Quirky Shopping Guide

The Quirky Shopping Guide, produced by Tower Hamlets Council, is an essential companion for anyone hitting the shops in the East London area wanting to find something that's a bit different.

Recently described as a “fascinating melting pot of different cultures and emerging talents” London’s Eastside is awash with hidden gems.

With its eclectic mix of designers, artists, jewellers, milliners, glassworks, bedmakers, wigmakers, shirtmakers, tailors, potters, booksellers, map specialists, specialist practitioners, a perfumery and a model making supply company (of course!) the East End is a haven of creativity and innovation.

Add to this all the colour, spectacle and Cockney charm of the famous Petticoat Lane, Roman Road, Old Spitalfields and Brick Lane markets, the fragrant Columbia Road Flower Market and the dynamic retail environment at Canary Wharf and there’s something for everyone.

All this provides a compelling shopping destination, whether you are looking for something innovative from an up and coming designer, something cheap, chic and unusual or an exclusive for that very special occasion, you’ll find it all in London’s Eastside with the help of the Quirky Shopping Guide.

Get this free guide with your next webshop order by adding product code BC00008 or

Pick up your guide from 4D modelshop or

Download .pdf version from the Tower Hamlets Website