Shops & Markets

Featured shops

> Foyles
Foyles is London’s largest bookstore, and is famous the world over for its literary lunches.
> Harrods
Harrods in Knightsbridge is one of the most famous—and expensive—shops in the world.

Shops and auction houses

Here is a list of London’s most famous shops and auction houses.

Bonham’s · Christie’s · Fortnum & Mason · Foyles · Hamleys · Harrods · Hatchards · Liberty · Old Curiosity Shop · Selfridges · Sotheby’s · Waterstone’s

Shopping streets and arcades

Here is a list of London’s shopping streets and arcades, full of famous shops…

Bond Street · Burlington Arcade · Carnaby Street · Gabriel’s Wharf · Jermyn Street · Kensington High Street · King’s Road · Oxford Street · Piccadilly · Regent Street · Royal Exchange · Savile Row · Sloane Square · Tobacco Dock · Tottenham Court Road · Trocadero Centre

London shopping guides

Suzy Gershman's Born to Shop London: The..
Suzy Gershman
Amazon price: £7.79
The London Market Guide..
Andrew Richard Kershman
Amazon price: £5.93
Eat.Shop.London: The Indispensable Guide to..
Caroline Loncq
Amazon price: £5.69

Featured markets

> Smithfield Market
Smithfeld meat market was built in Victorian times, on the grounds of St. Bartholomew’s Fair.
> Petticoat Lane
Petticoat Lane street market in the East End of London specialises in cheap clothes and shoes.

Street markets

Here is a list of London’s most popular street markets and stalls.

Berwick Street · Billingsgate Market · Borough Market · Brick Lane · Camden Market · Leadenhall Market · Leather Lane · Petticoat Lane · Portobello Road · Shepherd Market · Smithfield Market · Spitalfields Market

Latest shopping events

>>   Latest shopping events in London

Patti Smith, signing her new bookPatti Smith, signing her new book20th Mar 2010
Come and meet rock legend Patti Smith signing copies of her new book “Just Kids”, which tells the story of her friendship with Robert Mapplethorpe. She may even sing a few songs in the shop.

Antiques Collectors and Art Deco FairAntiques Collectors and Art Deco Fair25th Apr 2010
The Antiques and Art Deco Fair at Alexandra Palace is London’s premier antiques event, with over 600 collectors stands and complimentary valuations and appraisals of your household antiques.

 

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