashion store, The Oasis. They…read morehave a wide range of clothing for men and women spanning 50s - 80s eras with the odd exception. They stock Modj favourites such as Harringtons, button down shirts and desert boots but also have a great range of women's dresses for very reasonable prices; I picked up a lovely 50s print shift dress for a mere £10 the other day, which would have cost me double that anywhere else in Birmingham. I also found a Burberry trench for just £25 which might still be there if you're interested. There is a small changing area which is handy and the owner was pretty helpful when I enquired about a style of dress that I was after. I've visited the stall a few times now and he always tells me when his next delivery of dresses is due. All in all a great little stall where you might find a real gem if you look hard enough. If you have any enquiries you can contact Revival via wintcane@aol.com
I was quite surprised to see items that are familiar to me, a great place to dig for treasures…read more Burmi has a lot of selections when it comes to thrift shops and that's appreciate. Looking forward to visiting again someday.
Expensive Mistakes
It is worth a trip to Ludlow - it starts with the funny shop name "expensive mistakes" which…read moredescribes it perfectly. They sell second hand designer clothes from high class brands - normally when you hear second hand, you're not really keen but here a lot of items still have original tags and have just been hanging in a wardrobe. They have quite a choice of clothes even though the shop isn't that big. The service in the shop is fantastic! I highly recommend to go :-)
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Another of Harborne's very many Charity shops. This place is at the mid-point of the high street so…read moreif you plan on doing the whole lot in one go, this might be a good place to call it half-time and have a bite to eat in Cafe Express across the road. As with all charity shops, this is a fairly mixed bag of clothes, books and records, toys and bric-a-brac. You might be lucky and find a bargain, you never know. Personally speaking I'll always have a soft spot for this particular charity shop as it was here, at some point in the late 1990s, that I picked up a mint condition vinyl copy of Don't Stand Me Down by Dexys Midnight Runners for a glorious £1. As such each time I go in the shop these days I head straight for the records, but lightning has thus far failed to strike twice. I live in hope...
This used to be my favourite charity shop in Harborne - but in recent years they seem to have…read morebranched more into gifts and merchandise. Whilst I love cute animals as much as the next man I'm not sure I want to own stuff covered in the them but if you need a kitten calendar or a key ring in the shape of a paw then you will love this place. They also have a pretty good range of bric-a-brac, nice handbags and a bargain rail where you can sometimes pick up something for a steal. Staff in the shop are absolutely lovely and they always play quite nice music in there (Al Green today) too.
Best Charity shop in Whitmore Reans always can collect a bargain and great customer service!…read moreManager is easy to speak to and honest and will always help out somebody in need.. User friendly staff and great place to shop!
This is a great charity shop - always nice and tidy inside (I know this makes me sound ancient but…read morepeople have such preconceptions about charity shops, that it makes me feel chuffed when they look sparkly and smell nice) with tasteful displays, it is a good place to come for...well, tea dresses weirdly. I've bought about three from this shop - I'm never quite sure if they make me look daft but they're a lot cheaper than the dresses you might find at one of the posher vintage shops and allow me to work my inner Dot Cotton so I'm grateful to Sense. They're also pretty good for handbags and have a decent selection of gents shirts and jackets. Best of all they have a ridiculously cheap bargain rail where you can pick up a nice cardigan for less than a couple of quid. Staff are nice and always make nice comments about your purchases - even when they are completely misguided (bat wing jumper anyone?)
This is a really nice charity shop, I have only popped in once but I was really impressed with the…read moreplace. Inside they have a range of items for sale; the usual trinkets and nik naks, clothes, books and general household bits and bobs. It is well-organised inside and I enjoyed having a look around inside. You never know what you might find in charity shops! I found a couple of books that interested me and they were really cheap as you would expect. The lady who served me was really friendly and asked me if I was having a good day, we exchanged small talk and then I went on my way happy with the books that I had found. The store has a really nice community feel about it and I think that it is worth having a look around if you live in the area.
This is a wonderful charity place where you can get bargains galore!…read morethey sell river island M&S and other named brands at half the price. its located just out of cannock and quite easy to find.
This place is as absolute gem. It is a charity shop with a difference, you pay a set fee of approx…read more£4 to become a member. They receive donations from many high street retailers such as Dorothy perkins, M & S, New Look, River Island, Monsoon. The tags are removed but you have alsways seen the product on the high street previously. Alls stock is markes at discount prices, Ie i recently bought 2 suit jackets @ £4.75 each, mens shirts £2.99, Trousers £2.99 the list is endless, well worth a visit if you are in the area
This is one of the best charity shops around. I've always found the stock of good quality and low…read moreprice. On two levels and sells beds, sofa's electrical goods etc. Well worth visiting for household goods if on a budget.
If you like a bargain but a quality one, this shop is another find of Harborne High Street. Another…read moretiny one but if you like spending hours flicking through vintage items and clothing rails, this is a good shop to visit. I have found some really good book titles and the clothing pieces are really good ones. It seems they like working with winter fashion wear because there are plenty of nice coats over there. When the heather is fine, some items are placed in front of the shop so you can not miss it! Headway is one more friendly charity shop placed in a really beautiful building in Harborne!
This is a fairly new-kid-on-the-block in terms of the Harborne Charity shop run, which we make an…read moreeffort to do once every couple of months or so. I can't remember exactly, but I think it appeared a couple of years ago. It's also at the far, north end of the high street (near Marks & Spencer) so if you haven't done the bargain hunt run in B17 for a while you might miss this out if you're not careful. It's probably the smallest of all the charity shops on the high street but, as any seasoned Charity shopper will tell you, that doesn't mean that what they do have is no good. Luck and timing play a part in what you'll find here, of course, but in general I've found this place to be particularly good for kids toys and books.
This is pretty decent charity shop in a location I pass quite often as I'm on my way to visit…read morefamily. As usual with charity shops the stock changes from one week to the next, but there is the usual selection of books, clothes, records, CDs, furniture and bric-a-brac. This outlet is part of an inter-connected chain of 10 or 12 Walsall Hospice shops, so there is a fair chance that if you don't find what you are looking for in this branch then another may have it. The staff (all volunteers, of course) are happy to help and put you in touch with the other shops. All in all this is a charity shop for a local, North Birmingham area cause, so it's worth a visit.
this shop is the best run charity shop in Sutton coldfield the staff are very friendly welcoming…read morewe are regulars and it's got a lovely family atmosphere and we love it -I go to this shop most days and wouldn't shop anywhere else! they sell great clothes and shoes excellent presentation! well done Shirley and all her team EXCELLENT from Mo and Keira
One of Sutton's oldest charity shops as far as I know (I first ventured in there in about 1994) and…read moreone of it's smartest and most welcoming, Save the Children has always been a favourite charity shop of mine because it's the sort of shop it's almost impossible to find a bad word for (not that I'm trying). This shop deals in a lot of clothes, a fair few books, some children's toys and board games and a handful of records. It's recently had a refit but still exudes the same warm, charity shop charm it has always had. This being Sutton Coldfield, the quality of the cast-offs is pretty damn high so you can be sure that the books are usually in good nick (and usually quite modern) although I'm in no position to comment on the quality of the middle-aged women's blouses or skirts.
This place is fairly large for a charity shop and has a pretty high turnover of stock, which means…read moreit's always worth popping your head through the door to see what's what. The front part of the shop is general bric-a-brac, and they also occasionally have small bits of furniture, or garden tools. There is a smallish book and music section that is very cheap (LPs are 50p, children's books are 25p) and large selection of kids toys and board games. As this is a charity shop they stock what they are given, so if and when you visit you might find that this information is completely wrong! However, the staff are friendly and the shop supports a good cause, so it's well worth popping in.
I usually go to charity shops to look for books, trying to avoid anything else because I know that…read moreIf I give a quick peep at the clothes or some accessories I'm going to find more than 10 items that I consider "extremely necessary" to buy, you know. I think I still control myself better here than in Brazil because the currency differences, but there is always that day when your impulsive feelings speak for yourself and "something" takes to the nearest shopping to find the bargain of your life. Well, I did have an impulsive feeling when I visited St. Mary Hospice and I'm glad I did because I found exactly what I was looking for that day ( spending some money, obviously). I have found a green denim jacket of my life for £4.95 and I felt almost like Susanna Arquette in "Desperately Seeking Susan" when she finds Susan's jacket! That was the feeling! Anyway, this shop has a good section of clothes to be checked but they also have a large variety of other items like toys, books, cds, dvds. This time I confess I gave it a miss but I do recommend to visit this St. Mary's, as soon as possible! Trust your feelings! The service is friendly and please, leave some money there because the work done in this and other Hospice shops are just brilliant!