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Shopping at Piccadilly
One of th e most exciting shopping areas is at Piccadilly and Oxford Circus. You can see famous London shopping streets, passing a number of classic British shops. Although it might cost a small fortune to buy something from them, browsing (and certainly window shopping) is free.
It's well worth peering through the windows to see not only the items they sell, but the interiors of the stores themselves. London also has its share of global brands and stores such as GAP, Reebok, HMV and Tower Records and you will see branches of these stores on this shopping day.
If you’re looking for cheap good quality sports wear – go to LillyWhites. Big store with many types of sports wear and accessories. Very good value for a small price.
If you’re IT lover and want to get a new iPod, check huge Macintosh store with a lot of good stuff there.
If you’re after a gift, The Royal Doulton shop on the corner of Regent Street and Beak Street is a great place to browse around and perhaps pick up a nice gift from. They feature pottery such as the Beatrix Potter and Bunnikins ranges. Another fine shop to browse through is the Waterford / Wedgwood shop a few doors further up Regent Street.
One of the best shoe shops is Shelly's (one branch is on the corner of Carnaby and Ganton Streets) have been selling their famous shoes since 1945, when Mr. Ralph Robbins opened the first store as 'Direct Shoe Supplies'. Shelly's were the first to introduce crepe soles in the 50's, winklepickers in the 60's, DM's and platforms in the 70's and Chelsea boots in the 80's. The company grew in the public consciousness, becoming synonymous with cultural change in the UK.
Shopping for kids? You can pop in to Hamleys calls itself "the finest toyshop in the world" and it really does take some beating. Established in 1760 as "Noah's Ark", the store was originally located in High Holburn, before moving to Regent Street in 1881. Wide range of toys and fun items for your children.
And the best time for shopping would be Christmas!
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