There is no shortage of markets in London! It is one of my favorite things to do because you never know what you might stumble on. Old Spitalfield Market is one of my favorites.
On one side there is always fashion goods - clothes, jewelry, scarfs, leather goods, hats, ties... you name it! On the other side it changes from day to day.
Thursday is antique day. You can find old records, books, furniture, cameras, vintage clothes, china, silver, etc.
It is fun to look through the old jewelry and charms...
It's not a small market and it is always crowded! (I got lucky with this picture...)
Thursday can also make for a history lesson.....
Another market I enjoy is in Covent Garden. Covent Garden is in the theatre district so it is also entertaining!
Apple Market is in Covent Garden and it probably more upscale goods with home made clothes, jewelry, and home decor.
East Colonnade is also part of Covent Garden. It has some touristy things but it also has clothes, homemade candles, leather goods, henna, glassware, etc.
I said Covent Garden was entertaining.... there are street performs all throughout the market area. (Behind this performer is St. Paul's Church which is also know as the Actors' Church)
The performs consist of actors, magicians, singers.....
Musicians
At all the markets there is food!! London is a very international city so you can food from all over the world! My favorite Thai food is at Old Spitalfield.... above is Paella. I haven't tried it yet but maybe next time.
Borough Market is a new find and it is a Foodie heaven... I have learned that the day to go is Friday! It is crazy busy and it takes time to take it all in!
It has flowers and plants... mostly herb plants.
Wild game (all from local farms and estates outside of town)
Fish
There is something for everyone!
Mushrooms... colors, shapes, and sizes I've never seen before!
Tomatoes and peppers
Veg (British for veggie)
Cheese... I got Marco some that was marinated in Prosecco (he loved it!!)
I few olives...
IPA beers... there is also a wine section where you can purchase a wine bottle for 2.50 GBP and they will fill your bottle with wine (red, white or rose) for 5.00 GPB. You can take your bottle back anytime and they will refill it for 5.00 GPB. Cool idea!
I don't think there is any food you cannot find at Borough Market. Candy (above), breads, coffees, spices, fruits, olive oil, etc, etc.....
Another market I enjoy going to is the Greenwich Market. It is a smaller market but Greenwich is a fun area to go to. I have found a potter there from Jerusalem and I like his stuff (he members me when I'm there and gives me a good price).
Another market we have been to is Columbia Road Flower Market. It is only opened on Sunday and it is super crowded... I don't know if I can get Marco to go back with me. There are cut flowers and plants of every shape and size. We bought a small Olive tree and have it on our balcony. I wish I had pictures but like I said, it is super crowded and we were unable to get any good pictures.
I hope you have enjoyed the new post!
