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Peruse mid-century furniture at Hackney Flea Market, gorge on falafel wraps, strawberries and British cheese in Borough, soak up the vibe at Camden Lock and then buy a bunch of fresh eucalyptus or a five-foot monstera at Columbia Road. London’s got hundreds of markets but these are the only ones you need to know about. Grab an empty tote bag and be prepared to hunt for some treasures.

Paperback, June 10, 2025, 176 pages, 162 x 113 x 17