Shepton Cobbler

I was walking past this shop in the summer when my husband had to visit the town for work. My attention was captured by the great quantities of coloured wool and silks and so on, as these cobblers sell lots of different stuff too at great value.
The heels on my favourite shoes were badly worn down, and I was going to have to chuck the shoes out. But as I glanced up at the sign, I realised that we had a cobblers here. While I stood in stockinged feet in the shop, chatting to the very friendly lady who runs it, her husband took my shoes through to the back and mended them. A true craftsman, he did a fantastic job (they’re still in perfect shape today), with proper old-​fashioned courteous service. And so much cheaper than buying new shoes. I’m very pleased still.