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Just call me Rob
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« on: July 30, 2010, 09:25:44 am » |
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I'm off to Birmingham this weekend.
Can anyone recommend some places in and around the area that might sell some interesting things.
Anything from fob watches to brass junk to corsets to top hats.
I've already got The Oasis on my list, and I might head out to 'The Ranchhouse'.
Are there any other shops or areas that I should head for?
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« Last Edit: July 30, 2010, 10:30:27 am by Just call me Rob »
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darkshines
Rogue Ætherlord
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Miss Katonic 1898 + Cowperthwaite's other half
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« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2010, 10:30:13 am » |
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Theres a lovely old man on the indoor rag market who sells military items, and an awesome military shop out in Northfield (just off Bristol Road, near the Bear and the Staff pub). Theres a tobacconists down one of the arcades near Snow Hill station (off Corporation Road). I can't think of anything else off the top of my head, I shall kep thinking though.........
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Angelica Needle
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« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2010, 11:07:35 am » |
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And also - a good, reasonably priced place to park. Don't mind a bit of a walk, just not a trek  |
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« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2010, 11:17:44 am » |
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There is a useful parking map on this website http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/parking (along with another link to parking charges). When I was up there earlier this year for Lady Elsie's birthday do, we parked in the Ludgate Hill car park (number 3 on the map) which was very cheap. A bit of a worry leaving the car at first, as it was more a patch of industrial wasteland than a car park but it seemed safe enough in the end. |
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Angelica Needle
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« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2010, 11:34:54 am » |
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Excellent, thanks. Those charges don't look so bad - I think we ended up in an NCP last time we were there, and that was hideously expensive. |
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Trinitytrashuk
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« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2010, 12:37:26 pm » |
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Fancy Silk Store opposite the Rag Market is four floors of fabulous fabrics... you will need a day here alone!
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Just call me Rob
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« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2010, 05:27:54 pm » |
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and an awesome military shop out in Northfield (just off Bristol Road, near the Bear and the Staff pub).
You don't happen to remember the name or any better directions do you? I'm trying to find it online before I drive there? |
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darkshines
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« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2010, 08:52:34 pm » |
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The Governess
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« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2010, 09:13:33 pm » |
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I'm in Birmingham and didn't know about that place! Thanks, Darkshines.
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The Governess
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« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2010, 09:18:07 pm » |
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... And I forgot to say, but the Moseley Emporium has great reviews although I.ve never been yet- apparently 4 floors of second hand treasures, with skulls on the stairs...
(Moseley generally is quite a nice little place, less mainstream than some areas- fairly arty).
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Mr Bellows
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« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2010, 10:53:45 pm » |
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Sad to say, but T.W Ryders has fallen in my estimation recently as it now offers less army surplus & more "trendy" camping/ hiking gear than before, I could not even find a decent great coat there & the militaria on offer is fatally reduced.
On a plus note I've recently discovered an excellent army & navy stores on Station Road in Burton on Trent (I'll try & find its website tomorrow when I'm more awake)
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darkshines
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« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2010, 12:54:26 pm » |
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Aw thats a shame, when I lived in Brum they had all kinds of cool stuff....  I'd dtill check out the stall on the indoor market though. |
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Mr Bellows
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« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2010, 02:42:21 pm » |
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Oops sorry I forgot to sort out the linky for the place in Burton yesterday, but here it is now in all its glory http://www.springfields.co.uk/ |
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The Governess
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« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2010, 07:22:49 pm » |
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ah yes, Springfield's, I hadn't realised they were still going. I got a raf battleblouse and greatcoat from them back in the 80's! And they used to sell silk parachutes- don't know if they still do...
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Trinitytrashuk
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« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2010, 09:28:42 am » |
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Springfields is rubbish now you want Anchor Supplies in Nottingham for Army Surplus!
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« Reply #15 on: August 02, 2010, 10:36:28 am » |
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Springfields is rubbish now you want Anchor Supplies in Nottingham for Army Surplus!
right on my doorstep and I had no idea; thanks! |
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C'est magnifique, mais ce n'est pas la guerre
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« Reply #16 on: August 02, 2010, 11:33:35 am » |
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It is up and down depending on what they have delivered that week. They are also pretty silly when it comes to removing insignia and badges... I tried to buy a leather pouch and as I was making my purchase the lady realised the rank badge was on it and promptly cut it and the clasp off!!!  So making the pouch useless!!!!  They have some amazing antique uniforms for sale, just look up in the rafters, or hire, but the prices are very high. If you have the stamina then the Angels Military sale is one to go for, but you have to be there at 4am and fight tooth and nail for anything worthwhile and a lot of the good stuff went in the first sale. Anchor have another outlet in Mansfield I think... north Derbyshire somewhere, which is their central hub and they have a lot more stuff, although the great stuff is in their "museum" (read cabinets filled with shiny stuff) that they don't sell |
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Esme Moore
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« Reply #17 on: August 06, 2010, 10:26:02 pm » |
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I'm in Birmingham and didn't know about that place! Thanks, Darkshines.
Good heavens, that's where I get my boots from! surprised you hadn't heard of it! |
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TimeTinker
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« Reply #18 on: August 06, 2010, 10:51:45 pm » |
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Anchor's other base is in Ripley. They actually have less there than they have in Nottingham so I wouldn't recommend a special trip. Call in if you are going to the steam railway. Sometimes you hit lucky at Anchor but they have been going downhill for ages. Still they have always offered discount for service personnel  |
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The Governess
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« Reply #19 on: August 07, 2010, 08:52:45 am » |
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I'm in Birmingham and didn't know about that place! Thanks, Darkshines.
Good heavens, that's where I get my boots from! surprised you hadn't heard of it! Ah, but bear in mind that while I now live here, I'm not FROM Birmingham, and my formative shopping years were spent in Burton or Nottingham... And I'm not very good at shopping (unless it.s online)! |
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Esme Moore
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« Reply #20 on: August 09, 2010, 04:30:40 am » |
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Well, dash it, oi be frum Wes'Coun'ry - at least that's where I was raised and lived until fifteen or so years ago. We must help you overcome this terrible deficiency in shopping expertise sometime! I bow to Mr Bellows' greater expertise on the shop, but if what you're after is something that they definitely stock (like military boots, and camping gear), then it's definitely worth a little rummaging to see if they've the odd gem tucked away in a corner, in my opinion.
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