Arts and Antiques in York
Fairfax House Castle Street Tel: 01904 655543 www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk Over 120 pieces of finest English furniture make up the outstanding Noel Terry collection, and all are displayed in the matchless surroundings of one of the best Georgian townhouses in the country. Highlights include a wide variety from the Chippendale period, for instance a 1690s oyster veneer cabinet. Also on display are fine watches, clocks, barometers, porcelain, paintings and splendid 17th and 18th century silverware.
The Antiques Centre York 41 Stonegate Tel: 01904 635888 www.theantiquescentreyork.co.uk Located in a delightful Victorian property in the shadow of York Minster, on one of the busiest thoroughfares in the UK, The Antiques Centre York offers thousands of quality antiques and collectables in stock daily. With over 120 dealers specialising in china, glass, porcelain, gold, silver, jewellery, clocks, watches, fine art, ancient antiquities, furniture, toys and books, as well as myriad collectables, it is comfortably the largest antiques outlet in York. Open 9am-6pm, 7 days a week. Tel 01904 635888.
The French House (Antiques) Ltd 74 Micklegate, York Tel: 01904 624465 www.thefrenchhouse.co.uk A positive bonbonniere of fantastic 18th and 19th century French furniture, mirrors and chandeliers. Like many of York’s shops, the tiny shop front belies the true scope of what’s within.
Red House Antiques Duncombe Place Tel: 01904 637000 www.redhouseyork.co.uk A fine Georgian town house, constructed around 1700 and possibly designed by William Etty. Today it is one of York’s premiere antique shops, with 10 showrooms and space for up to 60 dealers. There is also a pleasant café/restaurant, which serves light lunches and pre-theatre suppers. The Red House has a particularly good selection of art deco and art nouveau pieces. Keen antique collectors will want to learn more about the programme of lectures from experts in the field – recent topics included York Silver and Victorian China Valuations.
Cavendish Antiques 44 Stonegate Tel: 01904 621666 www.cavendishantiques.co.uk In beautiful surroundings, Cavendish Antiques has a huge range of antiques and expert advice. They offer one of the most comprehensive collections in North of England, with more than 50 dealers on 3 floors. An amazing collection of antique and period jewellery, porcelain, glass, lighting, books, toys, ceramics and textiles.
Mulberry Hall Stonegate Tel: 01904 620736 www.mulberryhall.co.uk Mulberry Hall is one of the world’s leading fine china and crystal specialists. With seventeen showrooms including Herend, Baccarat, Lalique, Spode, Halcyon Days, Daum, Royal Copenhagen, Lladro and Royal Crown Derby. Its beautiful timber framed building dates from 1434 whilst its new Dining Warehouse stocks the best designer names for the kitchen including Alessi, Emma Bridgewater, Global and Henckel knives, Leonardo, Magimix, Dualit and Villeroy and Boch.
York Antiques Centre 2 Lendal Tel: 01904 641445 Covers a wide range of collectibles and antiques, small antiques.
York City Art Gallery Exhibition Square Tel: 01904 687687 www.yorkartgallery.org.uk The gallery’s exhibitions show 600 years of art, including European paintings and artists such as Belloto, Reynolds and Lowry. Well worth a visit on any visitor’s itinerary, the gallery contains a marvellous variety of work spanning seven centuries. In 1999 it was the victim of an armed raid, and priceless works, including ‘Rievaulx Abbey’ by Turner, were stolen. All were later recovered, and you can once again view the paintings of Parmigianino, Bellotto, Levy, Frith, Boudin, Lowry, Nash and Etty – as well as countless others! There is also a fine collection of 20th century pottery, and regular visiting exhibitions by modern artists. The gallery has an excellent shop selling prints of many of the most popular paintings.
Heraldic Art and Design 43 The Shambles, York Tel: 01904 672906 www.heraldic-art.com PB Sally started Heraldic Art and Design in York eight years ago, moving from Stonegate Walk to the Shambles in 1998. The shop has gone from strength to strength offering what is sometimes seen as a unique service, helping visitors to trace the heraldic design of their family name. Once this has been researched, the design is then produced by hand on a variety of products that are popular with visitors from all over the world.
Blake Head Bookshop and Café 104 Micklegate, York Tel: 01904 623767 www.blakeheadcafe.co.uk Booksellers and second-hand specialist, with a conservatory styled café, dedicated to vegetarian and vegan food. Superb range of books and greeting cards – well worth a visit.
Borders 1-5 Davygate, York Tel: 01904 653300 Borders bookshop offers long opening hours, a café, in-store events programme such as the Saturday morning children’s activities and jazz evenings. Comfy sofas and over 100,000 book titles.
Miniature Scene of York 42 Fossgate, York Tel: 01904 638265 www.minaturescene-york.com One of the UK’s largest dolls house and miniatures shops. Their 700 square feet of dolls houses, furniture and accessories is dedicated entirely to Doll House products from Houses and furniture to miniatures, books, kits, textiles and much more. Over 50 show homes on display.
Pyramid Gallery 43 Stonegate Tel: 01904 641187 www.pyramidgallery.com Established in 1980, the Pyramid Gallery offers one of the country’s finest selections of contemporary pieces of jewellery, ceramics, glass and original prints, all British made. Names include Diana Porter, Peter Layton and the Rudge family.
Ken Spelman Rare Books 70 Micklegate, York Tel: 01904 624414 www.kenspelman.com Ken Spelman Booksellers was established in York in 1948. It now occupies four floors of an elegant building, which houses a very large stock of second hand and antiquarian books on most subjects. Emphasis on fine arts, history and literature.
Hudsons of York, Ltd 8 Stonebow, York Tel: 01904 643131 www.hudsonofyork.com Hudsons of York specialise in solid wood furniture and have a very large selection of new solid oak products. Their premises consist of five showrooms, comprising over 4,500 sq ft, which present Dinging room, Lounge, Bedroom and occasional furniture from Holland.
Adze Gallery 36 Gillygate, York Tel: 01904 674348 This contemporary art gallery showcases the work of contemporary artists and designers, painters, ceramists and sculptors.
Other specialist shops
Antique Door Shop 58 Ashville Street, York Tel 01904 641186
Anteriors Antiques 12 Walmgate, York Tel 01904 673357
Barker Court Antiques 44 Gillygate, York Tel 01904 622611
Bishopgate Antiques 23-24 Bishopgate Street, York Tel 01904 623897
Laurel Bank Antiques 52 Clarence Street, York Tel 01904 676030
Now and Then 1 Vine Street, Bishopthorpe Road, York Tel 01904 612742
Robert Morrison and Son Trentholme House, 131 The Mount, York Tel 01904 655395
Ruth Ford Antiques 39 Fossgate, York Tel: 01904 655395
Tim’s Antiques and Collectibles 61 Blossom Street, York Tel: 0137 410000
Golden Memories of York 14 Newgate, York Tel: 01904 655833 Finest selection of antique, period and new jewellery.
J Smith 47 Shambles, York Tel: 01904 654769 Genuine Roman Coins, Bronze 3rd and 4th century, gold sovereigns.
Cox of Yorkshire 30/32 Shambles, York Tel: 01904 624449 All manner of leather goods, from sheepskin to suede. Leather handbags, sheepskin slippers, leather purses, leather briefcases, clogs, leathergoods by the bridge of Italy.
Fashion
Browns of York 21 Davygate, York Tel: 01904 611166 York’s only independently owned department store situated in one of York’s finest listed buildings. A full range of designer fashion labels.
York Designer Outlet Located off the A64/19 interchange to the south of York – buses run regularly from York railway station Tel:01904 682707 Has over 80 stores, all under one stylish roof. Top brand names include Jaeger, Paul Smith, Viyella, Burberry, Pringle, Adidas and Reebok. No ordinary shopping centre – everything is sold at between 30%-50% off regular retail prices. There are also great homeware stores and top name brands in accessories.
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Monk Bar Chocolatiers 1 Goodramgate and 7 The Shambles, York Tel: 01904 672963 www.monkbarchocolatiers.co.uk Finest chocolate made on site. For a perfect gift special chocolates made to order.
The Coppergate Gallery 21 Castlegate, York Tel: 01904 643313 Fantastic range of pictures and prints for every taste.
York Newgate Open Market Newgate, York Tel: 01904 551355 www.york.gov.uk Open air market every day with a huge range of stalls from groceries to clothes and gifts.
Swinegate Quarter Swinegate, York Tel: 01937 587272 Swinegate, Back Swinegate, Grape Lane and Little Stonegate Shops include: Bridal Rouge, Cellini, Chinelli, Cube, Cusp, Lanamiche, Mulberry, Panther, Porcupine, YoYo, Anta, Ten Thousand Men, Triads, The Patio Restaurant. New shops also include… The Gem and Rock Shop ad the York Model Boat Company.
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