Our Blogs
Welcome to Prior: Behind The Scenes.
Here you'll find a collection of blogs covering all areas of shop life. From interviews with our makers, deep-dives into designer's processes, our press *highlights* and must-see's in Old Market and beyond, we've a blog post for everyone.
If you're a maker and would like to take part in a 'meet the maker' post, hit us up via email and we'll see what we can do for you.
How It's Made
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Get to Know... Rosanna Morris
An interview with maker Rosanna Morris as part of our 'Get to Know...' series. Tell us a little about yourself and your business… I’m Rosanna Morris, a printmaker and...
Get to Know... Rosanna Morris
An interview with maker Rosanna Morris as part of our 'Get to Know...' series. Tell us a little about yourself and your business… I’m Rosanna Morris, a printmaker and...
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Get to Know... Bex & Bolt
An interview with maker Bex & Bolt as part of our 'Get to Know...' series. Tell us a little about yourself and your business… I'm a Mum, teacher, freelancer...
Get to Know... Bex & Bolt
An interview with maker Bex & Bolt as part of our 'Get to Know...' series. Tell us a little about yourself and your business… I'm a Mum, teacher, freelancer...
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Get To Know...The Bristol Soap Company
An interview with maker The Bristol Soap Company as part of our 'Get to Know...' series. Tell us a little about yourself and your business… I'm Chloe. I run...
Get To Know...The Bristol Soap Company
An interview with maker The Bristol Soap Company as part of our 'Get to Know...' series. Tell us a little about yourself and your business… I'm Chloe. I run...
Prior News
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A personal announcement about the future of PRIOR
For those of you who have followed our journey to bring independently and consciously made products to the commercial shopping district, we’re sadly on the brink of having to move...
2 commentsA personal announcement about the future of PRIOR
For those of you who have followed our journey to bring independently and consciously made products to the commercial shopping district, we’re sadly on the brink of having to move...
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About Our Coffee and Cake
An ethical and responsible approach “Did you know that every day, in Bristol, we use a staggering 66,000 single-use coffee cups? Unfortunately, many of these cups end up littering the...
About Our Coffee and Cake
An ethical and responsible approach “Did you know that every day, in Bristol, we use a staggering 66,000 single-use coffee cups? Unfortunately, many of these cups end up littering the...
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Go Big Or Go Home
For those of you who have found yourself on this blog without reading my newsletter - hello! I’m just here sharing the big plans I have for PRIOR this year...
Go Big Or Go Home
For those of you who have found yourself on this blog without reading my newsletter - hello! I’m just here sharing the big plans I have for PRIOR this year...
Everything About Prior
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What We Mean When We Say 'Unique'
At Prior, we take immense pride in being the largest shop in Bristol that supports independent makers. As an independent superstore, we hold a significant responsibility to provide prime retail...
What We Mean When We Say 'Unique'
At Prior, we take immense pride in being the largest shop in Bristol that supports independent makers. As an independent superstore, we hold a significant responsibility to provide prime retail...
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Our Mission, Vision and Values
At Prior we are more than ‘just a shop’, we are a campaign for social good, responsible leadership and retail transparency. Our products are always handmade to the highest quality,...
Our Mission, Vision and Values
At Prior we are more than ‘just a shop’, we are a campaign for social good, responsible leadership and retail transparency. Our products are always handmade to the highest quality,...
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Diary Of A Founder
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04/06/25 | Surfing, Holidays and Dreaming of Bu...
I’ve come to realise that maybe there is never a ‘plain sailing’ month for retail anymore - and maybe there never will be. I just hope it gets a little...
04/06/25 | Surfing, Holidays and Dreaming of Bu...
I’ve come to realise that maybe there is never a ‘plain sailing’ month for retail anymore - and maybe there never will be. I just hope it gets a little...
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Saturday 25th May 2024 - Diary of Beck Prior
Happy Bank Holiday weekend! This month has been full on, and I mean REALLY full on. We had a stall and stage at the RHS Spring Festival, and although it...
Saturday 25th May 2024 - Diary of Beck Prior
Happy Bank Holiday weekend! This month has been full on, and I mean REALLY full on. We had a stall and stage at the RHS Spring Festival, and although it...
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21st April 2024 - Diary of Beck Prior
21st April 2024 Hello everyone. Thank you for answering the Coffee Shop questions! Your answers were so helpful. I know I was rambling on about that quite recently but I have...
21st April 2024 - Diary of Beck Prior
21st April 2024 Hello everyone. Thank you for answering the Coffee Shop questions! Your answers were so helpful. I know I was rambling on about that quite recently but I have...
Seasonal Living and Gift Ideas with Prior
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Locally Sourced Coffee and Handmade Mugs in Bri...
Looking for locally sourced coffee in Bristol served in handmade mugs by independent UK ceramicists? You’ve found it. At Prior Shop, we believe your daily brew should be as thoughtful...
Locally Sourced Coffee and Handmade Mugs in Bri...
Looking for locally sourced coffee in Bristol served in handmade mugs by independent UK ceramicists? You’ve found it. At Prior Shop, we believe your daily brew should be as thoughtful...
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The Gardener and the Artist
Gift him the perfect present. Whatever the celebration, our handmade pieces have been chosen by the Prior shop team to work all year round, from Father's Day to Christmas.
The Gardener and the Artist
Gift him the perfect present. Whatever the celebration, our handmade pieces have been chosen by the Prior shop team to work all year round, from Father's Day to Christmas.
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10 Actually Good Valentine’s Day Ideas for Your...
Good old V-day has swung around again, and somewhat unsurprisingly, it’s pretty hard to ignore here in Cabot Circus. Shop windows all around our shop have been transformed into shrines...
10 Actually Good Valentine’s Day Ideas for Your...
Good old V-day has swung around again, and somewhat unsurprisingly, it’s pretty hard to ignore here in Cabot Circus. Shop windows all around our shop have been transformed into shrines...
Places we love in Bristol
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Independent Shopping - Church Road
Our favourite independent shops on Church Road Nestled in one of the city’s most vibrant pockets, Church Road is a hub of independent spirit - from family-run bakeries and natural...
Independent Shopping - Church Road
Our favourite independent shops on Church Road Nestled in one of the city’s most vibrant pockets, Church Road is a hub of independent spirit - from family-run bakeries and natural...
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Local Tradespeople We Recommend
As a growing business with multiple locations in Bristol from BS1, BS2 and BS3, we've relied on local tradespeople for our shop renovations and maintenance Here are a few we recommend:...
Local Tradespeople We Recommend
As a growing business with multiple locations in Bristol from BS1, BS2 and BS3, we've relied on local tradespeople for our shop renovations and maintenance Here are a few we recommend:...
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Bristol’s loveliest independent coffee shops a ...
We think there are few things nicer than a slow potter around Prior Shop. Proudly in the heart of Bristol’s Cabot Circus shopping district, we’re tantalisingly close to some brilliant...
Bristol’s loveliest independent coffee shops a ...
We think there are few things nicer than a slow potter around Prior Shop. Proudly in the heart of Bristol’s Cabot Circus shopping district, we’re tantalisingly close to some brilliant...
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Business Directory of Old Market, Bristol
Old Market is a busy, exciting and historic area of Bristol, just on the edge of the city centre. We have so many independent retail shops, salons, music venues, theatres...
Business Directory of Old Market, Bristol
Old Market is a busy, exciting and historic area of Bristol, just on the edge of the city centre. We have so many independent retail shops, salons, music venues, theatres...
Mentions In The Press
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Our Press Features and Achievements
We have been lucky to be featured in so many amazing publications over the past few years - not to mention the awards we've been nominated for (and some of...
Our Press Features and Achievements
We have been lucky to be featured in so many amazing publications over the past few years - not to mention the awards we've been nominated for (and some of...
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Small Wonder, Bristol Post - April 2022
Bristol is such a wonderful, supportive place and the press are no exception. A journalist from Bristol Live / Bristol Post wrote a beautiful article about the shop and our...
Small Wonder, Bristol Post - April 2022
Bristol is such a wonderful, supportive place and the press are no exception. A journalist from Bristol Live / Bristol Post wrote a beautiful article about the shop and our...
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Country Homes and Interiors - April 2022
One of our independent makers have had their handmade sketch book featured in Country Homes and Interiors magazine this Spring.
Country Homes and Interiors - April 2022
One of our independent makers have had their handmade sketch book featured in Country Homes and Interiors magazine this Spring.
Meet The Maker
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Noriko Nagaoka Ceramics
Noriko is originally from Osaka, Japan but moved to the UK in 2003 to further her studies. She settled here in the UK and worked various roles for japanese companies...
Noriko Nagaoka Ceramics
Noriko is originally from Osaka, Japan but moved to the UK in 2003 to further her studies. She settled here in the UK and worked various roles for japanese companies...
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Bristol Made - Lisa Evans
An independent, zero waste small business making 100% natural, organic and vegan skincare products. Lisa Evans set up Bristolmade after struggling to find everyday skincare products that weren't full of unnecessary ingredients and/or chemicals or...
Bristol Made - Lisa Evans
An independent, zero waste small business making 100% natural, organic and vegan skincare products. Lisa Evans set up Bristolmade after struggling to find everyday skincare products that weren't full of unnecessary ingredients and/or chemicals or...
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May Hofman - Rosie
Rosie has always been drawn to the details and intricacies of loved items and things found in the natural world. She has always wanted to take a closer look -...
May Hofman - Rosie
Rosie has always been drawn to the details and intricacies of loved items and things found in the natural world. She has always wanted to take a closer look -...