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16 years ago
Surprisingly good charity bookshop - worth a browse if you happen to be in this part of town.
46 Mill Road
Cambridge CB1 2AS
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01223 362496
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An excellent bookshop in the centre of Cambridge, with a huge range of both academic and more…read moremainstream texts. I was after a copy of Pevsner, (eclectic tastes, I'm afraid) and they had the full range in stock. Great stuff. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. A long queue formed on my visit, but they got in 2 extra staff to tackle it after less than a minute. Recommended.
They don't take refunds on statute books (a book which has the law of something on it, in my case…read morethe Companys Act, 2006 and related laws). Something they didn't tell me when I first purchased the product. Something that wasn't reflected in the receipt. Something that wasn't on a sign on the counter. All they could offer was "sorry". What is the reason for this, I asked? Because statute books can be photocopied and returned. But that is the same for ALL books in theory. Actually it is even less likely for statute books, because YOU CAN PRINT IT FOR FREE ON THE INTERNET. I imagine they must have other nonsensical policies out there just waiting to bite you. Out of principle, I won't be buying anything from this place ever. Amazon here I come.
This café has got no background music and is open till 8pm. As this combo is absolutely unique in…read moreEngland, there must be some big BUT for me to not award full five stars. This BUT is the café's air-condition. I understand that when it is 28° outside, they want to cool their spaces down a bit, but what they are doing is way over the top. I have to bring additional layers which I put on *inside* the café, which just feels completely stupid. Plus air-conditioning is extremely energetically demanding (much more than heating), so in the price of my drink I am effectively covering the cost of them making me feel unpleasant.
I can't believe how long it took me to find this Cambridge gem. This enormous, three-story…read morebookstore is packed wall to wall with an enormous selection, but with enough cozy leather seats to invite you to get lost in. The staff is knowledgable and friendly, and it has a great café on the second floor. I look forward to spending many more hours hear and highly recommend it.
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Bijou bookshop, specialising in childrens' and illustrated books - look inside to find any of those…read moreFamous Five stories you missed the first time round, and wonder at what they'd be worth now ( had they not fallen to bits).
Quality academic bookshop - not the place to be looking for paperbacks, unless your taste runs to…read moreliterary criticism or political philosophy. Go armed with your reading list, and lean on the expertise of the knowledgeable staff.
It's very cool to visit the home shop of the press which prints probably half the books I've read…read morein university, and to peruse the large selection of high-quality academic texts. One small downside is the somewhat bloated cost of books here; most of them are significantly cheaper even new from Amazon. Otherwise I'd easily give this shop five stars.
Tucked away down a back passage (ooo er), next to a painfully chocolate-boxey chapel, G. David has…read morea reasonable selection of second hand, remaindered, and vintage books, typically of a high brow nature. Bookshelves outside have bargains on them, if you're after obsolete 1950s commentaries on Greek plays, or perhaps something to do with slide rules. The sort of place you'd expect to hear someone ask for "Flyfishing, by J.R. Hartley"; definitely more for grownups than children, but delightful nonetheless.
A great place for antiquarian and second hand books, bargains, and priced to sell. Don't miss the…read moreone pound shelf at the door, and the true gems in the room in the back Bike parking in front of the shop
AVOID! Do not shop here. ( Cambridge )…read more I visited this store to buy some craft and painting items for my sons 14th birthday, only to be insulted directly to my face by the manager, my day wasn't going so well because i had had a recent loss in the family, only to be told by the manager that my loss and pain was nothing compared to hers. then proceeded to insult me further. This is not the first time the manager has done something like this, i have been to this store on multiple occasions, only to have her berating someone. or kicking them out of the store because she don't have what they want.
hello, my grand mother come to this store because she loose her wallet and she ask if anyone has…read moreseen, the manager with hair red scream at my grand mother and swear at her in the face, ( my grand mother cannot understand very much english ) but she can understand when someone is swearing to her, I put complain because is not good for her to do it when child is in shop too
Great little independent bookshop that packs a punch with it's cheap prices. They stock a good…read morerange of kid's books (and other fun things), as well as new and popular books for around half recommended retail price. Well worth a look!
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There aren't too many places like this left. A shop selling DVDs, CDs, Vinyl (like a big black CD,…read moreplayed by scraping a needle across a groove in the surface) and books, all either new or second hand. The shop is split into two with a coriador between them at the rear of the shop. The music shop sells everything from sheet music, blu-ray films and CDs ranging from rock to jazz. It's the kind of place where you can buy a strap for your guitar or a metronome. The staff are very helpful and I had a good chat about the album they were playing while I was in there. The bookshop is just as eclectic. They have both new and secondhand stuff, ranging from classics in book club editions through to a good science fiction section at the back. I enjoyed browsing very much and I am going to have to get back there.
The best shop in Letchworth.read more
Possibly the quirkiest charity shop I have ever entered. I am sure this shop has time warped from…read morethe seventies! It's not too big but filled with all sorts of bits and pieces. Some things you do look at and think really? but the people who run it are so lovely and there are some hidden gems inside here. I got almost the whole range of the sims 2 for £4 and a really cool cushion for £1! BARGAIN! There are also loads of awesome old vinyl's in there to purchase for peanuts! I love taking trips here, I'd say I go at least once a month just for the fun of it!
If you are after a bargain, then this is the store for you! There is a large range of clothes for…read moremen, women and children downstairs on the ground floor all at very reasonable prices! Upstairs are some lovely items, particularly for the home but sadly I rarely make it up there. reason being i am a mum with a buggy and the store has no lift!! Such a shame as i would certainly use it more if more accessible!
I LOVE THIS STORE…read more If this store were in the US, I would go there everyday. Ok, not everyday, that is weird. But at least once a week. I went to Cambridge in the summer of 2005 and went to this place on a recommendation from a U.S. friend who had been there like, 5 years earlier. This store is like a U.S. Urban Outfitters but 39495859 times better. Very hip and stylish. The clothes are awesome and not too expensive either.
Cult Clothing's got a massive range of trendy fashions and labels - anything from surfie gear to…read morehoodies, glam going out clothes, clubwear, etc. It sells lots of popular brands - Bench, Mambo, etc. The staff can be pretty snooty and unfriendly (they're just too cool to smile) which might intimidate some shoppers and the clothes certainly aren't cheap. But if you want a trendy alternative to the Top Shops of this world, I would definitely recommend Cult. They have pretty good sales too!
Bargain clothing for the whole family and not a bad sized store situated next door to Argos in the…read moretown. Just off queen street.
Great, where would be without Peacocks. It' one of very few clothes shops in town where you can buy…read moreclothes for boys and men. Good pricing. Always have good level of stock, replenished regularly. Changing rooms rubbish though as there are only two that you often have to queue for without staff thee too, people just abandon the clothes they didn't like and leave them to be tripped over by other customers. Lovely size store, great location but difficult to get in or out on Sat as market stall just outside which is not their fault but access can be difficult. It is well worth a visit especially if you are in search of a bargain.
Just a good sports store in Cambridge. Not a huge selection of rugby equipment, but good enough for…read moresomeone who was starting out like I was. Friendly and knowledgable staff helped me get set up with what I needed. Great location, too, right in the middle of the city.
This is a fantastic little shop based in letchworth. It…read moresells alot of silver jewellery, with lots of different fashions. They have various stones ranging from pearls to birthstones etc. The prices are all very reasonable. I brought a few beautiful necklaces for my nieces, the prices varies from as cheap as just over £10 to £30, in the range I was looking in. They do have more expensive items, depending on what you want. The shop is based in a little arcade, but is well worth a visit if you are interested in fashion jewellery and costume jewellery.
Clean a tidy store, and one of only a few place in stevenage you get a good selection of converse…read moretrainers. The staff are friendly, the only problem is that its slightly overpriced.
This is quite a large store, and one of the few clothes shops that cater for both male and female…read morefashion under one roof. They make good use of the space they have, with a wide choice of clothing and a large airy store, with plenty of space to move around and browse. Their fitting rooms are nice too. The prices are reasonable, but not cheap. They stock a wide variety of shoes, particularly trainers. The staff seem friendly and helpful. I bought something in here once that had been under-priced by mistake, but they honoured their pricing and sold it to me at the lower price. I feel their customer service is good.
This is an amazing 2 story museum with all kinds of artifacts from old wedgewood to Egypt's tomb…read moreand artifacts Teapots and tea cups old coins to everything in between. 2 nd floor loads of paintings to look at. Entry is free which is always a plus.
The Fitzwilliam Museum offers a well rounded and varied collection. It is sure to please most…read moremuseum visitors regardless of interests. If you're a fan of the work of Georges-Pierre Seurat, you're sure to enjoy the 1884 Neo-Impressionism painting, "The Couple" (original title: Un dimanche après-midi sur l'île de la Grande Jatte). Does it somehow look familiar? This was a study for A Sunday on the Island of la Grande Jatte! "This work is one of many that Georges-Pierre Seurat made in preparation for a much larger painting. The woman's stiff posture is accentuated by her tightly buttoned jacket and the exaggerated bustle of her skirt, which echoes the curve of her parasol. Given that the area of Paris depicted here was known for prostitution, it has been suggested that the woman is a sex worker on the arm of a male client." Give yourself several hours if you plan to take in the entire collection. If you are fortunate enough to live nearby and can visit often, take your time and you're sure to fall in love with one of the many wonderfully curated items found within the museum walls.
Maysons is the only shop of its kind in Hitchin - selling a variety of high fashion brands such as:…read moreDiesel, G-Star, Bench, Firetrap and many many more. Maysons has recently split into two separate male and female stores. The Women's shop is very small, where as the Men's is much bigger with plenty of stock. Maysons sells Jeans, T Shirts, Jumpers, Belts, Underwear, Shoes, Flip Flops. They also change stock quite regularly so you can always find the latest fashion accessories here. It is definitely worth taking a visit to Maysons if you're ever in Hitchin - especially when they have a sale on. Bargains to be had!