Shopping & markets
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Antiques and vintage shopping in York
Where to find antiques centres, vintage clothing and second-hand bookshops in York, and what to know before buying anything genuinely old.
Shopping at York's Christmas market, St Nicholas Fair
What to actually buy at St Nicholas Fair, York's Christmas market, plus honest advice on crowds, timing and prices from mid-November to 21 December.
Shopping the Shambles and York's independent shops
Where to shop on the Shambles beyond the Harry Potter stores, and which nearby streets hold York's genuine independent shop scene.
York's markets: Shambles Market, farmers' markets and more
What's actually at Shambles Market, how York's market history connects to it, and where to find farmers' markets and seasonal stalls in the city.