[21/12/2007] Burlington Arcade is an historic place. It was supposedly Britain's first shopping Arcade, opened in 1819. It takes the form of an indoor shopping street and one has to say that it is a beautiful and elegant setting in which to make your purchases. I first went there as a small boy with my Great aunt who would always pop in to look at the antique jewellery. Many of the shops offer all kinds of luxurious goods designed by expert craftsmen and the service tends to be first class with plenty of specialist knowledge on offer. There is a wide range of goods available including exotic antiques, t [more]

[21/12/2007] This was my local market when I lived in New York a few years ago although admittedly I didn't visit that often as it was rather on the expensive side. However, it has to be said that if you are a food lover, this place is an Aladdin's cave for gourmet food. The market is located on the site of an old Nabisco factory and is New Yorks largest food mall where you will find both raw and ready made produce. There are just over 20 specialty shops to eat, drink and purchase delicacies. I would highly recommend a visit to Amy's Bread if its till there. This is a wonderful artisan bakery with large w [more]

[21/12/2007] Possibly Camden's major attraction is the large weekend market. Its actually open every day but Sunday is the busiest. It is at weekends that the market opens and attracts all forms of local life. There are many stalls and shops offering a variety of goods from antiques, artisan craftwork, household accessories and furniture. The market is said to attract 100,000 bargain hunters every weekend and there are some real fashion bargains to be found if you‘ve got the patience to wander around. There are some smashing bargains with shoes, handbags and leather gear in general. The stalls sell everyth [more]