Places We Love Guide
ReWIND FOR VINTAGE
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Being a lover of all things retro - antiques, charity shops and bric-abrac markets- I was excited to hear about Rewind Vintage a modern day collectables shop up on Kingsgate in Waterdale. This is yet another success story for local independent trade, at a time when purse strings are tight for high street shoppers, these businesses have triumphed, building a loyal following of customers along the way.
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Owners, Mark and Hayley, have been collectors of Modern Day, Antiques and Collectables for 22 years. They are truly knowledgeable and passionate about the products they sell. They wanted to be based in Waterdale to be part of the growing indie business scene, such as Notorious Aardvark Record Store, Floral Sugar, The City and Taste (if you haven’t been to these delightful places you must check them out). The Waterdale indie businesses are working together to bring new trade to this part of town. After all, it’s now the gateway to Cast and the new Civic Quarter and although some Doncasterian’s may not have ventured to this part of town, they would be surprised - people often comment “it’s like you’re not in Donny”. Things are certainly changing for our town. The layout of this little boutique shop is super pristine, there’ no funky or dusty smells that might frequent other pre-loved shops. The owners wanted to create a welcoming retail space, for customers to be able to hang-out on comfy sofa’s there was even live music when the DnweekeND took place last summer. Today there’s a replica 1950s duke box playing Elvis and gorgeous affordable vintage home-ware pieces for sale, along with this there is music memorabilia, vintage and retro toys. Mark and Hayley pride themselves on traditional “good old fashioned” customer service. If there’s something you want they’ll try to seek it out for you. I bought a full length Edwardian mirror for £40, it’s a bargain. Customers really enjoy the nostalgia the shop brings. Childhood toys, band tees, everything from Nirvana, to Thundercats, Bauhaus to He-Man. If you are looking for a gift or unique home ware item - we recommend you pop-in, you’ll get one of the warmest welcomes in la Donx. Rachel Horne Rewind Vintage is on Facebook - whereby you can get regular product updates. Rewind Vintage 28 Kingsgate Avenue Doncaster 01302 349409
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