Unit 4: Shopping
Where to shop in London
John tells us a bit more about shopping in London…
"When I visit London one of my favourite things to do is shopping! I really enjoy hunting around for a bargain in the sales, buying something new to wear out on a Saturday night. Or alternatively, a bit of window-shopping - it doesn't cost a penny. Sometimes I'll spend hours just wandering around a market having a chat with my friends.
"There are loads of different places to go shopping in London. If you’re looking for 'high street' shops - the kind of shops you find in most towns, you can go to Oxford Street, but be warned, it gets too busy sometimes; it can be difficult to go anywhere! Alternatively for a less crowded, more relaxing shopping experience, go to Covent Garden, you can have an expensive cappuccino, and watch some (free) street theatre at the same time.
"Some people like shopping in department stores, the most famous one in London is 'Harrods' in Knightsbridge, but for me, it's not modern enough, and too expensive, the sort of place your parents shop. But just down the road is 'Harvey Nics', much more 'up-to-the-minute', but not cheap. The best of all the big department stores is 'Selfridges' in Oxford Street, it's a shoppers' paradise, nice clothes, and the prices? Well I can look, can't I?
"For that 'day out wandering around a marke' experience, try 'Camden', it's busy, exciting, trendy, and there are lots of bargains! You can buy cheap jeans and cool second hand clothes in the morning and then get a tattoo and a body piercing later on! If all that shopping is too tiring, you can get some Chinese or Thai food for £2 or £3, sit by the canal and drink a beer. What could be better?
"If Camden is not cultured enough, you might prefer a day to Greenwich - a world heritage site. This is a much more relaxing day out. You can have a stroll round the market and shops, and then take in a bit of London's history - it was the birthplace of Henry VIII, Queen Mary and Elizabeth I. There's also the park, the 'Cutty Sark' (an old tea clipper ship), the meridian line (where east meets west), and the old observatory…so much to do, but don't forget the shopping!"
I want to go a trip to London, so I learned this section. Specially, I love there 'Camden' because there are cheap jeans and cool second hand clothes!!! I want it.
