Bury welcomes a new vintage 'third space' in the town centre.

Teal Tag Vintage, run by co-owners Ben Givan and Linda Persely, has opened a shop on The Rock in Bury selling 1990s and 2000s clothing, retro electronics and coffee; the pair expanded from online sales and a Liverpool market presence and opened their second location in November last year.

Teal Tag Vintage has opened a shop on The Rock in Bury offering 1990s and 2000s clothing, retro gaming and freshly brewed coffee. The business is run by co-owners Ben Givan and Linda Persely, both 23, who met while studying in Manchester. They restarted an online vintage business after selling preloved clothes during the Covid lockdown and traded at Liverpool's largest independent vintage market from 2024. After signing for a former tattoo studio unit, they brought their second location to Greater Manchester in November last year and have created a cosy 'third space' for customers. What we know: - The shop occupies a former tattoo studio on The Rock in Bury. - The co-owners are Ben Givan and Linda Persely; both are 23 and live in Prestwich. - Offerings include 1990s and 2000s clothing, retro electronics, a PS2 gaming area and coffee from independent suppliers. - The pair began online sales during the Covid lockdown, traded at Liverpool's largest independent vintage market from 2024, and opened their Liverpool unit before expanding to Bury. - They plan to adapt the shop basement for workshops and possible live music events, and the gaming nook was inspired by a vintage shop in Norway. Summary: The owners say Bury had charity shops but few dedicated vintage retailers, and the new store aims to add that offering for local shoppers and the student population. They have created a mixed retail and hangout space and intend to use the basement for workshops and occasional live music events, with further details yet to be finalised.