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Harrods

Harrods, London

 137 Reviews  Travelling with women three "monuments" are mandatory in London - Oxford street, Marks and Spencer and Harrods. I visited all of them (of course!) but my favorite is this one - beautiful, with nice... 

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Clothes and Shoes

Clothes and Shoes, London

 144 Reviews  When to Urban Outfitters and the place stocked with young and trendy clothings, bags & accessories. Didn't managed to purchase anythings coz the items which we were looking (based on catalog) was... 

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Department stores

Department stores, London

 100 Reviews  Fashion heaven in London's chicest street, Fenwick of Bond Street is five floors of fashionable clothes and accessories for men and women, plus lingerie and home collections. The Beauty Hall is an... 

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Camden Market

Camden Market, London

 47 Reviews  Last visit July 2011 When you come out of the Camden Town tube station, the 1st part of the Camden experience you'll have is the wild looking shops along Camden High Street with giant shoes and... 

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Souvenirs

Souvenirs, London

 32 Reviews  Gift shop at the Tower of London I am a sucker for gift shops at museums and national monuments, and often use these as places to pick up memorabilia to garnish our exceedingly unorthdox Christmas... 

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Music, video, DVD's etc.

Music, video, DVD's etc., London

 44 Reviews  Virgin Megastore - all the film, music and games CDs, DVDs etc etc you could possibly want. We wanted the Embrace Live in Leeds DVD - and we wanted the whole band to sign it! So we turned up at 6pm... 

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Petticoat Lane, Spitalfields and Brick Lane

Petticoat Lane, Spitalfields and Brick Lane, London

 14 Reviews  I was disappointed from Brick Lane market (pics 1-2-3) although we enjoyed the general area and the Flower Market (read separate tip). It is a typical Sunday market selling general goods that spreads... 

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Other Markets

Other Markets, London

 77 Reviews  with the forthcoming appalling closure of the Whitechapel Market to facilitate a cycle lane for the 2012 Olympics (see seperate tip for my feelings on that one!) it seems that Watney Market, not too... 

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Portobello Market / Notting Hill

Portobello Market / Notting Hill, London

 21 Reviews  If you love shopping like I do then make sure you give yourself at least half a day to explore the markets. Unfortunately we were pressed for time and only had about 2 hrs so we only really saw the... 

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Books

Books, London

 67 Reviews  Borders is probably the biggest bookstore chain in Greater london. It's N-American based. 2010 Update: It's seems that Borders CLOSED! Often their shops are combined with a small Starbucks... 

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Hamley´s

Hamley´s, London

 27 Reviews   Hamleys is reputedly the largest toy shop in the World, I`m not too sure if this is true but it is certainly a very impressive place and Toy Heaven for kids of all ages. The store is set on... 

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Food and Drink

Food and Drink, London

 76 Reviews  True coffee lovers will love this shop. Not only is it packed to the rafters with more varieties of coffee (and tea, it must be said) than you thought possible, there are coffee makers galore as well... 

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Selfridges

Selfridges, London

 16 Reviews   While Harrods is often mentioned by tourists as the department store they most want to visit, I personally would recommend a trip to Selfridges above that any day. It is equally huge, almost as... 

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Personal accessories

Personal accessories, London

 29 Reviews  Part of the Columbia Rd Flower Market scene on Sundays, this small shop prepares and sells excellent fragrances, for the body and home. A little on the expensive side, but well worth a browse around... 

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Covent Garden / Jubilee Market

Covent Garden / Jubilee Market, London

 22 Reviews  Possibly my favourite non-food shop in the whole of London is the shop at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden. Few things symbolise London as vividly than the London Transport (LT) system,... 

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Jewellery and luxury goods

Jewellery and luxury goods, London

 22 Reviews  Describing itself as the 'world's best kept secret', The London Silver Vaults in Chancery Lane are housed within a unique underground building that's home to over 30 silver dealers. Originally a... 

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Carnaby Street

Carnaby Street, London

 16 Reviews  During the 1960s Carnaby Street was at the centre of Swinging London - Mini skirts popularized by Mary Quant were the thing. Since then it has caters more to tourists than the fashionable but it is... 

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Home furnishings

Home furnishings, London

 12 Reviews  I have added this retail outlet onto my London page, even though it is more an 'off the beaten track' tip! It is a lovely store, and well worth the trip to Kingston-upon-Thames! An exquisite interior... 

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Borough Market

Borough Market, London

 9 Reviews  The place for coffee connoiseurs and lovers. Like whole roasted beans? Filter? Instant? All of these are available under the same roof! 27 Monmouth Street WC2H 9EU Monday-Saturday, 8am-6.30pm 2... 

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Esoterica

Esoterica, London

 12 Reviews  This is a small shop in the Camden Stables market, tucked away in a back corridor. The walls are painted red, the better to show off the sculptures. The prices are very good and mostly all the... 

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Sports and games

Sports and games, London

 20 Reviews  Southampton street has become a cluster for shops selling adventure / climbing / sporting equipment. I think it began with the YHA adventure shop, but now North Face, Mountain Warehouse and other... 

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Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf, London

 1 Review  There are 200 shops in the Canary Wharf shopping centre - no Argos or Claire's Accessories and in the eating places no McDonalds - this is generally high class shopping in bright and modern arcade... 

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Hays Galleria

Hays Galleria, London

 1 Review  Built in the 1850s, the original Hay's Wharf took deliveries from ships from all over the world. Nowadays, the huge glass and steel barrel-vaulted roof that covers the old dock is the cover for a... 

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Swedish Church Christmas Fair: Festive Shopping (3)

Swedish Church Christmas Fair: Festive Shopping (3), London

 gordonilla Says:  This is another event that takes place annually. These sales always help the finances of the Swedish Church and it does bring many people to the Church.There is... 

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Finnish Church Christmas Fair: Festive Shopping (2)

Finnish Church Christmas Fair: Festive Shopping (2), London

 gordonilla Says:  Yet another seasonal event -I really enjoy this fair, it always has some music and some carols sung by those present and the Finnish Ambassador always opens it!... 

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Q:  Hihi, Have anyone been to Bicester Village?( chic outlet shopping) worth to go? Any idea how to go from Alhambra hotel? Tx... 

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A: It depends on your tastes. There are a lot of shops there and it can get quite busy. The shops are all designer-type shops with a few cafes in-between. If there is a... 

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