Marie Curie Cancer Care

This large, friendly charity shop serves a mix of local Highbury residents from the down-at-heel to the well-to-do. There are always a few gaudy ballgowns and opulent polyester wedding dresses alongside a vast range of high-street labels – think Dorothy Perkins, Burton and New Look. You do get the odd gem though, such as a new Thomas Pink shirt or Fortnum & Mason hamper. The eclectic mix of bric-a-brac at the back of the shop is also worth a snoop – many a kitsch candlestick to be found here. Turnover is fast so it’s worth checking frequently.