A journey through time and 25 utterly charming, traditional shops that epitomise London

Napoleon once called England 'a nation of shopkeepers'. It's no wonder then that London is home to some of the most venerable, charming and unusual shops in the world.

In this captivating book, photographer Horst A. Friedrichs and author Stuart Husband open the doors to 25 quintessential shops in the capital, from exclusive tailors and world-famous bookshops, to quirky button shops and underground silver collections. Every display tells a story; every shop window holds a secret.

Each shop is a world unto itself, every window a stage for tradition and imagination.

Step inside, and discover the artistry and enduring allure of London's finest shops.

Details

ISBN13: 9781761501616
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
Edition:
Publication Date: 09 Jun 2026
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Publication City, Country: Millers Point, Australia
Dimensions (cm): 29(H)x22.5(L)1504
Weight (gm): 1504

Author Biography

HORST FRIEDRICHS' photographs have appeared in the Independent, The New York Times, and Stern and several books. He lives in London.

STUART HUSBAND is a Brighton-based author and travel journalist whose work has appeared in Monocle, Four Seasons, the Telegraph, Observer, The Sunday Times, and the Independent.

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