The London Silver Vaults
Holborn
Originally opened in 1885 as Britain's first safe deposit building, this extraordinary space five floors beneath ground level has been converted into 29 small specialist shops (or "vaults" as they're called) that house silver dealers, the majority of which are family businesses. Products range from early-1600s items to contemporary pieces (with everything in between), and from the spectacularly over-the-top costing thousands to smaller items—like teaspoons, candlesticks, or a Victorian serving tray—at £30.
