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A good branch of this shop which sells good quality clothing for all the family at reasonable…read moreprices. It's laid out well and everything quite attractively arranged on their racks. You can often pick up a good bargain here as the clothes are supposed to be 'seconds' - although often it's impossible to find anything wrong with them. Many 'casual' style garments plus fleeces and coats, and some nightwear as well. There are changing rooms too.

A great little store located within the town which has fashion for all the family at reasonable…read moreprices. It has some real bargains which are even cheaper at sale time. Staff are always polite aand friendly. Although this store can be abit hit and miss it's well worth popping in!

If you like vintage fashion then the place for you is London Street, on the outskirts of Bath's…read morecity centre. Even though it might not be quite as good as Bristol's Park street there are two shops you should really take a look at; The Yellow Shop and Jack & Danny's. Jack & Danny's looks and smells every inch a typical retro clothing store. The shop is so jammed packed with dressed, jackets, shoes and bags that their rails literally explode onto the street outside. This is literally floor to ceiling vintage heaven. You need strong arms and a whole lot of patience to push back the clothes and discover a gem, but if you take the time you'll hopefully find something you love. The ladies who work at Jack & Danny's are perfectly pleasant, but they're there to pick out the best fashion available, not to make idle chit chat (so if friendly service is what you're after - you're better off at The Yellow Shop). The prices aren't cheap, but the clothes are quality with a leather jacket setting you back around £45.

Although dealing in the same area of business, there's really quite a different feel to Jack &…read moreDanny's than there is to the Yellow Shop. The Yellow Shop is quite clean and modern looking, housing trendy garments for youthful hipsters, both vintage and otherwise. Jack & Danny's on the other hand, is quite an Aladin's cave, with vintage clothing, costumes and other random bits and pieces piled high up to the ceiling. There's a distinct musty smell to the place, a bit like an old loft, but that makes it a whole lot more interesting in my books. I like the idea that if you dig around for long enough you might unearth something that no-one's even seen for the last ten years. However, If you're looking for a quick and easy shopping experience, then this probably isn't the place for you.

Walking through the doors of shop is like literally taking a step back in time. Everything from the…read morefurniture to the shop assistants look as though they've come from the swinging sixties. This is a little slice of retro happiness on the Christmas Steps. They stock everything from home ware to jewellery making it a vintage girl's paradise. Not only is Shop one of the best shops that Bristol has to offer, but they also hold gig and film nights where they'll serve you hot buttered pop corn and cups of tea. Keep an eye on the website for an event that takes your fancy and then try it out for yourself.

A lot of shops have come and gone on Christmas Steps, but this little vintage shop has kept its…read morechirpy little doors open. Focusing on modern vintage ('70s to '90s with a few nods to '50s and '60s) the first room has carefully displayed homeware and little nick-nacks. Owners Jayne and Brett are always there with a 'hello' - they always look so damn happy! - and the lounge music will usher you in smoothly to the back room. Here you will find some good retro clothes, particularly nice are the accessories and brooches available. TOP TIP: Pick up a 'shop-fir-mation' from the bowl at the back, a pick-me-up fortune cookie message in SHOP's unique style.

Aaah! I remember being 15 and thinking those pink bags were the coolest thing…read more In fact, I still do. The arcade in which The Real Mccoy sits feels a little bit magical and it's a great pastime to go and have a rummage around the pretty dresses and waistcoats. I used to think I'd get my wedding dress here and, while this hasn't quite turned into reality, I have bought many a good item (my first purchase here being a lime green boa which I thought was the business) and my partner has too. If you want to get some vintage haul and then go for a pretty decent cup of coffee then head here!

Next to Mansons guitar shop. Fab coffee,WiFi, nice people. Worth a go.read more

A marvellous old secondhand bookshop over three floors with at least two rooms on each. I've been…read morecoming here for over 20 years to buy and sell books. The people are very friendly, and honest too - they have pointed out to me more than once that a book I was hoping to sell them was worth more than I'd thought! Once I took a carrier bag full of old books expecting to get about £20 but I came away with £200! Mind you, that doesn't happen every day but I happened to have a valuable first edition in the bag on that occasion, and it illustrates the honesty of the owners well. I have bought a lot of books here too and half the fun has been browsing. It's such a marvellous old building and the books are laid out nicely with the wooden shelves clearly labelled, so it's easy to find all the different categories. There are books on most subjects and a good classics and general fiction section - paperbacks as well as hardbacks - something for everyone! There's a pay and display car park immediately opposite.

What a treasure house of formerly used books. Last year at stock-take time there were some 38,000…read morevolumes. The whole premises is an Aladin's Cave of books on all subjects. It is full of nooks and crannies and all are delightfully full of a huge range of titles. They also send books through the post using a website link. Well worth exploring at leisure However, there is more. Once you have traversed the labrynth of iinviting bookshelves then you discover a quaint coffee shop with a seculded courtyard. Just right for the sunny days. Although small in size, the service and ambience are generous and welcoming. It is a refreshing environment to enjoy a pot of tea, mug of coffee or light snacks. Explore it yourself.. Global Nomad.

Restaurant was a joy. Must go back to explore bookshop. Bacon panini and salad washed down with…read morecoffee was delicious and very good value. Great service. Cosy and historical surroundings. Nice clean loo. Cabaret was exceptional courtesy of the attractive, vivacious proprietress. What more could you want? Thanks for a lovely experience.

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.