Another treasure from Tudor times, there is a sign on the fascia saying it was built in 1567, making it the oldest shop in London. Known to have been visited by Charles Dickens who lived nearby, it was thought to be the inspiration for his novel The Old Curiosity Shop, although it only took the name after the novel came out! Made with wood from salvaged ships it is now a Shoe shop. Grade I Listed, it survived the Great Fire of London, the Blitz and now the building frenzy going on all around.