Independent Shops London

Discover artisanal confectionery and baking, one-of-a-kind ceramics and homewares, surprising and original gifts, vintage fashion, hand-designed jewellery, bookshops, stationers, haberdashers, florists, cheesemongers, delis and more - each shopping experience is unique.

Features fifty of the best small shops and independent markets around the capital, curated by vintage buyer and founder of Mason & Painter, Michelle Mason.

Arranged by area - north, south, central, east and west London - each section includes established brands as well as several new shops, opening their doors for business.

Michelle Mason is a designer, shopkeeper and stylist and has worked for a number of clients including Sir John Soane’s Museum shop, the British Library, the National Gallery and the Southbank Centre. She is also co-founder of east London vintage shop Mason & Painter in Columbia Road, home to the weekly Sunday Flower Market. Her first book was Flower Market (Pimpernel, 2019).