Shopping in London – street markets, shops and stalls

PickTony Blair, signing “A Journey”

Waterstone’s, 203–206 Piccadilly, London 51.508883 51.508883

8th September 2010The former Prime Minister Tony Blair will be signing copies of his new book “A Journey” at Waterstones.

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John le Carre book signing, at Waterstones

Waterstone’s, 203–206 Piccadilly, London 51.508883 51.508883

16th September 2010Join the bestselling author John le Carre at Waterstones, where he will be signing copies of his new novel “Our Kind of Traitor” and the new edition of “The Spy Who Came in From the Cold”.

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FreeWill Self: “Walking To Hollywood”

Foyles, 113–119 Charing Cross Road, London 51.514668 51.514668

16th September 2010Will Self is one of the most thought-provoking writers and raconteurs around. “Walking to Hollywood” weaves together fact, fancy, memoir and invention as he delves deep into his own psychosis, memory loss and OCD.

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Antiques Collectors and Art Deco Fair

Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, London 51.594584 51.594584

19th September 2010The 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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PickCheapCarl Barat, from The Libertines

Waterstone’s, 203–206 Piccadilly, London 51.508883 51.508883

29th September 2010Alongside Pete Doherty, Carl Barat was once a leading member of The Libertines. Join him at Waterstones as he performs a short acoustic short and discusses his new book “Threepenny Memoir”.

Tags: Carl Barat Waterstone’s Concerts Literary Shops/Markets

PickMichael Caine book signing, at Waterstones

Waterstone’s, 203–206 Piccadilly, London 51.508883 51.508883

30th September 2010Legendary British actor Michael Caine will be signing copies of “The Elephant to Hollywood” at Waterstones.

Tags: Michael Caine Waterstone’s Literary Shops/Markets

A-Ha, signing albums at HMV

HMV, 150 Oxford Street, London 51.516139 51.516139

6th October 2010A-Ha will be meeting fans and signing copies of their latest album “25: The Very Best Of A-Ha” at the HMV Store in Oxford Street.

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ChristmasSpirit of Christmas Fair

London Olympia, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London 51.496641 51.496641

3rd – 7th November 2010The Spirit of Christmas Fair is your ultimate Christmas shopping day out for discovering beautiful and unusual gifts that you won’t find anywhere else. Filled with exhibitors you are unlikely to find on the high street, the Christmas Fair will allow you to indulge yourself in an exceptional Christmas shopping experience.

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ChristmasPickFreeHarrods Christmas Parade

Harrods, 87–135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London 51.49924 51.49924

6th November 2010The Harrods Christmas Parade precedes the opening of their world-famous Grotto. This year the parade will have a Peter Pan theme, but the real star of the show will be Santa Claus himself, who will arrive in style in his horse-drawn carriage before taking his place in the festive Grotto.

Tags: Harrods Kid’s Christmas Shops/Markets

ChristmasPickCheapMeet Father Christmas at Harrods

Harrods, 87–135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London 51.49924 51.49924

6th November – 24th December 2010If you only take your kids to one Christmas Grotto this year, then make it the best of the bunch — Harrods — where your kids will be able to meet Father Christmas and share their wish-list for the festive season.

Tags: Harrods Kid’s Christmas Shops/Markets

Antiques Collectors and Art Deco Fair

Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, London 51.594584 51.594584

14th November 2010The 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.

Tags: Alexandra Palace Shops/Markets

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