♦ By Stephanie Bateman Sweet ♦ It’s always a joy to come across a neighbourhood grocery store selling seasonal, local, and artisan specialities, and owned by shopkeepers with a passion for the provenance of their produce. General Store in Peckham, South London, ticks all those boxes and some. The delightful owners, Merlin and Genevieve, seemed to have fallen into the role of ‘shopkeepers’ without it being part of their initial grand plan. “We were looking to move into this area and wanted a business we could create together. When the landlord showed us the flat with a shop below it, the butcher, Flock & Herd, had just opened across the road, and they had a similar ethos to what we thought we might be able to create…so the General Store was born. The cluster of independent cafés, restaurants and shops in the street, many opened by first-time business owners, has a lovely ‘villagey’ feel to it, which is always a bonus for urban, city dwellers who are looking for a strong sense of community where they live. The store stocks a comprehensive range of daily staples, along with artisanal cheeses, locally brewed ales, fresh coffee, wine, and seasonal fresh […]
General Store is a small, unassuming but beautifully crafted, stocked and styled grocery shop on the ever popular Bellenden Rd in Peckham south-east London. Merlin and Gena, the passionate, knowledgable and friendly owners have created a shop with an ethical and honest approach to sourcing
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General Store is a small, unassuming but beautifully crafted, stocked and styled grocery shop on the ever popular Bellenden Rd in Peckham south-east London. Merlin and Gena, the passionate, knowledgable and friendly owners have created a shop with an ethical and honest approach to sourcing
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"If we ain't got it, you don't need it!" General stores were once the hub of rural towns, where people came not just for provisions but for gossip and treats. We found a bunch that are still thriving, selling penny candy, groceries, housewares, sandwiches and more.
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General Store is a small, unassuming but beautifully crafted, stocked and styled grocery shop on the ever popular Bellenden Rd in Peckham south-east London. Merlin and Gena, the passionate, knowledgable and friendly owners have created a shop with an ethical and honest approach to sourcing
Explore The Shop + Read More A Lesson From History Adapted from Port magazine, April 2013 ‘It’s the appreciation of simple function that is at the very heart of Hendy’s store.’ ‘Given the current zeal for “vintage”, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d find A.G. Hendy’s Home Store in East London’, says Betty Wood in […]
The Merchant General Store is located in a building completed in 1912. The store still has original floors, counters, shelving and tin ceiling.
General Store is a small, unassuming but beautifully crafted, stocked and styled grocery shop on the ever popular Bellenden Rd in Peckham south-east London. Merlin and Gena, the passionate, knowledgable and friendly owners have created a shop with an ethical and honest approach to sourcing
Across The Savannah You never see a true country store anymore. Changing times and interstate highways put them on the endangered species list and today weeds, kudzu, and pines advance through and …
♦ By Stephanie Bateman Sweet ♦ It’s always a joy to come across a neighbourhood grocery store selling seasonal, local, and artisan specialities, and owned by shopkeepers with a passion for the provenance of their produce. General Store in Peckham, South London, ticks all those boxes and some. The delightful owners, Merlin and Genevieve, seemed to have fallen into the role of ‘shopkeepers’ without it being part of their initial grand plan. “We were looking to move into this area and wanted a business we could create together. When the landlord showed us the flat with a shop below it, the butcher, Flock & Herd, had just opened across the road, and they had a similar ethos to what we thought we might be able to create…so the General Store was born. The cluster of independent cafés, restaurants and shops in the street, many opened by first-time business owners, has a lovely ‘villagey’ feel to it, which is always a bonus for urban, city dwellers who are looking for a strong sense of community where they live. The store stocks a comprehensive range of daily staples, along with artisanal cheeses, locally brewed ales, fresh coffee, wine, and seasonal fresh […]
A charming general store and shop filled with Amish delights.
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I love Soho. The bustling streets flanked by big old buildings. People shout, rush, meander and loiter. It’s a maze of little roads and a thriving businesses of every kind. Camera stores sit comfortably next to patisseries. Startups rub shoulders with sex shops, and movie makers neighbour talent agencies. Chances are if you do business […]
General Store is a small, unassuming but beautifully crafted, stocked and styled grocery shop on the ever popular Bellenden Rd in Peckham south-east London. Merlin and Gena, the passionate, knowledgable and friendly owners have created a shop with an ethical and honest approach to sourcing
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