CURIOSITY SHOP

The countdown to Christmas is on with only 92 shopping days left, so what better time to start looking for unique and original gift ideas than at our Vintage Fashion & Textile Fair this Sunday? We are not just a great place to find a fabulous frock or a stunning piece of jewellery, we also have all kinds of wonderfully different gift items.

For the little ones we have beautiful clothing for babies from Little Hooligan - very special hand-knits finished with vintage buttons and trimmings.

For the collector we have dolls, teddy bears, toys and other collectables from The Optimists, who specialise in antique cloth dolls and soft toys. Owner, Gillian Trotter, has been a collector for over 30 years and in 2003 her book 'Norah Wellings Cloth Dolls and Soft Toys' was published by Hobby House Press.

Wicked China sell pretty vintage bone china teacups, plates and bowls with handmade candles and soaps, individually wrapped for that special someone or just as a treat for yourself.

For greetings cards visit Nik's Vintage where you can buy old stock vintage greeting cards and handmade greeting cards created from vintage cigarette cards, bubblegum cards and recycled vintage occasion cards.

We have lots more besides - perfume bottles, dressing table sets, compacts, beaded bags and purses, cufflinks, vinyl records, books and curiosities. This Christmas show that you care by giving unique gifts that can't be found on the high street!