About us

'A very strange stranger it must be, who does not see charms in the immediate environs of Lyme, to make him wish to know it better.' - Jane Austin (from Persuasion) 

We are a colourful and eclectic shop proudly at home in Lyme Regis, boasting a range of nautical treasures just a stone's throw from the sea. Our range of coastal-inspired gifts and clothing are selected carefully with local, ethical and sustainable values in mind. This includes our own range of fabulous canvas bags - The Cobb Canvas Company. Our shop is named after Jane Austen’s Persuasion, which features Lyme Regis throughout as an inspiring and powerful place. We share Austen’s love for Lyme and just like the Jurassic Coast, we hope you find our shop interesting, unique and beautiful.