Posted 07 Nov 2022

Vintage and pre-loved shopping in Shrewsbury

Hidden amongst Shrewsbury's cobbled streets is a treasure trove of vintage and pre-loved items waiting to be discovered. From specialist retailers to bookshops and charity shops - no matter what you're searching for, you're sure to find it in Shrewsbury.
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The Wardrobe

The Wardrobe is a place where you can buy high-end fashion items that don’t cost the earth (figuratively and literally) and sell no-longer-loved pieces to people who will give them a new lease of life! Recycle, Reuse, Re-love is the ethos at the center of The Wardrobe, and you can be sure that each item will not only make you feel good, but make you look great.

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Maggie Mae's Vintage

Maggie Maes Vintage is Shrewsbury’s dedicated vintage retailer, stocking a wide selection of vintage clothing, accessories, textiles and homewares varying in eras from the roaring 20's - to the swinging 60's. Curated by Maggie & Megan, the mother and daughter team sources true, original vintage for their customers, gaining as much history from the original owners as possible.

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Shrewsbury Antiques Centre

Shrewsbury Antiques Centre is the largest in the town and has been going for more than 30 years. Boasting over 50 individual traders and a huge selection of antiques from fine silver to furniture, clothes to coins and original art to ceramics. A real Aladdin's cave of antiques and vintage, Shrewsbury Antiques Centre is a must visit for those who love the hunt as much as the antiques!

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Shrewsbury Market Hall

Beneath the town’s iconic clock tower is the award-winning Shrewsbury Market Hall. Cosmopolitan cafés, artisan producers, vintage sellers, quality gift boutiques, artists and craftspeople all thrive alongside traditional fresh fruit and veg stalls and family butchers who have been trading for up to 100 years.

Vintage 49a stocks a lovingly hand-picked selection of vintage homeware, soft furnishings, china and garden items. Pop in and see Jackie who will be happy to source any specific requests, and aims to acquire quality products to enhance customers' homes and lifestyle.

Situated on the Market Hall’s main floor, Generations is a treasure trove of quirky, unusual and delightful items. If you love antiques, collectables, bric-a-brac, pre-loved, vintage, retro, memorabilia, and more then this stall has something for you.

The Raven Bookshop specialises in pre-loved books. From local history to thrillers and children’s books, you're sure to find something from all topics and genres nestled in the gallery of Shrewsbury’s Market Hall. Pop in and see bibliophile in residence Laura who will help point you in the right direction for your choice of book.

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The Parade Shops

Set in the heart of Shrewsbury, The Parade Shops provides a unique shopping experience. There are 25 individual, independent and irresistible businesses over two floors at the Grade II Georgian building.

A small antiquarian & secondhand book shop, Second Chapter Books stocks an excellent selection of sixties and seventies science fiction, railway, history, local interests and some general fiction and classics.

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Charity shops

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British Heart Foundation

The British Heart Foundation is one of the biggest retailers in the UK, with over 700 shops, including over 160 dedicated Furniture & Electrical…

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Crane Quality Counselling Shop

At the Crane Quality Counselling charity shop you can find pre-loved furniture, soft furnishings, bric a brac and electrical goods. All proceeds…

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Home Essentials

Home Essentials on Castle Street Shrewsbury is the charity shop arm of the Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme, a local charity which opened in 1994,…

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Marie Curie

Marie Curie is a UK charity which cares for terminally ill people and their families. Marie Curie currently operates around 180 charity shops…

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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Shop

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is responsible for funding and operating three air ambulance helicopters and two critical care cars serving the…

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Mind Shop

A high-quality charity shop in Shrewsbury town centre supporting the work of mental health charity Mind. We're raising money and awareness for Mind…

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Oxfam

Set in the historic town of Shrewsbury, Oxfam High Street is home to fabulous second-hand clothes including an amazing designer rail, classic…

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Scope

Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. The charity provides support,…

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Severn Hospice

Severn Hospice is an independent charity providing free specialist care and support to families throughout Shropshire and North Powys who are living…

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Shrewsbury Ark Shop

The Shrewsbury Ark Charity Shop opened on Castle Street in 2014, where any clothes or household items that are donated to the Ark are either offered…

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Shropshire Cat Rescue Shop

Shropshire Cat Rescue is a voluntary group that aims to care for and re-home unwanted cats and kittens, educate the public on responsible cat…

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