July 8, 200818 yr Some of you know that I'm going to England tomorrow =) and I need advice from those who live in mentioned cities. So, I was thinking of buying some CDs and stuff (if they aren't too expensive, of course) but I don't know where. Any used CDs shop somewhere near? :uhoh:
July 8, 200818 yr Liverpool: Zavvi has a huge sale on at the moment so you might get some really good cheap CDs and DVDs - I got the 2-Disc Prisoner of Azkaban DVD for £5 the other day :D Probe Records is a really good independent music shop, you will find some nice stuff in there: http://www.probe-records.com/ Hairy Records on Bold Street is another good one. Oxfam on Bold Street, they sell some good CDs at ridiculous prices. HMV of course, I think that is now in the L1 shopping centre, not too sure. Quiggins (now called Grand Central I think) - it's full of quirky, cool, 'alternative', interesting shops and a nice little record store too (downstairs). Quiggins is where the scene kids hang out, bless them.
July 8, 200818 yr Author Yay Chris, thank you very much! :) I'll check them out when I'll be there :nice:
July 8, 200818 yr In Manchester, King Bee records (in Chorlton) on 10 mins form City in a car is the best record shop. Also a good selection on Oldham St in the City. Have a good trip!
July 8, 200818 yr No problem Nina! Where are you from by the way - how long will you be staying in England for? Also, I guess you'll have your camera with you - make sure you take some pics of the Superlambananas in Liverpool!
July 8, 200818 yr Author Thanks, Mudbug! I'll check it out! Chris - I'm from Slovenia and my friend and I decided to explore England a bit :D I'm going there tomorrow and will stay until 21st July (I'll spend 2 or 3 nights in Liverpool from where I fly back home). :dance: I'm not sure yet where we'll be the last night since we have to check in at 6 or 7 am. I hope hostel people will be so nice and let us have our backpacks there. Isn't a festival going on these days in Liverpool (I got that information from Lonely Planet)? And what is this Superlambananas?
July 8, 200818 yr It's Beatles Day this Thursday actually - there is going to be a parade and loads of other cool stuff. L'pool is Capital of Culture this year so there should be something fun to do while you here. There are 120 superlambananas in total - although 1 is in London for some reason, and 1 is on top of a mountain in Wales. They are basically statues/models of a lamb with a banana coming out of its rear end - sound horrible, but they look rather cool. The Super Lamb Banana was the original work of Japanese-based artist Taro Chiezo. The unusual artwork was created to warn of the dangers of genetically modified food, whilst being appropriate to the city of Liverpool due to the port's rich history in the trade of lambs and the import of bananas. http://www.superlambbanana.com/home.php?/home http://www.gosuperlambananas.co.uk/
July 9, 200818 yr Did you see the LFC one? I thought that one was quite funny! There's not much else to say about Liverpool. [i will let you know I'm promise. It's just that I haven't got a clue what I'm going to be doing myself.] As for Manchester, you'll find HMV and some other music store [probably Zavi] in the Arndale Centre.
July 9, 200818 yr In Manchester there is a fantastic shop called Clampdown records... its next to a sex shop. Its in the city center.... its on a Street called Lena Street... they have CD´s of rare concerts on there..coldplay, oasis... many more ...I reckon you could down load however the stuff they have mainly has come direct from the people that have done the gig. They have rare shirts... all sorts. In such a small place you can get lost ... It should be easy to find, if you put "Clampdown Records Manchester" on google maps it shows you were it is.. You also have to go to "Gregs..". its pie shop and have a Meat and Pataoe paste for me please.... or if your a vegi a chesse and onion one... hmmm they are very nice its just around the corner from the shop I mentioned.. Another place in Manchester I would highly recomend is some of the shops on Oldham Street, but try and stay away from Vinyl Exchange, you are most likley to get better deal in HMV. Head to a place called Afleks Palace its a wonderful place as well... on the same street. For music Manchester is a fantastic place to shop... a lot of it been made there. !! end off Good Luck... please have a fantastic time if you go to Manchester... its wonderful and cool !!! :dance:
July 10, 200818 yr You also have to go to "Gregs..". its pie shop and have a Meat and Pataoe paste for me please.... or if your a vegi a chesse and onion one... hmmm they are very nice its just around the corner from the shop I mentioned.. I think she should try their vegetable pasty, it is the best by far.
July 10, 200818 yr Manchester. When I used to work on Deansgate, lots of people used The Polar Bear 123 Deansgate, Manchester. Tel: 0161-834 1230. but I can't remember if they were new or second-hand.
July 10, 200818 yr I think she should try their vegetable pasty, it is the best by far. nooooooooooooooo Gregg's veggie sausage rolls beat all the pasties hands down :P
July 10, 200818 yr Oxfam on Bold Street, they sell some good CDs at ridiculous prices. Some oxfams are like that, but the worst I have found on my travels is the British Heart Foundation Shop in Andover, £2 for singles, £3/£4 for albums (compared to another shop 5 minutes away where all cds are 30p). *wishes Andover would get a HMV or Zavvi*
July 10, 200818 yr Author Hiya! Today i've been to HMV, Zavvi and this bookshop which starts on B and end with S (a momentarz lapsus, i can't recall its name) and i think the best deals are in HMV - 2 CDs for 10 quid. Will see how things go in Manchster - i'll buy some stuff there IF i hav any money left. :D It's soooo expensive! BUT I met some kind people. Well, everyone's extremely kind :nice: If you want zou can check my blog ... the link is in my signature. i'm just updating it. :)
July 10, 200818 yr It's Beatles Day this Thursday actually - there is going to be a parade and loads of other cool stuff. Was it? I didn't know that.
July 12, 200818 yr Author Borders?Yup! Gaaaahhh I can't believe how the people here can jump around in tees when it's less than 20 degrees celsius. :shocked: That's over my head!
July 12, 200818 yr I am pleased your are having a good time.. in the UK.. ! Find your comments about people going out with hardly nothing on when its cold... its typical !
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