It’s 40 years since Cowling and Wilcox moved to No 61 Broadwick Street, Soho. Originally intended to meet the needs of the burgeoning artists in the area, the company has continued this ethos and now has Shoreditch (pictured) and Camberwell as additional shop locations. It’s not surprising that such an institution not only lives on but continues to expand – we promise you that any and all art supplies you need, you can and will find here. And with the demand of a changing market, they are now also adding Digital Supplies and Quality Designer Stationary to their range.

And if you’re not a burgeoning artist then this is a shop that will inspire you to be so. And when you do you’re in the perfect place to realise those inspirations.