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About us
Congratulations! You've found one of the largest, daily changing stocks of collectable tins and advertising memorabilia in the world. And we're committed to providing a top class service to you. What could be better?
"I would just like to say a big thank you and let you know your service is great and second to none. My cookbook was delivered so fast unlike so many other companies. So now my grandchildren can get their sleeves rolled up and get stuck in. Once again a big thank you." V Miller (4 October 2004)
People from all over the world use this website to find unique gifts for friends, work colleagues and family. But that's not all. Professionals in sales, advertising and marketing seek out brands they once promoted or memorabilia from their current employer. Museum curators discover the perfect item to complete their collection. School teachers find materials for projects and productions. Theatre and television buyers pounce enthusiastically on our stock. Interior designers find design inspiration and love our centrepiece items. Even carers in the NHS and care homes find our items inspire reminiscence groups for older people.
Many re-live their childhood on this site .. remember Rupert the bear? Forget trendy new gizmos. This is the real thing.
Of course, collectors of advertising memorabilia and of company or branded items think The Tin Shop is heaven-sent.
"I just wanted to say thanks - really impressed and will definitely purchase from you in the future." Sue (27 May 2004)
We don't just sell tins, we also have a huge range of toys, ephemera, posters, catalogues, point-of-sale displays, labels, even product samples and dressmaking patterns. If you don't find what you're looking for, contact us. For a unique nostalgic gift we can't be beaten.
For brand collectors, we almost always have stock of Oxo, Mackintosh, Rowntrees, Huntley & Palmer, Dunlop, Bero, Woodbine, Boots the Chemist, Thornes, Burdalls, Homepride, Brooke Bond, Liptons, CWS, and Mazawattee.
You don't even have to visit our site to discover new and exciting items, simply register with us and we'll email you each time we get a new item that matches your keywords. It's that simple.
"I am a small collector and have just visited your web site for the first time. You have a wonderful store. Don't know when I've enjoyed looking at so many great items. Kind of like a Christmas catalog. A great format and lots of information. Thanks for the trip to yesterday." Phyllis (1 June 2004)
No wonder we've traded successfully since 1995 (and on the Internet since 1999). If you'd like to see some of our items on display, take a break in the North Yorkshire seaside resort of Scarborough, UK and visit our shop while you're here (do call if you're coming a long way as we sometimes close the shop in order to attend an exhibition, and note our normal opening days).
Contact details:
We are: |
Rex Rixon and Lisa Silver |
Postal address: |
The Tin Shop Market Vaults Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1EU |
Shop opening hours: |
Monday to Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 |
Tel: |
07931 325324 (Lisa's mobile) 07977 587011 (Rex's mobile) 01723 366667 (shop) |
Email: |
lisa@tinshop.co.uk, or rex@tinshop.co.uk website problems to: john@johnallsopp.co.uk |
How to find us
Scarborough is halfway up the UK on the East coast, above Hull and below Newcastle Upon Tyne. The East coast train line is particularly efficient if you're coming up from London or down from Edinburgh (change at York) (train timetable and tickets).
If you are driving you can get a route map by entering Scarborough into the destination box of this route planner from the AA.
Once you're in Scarborough, we are in the market vaults (underneath the market), which is just beside Eastborough and downhill from Argos. Eastborough is the main shopping street that starts as Westborough at the railway station and heads downhill to the harbour. This main street also has all the major banks (just in case you should wish to spend lots of money with us :-) ).
Now you know all about us, why not register and let us know what you collect, or what you like. We'll match the words you use with the items we list and automatically email you when something arrives that you'll like. You can easily turn the system off again if you wish, so click here and talk to us.