Avalon Antiques

I was enamoured with this antiques shop the moment I walked in. I’m sceptical of any shop selling «antiques», as I’m a firm believer that most of these so-​called treasures are just overpriced junk.
But I think this one is different. Avalon offers a wide selection of interesting items, from Georgian furniture to unique jewellery. They also carry a range of porcelain and glass figures, as well as books, stamps, pictures and toys. I’m a bit of a history buff, so I really enjoyed browsing the extensive ranges of military medals, which would make a nice gift for my WWII-​obsessed Dad.
I’m quite picky with jewellery — I hardly wear any, ever. My fingers are like sausages, so it’s difficult to find rings that are both big and beautiful. I was astonished when I slipped on an amazing Art Deco silver ring to find it actually fit my massive middle finger perfectly. Priced at a reasonable £35, this ring was coming home with me.
I met one-​half of the husband and wife team who run this shop, and he is absolutely lovely, chatty and helpful, suggesting I leave my bags at the front so it’s easier to manœuvre around the shop.
Definitely coming back here as the antiques are remarkable and the prices are reasonable!