There is something enchanting about antiques. It is amazing to think that one item; one seemingly small and insignificant object from a Victorian house can hold so much mystery and magic and feel like much more than modern items that have the same function. The excitement that can be brought about by a small china cup that derives from the turn of the 20th century can’t be replicated anywhere else. As a species we are fascinated by our history; programmes such as Time Team are ever popular and there are numerous recreated towns and villages designed to show us what life was like for our ancestors. A discovery of a piece of our history in the earth can be heralded with the same anticipation and excitement as a penalty shootout in the world cup final. When you visit an antique shop and buy an item it is very unlikely that you will use it regularly; you will more than likely use it as a showpiece; your little bit of history that allows you to cling onto your roots in an age where everything is rapidly modernising.

Where better to buy items of historical significance than close to Tower Bridge; one of the most historically significant places in London? The antique shop has a wide array of different objects that will satisfy even the most picky of people. You can buy anything from cups to chests of draws, each of them with a history as enriching and exciting as our own.