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

    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...

  • Get to Know... Bex & Bolt

    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...

  • Get To Know...The Bristol Soap Company

    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...

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Prior News

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  • A personal announcement about the future of PRIOR

    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...

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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...

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  • About Our Coffee and Cake

    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...

  • Go Big Or Go Home

    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...

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Everything About Prior

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  • What We Mean When We Say 'Unique'

    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...

  • Our Mission, Vision and Values

    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,...

  • How Prior Shop Began

    How Prior Shop Began

    A letter from our owner and founder - Beck Prior, about how PRIOR began.

    How Prior Shop Began

    A letter from our owner and founder - Beck Prior, about how PRIOR began.

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Diary Of A Founder

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Seasonal Living and Gift Ideas with Prior

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  • Collection of handmade coffee mugs in mustard and white

    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...

  • The Gardener and the Artist

    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. 

  • 10 Actually Good Valentine’s Day Ideas for Yourself and People You Love  

    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...

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Places we love in Bristol

  • Independent shopping shop local independent makers sustainable shop handmade

    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...

  • 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:...

  • Bristol’s loveliest independent coffee shops a stone’s throw from Prior

    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...

  • Business Directory of Old Market, Bristol

    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...

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Mentions In The Press

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  • Our Press Features and Achievements

    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...

  • Picture of a hand holding a Bristol Newspaper in front of Prior Shop and Oliver Bonas Bristol

    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...

  • Country Homes and Interiors - April 2022

    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.

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Meet The Maker

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  • Noriko Nagaoka Ceramics

    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...

  • Bristol Made

    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...

  • May Hofman - Rosie

    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 -...

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