S & D Textiles: The Famous Fabric Shop
by Linda Firsht
Embark on a delightful, humorous, and beautifully illustrated journey through fifty years of trading at Brighton’s renowned S&D Textiles in Kensington Gardens. This charming book invites readers into the vibrant world of Linda Firsht, an award-winning artist and the book’s illustrator, and her husband David. Together, they share the wonders of their Aladdin’s cave filled with textiles, an astonishing array of buttons, multi-coloured elastics, and fabrics from around the globe.
“S&D Textiles: The Famous Fabric Shop” is brought to life with over 70 colourful illustrations, capturing the essence of their beloved shop and its eclectic clientele. The book features a collection of customers’ wonderful and weird quotes, adding a layer of humour and warmth to the narrative.
From the humorous to the truly incredible, this book offers a captivating glimpse into the daily life of a shop that has been, and continues to be, the heart and soul of Brighton, UK. It beautifully portrays the fabric of a community woven together by genuine and funny interactions, making it a unique memoir that is sure to delight readers.
Linda and David Firsht welcome you to experience the rich tapestry of their lives and their shop in this endearing tribute to S&D Textiles.




























