Old Curiosity Shop

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Thu Dec 2 2010

Built around 1567, this building can justifiably lay claim to being the oldest shop premises in central London – though whether it actually inspired the Charles Dickens novel of the same name is anyone’s guess (though Dickens lived in nearby Bloomsbury and was known to have visited the shop). It’s a joy to visit, anyhow, with small winding staircases and low wooden ceiling beams. These days, Japanese designer Daita Kimura creates unique handmade shoes in the basement workshop – his avant-garde (and sometimes eccentic) styles for men and women start at around £200; the jazz shoe styles, such as the Paris model, are particularly covetable, while the Hog Toe styles are particularly emblematic of his work. Margo Salby designs are also sold here. Duck as you go in to avoid bumping your head.

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Address:
Old Curiosity Shop 13-14 Portsmouth Street
London
WC2A 2ES

Venue phone:
020 7405 9891
Venue website:
www.curiosityuk.com
Opening hours:
Open 10am-7pm Mon-Sat
Transport:
Tube: Holborn tube
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1. Old Curiosity Shop
  - 13-14 Portsmouth Street
    London
    WC2A 2ES
  - 020 7405 9891
  - www.curiosityuk.com
  - 51.514947,-0.117307

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Hi, I would like to introduce myself. I am Tarun Malhotra and I specialise in manufacturing shoes for designers under the brand name of SAPATOS. Brand profile : Sapatos was launched in 2011 by Tarun malhotra, a graduate from FDDI. Hailing as the third generation of family business in shoe manufacturing based out of Agra, India. Sapatos- specializes in a wide variety of materials like wood, HM, cloth, leather and eva. The company manufactures designer shoes apart from designing collections for designers in the industry. Apart from manufacturing for designers I carry my designer line which I wanted to seek you for stocking at your stores. regards tarun 09760434200 (india)

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