Antique Markets
In London there are several antique markets open every day. When you are on a trip to London you may want to collect some of these beautiful and historic antiques. These markets are mostly busy, vibrant and overflowing of antique treasures. You may need an antique for various reasons. Perhaps you desire to furnish a room that London Builders just completed or maybe you want to take an antique back home from your vacation, whatever it is you have plenty of choices in these markets.
Here are some of the most popular markets:
- Piccadilly Market: This place sells antiques on Tuesdays from ten in the morning until six at night. Also from Wednesday to Saturday there is an arts and crafts market. You can find various kinds of vintage ornaments, glass, ephemera along with many arts and crafts items. The dealers here come and go, so you are never sure of what you can find here.
- Grays Antiques Market: This is an indoor market that has many choices when it comes to antiques. There are dealers that specialize in dolls, glass, vintage clothing, rare books and several other antiques. This is located just off of Oxford Street, which has many excellent places to shop. This market is open Monday through Friday from ten to six; they are also open on Saturdays from eleven until five.
- Bermondsey Market: This market is known as the New Caledonian Market and if you come to London, you must come here. It is across the river and near the site of an ancient abbey. This market is open very early on Fridays from six in the morning until noon. You are sure to find good deals when the dealers first set up between four and five in the morning.
- Camden Passage: This place is both a passage and an antiques market. It is open on Wednesday and Saturday morning. You will find many dealers with large amounts of special shops. It has been a famous antiques market since the 1960 and presently has more than hundred dealers with a huge line of expertise. You can find it close to the Angel Tube Stop.
Do not be afraid to bargain with the dealers because bargaining is part of the tradition. Enjoy your time in these markets and find the best antique for you.
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