Meet Colin and Holly

Colin began his career in vintage retail in Bristol in the late 1990s, becoming the owner of one of the longest established vintage shops in the UK. He provides a warm welcome in the shop and is also responsible for sourcing our stock.

Holly joined Col on a buying trip one day in 2007 and was instantly hooked on the ‘behind-the-scenes’ world of vintage trading. She is in charge of all online sales and listings and takes great care over detailed descriptions, photos and measurements to ensure online shoppers receive an excellent service.

Colin can usually be found either in the shop or out on the road, sourcing fresh stock and making new contacts. Holly takes care of the online business and is on-hand to answer any questions.

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Where does your stock come from?

This is one of our most frequently asked questions in the shop! Colin travels widely throughout the UK and Europe to make contact with wholesalers and individuals who are looking to sell their vintage clothing. Handpicking stock - although time consuming - enables us to reduce wastage and ensure that we provide you with authentic and good quality vintage clothing.

We pay cash for your vintage clothing; please get in touch if you have something you’d like to sell.

Planning your own trip to Totnes?

We chose to call Totnes home for its proximity to beautiful countryside and coast and a thriving, independent high street. Although it retains a small town charm, you can find everything from nationally awarded restaurants and pubs to beautiful walks by the river Dart, quaint Devon cottages and historical buildings, a cinema with excellent programming, regular gigs, taprooms, weekly markets - we even have our own castle! It makes a perfect base for exploring beautiful south Devon or you can easily fill a weekend getaway with all the town has to offer.

And if you can’t make it to us in person…

You can follow us on social media for new stock alerts and updates and you’re welcome to ask for further information about anything you might be searching for. We specialise in French workwear, Americana and military items, supplying individuals, collectors, period film and documentary makers, theatre, designers and more. You can buy directly from our website or Etsy shop and UK buyers enjoy free tracked postage. We aim to provide the same care and attention with online sales as you’d expect from shopping with us in-store. 

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More than a decade of online vintage

With over 6000 sales on Etsy to buyers from all over the world, you can be sure that your latest vintage discovery will arrive safely in your hands as quickly as possible. Check out some of our reviews:

Visit Butterworth's Vintage in Totnes

89 High Street, Totnes, United Kingdom, TQ9 5PB

  • Open Monday - Saturday 10:30 - 5:00
  • 01803 868932
  • butterworthsvintage@gmail.com
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