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There are tens of thousands of boutiques, specialty shops, and stores in London. As one of the world's leading fashion scenes London style is in league with that of Paris, Milan, New York, and Tokyo. Specific areas in London cater to specific shops. Many upscale boutiques can be found in Knightsbridge. Clerkenwell is good for jewelry shopping. Some of London's greatest antiques are found in Chelsea, Islington, and Kensington. Tottenham Court Road is well-known for its many electronics shops. Music fans love the record shops in Notting Hill. In addition to the shops there are numerous street markets where one can buy clothing, accessories, art, and food. Food, Clothing, Flower Markets Borough Market Gourmet foods and cheeses. Open Thursday through Saturday, times vary. Located on Southwark Street. Brick Lane Market Standard flea market with stalls of music, clothing, furniture, and books. Open every Sunday from 8 am to 2 pm. Located on Cheshire and Sclater Streets. Camden Market Five connecting markets selling clothing, food, art, and antiques. Open Thursday through Sunday. Located in Camden Town. Covent Garden Market Clothing, accessories, crafts, and antiques. Musicians play during the day in the piazza. Open daily from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm. Located in Covent Garden. Leadenhall Market Food market specialising in game, poultry, fish, and meat. Open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4 pm. Located on Gracechurch Street. Leather Lane Market Fruit, vegetables, and clothing. Open Monday through Friday from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Located on Leather Lane. Merton Abbey Mills Market Crafts, antiques, art, and jewelry. Crafts are on sale ever Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Antiques are sold every Thursday from 8 am to noon. Located at Watermill Way in Merton. Petticoat Lane Market Over 250 years old. Clothing, toys, and electronics. Open Monday to Friday and on Sundays from 9 am to 2 pm. Located on Wentworth Street. Portobello Road Antiques, vintage clothing, and gourmet foods. Open Saturdays. Located in Notting Hill. Smithfield Market Over 800 years old. Meat, poultry, cheese, pies, other delicacies. Open Monday through Friday from 4 pm to 10 pm. Located at 301 Charterhouse Street. Shops and Department Stores Burberry The distinct plaid of Burberry is well-known with the elite. Located at 29 Chatham Place. The sale shop is located in Chatham Place where buyers find prices are a third of their normal fee. Fortnum & Mason Over 300 years old, this department store is a place of luxury and class. Started as a grocery shop in the early 1700s, it took about 200 years for Fortnum & Mason to develop fashion departments. Located at 181 Piccadilly. Harrods Called the Big Daddy of department stores, Harrods is more like a museum to fashion and décor than a shop. Even the delicacies sold in the Food Hall are elegant and trendy. Don't miss the Egyptian Hall and Pet Department. Located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge. Marks & Spencer Known among the young in-crowd as Marks & Sparks, this department store boats a wonderful display of groceries as well as hip clothing at low prices. Located throughout London, the main store is at 169-173 Oxford Street. Selfridges & Co. Six floors of clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, furniture, and shoes help to make Selfridges a popular shopping spot for celebrities and commoners alike. Located at 400 Oxford Street. Virgin Megastore The music store to end all music stores, you can also find books, DVDs, videos, and records at this shop. Located at Number 1 Piccadilly Circus. |