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    Past Caring

    3.9 (15 reviews)
    ModerateAntiques, Thrift Stores
    Open 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Prudence I.

    Such a good place to come for weird presents or cool retro bits to jazz up your house. Particular favourites include a constant supply of dress shop dummies, Emmanuelle chairs and Babycham glasses. They also sell books and second hand clothes of varying quality but always worth a rummage. Most things are a bit over-priced and staff aren't that keen to haggle. Still, places like this in London are disappearing fast and if you don't use it you lose it. If you're after a quality junk shop you can't do better than Past Caring.

    Joseph T.

    Past Caring is just up the Essex Road (not too far along from Angel tube). It sells an odd mix of things; as Felix W. said, more chintz than antiques per se. Items include hat stands, dummies, and quite a lot of suitcases. The prices range quite a lot but you can get a large suit case for between 10 and 12 pounds. If you're a fan of this period and style then you its definitely worth looking for some interesting things for use, display or furniture.

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    Review Highlights - Past Caring

    Most notably, as many posted pictures are showing, fantastic vintage bags and suitcases, typewriters and antique furniture.

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    Islington Antique Market

    Islington Antique Market

    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.3 miIslington, Angel
    £££

    One thing you'll never find here...... A Bargain!…read more Seriously though, I've lived in other parts of the UK and it seems to me that wonderful as this antique market is, it's very expensive. I find myself looking around and seeing that there are a lot of tourists and not so many 'locals' who are buying - but that's probably because it's so well known right? - well maybe half right, but the other half has got to be pricing. Don't get me wrong, i'm sure if you look hard enough you can find a bargain or two, and even haggle the guys prices down too 'a-la-bargain-hunt' but for me it does'nt seem real enough. All a bit Islington trying to be chelsea kinda thing. On the plus side - there is an excellent cafe in the market area that does fantastic breakfasts (although they're about £14 pp) - Go and have a look if you are in the area, browsing can be fun - just have in the back of your mind it's probably 20%-40% more expensive than it should be.

    In general I love markets, they are honest and raw and there is no pretentiousness about them…read more This one has a bit for everyone, even things you didn't even know you liked, you will end up browsing for ages. You can't miss Paul & Georgina Rooin's printing stamps. All shapes and sizes, quite bizarre, crowns, emblems, stars, I can just imagine buying a few and making an incredible print with them. Or how about the stalls with second hand books (I love the smell), or Objets d'art with really quirky art deco artifacts and unique jewellery. Although there are many vintage places July Eden's stall might have a nice surprise in stall, her specialty is whatever she can find. The market's trading days are Wednesday and Saturday, but there are a few stalls open during the rest of the week.

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    Storey's

    5.0(2 reviews)
    2.3 miCovent Garden, Strand
    ££

    Loved the shop. Some of the prints were a bit pricy but I understand the trade. I've been looking…read morefor good prints to bring home to my mother in America and it was the best place to find exactly what I needed. Highly suggest!!

    Magnificent! I was…read moreafter a print of Alexandra Palace for my fella's birthday and was pointed in the direction of Storey's by my mum: "You must have been before - that little store just off St Martin's Lane?" Erm, nope! Well, Storey's certainly is a 'hidden treasure' and I can't believe it's taken me almost three decades in London to discover it. Boxes and boxes of original, rare prints, from London scenes to military and naval to old maps - it's a trove of gems and I could have happily spent the entire day flipping through the images. There were three men serving when I arrived and one helped me to locate a fantastic, large print of Ally Pally from 1875 that was exactly what I was looking for. I continued to explore and also found a smaller print of 1820s Covent Garden market from 1885 and one of the Globe Theatre from 1885. The prices vary wildly in price, for example the small Globe print was a reasonable £30 while a similar sized map of north London was £230! Yikes! Many of them are extremely rare original prints and engravings, so it really depends on their age I guess. As I've said before, size isn't everything! My purchases cost me a modest £150 without framing, not bad considering their quality and uniqueness! They provide a framing service here but I wasn't sure where we'd hang them so decided to hold on so I could pick an appropriate frame later. This really is a great place to come for a thoughtful and unique gift for friends, family or that 'someone special'... or even just to treat yourself! If I'm in the area and have time to kill I will definitely be popping back in for a look around - I could spend hours in Storey's!

    Soho Vintage

    Soho Vintage

    3.8(4 reviews)
    2.3 miSoho
    ££

    Do I like this shop? Yes. Do I think it is a little overpriced? Yes…read more So being the queen of vintage that I am, I have my eye out for good quality, affordable retro clothes. Soho Vintage, well, it kinda ticks my boxes. It's not huge but it has a decent enough selection. It also seems to stock some great men's wear. Need a leather jacket? You'll find one here boys. The shop is hidden off a back street and can be missed but if you're in the area it's worth popping in. The lady behind the counter was very friendly and helpful if a little distracted by the phone. Vintage enthusiasts, check out this space!

    Yesterday I happened upon a perfectly respectable little vintage store hidden away on an an…read moreotherwise abandoned and un-trafficked corner of Soho. Encouraged by an easel sign on the busy Broadwick Street, I headed down the quiet Ingestre Place to the open door (and arms) of Soho Vintage. The tiny space was filled with a plethora of styles. From an antique Victorian skirt to the 80s off-the-shoulder sweatshirts that are all the rage right now, Soho Vintage represented all. The prices were a bit on the dear side but, considering its prime location in Soho, not surprisingly so. If you find something you absolutely must have, a little light haggling might work for you here, since the shop is so small - rue the fact that those vintage boots are £35 and you might get them for £30. Overall, this proved to be a solid vintage store with a wide variety of items (at a variety of price ranges) that belied the shop's size.

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    Salvation Army

    Salvation Army

    4.0(1 review)
    3.6 miWalworth

    I think now one can feel pretty safe in saying that it's common knowledge that "thrift-store chic",…read moremore often than not, is a mere farce. The actuality of it is: the coolest kids on that block have spent far too much money on looking "cheap" to be able to consider them thrifty at all. Not that there's anything wrong with this... I'm by no means the coolest kid on the block, but I too (like most) have be known to indulge on items of clothing that are a little out of my budget. I do, however, also have a little trick up my sleeve: the Walworth Road charity shops, Salvation Army in particular. Charity shopping requires dedication. I may have an upper hand having easy access to Walworth Road, but more often than not I manage to walk away from the Salvation Army shop a happy man (and believe it or not, being tall and skinny it's incredibly hard to find well fitting clothes so give us a break!). Although these clothes haven't received the tailoring and haberdashery that you would find in a high end boutique, I have managed to find both lambs wool and cashmere sweaters; as well a fine array of jackets; and the odd guilty pleasure plaid shirt, all for very little money. Don't get me wrong, this isn't some kind of magic fashion shop were they sell everything you want for a few bob, but the odd finds you get from here seem to make it worthwhile. The staff are an admirable group of friendly locals who seem to love a radio station stuck in the 1960s; and aside from your fashion needs there is a fine selection of quick reads, as well as quirky trinkets to help decorate your home. No you won't be able to buy your winter wardrobe here, but it's worth a look in just in case.

    Past Caring - antiques - Updated May 2026

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