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Shops and Hobbies in Fakenham, Norfolk*

Fakenham, Norfolk Clothes, Magazines, Art, Galleries, Hobbies

Clothes Shops, Shoe Shops, Fashion and Bargains

• oxfam
• Virtually none. Unless you are over 70 then go to Aldiss.
• No. Debenhams is not still there and hasn't been for at least 10 years. there are no decent clothes shops in Fakenham.
• none. occasionally you can find an old potato sack. the last clothes shop, pams boutique, closed in the seventies.
• If you are used to the Roman forget it. Car boot between Fakenham and Wells does some notable second hand bargains. I got a fab fake snakeskin jacket for three quid. bare in mind the retro scene if you are a Londoner!
• A number of smallish shops offering a moderate choice, however I am advised by the ladies that bras are expensive and they "can never find anything to wear". Also a fair smattering of Charity Shops which are always worth a look.

Arts, crafts and such (Anything from pukka art galleries to craft shops. Trendy and twee both welcome.)

• Check out the stunning Indonesian batiks on the auction site market every Thursday - next to pet stall. Also wonderful collection of costume & silver jewellery.
• Alladins cave at top of wells road. Tons of stuff.
• This town is a haven for antique collectors. Everyother shop is either a hairdressers, charity, or antique shop. Or cheap junk shop. Unfortunately, Jaks is no longer there.
• R&S Lane Bookbinding - Craft restoration on Bookmend@AOL.com
• ah hah! there's a pottery in broomfleet! technically not in gilberdyke of course, but there you go.
• Check out Sue Rivet antiques and the Wooden Horse craft shop, both have good selections in what they sell and are friendly.

Magazine and Comic Shops

• Several, moslty on or near Bridhe street. And not forgetting the famous Wells Road Post Office. It sells everything you could ever want, almost.
• You might find the current "Beano" in a newsagents.

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Last updated: 2007-03-08