Some of the many wonders of Brick Lane

Whenever I wander around London, I always find myself in Shoreditch, and almost instinctively end up ambling down Brick Lane. Despite many visits to this London gem, there is something fresh the area offers each time I visit. The place is brimming with character, and I couldn't resist putting up a few photos of some of my finds over the last few months.

Photos taken with a HTC Desire (hence poor quality)

The Brick Lane Vintage Market at The Old Truman Brewery is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are some incredible finds here, and for half the price you'd expect to pay at shops. Most of the sellers are fashion students and more than happy to lend a helping hand. Be sure to ask for directions to a changing room, as a lot of the time they're tucked behind walls or clothes racks.

I love bookshops and I love the Brick Lane Bookshop. A lot of the books are quite pricey, unfortunately, but it's still nice to potter around.

My friend showing off her polka-dot coordination.

Inside the Boiler House - Brick Lane's food hall I found this wonderful burrito stand, where for £4 I was served my first ever burrito. It was delicious, full of spices and herbs that set my taste buds on fire and the portion was so generous I had trouble finishing it.

This is a wonderful, kitschy cafe just opposite Rough Trade. I'm not sure what it's called, even though I've been here loads of times. Point aside, it's filled with old leather sofas and cushions and there's free wifi and sometimes musicians come and do musical things, and they have food that's reasonably priced, although admittedly not as good as that at the Boiler House.

Nothing characterises Brick Lane quite like graffiti and street art.

I was first taken to Rough Trade in 2010 and the place has had a place in my heart ever since. It is now perhaps one of the only remaining, decent record stores in London, and it's so easy to forget yourself and spend hours listening to music, taking photos in the booth (£3 for a photo of 4 snaps, as seen above), or nibbling cake at the Rough Trade cafe imagining a point in your life when you'd be able to afford a gramophone and proper vinyls to go with it.