Shopping and sightseeing are two of my favorite things to do when
traveling. I love it when I can combine
the two as in the case when I visit Portobello
Market, the world’s largest antiques market, and a beloved
London landmark. Here you will find over
1,000 dealers selling every kind of antique and collectible, plus food, fashion, the works! It attracts visitors
from all over the world who come to shop the most extensive selection of
antiques in Britain. We do not go to London without making a stop here, and always come away with as much as we can carry.
My dad had a birthday coming up when we visited. He’s been a trumpet player since his youth,
so we bought him the pocket trumpet (far left) for his birthday.
I love culinary antiques (naturally!), so at this stall I treated
myself to a set of Apostle
Spoons.
This colorful shop was one of my favorites.
It was unbelievably difficult
to carry home with us. I am convinced
that it was this cumbersome and unusual piece of art that bumped us from coach
to First Class. I don’t think the
airline people had any idea just what to do with it (or us!).
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I love Portobello market, and the last two times I've been to London, we went directly there on arrival (very early Saturday morning arrival after 10 hour flight!)Treasures!!
ReplyDeleteIf I ever get to London will have to check this out!
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Miss Bloomers
Love this store in Portobello! The little spoons are so cute, too. I think I'll make hubby for Saturday dessert the Baked Banana, French Toast with Maple Ginger! Wow, it looks great, you have the best recipes! Have a lovely Mother's Day, my friend.
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Oh, for heaven's sake...this is THE place to be!!!! Look at all that stuff!!! I would be in overload mode!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of a pocket trumpet, but when I look at the picture, I may have seen one before. Very nice! I'm sure your Dad LOVED it!!! It's cool that he's a trumpet player!!!!!!
I was in Londonduring the 70's and never made it to the Market. Now I'm sorry I missed it. It looks like a bunch of fun. Thanks so much for sharing. xo marlis
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Just another reason for me to want to go to England. Sigh...
ReplyDeleteOh dear Patty, I am sorry you will be missing your dearest mother this year for the first time! I dread the thought of not having my mom, but that's life and than again, we never know when you go 'home' to the Father yourself! Thanks for dropping by, hon. Blessings to you.
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I love Portobello Market! I have a few purchases from there that I so treasure. Such a spectacular destination.
ReplyDeleteHappy to have you at "Oh, the PLACES I've been!"
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I've always wanted to go there! Thanks for this virtual tour!
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Sharon
I love your pics and treasures from the market! But the didgeridoo made me smile. I'm from Australia and I too have always wanted to own one. I'm told it's very hard to play.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post, trip, and beautiful mosaic! I would love to shop there if I ever take a trip across the pond!
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