Just when I thought I could not find a 94 year old retired naval officer a gift from London, out pops Arthur Beales. Way over 100 years old I stumbled upon this boat store in the middle of London. I purchased a 100 year anniversary Titantic whistle only to be told by the shop owner that today (April 14th) was the 100 year anniversary of the Titantic! Friendly owner and everything you need from brass to port holes. You will find it on the port side of Shaftesbury Ave if you are headed due south about 8 knotts. read more

Arthur Beale - 115 years old this year - Sporting Goods Near Me - Ilmer, XGL

Whenever I have visited Arthur Beale, they always seem to have what I'm usually looking for. I must admit, the retail staff of Arthur Beale are always knowledgeable. The retail prices in this shop seem very odd looking but apparently, these guys do not charge you an arm and a leg. The retail staff of Arthur Beale always seem to know their stuff whenever it comes to yachtsman related clothing and other yachting related equipment. Arthur Beale also stock a large range of Saint James French style clothing, and their website is - http://www.saintjamesboutique.com/ Also at this historical yachting store, they also have a large stock of Leatherman craftsman tool knives and Victorinox Swiss army knives. And as of late, Arthur Beale, finally have a decent looking website with detailed information about the shop. read more

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This place is very much what chandler's used to be. Don't expect huge displays of goods for sale: most likely what you want is hidden under the cellar stairs. No modern sense of 'have a nice day' service, more of a 'take your time but get it right' attitude. I bought 20m of cotton rope, and loved the measuring out on a wooden yard stick. Sufficeth to say I love this place and think that it's an experience to be had from another time. read more

Arthur Beale - Sporting Goods Near Me - Ilmer, XGL

This place is literally 100s of years old and was apparently originally based on the bank of the river Fleet and only moved when it was covered over. Stepping in, you are not only walking into a chandlers but also walking back in time. The interior looks much as it would have done a century ago and they are selling much of the same stuff. I'm not sure how it manages to survive, but I'm glad it does. It's an anachronism, a throwback to an earlier time, it's marvelous because it just is. read more

I am no sailor, nor do I own a boat. I attempted to sail once, it was fantastic but as I have a busy schedule and South London is rather lacking in open waters, I have not taken it up since. I am however, fascinated by this oddly placed sailing shop in Covent Garden. I have been in once or twice, enchanted by the various shiny metal boat hooks and fittings. I was looking at them more in term of making jewellery out of. But however, if you are looking to buy fittings, ropes and supplies for your boat, then this must be the most well stocked sailing shop in London. Let alone in Central London. read more

I stumbled on this place on my first visit to London and the mere fact that it was there made my night. As a bonus, the staff was super friendly and I picked up a new pair of dinghy gloves and a couple of Arthur Beale branded mugs. It seems like they might not have quite as much selection as a larger chandlery, but what they have is sensible, useful equipment at competitive prices. read more

Difficult to understand why its here and not in the backstreet of some fishing port but here it is. Old fashioned bits and pieces for boats!