London Has The Best Shopping In Britain
The capital of England, London, is nearly as well known for its enjoyable shopping as it is for its interesting culture and prestigious history Visitors from all around the globe flock to London to sample the incredible selection of specialist markets, department stores and boutique stores. With the weak Pound and strong $ visitors from America will find goods are far less expensive as it once was, the same can be said for those visitors arriving from other countries in Europe because the UK £ is also struggling against the Euro.
Well Known London Stores
Probably the most famous department store in London is Harrods of Knightsbridge the world’s largest having about 18,000 m2 of floor space. The Harrods motto is ‘Omnia Omnibus Ubique’ meaning all things for all people, everywhere’. Most folk associate Harrods with exclusivity and luxury and most well known are the food hall and toy department
Selfridges is another store well worth a mention. situated on Oxford Street, Selfridges first opened for business in 1909. Named after, and constructed by the American businessman Gordon Selfridge Selfridges had been specially designed so that the goods on sale were readily accessible to the customers which was a new concept at the time.
Key Shopping Areas In London
Covent Garden has become extremely well known for its unusual and specialist shops and is considered a trendy place to hang out. As well as the fascinating shops there are also a small number of restaurants and eating places around Covent Garden.
Camden Market is another popular London market. Although there have been a variety of markets in Camden over a long period of time the present market only appeared in 1974. Camden’s market is actually a group of adjoining markets selling a variety of goods together providing an amazing selection of wares.
London Streets Famous For Shopping
The Kings Road is Chelsea’s main high which is one of London’s most stylish and chic streets on which to shop. The Kings Road has long been associated with fashion and the manager of the punk band the “Sex Pistols” once owned a clothes shop/boutique there making the road popular with punks as a place to hang out and be seen, in more recent years the Kings Road is more subdued but still well worth a visit.
Another road in London, associated with shopping, is Sloane Street which is named after Sir Hans Sloane who bought much of the land in the area in 1712.
Staying In London
Getting to London is amazingly easy, being the nation’s capital city transport links are amazing and London’s underground makes everywhere easy to get to.
London accommodation appears everywhere and is very easy to find but sadly it can prove to be a teeny bit over priced. It is usually the best idea to book your London hotels online and you will discover a variety of London hotels, guest houses and apartments at http://www.londonhotel4u.co.uk/.
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