A&B Glass, 124 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2544541. Local glass specialists. David Rowley also works from this address as a designer framer (call 0207 2496500).

Affinity, 5 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2410898. Jewellers stocking a range of designer watches including DKNY, Storm, Fossil and D&G. Silver chains, rings and bracelets as well as more delicate pieces of jewellery make good gifts.

AJs Beds and Furniture, 108 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 8129466. Can you guess what they sell?

Akdeniz Kitchen Ware, 86 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2543006. Caters for all your kitchen needs from electrical appliances to storage to utensils and crockery.

Androulla Toumazos, 193-195 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2496780. Androulla designs a range of ladies clothes specialising in coats and occasion clothes. Staple items can be adapted to taste and produced in a wide range of fabrics and bespoke items can be ordered.

Ark, 161 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2759311
Pretty gift and interiors shop selling photo-frames, clocks and lots of retro homewares - kettles, colanders, aprons and tableware.

Artaprint, 205 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2540709. A wide range of paints, brushes, canvases and other accessories for the budding artist.

Askew Eyewear, 195-197 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0UL, 0207 2496333. This boutique optician on the corner of Church Street and Albion Road sells an extensive collection of vintage and one-off sample frames. Brands stocked include Face a Face, Lindberg and Booth & Bruce. Frames can also be custom-made to individual specifications and there is a specialist line in prescription sportswear for the active.

Beaucatcher, 44 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 9232522. Pretty and relaxing hairdressing salon with a good reputation.

Blooming Babes, 107 Newington Green, N16 0207 7040584
Range of cut flowers and bouquets.

Bored on Board, 111 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2549740. Stocks traditional skater labels for men women and children including Addict, Volcom, Boxfresh and Etnies. As well as clothes and trainers, they also stock wheels and other skate board accessories.

Born, 168 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0JL 0207 495069. Born stocks a wide range of natural, organic and fair trade products for pregnancy, babies and children offering a different approach to parenting.

Casino, 136 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 9232225. Vintage clothes store with a definite American cowboy influence apparent in the cowboy boots and retro t-shirts. Some customised handbags and other accessories are also available.

Church Street Bookshop, 142 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2415411. New and second-hand books are both available all at discount prices. Specialities
include contemporary fiction and children's titles.

Cobbled Yard, 1 Bouverie Road, N16 0208 8095286
A quirky antique and second-hand store selling everything from furniture to lamps to bicycles.

Daycock Cycles, 143 Stoke Newington Road, N16 0207 2543380. Large cycle store selling racing and mountain bikes for all ages, along with cycling accessories.

Earlybird, 86 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 9233504. Greetings cards, wrapping paper and gifts - mugs, photo albums, aprons, pictures - are all available in this handy shop.

Elegance, 125 Stoke Newington High Street, N16, 0207 2490556. Full of all the glitter and sparkle you could ever need, Elegance stocks a wide range of shoes, handbags and jewellery in all colours of the rainbow.

Evergreeen and Outrageous, 43 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2540935. This local florist sells a great range of cut flowers and also house and outdoor plants. They produce lovely arrangements for special occasions and always have a super range of Christmas trees, holly and mistletoe.

Flooring Centre, 119 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2540401. Carpets, linoleum and tiles are all available at this local store.

Flowers, 113 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 9231877. An N16 fixture, this friendly florist has a range of plants, exotic flowers and can supply for weddings, funerals and special occasions.

Frere Jacques, 121 Stoke Newington Church Street, 0207 249 5655. Chic and charming children's clothes shop catering for 0-12 year olds with a Gallic flair, as half the stock is sourced from France. Call into the shop for details of children's hairdressing.

Gallery 166, 166 Stoke Newington Church Street, 07886767326. A lovely gallery space exhibiting and selling prints, photos and both decorative and practical ceramic items - perfect for a unique treat or gift.

General Woodwork Supplies, 80 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2546052. GWS carries all materials and tools needed by the serious builder and amateur DIY-er.

Gino's, 9 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2542111
Traditional barber shop for the boys.

GK Locksmiths, 45 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2544617. Where would you be without a local locksmith? GK Locksmiths are helpful, efficient and are great in emergencies.

Hair Tonic, 37 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2549401. Stylish new barbers with a retro feel.

Hamiltons, 96 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2541703. Stocking everything from lampshades, to leather armchairs, to dressing screens, to oak chests, Hamiltons is a one-stop shop for stylish interiors.

Hammerton Hardware, 159 Stoke Newington Road, N16
Plumbing, electrical, fittings, locks etc. One of Stoke Newington's oldest surviving shops. Packed with useful stuff. Sadly, the proprietor died very recently so the shop's future is uncertain

Haringey Electrics, 31 Stoke Newington Church Street, 0207 2542771. Local store for all your electrical needs selling spares and offering repairs on most household electrical goods.

Hub, 49 & 88 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2544494. Recently expanded, Hub now has two branches on Church Street selling contemporary designer fashion for both men and women. Favourite labels include Orla Kiely, John Smedley, Sonia Rykiel, Fred Perry. The bags and shoes are particularly good.

Igloo, 37A Stoke Newington Church Street, N16. A great small shop for one-off mirrors and frames. Mosaic details feature heavily in available stock but ranges are frequently changed.

Infocus Optician, 163 Stoke Newington High Street

Long-standing local optician with an excellent reputation.

Ivory, 188a Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2750121
Ladies clothes store carrying a range of casual and dressy clothes, shoes, bags and accessories.

J's Décor8, 230-240 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 5022283. Paint specialist with a wide range of the leading brands plus on-the-premises mixing facilities.

KAC, 46 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2540272
This family-run hardware store can provide for almost anything the DIY enthusiast might need - and the friendly advice is free.

Kontakt, 183 Stoke Newington High Street, 0207 275 9082. Stylish new hair salon for the local movers and shakers.

Mass, 19 Barn Street, N16 0207 8129700. A showcase for local furniture designers specialising in bespoke wooden furniture for kitchens, gardens and bedrooms. Other household products are also stocked.

Metal Crumble, 13 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2490487. This great local jeweller specialises in amber, mother of pearl and ammonites, along with a wide range of silver chains, rings and earrings. Commissions are also taken if you are looking for a unique item for a special occasion.

Meto Print, 162 Stoke Newington Road, N16 0207 9239977
Printing, stationery, colour copying, lamination, posters etc. Same day service available.

M&M Heating and Plumbing, 218 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2498228. Stockists of heating and plumbing necessities, they can also advise and install systems.

Mystic Fragrance, 145b Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2544776. Specialists in alternative therapies, aromatherapy and essential oils. They also sell incense, candles and burners.

Ocean Books, 127 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 5026319. New and second-hand books are sold with particular speciality on music and travel.

Olive Loves Alfie, 84 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2414212. New boutique for boys and girls up to 8 years old. Includes British and American vintage, Danish retro designs, Japanese kimono influenced designs, Dutch baby wear and contemporary classics.

Packing Direct, 3a Evering Road, N16 0207 2544848
Sell a range of cardboard boxes of all sizes, ideal for home removals and storage.

Parkers Pet Foods and Aquatics, 147 Stoke Newington High Street. Relocated a few doors down frm the older store, Parkers continues to sell all the paraphernalia required for a pampered pet. They also have a wide range of tropical and non-tropical fish, which are worth a visit in themselves.

Pelican Flooring, 178 Stoke Newington Road, N16 0207 2547955. The biggest range of carpets and vinyl in the area. Also fittings.

Pictures and Light, 41 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 9237923. This retro furniture store carries unique items ranging from glass vases and lampshades to an array of posters, prints and mirrors to leather seats and couches, with the emphasis firmly on 50s, 60s and 70s.

Professional Nails, 65 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2415674. A salon to rival American nail salons, Professional Nails provide manicures, pedicures as well as a range of acrylics.

Ribbons and Taylor, 157 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2544735. An absolute treasure trove renowned for its great range of both ladies and men's vintage clothes. Specialities include cocktail dresses, shoes and denims.

Red, 129a Stoke Newington Church Street, 0207 2492671
Popular contemporary boutique stocking both ladies and menswear. Red specialises in the fashionable Traffic People label and has a good range of unusual accessories - beads and bangles particularly - shoes and bags. It's worth a visit to see the wallpaper.

Rosa, 3 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2543467
The only lingerie emporium in the Borough. Rosa has bras, knickers, corsets and swimwear for all ages and sizes. Brands include Elle McPherson Intimates, Gossard and Lellaby.

Rouge, 158 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2750887
Rouge stocks a range of goods imported directly from China, including reclaimed furniture, handmade ceramics and decorative items.

Route 73, 92 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 9237873. Kids and parents alike love this toyshop which stocks a wide range of goods for all ages from pocket money priced selections to the latest crazes.

Ruby Blue, 36a Newington Green, N16 0207 2497727
A long-standing Newington Green favourite, Ruby Blue is a good local hair salon with a loyal following.

Sacred Art, 148 Albion Road, N16 0207 2542223
The place for all your piercing and tattoo needs. Able staff are on hand to offer advice, design unique tattoos and calm the nervous.

Shine, 52 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2415033
Organic hairdressing, beautician and holistic therapies are all available here. Typical beauty therapies are on offer and a range of specialists supply, among others, acupuncture, shiatsu massage, Alexander technique and reiki.

Shmooze, 153 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2546971. Stockists of men's, ladies and children's shoes. Brands regularly carried include Gola, Bronx and DMs but a wide variety of other shoes, boots and flip flops are also available.

Sinem Hair and Beauty, 147 Stoke Newington High Street, 0207 254 6081.Large salon offering hair styling and an array of beauty treatments on the premises.

Sisa Beauty Clinic, 30 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2410551. Sisa offers a variety of beauty therapies including facials, waxing, eyebrow shaping, manicures and pedicures.

Stephen Davis Optometrist, 94 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 020 72548181. Having been on Church Street for over 30 years, Stephen Davis Optometrists have a wealth of experience in providing comprehensive eyetests and contact lens examinations. They stock spectacles from the major designers. Other specialities include children's eyewear and overlay assessment for dyslexia.

Stoke Newington Bookshop, 159 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2492808. A great, spacious independent bookstore with a good range of fiction and children's titles. Well-informed staff are friendly and happy to help

Stoke Newington Sports, 101 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2545024. Stocking the expected labels - Addidas, Nike, Puma - in trainers and sportswear, including baseball caps, tracksuits and sports bags.

Sunstone Health Beauty & Leisure Club, 16 Northwold Road, Stoke Newington N16 7HR 0870 777 1669. Beauty treatments, spa treatments & pamper days are all available. Stockists for Dermalogica & Elemis products. Also aerobic wear, sports bras, swim wear and accessories. A full range of complementary treatments including Reflexology, Osteopathy and Alexandra Technique. Day passes for the use of the club and gift vouchers are available for all products & services.

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Tana Mana, 150-152 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2495656. Carry an eclectic range of ethnic goods including silk scarves, batik sarongs and beaded slippers. Carved wooden furniture - coffee tables, cabinets etc - are also to be found in this treasure trove.

Trends, 155 Stoke Newington High Street, N16, 0207 2543350. Long-standing Stokie unisex hairdresser specialising in Paul Mitchell products

Two Wheels Good, 165 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0207 2492200. Stocking everything from bikes to bells to baskets, this is the place for both the serious and the amateur cyclist. The helpful staff can organise to MOT your bike and get you back on the road.

Vision Link, 99 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0207 2491591. Electrical goods stores selling a kitchen appliances, TVs, DVD players and a range of digital radios and MP3 players.