Experience Vintage Living In Greenwich London

Sitting south of the capital, Greenwich is a utopia of all things cultural, from historic landmarks, to markets and endless entertainment, with an added offering of inaugurated vintage establishments. From antique shops to traditional London culinary delights — Greenwich has a brilliant retro essence, and here we round up the best places to visit for an old-fashioned experience.

1. The Junk Shop and Spread Eagle

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A wonderland of unique vintage possessions, The Junk Shop and Spread Eagle is a fine family-run establishment. Holding everything from peculiar old pub signs, to children’s furniture, home decoration, toys and much more — all separated in 14 singular units making the wonderful variety antiques easy to browse. A hidden treasure of the place is the old fashioned tea shop serving homemade cakes, cream teas, tea and coffee, with a courtyard that opens when the sun comes out.

2. The Greenwich Vintage Market

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Visitors to the award winning Greenwich Vintage Market can journey through 40 eclectic stalls all containing a variety of objects, including retro and vintage clothing, timeless antiques, collectables, jewellery, vinyl, books, up-cycled furniture and much more. The old-fashioned refreshment hut offers guests hot and cold refreshments including cream teas, burgers and paninis. The Moonlight Market pops up during the hotter seasons, which includes a bar and live music.

3. Joli Vintage Living

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Outside shop display at Joli Vintage Living

Located in the heart of Greenwich, Joli Vintage Living is a quirky boutique filled with timeless style. Both men and women’s vintage retro fashion is catered for, including ties, designer suits, handbags, dresses, coats, accessories, buttons and more. A range of remarkable homeware and furniture is also stocked, from armchairs to tea sets, sewing machines, crystal glasses and other intriguing items.

5. Retrobates Vintage at The Beehive

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Exhibiting flawless collections of menswear and womenswear from the 1940s up to the 1980s, each era is perfectly executed with flamboyant blouses from the swinging 60s to the prevalent 70s flairs. The collections of vintage and retro clothing at Retrobates Vintage are dreamily limitless, with other accessories and homeware also on offer for the outdated enthusiast specialising in record players, authentic telephones and radiograms.

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