Calling all second hand bargain hunters!
Head down Division Street until you get to the intersection with Carver Street (the one with Freshman’s on it) and there on the corner you will find an empty shop, dark, dusty and plastered with To Let signs.
‘Why would you direct me to such a terrible place?’ I hear you cry, but do not fret; obey the cardboard ‘OPEN’ sign in the window and enter an Aladdin’s cave of vintage delights (‘cave’ being the operative word).
So admittedly some of the items may be more ‘90s that ‘50s but everyone loves a rummage, especially when you can pick up retro sportswear or a classic knit for as little as £8.
Rails upon rails of floral dresses for just £10 is enough to make a girl dizzy, a quick hemline alteration back at home (not that I’m ruling out the ankle length look for the brave among you) and you’re ready to go.
Take care not to stage an embarrassing stumble over the mounds of bags and belts strewn casually around the floor, although a scant disregard for health and safety is always refreshing to experience.
Yes, it feels a little bit illegal and no, there is no lighting (so go before 4) but if you want a bit of Eighties in your life then who needs electrics? Or carpet? Or changing rooms…Cheap and cheerful (actually, maybe just cheap).
By Viki Imrie