I love browsing old antique shops. I rarely buy anything, but I love the feeling that hundreds of…read moreyears of history are in one room. Antiques on High has the proper smell of old things and has an interesting range of antiques. Rather than focusing on big pieces of furniture, which so many antique shops do, it uses its space wisely to host: Jewellery, books, records, clothes, ornaments, pictures, maps and various collectables. The condition of the goods varies, but they're priced fairly reasonably. I find it's best to go in without the aim of buying something in particular, but just to browse. I can't say anything has ever caught my eye enough to want to buy it, but I've seen plenty of other people who have found the perfect addition to their home or the ideal gift. The best bit is the craft section, where there's a gallery of jewellery, leather, pottery, glass and art in general, all produced locally and all promising to be valuable antiques in the future. There's a great range in here and you can get something for less than a pound or spend hundreds of pounds. Equally, you can pop in for a few minutes or spend hours browsing - it's almost like a mini museum. If you like antique shops, this won't disappoint; if you've never been in one, try approaching it. Don't be put off by the prison-like bars in the windows; the staff are friendly and it's a different world inside.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my yearly visits to this shop. There are superb finds. Beautiful pieces…read moreof jewelry and vintage items in every case. My favorite is Caroline. I have bought wonderful treasures from her. They are all truly nice charming people. I miss this place.

What a fabulous shop! I was utterly charmed from the moment I stepped through the doorway. The…read morestaff in the shop were unfailingly kind and patient with me as I tried out a variety of fountain pens. At the end of my visit, I walked away a wonderful new purchase and a smile on my face. I will happily visit this shop again when I am next in Oxford. Good customer service is an increasing rarity, but this shop has it in spades!

If I could live in a store, it would be this one. Amazing ranges of antiques, curios and gifts, and…read moreof course stationery supplies. As a calligrapher, I am especially partial to their amazing selection of inks! Best yet, the staff is friendly and enthusiastic about their products - they'll happily do a test run with inks so you can make a well-informed decision. Unfortunately, it does fill up with tourists a bit, making it harder to get service, but still worthwhile.

If you love antiques you must go to Arian Antiques at Antiques on High, which is undoubtedly one of…read morethe best antique shops in Oxford. They have a variety of excellent antiques on offer, all so fascinating that it was hard to pick just one. Plus the prices are very reasonable, and the service excellent. Will definitely be back again. :)

From the owner: Antique writing equipment including vintage fountain pens, antique silver pencils, travelling…read moreinkwells, inkwells, dip pens, Sampson Mordan novelty pencils, letter openers, paper knives blotters and all manner of desk accessories.

What an unusual shop. The first time I saw Sanders, I couldn't quite believe that a shop existed…read moreselling only prints and maps. It's certainly a nice idea, but who on earth buys these things? I guess it's mainly for tourists who want souvenirs or home-owners looking for an unusual picture to go on their wall. Aside from that, it's definitely worth a visit. So what does it stock? Maps - of the world, of countries, of Oxford - lots of historic maps which are really fascinating for seeing how things have changed, and are works of art in themselves, being mainly hand-drawn and illustrated. Prints - Japanese woodblock, metal engravings, normal paintings - fine art, English landscapes, maps. You can get basic prints for about £30 to frame yourself, but the sky's the limit with the upper prices here: think £1500 for an Italian copper engraving and you'll start to get the idea. So all in all, an unusual shop with some amazing pictures that look far better quality than a tatty poster. The staff are knowledgable and able to help unusual enquiries, which is very useful considering the thousands of items they stock. However, this is most definitely a specialist shop and it's easy to feel slightly out of place.

While on a trip to London we made a quick stop here to purchase a delightful umbrella for my wife…read moreto use during our travels. Fair price, helpful customer service reps, and a clean, well-lit store... I've got no complaints at all and we would gladly go back again if we ever visit Oxford again - hopefully we will.

I love this shop. It used to be a real rabbit warren of a place, a bit like an old fashioned…read moredepartment store. (Think 'Are you being served') It was gutted a few years back and although the building looks the same on the outside inside it's a totally different place. There are three floors (as per usual) which are jam packed full of things to peruse and buy! The womenswear floor is large with a wide range of items for women of any taste. They have a Coast branch inside and a big collection of fancy dresses to suit. The homeware floor is big as well with quite a decent range of kitchen utensils which is nice because a lot of stores skimp on things like this. All in all the store is nice and bright, it can get a bit congested on the escalators and in the lobby though so be careful.