Shop Collection (#9)

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Kente cloths for sale in the Kente weavers village

Drake & Mount Ltd shopfront - Pet Food Store
Drake & Mount Ltd, High Street, Bracknell - shopfront - Pet Food Store Date: mid 1930s

Grocery store in Cairo, Egypt
Grocery store at a street in Cairo, Egypt. Date: circa 1908

Soho, London - 8 Newburgh Street W1 - Deja Vu, a painted psychedelic shop front viewed from Lowndes Court. 1973

View of Bull Ring Market, Birmingham, West Midlands
View of the Bull Ring Market, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. Date: circa 1905

Home of Judith Quiney (Shakespeares daughter), Stratford
The Home of Judith Quiney (1585-1662) (Shakespeares daughter) in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1903

Albaniz. Kruje. Albanian traditional dress. Bazaar

High Street, San Fernando, Trinidad, West Indies
High Street, San Fernando, Gulf of Paria, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: circa 1910

Wants Indicator 1930S
A household wants indicator tells you what you need to shop for; game is required but thankfully the house is well stocked with Vim and borax. Date: 1930s

Shops at Caledonian Road, North London. Date: circa 1905

A pair of rich girls off shopping - passing an Etam Store - their chauffeur follows their progress down the street just to be sure... Date: circa late 1940s

Mols Coffee House, Keetch Gallery, Exeter, Devon
The former Mols Coffee House (1596), transformed into the Fred Keetch Art Gallery, Cathedral Close, Exeter, Devon. circa 1960s

Market Jew Street with Davy statue, Penzance, Cornwall
Market Jew Street with Humphry Davy statue, Penzance, Cornwall. The name of the street comes from the Cornish Marghas Yow, meaning Thursday Market. The scientist Humphry Davy was born in Penzance

Tattoo-artist, George Burchett, at work on a Tommy
A tattoo artist, George Burchett, in his shop near Waterloo station working on the forearm of a soldier, while a lady who has just received a tattoo of her own, admires his handiwork

Kensington High Street, West London. Streetscape showing old fashioned shop fronts. circa 1905

Asia, Turkey, Istanbul. Lighting store, featuring mosaic glass lamps in the Grand Bazaar (Turkish)
Asia, Turkey, Istanbul. Lighting store, featuring mosaic glass lamps in the Grand Bazaar (Turkish: KapalAncarsAn, meaning aCovered Bazaara; also Buyuk CarsAn)

Oil lamps on sale at a market in the Medina, Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, Morocco

A Fountain Pen Repair Shop - Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
A Fountain Pen Repair Shop - The Pen Shop - at 112 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Date: 1940

Advertisement for Charles Baker & Co.s Stores Ltd. - Gentlemen & Boys high-class clothing & outfitting - " Opened to keep pace with the Civil Service Stores" circa 1890s

Thessaloniki, Greece - Turkish Coffee Shop Waiter. Date: circa 1910s

Lockwood, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
A Policeman and two smartly-dressed messanger boys stand in the street at Lockwood, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The Huddersfield Industrial Society Building is on the left (still standing)

USA-California-Los Angeles-Downtown: El Pueblo de Los Angeles- Historic Mexican Area-Olvera
USA, California, Los Angeles, Downtown: El Pueblo de Los Angeles, Historic Mexican Area, Olvera Street Market, Toy Guitars

Byworth in the snow - February 1947
View of snow covered village road past half-timbered buildings, one of which has advertisements for Brooke Bond Tea and Hovis Bread. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No

Brighton & Hove Grammar School Cadet Training Corps - July 1939
Cadets marching into Midhurst. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18483

Reginald Denny - American actor
Reginald Denny, an American actor, was also the chief of a company that manufactured model aircraft and ships. He opened a shop in Hollywood, California, which became very popular

Shop window with sandwiches and Quiche Lorraine at the Place du Tertre, Montmartre, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Kurdish souvenirs for sale below the citadel of Erbil (Hawler), capital of Iraq Kurdistan, Iraq, Middle East

Nautical chart entitled King Hamy. 1502. Parchment
" Nautical chart entitled " King Hamy". 1502. Parchment. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Barcelona. Barcelona Maritime Museum."

LFB turntable ladders in use at Hackney fire
Firefighters in action at Messrs Woolf, a furniture store in Hackney, East London

The Old Curiosity Shop, Dick Swiveller and Sophy
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

Butchers shop, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
An impressive display of meat and poultry outside a butchers shop at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, with the butcher and assistants posing for their photo on the pavement. circa 1900

Hikers outside Bignor Old Shop, 1931
George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4563

Virginia City, Nevada, 1870s
Main street of Virginia City, a mining boomtown in Nevada, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wichita, Kansas, 1870s
Main street in Wichita, Kansas, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

London street in the 1880s
Piccadilly busy with traffic on a spring day in London, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Puss tries on his new Boots at the Cobblers Shop. Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Selfridges, London - Confectionery Section
Selfridges & Co, Oxford Street, London - Confectionery Section. Founded by American-born retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge (1858 - 1947), the Flagship store in Oxford Street was opened in 1909

Italians in Saffron Hill
A group of Italian men sit in the sun or lounge in doorways in a Saffron Hill street separated from the women and children outside a shop belonging to F Ciccone Date: 1930s

Guyana Georgetown
Street scene outside a shop

Souvenir refrigerator magnets, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Dried seahorses for sale in seafood shop, Chinatown, Singapore, South East Asia

Leather bags for sale, San Lorenzo Market, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Neon lights at night on Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Famous Mozart chocolates, Salzburg, Austria, Europe

New Orleans / Street Scene
A street scene in New Orleans

Newsagents Shop / Crippen
A newsagents shop at the time of the Crippen case with a billboard announcing " Fresh evidence at Bow Street - Full Report"

Lock & Co Hatters, the world oldest hat shop established in 1676, St James Street, London, England

Farnham MCF01_02_1463
East Street, Farnham, Waverley, Surrey. Looking north-east along East Street in Farnham, showing a cyclist in the foreground and two horse-drawn carts passing shops in the background

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"Exploring the Royal Shopping Experience: From Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Selfridges" Step into a time capsule and transport yourself back to c1953, where you can witness the regal splendor of shopping during the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Immerse yourself in history as you stroll through Stamford / Lincs in the 1950s, capturing glimpses of a bygone era. But let's not forget that shopping is not just about royalty; it encompasses various aspects of society. Take a detour to Hogarth's Gin Lane, an iconic depiction of drinking and intemperance that reminds us of the darker side often associated with consumerism. For book lovers, Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris beckons with its literary charm. Lose yourself amidst shelves filled with timeless classics and feel inspired by the words that have shaped generations. Embark on an extraordinary journey along El Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Along this ancient path, pilgrims find solace while encountering quaint shops offering mementos symbolizing their spiritual quest. Venture across continents to O'Connell Street in Limerick City, Republic of Ireland. Here lies a bustling hub where locals gather for vibrant street markets like Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily. The aroma of fresh produce fills the air as vendors proudly display their wares - a true feast for all senses. Travel further south to Central America's Panama and discover Kuna Indian traditional molas at Cristobal. These intricate textiles tell stories passed down through generations and offer unique treasures for those seeking cultural immersion through shopping. Back on British soil, experience retail therapy at its finest within Birmingham's Bullring Shopping Centre or marvel at Castle Junction and Royal Avenue in Belfast - two destinations showcasing modernity alongside historical charm.