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London Shopping & Markets - London Shopping & London Street Markets

London is a great place for shopping or browsing, which can depend on how your country's currency converts to British pounds (not Euros). Either way, here are the best shopping places, stores, and street markets in London, which Adam Smith called "a nation of shopkeepers." Includes royal purveyors.

Boots Chemist in London

The largest London drugstore chain, providing shopping throughout the city.

Burberry in London

Find the well-known Burberry plaid and updated Burberry items in three shopping locations in London.

Camden Markets in London

These are six markets in northwest London, each with its own shopping personality.

Conran in London

Shopping for products for the home? Visit this London landmark.

Covent Garden in London

More than 200 shops, plus the Jubilee Market provide ample shopping.

De Beers in London

Diamond-lovers ought to pay a visit to the dazzling De Beers store on the corner of Old Bond Street and Piccadilly. It's shopping at its best.

Debenhams in London

One of London's major department stores offers exhibits extensive shopping choices.

Fortnum & Mason in London

Tasty British treats are on sale at this famed London "super" market, whose main shopping floor is carpeted in burgundy and lit with crystal chandeliers. Upstairs find clothing and British-made goods.

Hamleys in London

London's largest toy store, at 188-196 Regent Street. No children are required for adults who like do to their shopping here.

Harrods in London

The best-known department store in London is filled with shopping items for men, women, children, travelers, and the home.

Harvey Nichols in London

London shopping mecca for fashionistas.

Heathrow Airport Shops

Heathrow Airport is like a giant shopping mall. What you didn't buy in London, you may find irresistible at a Heathrow Airport store. Paddington bears in different sizes are available at the dutyfree shop.

Jo Malone in London

Aromatherapy products for fragrance-shopping connoisseurs.

Kent Hairbrushes in London

High-quality hairbrushes available in many different London shopping locations.

Liberty of London

Fine fabrics, men's and women's accessories, bedding, cosmetics, and more in this famous London soft-goods shop -- which has gone uncharacteristically trendy.

London Street Markets

Shopping for flea market bargains, charming crafts, and precious antiques? Finde theren here in London.

Lush in London

If you every mixed up a concoction in your bathroom, you'll love Lush. Shopping for organic and highly original soaps, bath bubblers, hennas, fragrances, and other sybaritic items.

Marks & Spencer in London

Department store in London and with shopping locations throughout the United Kingdom.

Mason Pearson Hairbrushes in London

Available in many different London shopping locations.

Paul Smith in London

The English designer has five London shopping locations.

Penhaligon's in London

Perfumes, fragrances, English scents.

Petticoat Lane in London

London's oldest street market, established some 400 years ago. Sunday is the main day for shopping.

Portobello Road Antiques Market in London

Market is open Saturdays with some 1,500 dealers. Antiques shops are open six days a week. Go to Notting Hill Gate underground station for shopping here.

Rigby & Peller in London

Royal Warrant of Appointment as Corsetieres to H.M. Queen Elizabeth (otherwise known as bra-maker to the Queen -- but they have plenty of trendy styles, too).

The Royal Collection in London

Commemorative bone china from Buckingham Palace.

Royal Purveyors of Jewelry and Luxury Items in London

List of shopping suppliers to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Selfridges in London

Popular London department store.

Stella McCartney in London

The designer's London shopping store is located at 30 Bruton Street.

Top Shop in London

Inexpensive and trendy women's clothing and accessories in many different London shopping locations.

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