The Old Curiosity Shop in London is a historic and charming building which was built in 1567 and is believed to be the oldest surviving shop in London. Located at 13–14 Portsmouth Street, near Lincoln's Inn Fields, the shop is famous for its distinctive timber-framed structure, which has survived the Great Fire of London and numerous urban developments over the centuries.

The building gained literary fame thanks to Charles Dickens, who used its name for his 1841 novel, *The Old Curiosity Shop*. While there is some debate, many believe that Dickens had this very shop in mind when he penned the novel, though it’s not definitively confirmed. The association with Dickens has turned the shop into a beloved landmark, drawing tourists and literary enthusiasts from around the world.

Over the years, the Old Curiosity Shop has housed various businesses, including a bookshop, an antique store, and a shoemaker's shop. Its quaint, crooked appearance and rich history make it a picturesque remnant of old London, standing in stark contrast to the modern buildings surrounding it.