On Sun, 9 Dec 2007 02:03:17 -0500 (EST), you wrote:

>I'll be working in London for a couple weeks in January.
>Would be nice to get away from the day job and do some treasure hunting.
>Can anyone recommend good electronics hobby/parts/salvage shops?
>
>thanks
>chuckc

There isn't really anything worth getting excited about these days. 
Probably the last remaining bargain source is the few remaining radio rallies (hamfests) but even
these are dying out - do a search for "UK Radio Rallies" or look in the listings in Practical
Wireless or Short Wave magazines  for listings but probably the only worthwhile one left within
reach of London is Dunstable Downs (Luton) in May. 

The only component place I can think of, if they're still there, is Direct Electronics in Romford
Road.

If you like general junk, Brick Lane market on Sunday mornings can be an interesting experience
It's mostly actually in the surrounding streets - Cheshire St and Scatler St, but you can't miss it.
Very crowded - beware pickpockets! I did once pick up an argon laser there....

 

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