Junk Again is another fantastic furniture place that doesn't require you be to snobby and rich to…read morepurchase their goods. I like Habitat, don't get me wrong, but really, why bother when you can get good quality furniture for much less. Especially if you are a student! Which is perfect for this area. Flocks of students come and go through Leeds, moving every year and needing to get rid of or attain furniture every time they do. Junk Again are aware of this and have cleverly positioned themselves not far from the postcodes that are predominantly student populated. If you are looking for a cabinet, a table, or arm chair, or are looking to get rid of, a fridge, a freezer, or chimney pot, Junk Again is a great place to go. They are slightly chaotic but that just adds to that old fashioned feel of shops of this type. Plus no-one will look down their polished nose at you as they so often do in Habitat.

When my friends and I moved house last year we opted for a grand four bedroom house that was…read moreunfurnished as it wold cost us a little less. That, sadly, was not the case in the end but that's more to do with the Estate Agent and building than anything else. However, pretty much the only thing that we required for our move was a sofa and some arm chairs. Enter: Junk Again! My old housemate had spotted Junk Again on her way through Woodhouse and suggested that we tried here for a cheap second hand suite. I was game for any bargain and so when she called me, all a fluster, to tell me about this awesome sofa, two arm chairs and a pouffe for a mere £40, I came immediately to the scene. Yes. That's right. All that for forty flippin' pounds. The friendly chap explained that he had planned to have them cleaned but hadn't yet, so was willing to let them go for that much - all we needed to do was clean them. No probs, Handy Hire in Headingley solved that one for us dirt cheap too! We couldn't have been more chuffed. Inside you'll find an array of lovely old furniture and the odd antique, for seriously cheap prices. My advice is: if you're moving look here first. I've a few more things I need myself so I'm planning a re-visit very soon...

The staff are always so helpful and friendly…read more For the smokers it's a candy shop of accessories and tools, and for those who like swords it's also got treasures. The price point is always good and fair for the quality you are getting

My little brother is a geek to the highest order. He nearly wet himself with excitement when on a…read morerecent visit to stay we walked past this shop and before I knew what was happening we were in. Had I have known this place was here I wouldn't of taken him anywhere near it as predictably he spent nearly an hour here gawping. The stuff is a little freaky for my liking, creepy looking marks and all manner of gargoyles and action figures. After much resistance I finally gave in and allowed him to get something that looked half alien half wolf. He did try to explain to me what it was but I wasn't really listening. The best part though was that he had been a grumpy teenager for most of the trip but after a little while in this shops he was positively cheery.

What a place ! Nestled near the North Yorkshire Wolds near Pocklington on the road between Market…read moreWeighton and York , this is a must visit location ! Wonderful tea room , and old buildings crammed with treasures . From old vinyl records 78s 45 s and lps even some reel to reels and there are old radios tvs and record players . walls filled with old railway and pub signs lots of vintage and antique furniture , cabinets of curiosities , architectural salvage from old garden troughs to old red telephone boxes , there is something for everyone at any budget. old vintage clothing and jewels antiquarian books maps posters and prints. theres just too much to list , You should go see for yourselves

From the owner: Bar Farm Antiques has grown from a modest one room shop to a mega-complex of four converted chicken…read moresheds and a giant warehouse stocked with an unimaginable variety of collectables and Antiques. Complete with a vintage/retro clothing boutique.

This little gem of an antique shop absolutely must be one of the most delightful places I've…read morestumbled upon in recent times. My friend and I were having a bit of a wander in Shipley, as we'd gone to buy some material from the nearby haberdashery, and decided to have a bit of a browse and some lunch. Literally just next to the market, which is a bit strangely situated down underneath pavement level, stood Up Market. As soon as you enter, once you've stopped staring at the delightful items in the window display, you'll be wowed by the stuff inside. It was a treasure trove of fantastic rocking chairs, awesome fire place accessories, quirky chairs, old school tables and writing desks. Mirrors and old picture frames galore. Sweet little boxes and an exuberance of other perfect knick-knack gifts lie within. We were left to browse without feeling pressured to purchase anything and as we looked around we noticed that the prices were so reasonable! I've not been to a more reasonably priced antique and vintage shop in Leeds - with the exception of Poverty Aid! Whilst there may be larger shops to browse, this one had some truly unique pieces at much less than expected. I'm hoping to slowly furnish my house here and can't wait to go back for another browse - it's a fantastic place!

This beautiful antique jewellery shop is completely spoilt by the ignorant, snooty manager…read more I was searching everywhere for opal earrings for a birthday present and came across some beautiful ones in the window of this shop. I went inside to take a closer look to be glared at by the manager and ignored. Instead she decided to stick her head into the window display to act busy. There was another member of staff in the shop bur she was dealing with a customer so I went over to the lady with her head in the window to ask for assistance. She ignored me a few times but then turned round and looked me up and down before grunting "what do you want?" Some decent service sprung to mind! I asked if i could see the opal earrings and the manager shouted at the shop assistant to help me despite her already being tied up with customers. The shop assistant acknowledged me straight away and said she wouldn't be long. The manager's attitude really made me want to walk out and take my business else where but opal earrings where nowhere else to be found! The shop assistant came over when she was free and took out the earrings for me to see. She was absolutely lovely and really helpful, she made friendly conversation and made me feel valued as a customer. This shop is stunning and the pieces you find in here are truely beautiful but it is ruined by the appalling attitude of the manager. I think the best thing that could be done for this place is for the manager to be sent her p45 and be on her way.

The window of Aladdin's Cave is packed with a vast melange of jewellery. With a variety of styles…read moreon show, it does have a piratical feel and I was eager to explore the treasure. The shop specialises in gold and silver antique jewellery, but they also have collections of jet, amber and various other stones. There appeared to be a massive disparity in the monetary value of the items displayed. Necklaces for £30 would be nestled unassumingly next to £700 rings, with some £100 stud earrings looking on. The shop also stocks a number of more unusual items. Stopwatches and intricate brooches complete the haul in the window, I did hunt for a treasure map amongst them, but my search was fruitless. Inside Aladdin's Cave, there is a vast array of keepsake items, aside from jewellery. Collections of napkin rings, vases and thimbles are placed next to decorative boxes, compacts and photo frames. There was a rather beautifully crafted hip flask that really could have been used to quench Captain Jack's rum soaked thirst. There is an exciting hotchpotch of miscellaneous goods both in store and on their website. It is a great shop to inspect if you are in need of a special gift.

Big thanks to Gab behind the counter, super sweet and helped me get all fitted up for cowboy night…read moreim going to!!

Ingeniously situated in one of Leeds' most bohemian and effortlessly cool areas, Hyde Park, Retro…read moreBoutique provides customers with vintage items from many eras with which to wear and furnish. Like any retro shop, you have to root around for ages before you find anything worth buying, and sometimes you won't find anything worth purchasing at all. There are heaps of clothes on offer, but they are more geared towards women than men, which is a bit disappointing if you have a Y chromosome. Unlike most of the other vintage shops in Leeds, however, this place does offer plenty of quirky items of furniture as well as its clothing selection. So if you're a woman, or in need of some bizarre bric-a-brac, I'd recommend Retro Boutique. If, like me, however, you want to find a 1980s Adidas tracktop, I'd recommend Blue Rinse in town.