INDE' shops reflect the series 'Turn Back Time'

BBC's Turn Back Time 2010

Turn Back Time featured a record shop in the BBC One 1970's series but who would have thought in 2013 we would get our own record shop. Cloud 7 in Town Street has a section dedicated to original records from retro labels to new editions.

Shepton Mallet is 'turning back time' with new inde shops. Following the series we have a new selection of independents from nostalgic, vintage, antique, craft, sewing shops and now a record shop. Will we get a butcher, baker and candlestick maker?

There has been renewed interest in shop premises this month, viewings are taking place!

Website for Cloud 7 record shop www.winylowo.com

P.s In the shop in Town Street they also have a selection of art, craft and vintage items

Tuesday 18th June ! Repeat Turn Back Time

SERIES 1 - 2. THE EDWARDIAN ERA

2/6. The traders are propelled headlong into the golden age of commerce, re-creating an Edwardian era shopping district in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The butcher, baker, grocer and ironmonger are joined by a dressmaker, and with customer service firmly at the top of the agenda, Gregg Wallace must make sure the participants stick to the rules, regulations and technology of the day.

CAST AND CREW

Cast

Presenter

Gregg Wallace

Crew

Executive Producer

Leanne Klein

Series Producer

Cate Hall

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TURN BACK TIME repeat

The picture above was the Butchers, now its No21 Vintage Interiors at 12, Market Place

For those who missed the BBC1 Turn Back Time TV series, 
filmed in Shepton Mallet  it was repeated on ‘Yesterday’ 

Niki from Nostalgia at No1 saw the Victorian episode  last night.....thanks for letting us know!

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Shops Available - Turn Back Time

Shepton Mallet town is changing, niche independents who offer a unique choice of hand-crafted, art, fashion, vintage, interiors and antiques are beginning to transform the town. Slowly but surely we are seeing positive signs. Enthusiasm is brewing....we just need a bit of sunshine to kick start 2013

In my view, the priority for the town is to attract more businesses to lease the available shops. I cannot believe there are two prime locations in the Market Place.

Two shops available to let -  the right shop was featured in Turn Back time

Do you remember how the shop above looked during the filming of Turn Back Time
....here are some of the wonderful memories

The Victorian Shop

The food spilled into the square on Market day outside the Sergisons shop 

Shop Display cabinets made everything look desirable 

Vegetables looked so much more appealing on natural sack cloth and eggs laid 

on straw...simple effective merchandising

The Edwardian store

Style became a little more sophisticated, simple and symmetrical

Displays Artistic 

The town was vibrant during the filming and I don't see why we can't get a little bit of it back. 

I am on a mission to find businesses. Firstly, has anyone ideas for the type of shop that would work in the Market Place? Please forward your ideas to info@no21.co.uk and I will spread the word.

There is a group called SMS (Shepton Mallet Shops) looking at exciting events for the town
 info contact; anna@annaperra.com


P.s My next SHOP WATCH  ....Penny's Sweet Shop  (success stories)

Bx

12 Market Place during the Filming of Turn Back Time

Take a look back at 12, Market Place Shepton Mallet during the filming of Turn Back time and remember the wonderful spirit and energy the filming created in the town. 12, Market Place was the Butchers until the 1960's when it became a hardware store and finally a corner shop in the 1970's. In real time it has been Pickwick's Cafe which closed several years ago and has remained empty.

 12, Market Place - Victorian

 12, Market Place - Victorian

 12, Market Place - Edwardian

 12, Market Place - Edwardian

 12, Market Place - 1930s 

 12, Market Place - 1940s wartime

 12, Market Place - 1950s / 60s

12, Market Place - 1970s

 12, Market Place after the filming - 2010 to date

In 2013 it will become home to No21 Vintage & Interiors, a second outlet to accompany their presence in the new Home-ware showroom at Kilver Court. The doors to 12 Market Place will be open this Saturday and the shop should be fully up and running by Easter Friday. There will be Vintage clothing, Accessories and Interiors.

P.s No21 Interiors shop at 21 Town Street will not be empty, news about the new owners will follow!

NEWS update 'Turn Back Time' features in Australia

Niki from Nostalgia  at No1 has received a comment on her blog  'For your Aussie friends, 'Turn Back Time; The High Street' is on tonight ABC 8.30pm.' .......Shepton Mallet reaches Australia.

TV Tonight.com

Airdate: Turn Back Time: The High Street

• By David Knox on March 8, 2011

On Thursday night ABC1 features a BBC social experiment in which families are placed “back in time” to see if they can run viable businesses in the late 1800s.
Whilst television has previously placed families into colonial and Victorian eras for television cameras, this time the emphasis is on reviving a retail strip, a dying “High Street” town square in regional UK. Think butcher, baker and candlestick maker -literally.
And the families all have retail experience in their chosen field. But can they make it work with the most basic essentials?

In many countries, shopping is a favourite pastime, no matter how the economy is.
While the Internet, malls and superstores provide us with everything we need, there’s a nostalgia for the days when everyone knew the corner grocer or the friendly butcher in town.
Now, this inventive UK reality series transports viewers back to the late 19th century as five modern shopkeepers and their families set up shop and conduct their lives exactly as merchants did in six earlier eras, to experience what life for the average shopper used to be like. Before the fast food, pre packed, preservative-heavy Pandora’s Box of a shopping experience we have today.
This opening episode features the 1870s, when the high street was born, and by the end of the series we have moved on to the 1970s, a hundred years later. It’s part social commentary and part reality TV show. All of the shop keepers take things very seriously and have their own ‘Chamber of Commerce’ (led by Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace, successful baker Tom Herbert and historian Juliet Gardiner) to ensure that the protocols of the day are correctly followed.
The families also had to live and dress like the families of the eras involved, and in total there are seven different shops involved; The Butchers, The Bakers, The Ironmongers, The Chemist, The Dress Maker, The Record Shop and The Convenience Store Owners. How will they all cope, and will they actually make a profit?

Turn Back Time: The High Street airs 8:30pm Thursday on ABC1.

Thank you for the info' Niki
No21x

BBC1 Turn Back Time 'Lessons'

Marketing Week

Learning the lessons of the high street through the ages

Quote; Greg Wallis, from Master Chef, finds that the businesses that did succeed throughout the process are those that used marketing to increase trade, however modest. Those that created a buzz around their high street shop, were those that did better than the others.

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 | By Rosie Baker

For the past few weeks, I’ve been tuning in to the BBC’s Turn Back Time - The High Street. It’s a fascinating insight into the changing face of retailing over the past 100 years, but also a stark reminder that the high street is facing some of the same challenges now as it has done for the last century.
The six-part programme follows the shopkeepers in the town of Shepton Mallet in Somerset through the ages. The aim of the “living history experiment” is to uncover the history of the high street and how we got to where we are today.There’s also some stark messages about how important marketing is to the success of any retail business.

It’s fascinating to watch Shepton Mallet develop and the shopkeepers react and reinvent themselves to keep up with the changing demands of the consumer.
The programme starts out with the Grocers, the Butchers, the Bakers, an ironmonger and a dressmaker. Throughout the ages, we watch as they are overtaken by a supermarket, a convenience store and a record shop.
It’s sad to watch the demise of traditional stores in the 60s and 70s as they are replaced by their modern counterparts and the impact this has on society, but the same is still going on today as high street stores lay empty, unable to compete with the supermarket giants.
Not only do towns lose the small business and skilled tradesmen on their high street, but they lose the sense of community as friendly shopkeepers on first name terms with their shoppers are replaced by faceless organisations and disconnected communities.
What becomes clear though, from the shopkeepers observations and their customers, is that supermarkets are not necessarily the bad guys.
The people of Shepton Mallet are sad to see the butcher and the baker struggle to survive and tears are shed as they close down, but they are the ones choosing the convenience and cheap prices of the supermarket over the quality products and personal service offered at smaller stores.
The high street couldn’t survive in the 60s without the support of consumers, and it can’t now.
In the concluding episode last night, (8 November) Greg Wallis, otherwise known as the shouty celebrity chef from Master Chef, finds that the businesses that did succeed throughout the process are those that used marketing to increase trade, however modest.Those that created a buzz around their high street shop, were those that did better than the others.
If ever it was true that we could learn lessons from the past it’s now and I would recommend anyone in retail to take a look at the series and I guarantee you’ll take something useful away about how to talk to consumers.

No21x 

BBC Turn Back Time - Window dressing

Ray and Maria Pett have finished their last window display for No 4 High Street (near Market Place) to represent the series of Turn Back Time. For six episodes they dressed the window to reflect the appropriate era with a wonderful display of costume, furniture and props . A big thank you to Ray and Maria (featured in the series) for generously devoting their time to promote the town and to the owners of the shop Pat & Tina Bridgeman

Our 'Market Cross birdie' has informed us that No4 High Street is now being negotiated for lease! One more to add to the list!
We will keep you posted

No21x

BBC1 Turn Back Time - Final Episode 1970's

1970s 

Next on: Tuesday, 21:00 on BBC One

Synopsis  

In this episode, it's the end of the journey for the shopkeepers and their customers as they move into the 1970s. There are two new arrivals, the Sandher family take over the general store and David Lashmar has the challenge of selling vinyl to 21st century shoppers from his 1970s record shop. A '70s boutique keeps customers abreast of fashion fads and townsfolk are soon decked out in glam rock, lounge wear and punk. Amidst the explosion of popular culture the supermarket reminds everyone of the part the 1970s played in our quest for cheap food and convenient shopping. At the cornershop the Sandher kids find out just how hard their dad worked when his family left India to set up shop in Britain and they are shocked to hear his memories of the 1970s. The record shop treats the town to a Eurovision winning band performance and all the traders prepare for a Silver Jubilee street party. The town has experienced one hundred years of high street history, but will power cuts, the 1970s shopping experience and the Great British weather dampen the community spirit that has built up over the years?

 

The Local Shop

The popularity of the traditional local shop or "corner shop" started to dwindle in the 1970s due to the introduction of the supermarket. Many local stores now double as post offices.

No21x

BBC Turn Back Time 'The High Street' 1960's

*DVD 'Turn Back Time 'The High Street' orders on Amazon

 

1960s Next on:Tuesday, 21:00 on BBC One

In this episode the shopkeepers move into the swinging sixties, and big changes hit the high street. Every shop has transformed completely - 1960s mass production of meat, bread and clothing means the bakers find themselves running a milk bar, the butcher sells hardware and the dressmaker is now running a hair salon. The grocers has become self-service, bringing a more modern shopping experience to customers. The bakers have to produce milkshakes and burgers, while the dressmaker turns her hand to bouffants and beehives. The butcher finds himself in direct competition with the grocer.

Photograph No21

As the shopkeepers struggle with the changes in their trades, the town sees first-hand why Britain turned its back on traditional shops and embraced the supermarket. At the end of the week, history dictates that, for some, it is time to leave, and customers realise just what they're losing.

Article by BBC 
 No21x

BBC 'Turn Back Time' - shopping 'The High Street'

Ticking off that Christmas list - can it be done in Shepton Mallet alone?

By  Ed_2010 | Monday, November 22, 2010, 17:36

www.sheptonmalletpeople   

I have decided to place myself a challenge;  Can I get my whole family something they would really like, shopping entirely in Shepton Mallet?
 

Can you buy all your gifts in Shepton Mallet this year?

I make no secret of my contempt of shopping when the stores get busy and the people get rude.  As a result, I have generally drifted towards online shopping in the past few years, especially at Christmas when a siege mentality overcomes so many shoppers, who choose exactly when and how they will display any kind of Christmas spirit!  However, this year, I have decided to plan my shopping and to try and recapture some of the atmosphere that you simply can’t get from ‘hassle free mouse clicks’.
So what types of gift are you looking for?
Fed up of getting socks and aftershave you’ll never use (or worse, a comedy tie)?  Then set an example to your loved ones by thinking a little more creatively about their Christmas presents.  You will disappointed if you think I am about to do a top 3 filling stations with shops open late on Christmas eve!
Presents:
At the Townsend Retail Park we have Argos,  Boots, and, love them or hate them, Tesco.  All three offer main and own brand goods, and are a true resource, however, in terms of ‘class’, if every single gift you give has ‘Especially Selected for Tesco’s’ written on, you are just one step down from the last minute filling station dash, in the imagination stakes!
Across the road we have Aldi which, because of it’s often unfathomable stock range, might have something quite surprising.  For example, for around £5 (£20 less than you would expect) I managed to add a laptop ‘skin’ to a birthday present earlier this year, and it has been used daily ever since.
If you haven’t called in lately, it is worth going into Haskins Retail Centre.  The range of things on offer there now extends way beyond furniture, and includes clothing, toys and even holidays!  It offers a diverse range of goods and has it’s own parking so should be high on anyones list.
MJ Sports might provide some inspiration, as might a trip further down the town to places like Dredge and Male or to Martins the newsagent.
If you have a loved one who will only be pleased with something utterly unusual then Number Twenty One is certainly worth a visit (it is worth a visit, full stop).
Kilver Court always has things I would consider as great gifts (as a foodie) but they also have the ‘Feastival Speciality Market’ which, having heard feedback from the last one, is a ‘must go to’ event.
Alternatives to presents:
When you are stressing over gifts and ‘things they would like’, take a moment to consider the alternatives.  Look back to our “Recovering from Summer...” article and remember - you don’t have to buy these treats yourself, you can always give them to a loved one.
For children and parents (especially new ones) I recommend The Keepsake Co. Here you will definitely find something really quite unique including activities and mementos...keepsakes, if you like!  If you have been in then you will appreciate that I am not skating around the issue - a few words in an article like this simply cannot do them justice.
Another option worth considering is a photo session.  The Keepsake Co do photo sessions and picture based memorabilia, but for something slightly different, why not consider Merille Jane Photography?
These days with cameras with large amounts of storage, and camera phones, we often take lots of pictures, but print out very few.  In a survey recently, digital photo frames came top in a list of ‘gadgets noone wanted’ however, a tastefully framed picture can be a moving and enduring gift.  Great Ostry Picture Framing should be able to oblige with the framing, while Capita’s Copy Shop (near Mendip District Council’s offices) will do a grand job of the printing at a pocket friendly price.
Finally, the power of flowers to make someone feel special shouldn’t be underestimated even in this days and age (not just if you get back later than planned from the office party!) and Forget Me Not always comes with my recommendation.

Conclusion:
I have every confidence that all of my family should be quite happy with their Shepton-purchased gifts and treats.  Looking to buy all I decide to give locally, rather than being some kind of impediment, has caused me to put more thought into the gifts - certainly more than just going ‘click click click’ with a mouse!  I have a feeling that when accompanied by the forthcoming shopping events, and lightly garnished with a glass of mulled wine and a few roasted chestnuts, doing my Christmas shopping in Shepton Mallet will once again become something of a tradition for me.
There’s more...
Don’t forget to keen an eye on our events calendar for Christmas shopping events (especially the lantern procession) and as ever, if there is an Aladin’s cave of gifts, or an angle that hasn’t been taken, feel free to contribute.  Also, don’t forget to review the businesses you use - they will help your fellow townsfolk as well as people from outside to choose where they shop, and hopefully send them away with the right impression of our Town.

Thank you Ed for mentioning No21x

BBC1 Turn Back Time 'The High Street' Tonight

World War Two  

Tonight, 21:00 on BBC One

Photograph No21

 No21x

 

BBC 'Turn Back Time' - Finale Event-Shepton Mallet

BBC One -Turn Back Time - World War Two

Next on: World War Two

Next Tuesday, 21:00 on BBC One

Synopsis

A group of modern shopkeepers and their families are on the journey of a lifetime - they're taking over empty shops in a neglected market square in Shepton Mallet to see if they can turn back time for the British High Street. They'll live and trade through six key eras of history, and in this episode the shopkeepers and their customers are plunged into World War Two.
For the first time profit isn't everything, as the shopkeepers find themselves dealing with rationing, promoting make do and mend, and trying to persuade an entire town to pull together as it would have done sixty years ago.
The grocer family struggle with wartime rules and regulations, and customers have to decide whether to stick to rations or to buy from the black market. The bakers feed the town from their British restaurant, while the butcher promotes mutton to modern shoppers. The dressmaker and the blacksmith convince the town of the benefits of 1940s style recycling.
But shortages, an air raid and hungry customers all take their toll; will they keep the town onside in the run up to the VE day celebrations at the end of the week?

Photo: Gas mask

Every British person was issued with a gas mask in case of a poison gas attack; everyone had to carry these masks with them at all times.

Photo: Chicken little

The bakers find time to tend to their chickens.

Photo: Ration Nation

The rationing of clothing in Britain during the war meant many people had to be creative with what they had - patches were sown onto the elbows of jackets and jumpers, which then became quite a fashionable look.
Article by; www.bbc.co.uk/programmes

No21x

BBC - BBC One Programmes -Turn Back Time - The High Street- 16th November

Next on: 1930s

Tuesday, 21:00 on BBC One

Synopsis

A group of modern shopkeepers and their families are on the journey of a lifetime - they're taking over empty shops in a neglected market square in Shepton Mallet to see if they can turn back time for the British High Street. They'll live and trade through six key eras of history and in this episode they move into to the 1930s.
Life should be sweeter this week, as government regulations reduce working hours and cheap sugar means lots of sweets, confectionery and cake. Nostalgia boosts sales for the grocers, who have masses of 1930s recognisable brands, the dressmaker has to sell thirties glamour to the town, and the butcher has good old British beef.
The Edwardian bazaar is now a toy shop, reflecting the shopkeepers' target customers - children. But it is far from plain sailing; the Bakers find themselves running a cake shop, but cakes aren't their forte. Rivalry builds between the grocers and the butchers, under minding the community spirit of the high street.
The shopkeepers spend a week selling the 1930s to the town, but they have to pull out all the stops for Empire day - can they persuade a whole new generation of the joys of the traditional high street?

BBC TV blog

 Producer Tom St John Gray on his job in making The High Street as realistic as possible: "Finding authentic prices in old money for each item was a real challenge."
Read Tom St John Gray's post on the BBC TV blog

Photo: Great Depression

By the end of 1930, the number of unemployed people in Britain had risen from 1 million to 2.5 million. One of the reasons for this was because of the New York Stock Market Crash in October 1929, which in turn affected world trade. The Great Depression meant that toys were a luxury many couldn't afford in the early 1930s.

Credits

Series Producer

Cate Hall

Executive Producer

Leanne Klein   No21x

Turn Back Time wins the top spot for BBC One

Edwardian episode 2 

The second episode of BBC One's Turn Back Time - The High Street banked the peak ratings for the second week running.

BBC One's new 9pm show pulled in a high of more than 5.3 million viewers and a 22.5% average audience share during the all-important peak-hour, despite competition from ITV1's film premiere of Ocean's Thirteen.

Article by Liz Jaques

Next 'Turn Back Time'

Tuesday 16th November, 21:00 on BBC One 

1930s 

3/6. The shopkeepers move into the 1930s, where nostalgia boosts sales for the grocers.

No21x

What The Critics say 'Update' - BBC Turn Back Time

The programme Turn Back Time received a mixed reaction from the press. With 5.4 million viewers the test will be a 'public decision' following the response to next Tuesday’s 'Edwardian' episode. We will all be watching in Shepton Mallet.

 Reported by; http://www.standup4shepton.com

 SELECTION OF TV REVIEWS OF TURN BACK TIME: THE HIGH STREET

  The Observer - Phil Hogan    10/10

“I enjoyed Turn Back Time – The High Street, which took four shopkeepers and sent them to live in 1870… Fabulous. Next up, snooty Edwardians.”
Phil Hogan, The Observer

  Daily Telegraph - John Preston    9/10

“…as fascinating as it was pertinent.”
John Preston, Daily Telegraph