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.

Fantastic shop with welcoming staff. High end lables, 150…read morenew clothing item per day on the shop floor. Mens department , Accessories , Kids department , Electrical items , Bric a brac Seasonal changes keeping up with trends, New goods range, Items for the home , Media and Fitting room

Hey guys you should totally come and scope this place out - they, like, sell stuff other people…read moredon't want and it's, like, totally cheaper than buying the junk new. And, like, the money - get this - goes to help people with disabilities so, like, it's all in a good cause. Come on guys - this place is rad. So stoked I, like, scoped it out. Seriously guys - there's like board games here, board games are awesome - remember that one board game. No dude, you will remember it. It was, like, about life and junk. I think it was called, like, the Game of Life. Well, guess what - they totally had that here and it was all, like, under £4 an junk. And books - they got some classics here, man. No, not like The Little Engine Who Could, like actual classics - Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Return of the Native, Far from the Madding Crowd. Hardy was a stone cold prince, dude. They even got wedding dresses here, man. No joke. Serious; scope this. You could, like, plan a whole wedding from all the gnarly stuff in this store. Is your mom still single? Jeez dude, lighten up - it was, like, totally a joke. But seriously dude - is she?

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.

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.

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.