Liberty of London is my favourite shop in London. It was begun by Arther Lasenby Liberty in 1874 with the lease of half a shop at 218a Regent St. The original shop had 3 staff members. It has grown a bit. In 1924 the Tudor revival building was constructed in Great Marlborough Street from the timbers of 2 ships, HMS Impregnable and HMS Hindustan.
Liberty has always been a trendsetter. It is famous for its beautiful fabrics, but it is much more than that. There is an excellent selection of cutting edge fashion, luxury homewares, accessories and jewellery. It is a delight to wander from room to room discovering beautiful things at every turn.
Take the stairs between the floor for some fun treats.
There was a Bridgerton tribute when I was there.
Arthur’s Cafe is a great place for lunch or a snack.
I never miss a visit to Liberty when I am in London. It shows the best of the best in a gorgeous setting.
Another favourite shop is Dover Street Market, 18-22 Haymarket. It was created by Rei Kawakubo of Japanese fashion label Comme des Garcons and her husband Adrian Joffe. The store sell Comme does Garçons as well as complementary high fashion and street wear brands. The concept was based on the Kensington Market, a fashion hub for Britain for over 40 years.
Come for a walk through Dover Street Market.
I really wanted this lamp, but there was no room in my suitcase.
There is a cafe on the top floor.
These two stores could not be more different, but they are both excellent in their own way.
I didn’t realise how large the Liberty store is. Will have to visit it when we are next in London.
By: Kerry & Jim on July 28, 2024
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It is a stunning building, filled with delights.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 28, 2024
at 8:12 am
Oh my goodness! I still can’t forget your post from last year describing the fun stores you visited in Paris. Thank you for the gorgeous photos and feeding my wanderlust.
By: Erika on July 28, 2024
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These 2 are definitely my favourites in London. I hope to be back next year.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 28, 2024
at 9:35 pm
Thank you Debra. I’m eager to go back to London. As always, your photos are superb!
By: Doug Petroni on July 28, 2024
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London is great fun. It was excellent to be back there.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 28, 2024
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I thought Liberty’s was the most thrilling shop. When I was a teenager and worked in London I used to wander through there and dream of being a shop/window dresser there. I loved the theatre and drama of their displays.
By: Jan on July 29, 2024
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I love Liberty. It is always a place I visit if I go to London.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 29, 2024
at 10:46 pm
Deb you always show us such fascinating places to visit. Your travels are so inspiring.
By: Camillus Davall on July 29, 2024
at 10:55 am
Thank you! I love London.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 29, 2024
at 10:46 pm
Well, indeed another sumptuous ‘gift’ you’ve shared with all your followers. Truly magnificent and posh; you ‘must’ be ‘challenged’ at every turn – the lamp that you adored; wow – beautiful object! It was wonderful to go on the ‘tour’ of those two shops, thanks again for taking us along.
By: Catherine Rowley on July 29, 2024
at 8:18 pm
London is full of wonderful places to visit, these are 2 of my favourites.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 29, 2024
at 10:47 pm
Wow look at those displays! They look gorgeous and I love the backdrop of the Tudor revival building too against the colourful clothes and bags.
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on July 29, 2024
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