Derby is no Bristol or Leeds, but on my quest to find independent shops selling products I was sure only existed on etsy I've come across a few hidden gems...
This post is a love letter to Sadler Gate in the Cathedral Quarter: a street I fondly like to think of as Derby's Diagon Alley. (And with shops with names like Scraggy and Finch, who can blame me?)
The best treat-filled shops:
Design @ 44
26-27 Sadler Gate
Design @ 44 has a variety of original items made by over 35 local designer/makers, including jewellery, prints, and greeting cards. Since March the first floor has been dedicated to furniture and interiors, with lots of vintage pieces to add character to your home.
Left: work by Letterbox Lane
Ink & Thread
28 The Strand
While not technically on Sadler Gate, Ink & Thread can be reached by walking through The Strand Arcade (entrance next to Good Green Cafe). All of the products sold in Ink & Thread are made in Britain by small creative companies who understand the importance of well made products. Top of my wishlist are these cocktail coasters!
Right: work by Stuart Gardiner Design
8-9 Sadler Gate
BPM Records is an independent record shop filled with good quality second hand vinyl and a lovely man called Dave. I've picked up Zeppelin, Bowie and McCartney LPs in this shop - get digging!
Sadler Gate Market
Sadler Gate
Sadler Gate Market takes place on the first Saturday of every month, with stalls including a variety of items. June's market featured gourmet chocolate, silver jewellery, handmade cards... The third Sadler Gate Night Market will take place on Thursday 19th November between 5pm-10pm, in time to stock up on Christmas gifts!
Left: faux taxidermy by the Tweed Queen
What are your favourite independent shops in Derby?
Image credits:
All photos are my own, apart from...
Sadler Gate Market, right photo: facebook.com/SheenaHollandMarkets
Until next week...
-Karen
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