Stamp stores in the UK?

[Gladys Beth ann]

I'm going to be in the UK late August/early September for business. I'm going to be in Southampton for a couple days, then up to the Leeds/Harrogate/York area. Are there any LSS or arts/craft stores nearby to Southampton or Leeds/Harrogate/York?

[RiverIsis]

Shop wise - this is a chain but they do have lovely cardstock and handmade papers as well stamps (paper sizes are different to the US so keep that in mind) - and have a store in York http://papermilldirect.co.uk/

Unit 134 York Designer Outlet
St Nicholas Avenue
Fulford
York
YO19 4TA

I think there was also an owner run shop in York at one time but the name escapes me at the moment. Hopefully some England dwellers will see your post.

[Angelnorth]

If you're looking for something a little bit different then Art From the Heart might suit you. They have a Harrogate address although they're not in the centre of town - you'll find opening hours, directions, details of workshops etc on their web site: Art from the Heart. They stock the likes of the UK company Crafty Individuals and also have their own "Blonde Moments" range of papers and paints etc so you'll probably see things you wouldn't get easily in the US as well as seeing the more familiar things from the likes of Tim Holtz, Claudine Hellmuth etc.

Make Your Mark is the only stamp store I can think of in York.

I don't know the Southampton area at all, I'm afraid.

Have fun on your trip!

[Angelnorth]

I just saw an ad for a show - it might be later than your trip but I thought I'd mention it, just in case! The Great Northern Papercrafts Extravaganza is at the Yorkshire Showground (Harrogate) on the weekend of Sept 12th-13th. Details here if it might be of interest!