When you are on the road, it's not always that easy to find the right place to buy those little travel necessities and everyday items. Back in the bad old days, when I was still a smoker, I can remember being driven wild with nicotine cravings while trying to find the right kind of store to buy a pack of cigarettes in a small French village.
For those moments, then, when you must read a newspaper from home, snack on a chocolate bar, buy a pen that still writes, or find a nice, soft pair of shoes to pamper your blisters, this guide to basic shops you'll find on high streets and train stations throughout the UK.
