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15 years ago
A nice selection of books with some local interest books too. Shame its not open on Saturdays though. Friendly staff.
2 Savile Way
Grove
Wantage OX12 0PT
United Kingdom
01235 764400
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A fantastic shop for unique and bespoke cards, gifts, retro goods and handmade items that can't be…read morefound elsewhere. Definitely well worth checking out! It's great for gifts for the hard to buy for people in your life!
Not the sort of shop you would expect to find outside of London. It's full of great lines that you…read morehaven't seen elsewhere. If you are bored of shopping at homes and interiors shops then Eden Rose is the shop for you. The shop is a pleasure to be in and there is something interesting everywhere you look. A real feast for the eyes! Prices are reasonable too.
What a pleasant surprise to find this shop. Arrived early for our Harry Potter tour and had time to…read morekill. Browsed and found some unusual gifts and had them wrapped for free by the helpful young ladies.
From the owner: Stylish Gifts Posh Pots and Plants…read moreFresh Flowers Fine Chocolate
Over the Moon - window displays change regularly
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Over the Moon for Gifts, Plants & Flowers
Babylong trading is an independent retailer offering unique products like furniture, textiles, wall…read moreart, clothes and more! If you are looking for inspiration for your home decor avoid the large chains and go here first, you will definetly find something unique and interesting. Most of the time i find myself visiting to get some of their amazing cards & wrapping paper(much better choise than paperchase or cardfactory) or when I find myself stuck looking for a gift and i need something different.
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My girlfriend and I really enjoyed ourselves in this store. Delving into an ocean of knick knacks,…read morewe loved some of the extremely unique items they have here. From vintage phones to tape dispensers that look like cassette tapes, there is quite a randomness to this place, but that makes it fun to browse. They have these incredible framed pieces that have the shape of a character/object in a book silhouetted, but instead of the silhouette being filled with black it is filled with the book's text. If you're into book posters, they also had over 10 classic novel cover posters which were quite awesome. They even had vintage and novelty thermoses and ice cube trays that formed the shape of boomboxes. They carry a few "Fred" items, which if you know the brand, are extremely fun and I'm always glad to see them in stores. St. Audrey's is a close walk from Henley's town center, so walk on over to Duke Street and have a look around!
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This is a true gem of a shop! They have wonderful jewels,…read moregorgeous bags, quirky gifts and more. They stock Pilgrim, Hultquist, Bombay Duck, Modalu, Simon Carter, Lisbeth Dahl, Umbra.... The owners, Nathalie and Sean, are lovely. They are amazingly helpful, kind and (if circumstances require it) they will go way beyond the call of duty to help a customer out. Brilliant shop.
This has to be one of the best shops in Banbury. It is full of exclusive one off pieces that no one…read morewill be wearing and as it is a stockist of the gorgeous Pilgrim jewellery which is absolutely stunning. Also have lovely individual gifts for people of all ages including beautiful handmade occasion's cards. The staff are fantastic and really helpful if you are not too sure what to buy someone; they have even been known to reduce items if you are on a budget! There refund system is fair and gift vouchers are always a popular option for someone. A definite recommended place for anyone on the search for something special.
Adorable little money-pit of a shop. Contains many, many things you didn't know you needed, but as…read moresoon as you see them, you do. Lots of cards - classy, modern, funny or all three together, including really nice children's age cards. Unusual gifts for all ages. Cath Kidston stuff downstairs, along with cookery books and other mesmerising lovely things.
This is one of those shops that's definitely worth a look around at least once a year. It's packed…read morefull of cool and quirky stuff and you're bound to find something for yourself or someone else in there. The prices are higher than competing shops but that probably reflects its boutique nature.
We visited Lambert on our holiday to London, it had good prices and friendly service so we picked…read moreup a few fun trinkets. However after paying, one of us checked the receipt and the full Visa card number and expiry date were printed on the receipt! This seemed sketchy as every other receipt always had the first numbers starred out. In calling the bank they agreed this was fishy and cancelled the card as a precaution. Just something to watch out for when shopping!
I love to buy cheesy souvenirs whenever I visit a foreign land. This is a great spot right by…read moretrafalgar square. This shop was perfect, it had everything I was looking for and more. No pressure to buy anything which is great. I walked away a happy tourist. I should also mention based on my shopping they are have the best prices around.
Lambert Souvenirs shop 3 Whitehall London SW1A 2DD
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While I've yet to buy anything here, I've shopped in here an awful lot! Probably once a month I…read morefind myself in this shop going through the fascinating array of cool gifts, glass, and art they have along with the usual expected giftware. I like this shop because it isn't a chain and so you can get some of the coolest stuff which no one else has. Perfect when you're looking for something unique or different for a gift!
This is always an interesting little shop to visit if you need a gift. So many unusual things;…read morejewellery, ornaments, artworks etc etc. Also has a really good range of quality and unusual birthday cards. Good place to get special, commemorative type gift (eg. for christening or golden wedding anniversary). Upstairs has art - including some original watercolours from local artists.
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Mostly Books is a relatively new, and really good, bookshop in Abingdon. It's not huge, but has an…read moreinteresting display of books and a regularly changing window display to entice you in. There's also lots going on - with special events, author signings and talks - and it's worth keeping an eye on their newsletter to keep up-to-date. It's a much warmer atmosphere than a chain bookstore, and you can get a decent cup of coffee/ tea and a slice of cake too - there's a little patio at the back where you can sit outside if the weather is nice.
I haven't tried the coffee and cake yetbut I love browsing this shop…read more There's a good selection of books in a wide variety of genres, and the staff are always warm and friendly. When talking with them, I got the impression that opening a bookshop like this was a life dream, and the fact that they enjoy what they do shines through. One real plus point to this little shop is their great range of 'book mugs' - mugs with the titles of Penguin Classic books on them. I've not seen them elsewhere in Abingdon, and they make great gifts. An antidote to the big chain bookstores like Waterstones, and a pleasant place to browse and buy.
This bookshop is one of a kind! It is huge and has many entry points along the storefront. It…read morealmost feels like a few shops from the front, but once you go inside, it all connects in the back. The highlight is the large room that has the sunken area full of books. There is even a photo spot marked for you to take it all in on your camera. I love that although it is large and has tons of books, it didn't feel cramped and unorganized. My favorite part of the store was in the back where they had high value books for sale. Thee are one of a kind, super ild editions that are in great condition and there is a whole team to curate and market these books. We got to see them in real life!
One of those bookstores you can spend an entire day in. Every floor is a world on its own. And for…read morethe Harry Potter fans: you can find the illustrated British editions of books 1-4 which are so worth it. One of those rare things you don't buy on Amazon. Worth coming all the way to England for.
Friendly bookstore in Oxford. Stopped in to look for some books on the local area and ended up…read morestaying for a coffee too. Found a book we liked about historical sites around Oxford (the whole place is a historical site!), some post cards and the coffee was really good too. I think it's a British chain, but it definitely didn't feel that way.
very good books are yummy i like eating it very tasty and beautiful drawings and picturesread more
This is a long running and established book shop that sells most of the books you can get…read more The only obvious downside is they are the only one and you have to pay full price for most of the books, however they have the added convenience that you don't need to go in to Newbury to buy a book.
The Bookstore is the largest book shop in Abingdon, and has a good selection of books and a…read moreregularly changing window display to entice you in. The staff are courteous and knowledgeable, and always on hand to help if you want to order a book in. They have occasional special events as well.
Lovely little independent (I think!) bookshop. I love browsing in here - always excellent window…read moredisplay enticing you in! There is a surprisingly big range of books including all latest bestsellers. The staff are very helpful, going out of their way to make suggestions and when I ordered an out of stock item they phoned me the very next day to let me know it had arrived.
This WH Smiths is actually really good and always full of books, is clean and the staff are OK. The…read moremagazines do seem to rotate and so it can get difficult to find things but generally this is full of useful music, stationary and books.
Good supply and wide range of books and magazines. Sometimes have good deals on their books…read moreTheir music cds used to be quite expensive compared to supermarket prices. Fairly big store and the staff are helpful.
This is a wonderful treasure trove of books on all sorts of weird and wonderful subjects at really…read moregood prices. My visit today unearthed a number of great potential Xmas presents and a few books that I want for myself too! They also sell some marvellous postcards, joss sticks and are a hub of information for alternative health and local groups. You can then also retire next door to the wholefood cafe to relax on a comfy sofa and read your new acquisitions! If you are looking for alternative magazines they also stock a plethera of them from around the globe - not a place for anyone without an open mind but the staff give everyone a warm welcome!
Fascinating place, full of intriguing people. Amazing collection of occult, new age, esoteric…read moreliterature. Have a whole basement of bargains, and the main store is full of treasures new and previously owned. Great ordering service, Fab website, staff are always helpful, knowledgeable if occasionally gruff dark and mysterious. It adds to the awesome atmosphere of the place. Sit down on the floor and rifle and delve into overflowing bookcases for hours.
So, the Oxfam bookstore in Dalston is not the only one and a sensible place to put it as by…read morespecialising they don't clash with other charity stores along the same street. They even had a notice up for one of their 'competitors' when I went in, asking for donations of clothes etc. Isn't that nice? As to the shop as you'd expect here it's very nice. It could almost be a first hand bookshop, with nice shelves, and books mostly in near mint condition. I was very tempted by several wildlife and horsy books. They had plenty of them! In the end I bought a fiction book: mine and most others seemed to be priced at £1.99. So more expensive than Dalston, where they are mostly £1 each. Still a sensible price for a fairly rich town. They also sell music and videos. Another thing they seemed to have plenty of is staff. There must have been five or six of them. Volunteering at Oxfam seems to be the done thing in Marlborough.
A real gem, not what you expect from an oxfam shop, row upon row of great books; literature, art,…read morenon-fiction books.
Scholastic are publishers of children's books and educational books. Normally they sell through…read morebookshops but every so often they have book sales in Witney which are well worth going to if you are in the area. Good books are sold cheap as chips. The only problem is finding out about the sales - not a problem if you check out their web site or sign up to be e-mailed but a bit hit and miss if you rely on noticing the advert in the Oxford Times. http://www.scholastic.co.uk/sale/witney
Brilliant place especially when they have a sale on!read more
Good stock changing frequently. Suffers from overstocking/poor layout/bored staff…read more I once bought some seeds here, but they don't seem to do that anymore. Always good for bargain bin books for those without a kindle.
A great shop for bargain prices. A weird collection of books, toys and art supplies, there's lots…read moreof great gifts for kids here. I use it to get cheap tissue paper for wrapping gifts and cheap hardback books. It's not the place to go if you're shopping for a specific book or genre, but more of a pot luck of items. The tend to have a lot of non-fiction books and kids stuff. Staff are always chatty and friendly.