an absolute gem if you are looking for that unusual gift . Combined with a range of quality food establishments , is a great way of spending an afternoon. only five minutes from Liverpool street mainline and tube , a very pleasant surprise .
Old Spitalfields Market, London
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Old Spitalfields Market
16 Horner Square, Spitalfields, London, England
(East End / East London)
0207 247 8556
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Ranked #7 of 389 shopping in London
Type: Flea/ Street Markets, Shopping centres
Activities: Shopping, Dining
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Old Spitalfields Market represents one of the country's last bastions of consumer diversity and individuality. Home to an old-fashioned community of...
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Old Spitalfields Market represents one of the country's last bastions of consumer diversity and individuality. Home to an old-fashioned community of over 30 independent and large traders and a plethora of chic bohemian businesses, it has secured its place at the forefront of interiors, design, food and the arts - a market that truly embraces the spirit of modern London, an entrepreneurial and cultural melting pot that is ever-changing and developing without ever forgetting its historic past. As Samuel Johnson so eloquently said of London: 'When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." The same is very much true of Old Spitalfields Market.
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Brighton, United Kingdom
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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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whilst walking around the area we came across just behind Spitalfields an area where you could sit and eat lunch, there were a few small mobile snack places available, one we eat at was Northern Soul Food, served with a smile listening to music.
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Ottawa
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Was so good I had to go back twice! Lots of stalls with interesting good. Vintage clothing, jewellery and hats, food, etc. had a quick bit at Canteen which was also good and had complimentary wifi.
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Halesowen, United Kingdom
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The Spitafields market is a great place to shop with lots of really original merchandise also great places to eat. petticoat Lane market has become a bit of a disappointment with the influx of poor quality goods all being sold very cheaply, but the Spitafields market - very close to Petticoat Lane offers opportunities to browse a wide range of...
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Budapest, Hungary
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On a rare sunny Sunday morning, I ventured out to Old Spitalfields market to kill some time before I had to get around to do some work. If you are into fashion, home-made delicacies, bargains, the hustle and bustle of market places, you should definitely go.
In addition, if you'd like to experinece how West meets the East, do not...
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I'd read that the Spitalfields market is one of the oldest London markets, located in an old building. And though I intended to appreciate the history and the architecture... I really intended to... I simply forgot. I was too absorbed enjoying the vibe of the market, looking at the wonderful stalls and the lovely wares for sale, creative and unusual....
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Spitalfield market on a Thursday is a vintage hunters paradise an eclectic range of antiques,retro and the down right odd! I have bought some great costume jewellery bargains here with several vintage dealers including the £1 table!! A big pile to rummage through have even bought gold in this pile a dream for repurposing jewellery or repairing vintage. Most dealers...
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Halmstad
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Nice shopping and eating in this trendy market place. Toilets available. Shops and market combined in good taste.
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Swindon, United Kingdom
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Lots of stalls, very unique items. Loved all the food too - the cupcake stall is highly recommended! Under cover too so good for all weathers.
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Kenilworth, United Kingdom
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we loved the mix of vintage and original ideas. There were some amazing breads and cakes. I bought a really nice leather belt. Great cafe round the corner for brunch
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