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.
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.
Vinegar Hill is a delightful gift shop which leads on to a coffee shop and then on to a sandwich shop. All offer items of exquisite taste! The gift shop specializes in hand made wrapping paper and cards, ribbons, bows and a range of candles and small picture frames. It also features a selection of unique gifts including East European blue and white ceramics and a great collection of handcrafted wooden toys.
At the front of this café is a shop that is stocked with hundreds of teapots in every imaginable shape. Whether it's a teapot in the shape of a motor bike or a trolley bus, you'll find it here! To go with the pots is a choice of more than 20 types of teas, either sold loose or in gift packs. You can also buy coffee and coffee beans here. The tearoom itself, at the back of the shop, is renowned for its fine teas, coffees and tempting snacks. On a warm summer's day, serious sampling in the continental-styled garden is highly recommended.
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.
The Stratford Antiques Center is a joy for both the serious collector and the bargain hunter. Almost everything in antiques and bric-a-brac (except for large furniture) can be found here. The center's model train-maker is renowned for his ability to build and repair models to an incredible level of detail and accuracy. The owner has an impressive collection of art deco china, and is an accomplished author on the subject. Kate's Corner boasts jewelery from Victorian times to the 1960s, while in complete contrast nearby you will find toy soldiers, antique guns and fascinating scientific instruments. Pottery here includes Toby Jugs, Royal Worcester and Winstanley cats. Upstairs you will find nearly new clothes and fabrics, while the courtyard specialists have books, comics and portraits to tempt you to linger a little longer.
The historic Spon street was once a part of a route between Gosford and Birmingham which continued to be used until the 1960s when the new Inner Ring Road was completed. Historically the street has been a hub of Coventry's famous dyers and textile industries, and was later taken over by a number of watchmakers. After the Second World War ravaged the city, a number of medieval timber houses were moved from all over Conventry to join Spon Street's own surviving buildings in an effort to protect the city's architectural heritage. Today these medieval buildings have come to house a number of shops, restaurants and pubs. The street is a popular destination for tourists who are drawn to the quaint timber houses and the historic feel they lend to the entire street.