Christmas In South London, Friday, November 18, 2011 19


I


NBETWEEN Greenwich and Lewisham is Blackheath. Made famous for the start of the annual London Marathon, this pret-


ty area is amecca for restaurants, great shops and the Blackheath Halls which hosts concerts, talks and other events all through the year. Blackheath has retainedmany


of its local independent shops, cafes and restaurants, and all are within walking distance of the train station. There are lots of great shops.


Forthe perfect gift trySisters and Daughters –this gorgeous shop is full to the brim with gor- geous cards and wrap, jew- ellery, some stunning clothes and pretty bags. Youcan also stock up on Christmas decorations with its sumptuous


collection of


Be charmed by Blackheath


baubles and trinkets. Pares is one place to get your party shoes. There are twostores –one for adults and


Gorgeous: Sisters and Daughters in Blackheath


another for children, where the knowledable and friendlystaffwill measure your kids’ feet properly. Forgifts that sparkle check out jewellers Bentleys and Blacks, both in Tranquil Vale, and for book- wormsinthe family, visit The Bookshop on the Heath which stocks agreat selection of prints, maps and rare books. Butchers John Charles will ensure youhaveatasty turkey for lunch and delis Hand Made Food,Village Delicatessanand Pippins the greengrocer will provide youwith all the trim- mings. And for awide selection in Christmas plants and wreaths, Hortus and the Village Flower Shop are just the job. FinallyBlack Vanilla is agreat proper Italian coffee house and


gelateria –perfect for resting your wearyfeet for abit after all that shopping.


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60