Going to UK for the first time. Where to shop for MJ stuff?

[ebergen]

I'm going to London for the first time next week, and before figuring out my housing and eating arrangements, I want to know where to go to find MJ related stuff! Priorities, right?

I know I'm going to be near the Regent Palace Hotel in City Of Westminster. I'm looking for stores that sell anything MJ related; records, cd's, T-Shirts, etc... Also, what about non-merchandise centered stuff? Any MJ related sightseeing? Any help would be appreciated!

 

[myosotis]

I'm going to London for the first time next week, and before figuring out my housing and eating arrangements, I want to know where to go to find MJ related stuff! Priorities, right?

I know I'm going to be near the Regent Palace Hotel in City Of Westminster. I'm looking for stores that sell anything MJ related; records, cd's, T-Shirts, etc... Also, what about non-merchandise centered stuff? Any MJ related sightseeing? Any help would be appreciated!

Have you seen Thriller Live? I believe its still on at the Lyric Theatre, and I understand there is an MJ-dedication plaque on the front of the theatre.
http://www.nimaxtheatres.com/lyric-theatre/thriller_live

If you want to see the sights, you could take a boat trip down the Thames to the O2....I like the Thames clipper service , fast and with big windows for taking photos at the front. Nothing MJ related at the O2, just a nice trip past lots of London sights. (There is no commentary about the passing scene on this service...for that you need the slower tourist boats)

http://www.thamesclippers.com/routes-times-prices-booking/routes-times-prices-booking.html

If you tire of shopping and want a (long) walk in the parks, you could start from Hyde Park corner (opposite the Lanesborough hotel) and walk along the serpentine...the autumn colours should be getting under way. For a very long walk you can go as far as Kensington Gardens, and visit the Peter Pan statue...nothing to do with MJ; its related to the original Peter Pan book by JM Barrie. The Princess Diana memorial walk (through the park) is in that general direction too.