Vicky Grout's London Guide
Vicky Grout's London Guide
South London babe and leading documentarian of London’s grime scene, Vicky Grout is a photographer who shoots predominantly on analogue. When she’s not taking to the stage with her favourite artists, Vicky can be found shooting editorials for fashion brands and publications such as Push, Clash, i-D, Hypebae and more. From her favourite photography labs to her favourite trainer shops that cater to her UK 3 feet, here’s her guide to London.
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Foyles
107 Charing Cross RoadLondonWC2H 0DTUnited Kingdom
“Multi-storey bookshop in Soho where I always end up spending way too much money”
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Patta
6 Silver PlaceLondonW1F 0JSUnited Kingdom
“Amsterdam based streetwear brand Patta’s own London store”
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Phonox
418 Brixton RoadLondonSW9 7AYUnited Kingdom
+44 20 7095 9411
“Formerly Plan B, Phonox has been the spot for underground dance nights and raves.”
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Conservatory Archives
493-495 Hackney RoadLondonE2 9EDUnited Kingdom
+44 7444 760607
“An indoor plant shop in Hackney, feels like you’re in the palm house in Kew Gardens.”
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Artwords Bookshop
69 Rivington StreetLondonEC2A 3AYUnited Kingdom
+44 20 7729 2000
“The best store for photo/art books and magazines”
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Goodhood
151 Curtain RoadLondonEC2A 3QEUnited Kingdom
+44 20 7729 3600
“The spot for streetwear and cute homewares.”
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Bayeux Photography
78 Newman StreetLondonW1T 3EPUnited Kingdom
+44 20 7436 1066
“One of my go-to film labs, and Terry is a sweetheart.”
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Jerk Island
206 Coldharbour LaneLondonSW9 8SAUnited Kingdom
+44 20 7733 5611
“My fave Caribbean spot in Brixton.”
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Flashback Records
131 Bethnal Green RoadLondonE2 7DGUnited Kingdom
+44 20 3780 1900
“New and vintage records, always manage to find some gems whenever I go in.”
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