Fine bone china, crystal, silverware and elegant housewares fit for royalty (they have, in fact, supplied pieces to the royal family). This Mayfair institution — since 1827 — feels more like a posh drawing room than a shop.

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The huge shopping mecca is as much a cultural experience as a retail one. Find everything from a puppy or a piano to a diamond necklace or designer handbag. Recharge in the amazing Food Hall — you’ll need all the energy you can get.

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