Leather Lane (London)

Advantages: Bargains, bargains and more bargains
Disadvantages: It always rains when I go ;o(

...a question of a doubt, Leather Lane Market is just so very much like where I'd imagine Trotters Independent Traders (T.I.T hehehe) to operate from. After discovering one of my suit jackets had been clawed and chewed apart by one of 3 furry pussy children, I decided it was time to invest in a new suit. I came into work planning on taking a lunch time trip down to Oxford Street to trawl around the over crowded, over priced high street stores, when ...
...knows !?!) Location. Leather Lane Markets is situated a 5 minutes walk from Farringdon tube station, which has the Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City Lines operating from it. When you come out of Farringdon tube station, turn right, cross over the main road and walk up Greville Street, and at the end of the road on your right hand side is leather lane. Cash point If you need a cash point, it is worth bearing in mind that just before the ... Read review

Advantages: Bargains galore
Disadvantages: Only open Monday to Friday lunchtimes!

...you will find me browsing Leather Lane market. There aren't that many markets in London so it's great to work near one (for a full list there's a leaflet produced by London Underground which is available at train stations). What type of stalls are there? Food - one stall sells a variety - their products can vary greatly, although there is always biscuits (normally 3 packets for £1) and chocolate and some form or crisps. But I have even seen him ...
...Other stalls sell Italian leather shoes and these can be £30. In the winter they will also sell boots. Flowers - 2 stalls sell flowers and also plants. Books - one stall sells books every day - typically he will sell brand new books which retail for £7 for £5, plus he has some second hand books. The other book stall is only there Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (not on wet days though) and he sells mostly children books, cookery, garden and reference ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap prices good range of stalls
Disadvantages: None

...the entire length of London's Leather Lane, Holborn. The nearest Tube station is Chancery Lane on the Central Line, that's the red one on the underground map. I always combine my visits to theis market with a trip to the International Magic Studio which is just around the corner. The market has all the atmosphere of a typical bustling London Market and is like stepping back in time. Traders are all competing for your money so prices are cheap and ...
...a few clothing stalls so you can get kitted out with a new set of togs cheaply. The range of stalls and items for sale is varied, you can buy anything from electrical goods to fruit and veg. A great market for overseas visitors to pick up some bargains. It gets quite busy most days particularly around Christmas Time. Well worth a visit. ... Read review