bobbyshinton 59 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 If it closed. For me it would be Slaters, get most of my suits there. Rob W remember Callers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Callers Pegusus you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyshinton 59 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Callers Pegusus you mean? Aye the shop. Full of gadgets etc. Not the travel agents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 If it closed. For me it would be Slaters, get most of my suits there. Rob W remember Callers? the one I remember was the seafood place in Percy Street - they had a sort of open front and served people in the street - whelks, oysters etc ect Unfortunately one Saturday they got a bad lot and the BEEB had to preface their national TV & radio broadcasts just before the football results with "If you ate at Joes in Percy Street in Newcastle today and feel a bit rough GO STRAIGHT TO HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY" They say there is no such thing as bad publicity but they didn't last long after that............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13883 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Most of the guitar shops in town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I like the place in the Grainger Marker (not sure if it's still there) called 'The Cheap Tabs Shop'. I just like the name tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curry stained pilchard 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Anne Summers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyshinton 59 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Anne Summers... cheese shop in the grainger market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 HMV in the Oracle. Where the fuck would I buy CDs on impulse then??? Oh and the Starbucks. I need the odd banana caramel frappuchino every once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Waterstones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Michael J Parish, I've never got over it shutting tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Svens And I remember Callers on Northumberland Street, roughly where Superdrug is now wasnt it? and if I remember rightly they had a fishpond covered in glass that you walked over (used to scare me shitless!). *now Im getting old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toplass-101 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Fenwicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8897 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Fenwicks What is about Ann Summers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toplass-101 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Fenwicks What is about Ann Summers? I wouldnt miss that at all, long as they still do the parties so I can get the upgrades when they come out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8897 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Waterstones. I do like Waterstones, but just because they are the only book stores in most parts of England. What is this whole fixation on franchise chains anyway. Most of the are soulless and I wouldn't miss them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Bells Stores, conveniently yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 (edited) Bells Stores, conveniently yours. They only close when you're asleep. (Apart from when they've been vandalised / burnt down). Edited November 13, 2006 by Dr Kenneth Noisewater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Maughans in Whitley. I do quite a lot of DIY and decorating, and if I need summat in a hurry they are closer than having to tootle up to B&Q. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Bells Stores, conveniently yours. They only close when you're asleep. (Apart from when they've been vandalised / burnt down). Only in Redcar like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magma 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Sport's World (Was Sport's Soccer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17876 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Svens And I remember Callers on Northumberland Street, roughly where Superdrug is now wasnt it? and if I remember rightly they had a fishpond covered in glass that you walked over (used to scare me shitless!). *now Im getting old Sven's is still there is it not? Agree with Isegrim and Cath though. I don't know why English speaking countries have lost their independent shops to souless chains, but as far as chains do go Waterstone's is OK, especially the one near the Theatre Royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 (edited) Svens And I remember Callers on Northumberland Street, roughly where Superdrug is now wasnt it? and if I remember rightly they had a fishpond covered in glass that you walked over (used to scare me shitless!). *now Im getting old Sven's is still there is it not? Agree with Isegrim and Cath though. I don't know why English speaking countries have lost their independent shops to souless chains, but as far as chains do go Waterstone's is OK, especially the one near the Theatre Royal. I much prefer small local bookshops but they're very few and far between. When I lived in Manchester I sometimes used to go across to Holmfirth and they had the most fantastic old bookshop on about 4 levels. The further up the stairs you went the older the books were and it was almost dusty by the time you got to the top. I used to spend hours in there If I ever win the lottery I'm going to open a book/coffee shop where people can come and have coffee and read. Lots of comfy old sofa's and home made cakes Edited November 14, 2006 by catmag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9063 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 H&M or Travelling Man what can I say, I like cheap but "pseudo-trendy" clothes" and Comics not graphic novels, only twats refer to comics as "graphic novels" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Waterstones. I do like Waterstones, but just because they are the only book stores in most parts of England. What is this whole fixation on franchise chains anyway. Most of the are soulless and I wouldn't miss them at all. I think Waterstones is pretty average to be honest, just pushes stuff that is either popular or a 'classic'. If you want something a bit out of the ordinary I find Amazon (and their marketplace sellers) far better. I prefer small independent book shops although they are hard to find now. The book shop at The Baltic is good if you like art/design or photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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