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St. George's ~ The Bermuda Perfumery: Home of Lily Bermuda Perfumes

by starship

No visit to St. George's would be complete without a visit to "The Perfumery"! Located in the quaint and oh-so charming Stewart Hall, the Perfumery has been creating and hand-bottling its own fragrances since 1928 under the brand Lili Bermuda.The beautiful Stewart Hall is an attraction in itself as it is a 300-year Bermuda National Trust mansion, with its gleaming white-washed exterior walls, warm wood floors and beautifully wood-beamed ceiling in the central room. To the left and right of the entrance of Stewart Hall are rooms devoted to lovely display of all the many fragrances and products of Lili Bermuda. I would encourage all shoppers to take the time to take a guided tour of Stewart Hall and the property there where interesting facts about the history and process of perfume making can be had for free.One portion of the tour enters the rear, central room which is somewhat of a...

Triminghams: Former Department Store in Hamilton

by grandmaR

from their website: "Established in 1842 by James Harvey Trimingham as a dry goods store, Trimingham's has expanded to become a showcase for fine merchandise from around the world. The store is still family owned and operated to this day." NOTICELast time I was in Bermuda (Nov 2004) Smiths and Trimminghams were one big store because Trimminghams bought out Smith's. Now it is closing completely. Even the family home is now the headquarters of the Bermuda National Trust. Called Waterville, this was where sailors used to come to do their shopping. I really liked Triminghams and was sorry to see it closeI wanted to buy gifts for family members so I came here. The salespersons were quite helpful, and I was able to ship all the items home (so I didn't have to carry them back with me on the plane). I took the photo (of a dinghy) in the men's department because my mom is an iris judge. I don't...

Clockyard Mall: Mall at the Dockyard

by grandmaR

This a very convenient place for cruise ship passengers to shop, especially if they are docked at the Dockyard and have a short day before departure.There are a variety of boutiques and stores in the cobblestoned mall. Everything from artwork to crystal, perfume to Cuban cigars, photography to funky clothing, gifts and souvenirs for all ages and tastes is sold here.We ate lunch in the mall and then browsed in the shops before we took the ferry back to Hamilton. I remember there being a place where you could look up your family tree. However, I did most of my shopping at the Bermuda Craft Market and in the big stores in Hamilton. Some of the stores are:An A.S. Cooper & Sons Ltd. branch store. Discover ladies’ fashions and accessories, gifts, souvenirs, as well as fragrances at duty-free prices. (234-4156)The Fair Trade Bermuda Shop is the place to find exotic, one-of-a-kind items from...

The Clocktower Mall at the Royal Naval Dockyard: Everything Under One Roof

by starship

Although we were docked at King's Wharf for the better part of 3 days during our stay in Bermuda, it wasn't until the last day when we felt compelled to do a little last minute shopping and visited the "Clocktower Mall". Part of the area known as the "Royal Naval Dockyard" area in the west end of Bermuda, the Clocktower Mall occupies one of the most handsome buildings on the island.Within walking distance of both wharfs and from other buildings in the "dockyard," the Clocktower Mall has over 24 nice stores in which to shop as well as to enjoy a meal or snack. My favorite shop happened to be a woman's boutique, and the "Grand Bazaar," a store which carried lovely things from Turkey. It was hard to resist, but I did for the most part (there are additional shops to explore in the Dockyard.) At one discount clothing store (Davison's ??), I purchased a cute t-shirt on clearance for only $6....

H.S. & J.E. Crisson Ltd.: Front Street Lions

by grandmaR

Although I don't buy or wear much jewelry, and didn't shop here, I couldn't resist taking this picture of Crisson with the lions guarding the Rolex watches (The watches are removed at night). This store has several locations; (441) 295-235171 Front St.• (441) 295-2351 55 Front St.• (441) 295-2351 20 Reid St.• (441) 295-2351 York & Kent Sts., Town of St. George• (441) 297-0672 Water St., Town of St. George• (441) 297-0107 Elbow Beach Hotel, 60 South Rd.• (441) 236-9928 Sonesta Beach Hotel, 5 South Rd. and Sonesta Dr.• (441) 238-0072 Southampton Princess Hotel, 101 South Rd.• (441) 238-3904 The Insider's Guide says Started by Herbert and Jack Crisson in 1921, that single store has grown to include 11 stores islandwide. To shop at Crisson is to indulge in a friendly atmosphere where superior quality jewelry can be purchased at substantial savings over American prices. In addition to...

Railroad Museum: Sadly Closed

by grandmaR

The Railroad museum is on one side of this little building which is the old Aquarium Station on the railroad (so it is almost within walking distance of the aquarium). There are photos, signs and wicker chairs from the first-class train compartment plus video of the train. The lady that runs the museum has cats and Bob had a good time petting the ones that jumped up on the display cases. The photos were very interesting. There is a gift shop which had interesting antiques and artifacts for sale - we bought a few. While it says that it is open by appointment only Tuesday to Friday 10am - 4pm weather permitting, the lady that lives there will let you in if you come without an appointment as we did. Some of the antiques and used items are not really related to the railroad at all.

The Irish Linen Shop, Hamilton: One of the worlds best linen collections

by 850prc

The Irish Linen Shop in Hamilton has now been in business for well over 50 years, and they advertise that they have one of the most diversified collections of linen in the entire world. While I am FAR from a linen expert, it's easy to see that the collection of finery on Front Street is something very special. It reminded me of fancy shops I'd visited in Switzerland. The Irish Linen shop stocks one of the worlds most diversified linen collections, which includes 'Damask' from Ireland and Yves Delorme bed linens from Paris. And of course, they stock a varied selecdtion of "real Irish linens". They feature bed and table linens, accessories, and heirloom infant outfits and such. My parents would call this "an old ladies shop", and to some extent, it could be true. But, if you enjoy exploring the best in the world on anything, visiting the Irish Linen shop will add to your personal...

Various shops in Hamilton and St. George: If it's not Scottish, it's CRAP

by 850prc

Does anyone remember the old "Saturday Night Live" skit? The two old Scottish guys running a store and they always say "if it's not Scottish, it's CRAP". OK, just reliving my young adulthood.There are several fine stores in both Hamilton and St. George that feature the finest in Scottish tartan clothing and haberdashery. You'll pay a pretty penny for such items, but you'll be getting the best woolen garments and cloth in the world. Coats, wraps, winter wear (!!!), slippers, socks, etc. It won't be cheap. But, it'll be excellent quality.

Bermuda Craft Market/Bermuda Arts Center: Maps, cedar, jewelry and other goodies

by 850prc

The Bermuda Craft Market and the Bermuda Art Center are excellent places to peruse and perhaps purchase local crafts. Some are more along typical tourist items...rum cakes, wonderful English jellies, sherry pepper sauces and such. But, ypu always have to pick up a few of those things, right?And, there are some higher end items of interest as well. Specifically, I enjoyed the section of historic nautical maps. There were several framed maps and charts that were well over a hundred years old. Sure, they're a bit pricey, but for me, THIS is a great tourist buy. There's also an area in the art center dedicated to the handmade Bermuda Cedar furniture of well-known local artist Chelsey Trott. Mr. Trott's handicrafts are gorgeous, but I have to admit that they were just beyond what I was looking to spend. $1000 for a table lamp isn't going to pass the "OK with the wife test". ;) My daughter...

The Book Cellar: An old-time bookshop in St. George

by 850prc

OK, one more shopping tip on books... this one is for the historic town of St. George on Bermuda's east end. This is literally a little "cellar" shop, located a few steps below the street level on Water Street in old St. George.There are items of interest to tourists, including nautical and historical titles. And, the Book Cellar has a delightfully musty little collection of used and darn-near antique books as well. For the true bookworm in your group, it's worth a stop. And, if it happens to be raining outside, as it was when we were there, it's more than "any port in a storm", so to speak. Please leave your umbrella by the door. Books, local items of interest. And you should especially look through the used collection for that undiscovered gem. From little more than a dollar to $50 or so. Most of what's for sale here is quite inexpensive.