Among the many vintage clothing shops in Grand Central, let alone in Liverpool itself, this is one…read moreof the few that sells both women's and men's clothing. So, for you guys out there who love vintage fashion, this shop is well worth a visit since as you probably already know it's so hard to find a place like this that caters to men as well as women. There's a boatload of stuff here to pick through. There are some really loaded racks of dresses, skirts, and blouses for women, and shirts and trousers for men. They also sell handbags, shoes, belts, and other vintage accessories for men and women. I found a really pretty pink flower child type dress that I so wanted to take home with me and worship. But I'm a starving writer at the moment and can't justify the purchase. So I hope it's still there when I go back. Another fairly sullen shop guy behind the counter, but he wasn't rude, and sometimes overly chatty staff can be annoying, so I wasn't too bothered. Over all, a really great vintage shop.

From the owner: Total Recall Vintage offers a wide range of men's and women's vintage clothing and accessories from…read morethe 1950's - 1990's at affordable prices.

Kind Charity Shop in Bold Street is one of the largest charity shops I have been to. In here they…read moresell a charming collection of items that make the perfect little gift. Anything from mugs, 'The Beatles' picture frames and football memorabilia, they have here. The shop is quite spacious with several welcoming staff that greet you with a smile each time you enter. All prices in general are cheap with all funds going towards a good cause for helping local families and children. This shop offers more variety than most of the smaller charity shops as they fit in items such as ornaments, clothes and crockery. As well as that, they have the usual suspects like children's books and videos. The shop generates a good browse whenever passing by, because there is always something new in the window display. And sometimes, these items can be quite unique.

This will not be the typical charity shop that you will be expecting. There are no kooky vintage…read moreclothes to be had, no vinyl records to be salvaged from obscurity and no...oh wait hang on, yup it actually does have the same charity shop smell. I'm not sure where that comes from...maybe it's the staff. Anyway the Kind Charity Shop seems to sell things that are gained in bulk - God knows where from mind you - such as crockery, furniture, pictures and well to be honest just about anything you would probably never think of buying but see here at such a ridiculous price and end up trying to find somewhere for it in your house.

This is quite an exceptional little second hand shop. It's not wall-to-wall romance novels and…read morecheap children's toys. There are actually some treasures to be had here. (Unless I beat you to them!) I spied interesting (intellectual) books, decorative knickknacks, pretty dishes, clothes, jewellery ... Everything you hope for in a really good charity shop, to be honest. I was really surprised by the neat items I saw for sale here considering the location. There is really not a whole lot on this road at all, and as I overheard a man on a bus say once, "the pigeons fly upside down in Seacombe because there's noting worth shitting on."

Every second Sunday of the month, Baby Blue hosts Pillbox Vintage Fairs which celebrates all that's…read moreretro. If you're into your vintage this is perfect; there is clothing, accessories and jewellery for men and women as well as vintage homeware. When you've worked up an appetite digging through those antique treasures, you can lunch at Baby Blue. This is a really popular fair, it's free entry, meaning more money for purchases, and if you're really skint, you can have a browse and just enjoy the atmosphere.

From the owner: We like hand-picked vintage, we like finding that piece to treasure for years, we like these words,…read more garish, outré, la bonnie vie, esoteric, we like council estate chic, we like ladies that lunch, we like grandmas that knit, we like men with beards, we like men in spats, we like too much of a good thing and we like you.

I've been to this shop a number of times and the staff where fine, it does have a little bit of a…read morecar boot sale feel about it, but not necessarily the prices! They do sell 2nd hand (and sometimes new) air pistols/rifles but take prove of I.d if that's likely to be one of your purchases as this will be required.

This little shop is not what it sounds like, and yet it is. Okay, weird. From the name, and the…read morestrange display outside of old fashioned statues you would think this was a bric-a-brac shop or an antiques shop. Actually, they sell musical instruments, sports gear and other outdoor related gear. Weirdness galore. I think this is a pretty good shop for sports gear but I was kind of creeped out by it and didn't really comfortable enough to spend much time browsing around.

Quiggins for me has to be one of the weirdest stores I have been to in Liverpool which is what…read moremakes it so unique being that alternative store it is. The reason I find it weird is because this place gives me the creeps but in an interesting fashion! It is almost Adams family like in nature and I used to love the Adams family! The store has now moved to a bigger location after it had to be closed due to the Paradise Street Project in 2008. It hosts the type of wear that would attract those who are more gothic and emo in style, so it is a great store to have as you won't find a similar store anywhere else.

The ultimate emo / alternative shopping experience in Liverpool, a smaller version of Manchester's…read moreAfflecks Palace, it's basically, if my view of the interior artwork on the walls is correct, some sort of underwater Aladdin's cave of treasure for the dyed hair, tight jean wearing, pierced youth of my not- so-distant past. I still think it's great, they've got some cool vintage shops with wacky names like 'Curious Orange' and a piercing studio upstairs which I'd definitely recommend even if I personally wouldn't get my nose pierced again. Also, I noticed a small Tarot reading stall tucked away amid the labyrinth of mini shops; I don't put any stock in that but it could be a bit of a laugh. So if it's a blast from the past, some 'Cult Vinyl' or luminous nail-varnish and hair-dye you were looking for, you need search no further.

Hidden up two flights of stairs on a side street near L1 is The Dressing Room. My expectation was…read morethat this vintage designer boutique would be way out of my price range and rather elitest. How wrong I was! It's a gorgeous set-up with chandeliers and fabric draped across the ceiling with luxurious silky curtains. It reminded me of a princess's dressing room (and boy does she have good taste!) No two items are the same and they choose only the finest quality vintage outfits, none of that run of the mill 'I'll have to sew that here, and take that up there' nonsense. They not only sell vintage but also designer and upcoming labels which are all mixed together on the rails, hanging lovingly side by side could be a stunning designer dress and a 1920s vintage piece. The price ranges are as varied as the styles with dresses ranging from £20 to around £500 so everyone has the opportunity to buy their little piece of unique clothing! The accessories were amazing, they had headbands, brooches, rings, earrings... all sorts of little gems that would be great as gifts or as a personal treat, now these were the real bargains, all carefully handpicked and oh so cheap. Forget the common Topshop dresses and the outfit clashes and purchase some top quality threads from a boutique that will make you feel like royalty. They had some beautiful prom dress style formal wear, I just need an occasion and I'll be back with my credit card quicker than you can say Gok Wan.

The Pop Boutique on Bold Street boasts a wonderful central location, on the most loved street in…read moreLiverpool,full of quirky delights and uniqueness. Unfortunately the stock inside the store does not reflect the idea of high quality the rest of the street holds. There are rows upon rows of dull vintage pieces that all seem to blend into one,sharing the same type of styles,eras and material. There are also collections of badly sewn day dresses that you would expect to find being cheaply sold at market stands. Now I will admit that I have found two items of beautiful and wonderful clothing at Pop boutique over the years, one including a elaborate vintage dress that was heavy and very elaborate in size, which the sales assistants ,who although are very nice,seem to have no idea and went to crush this beautiful ornate dress into a bag barely larger than an a4 sheet and then when i asked for a bin bag for it to put in it...lets just say it would have been quicker to go to the nearest shop and buy some. I believe that as there is a tremendous gap in Liverpool for all us vintage lovers that Pop Boutique is more popular than it should be and more often than not is more of a poor mans Urban outfitter rather than a vintage shop that has passion and love for just that,Vintage.

From the owner: Vintage clothing ranging from 1950's to 1990's, restyled and recycled items and Pop brand clothing.read more

What?! I can't believe the other reviewers could give this place such low ratings! Surely if…read morethere is anything that we need right now in this era of chaos, uncertainty, intolerance and violence is a place that we can buy items that reflect our God given right to be intolerant and violent towards those who are clearly not backing the winning team?! How else can I rub the teachings of Jesus' and the sanctity of Christian values in the faces of my Jewish and Muslim friends if I have nowhere to buy a John The Baptist toy, I mean statue. Besides, don't these reviewers know anyone could be watching? Like the big man upstairs!

This is like an oasis in the middle of Liverpool. Whenever I can I call into this shop to buy…read moreitems such as cards, medals etc but also to speak to Peter and the other helpers who give of their own time to help others in need of prayers. God bless them all. Maureen Reynolds