The two markets that stood out to me this trip were the Seven Dials Market, which we went to early on, and the Borough Market. This is maybe because they are the only two I can remember going to! I wish that I had more photos of these places, but I spent my time there just wandering around and trying to soak up what I could. Specifically at Borough Market, I spent most of my time just outside of the market area near a pub, where I could hear people’s conversations or watch people walk by.
Inside the market, coffee was abundant; it almost felt like a competition among all the coffee places. I’m sure the croissant and pastry places also have their own type of drama. There were a lot of different Asian foods at the markets we’ve been to, and I’m picking up on the fact that Indian food is very popular.
The other area of London that I felt provided a much more culturally exciting experience than any market was Banglatown. Not to mention, I have plenty of photos of Banglatown. When we first walked through the big arch, I knew that it was immediately my favorite part of the city.
Banglatown had some of the most diverse and beautiful cultures I’ve seen so far. The graffiti covered every single wall, and it was tasteful too. Not just meaningless tags for the sake of rebellion, but beautiful art pieces.
The food selection at small markets and corner stores was primarily Indian cuisine. I wasn’t able to get any but we were able to appreciate one thing heavily: the fashion.
OH MY GOODNESS, the fashion was amazing. I’ve noticed that the part of London we stay in, around the Financial District, is very classy and reserved when it comes to fashion. In Banglatown, however, it felt like walking through a high-fashion hub. Everyone was dressed in such unique ways that we felt underdressed when we got there. We went to this amazing thrift store and saw some of the coolest clothes we have ever seen.
I love you, Banglatown!
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