This small shop provides a high quality, the alternative range of children's clothing without you having to pay top-designer prices. Daisy Chain caters to newborn babies up to children of primary school age and is a great place for a special outfit or for something a little out of the ordinary. This is also a great shop for some innovative educational toys and gifts, as well as wooden toys, soft toys galore, mobiles, wall hangings and even a battery-operated hobbyhorse.
Meridien Maps carries an exclusive range of old prints. For example, you could buy a delicately hand-colored 19th-century print. Choose from rolling landscapes, detailed still life or a sporting moment frozen in time. You will also find a wide range of fascinating old maps, all of which tell you so much about the changing face of Britain. If you cannot find what you want, then you could use the unique search service that the gallery offers. All of the prints are mounted and you can have them specially wrapped and sent anywhere in the world.
The jewelry industry developed in the city from the mid-19th Century. At its peak in the early part of the 20th Century, it employed nearly 20,000 workers. Today, the Jewellery Quarter is a bustling area that produces over a third of the UK's jewelry, and you can find tons of bargains in its many small shops. It's also home to the award-winning Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and some good restaurants.
Autograph is a designer menswear store with a stylish, minimalist feel, specializing mainly in Helmut Lang, Stone Island and Paul Smith. It sells elegant, casual clothes for both sexes at affordable prices. The shop is favored by the new breed of well-dressed footballer (for example Lee Sharpe, the former Manchester United player, has been spotted here).
Asda is one of Britain's largest supermarket chains, and has now been taken over by American giant WalMart. Its prices are generally reckoned to be keen and the Small Heath branch is open for 24 hours a day (with the exception of Sundays, owing to UK trading laws). Asda doesn't sell groceries alone but has a well-regarded clothes section too. It offers various other items such as kitchenware, pharmaceuticals and electronic goods. The store is open 24 hours from Tuesday to Friday.
Chaucer Head Bookshop is a gloriously, well-organized stock of books that seemingly covers every subject. There are specialist sections on Shakespeare, the theater, English literature, topography and natural history, nestling amongst the shelves. Many of the books are easily affordable but you will also find the more expensive "coffee table" photographic masterpiece here. The shop carries a range of unusual greeting cards and Tudor quills with which to make your mark! Note that the building is thought to date back to Shakespeare's time.
This long narrow shop displays antiques and bric-a-brac from eight separate dealers. Specialist areas include a case of dolls and teddies, Shakespearean books, old paintings, Toby jugs, china dogs, pottery and tiles. There are coin collections, militaria, old bottles, books and coronation mugs. All in all, a very worthwhile browse, who knows what you might find!
This small shop provides a high quality, the alternative range of children's clothing without you having to pay top-designer prices. Daisy Chain caters to newborn babies up to children of primary school age and is a great place for a special outfit or for something a little out of the ordinary. This is also a great shop for some innovative educational toys and gifts, as well as wooden toys, soft toys galore, mobiles, wall hangings and even a battery-operated hobbyhorse.
Chaucer Head Bookshop is a gloriously, well-organized stock of books that seemingly covers every subject. There are specialist sections on Shakespeare, the theater, English literature, topography and natural history, nestling amongst the shelves. Many of the books are easily affordable but you will also find the more expensive "coffee table" photographic masterpiece here. The shop carries a range of unusual greeting cards and Tudor quills with which to make your mark! Note that the building is thought to date back to Shakespeare's time.
Set in the old market area of Stratford-upon-Avon, Rother Street now plays host to a series of Farmers' Markets. Held on the first and third Saturdays of the summer months, the Farmers' Market is your chance for you to buy local produce directly from local people. As more of us become concerned about what we eat, these markets give you the chance to ask before you buy. Whether it's cheeses, chutney or sausages you want, you can be sure that this market will pass your taste test. This market is held only on the first and third Saturdays.
If you are thinking of giving your home a new look with the decor from 17th to 19th Century, Morley Antiques is the perfect place. This antiques store is owned by husband and wife duo and have been operating for over 40 years. They specialize in unusual stock of artworks and furniture, giving you many diverse options for home decoration. Their collections are also available in showrooms, and their clientele include collectors, celebrities, dealers and interior decorators. The store is open by appointment only.
Encore clothing Agency is always a good halt for shopping. This store was opened in September 2013 and is now a popular boutique for men and women. The store has diverse collection of designer men's shirt from brands like Ralph Lauren and Caroline Herrera. The women's collection include stylish clothing especially designer dresses from Karen Millen and a range of shoes, jewelry and bags. You will also find a wide selection of affordable vintage clothing in the store too. The store also offers to sell their clothes and other items on consignment through their store.