Which shops would you like to see in Burnley?

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:32 pm

IF the Council gave everyone a 12 months trial of NO Rates, which shops would you like to see open?

For starters (and lunchtimes), I'd like an Haffners Pie Shop

What would you like to see?

ClaretAL · Post by **ClaretAL** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:56 pm

A £1.50 shop just to try and break the chain of the 100 £1 shops!

Spike · Post by **Spike** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:57 pm

One where I can get my Aiscout uniform and toggle

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:04 pm

Nandos.

I dont rate it, just a lot of people I know drive many a mile for one and end up spending money in other towns, when really it would be better spent in our community , in our locally owned businesses and helping keep our community in jobs.

BenWickes · Post by **BenWickes** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:05 pm

Ann Summers Megastore. Partnered with BFC Club Shop. Could do their own range of Claret & Blue lingerie, fluffy handcuffs, Bene & Hot flavoured condoms.

Zom Zom · Post by **Zom Zom** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:11 pm

An alternative to charity shops, vaping shops and coffee sellers would be good.

giveusaB · Post by **giveusaB** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:17 pm

A football shop/cafe/bar where you go for a chat and buy & sell or swap football memorabilia.Also internet to have football tournaments and games like sensible soccer(showing my age now)

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:17 pm

A men’s clothing store. Not sportswear like JD.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:20 pm

karatekid wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:17 pm
A men’s clothing store. Not sportswear like JD.

Agree with this.

There isn’t much choice for men in Burnley

ClaretFelix · Post by **ClaretFelix** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:20 pm

Woolworths

giveusaB · Post by **giveusaB** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:23 pm

Waterstones

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:24 pm

A really good delicatessen something you don't really want or cannot buy on line as you need to taste and smell.

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:49 pm

Most on here would be delighted with a return to 1973

Terrier · Post by **Terrier** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:57 pm

I just hope they don't shut m&s, 1 in 3 to be shut countrywide.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:01 pm

giveusaB wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:23 pm
Waterstones

We will need to be quick from what I’ve heard. In some trouble.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:13 pm

karatekid wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:17 pm
A men’s clothing store. Not sportswear like JD.

Via Roma on St James street
Tessuti just opened too next to river Island
Both sell a wide range of designer mens clothing

If you dont do designer but want quality you have M&S, River Island and Next
Not sure if theres still a Burtons.

Then if your going ultra cheap there's even a Primark.

I'm not sure what more range there could be for such a small town.

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:14 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:01 pm
We will need to be quick from what I’ve heard. In some trouble.

They'll (Waterstones) soon be in trouble if they open in Burnley.
Unless they move big time into jizz mags and comics.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:14 pm

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:20 pm
Agree with this.

There isn’t much choice for men in Burnley

See above.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:23 pm

For a town like Burnley Tessuti is probably as good as it is going to get. There probably isn't the money to attract bigger and better.

The town could do with a good steak restaurant (one that actually serves proper steak) and a Whisky/ Bourbon bar would be nice

Jakubclaret · Post by **Jakubclaret** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:25 pm

A shop selling army & surplus gear & fishing gear, a upgraded Boyce's.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:25 pm

MACCA wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:14 pm
See above.

Yes there are those, but I'm definitely not a Tessuti kind of guy and I wouldn't class myself as into M&S demographic just yet

As for Next (in Burnley), my bedroom is larger than their Men's section, and Burtons has closed

claret2018 · Post by **claret2018** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:28 pm

Tesutti is a bit chav-tastic, plenty of other towns have great independent men’s clothes shops like Triads, END, Working Class Heroes.

brexit · Post by **brexit** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:13 pm

Living in the Past: A shop from the 60's where most of the posters on this board can relive the Glory Days.
it would have a non-functioning toilet with "The Orient Game" on the door
Pink space hoppers to relive the "Suicide Squad Experience"
And a ghost in the Attic for the "Bootham Crescent" experience (plus free KitKat)
lest we not forget we can't really it is rammed down our throats

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:34 pm

Harrods

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:39 pm

AlargeClaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:49 pm
Most on here would be delighted with a return to 1973

That's a fair point...where you got a made to measure suit...proper good food from the Market hall...quality fruit n veg from Shaws on Standish st.it were R8 Grand back then.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:40 pm

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:34 pm
Harrods

Lmao!

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:41 pm

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:25 pm
Yes there are those, but I'm definitely not a Tessuti kind of guy and I wouldn't class myself as into M&S demographic just yet

As for Next (in Burnley), my bedroom is larger than their Men's section, and Burtons has closed

So what shops do you buy your clothing from, and would like to see in the town?

I do buy a lot of things on line if the savings are quite large, but the shops mentioned above also offer most things I'd ever need.

Scotts have a small range if clothing, but I usually only get trainers from there, and JD has quite a good range of trainers.

I'm not sure what other shops would make a do or Pope would shop at with the demographic of the town and surrounding areas.

Ightenclaret · Post by **Ightenclaret** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:49 pm

Oobidoo

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:02 pm

Benns

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:05 pm

Is fit rite still going and selling kickers

Longside · Post by **Longside** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:14 pm

Riff Raff

Jimscho · Post by **Jimscho** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:18 pm

C&A,Rumbelows and Woolworths.

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:22 pm

Fosters

HahaYeah · Post by **HahaYeah** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:42 pm

Alien.

superdimitri · Post by **superdimitri** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:42 pm

Forget shops. We need a Mormon temple.

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:47 pm

BenWickes wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:05 pm
Ann Summers Megastore. Partnered with BFC Club Shop. Could do their own range of Claret & Blue lingerie, fluffy handcuffs, Bene & Hot flavoured condoms.

Bloody hell Ben, you trying to free up some seats in the Bob Lord Stand?
Just missing a Twixt for a full house.

Lord_Bob · Post by **Lord_Bob** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:58 pm

Burton's - some folk on here still need to carry out their promises about revealing themselves in that particular shop window.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:03 pm

MACCA wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:13 pm
Via Roma on St James street
Tessuti just opened too next to river Island
Both sell a wide range of designer mens clothing

If you dont do designer but want quality you have M&S, River Island and Next
Not sure if theres still a Burtons.

Then if your going ultra cheap there's even a Primark.

I'm not sure what more range there could be for such a small town.

To be fair that covers most needs and a few minutes along the M65 brings Boundary Mill into play.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:13 pm

tim_noone wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:39 pm
That's a fair point...where you got a made to measure suit...proper good food from the Market hall...quality fruit n veg from Shaws on Standish st.it were R8 Grand back then.

St James's Street was great back then, one stop was all you needed for Tonic Stapress, Tonic Suits, Abercrombie coats, Ben Shermans, Levi's, Wranglers and shirts with 'Penny Round' collars.

(Army & Navy Store on Parker Lane for Rockers)

What was the name of the clothes shop on the corner of Cow Lane opposite Howarth Gallery?

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:18 pm

Harrods & And a Pretty Green outlet

HuncoatClaret · Post by **HuncoatClaret** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:34 pm

St Anne's R. C charity shop, but hope the manager is a bit more pleasant than the one in Accy. He's a grumpy sod!

giveusaB · Post by **giveusaB** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:44 pm

“What was the name of the clothes shop on the corner of Cow Lane opposite Howarth art gallery?”
You’ve got me with that one.I used to buy my shirts & jeans there in the 70s.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:46 pm

giveusaB wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:44 pm
“What was the name of the clothes shop on the corner of Cow Lane opposite Howarth art gallery?”
You’ve got me with that one.I used to buy my shirts & jeans there in the 70s.

I knew the name before CV19 robbed a few brain cells. There was a Cecil Gee near as well but it wasn't that one

Terrier · Post by **Terrier** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:53 pm

Simon's

giveusaB · Post by **giveusaB** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:31 pm

That’s the one Terrier.Well remembered.

mikeS · Post by **mikeS** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:39 pm

A butchers. A greengrocers. A fish shop. A book shop. A decent market - like Cliteroe's open market today.

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:50 pm

Am old fashioned hardware shop that sells everything...yes even fork handles.
A high class greengrocers selling quality fresh produce.
A good fishmongers.
A decent bookshop.

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:51 pm

ps just seen your post Mike S...great minds think alike lol

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:53 pm

Roy Marlors was a pretty decent mens outfitters back in the day..

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:05 pm

JohnMac wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:13 pm
St James's Street was great back then, one stop was all you needed for Tonic Stapress, Tonic Suits, Abercrombie coats, Ben Shermans, Levi's, Wranglers and shirts with 'Penny Round' collars.

(Army & Navy Store on Parker Lane for Rockers)

What was the name of the clothes shop on the corner of Cow Lane opposite Howarth Gallery?

Dont recall the cow lane shop...got my prince o Wales suit made at Burtons. Didnt get my Crombie from the shop on st james st....I went for Quality

I bet you drank in the Broadswords an swiss Corner to.