What a gem! This place will have the rare secondhand book that is elusive elsewhere. The shop has…read moretwo floors with helpfull staff. It even smells like a big friendly bookshop. Its a cosy little venue to mill about for hours. Its not as cheap as some places but it gives value by having That book!

If you like books you will love this bookshop - although you may find yourself spending more time…read morein there than you'd bargain for. As soon as you step in through the door it's just books upon books upon books. The outside world disappears and time goes with it. If you know what book you want then the helpful and friendly staff should be able to find it for you and you may escape while there is still daylight, but if not you can happily trawl through more books than you could read in a lifetime to find that perfect match and after paying what others may think is too much, you exit the shop clutching your book in two hands and squint at everything around you as your eyes reaccustom themselves to the daylight.

Very professional and experienced sellers. Give you free help with your machine and are thorough…read moreand engaged. Range of machines from budget to professional prices. The sort of service that is rare these days.

I note the negative review from 2013 and would like to say me experience has been the opposite. I…read morehave just bought my second suite from DFS - the first is still looking great just needed to downsize. I visited the store 3 times to look, go away and think and then return, staff were courteous, no pressure and on my third visit to finalise the matter I was given coffee while we I'd the paperwork. Delivery was on time and team were courteous and careful. I could not fault the service I received and would go there again.

Unfortunately this store is ruined by arrogant staff who just try to get you to take out credit…read moreevery time you walk in the door. No wonder this country is in such a mess with every retailer pushing credit all the time. Also the sofas look great but are of poor quality. Will not be returning to this store ever.

I have purchased Jewellery from BGM for many years...BEST in the world. My last piece was so recent…read moreand it's my favorite of all I think...so hard to pick my favorite. Now I see there is a closure notice on all online links. Please come back soon...best body Jewellery on the planet! Thank you!

Vernon was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and personable. He went above and beyond to source…read moreprivate collectors and acquire a better price than anyone else that we spoke to. Would definitely recommend his services.

I emailed Vernon over the weekend about a piece of jewellery I inherited a long time ago that has…read moreTiffany & Co hallmarks. He rang me promptly on Monday morning and promised he would investigate my piece for free and would give me answer within a couple of days of its value. He was true to his word and rang me Thursday morning to discuss his findings.I am very happpy with what Vernon told me about my piece of jewellery and I am agreeable with his valuation . As I have said this was all done for free at no cost to myself. What a lovely ,trustworthy man. Vernon dont forget to contact me if you ever visit Liverpool as it would be nice to meet up. Thank you Jane

Abode is the perfect place to find homeware gifts for a loved one…read more Or for a loved one to find gifts for you! Situated about halfway down Kensington Gardens, it's charming boutique store that has lovely side tables, console tables, room dividers, fringe panels, floor lamps, table lamps, pigeon lights, marimekko fabrics, wall stickers, mirrors and luxury bedding. If you already have everything you need in the lounge and bedroom department, they also sell gorgeous kitchen and bath accessories from china, glasses, tea-pots and coasters to candles, soaps and towels. Don't know if they still have any in stock, but last time I went in I fell in love with the wicker bulls head and the Ibride ostrich console table.

Abode is a lovely little lifestyle boutique, which sells all sorts of fancy things for your home…read more Scented candles, velvet cushion covers, vases and more are laid out in uncluttered, attractive displays around the shop. They also sell small items of furniture, including some really classy wooden side tables and stools. Christmas is by far the best time to visit the store, as they have all sorts of beautiful decorations for your tree. They have a gorgeous selection, including gold Christmas trees and stars as well as some really beautiful glass decorations in the shape of parrots and other pretty birds. I bought a few last year in turquoise, white and gold and they really transformed my tree! In fact, they're so lovely that I've hung them up in my bedroom all year. Abode is a shop full of things you'd rarely buy yourself...quirky light fittings, gilded bird cages and some really delicate chinaware. It is almost impossible to walk around without starting a mental wish-list, making it the perfect place to start your Christmas list, whilst picking up a few gifts yourself! You can even create your wedding list at Abode! NB. Everything feels a bit delicate, so it's not a great place to bring the kids!

Visited this shop after seeing an item on Ebay. They reserved the item whilst we travelled to view…read moreit and when we got there the item was even better than we expected and at a great price. The owner couldn't of been more helpful and was a pleasure to do business with. The shop is full of amazing things, go there at your own risk as you won't be able to help but buy something, it is full of gems!! Thankyou for the best antique buying experience we have ever had and will be back soon!!

For Georgian antiques, head to Petworth. For prime pieces and an education about them, head to…read moreThakeham Furniture in Golden Square. In 2019, I purchased a mahogany chest of drawers and a small mahogany Pembroke work table. They were of fine quality and if available in the US would have cost three times as much. Shipping was flawless and I received my pieces in about 2 weeks. Late last month I purchased a small mahogany bow front chest all done via email. Correspondence was brisk, direct and very pleasant. The chest now sits in an upstairs study and is so absolutely perfect you would think it had sprouted directly from the floorboards. I have purchased from other dealers and they have been costly mistakes. It is easy to get the purchase of antiques very, very wrong. Thakeham operates with the highest integrity. They offer tremendous value for money. They have become trusted advisors. I recommend them without reservation.