The Vintage Market on Stokes Croft, which is overseen by the LoveBristol church and charity, will close its doors after eight years. The reason, LoveBristol says, is that "gentrification is sweeping the streets of Stokes Croft and there is no longer room for the community-led Vintage Market".
The eclectic collection of stalls has been loved by local students and antique hunters alike as they peruse the 'Aladdin's cave' of treasures on offer, befriending the independent stall holders - like 92-year-old jeweller, Keith, who offers a watch repair service at the market. In a statement announcing the closure, LoveBristol said: "It is with sadness that LoveBristol has to announce the closure of our current premises.
"Due to redevelopment by Portland Brown, it will close at the end of July. We are actively searching for a new home for the Vintage Market. This vibrant enterprise offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase local businesses and artists, as well as providing a cultural hotspot for both locals and tourists to the city.
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"If you know of premises in Bristol that you think would provide a suitable home for the Vintage Market, then please do get in touch. We are really keen to get the Vintage Market up and running in a new space as soon as possible and are excited about the opportunity to refresh the enterprise as we cultivate a new shop environment.
"We appreciate your patience as we search for this new shop front and prepare for business. Heartfelt thanks to all of our customers who have supported the Vintage Market throughout our eight years in Stokes Croft.
"It has been a true pleasure meeting so many wonderful people and we look forward to doing business with you in the future... wherever in Bristol that may be!"
As well as The Vintage Market LoveBristol, which is a church and charity based in Stokes Croft, seeks to support community development through a variety of social enterprises. These include Treasure, Happytat, Elemental Collective, Release Academy and Love Windows - all working alongside LoveBristol church to support vulnerable groups in the area.
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