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Alfies was opened by Bennie Gray in 1976, housed in the Edwardian buildings of the former Jordans department store.<ref>http://www.spaceorg.co.uk/happen.htm {{ |
Alfies was opened by Bennie Gray in 1976, housed in the Edwardian buildings of the former Jordans department store.<ref>http://www.spaceorg.co.uk/happen.htm {{wayback|url=http://www.spaceorg.co.uk/happen.htm |date=20131004214106 }}</ref> Renovations have included an extension in 1988. The complex now covers {{convert|35000|sqft|m2}} over five floors. The Quad opened in 2005, focussing on modern design from the last hundred years.<ref>http://www.historyandnews.co.uk/article.php?story=20060713155412786</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:37, 25 August 2015
Alfies Antique Market is a large indoor market located on Church Street in Lisson Grove, London.[1] It houses over seventy-five dealers offering antiques; including silver, furniture, jewellery, paintings, ceramics, glass and vintage clothing.[2]
Customers have included the designers Tom Dixon, Nina Campbell, Jasper Conran and Kelly Hoppen.[3]
History
Alfies was opened by Bennie Gray in 1976, housed in the Edwardian buildings of the former Jordans department store.[4] Renovations have included an extension in 1988. The complex now covers 35,000 square feet (3,300 m2) over five floors. The Quad opened in 2005, focussing on modern design from the last hundred years.[5]
References
- ^ "churchstreetmarket.org". churchstreetmarket.org.
- ^ "London's antiques shops". Time Out London.
- ^ "Five top designers reveal the places and spaces in London that inspire them". the Guardian.
- ^ http://www.spaceorg.co.uk/happen.htm Template:Wayback
- ^ http://www.historyandnews.co.uk/article.php?story=20060713155412786