As a global cultural capital and one of the world’s major art hubs, London is home to a diverse and thriving photography scene. It’s no accident that in 2015 the city established its own international photography fair, or that Stockholm’s famed Fotografiska organization chose the Big Smoke for its branch outside Sweden that is set to be the city’s largest permanent space dedicated to the genre. The first installment of an ongoing series on how you can discover a city through the lens of photography, we’ve put together a little guide to help photography aficionados navigate London’s seemingly endless offer. Here are just seven galleries, bookshops, cafés, and more that champion photography in all its forms.
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Michael Hoppen Gallery

Michael Hoppen Gallery, 3 Jubilee Pl, Chelsea, London SW3 3TD
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Donlon Books

Donlon Books, 75 Broadway Market, London E8 4PH
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The Photographer’s Gallery

The Photographer’s Gallery, 16-18 Ramillies St, Soho, London W1F 7LW
IV
Camera Museum

Camera Museum, 44 Museum St, London WC1A 1LY
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Hamiltons Gallery

Hamiltons Gallery, 3 Carlos Pl, Mayfair, London W1K 2EU
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The Hoxton

The Hoxton, 81 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3HU
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MagCulture

MagCulture, 270 St John St, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 4PE