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First, get off the bus at Fishergate/ Fewster Way (outside Novotel, just past Mecca Bingo). If you’ve walked this far, bravo and a gold star to you. Continue heading into town and on your left you will come across Vintage Emporium. A quirky little shop, they sell clothing, homeware and wedding dresses. It’s a great start to a vintage tour of York, however it is a tad on the pricey side, so don’t spend all your money yet. If you are planning a visit, check out their opening hours first as they are somewhat limited.
Next, head down Piccadilly. On the left is a fabulous place called Banana Warehouse. It normally has a suit of armour and/or a giant banana outside, just in case you miss it. Although they don’t do clothing, they have a fascinatingly ramshackle collection of furniture, ornaments, collectibles, just stuff. But good, interesting stuff.
After Banana Warehouse, take the next right and then turn left onto Walmgate. A couple of minutes down on the right is a vintage shop called Deep. Even if you haven’t stumbled across this place yet, chances are you’ve seen the massive signs being carried through town, or people carrying bags claiming that they “love it deep”. A word of warning; this shop is for the thick skinned only. Many customers have said they can feel their choice of clobber being eyed and judged by the prim sales assistants. Although more reasonably priced than Vintage Emporium, they tend to sell little in the way of feminine attire, leaning towards the more masculine trends of decades gone by.
Continue down Walmgate until you come to Purple Haze. This is the gem in York’s vintage crown, having recently relocated to a swish new shop from further down Walmgate, where it was often overlooked. Probably the most reasonably priced vintage store in York, and definitely the most appealing, the friendly and knowledgeable staff help create a great shopping atmosphere. Due to current fashions, much of their stock is similar to items being sold in high street retailers at the moment, yet Purple Haze are selling it at half the price. Blouses start at £10, and they have a fabulous range of hats and berets at £5. If you do nothing else whilst in York, visit this shop, I implore you.
Not spent enough money yet? Chain stores Joy (situated in Coppergate) and Ark (Colliergate and Coppergate) give the occasional nod towards vintage styles. It’s also worth keeping an eye out for Judy's Affordable Vintage Fair to see when they are returning to York.
Well, that concludes our vintage tour of York, although undeniably there are many other treasure troves waiting to be explored. What better way to round off a hard day spending than indulging in a cup of tea and a cupcake? There’s a lovely place just off Goodramgate, in the shadow of the Minster. I’ll leave you to find your own way home.
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