The Flax and Twine 20 The Shambles, York www.thef laxandtwine.co.uk The Flax & Twine is housed in a beautiful 18th century building, on one of the most famous cobbled streets in the world, right in the centre of the city. Inside you will find a cornucopia of vintage furniture, ribbons, haberdashery, ceramics and hand-crafted items from a variety of local designers. And just in case you are in the ‘making’ mood, The Flax and Twine also host craft workshops as well as regular networking events for creatives. With their own lovely cafe, serving mouthwatering treats, you will have somewhere to recharge your batteries!
Glory Days 22 Walmgate, York www.glorydaysvintage.co.uk Tucked away on a city centre street that is fast becoming the York vintage shoppers mecca, the aptly named Glory Days (below) was founded by dressmaker, costume designer and vintage devotee, Hayley Claire Neil. The shop offers a wide range of vintage clothing and accessories from all eras of the 20th Century - from 60’s psychedelic minis and 50’s prom dresses, to 30’s jewellery and 70’s chiffon wonders! And, if you can’t find what you are looking for, a bespoke dressmaking service means you can have your very own vintage couture creation made just for you!
Vintage Emporium
18 Fishergate York www.vintageemporiumyork.co.uk
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Specialising in vintage homewares and fashions, from 1920-1950, the Vin veritable treasure trove of expertly sourced, 100% original vintage items. A century homeware and furniture, including ceramics, textiles, mirrors, kitche well as jewellery and clothing galore! Keeley Harris, the multi-talented owner beauty and the brains behind the very successful ‘Vintage Home Show’ and