Bargainist Gift Guide: London Fans

July 27 marks the start of two weeks of intense competition in London as athletes in 26 sports featuring 302 events compete for gold. Four billion people around the world are expected to tune in. That’s a lot of eyes on London, which has spent around $15 billion to prepare for the games according to Forbes. In honor of this great city, we’ve collected a wide array of gift ideas for London’s best fans.

London Pop-Up Book London literally jumps off the page in this large format book that follows the river Thames as it winds through the city. Pop-Up London, $19.99 at Anthropologie.com, lets you peer inside Buckingham Palace and spin the London Eye, learning about these great, historic places along the way.

Union Jack iPhone Case
Give the phrase “London calling” a whole new meaning when you jazz up your iPhone with a Union Jack case, $19.99 at GamesNY.com. This hardshell case attaches easily and securely giving your phone some instant British flare.

British Accent Training
There’s something distinctly upper-class about a British accent. Get help perfecting yours with practice lessons from AccentHelp.com, $23.95. Your kit comes with 80 minutes of audio instruction and printable materials.

London Olympics Mascot Collection
Collect all four London Olympics mascots for just $14.79 at. They feature the official Olympic logo and could just be a collector’s item someday. But until then you can enjoy these fun souvenirs.

3 Mini London Notebooks
These adorable 4”x5”notebooks feature just about every icon that represents London: the Queen, the double-decker red bus, and the Union Jack. Pick up a three-pack for $9.07 at Amazon.com and record your Olympic memories.

By Alison Storm

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