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What are some of the best offbeat attractions in London?

28th October 2013

My answer to What are some of the best offbeat attractions in London? on Quora

Camden Passage antiques market in Islington (near Angel tube) should be right up your street. It’s full of fascinating characters and intriguing shops, including bits and pieces of WWII memorabilia.

Posted 28th October 2013 at 5:13 pm · Follow me on Mastodon, Bluesky, Twitter or subscribe to my newsletter

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