London - shop full British style šļøš·
London - shop full British style šļøš·
Laura Dehelean
London is one of the greatest cities in the world and holds in so many wondersā¦in plain sight or just hidden around. So shopping here could make for a great experience, not to be missed out on & should benefit from a guideline like this to make it easier for everyone! š
There are so many famous brands (Burberry, Vivienne Westwood, etc.), artists (the Beatles, Queen, Spice Girls etc.), movie/book characters (Sherlock Holmes, the Paddington Bear, Mr. Bean, Harry Potter, etc.) - and less known ones - originating from this country and particulary from London, that one could take home a full bag of souvenirs. āļøMind the quality and the prices, though, ācuz this is not the cheapest city to shop aroundāļø
My recommendations for items (that could easily fit in a cabin baggage) to bring back home:
- English tea (especially black tea) that you can choose from various tastes, blends and brands;
- chocolates or biscuits in beautiful tins that make for great memorabilia;
- books from oh, so many wonderful bookshops you'll find each step on your stroll around the city, because brits love reading;
- bargains from TK Maxx - you'll find several shops around Central London that provide with quality merchandise at great prices;
- small leather goods from luxury department stores that you could custom (leather passport holders from Aspinal London for example);
- quality souvenirs from the special department at Harrods or the shops of each big museum;
- vintage goods, such as jewelry or Burberry scarves from special markets (Portobello road) or many SH shops around the city (CheckIt Vintage).
Highlights:
š¬š§ The Union Jack or Union Flag, is the de facto national flag of the United Kingdom. The flag consists of three heraldic crosses. Brits do take pride in this flag and youāll see it depicted around quite often (on various items that make for great souvenirs).
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Ā Markets, Outlets & Vintage shops

Icon Outlet at The O2
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London Designer Outlet
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Burberry Outlet
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TK Maxx
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TK Maxx
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Shush London
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Royal Trinity Hospice - Kensington
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A.P.C. SURPLUS
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A.P.C. Surplus
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Rokit Covent Garden
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Designer Exchange
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Portobello Road Market
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Vintage road market - an entire road full of shops and street stalls.
This is one of the cityās most famous markets, and the range of antiques stalls and shops is impressive. Whether youāre looking for food, books, SH clothes, jewelry or magnifying glasses, old maps or prints - youāll find something to take home here.
Tip: go buy some books from the famous Notting Hill Bookshop.
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General/Department Stores

The Galleria
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Bicester Shopping Park
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Burlington Arcade
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Harrods
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When in London, one cannot miss a visit @Harrods - a great experience on its own.
If youāre not in for the expensive stuff (and you can find almost anything your heart desires), take home high quality souvenirs from their special department (with budget-friendly prices).
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Selfridges
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St Martin's Courtyard
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Liberty London
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John Lewis & Partners
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Peter Jones & Partners
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Anthropologie
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Anthropologie
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Anya Hindmarch - The World's Smallest Department Store
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Apparel, Shoes, Bags & Accessories

Cordings Ltd
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AllSaints
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Donāt miss this place when shopping for high quality apparel. The style of this brand is forever appealing and suitable for any ocasion.
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Vivienne Westwood Worlds End
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Vivienne Westwood Flagship
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Fiorucci
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Barbour
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Founded in 1894, Barbour is an iconic British country clothing brand. Most famous for its wax jackets, the company sells a range of outdoor attire.
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Barbour Carnaby Street
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Barbour Covent Garden
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RIXO King's Road
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RIXO Carnaby Street
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RIXO Marylebone
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Turnbull & Asser Jermyn Street
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Harvie and Hudson - Mens Shirts London
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ME+EM
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lululemon
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L.Cuppini
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Maniere de Voir
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LONGCHAMP London New Bond Street Store
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Dune London, Oxford St East
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Dune London, Marble Arch
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Nanushka Store & CafƩ
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Irregular Choice
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Strathberry Covent Garden
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Strathberry King's Road
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Strathberry London Burlington Arcade
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Launer London
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Radley
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Aspinal of London
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Crockett & Jones, 92 Jermyn Street
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Couch & Hoskin
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Stephen Jones Millinery
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Lock & Co. Hatters
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James Smith & Sons Ltd
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Protect yourself from the unpredictable elements in style after a shopping trip to James Smith & Sons.
Right by London's theatre district, this family-owned shop opened in 1867 and has hand-crafted umbrellas and walking sticks ever since.
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Perfumes, skincare & make-upā

Miller Harris - Covent Garden
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This London-based couture perfume company was founded by perfumer Lyn Harris in 2000.
A niche British fragrance house, Miller Harris creates beautiful natural scents inspired by stories. If you want a perfume redolent of your time in London, their shops in Covent Garden and Seven Dials are great places to get it.
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Miller Harris - Monmouth Street
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Perfumer H
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Floris London
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Jo Malone London
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Jo Malone London Regent Street
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John Bell & Croyden
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Historical pharmacy and emporium with amazing healthcare and beauty products
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Jo Loves London Store
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NEOM Organics London
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Neom Organics London
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Lush Spa Oxford Street
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Officine Universelle Buly Ć Selfridges
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Lisa Eldridge
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Trinny London - King's Road
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Trinny London
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Trinny London
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Morphe
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Superdrug
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Superdrug
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Superdrug
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Jewelry

Bentley & Skinner
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PDPAOLA
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FOPE
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Tatty Devine
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Miniso
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Toys, Books & Stationery

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London Beatles Store
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Paddington Store
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The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9Ā¾
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Forbidden Planet London Megastore
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Duck World
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Word On The Water - The London Bookbarge
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Poetry Pharmacy
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Daunt Books Marylebone
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Hatchards
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Maison Assouline
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House of MinaLima
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This is a magical Harry Potter shop, studio and gallery situated in the heart of Soho
Step into the Wizarding World through original prints, illustrated books, and props from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies, all exclusively designed by MinaLima.
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Stanfords
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Stanfords in Covent Garden is the worldās biggest map and travel bookshop. Established in 1853, itās been a favorite of explorers and adventurers for nearly two centuries. More than that, it has a great selection of books, maps, gifts, and more.
Stanfords is the perfect place to pick up a London souvenir if you love to travel. Their cushion covers and travel bags with London map prints are some of the best things to buy in London.
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Foyles
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John Sandoe (Books) Ltd
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The Notting Hill Book Shop
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Small bookshop with pretty narrow isles and spaces, could get a bitt too crowded at times, butā¦here you can find books wonderfully decorated or perhaps special editions with great covers.
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Books For Cooks
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lf you're a committed food junkie, chances are you already know about Books for Cooks. If not - you're in for a treat! Since 1983 this gorgeous little bookshop, tucked away in charming Notting Hill, has been stocking just about every cookbook you can think of. There's also a testing kitchen, where an array of recipes are put through their paces for you to enjoy.
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Photo Typewriter
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Choosing Keeping
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L. Cornelissen & Son
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Edibles

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Fortnum & Mason at St Pancras
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Bird & Blend Tea Co.
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Whittard of Chelsea Covent Garden Tea Bar
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TWG Tea Leicester Square
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Charbonnel et Walker
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Dating back to 1875, Charbonnel et Walker is Britainās first luxury chocolate maker. It even has a Royal Warrant as a chocolatier to His Majesty The King.
The Pink Marc de Champagne Truffles are excellent, and the companyās gift boxes make their chocolates the perfect London gifts for friends and loved ones.
The iconic shop in the Royal Arcade in Mayfair is one of the best places to buy chocolate in London, too.
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Charbonnel et Walker
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Charbonnel et Walker
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Biscuiteers
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M&M's World London
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Barnaby Bars
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Buy handmade chocolate bars.
Classic flavors:
TipTap: Peanut butter, salted caramel, peanut crunch
Cinema: Popcorn & toffee
Noisey: White choc hazelnut & pretzel cookie
Dollar: Millionaire shortcake
Smaltz: Malt brownie & malt caramel cornflake
Pzazz: Pistachio cream, halva blondie
Tip: buy more, save more!
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Rococo Chocolates Covent Garden
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Rococo Chocolates Belgravia
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Rifai Knightsbridge
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Bayley & Sage
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Algerian Coffee Stores
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Hedonism Wines
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Sacred Distillery, Bottle Shop & Tasting Room
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Miscellaneous

Summerill & Bishop
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Summerill & Bishop
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Alice's
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Fiona Finds
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To Home From London
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Pergola London
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LAMP LDN Home
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Holly&Lil The Collar Makers
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A souvenir for your non-talking friend from home?! This would be the place
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Twinings - The Strand
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Laura Dehelean
Hi! š¤
Iām Laura - born and grown nearby the Romanian coasts of the Black Sea, in Constanta (a city with great history which I invite you all to visit and enjoy). This city and its surroundings, with beautiful, wide beaches have always drawn lots of tourists, thusā¦ I have been working in the hospitality industry for quite a while now. Of course, I enjoy more being a tourist myself š(or perhapsā¦should I say āa travelerā?).
In the past few years I have travelled across Europe (and most of its capitals and big cities) and found out many special places which I longed to share with others (it would have been a pity not being able to do so nowadays).
So, thanks to Thatch I can provide some lists to help me and my friends out along our journeys - and, hopefully, other Thatchers as well.
P.S.1 I am always open to suggestions or feedback on how to improve the info that Iām sharing.
P.S.2 I am passionate about my shopping, therefore all my guides shall always include shopping venues that mainly sell authentic brands - bespoke souvenirs are what we want to take home with us, right?
P.S.3 My guides shall always include many venues/places because I like options. Personally, I wouldnāt cross half a city just to get to a specific restaurantā¦after a long day, in particular, I would rather find a good spot close to the hotel that Iām staying at (or somewhere in that area). Moreover, different trips in the same city could target a totally different area and wouldnāt it be nice to explore its best by knowing all the variety of services/products available around?
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