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Guides and routes for hunting London's charity and vintage shops.

15 Jul 2026

The London charity shops the press keeps sending everyone to

Time Out, Vogue and the rest recommend the same handful of shops. Here is who keeps making the lists, and why the crowds might be the point you avoid them.

10 Jul 2026

How to spot a real vintage football shirt on a charity shop rail

The fakes have got good. Here is the two-minute check that saves you from paying vintage money for a market copy.

5 Jul 2026

A charity shop crawl through Dalston

One afternoon, one high street, and more second-hand rails than you can sensibly get through. Here is how to walk it.