1. Rex London Wash Bag

 

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Maybe the most iconic of London’s many icons is its underground rail network.

The Tube, as it is affectionately known to locals, is run by Transport for London (TfL), which isn’t averse to cashing in on its brand recognition.

To this end, they recently teamed up with the giftware company Rex London to produce a unique collection of gifts and homeware that celebrates the capital’s subterranean train system.

The collection is a bit of an event. It marks Rex London’s first licenced collection in more than ten years.

As you might expect, souvenir staples such as tea towels and tote bags feature heavily.

But the pick of the bunch is this wash bag emblazoned with a faithful reproduction print of an early edition of the Underground map designed by draughtsman Harry Beck.

And let’s face it, you’re going to need somewhere to squirrel away all those miniature soaps, shampoos and assorted gratuities you’ve taken from your hotel’s bathroom.

You can order the wash bag here.

Price: £16.95.

2. Bespoke London Gin

 

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London has a long and complicated history with gin.

The hooch has occupied a controversial place in the capital’s history since at least the 18th century when the ‘Gin Craze’ led to it being labelled ‘Mother’s Ruin’, a nod to its debilitating effect on young mothers.

You can revisit this history at the Ginstitute, officially London’s second-smallest museum.

The museum’s collection started life as a humble assortment of gin-related artefacts accumulated by pals Ged Feltham, Jake Burger and Paul Lane.

The Portobello Road address has since grown into a full-blown museum dedicated to one of London’s favourite tipples. Visitors get the low-down on the boozy side of the British capital during an hour-long tour of the museum.

The highlight of the visit, however, is the chance to blend a batch of gin with the botanicals of your choosing.

The bespoke booze is bottled onsite so you can take it away with you as a token of your visit.

Tours can be booked here.

Price: £120 per person.

3. London Skyline Bauble

 

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Visiting London at Christmas is always special.

The perfect way to remember your Yuletide trip to the capital is by hanging this hand-painted bauble from a limb of your seasonal spruce when you return home.

This pretty little globe, the handiwork of luxury goods outfit Halcyon Days, features several wonderfully wrought silhouettes of famous London landmarks, including Tower Bridge, Big Ben and the London Eye.

The bone china bauble has been lovingly decorated using a rich gold and blue colour scheme and the main scene is nicely framed by serried Christmassy snowflakes.

The bauble can be ordered online here.

Price: £49.

4. Elizabeth Line Moquette Tote Bag

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Okay, so this one is a bit kitsch, but it is cool kitsch.

The Elizabeth Line is TfL’s latest edition.

The designers of the line leant heavily on a fetching royal purple for its overall aesthetic – it can be found on everything from the upholstery on carriage seating to station roundels and signage.

This souvenir tote bag makes good use of this purple-heavy colour palette and the moquette used to upholster passenger seats.

The bag is water-resistant and features a large inner side pocket that allows you to store your goodies.

The tote doesn’t zip shut and is toted with a pair of PVC shoulder straps.

The bag can be purchased at the TfL museum gift shop in Covent Garden Piazza.

You can also order the bag online here.

Price: £60.

5.   Big Ben Rubber Duck

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Bath time will never be the same again once you’ve introduced this souvenir plastic duck to the mix.

It has a head moulded into the shape of the Elizabeth Tower and is as buoyant as an MP with a 20,000 majority.

You can find this gem at the House of Commons gift shop at 12 Bridge Street, Parliament Square.

You can also order it online here.

 Price: £8.

6. Harrods Souvenir Royal Tea Spoons

There is something quintessentially British about taking tea.

These gold-plated spoons allow you to recreate a cherished British custom and at the same time add more than a bit of bling to your tea-taking.

The spoons are presented in a Buckingham Palace gift box and each one aims to evoke a unique aspect of the British monarchy: a coat of arms, a guardsman, a royal carriage, and the imperial state crown.

The spoons can be bought in-store at the Harrods gift shop and online here.

Price: £30.

7. James Smith & Sons Umbrella

 

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If taking tea is all-too-British so, sadly, is incessant rain.

In fact, over two feet of the wet stuff typically falls from the grey skies that lurk above London each year.

As such, Brits know the importance of a good brolly.

Luckily, Smith & Son stocks a range of ultra-stylish umbrellas that can keep you dry during the most biblical downpour.

The company’s City umbrella is, as the name suggests, tailor-made to protect the user against the vagaries of the capital’s weather.

It is more than sturdy and comes fitted with a handcrafted handle in either leather or wood. The head of an airedale terrier and a duck can replace the traditional handle if the buyer is feeling whimsical.

If you’re expecting to be buffeted by strong winds when you return from your trip, it is an idea to opt for the London umbrella.

Its steel frame is super robust and can withstand a gale.

The London is perhaps not quite as stylish as the City – and certainly less fun – but it offers excellent protection whatever the weather.

Prices start at £75.

8.   Harrods Landmarks Crossbody Bag

 

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It is a feeling familiar to many a tourist – he would like to bottle an experience on his travels and take it home with him.

In most cases, this fancy can’t be indulged but with this super-stylish crossbody messenger bag, you can come close.

At least you can take London’s iconic skyline with you.

A red-top bus, the London Eye, St Paul’s, The Shard, the Houses of Parliament and many more iconic London landmarks feature on this bag from Harrods.

All the images are rendered in a stylish pen and ink style with a touch of colour thrown in to bring the scenes to life.

The bag fastens with a zip and comes with an adjustable strap.

Price: £40.

9. Red London Telephone Box by LEGO

 

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London still boasts 200 of the iconic red telephone boxes for which it was once world-famous.

This year marks an important milestone in the history of the famous red box, as it marks the 100th anniversary of the first ones appearing on the capital’s streets.

The people at LEGO have done their bit to commemorate the event with this novel bit of brickwork.

The kit consists of over 1400 pieces and features not just the currant-red telephone box but a railing, lamppost, hanging basket and even a small section of cobbled street.

London is home to three LEGO stores (the Leicester Square branch is the largest in the world).

The item can also be purchased online here.

Price: £100.

10. London Underground Lightbox

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We started with the Tube and it is a good place to end this list.

The Tube’s station roundels – the circular station signs that let passengers get their bearings – are one of the most recognisable parts of the transport network and a design classic.

This lightbox features an illuminated roundel that will light up any room.

It comes with 15 interchangeable station signs, including the classic ‘Mind The Gap’ slogan and ‘Arsenal’ and ‘West Ham’ for football fans.

It is powered by 6 AA batteries or a USB cable (included).

The lightbox can be purchased at the London Transport Museum shop and online here.

Price: £40.