I like New Look clothes. Especially the shoes…read more dreams of shoes Usually though, I hate New Look customer service. In the past it's been pretty awful, with those on the tills either ignoring you or chatting away to the person on the till next to them. I've even been served in the past by someone who bitched about the last customer to her manager while I was standing there. Classy. But the last time I went in, the customer service couldn't have been better. I couldn't find my size in a pair of shoes, and one customer service assistant asked if she could help. She ended up not only running upstairs for me to get the shoes in my size, but also bringing me an alternative option. The staff in the changing rooms were friendly and helpful, and the tills were efficient and chatty. Also, the changing rooms were clean and look so much better since the revamp. Not sure whether they've had a visit from Mary Portas, but it's great to see such a positive change in customer service.

New Look located in the Oracle does have a lot of choice and all at good prices. The seperate…read moresections ie.evening wear, work wear, shoes, jewellery and bags etc makes it a lot easier to find just what you need. The staff are always helpful and polite and the changing rooms are spacious which makes shopping there a good experience!

Untrustworthy, dishonest, rude, scam…read more A purchase was made on this website without my consent. I emailed them multiple times about it right away, as my bank alerted me of the fraudulent charge. They emailed me telling me they had already shipped the item, then within minutes they replied to my emails from the day prior pleading them to cancel the order. I agreed that if I received the item I would just return it for a refund. I had to reach out to the post office to intercept the package bc they sent it to someone else's address. Over a month later, and it's safe to say I'm never getting the record so I can return it.

I always like to try to buy music here because it's just so nice to have an independent record…read morestore in my home town. I totally agree with Cari S. that the staff here are friendly and helpful - twice when I have been in looking for something they didn't have they immediately offered to order it for me (this reflects the only downside - their small size means they don't always have everything in stock). They also have good deals on records that are one or two years old. What I like most about them is that they support local bands and new bands - again as Cari S. says you can see bands play here that go on to have a lot of success e.g. Noah and the Whale. Also they have a show with the Futureheads TOMORROW, that should be a pretty fun gig.

Siouxsie and the Banshees, Once Upon A Time, £3; Kate Bush, Lionheart, £2; Lizzie G in vinyl…read moreheaven, priceless. After living so close to this shop for year and never actually going in to spend a serious amount of time browsing here, I feel like I've committed a crime. Their tag line is "Friendly service, record and book finding service". Perfect for a Saturday morning hangover browsing session. I could spend a while in here. It's not huge, but perfectly formed and reasonably priced. They even have a vintage clothing section at the bottom although I couldn't quite pull myself away from the records to have a look. I will be back. They have a huge selection of classics, not just the crusty records you find in other second hand vinyl stores. A must for any music collector.

Lucky Seven has a fantastic selection of records and a few of the books on sale I havent seen since…read moreuniversity. Jason the owner is a real fount of knowlege :) do check it out, its great :)

Great esoteric bookshop that also holds events, talks and lectures on a wide range of topics…read more So if you are curious about paganism, wicca, the supernatural or the occult this is the place for you. Either call in or check the store website for an interesting list of events, which usually only cost a few pounds and is a great oppurtunity to explore new topics, make new friends and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Also the store occasionally holds open days where you can enjoy cheese, wine and nibbles with the staff along with browsing the books, periodicals and small selection of craft gifts. Enjoy!!!!

Edit 17/12/2009: After having now been to some events, and spent more time, I have to upgrade this…read moreto a five. I've seen a growing book selection in my chosen topic/s over last time, gotten to know the staff better and seen the extras on offer. It's all I could really have hoped for! Original review in full below; So, I've been following this place for a good year or more now, but never got around til heading up - until now. I knew a lot about the place, and had a lot of expectations/pre-biased-ness, so maybe it'll reflect here. For those who have never heard of the place, the Treadwell's website sums it up far better than I could, so here's an excerpt; "Treadwell's Bookshop specialises in cultural history and esoteric belief. We have lots of British history, but also the history, religion and magic of Celtic regions, Europe, the Near East, Asia, Africa Australia and the Americas. "Yes, we are eclectic and wide-ranging! You will find a heady mixture of genres: poetry anthologies; fortune-telling guides; classic novels; grimoires, art books, folklore studies; occult texts; etiquette manuals; literary essays; almanacs; paranormal study journals; travel writing; philosophical works; antique dictionaries; tarot cards; biographies. "And it's not just books! You will find old engravings, carved wall-plaques, wall hangings, loose incenses, hand-made soaps, ceremonial daggers (including witches' athames), wooden wands, antique candle-sticks, rock crystals and ethnic jewellery. "Entering the shop is a step back in time: the building itself was constructed in 1710, and is listed. The interior is almost entirely original, right down to the archway sculpted with dancing fauns. The original hardwood floors are scattered with persian rugs and mismatched antique bookcases line the original plaster walls. Pride of place is given to the legendary "Browsers' Sofa" on which many a customer has spent a blissful hour." A bit of a long excerpt, but there wasn't a single part I wanted to leave out! It's welcoming to enter, and very laid back. The owner was sat at her computer eating an ice cream, yells of scripture from a play rehearsal downstairs could be heard over the shop music every now and again, and the amount of books all looking each as intriguing as the next takes a few seconds to come to grips with for where to head first. I had a few particular books in mind, and so with ease was able to track down the relevant category. I was a little let down to see just how few books there were for what I was after - the shop is quite small, and truly does cover many subjects, so I can understand. Now, I should point out, I've never been able to just 'waste time', without media. Be it music of my choice accompanied by some kind of game or work out, or a movie. Especially without chain smoking. However, I was able to pass an hour extremely quickly just browsing the books here. Under normal circumstances, as the only person actively shopping at that time, I'd have felt a little pressured or guilty, but thanks to being greeted as I entered by a sign reading something along the lines of "Browsers welcome, it's an all too lost practice", and the helpful, talkative but unpushy staff, it was a joy. I found a seat, I browsed, I read a few too many covers and pages, and was able to select the right books for what I was after - and then struggle to pick which of the many were what I wanted most. Thankfully, the prices were neatly written just inside the cover, at below back-cover prices, so it wasn't too hard on the wallet. After having a nice conversation with the owner on the books, an unreleased book which she showed me, and some subject matters as a whole, in which she also advised me of another nearby store that might have the other books I sought, I paid and went on my way with her directions. The only reason I couldn't warrant a five was, due to the size, the collection of books per topic matter felt a bit limited. This may be redeemed however, once I've attended some of their many events. For those with an interest in the esoteric, supernatural, and old religions, their website and facebook group are well worth a check. They host regular (1-2 a week, maybe?) gatherings, with generally well known names in the field, or authors on book launches. In fact, the shop and the owner have been mentioned in a fair few books, articles and websites, even involving a radio interview I believe at one point.

What a fun shop! We saw the reviews on Yelp and decided to make a special trip to visit. It was…read morewell worth it. They have some cute and unusual items, gift and of course, lots of books and maps. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The cafe where we enjoyed a pot of green tea was very cozy. We'll go back on our next visit to London.

We love bookstores, and especially those with travelguides only. If you can't find it, it probably…read moredoesn't exists. And it will probably be wiser to look for an other destination. Besides travelguides and maps they also sell themed novels and photo books, and funny books. They have a small assortiment of travel needs like plugs. In the cellar you'll find some globes. Beautiful but expensive. The store has two floors. Don't forget the cellar which houses the travelguides and maps, in alphabetic order by continent.

This is a quirky little bookshop at the end of the Kings Road. It smells really musty because the…read morebooks are so old but that smell has a strange effect on me. It sort of brings up memories of my old library in Ireland in a nice way. There is a pretty good selection of books here from cooking, performing arts to travel, history and politics. These days I get most of my books on amazon but it's nice to visit places like this to just switch off and enter into another reality.

A good choice of books on all subjects to be had at this friendly cave of a place at the…read morenot-so-poncey end of King's Road. Explore the dusty shelves to your heart's content. I am a sucker for histories and travel writing, of which they seemed to have a lot, but there seems to be lots of choice in all areas. I went here quite a lot and there always seemed to be a sale of some type on. Once I went in and everything in the place was half-price! Unbelievable! But perhaps a clue for serious collectors to stay away... ...For the average schamile like me though, a very pleasant way to while away a lunch hour.

While in London earlier this month, I wanted to hit up some record stores; Flashback being towards…read morethe top of the list. This Flashback was cool, but not my favorite Flashback store. For my likes, I felt this store just didn't have what I was looking for. Another Flashback location hit it out of the park though, but this store still had some really cool gems! The service at this location was great though. The employees were nice and willing to answer questions, even though the place was busy. Everything was organized really well and it was easy to find the sections/artists that I was looking for. I would definitely come back here the next time I'm in London.

I'm over from America and stopped at this place, Sister Ray, and Reckless. This was the only shop…read moreworth stopping at honestly. Very kind and friendly staff and reasonable prices. Good music playing over the speakers too which is always nice.

I previously wrote this on the Broadway Bookshop listing as I didn't realise there were two book…read moreshops on my street! But now I have figured it out. This is the fab art book shop right by my house. Don't come here looking for Harry Potter. You'll get a funny look from the lovely lady behind the counter. Not that I would be that stupid, just saying though. So I finally popped in for a mooch the other day and was suprised that I could actually spend quite some time in here browsing the coffee table titles and art magazines. I think that's a sure sign that I'm cultured! Anyway, if you have a friend that loves quirky titles, this is a dream destination for Christmas shopping. It's reasonably priced for what it is and a really lovely shopping environment. I love indie book shops and this is a great one.

Charming book shop at the foot of Broadway Market. Perfect meeting point but also to spend time…read morelooking at books. I like the food book section in particular but a good range of genres.