The Great Londonist Pun Hunt: Part One

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Where are London’s most punny shops? We asked you for the best examples of wordsmithery on the high street. Shops that give the pun back to the punters. Those outlets that would carry a plaque stating ‘By appointment to HRH Richard Whitely’, were the famous punster still alive. Well, here are the first batch for your delectation, all from central London. Of course, we’re going to milk this meme for all it’s worth (for your de-lactation?), so please send in further examples to londonist – at – gmail.com, or tip us off in the comments. Remember, a good pun is its own re-word.

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  • http://www.flaneurbanite.blogspot.com The Flaneubanite

    Here’s one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shilpz/752795153/
    “We Will Dye For You”!

  • http://null Darren

    Both on Essex Road, ISlington:

    Taxidermist – “Get Stuffed”
    and my personal favourtie antique shop – “Past Caring”

  • http://null bigfoothasaposse

    But why would a sandwich shop want to make a pun out of Viagra…? http://www.goodforlunch.com/reviews/7692/via-agra

  • http://biotext.org.uk/ Andrew

    @Darren I always thought Past Caring was a charity shop, which would make their punny name a bit bleak if you think too hard about it.

    I don’t know if this counts, but there’s

    FLICKERS

    hairdresser on Camden Road, whose name (and font) seem designed to make you do a double-take. Can’t find a good pic though.

  • http://null louisetaft

    there’s shop selling fireplaces on the High Road near East Finchley station called “Amazing Grates”

  • http://null johnnyangel

    I wish I had a picture of Wick Cleaners in Hampton Wick. I don’t think a pun was ever intended, but teenager boys have been chuckling at this for years anyway.

    …and whatever happened to Gallery Singleton?

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