( Above Photo: Bermondsey Antique Market )
Bermondsey Antique Market is a world-famous source of furniture, silverware, paintings, and other old items. It’s one of London’s historic antique markets and provides the prospects of discovering something unusually refreshing.
The market, also called Bermondsey Square Antiques Market or New Caledonian Market is situated on Tower Bridge Road, Bermondsey, and South London, England. In ancient days, the site hosted Bermondsey Abbey.
Ordinary citizens and antique dealers from London go to Bermondsey to buy furniture, silver, glassware, and china. On any one visit to the market, you may find a fabulous antique piece at the most attractive prices.
Bermondsey Antique Market is open on Friday from 4.00 am to 2.00 pm. Here, you can visit any 30 stalls to purchase antiques or have a bite of your favorite food. If you plan to visit the market, arrive early to take advantage of the deals down here.
By the afternoon, most sellers have met their targets and begin to pack their wares. Before the sun rises over London, Bermondsey would already be teeming with hordes of bargain hunters looking for deals on valuable antiques.
There are many reasons to visit Bermondsey Antique Market. However, the following would likely resonate with most ordinary citizens and antique hunters:
Genuine Antiques: Whether you’re looking for china, glassware, silverware, or furniture, the chances of finding authentic antiques at Bermondsey are very high. Here, there are no fake or imitation items on offer. What you get is the real deal.
Expert Advice: Even though they look like ordinary market sellers, the traders at Bermondsey are experts in what they sell. They can offer honest advice on the valuation of the items they sell without putting you under pressure to buy.
Treasure Trove of Antiques: Bermondsey is a true treasure trove of hand-crafted furniture and jewellery. Each item has a unique story that would keep you hooked for hours as you walk around the stalls.
Reasonable Prices: Just because they have high-quality antiques doesn’t make traders at Bermondsey crazy enough to sell their items exorbitantly. Instead, they provide high-quality articles and fairer prices than other London markets.
Love by Professional Antique Dealers: London’s professional antique dealers know how valuable the items they get from Bermondsey are. So, they won’t stop coming here. So, if the professionals love what they get, why wouldn’t you? Besides, you will get better deals than dealing directly with antique dealers.
Besides shopping for antique items, Bermondsey offers other opportunities in terms of eateries. You’ll find several restaurants and artisan bakeries where you can have a relaxed dinner. Examples of eateries include Café Amish, Tower Tandoori, Well Tower, and Fine Foods.
You can also quench your thirst at any of the small breweries at the market. Depending on what you want, you can have a taste of local ales and craft beers. So, you have every reason to visit Bermondsey Antique Market.
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