A good little new age shop selling all kinds of gifts and oddments from all over the world…read more The theme of the items is very bohemian with throws, cushion covers, candles and ornaments many from India and Thailand. It's a good place to look for a present for the person who has everything as you're bound to find something in here they haven't got. The shop can get very busy with people looking at things so be careful not to knock anything fragile off the shelves as you're weaving past other shoppers. Also, as part of their ethical stance, Evolution don't particularly like giving plastic bags out but you'll get a beaming smile if you tell them you don't need one.

A well established outlet filled with funky trinkets including gifts, candles, home accessories &…read morehand made goods. Ethically sourced, reasonable prices with regular sales and friendly staff. Love it!

Mooch is a lovely, gift shop situated close to the traffic lights at Broomhill in Sheffield. Many…read moreunique items can be found in the small, pretty shop. The owners is exceptionally helpful and has been known to offer her customers a coffee whilst they browse. The prices would suit most budgets and are very reasonable considering the originality of most of the items on sale. Hand made bags adorned with glass beads nestle next to Mexican Money saving jars and exquisite pens. Mooch is a treasure trove filled with great gift ideas or that extra little something that you think you deserve.

Mooch is a gorgeous little shop with an interesting array of gifts. It is a real treasure trove…read morewhich deserves delving into now and again. The owner is just as I think owners should be, friendly but not overbearing. They have a great range of unusual jewelery at reasonable prices. Perfect for something unique to finish an outfit off.

There are rumours that Jared, owner of OK Comics, hatched from an egg from atop a volcano. I cannot…read moreconfirm this, but I can say that a world without OK Comics would be a a world without joy. Everything a comic book lover needs is nestled in this cosy little store. Downstairs you have the latest releases (as I like to call it, the Wednesday Wall) plus back issues from some of the bigger publishers. You also have graphic novels, trades, and manga - often some of it at a discounted price. - perfect for people just getting into comics. Upstairs is like a comic museum. 50p back issues in classic cardboard boxes and even more trades to whet your whistle. This is a great place if you're looking for that one issue to complete a story arc. Back to Jared and co. The staff are some of the friendliest and most knowledgeable that you could ever come across. I've been in other comic book stores around the country (and world) and very few can compare to the awesomess of the OK staff. If you're a comic book fan, get your fleshy behind to OK Comics. If your interest in comics has been piqued by recent box office smashes, then let your legs escort you to OK. Is that enough gushing? You want something negative? Ok, well, I heard that at the stroke of midnight the comics in the store come alive and contribute to 60% of the grafitti in the city centre.

OK comics is a valuable addition to the independent shops in Thornton's arcade, providing a broad…read moremix of genres from the predictable sci-fi to a hardback Moomin book nestled in the window. The shop has a clean, light feel and is tidy and organised enabling enjoyable browsing through their many high quality comics and unusual books. The staff are friendly and welcoming, even if, like me, you are a bit clueless about the world of comics, having ventured in there looking for a present for my dad! This is a shop with a real sense of identity adding to the buzzing scene of quirky shops in Leeds'city centre, and having won the Leeds Guide retail legend award, it clearly offers a quality range of products and offers excellent customer service.