The Ultimate Guide To Guide To Vintage Shopping In London

 I'm a huge fan of the past. I enjoy looking for a unique item or a good deal, whether it's at a car boot sale, a charity shop, or a vintage emporia or antiques market.

And, as much as I thought I knew antique London, it's a constantly changing creature. For instance, I recently realised that the East London scene has exploded in recent years.

There are now vintage supermarket chains such as Rokit, which has locations in Brick Lane, Camden, and Covent Garden, as well as Absolute Vintage, which has two locations, and Flashback, which has locations in Crouch End and Islington.

Hornets in Kensington Church Street is a must-visit for anyone who wishes to dress like a real vintage English gentleman. Tweed jackets, Savile Row tailoring, and Lobb shoes are just a few of the items available.

Though I won't be able to buy some of the pieces, I'm going to have to pay a visit to Rowan & Rowan in Grays Antique Market, which has some delectable finds, including Georgian lover's eye miniatures and a fantastic Stuart skull and crossbones gem.

Crystal tiaras are something I'm not sure about. Hirschfeld's in Hatton Garden also has some stunning art deco and a fantastic 1960s cocktail ring that looks like a miniature glitterball.

Then there's the vintage music scene. The most odd business is Duke of Uke on Hanbury Street, which sells mostly new instruments but also has a cabinet full of ancient ukuleles and banjos. There are also many of secondhand record shops (though I miss Caruso & Co, where I used to get opera records at bargain prices). Spitalfields Market, with its record vendors, is also nearby.

There are also reclamation yards in London, such as LASSCO, for those searching for even more of a deal.

And one of my personal favourites is Walden Books in Camden, a bookshop weirdly tucked away off the beaten route, on a residential streetyet full of wonderful finds.

Part of the fun of going to vintage shops is meeting the owners - a really good vintage shop always seems to have an interesting character running it. So I'd advise anyone who is planning to go vintage shopping in London to be chatty and conversational with shop owners. It might help you pick up even more of a bargain.

Why do I love browsing vintage stores? I think it's to discover original, eccentric and often amusing items. This is particularly true in London. Happy vintage shopping!

               

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