Liberty London

Liberty London has been bringing luxury, globally-sourced pieces to Londoners and visitors alike since it first opened its doors in 1875. The shop’s adventurous founder, Arthur Lasenby Liberty, dreamt of opening a grand city centre emporium. With a loan of £2,000 from his father-in-law, Arthur took ownership of a building on Regent Street to share his passion for design and quality with the public. 1924 saw the opening of the magnificent Great Marlborough Street shop which we know today. Architects Edwin T. Hall and his son designed the building to be constructed using the timbers of two ancient battleships! Designed to evoke homeliness, the space centres around three atriums, each of which is surrounded by smaller rooms complete with fireplaces and soft furnishings. Sadly, Arthur died seven years before the building’s completion, and never saw the realisation of his vision. His statue stands in the flower shop entrance today, to remind visitors of his work and ambition.Today, the building is heritage listed an icon of London and its artistry, unexpected curation and cultural diversity.Shoppers can explore unique collections of clothing, furniture and beauty products, and benefit from a plethora of unparalleled in-store services. The designer vintage department is a treasure trove of hand-sourced, high-fashion garments and accessories from past decades. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, this department will source your vintage piece for you, as well as restore and alter it to suit your needs. There are treatment rooms, a monogramming service, an in-store furnishing fabrics department, a florist, a restaurant, and so many more genuinely excellent goods and services to discover at Liberty London. Whether you’re in the city for a week, a weekend, or just an afternoon – don’t miss a visit.