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Stores Collection (#7)

"Exploring the World of Stores: From Wind in the Willows to Marrakech Souk" Journey into the enchanting world of stores

Background imageStores Collection: Major-General T Kelly-Kenny (commanding the Sixth Division), who captured over Seventy of Cronjes

Major-General T Kelly-Kenny (commanding the Sixth Division), who captured over Seventy of Cronjes Wagons
1599311 Major-General T Kelly-Kenny (commanding the Sixth Division), who captured over Seventy of Cronjes Wagons, with a Large Quantity of Stores and Ammunition (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageStores Collection: Woman at the Picture Exhibition at the Paris Salon

Woman at the Picture Exhibition at the Paris Salon
Woman in fashionable dress at the Picture Exhibition at the Paris Salon, Academie des Beaux-Arts, Year VIII, 1800. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Background imageStores Collection: View of the Main Street, Deadwood, Dakota Territory, 1877 (b / w photo)

View of the Main Street, Deadwood, Dakota Territory, 1877 (b / w photo)
PNP340146 View of the Main Street, Deadwood, Dakota Territory, 1877 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deadwood)

Background imageStores Collection: View of Notting Hill Gate, c. 1913 (b / w photo)

View of Notting Hill Gate, c. 1913 (b / w photo)
XJF283166 View of Notting Hill Gate, c.1913 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageStores Collection: Main Street - looking North - Tijuana, Mexico

Main Street - looking North - Tijuana, Mexico. Date: 1913

Background imageStores Collection: Fashionable woman strolling through the gallery of the Palais Royal, Paris, Year VIII, 1800

Fashionable woman strolling through the gallery of the Palais Royal, Paris, Year VIII, 1800
5913037 Fashionable woman strolling through the gallery of the Palais Royal, Paris, Year VIII, 1800. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Background imageStores Collection: Hewetsons Furniture advertisement 1900

Hewetsons Furniture advertisement 1900
Advertisement for a sale at Hewetsons Furniture on Tottenham Court Road, London, the first and only for over 70 years. Date: 1900

Background imageStores Collection: Grands Magasins, Avenue de Clichy, Paris, France

Grands Magasins, Avenue de Clichy, Paris, France
Grands Magasins des Nouvelles Galeries, a large department store in the Avenue de Clichy, 17th arrondissement, Paris, France. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageStores Collection: Music cover, Lewiss Beautiful Tea, Waltz

Music cover, Lewiss Beautiful Tea, Waltz - Lewiss Department Store, Manchester. circa 1890

Background imageStores Collection: Harlem (w / c on paper)

Harlem (w / c on paper)
492621 Harlem (w/c on paper) by George, Ernest (1839-1922); 37.4x26.8 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire, UK; eHarris Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageStores Collection: The Bon Marche Shop in the rue du Bac, Paris in 1847 (litho)

The Bon Marche Shop in the rue du Bac, Paris in 1847 (litho)
485243 The Bon MarcheShop in the rue du Bac, Paris in 1847 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageStores Collection: Departure of Delivery Vans from the Bon Marche Department Stores, Paris, c

Departure of Delivery Vans from the Bon Marche Department Stores, Paris, c
KDC384149 Departure of Delivery Vans from the Bon MarcheDepartment Stores, Paris, c.1890 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Background imageStores Collection: Marguerite Boucicaut, 1887 (engraving)

Marguerite Boucicaut, 1887 (engraving)
KDC384137 Marguerite Boucicaut, 1887 (engraving) by Vuillier, Gaston (1847-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerite Boucicaut (nee Guerin) (1816-87); French business woman

Background imageStores Collection: Kaiser Strasse, Karlsruhe, Baden, pub. c. 1895 (postcard chromolithograph)

Kaiser Strasse, Karlsruhe, Baden, pub. c. 1895 (postcard chromolithograph)
908158 Kaiser Strasse, Karlsruhe, Baden, pub. c.1895 (postcard chromolithograph) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageStores Collection: Market, the Parade, Taunton (hand-coloured photo)

Market, the Parade, Taunton (hand-coloured photo)
908093 Market, the Parade, Taunton (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageStores Collection: Cheapside, London (hand-coloured photo)

Cheapside, London (hand-coloured photo)
908062 Cheapside, London (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageStores Collection: The Rows, Chester (hand-coloured photo)

The Rows, Chester (hand-coloured photo)
908030 The Rows, Chester (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageStores Collection: Cornill and Lombard Steet, from the Poultry, from London and it

Cornill and Lombard Steet, from the Poultry, from London and it
931515 Cornill and Lombard Steet, from the Poultry, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co

Background imageStores Collection: Advert for Spiers & Ponds Stores - Toys 1902

Advert for Spiers & Ponds Stores - Toys 1902
Advertisement for early Edwardian outdoor toys. Date: 1902

Background imageStores Collection: Advert,s L Prima Donna Corsets

Advert,s L Prima Donna Corsets
Advert fors L Prima Donna Corsets, available at a range of department stores. 1897

Background imageStores Collection: Harrods advert, Hairdressing, Manicure and Chiropody

Harrods advert, Hairdressing, Manicure and Chiropody
Harrods Stores advert, Hairdressing, Manicure and Chiropody Departments, Brompton Road, London SW. 1897

Background imageStores Collection: Another type of semi-open shopfront, 1900 (colour litho)

Another type of semi-open shopfront, 1900 (colour litho)
2811013 Another type of semi-open shopfront, 1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Another type of semi-open shopfront, 1900)

Background imageStores Collection: 'How are your inclinations as to sixpence', illustration from

"How are your inclinations as to sixpence", illustration from
3037793 " How are your inclinations as to sixpence", illustration from Dr Marigolds Prescription, 1910 (colour litho) by Brock

Background imageStores Collection: Bogus ambulancemen destroying stores at Komati Foort under cover of the Red Cross flag

Bogus ambulancemen destroying stores at Komati Foort under cover of the Red Cross flag
3037618 Bogus ambulancemen destroying stores at Komati Foort under cover of the Red Cross flag, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War, 1902 (litho) by Read

Background imageStores Collection: Its only the pigs, Master William', said Ready, 1900s (litho)

Its only the pigs, Master William", said Ready, 1900s (litho)
2920173 Its only the pigs, Master William", said Ready, 1900s (litho) by Webb, Archibald (fl.1825-66); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStores Collection: Aerial view of Broadway, Aurora, Illinois, USA

Aerial view of Broadway, Aurora, Illinois, USA. Date: circa 1910

Background imageStores Collection: Street scene, Memorial Day in Nome, Alaska, USA

Street scene, Memorial Day in Nome, Alaska, USA, parade with brass band, 30 May 1907. Date: 1907

Background imageStores Collection: Grocery Store, Meikle Park, Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada

Grocery Store, Meikle Park, Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada
Grocery Store of proprietor George Elliott, at 690 Red River Road, Meikle Park, Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada. circa 1920

Background imageStores Collection: General Store, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

General Store, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, with holiday chalets alongside. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageStores Collection: A double entrance shopfront in 1924, The 5 / - limit was introduced at this period (colour litho)

A double entrance shopfront in 1924, The 5 / - limit was introduced at this period (colour litho)
2811017 A double entrance shopfront in 1924, The 5/- limit was introduced at this period (colour litho) by English School

Background imageStores Collection: Mr Liberty and his co-directors in the trial studio (b / w photo)

Mr Liberty and his co-directors in the trial studio (b / w photo)
3642049 Mr Liberty and his co-directors in the trial studio (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Liberty and his co-directors in the trial studio)

Background imageStores Collection: Advert, Hitchings Baby Stores, Ludgate Hill, London

Advert, Hitchings Baby Stores, Ludgate Hill, London
Advert for Hitchings Baby Stores, Ludgate Hill, Oxford Street and Knightsbridge, London, featuring the San Remo Baby Carriage. 1897

Background imageStores Collection: Kinnear Shutters, Dickins & Jones, London

Kinnear Shutters, Dickins & Jones, London
Kinnear shutters, used for security and fire protection at Dickins & Jones department store, London, for the lift lobby openings. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageStores Collection: Kinnear Shutters, Harvey Nichols & Co, Knightsbridge, London

Kinnear Shutters, Harvey Nichols & Co, Knightsbridge, London
Kinnear patent steel rolling shutters, used for fire protection at Harvey Nichols & Co, Knightsbridge, London, and at various other premises in London and elsewhere. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageStores Collection: High Street, Notting Hill Gate, West London

High Street, Notting Hill Gate, West London, with shop premises including W Straker. Date: circa 1910

Background imageStores Collection: Whiteleys department store, Queens Road, Bayswater, London

Whiteleys department store, Queens Road, Bayswater, London
The new Whiteleys department store in Queens Road, Bayswater, West London, grand opening, with a banner, Welcome to the Lord Mayor. Date: circa 1911

Background imageStores Collection: Busy scene in Regent Street, Central London

Busy scene in Regent Street, Central London, with Jays department store on the left and All Souls, Langham Place, in the far distance. Date: circa 1910

Background imageStores Collection: Sufferers from the Floods, 1877 (b / w photo)

Sufferers from the Floods, 1877 (b / w photo)
1812903 Sufferers from the Floods, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: This photograph was taken by John Thomson)

Background imageStores Collection: Harrods toy department 1922

Harrods toy department 1922
Superb display of toys in the Harrods toy department, Christmas 1922. A sunken garden or pond seems to be inhabited by a variety of penguins, swans and moles

Background imageStores Collection: Advert for Cartier Ltd, London, jewellers

Advert for Cartier Ltd, London, jewellers
Advertisement for Cartier Ltd, jewellers, Albemarle Street and New Bond Street, London. Date: 1930

Background imageStores Collection: Ye Olde Chequers Inn, Tonbridge, Kent

Ye Olde Chequers Inn, Tonbridge, Kent
Ye Olde Chequers Inn (left), Tonbridge, Kent, with Dances Umbrella Stores on the right. circa 1910s

Background imageStores Collection: Street scene in Tonopah, Nevada, USA

Street scene in Tonopah, Nevada, USA. Date: circa 1940

Background imageStores Collection: Front Street, Battle Mountain, Nevada, USA

Front Street, Battle Mountain, Nevada, USA. Date: circa 1930

Background imageStores Collection: The Square and Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, Mass, USA

The Square and Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, Mass, USA
The Square and Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1912

Background imageStores Collection: Marshall Field & Co, department store, Chicago, USA

Marshall Field & Co, department store, Chicago, USA
Marshall Field & Co, department store, State Street, Washington Street and Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Date: circa 1915

Background imageStores Collection: The Bolan Pass Road and Railway (engraving)

The Bolan Pass Road and Railway (engraving)
1614202 The Bolan Pass Road and Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bolan Pass Road and Railway)

Background imageStores Collection: Paige Cars sign at 1410 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, July 13, 1916 (b / w photo)

Paige Cars sign at 1410 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, July 13, 1916 (b / w photo)
1079002 Paige Cars sign at 1410 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, July 13, 1916 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageStores Collection: 68 Notting Hill Gate, London - W Straker Store (right)

68 Notting Hill Gate, London - W Straker Store (right). The shop fronts still survive (wihtout vast modification, although they now house a souvenir stoare and a womens fashion boutique)




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"Exploring the World of Stores: From Wind in the Willows to Marrakech Souk" Journey into the enchanting world of stores, where tales like "Wind in the Willows" come alive through charming little shops and their whimsical offerings. Step into a different era at Cottage of Alfred Wallis, St Ives, Cornwall – a store that transports you back in time with its vintage treasures and artistic wonders. Discover how even advertisements for linoleum manufacturers can become art forms when displayed creatively within stores, capturing attention and igniting imagination. Indulge your senses at Fortnum & Mason, an iconic London store known for its opulent displays and exquisite delicacies that have delighted customers since 1707. Immerse yourself in vibrant Seoul as you wander through its bustling streets adorned with colorful signs, each beckoning you to explore unique stores offering a taste of South Korean culture. Experience the magic of Christmas at Cartier Store on New Bond Street, London – where luxury meets festive cheer through dazzling decorations that adorn this renowned jewelry haven. Embark on a shopping spree along Harbour Drive in George Town, Grand Cayman – an island paradise boasting stores filled with Caribbean charm and irresistible souvenirs. Lose yourself amidst the vibrant chaos of The souk in Marrakech; let your senses guide you as exotic scents mingle with colorful textiles and traditional crafts found only here in North Africa's bustling marketplace. Traverse Main Street in Salisbury, North Carolina - a quintessential American town where local shops offer warm hospitality alongside unique finds that celebrate small-town charm. Step inside Bourne & Hollingsworth on Oxford Street, London - an elegant department store dating back to 1910; browse refined collections while relishing timeless sophistication reminiscent of bygone eras.