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Antiques
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Write Ups from the
Metro.co.uk Web Directory
Mir Russki
www.russiansilver.co.uk. |
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| Russian
antique dealers - but you won't find any old space stations here. They
are specialists in fine silver and enamel objects from the time of
Imperial
Russia, based in Scotland. |
The Old Bear
Company
www.flair.co.uk |
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| Dealers
in antique bears and other stuffed cuddly toys from such companies as
Steiff,
Bing and Chad Valley. The Chesterfield, Derbyshire, company's catalogue
can be ordered on-line |
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Arts & Crafts |
Africa Warehouse
www.ishop.couk/ishop/62/ |
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| A
non-profit on-line shop selling genuine arts and crafts from Africa in
order to preserve and promote the culture of people living in remote
areas
of African countries. |
Card Inspirations
www.cardinspirations.co.uk |
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| Greetings-card
stitching kits- you stitch from design directly on to card- for sale
from
this firm in Tewin, Hertfordshire. |
Green Dragon
www.greendragon.co.uk |
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| UK
on-line craft store specialising in stained glass items from
lightshades
and ornaments to clocks and jewellery. They also undertake commissions. |
Ian GB
www.iangb.com |
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| The
work of G.Brennan, contempary sculptor and woodcarver to the British
Royal
household. His creations have included replicas of state crowns,busts
and
carvings of birds and wildlife. |
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BEAUTY
PRODUCTS |
Aroma Direct
www.aromagift.com |
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| Beauty and aromatherapy
specialists suggest luxurious and effective gifts as an alternative to
a bunch of flowers. |
Changestive.com
www.changeslive.com |
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| A refreshigly new
health and beauty website where you can keep up to date with the latest
in personal beauty. Changeslive.com has developed into a whole new
0n-line
experience which women can visit, 24 hours a day, for all their beauty
needs. Split into four synergised sections to include a beauty shop,
magazine,
community area and an interactive makeover, the site has been designed
especially for the contemporary, well-informed woman. |
Perfuma.com
www.perfuma.com |
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| Women's and men's
toiletories: you can buy online from Perfuma Ltd. authorised retailers
based in Croydon, South London |
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| CLOTHES |
Baby Planet
www.bbplanet.dircon.co.uk |
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| Mail-Order shop
in London NW10 selling tie-dyed clothes for tinies, from new-born to
age
six. See the catalogue here. |
Brora
www.brora.co.uk |
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| Suppliers of clothes
for men, women and children made from the finest Scottish cashmere.
They've
got a shop in Chelsea, West London. |
Denbigh Army
Surplus
www.outdoorsurplus.co.uk |
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| On-line shop for
the suppliers of military surplus clothing and mountaineering
equipment,
based in Denbigh, North Wales. |
Diesel Jeans
www.diesel.co.uk |
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| Where to buy the
latest Diesel fashions in the UK- after taking a look through one of
the
Web's trendier clothes shows. Enter the virtual foyer and wander among
beautiful graphics, with dance sounds in the disco room and films in
the
cinema. |
Easy Shop
www.easyshop.co.uk |
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| On-line shopping
for leggy things, perfumes, briefs, bras and chap's undies. London based |
IntoFashion.com
www.infofashion.com |
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| Infofashion.com
is a chic online boutique selliing up-to the minute designer
accessories
and clothing. For funky t-shirts, hairclips, classic cashmere pieces,
scarves,
beautiful Handbags and gifts for your favourite people.
Infofashion.com
is the site of your dreams. Free 48 hour delivery within the UK and a
minimal
charge for UPS shipping overseas. |
Paul Smith
www.paulsmith.co.uk |
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| Leading fashion
designer puts up a suitably-showy web site to advertise his creations
and
himself. |
World of
Speedo
www.speedo.com |
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| International swimwear
firm with a UK base in Nottingham. Buy online |
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ELECTRICALS |
21store.com
www.21store.com |
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| E-tailer specializing
in digital products from DVD's to integrated TVs. The firm sells well
known
brand names at competitive prices. |
Dixons Online
www.dixons.co.uk |
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| The High Street
electrical store's virtual shop offers the chance to browse around
fifferent
departments: TV and Video, photography, hi-fi,computers and so on - or
search for a specific item. To order on line you need to register. |
Value Direct
www.value-direct.co.uk |
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| There are more
than 5,000 household electrical goods to choose from in this catalogue
for the company who negotiate reduced prices direct from the
manufacturers.
Plus all the services of a high street store. Guarantees, free delivery
on the UK mainland etc. |
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| GIFTS |
Cybergems
Direct
www.cybergemsint.com |
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| Suppliers of jewellery
direct from the manufacturer in Radlett, Hertfordshire, list their
price
and products ( rings,earrings, bracelets,etc ). |
Hotbox.co.uk
www.hotbox.co.uk |
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| Gadget fever. Toys
for big boys and things that are designed to make life easier.
Everything
from an MP3 watch to a professional powerboat. |
Innovations
On Line
www.innovations.co.uk |
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| Those catalogues
that arrive inside your newspaper - the 3-in-one ioniser, battery
checker
and map light ... gentle epilator ... home-use blood pressure monitor
...
all on the internet now. |
Lockets.co.uk
www.lockets.co.uk |
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| Hand-crafted gold-alloy
lockets from Taylor & Whitlock lockets of Crowthorne, Berkshire. |
Oragin
www.oragin.co.uk |
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| UK mail order suppliers
of jewellry : earrings, pendants, lockets, bangles, bracelets and
chains. |
The Party
Store
www.thepartystore.co.uk |
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| The biggest brightest
and best party store
on the UK web is the claim here: 24 hours on-line ordering for hats,
masks,magic
wands, funny wigs, jokes, balloons, costumes.... they are based at
Stratford
On Avon, Warwickshire |
Sporting
Times
www.sportingtimes.co.uk |
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| Arundel firm selling
vintage luggage and sports goods from a bygone era. If what you want is
not in stock, they'll track it down for you, whether you're after a
bear
skin rug or an Austin Healey Sports Car. |
Star Names
www.starnames.co.uk |
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| The ultimate gift
for the one you love ... London Company offers you the chance to name a
star and have it recorded in the archives of the Cosmic Library where
it
will remain for eternity. |
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MOBILE
PHONES |
Phonecity
www.amazon.co.uk |
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| London Mobile Phone
re-sellers with details of the different operators and their charges |
Vouchernet
www.amazon.co.uk |
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| On-line mobile
phone store selling top-up vouchers and pre-pay phones on all the major
networks. |
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PROPERTY |
08004homes.com
www.08004homes.com |
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| The Uk's first
multi platform property website. accessible via PC, interactive digital
television and WAP mobile phones. there is a hoice online of more than
70,000 properties, a mortgages and finance search, daily news and
features,
house buying advice, neighbourhood guides and a comprehensive interiors
section. |
LondonHomeNet
www.londonhomenet.com |
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| Selling or letting
property ? Make sure you get noticed! What's the point of advertising
on
the net if the web site only offers you a tiny text box? Surely you
want
a bit more? Apart from saving you a small fortune in commission.
LondonHomesNet
also provides you with a full web page, high quality pictures, and a
property
information pack. |
Property
Broker
www.propertybroker.co.uk |
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| A complete service
for buying and selling property without estate agents. Buyers can
search
by price, location or property type. No pre-registration is required
for
access to details and photographs. Buyers can register for e-mail
updates
and personal details remain confidential. Sellers can advertise for a
modest
fee which includes free digital photography and a " For Sale " board.
There
is a freephone helpline 0808 100 22 23 |
Underoneroof.co.uk
www.underoneroof.co.uk |
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| If you are looking
to move home this stylish and friendly site should not be missed. Not
only
does it bring you reputable estate agents property, but its
services
section is packed full of useful contacts. You'll be delighted to
find everything you need from mortgages to builders at your fingertips-
all under one roof. |
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SPORTS
&
LEISURE |
American
Golf Discount
www.americangolf.co.uk |
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| A slick professional
site for a company claiming to be Europe's No.1 golf discount retailer.
American Golf Discount are based in Warrington, Cheshire, and offer a
massive
range of golf equipment and accessories ... at very competitive prices. |
JJB Sports
www.jjb.co.uk |
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| Site of one of
the leading sports retailers in the UK. Plenty of information about the
company, plus the virtual shop. |
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| WEDDINGS |
Confetti.co.uk
www.amazon.co.uk |
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| Vast compendium
of information and advice for everybody involved in your wedding. Not
just
the bride and groom. Find a place to get hitched, the ring,the dress,
the
photographer. There's a 150 piece check list of things to do, and an
on-line
gift and wedding shops |
Distinctive
Designs
www.amazon.co.uk |
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| Wedding invitations
and stationery from Andi Saunders, in Scotland, including tips on
planning
and etiquette. |
Web Wedding
www.amazon.co.uk |
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| Fun and seriously
useful free wedding site. Full of inspirational wedding themes and
ideas
with beautiful dresses, the finest honeymoons and weddings abroad. It
makes
essential planning easy. It has the UK's largest directory of over
10,000
ocal wedding suppliers with superb money saving offers, swap shop and
competitions.
There are great links to online stores- gifts,diamonds, wine - as well
as homestyle wedding chat for help and support, celebrity tips and
expert
advice... and not forgetting those wild hen and stag parties and
unforgettable honeymoons. |
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