Long time readers of this blog will know that I love going to Brigg. It's about nine miles from home and it's fully pedestrianised so once I have parked my car I can wander where I like on my trundle truck.
Thee are quite a few shops belonging to national chains like Tesco, B & M, and Boots but there are also independent shops.
Here's my butchers shop. Brigg still has four independent butchers which I find amazing. Newells sells local meat as well as cakes baked locally and a few vegetables.
Just along the road is Brian's Hardware which sells everything to do with hardware, DIY and gardening! I even bought my mobility scooter there and they maintain it for me.
Across the road is Jaylaur's Sewing Studio. It's been extended quite a bit since this photo was taken but it's as elastic as the Tardis! They sell fabric and haberdashery, run courses and are happy to give advice.
But it's The Rabbit Hole which is the most fascinating. Wouldn't you want to go into a shop with a name like that? It's the local independent bookshop.
Like most High Streets, Brigg is struggling but I for one appreciate the quality of the goods, the expertise freely offered and the sheer quirkiness of our independent shops.
And there are far more like this in Brigg.
How lovely to see these businesses still running
ReplyDeleteI think some struggle but there are people who are prepared to do their bit to make sure they can continue to trade
DeleteThere was a time when all towns were like that - so sad there are so few now.
ReplyDeleteLove the bookshop name
There are a lot of estate agents, charity shops and coffee shops now where once there were greengrocers, ironmongers and shoe shops.
DeleteWhat a pleasure to have so many independent shops in your local high street, you are truly lucky to live so close.
ReplyDeleteI think we need to look for them in every town and village.
DeleteJaylaus is fantastic now it is extended. They stock everything you could ever want for sewing and crafts.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant isn't it!
DeleteWonderful! Sadly Truro has lost too many of the old family businesses and we are left with chains.
ReplyDeleteBrigg has lost a lot and I want to support those which are left.
DeleteOhhh, such wonderful shops. I would really spend my time shopping those independent stores, especially the Rabbit Hole, and the fabric store.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
As Ilona says above, Jaylaur's is an absolute treasure trove. It's a dangerous place to visit.
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