Emmaus is the kind of charity shop dreams are made of...well, my dreams, anyway! It's a big sprawling place, which occupies two buildings- there are numerous rooms filled to the brim with bric-a-brac, furniture, kitchenware and more. If you need a chest of drawers, a bedside table or a desk, it's definitely worth visiting Emmaus to check out what they've got. They often have really lovely 30s and 40s pieces...a couple of times I've had to tear myself away from gorgeous art deco dressing tables, simply because I don't have the space. Prices are really reasonable here, a book shelf or a cabinet will cost somewhere in the region of £10-£25 depending on style and condition. The housewares section is really great too: you can pick up all sorts of kitchen appliances, vases, and chinaware for next to nothing. As is always the way with charity shops, sometimes there's nothing interesting, but sometimes you'll find an absolute gem. The book section is really great, you can often buy 3 books for £1, which is an absolute bargain! They also have a funny little broom cupboard full of paintings and prints...quite often they're not priced and prices are invented at the till, meaning it's quite possible you'll walk away with an absolute steal! Last time I was there I was charged £2 for a beautiful painting and a really cool plant pot! Not only is this a really great place to pick up a bargain, it is also a charity well worth supporting. Emmaus help homeless people to rebuild their lives, by providing work and a home in a supportive community. read more