The Tower of Babel – Shop of the Day 143We finish our London record shop perambulation with a visit to Seven Sisters N15 and Zen Records. I have it on good authority that this is an absolute London gem and one of the best record shops in town. Also No.2 on thevinylfactory list of London’s best secret record shops. So if you like your reggae, ska, rare groove and soul get on the...
The Tower of Babel – Shop of the Day No.58Not travelling far from yesterday’s shop, actually virtually right next door. Soho and the sex industry. Neon signs not for art today but for their original night time allure.We are seeing the sterilisation of many parts of London toward a gentrified boring landscape of branded luxury shops, a playground for the rich. I fear we will lose so...
The Tower of Babel – Shop of the Day 146Brixton, Coldharbour lane. This off licence has had a history of combining booze and art with artworks outside the shop. I like looking up the origins of the names of roads – it reinforces the fact that these streets have been walked for centuries by people just like us. A “cold harbour” was an uninhabited shelter for travellers, often along a...
The Tower of Babel – Shop of the Day No.47Very sad to hear the news of the passing of cricket legend Richie Benaud, former Australian captain and legendary commentator. I think this maybe the only Australian shop in the tower and fittingly it’s just round the corner from Lord’s cricket ground. My thoughts are with his family.
The Tower of Babel – Shop of the Day 16With thought of all who are up early due to work, children or even for the love of a frosty morning. On a Monday morning what better way to start the week than to flap our wings and do the funky chicken.
The Tower of Babel – Shop of the Day No.32Kosher wine shop in Golders Green NW11 but who could the cardboard cutout be of in the top right window????
The Tower of Babel – Shop of the Day No. 81To my neck of the woods and a shop really showing how to make a difference to the local area. An area bereft of interesting places to shop Lili stuck her neck out and opened a part gallery – part vintage furniture – part community arts space. It has made a real difference to an area that has, through community cohesion, been trying to improve...
The Tower of Babel – Shop of the Day 13The record shop/bakery combo was once a more regular sight on the streets of London. Is this one in Willesden NW10 the only one left?
The Tower of Babel – Shop of the Day 07With Russian planes increasingly flying into or near UK Airspace perhaps this shop will be looking forward to an increase in trade…
In the heart of Nunhead (which in itself is a great name) in South East London. I love the way it is so masculine/feminine. Fluffy poodles and manly car bits right next door to each other inhabiting the same shop almost. Featured by Barnaby Barford.
