Ideas for unique gifts from London?

Jennifer

Hi guys,

I will be travelling to London this summer and I am wondering what cool gifts I can bring my friends. I have 5 friends to buy for. I will probably get some Olympic gifts but I'd love to find something that is really English and has some meaning behind it.

I am not really interested in cheap/tacky souvenirs. Thanks for the help.

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When you go and see Buckingham Palace walk round to the left hand side , round to the Queens Gallery . You can visit the gallery if you want to but you dont have to because the shop is at the entrance. Has some gifts you wont find anywhere else related to Buckingham Palace and the Royal Family. Some nice things.

Also the shops at the main galleries and museums eg Tate Britain, The V & A, the National Gallery and others too have quality items for sale.

unique (theatre-y) gift from London?

Q. My cousin's boyfriend will be in London for a couple more weeks and he wants to bring me home (the US) something, but I have no idea what to tell him. I want something unique...not just a stupid t-shirt or a magnet etc. I want something that is meaningful and has a story. Me and him are both really into theatre, so I was thinking of something along those lines...but what?

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Take in a visit to the Globe Theater- replica of Shakespeare's theater- they have a gift shop with shakespeare related things
also when I was there last I donated a small amount of money for the Globe "Trust"( charity) fund and you get a certificate

There is also Theater Museum across from Convent Gardens- they also have a gift shop

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What will happen at British Customs with an expensive gift?

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Alex

I am traveling to London. I am a US citizen visiting a relative who is also a US citizen. I purchased an item worth $550 USD in the USA and would like to give it to my relative in London. What implications are there with British Customs ,if any, that I need to be aware of?

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Officially you are authorized to bring in a $250 gift tax-free, but I would go with âThatâs meâsâ advice.

Travelling to the UK from outside the European Union (EU)
When travelling from a non-EU country (including the Canary Islands, the Channel islands and Gibraltar) you can bring the following into the UK for your own use without paying UK tax or duty:
ïï 200 cigarettes; or 100 cigarillos; or 50 cigars; or 250g of tobacco
ïï 60cc of perfume
ïï 2 litres of still table wine
ïï 250cc of eau de toilette
ïï 1 litre of spirits or strong liqueurs over 22 per cent volume; or 2 litres of fortified wine*, sparkling wine or other liqueurs *such as port or sherry and
ïï Â£145 worth of all other goods including gifts and souvenirs.

Source:
http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageTravel_ShowContent&id=HMCE_PROD_010220&propertyType=document#downloadopt

What kind of gift should I get a Photography Lover?

My friend has been staying with me for about two weeks and is about to head back home to london. But before he leaves, I want to get him something nice. He is an avid photography lover so I would like to get him something in that area of interest.

However, I can't really afford something like a brand new camera or anything. What would you recommend I get him? I was thinking something to help clean his camera, or help take better pictures.

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I don't know if you have time for the shipping, but if he doesn't have a custom camera strap you might get him one. http://www.highkeycamera.com/

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I want to send somebody a Gift Certificate to get body waxed. Where can i find a place in Eastern NC?

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heartbroke

I want to give somebody a gift certificate to get their arm pits waxed. How can i find a place in Eastern North Carolina that does that. Anyplace near Goldsboro, Fayetteville or Wilmington.

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I have absolutely no idea where you can go in North Carolina because I'm in London (England) but I do know that most beauticians / beauty salons do some sort of gift certificate scheme. If it's for a nice gift, I would pick a more up-market place.

What is the address for mailing a gift for the Royal Wedding?

wen

I am aware that the royal couple has requested donations, which I have done, but also have a small gift that represents my small town USA.
Can anyone help?

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This is the address:

HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton
Clarence House
London, SW1A 1BA
United Kingdom

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