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London, being the place that it is, has few if any static tool shops selling what you are interested in. What second-hand tool shops that were scattered in small towns in the UK have all gone or are online. ‘Flea Markets’ – so-called- are over-priced tourist traps.
However, there are what is called ‘Car Boot Sales’, usually on Sundays tucked away in fields all over the country, but not likely in London,. These, as the name implies, are people selling stuff – any stuff – from the backs of their cars. It’s mostly junk, but occasionally, very rarely and very seldom you can pick up some gems for peanuts. Even so, these are becoming increasingly commercialised by professional dealers with dealers’ prices.
In short, tool-wise, it’s all gone on line.
Even so, you may score a good tool on your visit and good luck in your search. But, if you are flying, be very aware of what can be carried legally in your luggage and most importantly, Rosewood (used on old plane handles) is now on the CITES list of ‘endangered species’. It’s illegal to export Rosewood, plus a lot of other stuff that you won’t normally find in WW tools.
Good Luck and enjoy your visit!