GO antique shopping in cambridge

Bargain hunters and those that know an antique or two when they see one will be delighted with the selection of shops available in Cambridge.

Books and Collectables Ltd [map] is a wonderful shop which boasts Cambridge’s largest selection of secondhand books. If you’re keen to find that first edition or “signed by the author” classic, you might just be in luck.

The range includes literature, film, biography, topography, politics, law, and books covering almost every other genre. There’s also a large list of magazines, sport and theatre programmes, newspapers, pamphlets, cigarette cards and stamps. Here you will also find an antique corner that deals in fine furniture, glass, porcelain and jewellery.

The Dales Brewery [map] at Gwydir Street might sound like the place to pick up some original ale, but it now hosts a variety of shops and businesses. Here you’ll be able to find Gwydir Street Antiques as well as Willroy Antiques. This is a great place to spend a few hours as there’s much to discover and uncover.

Fisher Hall [map] is situated next to the Red Cow pub and just around the corner from the Tourist Information Centre. Fisher Hall is a big indoor market offering a range of services including a regular book fair. Check the signs outside the hall to see what’s on offer on the day of your visit and you might be able to pick up a real bargain from the bric-a-brac stall or an unusual antique.

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