Old fireplaces, stained glass and wooden doors, not your standard local shop but fantastic…read morenonetheless. The reclaimed fittings that you will find in the Junction Emporium are unique and beautiful, enough to give an old house a new lease of life. The owner, formerly a builder, specialises in supplying and fitting old fireplaces. You will not find a shop where they know more about this select market or have such a stunningly unique collection than at The Junction Emporium.

This shop sells fully restored pine furniture, much of it coming from Eastern Europe, fully…read morerestored fireplaces and surrounds as well as beautiful pieces of original furniture. It also provides Restored pine furniture and fireplaces from the 1800s to the 1930s. Also a large range of architectural pieces such as door handles, ornamental cast iron, stained glass windows and a comprehensive stock of stripped internal and external pine doors. It is a family run business for many years they are very happy to offer free advice and have a wealth of craftspersons at disposal, including stone masons, stained glass window repairers, cast iron welders and architects to name a few. They also offers a pine stripping service, custom built kitchens and wardrobes and personally installs fireplaces. So if you want your problems and headaches sorted out then get down to the Junction Emporium, Lordship Lane in east dulwich.

Junk, the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up [syn: debris, dust, rubble,…read moredetritus] Shop, a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod" [syn: store] Basically this is a place where you can purchase nonsense that you didn't even want or realise you needed. It's also a little bit amazing! Run by 2 old geezers Alice S is right, there is a ramshackle collection of stuff the you just wouldn't put together, Actually if you are in the business for a bargain you may find one here, I can't put a name on what they sell but there is a huge collection of nonsense to browse. Seriously, It's a lovely place, go visit!

I don't know where else in South London you can find an antique javelin, a birdcage and an…read moreautobiography of Frank Sinatra on the same table. The Junk Shop is an Aladdin's cave of rubbish/treasure on Greenwich South Street. The stock varies from biographies and historical artifacts (mainly right wing paraphernalia- a Daily Mail series on the modern monarchy, an enormous hardback on the Third Reich and a Thatcher biography) Amongst all the military-themed bits of tat, there are actually some very good finds- there were some cool old 1950s Christmas cards, some 1960s newspapers in excellent condition and some beautiful vintage postcards. It is a funny old place but definitely worth a rummage through.

Have walked passed this place hundreds of times with the promise that one day I will go in and…read morefinally today I did! Three floors of many different items, they do not just specialise in furniture or pictures but have all sorts, from chandeliers, chairs, tables, pictures, glasses, etc. so worth a wander around to see what is in there to catch your eye.

Basically if you are after something that you can't find, chances are it is here. Furniture,…read morevintage clothing, Biker jackets, retro home-ware, books and comics. The only limit to the stuff in this market is that its all cool. Its a collection of shops but also market stalls, a wine shop and a coffee bar that serves fantastic specialty coffee. They have antique, rockabilly, punk and rude boy clothing. Includes shops like Crazy Man Crazy, Vintagehart, Bambino, Volcano Coffee Works, Cartwrights, Beyond Retro, etc. It's also a great place to sell stuff. Church Rd has suffered since a a multi millionaire Nigerian church has purchased the local cinema with designs on making it a a bankrolling jesus cash in centre dispite being denied planning by the Council. But the residents of the the longest side of the Triangle of Upper Norwood are standing firm against this insult to the local community and not letting the rot set in. The people of SE19 have led this initiative in a creative and very cool way. Seeing it now and comparing it to the row of empty shops photographed on google maps, its amazing how much its changed in a year. Talking to local stall holders plans for buskers and more food stalls are afoot and people interested should pop down and chat.

Like Katie, I'm very tempted to give this a 1 and say 'it's rubbish, don't bother' because I want…read moreto keep it a secret. But she shared it with me, so I should spread the love. I've spent far too much time exploring this cavernous place searching for the ideal [insert current interior obsession here]. The prices are actually very reasonable and anyone with a passion for vintage homewares, antiques or just plain old good value bits and bobs for the home should definitely give it a go. The only thing I would say is it's a bit difficult to know who to talk to about buying things and to work out what's for sale and what's still being touched up because - like so many places in Crystal Palace - it's so small and friendly that I never know who's an employee and who's a shopper!

I'm torn between wanting to tell the world about this excellent 4-storey antiques warehouse that…read morestocks hundreds of reasonably-priced second hand stuff that you usually pay 3x more for in Spitalfields, and wanting to keep really really quiet about this hidden gem of a shop. After all, the busier it gets, the fewer lovely antiques there are for me and the rest of Crystal Palace to fill our flats.

Haynes Market seems like the perfect place to get lost in for a few hours. We found it by accident…read morewalking down this small road off Westow Road. It is like a whole new world of the past when you walk through the narrow doorway. A word of advice, do not take small children in there as they do not like people picking up their goods as most of it is antiques. They've got something for everyone in there, even if you do not like antiques. I saw a bunch of comics from my youth, a few action figures, tonnes of clothes, books and memorabilia scattered all over the place. The Haynes Market is a maze but a fun one. There is stairs from the first floor to the ground floor where you will discover a few more stalls to browse from. My friends got to wrapped up in the market that we spend ages in there looking at things, it's just amazing. Haynes Market is what a market in London should be like!

I've walked past this market so many times but never went inside…read more I don't think many people no that it is there as it's down a side street and there isn't much signs to direct people there. I finally went inside and wasn't disappointed there is so much to choose from the staff are very friendly and I brought quite a few coins and stamps as these are the things I collect and am interested in. Will defiantly be returning in the future.

Just off lewisham way, i drive pass this lovely small boutique every day...! on my way to work…read more Its a little paradise of vintage clothes...LOVE, LOVE..! A really nice owner who always they to happy if needed.

If you are successful enough to find the hidden antiques shop on Lordship Lane, you are lucky. I…read morewas given precise instructions on how and where to find it. Still I was unsuccessful. You want to head for the greasy spoon builders café near North Cross Road, once you have found that then you are there. Follow the steps down to what looks like the cafes celler and this will take you to a secret shop full of tins, copies of old, original books, pictures, furnishings and the usual eclectic mix of antiques. It is a really cute little shop with a particularly impressive selection of books and I believe a reasonably new addition to Lordship Lane. I cannot understand why they do not make it more noticeable from the street, but then again maybe that is why it is so charming.

This is a real treasure trove of a place! You need a few hours to explore the jam packed yard,…read moredon't wear heels or best togs! I was wading through mud don't let that put you off though cos remember there is lost treasure here! There are 2 indoor rooms with beautiful chandeliers and mirrors, wall lights and old interesting fittings and fixtures. They will deliver! On a minus point, nothing is priced and its not particularly cheap. You can park in the road opposite. Also, I wouldn't take young children here because everything is stacked up high and you have to squeeze through some tight gaps, there could be accidents!!

The most unhelpful and rude service Ive ever had in my 10 years in London. Prices must be so high…read morethey don't need the business. Would never go back