Spitalfields Market: Vintage Thursdays, Fashion Fridays and Food Every Day of the Week.

Located just blocks away from the Liverpool Street Station, Spitalfields Market houses rows upon rows of eclectic sales ranging from clothing to food to vintage items. Every aisle is a tribute to the style of local establishments. Close to Brick Lane, the bustling weekend crowd weaves in and out of the market and surrounding streets, toting shopping bags and other recent purchases.

With employees willing to help find whatever the shopper is looking for, Spitalfields Market boasts a friendly atmosphere. While some may be encouraging impulse buys, the knowledge they offer about their products is often helpful. Many of the pieces are handmade, including guitar-string jewelry and framed prints. New sizes, colors, and pieces are readily at their fingertips, waiting for you to try on, inspect, or admire.

For the hungry shoppers, hot sandwiches and iced treats are sold in multiple places throughout the market. Mostly foods to eat on the go, Spitalfields Market caters to many taste buds.

The market holds different sales every day, with Sunday being the busiest. During the week, shoppers can find antiques and vintage on Thursdays or fashion and art on Fridays. Even late on a busy Sunday, the stalls seem fully stocked with product, though sizes may already have been swiped earlier in the day. An earlier arrival times allows for a full day of shopping but any time of day, Spitalfields Market is a great place to look for unique buys.

- Text and bottom image by Christie Francis. Top image by Grace Dickinson.