'It's Donated' is an independent charity shop that is absolutely packed full of treasures and well worth a visit if you're in York. It's in 'The Groves' a residential area near St. John's Uni and the Hospital. I think it's closed on Wednesdays.
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It's Donated, Lowther Street, York, North Yorkshire YO31 7NB
01904 689689
I bought a book, a vintage piece of children's fabric and this Bodum Assam Tea Press, in great condition, £2...I'm so pleased as new ones cost £24.
So tonight I'll try my lovely Earl Grey Blue Flower tea from Camellia Sinensis www.camelliasteahouse.com which is a tea room and retail shop off Carnaby Street.
S is a very accomplished lace-maker, crocheter (is that a word?) and knitter. Here is one of two tea cosies she donated to my Macmillan raffle...
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| Tea cosy expertly knitted by friend S. which was a raffle prize at my Macmillan coffee morning - sadly I didn't win *sob* |
(Oooh and another couple of good charity shops in York are the RSPCA one in Gillygate and the Salvation Army one on the corner of Gillygate, opposite Lord Mayor's walk...)
Back soon hopefully, as life is a bit manic,
Take care x
I konw what you mean about 'glossy' charity shops... My favourite place is the Hospice Shop in Pershore. I was very tempted to buy a piece of beautiful Aynsley china at the weekend - for just £2! Jx
ReplyDeleteI wish there were more independent ones, the prices are, literally going through the roof! Ada :)
ReplyDeleteOh York; you will be for ever in my fondest memories!
ReplyDeleteIt's very lovely to meet you. I have come to you via Amanda's blog and the Yarn Fairy post!
Warm wishes from France,
Stephanie
HI Sally, you got some lovely finds there! The tea cosy was gorgeous, S is so clever isnt she and her crochet work is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLocal, independent charity shops are difinitely the best!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds!
Carly
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Love that tea cosy!!!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
When I first went to that one it had nothing anyone would want! Sounds like it's come up in the world. It's in the heart of a very poor area so I like to take my donations there. And if they're closed you can leave them with the bookmakers next door.
ReplyDeleteHi Sally, ooh thank you for sharing the shop secrets, I know 2 of them but not the Donated one, lovely finds you got.
ReplyDeleteWonder if you got to Sunday Nest, not sure how much they will sell my kits for. Also, hope your Spoonflower comes soon.
Sally x
Thank you for the link to "Its Donated", hadn't seen that one before but always call in the two Gillygate ones when visiting York.
ReplyDeleteYes, the independent are often more realistically priced as are our local branches of the Salvation Army and Save The Children (which has had a mini makeover but they haven't quite ruined it!)
Lovely finds and the tea cosy prize is beautiful, hope the winner loved it.
Carol xx