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Shopping in London: Scouring Spitalfields

December 4, 2007 at 4:05 PM | 0 Comments

We love shopping. And our London correspondent Annabel Ross does too...

When you think about markets in London, Portobello is probably the first that comes to mind, but it's not the only place to spend your pennies. Spitalfields Market, in the trendy East End, play host to an array of tantalising treats for your tastebuds and covetable clothes for your wardrobe, most far more affordable than their Notting Hill counterparts.

Sunday is the busiest day, with over 200 stalls, including an organic-only food market. Fridays are popular with fashionistas as the Young Designers' Market features wares from over 50 aspiring designers, while the first and third Wednesdays of the month are reserved for the Books and Records Market, choc-full of a fantastic selection of literature and music, both new and used.

Located just a short walk from Liverpool Street Station, the Spitalfields vicinity is home to a range of stylish second-hand and vintage clothing boutiques, as well as some newer additions including a Benefit makeup store and swanky-yet-affordable eatery Canteen, for those who prefer comfort food to fresh produce. Oh, and keep your eyes peeled for celebrity shoppers among the crowds--Kate Moss and Sienna Miller are big fans of the area, too!

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