The Great Goth has moved to a bigger premises in Whitby which means they can now stock more stuff…read moreand it's not all packed into a pokey little shop - you can actually walk around without feeling claustrophobic! And during the Whitby Goth Weekend they open a back room so there's even more choice. Or you can just buy online from their website if you can't get to Whitby (or if you can't find the shop; it's now along a back street). It has all the traditional goth-style clothes: velvet dresses, frilly shirts, corset tops etc. and a few steampunk-style items too. They sell men and women's clothes, plus accessories like bags, jewelry etc. My one criticism is that if you're looking for anything different or unusual then you won't find it here, it's all very much the generic/everyday goth clothes. The prices are average for your typical goth shop i.e. it can seem quite expensive compared to High Street fashions. I've never been that impressed with the staff: they never seem to be alternative and sometimes have music on which is definitely not goth! They're friendly enough but as they're not into the goth culture or lifestyle then I wouldn't trust them for an honest opinion. They're not open every day so either check the opening times if you're going to Whitby specifically to visit The Great Goth otherwise you could be disappointed. Overall, a good shop to get some lovely, high-quality goth clothes. It's well worth a visit if you're in Whitby.

Pandemonium is a very small shop so be prepared to get squashed and fight for clothes if you visit…read moreduring the Whitby Goth Weekend! There's also steps to enter and steps inside the shop so it's not accessible for wheelchairs or those who have difficulty walking. They used to have a good range of goth clothes but now it's quite small, with all the second-hand stock taking over the majority of the shop. The new stuff is quite pricey but the second-hand stuff varies - some people seem to ask for ridiculous prices while other people are more realistic and then you can grab a bargain! The new stuff seems to be mostly trousers (jeans, chained trousers, leggings etc.), band and slogan t-shirts, and a few skirts, dresses etc. With such limited stock, they don't have many different sizes. The second-hand stuff is bought in by anyone who wants to sell off old alternative clothing. They choose the price. There's also some second-hand CDs, bags, shoes and other accessories so it's worth having a dig around to see if you can pick up a hidden gem. You're more likely to get something a bit different in the second-hand section of the shop and there's a changing room so you don't need to worry about guessing if the size is right. If you're into alternative and gothic fashion then definitely visit Pandemonium (during quieter periods) as there's clothing to suit all budgets and you never know what you might find.

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Kev Dixon is by far the most talented jet carver in Whitby. He dives for the jet himself, eschewing…read morethe sub-standard imported material and carves beautifully. While in Whitby, I commissioned a small skull from him, which was wonderful. Subsequently, I commissioned some winkles and a lobster (picture attached) which are every bit as good. His prices are excellent, especially given the quality of the work produced.

This little out of the way shop gave my wife a terrific deal on a lovely piece of Whitby jet…read morejewelry. We were in Whitby only for the day and were looking for a charm for a charm bracelet. When the helpful, friendly proprietor told us we could save £3 by removing the chain from a pendant (which we didn't want anyway), my wife cried "Sold!" There are a lot of jet jewelry shops in Whitby, but we think this is one of the best.

A great shop with a range of things to look at…read more Staff are friendly and helpful. They have a range of items from incense to wooden masks and statues through to a good range of Goth clothing including men's long black leather coats, jackets and female tops, skirts, dresses etc.

This shop sells various gifts, Fair Trade items, international items like wooden masks, hats,…read morealternative make up, and a variety of alternative clothing (for men, women and children). I've added Venus Trading to my 'goth shops' list as they do sell some goth-style clothing at the back of the shop. They tend to increase the stock of goth clothes during the Whitby Gothic Weekend (and it seems they also increase their prices too!). If you're looking for a gift that's a bit different for someone then this is the place to go. They also have some amusing greetings cards which I always check out when I visit. The clothing they sell varies from 'hippy' to 'goth' so you can definitely buy something that will make you stand out from the crowd here! I tend regularly visit to buy incense, make up and jewellery from Venus Trading but not clothing. They have some great clothes but they're all a bit out of my price range and, as it's not a big shop, they don't have a good range of sizes.

Excellent and fast service. I ordered from overseas and the items were mailed and delivered quickly…read moreand in perfect condition. The staff at Fishnets were very helpful and I received responses to my emailed questions by return. I would order from Fishnets again.

Very disappointed. I ordered a necklace that was very damaged. On the picture of the seller it…read morelooked great and the answer of the shop was that it had been sold with a discount because it was damaged. But nothing said or showed it was damaged. I would NOT recommend this shop!

I first went here with my parents and we all came away with a lucky duck…read more You can watch the skilled assistants working, continuing a tradition started by Mr Peter Rantell in 1958, at the workbench, drawing, bending, and fashioning coloured glass into the firm's speciality, the Whitby Lucky Duck, in colours corresponding to the gem stones associated with each month's birthdays. lucky ducks; The first of the company's hallmark Lucky Ducks was originally made at the request of actors from the Whitby Theatre who required a lucky charm in glass. Made at a workbench in the shop, the public can actually watch the creation of ducks. Whitby Lucky Duck, in colours corresponding to the gem stones associated with each month's birthdays. Everyone should have a duck. The work of other hand-craftsmen is assembled here, glass flowers in vases, birds, fish, teddy bears, elephants, dolphins, spun glass tipped with gold and a host of glass novelties. They also sell marbles..the playing sort.and glass sweets.

Whitby Glass not only sells it's famous Lucky Ducks but other wonderful glass items too, like…read morevarious animals. The prices are good because you're paying for quality. If you're at the shop at the right time you can see them making the Lucky Ducks but during the summer it can get very crowded inside.