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London Market Guide

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By Laura Porter, About.com

The London Market Guide© The London Market Guide
The Bottom Line
The London Market Guide is good for Londoners and visitors as we all love to shop and all want to find a bargain.
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Pros
  • Good book design - clear navigation, etc
  • Nice photos
  • Every market has good public transport directions and a clear, simplified map.
  • Honest reviews
  • Includes nearby refreshments and attractions.
Cons
  • Few spelling mistakes but nothing terrible.
  • I don't believe Walthamstow has the largest Oxfam in London as I've been to the Dalston branch.
Description
  • Latest edition published in 2008/9
  • Size: 6.8 x 4.4 x 0.7 inches
    (17.3 x 11.2 x 1.8 cm)
  • Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • Includes fold-out map showing all London market locations.
Guide Review - London Market Guide
The London Market Guide was first published in 1994 but although the author has been writing and reviewing this book for 15 years he does try hard not to reminisce.

This edition includes over 140 London markets with in-depth details and honest reviews for over 70 markets. As well as the basics, Kershman includes interesting local history and interviews with stall holders which helps you get a complete picture of the market's atmosphere. He also lists how to get a stall at each market. Another useful aspect is the inclusion of nearby refreshments and attractions which really helps you plan a great day out.

The fold-out map from the front cover shows all the markets in the book. Future editions could add a color wash for the different areas, such as purple for the south-east, etc to make it even simpler to search the markets.

The London Market Guide also includes Farmer's markets and Car Boot Sales, so is good for Londoners and visitors as we all love to shop and all want to find a bargain.

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