From the Muskrat hellsite: a classic slice of #Glasgow that generations loved is gone - Tam Shepherds joke shop. Damn https://x.com/BeingScots/status/1855974161086394823
Tam Shepherds, a Glasgow institution since 1886, have closed their joke shop, believed to be the world's oldest, due to high costs and redevelopment in the area. The good news is their online shop remains open. I'm sure many of you have fond memories of visiting this wee place.
To me big multinational corporations are acting, wittingly or unwittingly, as a cartel with the aim to stifle small businesses. And policy always supports them (how much tax does Starbucks pay in comparison with the family run coffee shop next door?) Leaves everything dull and beige!
Support your local businesses!
"Is 'England's oldest joke shop' having last laugh in tough times?"
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Make your dungeon adventures more exciting by unleashing a set of these on the map when the party discovers a mimic! Watch those lovingly painted minis fly!
My new book’s out now! It’s my second about the iconic magic and joke firm Ellisdons. I’ve had some hand-stitched boxes made for them by a traditional box maker here in Sheffield.
Genuinely not sure if I’m aloud to post a plug on here, need to check that. So in the mean time, it’s rubbish don’t buy it. Here is where you shouldn’t buy it: tinyurl.com/eands2
#jokeshop #magicshop #ellisdons #magician #magichistory #magictrick #holborn #london
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