I had my favourite boots resoled here, after being told by another specialist that they would have…read moreto completely take the sole off and re stitch another sole back on for twice the price I bought my boots for. I came across this "Old School Cobbler" who resoled my boots quickly and to such a level of quality my boots look brand new. I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you .

Outstanding repairs to my much loved Burberry peacoat. I pointed out the problems, we discussed…read moresolutions and within four days my coat was beautifully repaired to a standard that exceeded my expectations. And the price was great too, Honestly, it was akin to visiting The Repair Shop.

Have used their services three times now. High quality alterations and dry cleaning services at…read morevery affordable prices and fast turn around. The tailors here use both the imperial and metric systems which work for me and they sew via measurements, not patterns, which is a dying trade; they teach the kids these days to sew by patterns so they cant do any sort of alterations on anything Vintage or expensive if you have changed body sizes or wanna re-purpose that has come back into fashion. There are two female tailors that are very friendly, they take time to find out what you want and will listen to you and work with you to make sure they know exactly what you want and to ensure you are happy with what you will get; and you wont be disappointed. They can keep the same Finish on the hems of expensive jeans if they are too long and no one will notice its not how you originally purchased it. I'm so glad I'm local to them; I've only seen this quality of work done internationally.

This is a great little collection of shops that have uniquely remained together, even after moving…read morefrom The Swan in Yardley to Acocks Green. Entering the store you are greeted on your left by a jewellers, and on your right by a shoe repair service; And at the back of the store lies a clothes alteration department. If you are a new customer, from my perspective, you're not sure exactly what to look at first, but I'm guessing that all three areas have built up their own regular shoppers, who know exactly what they are after. I love the independence of each, and the way they have survived by supporting each other. All three staff members are also very friendly, and the store feels warming, homely and old fashioned when compared to corporate businesses. The jewellers section also stocks a variation of unusual gifts too. From Betty Boop mugs and clocks collections (which are perfect for any enthusiast), to metal money boxes and watches. So it's a great place to buy presents for somebody. Or simply get your shoe repaired.

These guys are a great example of not giving in to the big, corporate bullies. When the Swan…read morecentre was sold to Tesco they effectively lost their small, independent businesses as they had nowhere to trade. Instead of accepting that they joined forces, found a nearby shop and trade as a collective. They had been at The Swan for nearly 20 years but wouldn't have been able to afford the rent on a property individually. The result is an extremely successful, wonderful and quirky arrangement that delivers three businesses for the price of one. There is a key cutter and cobbler, a jeweller and a haberdashery. The services they offer also include engraving and clothes alterations. All three businesses are friendly, helpful and normally cost very little. If you need one of these services and are looking for a bargain then this is the place for you.

Having lived in this area for over 27 years, from as far back as I can remember, this shop has been…read morea staple in this community. The gentleman who inherited the trade and skills from his father before him has served the community his entire life. This is something we should appreciate and I make a point of having my keys cut from here just to keep the business alive, besides the fact that he can even cut the ones which part timers fail to do and does a much better job for the same price. In the past I've used him for cutting holes in leather belts, repairing the soles of shoes, and the leather straps on sentimental sandals ;)

On Parade is a wonderful store that specializes in dry cleaning but also lots, lots more. This is…read morea local, independent store that has built up a fantastic reputation. If you have something precious or more unique to dry clean these guys are probably for you. So they offer regular dry cleaning services and then hit the high mark with offers like taking down, dry cleaning and then re-hanging curtains. If you have 5 or more items to dry clean they will collect and return for you. For me this is pretty much a deluxe dry cleaners. They also offer services like shirt wash and iron which my parents have used and recommend. However, they also offer carpet cleaning services which I have used and can recommend. They do shoe repairs as well. They also have an onsite tailoring and alteration department which operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00- 3pm.

Awful service. Missed the promised turnaround time (they had had a breakin) but then didn't call…read moreback to update me as promised leaving me in the dark and without the suit when needed. Half hearted apology, tried to blame (absent) young colleague - who had done nothing wrong - and still charged their full premium price. Won't go again.

Have only ever used them once for getting a spare key to my car. Took it in and the bloke just made…read morethe key and took my money said thanks and off I went. Then went to open my car door, no problems, went to turn ignition on and it wouldn't work. Went back to the store and the first man was on a break so the other man said he should not have done the key for me because my key is a chip key which means it will work in doors no problem but wont be able to turn the car on! The bloke apologised, saying his colleague should have explained this and gave me a refund. He also advised me where to go and get a new key done as he was unable to do it there as it needed to be programmed.